bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving the approximation quality of tensor product B-spline surfaces by local parameterization
Authors: Harmening Corinna , Butzer Ramon
Published: January 2024

Freeform surfaces like tensor product B-spline surfaces have been proven to be a suitable tool to model laser scanner point clouds, especially those representing artificial objects. However, when it comes to the modelling of point clouds representing natural surfaces with a lot of local structures, tensor product B-spline surfaces reach their limits. Refinement strategies are usually used as an alternative, but their functional description is no longer nearly as compact as that of classical tensor product B-spline surfaces, making subsequent analysis steps considerably more cumbersome. In this publication, the approximation quality of classical tensor product B-spline surfaces is improved by means of local parameterization. By using base surfaces with a local character, relevant information about local structures of the surface to be estimated are stored in the surface parameters during the parameterization step. As a consequence, the resulting tensor product B-spline surface is able to represent these structures even with only a small number of control points. The developed locally parameterized B-spline surfaces are used to model four data sets with different characteristics. The results reveal a clear improvement compared to the classical tensor product B-spline surfaces in terms of correctness, goodness-of-fit and stability.
Local orthometric height based on a combination of GPS-derived ellipsoidal height and geoid model: A review paper
Authors: Fusami Abubakar Ayuba , Edan J. D. , Takana A.
Published: January 2024

The use of orthometric height in geodetic applications provides elevations on the physical topographic surface of the earth rather than ellipsoidal heights that are not in conformity with the physical topography. Global positioning system (GPS)/levelling produces ellipsoidal heights that are not consistent with levelled heights above mean sea level. The study provides a practical solution of using the GPS levelling approach or the geoidal heights aimed at providing local orthometric height. Many research studies were conducted with a view of finding a viable solution to the derived orthometric heights. It was revealed that the research studies conducted were found lacking in the use of only lower order numerical solutions models, which limit the accuracy derived from the model, the use of online post-processing, RTKlib, and other non-precise software to obtain the coordinates of the stations used in the derivation of orthometric. Finally, the use of gravimetric data, with its temporal variation problem, poses a threat to the derivation of orthometric height, so also to the accuracy of the developed model. Considering factors while developing models for orthometric heights improves the accuracy in achieving required heights for geodetic applications and aids in fast-tracking mapping.
Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 – data from the German COVID-19 related obstetric and neonatal outcome study (CRONOS)
Authors: Mand Nadine , Rüdiger Mario , Hütten Matthias , Maier Rolf Felix , Mense Lars , Pecks Ulrich
Published: January 2024

Objectives

We aimed to determine the frequency of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in newborns born to mothers with peripartum SARS-CoV-2 infection in a German cohort, to identify potential risk factors associated with neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection, and to present short-term outcomes of newborns with vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

Methods

Data on women with SARS-CoV-2 infection occurring anytime during their pregnancy was gathered prospectively within the CRONOS registry. From April 2020 to February 2023 a total of 8,540 women had been registered. The timing and the probability of mother-to-child transmission in neonates born to women with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection were classified using the WHO classification system. The severity of maternal infection, maternal vaccination status, type of dominant virus, and perinatal outcome parameters were analyzed as potential risk factors for neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Results

6.3 % resp. 42.9 % of tested newborns and stillbirths were SARS-CoV-2 positive. 2.1 % of newborns with confirmed and possible SARS-CoV-2 infection were identified. Severe maternal COVID-19 (odds ratio 4.4, 95 % confidence interval 1.8–11.1) and maternal infection with the Delta virus (OR 3.2, 1.4–7.7) were associated with neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection. Newborns with a confirmed or possible infection were significantly more often admitted to the NICU (65.2 % neonatal infection vs. 27.5 % non, p<0.001).

Conclusions

The rate of neonatal SARS-CoV-2 positivity was higher in our cohort than previously reported, neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infections were rare. Our data emphasizes confirmative testing should be performed in newborns of SARS-CoV-2 infected mothers to identify neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection as an underlying pathology leading to NICU admission.
From derivation to inflection: the case of the Turkish nominalizer (y)Iş
Authors: Rentzsch Julian
Published: January 2024

The Turkish nominalizer -(y)Iş demonstrates a broad spectrum of functions ranging from a deverbal word-formation device that forms lexicalized nouns with concrete and abstract meanings to an inflectional marker used in nominal clauses, especially in clausal complementation. In some uses, the item conveys manner semantics. While the item itself has been variously investigated and forms an established part of any Turkish grammar description, there is still a lack of consensus on its functional and semantic properties. This article investigates the morphosyntactic functions and the semantic features of the nominalizer -(y)Iş in light of the claims in the linguistic literature on the one hand, which include manner, countable events, factive imperfective, single instance of an event, direct reference to the inner process of an action, etc., and of examples from primary sources on the other, and evaluates the findings from the perspective of grammaticalization. It will be argued that the range of functions of this item and the fact that it seems to resist any straightforward analysis result from its transition from a derivational marker to an inflectional marker with tasks including complementizer functions, a process in which manner semantics will be argued to play a role.
Imaging and spatial omics of kidney injury: significance, challenges, advances and perspectives
Authors: Li Zehua , Lu Yao , Yang Li
Published: January 2024

The kidneys are susceptible to a range of insults that can cause damage to them. Early diagnosis, timely prevention, and proper treatment are crucial for improving the outcome of kidney injury. However, the complexity of renal structure and function makes it difficult to reach the demand of early detection and comprehensive evaluation of kidney injury. No successful drug therapy caused by the elaborate pathogenesis mechanism network of kidney injury calls for a systematical interpretation in mechanism researches. Recent advances in renal imaging and omics studies have provided novel views and deeper insights into kidney injury, but also raise challenges in reaching a comprehensive cellular and molecular atlas of kidney injury. Progresses in imaging and omics of kidney injury are being made in various directions, with the initiative of construction a high-resolution structural atlas of kidney, dynamic and non-invasive evaluation of renal function, and systematic establishment of spatially resolved molecular atlas by transcriptomics and metabolomics. With the limitations of a single modality, novel multimodal integration technologies of imaging and omics are being attempted to achieve a systematic description of nephropathy mechanisms. Further extensive efforts in renal multimodal imaging and omics studies are extremely required to deepen our understanding on kidney injury in the context of diagnostic, mechanistic and therapeutic perspectives.
Light-induced modulation of viscoelastic properties in azobenzene polymers
Authors: Chiodini Stefano , Borbone Fabio , Oscurato Stefano L. , Garcia Pablo D. , Ambrosio Antonio
Published: January 2024

Photo-induced isomerization of azobenzene molecules drives mass migrations in azopolymer samples. The resulting macroscopic directional photo-deformation of the material morphology has found many applications in literature, although the fundamental mechanisms behind this mass transfer are still under debate. Hence, it is of paramount importance to find quantitative observables that could drive the community toward a better understanding of this phenomenon. In this regard, azopolymer mechanical properties have been intensively studied, but the lack of a nanoscale technique capable of quantitative viscoelastic measurements has delayed the progress in the field. Here, we use bimodal atomic force microscopy (AFM) as a powerful technique for nanomechanical characterizations of azopolymers. With this multifrequency AFM approach, we map the azopolymer local elasticity and viscosity, with high resolution, after irradiation. We find that, while in the (previously) illuminated region, a general photo-softening is measured; locally, the Young modulus and the viscosity depend upon the inner structuring of the illuminating light spot. We then propose a possible interpretation based on a light-induced expansion plus a local alignment of the polymer chains (directional hole-burning effect), which explains the experimental observations. The possibility to access, in a reliable and quantitative way, both Young modulus and viscosity could trigger new theoretical–numerical investigations on the azopolymer mass migration dynamics since, as we show, both parameters can be considered measurable. Furthermore, our results provide a route for engineering the nanomechanical properties of azopolymers, which could find interesting applications in cell mechanobiology research.
Plasmonic-based electrochromic materials and devices
Authors: Liu Yuwei , Huang Lin , Cao Sheng , Chen Jingwei , Zou Binsuo , Li Haizeng
Published: January 2024

The development of electrochromic (EC) materials has paved the way for a wide range of devices, such as smart windows, color displays, optical filters, wearable camouflages, among others. However, the advancement of electrochromism faces a significant hurdle due to its poor stability and limited color options. This lack of stability is primarily attributed to the substantial alteration in the dielectric properties of EC materials during cycling. Consequently, the design of advanced plasmonic materials is a key strategy to achieve a stable EC device. In this review, we provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art designs of plasmonic-based EC materials and devices. We discuss their working principles, techniques for structure/morphology engineering, doping methods, and crystal phase design. Furthermore, we explore the integration of plasmonic materials with other EC materials to create advanced EC devices. Finally, we outline the challenges that need to be addressed and present an outlook on the development of high-performance EC devices.
PUBLIC POLICIES AND HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY 4.0
Authors: Scheer Rahal Valverde André Guilherme , Muniz Junior Jorge
Published: January 2024

The term industry 4.0 (I4.0) was coined in Germany in 2011 and can be seen as the movement to digitize and automate processes in the field of manufacturing, its implementation requires a workforce with new qualifications. In this article, through a literature review, public policies for the implementation of I4.0 were analyzed in Germany, China, the United Kingdom (GB), Sweden, Japan, and Brazil, cataloging them into three themes, Employees - issues related to human Resources; Production – referring to the physical resources used in the production process; Social – relating to the creation and sharing of knowledge among workers and the effects on society in general. The research revealed that Germany, China, GB and Japan have greater similarities in their way of adopting I4.0, especially in the great focus on research, adaptation of their human resources and constant professionalization of the workforce, however China differs especially in the way of distributing it, focusing on large and centralized companies, while the others focus on a more democratic distribution, covering more regions and small and medium-sized companies. Finally, as for Brazil, despite having some initiatives in the right direction, they are few and fail to resolve the lack of understanding of the benefits of I4.0, the lack of technological infrastructure and financial restrictions.
O USO DE DRONES NA AGROINDÚSTRIA 4.0
Authors: DIETRICH KLUG WILLIAM , Da Conceição Dutra Vithorio , RAYSSA DUTRA CARVALHO CINTYA , SOARES PEREIRA ALINE
Published: January 2024

Diante das mudanças constantes ao redor do mundo, as atividades agrícolas enfrentam desafios que reforçam a necessidade de busca por melhores soluções tecnológicas para o setor. Deste modo, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar e comparar os tipos de sistema de produção convencional versus o digital. O uso de drones foi a solução utilizada para o estudo aplicado. Para isso, foram realizadas entrevistas utilizando a abordagem mista quanti-qualitativa com produtores da região de Pelotas - RS, os quais utilizam essa nova forma de pulverização concomitante a pulverização convencional. Dessa forma, foi possível identificar os benefícios e desafios na implementação de drones como nova forma de pulverização em suas áreas de cultivo.
The Causality Relationship Between Growth and Inequality: Java and Sumatera Studies
Authors: Mustika Candra , Parmadi Parmadi , Emilia Emilia , Nurjanah Rahma
Published: January 2024

This research article has the theme of the causal relationship between growth and inequality with the object of research being the provinces on the island of Java and Sumatra island. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze conditions of inequality in income distribution and economic growth and to analyze whether there is a causal relationship between inequality income with economic growth in provinces on the island of Java and provinces on the island of Sumatra during the 2015-2020 period. The research method used is quantitative descriptive using the Granger causality test analysis tool. Based on the research results, the condition of economic growth in each province on Sumatra Island fluctuated, with the highest average economic growth in South Sumatra Province and the lowest in Riau Province. Inequality in the distribution of provincial income on the island of Sumatra fluctuates, the highest average income distribution inequality is in the provinces of South Sumatra and Bengkulu, and the lowest is in the province of the Bangka Belitung Islands. Meanwhile in Java, economic growth also fluctuated. The highest average economic growth was in DI Yogyakarta Province, and the lowest was in Central Java Province. Inequality in the distribution of provincial income in Java Island fluctuates, with the highest inequality in Yogyakarta province and the lowest in Central Java province. In addition, the results of the Granger causality test show that there is no one-way or two-way causality relationship between economic growth and income inequality on the islands of Sumatra and Java.
Does Women’s Role Have an Influence on Economy Growth in Indonesia?
Authors: Sulisto Detris , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Syafri Syafri , Purba Samuel Fery , Aritonang Kezia Br
Published: January 2024

Economic growth is one of the goals that every country strives for because it is a measurement of a country's success. Gender equality and gender empowerment are important goals for Indonesia's development and economic growth. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of women’s role on the indicators of the gender development index, gender empowerment index, women's life expectancy, mean years of schooling for women, and women's income contribution to gross regional domestic product (GRDP), which is a proxy for Indonesian economic growth. This quantitative study uses a panel data regression model, secondary data from Statistics Indonesia, time series data from 2014 to 2021 and cross-section data for 34 provinces in Indonesia. The study's findings yielded 272 observations. Empirical results show that all indicators used to measure women's role, namely gender development index, gender empowerment index, women's life expectancy, mean years of schooling for women, and women's income contribution, have a positive and significant effect on Indonesia’s economic growth. The findings of the study show the Indonesian government's dedication to increasing women's role in various economic sectors in Indonesia. The influence of women's roles indicates additional household income and economic growth.
Role and Determinants of Domestic Tourism Demand in Indonesia
Authors: Setiawati Inda Dwi , Widyastutik Widyastutik , Firdaus Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Tourism is a potential sector in the country's development strategy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesian tourist visits have remained higher and more stable than foreign tourists. Domestic tourism is critical in defining an inward-looking national economic recovery strategy. However, few tourism studies still exist on the relationship between domestic tourism and regional economies. This study analyses the relationship between domestic tourism and Indonesia's regional economic growth and the determinants of Indonesian tourism demand in terms of domestic tourist expenditure. The data types used are secondary data provided by BPS, Kemenparekraf, Kemenkeu and Bank Indonesia. Analytical methods are the Granger causality test, fixed effect model and panel data regression analysis. The results show a one-way relationship between Indonesia's total tourism expenditure and regional economic growth. Based on research, the government's strategic priority is to increase domestic tourism expenditures by increasing per capita income, increasing tourist attraction and providing ATMs. ATMs facilitate the circulation of cash, influencing the increase in tourism expenditures. Stabilization of the consumer price index in tourist destinations should be maintained as it can negatively impact them.
Correlation Between Physical Activity and Fitness Level Among Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Residents
Authors: Firdaus Wildan , Fuadi Iwan , Erlangga M. Erias
Published: January 2024

Anesthesiologists have a highly varied scope of work. Previous studies demonstrated that the physical activity of anesthesiologists and their residency program in the work environment does not meet the recommended standards. This study aimed to determine the relationship between physical activity and level of physical fitness among anesthesiology residents. This study was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design conducted on residents of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia, between January and April 2022. All anesthesiology residents were asked to fill out the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and had their number of steps measured using a pedometer while the physical fitness level was assessed using the Harvard Step Test. Physical activity was assessed based on the IPAQ and pedometer. The results of IPAQ measurement showed that more subjects had low physical activity (n=44) compared to good physical activity (n=31). When measured using a pedometer, 38 subjects were classified as having low physical activity while 36 had good physical activity. Low fitness level (n=43) was associated with less physical activity on IPAQ (41 and 2)and pedometer (30 and 13). No residents had moderate or better fitness levels. Correlation analysis between physical activity and physical fitness showed a significantpositive correlation with a p-value <0.05 (Spearman Rho: 0.618). Thus,physical activity and fitness level are well-correlated among of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care residents.
Non-Metallic and Metallic Toxicant Exposures from Personal Care Products in Indonesian Male and Female Medical Students
Authors: Putra Alby Dwinanda , Syamsir Elmatris , Yulistini Yulistini , Khaira Fathiyyatul , Asri Ennesta , Ilmiawati Cimi
Published: January 2024

Students can gain various benefits from their daily personal care products. However, the chemicals contained in these products may have adverse health effects. Regardless the inspection performed by regulatory agencies on these products, the products circulating in the market may still contain toxicants thus may jeopardize their safety for use. This study evaluated toxicant ingredients contained in personal care products used by male and female college students. This study was conducted from September to December 2022 on 23 male and 46 female college students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia. Data were collected using a 69-items validated questionnaire. Results were then presented as a distribution of products used categorized by body areas and potentially toxic metallic and non-metallic ingredients identified from their labels. Female college students used at least 10 personal care products, with a median of 19 products. Male students used at least four products and a median of eight products. Investigation on the label of skin, hair, eye, dental and oral, lips, and nail personal care products demonstrated the presence of metallic and non-metallic toxicants. Five metallic toxicants (aluminum, titanium, zinc, copper, and chromium) and 15 non-metallic toxicants (triclosan, talc, fragrance, parabens, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, phthalates, benzophenone-3, acetone, and fluoride) were identified. Thus, numerous toxicants are present in marketed personal care products, and females are exposed more than males to these toxicants. Consumers need to be more critical in their choice of personal care products.
Can quantum medicine encourage recovery of sudden hearing loss?
Authors: Djuricic Ivanka , Ljujic Milena
Published: January 2024

The article covers causes of sudden hearing loss and routine therapies used to treat such disease. It introduces a new treatment therapy that uses quantum medicine bioresonance apparatus. The case study in this article describes the case of an adult suffering from 90% hearing loss who almost completely recovered after three quantum therapies.
Embolic stroke due to atrial myxoma: about a case
Authors: Gouveia Fabiana , André Diogo , Loja João Tiago , Nascimento Rafael , Freitas João Miguel , Freitas Patrício , Rijo Diogo , Jardim Nuno , Costa Miguel Homem , Freitas Rafael , Faria Teresa
Published: January 2024

Cardiac myxoma is recognized as the most common primary cardiac tumor, typically benign, slow-growing, with a predilection for the left atrium, presenting as a mobile mass attached to the inner surface of the heart by a peduncle. Although its presentation through cerebrovascular events is quite common, it remains an exceedingly rare cause, representing approximately 0.5% of all cerebrovascular events. In this clinical case, we describe a 54-year-old woman with no significant medical history who presented with embolization in both cerebral hemispheres without specific neurological deficits. A left atrial mass was identified on echocardiography. Given the risk of further systemic embolization, the patient underwent surgical excision of the left atrial mass, which histopathology confirmed to be a cardiac myxoma. Due to the high recurrence of systemic embolic events, particularly in the form of cerebral ischemic embolisms, the diagnosis of cardiac myxoma should prompt immediate surgical intervention, as the tumor's friability is more closely related to the embolic risk than its size or the presence of concomitant cardiovascular risk factors. Surgical resection is generally curative and the recurrence of new cerebrovascular events is rare, with an excellent prognosis, although recurrence of tumor is possible in cases of inadequate resection. Treatment with antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants is not an alternative to surgery, as cerebrovascular events can occur even under such treatments.
REPEATED BREAST-CONSERVING SURGERIES AS REFLECTION OF THE EVOLUTION IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT (CASE REPORT WITH LITERATURE REVIEW)
Authors: Galaychuk I.
Published: January 2024

The clinical case of a patient with multicentric breast cancer who underwent organ-sparing surgery after neoadjuvant chemo-radiation therapy is presented. An ipsilateral cancer recurrence was diagnosed 8 years after the first operation. The repeated organ-sparing surgery (lumpectomy) was done with a good cosmetic result and without disease progression during 1-year follow-up. The literature review shows that neoadjuvant systemic therapy accounting for molecular subtypes of cancer has radically changed breast cancer surgeries. The evolution of surgical approaches in stage I—II breast cancer patients consists in the de-escalation of surgery from mastectomy to organsparing or oncoplastic surgery, minimally directed surgery, and repeated breast-conserving surgery. De-escalation of surgical interventions in the area of the regional lymphatic collector consists in the transition from total axillary lymphatic dissection to sentinel lymph node biopsy or targeted removal of metastatic lymph nodes. The repeated breast-conserving surgery can be safely performed for ipsilateral recurrence in patients with all molecular subtypes of breast cancer.
EPIGENETIC ALTERATIONS DRIVING ONCOGENESIS IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
Authors: Yasothkumar D. , Ramalingam K. , Ramani P.
Published: January 2024

To the Editor,

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HN- SCC) accounts for about 600,000 new cases globally every year and stands the sixth most common cancer, arising from the squamous epithelium. It is localized in the head and neck area involving oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx. Despite the rigorous therapy, the 5-year overall survival remains poor in HNSCC and has not changed appreciably in the last 30 years. The majority of patients develop resistance to chemotherapeutic agents, and cancer progression occurs. Cetuximab, which targets the epidermal growth factor receptor, and pembrolizumab, an anti-programmed-death ligand 1 antibody, are among few FDA-approved medications. Current therapies are poor and cause severe long-term toxicity, which has a long-term impact on the quality of life [1].......
Perception of Physicians’ Notes Among Parents of Different Health Literacy Levels
Authors: Nacht Carrie L. , Jacobson Nora , Shiyanbola Olayinka , Smith Catherine Arnott , Hoonakker Peter L.T. , Coller Ryan J. , Dean Shannon M. , Sklansky Daniel J. , Smith Windy , Sprackling Carley M. , Kelly Michelle M.
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVES

To explore the benefits and challenges of accessing physicians’ notes during pediatric hospitalization across parents of different health literacy levels.

METHODS

For this secondary analysis, we used semi-structured interviews conducted with 28 parents on their impressions of having access to their child’s care team notes on a bedside table. Three researchers used thematic analysis to develop a codebook, coded interview data, and identified themes. Parent interviews and respective themes were then dichotomized into proficient or limited health literacy groups and compared.

RESULTS

Nine themes were identified in this secondary analysis: 6 benefits and 3 challenges. All parents identified more benefits than challenges, including that the notes served as a recap of information and memory aid and increased autonomy, empowerment, and advocacy for their child. Both groups disliked receiving bad news in notes before face-to-face communication. Parents with proficient literacy reported that notes allowed them to check information accuracy, but that notes may not be as beneficial for parents with lower health literacy. Parents with limited literacy uniquely identified limited comprehension of medical terms but indicated that notes facilitated their understanding of their child’s condition, increased their appreciation for their health care team, and decreased their anxiety, stress, and worry.

CONCLUSIONS

Parents with limited health literacy uniquely reported that notes improved their understanding of their child’s care and decreased (rather than increased) worry. Reducing medical terminology may be one equitable way to increase note accessibility for parents across the health literacy spectrum.
Vivienda adecuada y género en Perú. La necesidad de adoptar medidas
Authors: Carranza Acevedo Andrea Renata , Segura Martel Ximena Nicole , Córdova Gamboa Ana Paola
Published: January 2024

Este artículo reflexiona sobre la situación diferenciada que experimentan las mujeres en Perú en relación con su acceso a la vivienda. Para ello, desde una aproximación cualitativa y la revisión de fuentes secundarias, se analiza la necesidad de considerar la vivienda como derecho humano y con perspectiva de género. Asimismo, se revisan las condiciones de desventaja que experimentan las mujeres en Perú para poder disfrutar de este derecho. A partir de este análisis, se observa cómo los programas de vivienda son ajenos a la cuestión de género. Finalmente, se evidencia que otros países latinoamericanos han atendido esta situación con políticas que podrían ser aplicables a la realidad peruana. Este artículo desarrolla las principales ideas expuestas en la Conferencia Académica Internacional: Investigación Urbana y Rural en Perú y América Latina, panel Derecho a la ciudad e imaginarios, que tuvo lugar en abril de 2022.
Sistemas de financiación de vivienda en Colombia: aportes para una re-interpretación crítica de la acumulación de capital entre 1972 y 1999
Authors: Guerrero Hurtado Oscar Alejandro
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las transformaciones en los sistemas de financiación de vivienda entre la creación de las corporaciones de ahorro y vivienda (CAV) en 1972 y la crisis hipotecaria de 1999, desde la perspectiva de las transformaciones en la forma de acumulación de capital en Colombia. Para ello, en la primera parte del documento se esboza brevemente el papel del Estado en el proceso de acumulación originaria de capital en el sector de la construcción a través de instituciones públicas de fomento y crédito hipotecario. En la segunda parte, se aborda la relación entre el agotamiento prematuro del proceso industrializador en Colombia y la conformación monopólica del sector capitalista de producción de vivienda, sellada por la aparición de las CAV y la Unidad de Poder Adquisitivo Constante (UPAC), a comienzos de los años setenta. En la última sección, se estudia el significado económico del programa de subsidios a la demanda, la liquidación de organismos públicos como el Instituto de Crédito Territorial (ICT) y el Banco Central Hipotecario (BCH) y la crisis hipotecaria de finales de los años noventa.
Tramas colectivas, propiedad privada y prácticas mercantiles en una toma de tierras en el sur del Gran Buenos Aires
Authors: Nardin Santiago
Published: January 2024

Las primeras tomas de tierras organizadas en el Gran Buenos Aires (GBA) se registran a comienzos de los años ochenta, en las postrimerías de la última dictadura militar (1976-1983). Existe cierto consenso entre las investigaciones acerca del carácter horizontal y participativo de las modalidades organizativas de estos primeros asentamientos, así como de la relativa autonomía que mantenía en cuanto a su relación con el Estado. No hay tanto acuerdo, sin embargo, en torno a las razones que explican el agotamiento de estas experiencias, o de las características que distinguen a las nuevas tomas de tierras desde el punto de vista de su configuración política. El propósito de este artículo es estudiar, a través de entrevistas, la participación de un grupo de habitantes en una toma de tierras en San Francisco Solano, en el sur del GBA, en marzo del 2000, y que dio origen al asentamiento denominado, ficcionalmente, La Margarita. En este sentido, se exploran las representaciones que estos habitantes elaboran sobre la toma que dio origen al asentamiento y el derrotero posterior del barrio. Específicamente, el análisis toma en consideración las siguientes dimensiones: motivaciones que llevaron a su participación en la toma, formas de involucramiento en la organización de la ocupación, modos de asignación del lote ocupado, estatuto de las prácticas mercantiles y relaciones con el Estado y con los referentes político-territoriales.
Estación Intermodal de Orense (España): proyectos y disputas en un contexto polarizado
Authors: Saus María Alejandra
Published: January 2024

Las ciudades intermedias españolas están encarando proyectos de integración del ferrocarril y de regeneración urbana debido a la implementación de infraestructuras de alta velocidad ferroviaria. En un lapso de treinta años, las sociedades gestoras han acumulado experiencias que podrían servir de referencia a otras ciudades. El caso de la Estación Intermodal de Orense es un ejemplo de esas actuaciones y una muestra de las dificultades que origina la polarización ideológica a los proyectos de largo plazo. El objetivo del artículo es examinar las propuestas y actuaciones de Orense, y exponer las disputas que han complejizado dicho proceso. El enfoque metodológico es mixto y utiliza diversas técnicas: análisis documental, trabajo de campo, entrevistas a informantes clave y relevamiento de prensa. Los resultados han sido organizados en presentación, conceptualización, proyectos y controversias. El artículo concluye con los aportes más relevantes y algunos lineamientos para futuras indagaciones.
Assessing artificial intelligence and professors’ calibration in English as a foreign language writing courses at a Costa Rican public university
Authors: Charpentier-Jiménez William
Published: January 2024

This article paper explores the evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing courses and the importance of calibration in writing evaluations. The role of calibration has received little attention in language contexts, while the role of artificial intelligence has gained increased attention in the last couple of years. This investigation, conducted from August 2022 to March 2023, involved eight TESOL students enrolled in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) major at a Costa Rican public university, ten TESOL university professors, and one AI piece of software. It used a quantitative, quasi-experimental design, and a language elicitation data collection process. Data was collected by means of a rubric-based writing assessment. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Data analyses indicate that: 1) human-created paragraphs (X̄ = 7,56) and AI writing (X̄ = 7,61) yield similar results when evaluated; 2) some criteria may favor human creativity or computer, rule-oriented writing; and 3) professors’ ratings reveal inconsistencies when grading human writing in particular. These findings demonstrate that AI matches, at least to a basic level, human writing skills. Furthermore, data show that students may be falling behind in aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. Finally, the analysis indicates that professors’ grading lacks consistency, and a calibration model should be incorporated as part of regular training workshops.
Contenidos y competencias destacadas a incorporar en la formación técnica para el cuidado de personas mayores en Colombia, Costa Rica y Uruguay
Authors: Leiva Marín Monica , López Franco Laura Cristina , Fernández Cordero Laura , Berrios Prieto Elisa , Aldaz Arroyo Erkuden , López Gómez Alejandro
Published: January 2024

Los recursos humanos capaces de brindar cuidados formales de largo plazo para personas mayores son una demanda creciente en Latinoamérica. En la región, existe déficit formativo en las personas cuidadoras, por lo que los gobiernos plantean la capacitación como prioridad, al desarrollar sus sistemas de cuidados. El objetivo del estudio es analizar los contenidos incluidos en los programas formativos técnicos, ofrecidos en Colombia, Costa Rica y Uruguay y compararlos con las necesidades e intereses educativos reportados por quienes cuidan, así como con programas de estudio y formaciones que incorporan el enfoque de atención centrada en la persona a nivel internacional. Estudio descriptivo, a través de un estudio mixto, aplicando una estrategia concurrente de triangulación de datos cualitativos y cuantitativos. Se realizó revisión documental de ocho planes de estudio en cuidados de los tres países para identificar contenidos y se encuestó a 109 personas cuidadoras entre noviembre 2021 y marzo 2022, consultando acerca de condiciones laborales, retos e intereses formativos. Los contenidos identificados, se organizaron en torno a cinco dimensiones que transversalizan el enfoque de Atención Centrada en las Personas. Se identificó mayor representación de temáticas asociadas a aprender competencias para el cuidado sanitario y establecer rutinas de cuidado cotidiano, que, para el trato humanizado y el desarrollo de planes personalizados con la persona mayor, aunque estos últimos fueron de los más mencionados por quienes cuidan. Se requieren más estudios para conocer intereses formativos de quienes cuidan, así como para profundizar en programas de más países de la región.
El Aprendizaje Intercultural: Un desafío pendiente para la Política de Formación Técnica Profesional en Chile
Authors: Quezada-Carrasco Patricio
Published: January 2024

En Chile, a pesar de que la Ley General de Educación N°20.370 establece la necesidad de reconocer y valorar a las personas en su especificidad cultural, cosmovisión e historia, la Política Educativa de Formación Técnica Profesional no incorpora conocimientos, métodos o prácticas de las diversas culturas indígenas en los procesos de aprendizaje. Para enfrentar este problema, las instituciones educativas deberían avanzar en asumir un enfoque educativo intercultural para garantizar el reconocimiento de la diversidad social y cultural. Mediante una revisión documental a nivel internacional, nacional y local, el objetivo de este ensayo es discutir la pertinencia del enfoque educativo intercultural como sustento teórico-práctico alternativo del enfoque monocultural que gobierna la actual Política de Formación Técnica Profesional a partir del análisis del caso chileno. Para lograrlo, examinamos la política técnica profesional, sus leyes y normas vigentes, con el fin de dar cuenta de cómo el actual curriculum escolar y los procesos educativos han configurado un sistema educativo monocultural, homogeneizador y descontextualizado. Con este análisis, se presenta una propuesta de modificación a la política en cuestión, para incorporar un quinto pilar estratégico: Aprendizaje Intercultural, sustentado en cuatro líneas de acción: aprendizaje centrado en valores; articulación de enfoques pedagógicos; aprendizaje intercultural bilingüe y aprendizaje co-construido. Las conclusiones plantean que nuestra propuesta sería una forma alternativa a la concepción occidental para aprender y construir conocimientos, respondiendo a las demandas históricas, sociales, culturales e individuales de las personas y sus territorios.
Infância, educação e produção de subjetividade: o fenômeno “youtuber mirim” no Brasil
Authors: Derkoski Dalla Nora Heloísa , Cadoná Eliane
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo discutimos, com base no construcionismo social e nos estudos de gênero, como a mídia trabalha enquanto ferramenta que educa a infância e produz modos de ser, de pensar, de agir. O objetivo central do estudo foi problematizar sentidos de maternidade e infância veiculados no youtube, por intermédio da publicidade de brinquedos e jogos infantis. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva, de caráter documental, cujo corpus foi composto por dezesseis vídeos da youtuber brasileira Valentina Pontes, revisados e interpretados a partir da análise de discurso. A análise resultou na construção de dois eixos temáticos. Traremos, aqui, as discussões do eixo “A representação de maternidade na mídia: da mãe infantilizada à menina mãe”, que convida a problematizações sobre a construção da maternidade, do ponto de vista midiático, e sua influência na produção de subjetividade infantil. Discutimos, primeiramente, a imagem que Erlânia, a mãe de Valentina, representa: a de uma maternidade que renuncia sua identidade em favor do cuidado das crianças. A segunda representação de mãe encontrada é a da própria Valentina, incentivada, por uma série de dispositivos, a exercer a maternagem. O papel desempenhado pela menina, em meio a falas e brincadeiras, reforça a ideia determinista de que, para a mulher, a maternidade é algo natural no percurso da vida. É possível afirmarmos que a família Pontes é produtora de muitas infâncias brasileiras. Exemplo disso é a ampla audiência do canal, que dá à Valentina um lugar de destaque entre as youtubers mirins, fato que, possivelmente, não somente incide nos desejos, verdades e perspectivas de outras famílias, mas também reforça o que acreditam ser um modo ideal e adequado de exercício da infância e da maternidade.
Algunas medidas de adaptación de la Educación y Formación Técnica Profesional ante el COVID-19 y perspectivas de su desarrollo futuro en Costa Rica
Authors: Vargas Méndez Monserrat , Madrigal Corrales Laura , Láscarez Smith Daniel
Published: January 2024

Este artículo describe y analiza algunas de las medidas de adaptación que fueron aplicadas por las instituciones de Educación y Formación Técnica Profesional (EFTP) de Costa Rica para hacer frente a los problemas y retos que surgieron durante la crisis sanitaria por el COVID-19. Al considerar que la EFTP tiene una orientación práctica y se enfoca en el desarrollo de habilidades para el trabajo, se investigó, desde un enfoque cualitativo, cuáles medidas de adaptación implementaron ante la pandemia el Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA), el Ministerio de Educación Pública (MEP), el Colegio Universitario de Cartago (CUC), el Colegio Universitario de Limón (CUNLIMÓN) y la Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN), y cómo algunas de estas medidas podrían ser relevantes en escenarios pospandémicos. La recolección de los datos se realizó mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas aplicadas a las autoridades de las instituciones mencionadas en el año 2021 y el análisis de estos culminó en el 2023. Dentro de los resultados más relevantes se destaca que algunas de las acciones ejecutadas por los centros educativos estuvieron influenciadas, decisivamente, por las débiles condiciones de inversión educativa (presentes en el sistema, previo a la crisis sanitaria) y la disponibilidad de recursos para disminuir los efectos negativos de la pandemia. Las medidas para sostener las prácticas profesionales virtuales, así como la implementación de los currículos se convirtieron en unos de los principales retos por solucionar. En este contexto, las prácticas virtuales y algunas adaptaciones curriculares, específicamente, en evaluación y didáctica, fueron parte de las medidas implementadas durante la época de confinamiento por la pandemia.
El podcasting y la nueva ficción sonora en español: hacia una agenda de investigación intermedial
Authors: Sáenz Leandro Ronald
Published: January 2024

Este artículo examina el creciente auge de los pódcasts de ficción en español dentro del contexto actual de la esfera literaria digital en el ámbito hispánico. Inicialmente, se analiza el fenómeno del podcasting como un medio híbrido que se sitúa en la confluencia de la intermedialidad y la reciente plataformización de la producción cultural. Luego, se profundiza en la reciente relación entre las audioseries y las narrativas de ciencia ficción especulativa, destacando la prevalencia de temas relacionados con futuros distópicos, imaginarios apocalípticos y especulaciones tecnocientíficas. Posteriormente, ofrece una visión panorámica de la producción de pódcasts dentro de esta línea en América Latina y España. El artículo concluye con una propuesta de agenda de investigación que busca establecer un diálogo entre la literatura comparada y el paradigma de la intermedialidad, con el objetivo de posicionar la ficción sonora como un objeto de estudio inter y transdisciplinario.
Políticas públicas voltadas a inclusão educacional de alunos com autismo
Authors: Alves Lima Nadia , David Priscila Barros , Lima Leite Mendes Débora Lucia
Published: January 2024

O propósito deste estudo é apresentar os resultados de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, explorando as principais políticas públicas voltadas à inclusão educacional de alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, na qual foram analisados trabalhos nacionais disponíveis no SciELO Brasil e nos Periódicos da CAPES. A relevância deste artigo reside na promoção da conscientização e compreensão atualizada das políticas voltadas para o público com autismo, visando fortalecer a defesa dos direitos dessas pessoas. Os resultados evidenciam que, apesar das políticas e documentos legais buscarem assegurar condições justas e democráticas de acesso e permanência desses alunos nas instituições de ensino, ainda persistem desafios, como dificuldades na efetiva inclusão escolar e a carência de formação para os profissionais que atuam com esses estudantes.
Boxing metaphors in political discourse: A quantitative corpus-based study
Authors: Wiliński Jarosław
Published: January 2024

This paper utilizes the cognitive theory of metaphor and a corpus-based methodology to investigate the prevalent usage of metaphorical expressions derived from boxing terminology in the domain of politics. The objective is to identify and analyze the boxing metaphors that are commonly employed in political discourse. The findings of this study demonstrate the existence of boxing metaphors that exhibit strong or loose associations with the political domain. These metaphors possess distinct figurative meanings, originate from diverse metaphorical mappings, and serve multiple functions within the realm of political discourse.
West Germanic diachronic constant: the case of negative constructions
Authors: Horodilova Tetiana
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the common path of the sentence negation practice in the Early West Germanic languages. The prior idea is to find out the general set of markers, which implement the negation pattern. Our assumption is that West Germanic languages, as it has been shown in many papers, contrast with East Germanic and North Germanic languages by ways of negation marking. Our aim is to define the status of the grammatical phenomenon in question within the suggested period. Having assumed that all West Germanic languages may share a similar sentence negation pattern, we laid a special emphasis on their structural characteristics. We also hypothesize that gradual changes of this period were occurring due to the general rearrangement of these language system, which incurred the elimination of the redundant elements.  According to Jespersen’s cycle, all the languages under consideration faced multiple negation, i.e., the phenomenon of negative concord (NEG-concord). The latter implies the that preverbal negative particles have been removed from the negation pattern both due to their weakening and the rise of the new supportive element, which originated from the independent structural unit wiht ‘thing’. The rise of the supportive element in the Early West Germanic languages is considered to be a part of the Common Germanic NEG-concord pattern. This lexical-grammatical element turned out to be the one that allowed further eliminating the multiple negation practice in West Germanic languages.