bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Hearing Aids Usage and Their Outcomes in Old Age Population
Authors: Khan Muhammad Bilal Raza , Badar Syeda Asfara , Saleem Khadija , Khalid Faiqa , Arslan Muhammad , Abdullah Muhammad , Ashraf Naeem , Aslam Eruj Fatima , Akhtar Daniel
Published: November 2023

Hearing loss caused by old age or presbycusis is the type that occurs gradually as people age. Many people cover up their handicap by wearing hearing aids. Some sounds are amplified by hearing aids so that people with hearing loss can listen, converse, and engage in more everyday activities. Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing aids usage and the outcomes of hearing aids in old age population. Methods: Cross Sectional observational study was conducted to find the prevalence of usage and outcomes of hearing aids in old age population on a sample of 161 patients with both male and female with non-probability purposive sampling technique. The research was carried out in one hospital (University of Lahore Teaching Hospital). Duration of this study was 6 months from Jan 2023 to June 2023. Patients 50 years of age and older were included. Patients with other comorbid factors like congenital anomalies, conductive hearing loss were excluded. The data were gathered using a self-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed through (SPSS) version 27.0 package. Results: Out of 161 patients, 86 (53.4%) of the participants were men, and 75 (46.6%) were women. Only 57 of them (35.4%) used hearing aids; 52 (91.2%) individuals got benefit from hearing aids in daily activities; and 51 (89.5%) individuals were confident that using hearing aids would compensate their disability. Conclusions: This study found that among hearing aid users, the majority of participants got benefit from their hearing aids.
Methanol Formation, Toxicity and its Impact on the Human Nervous System and Liver
Authors: Abubakar Muhammad , Arif Muhammad Maaz , Kausar Hina , Khan Sarmad Habib , Nisar Wardah , Shahzad Khurram
Published: November 2023

Methanol poisoning is a severe public health issue that causes disease and death, particularly in developing countries. Exposure can occur intentionally or unintentionally through several industrial products such as cleansers, solvents, antifreeze, perfumes, and paints. The toxic dose of methanol is approximately 1g/kg, emphasizing its potent toxicity. Methanol intoxication is chiefly caused by the harmful metabolites which are formed during its breakdown. These metabolites encourage metabolic acidosis. Formic acid, a methanol breakdown product, troubles mitochondria, distressing cytochrome oxidase and ATP production. Methanol-related problems include neurological disorders, vision problems, liver impact, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson's. Key lab tests, including osmolality and anionic gap, aid in recognizing alcohol harm. Furthermore, detecting a faint smell of methanol in the breath, observing visual disturbances, and altered sensory neurons, seeing a history of abdominal pain, and conducting routine checkups support the early diagnosis of methanol poisoning. Treatment using prompt gastric lavage, sodium bicarbonate given intravenously, management with ethanol, folate-dependent folate systems suggest, dialysis, competent ADH inhibitor “pyrazole”, specific antidote “Fomepizole” can be used to treat methanol poisoning. Regular toxicologist check-ups are critical in such cases. Definite symptoms like basal ganglia issues and eye problems require consultations with neurologists and ophthalmologists. For cases needing hemodialysis or liver tissue recovery, consulting a nephrologist is essential. It is suggested to immediately act to prevent harm, especially for industrial workers, rural alcohol sellers, those with alcoholism, and vulnerable youth vulnerable to methanol poisoning.
Investigating Public Awareness and Attitudes towards People with Bipolar Disorder in Punjab, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Hussain Muzamal , Ullah Obaid , Kanwal Nazia , Mohsin Hareem , Hanif Nimra , Zakir Sadia , Manzoor Maleeha , Zahid Laiba
Published: November 2023

Bipolar Disorder (BP) is a psychiatric disorder that causes severe mood swings. As the leading cause of cognitive impairment, it affects many people worldwide. This study examines public awareness and attitudes towards bipolar disorder BP in Punjab, Pakistan, highlighting a literature gap. Non-professional community views and stigmatization of BP are examined in the specified region of Pakistan.  Objective: To understand risk aspects to create a supportive environment for BP patients and informing future awareness and education efforts. Methods: This study used a validated questionnaire that included sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, degree of education, and employment status. The questionnaire was based on general, medical, and social categories. Responses for all sections were either "Agree," "Disagree," or "Do not know." These answers were assessed using computing language 1 = Agree, 0 = Disagree, and 2 = Do not Know. Python was used for data analysis in this study. Results: The study found that despite some awareness, there were significant misconceptions and negative attitudes toward those living with the disorder. Overall, the study states a low level of awareness regarding bipolar disorder among the surveyed population, with only around 48% having high awareness and positive attitudes toward bipolar disorder sufferers. Conclusions: Current research findings significantly affect Pakistan’s mental health policy and education. Improving public understanding and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues is crucial for ensuring that those with bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions can access the care and support they need.
Quantification of Heavy Metals and Chemical Stressors in Ground Water of Coal Mining Areas and Associated Human Health Risk
Authors: Batool Aima Iram , Idrees Fariha , Khannum Areesha , Naveed Naima Huma , Ur Rehman Muhammad Fayyaz , Akram Aksa , Habib Syed Sikandar , Bibi Hakim
Published: November 2023

Acid mine drainage is one of the most obvious challenges in coal mining areas that is responsible for deteriorating soil and ground water quality of nearby communities thus posing serious human health risk. Objective: To quantify of heavy metals and chemical stressors in ground water and associated human health risk. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a combination of random sampling and Probability-Proportional-to-Size Sampling was used. Eight different sites were selected for water sample collection, and heavy metals were quantified. The analysis was carried out. Physicochemical properties of water were assessed using a portable photometer. Hematological parameters and antioxidants in the blood of study subjects were also measured. Results: Among the water samples, site S1 had the highest iron concentration at 0.354 ppm, exceeding the US limit of 0.3 ppm, with nickel being the next most abundant metal. Site S8 recorded the highest temperature at 36.4°C, while site S5 had the highest pH in the drinking water. The maximum electrical conductivity was found at S4 with 1387 s/m, and the total dissolved solvent parameter peaked at 1598 ppm in S8. Subjects exposed to acid mine drainage through water consumption displayed significant changes in antioxidant and blood parameters compared to the control group. In the exposed group, catalase (63.47), superoxide dismutase (33.26), and glutathione peroxidase (532.97) levels decreased, while malondialdehyde levels increased to 1.39. Conclusions: The physical and chemical  properties of all water resources of mining areas were negatively altered due to heavy metals contamination thus poses a serious threat of oxidative stress in exposed subjects.
Assessment of Fresh Milk Quality Through Quality Parameters
Authors: Ibrahim Tanveer , Wattoo Feroza Hamid , Sarwar Wattoo Muhammad Hamid , Hamid Saima
Published: November 2023

Raw milk manipulation is one of the major food frauds to gain financial benefits that can be identified through basic analysis. Objective: To analyse fresh milk quality parameters not only to define that milk is of poor quality but also to give some sort of clue that milk is adulterated. Methods: In this regard, a total of 110 (47 cows and 63 buffalo) raw milk samples were collected along with control samples through recommended methods and their routine physical & chemical quality parameters were analyzed. Results: The analysis of physical & chemical quality parameters showed 52/110 (47.3%) unsatisfactory samples with significantly decreased levels of major quality parameters like milk fat (94.2%), total solids (90.4%) and specific gravity (75.0%). It also showed an addition of water while other parameters were comparatively less decreased. There was compensation of water with thorough addition of other adulterants. The analysis also showed 58 (52.7%) samples were found satisfactory with 41/58 (70.7%) samples having normal quality parameters showing natural raw milk or precisely prepared adulterated milk while 17/58 (29.3%) samples had exceptionally raised quality parameters as fat 16/17 (94.1%) samples, total solids 14/17 (82.4%) and specific gravity 12/17 (70.6%) of samples showed the addition of water as well as other adulterants. Conclusions: The assessment of the quality of fresh milk through physical and chemical parameters not only described the poor quality of fresh milk but also gave some clues regarding the addition of different sorts of adulterants (>76.6%).
DESIGUALDADE DE GÊNERO E MERCADO DE TRABALHO EM SANTA CATARINA NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Bueno Andréia do Prado , Lobato Torres Ricardo
Published: November 2023

A desigualdade entre mulheres e homens sempre esteve presente em todas as esferas da sociedade, mas a crise econômica sanitária produzida pela pandemia de COVID-19 alavancou essa problemática, expondo as mulheres a um sistema de dupla jornada infindável nos lares brasileiros. O fato de a mulher ser a principal responsável pela manutenção do maior sistema econômico do mundo (capitalismo) deveria torná-la centro desse sistema, com garantias civis e econômicas estritamente definidas, mas o que acontece é o oposto: o mainstream econômico subjuga a mulher a posições inferiores, produzindo e reproduzindo condições de subalternidade em razão de sua necessária dedicação à reprodução e aos cuidados que a permeiam. De encontro a essas concepções se insere a Economia Feminista, principal responsável pelas críticas à ortodoxia econômica e à divisão sexual do trabalho. É nesse contexto que este artigo se insere, perpassando um recorte pelo estado catarinense que possui alguns dos melhores indicadores socioeconômicos do Brasil. Compreender em qual espaço econômico a mulher catarinense está inserida e quais as configurações do mercado de trabalho catarinense para homens e mulheres é o principal objetivo desta pesquisa. A Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua é a principal fonte de dados do estudo, considerando um panorama pré e pós-pandêmico que afetou sobremaneira as mulheres. Os principais achados não são novidade: embora o estado esteja entre os melhores em qualidade de vida do país, as catarinenses enfrentam os mesmos problemas de outras brasileiras: salários desiguais, profissões estereotipadas, maior taxa de desocupação, menor ocupação de espaços de decisão e sobrecarga de afazeres domésticos. Enquanto isso, são mais escolarizadas que os homens, são maioria em idade para trabalhar e possuem a melhor taxa de ocupação nacional. Isso mostra que os problemas enfrentados pelas mulheres são quase que universais, atribuídos pelo fato de nascer e de ser mulher, de sustentar todo um sistema econômico que a relega ao espaço privado do lar.
Book of abstracts for the 2023 International Conference on Evolving Cities
Authors: Bahaj AbuBakr , Gauthier Stephanie , Turner Philip , Rushby Tom , Aragon Victoria , Blunden Luke
Published: November 2023

The 4th International Conference on Evolving Cities and Towns (ICEC 2023) took place as a hybrid event with over 150 delegates joining in-person and online from the 12th – 14th September 2023 at the Centenary Building (B100) situated in the Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton, UK. It brought together leading academics, policymakers, and industry specialists to debate the role of cities in addressing climate change mitigation impacts and accelerating our transition to net-zero carbon. Over the course of the three days, there were 4 panels including 16 panelists 3 keynotes, 58 oral presentations and 8 posters by delegates from international and national organisations. Day 1 covered collaboration and co-creation with talks around co-design and civic engagement followed by a panel and a collaborative participatory budgeting game. Day 2 focused on frameworks for flourishing with parallel sessions on liveability, cityscapes of change, human-centric equitable infrastructure and energy systems alongisde 2 panels. The conference concluded with talks on inovations in flexibility and retrofitting accompanied by an interactive interview with a Southampton MP and a panle on inspiring change and urban transformation. Over the three days participants were able to discuss ways to develop multi-stakeholder partnerships and implement innovative solutions to propel cities and towns towards healthier and low carbon pathways.
Decision Support System For Determining Food Menu Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) Method
Authors: Maulina Ninda , Witanti Wina , Komarudin Agus
Published: November 2023

Food menus in the culinary and restaurant industries often involve various complex features, such as food origin, food category, diet category, ingredients, and time. This study aims to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) based on the AHP method to assist chefs, restaurant managers and food business owners in compiling a diverse menu, meeting nutritional needs, taking into account certain preferences and limitations, and creating a pleasant dining experience. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method can be used as a tool in making more effective and structured decisions. The results of this study indicate that the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method succeeded in producing relative weights for each criterion and sub-criteria, thus enabling priority in preparing food menus. In testing, this system is able to provide the best recommendations based on global priority values for certain types of food, which are expected to increase the variety and quality of food menus and meet consumer preferences and needs. Through experiments conducted using a Decision Support System, a decision model is formed that determines the priority for the weight of all criteria and alternatives. The results show preferences in the process of determining food menus by producing Cold Coffee with a value of 0.30 (29%), Biscuit Dough Donuts with a value of 0.25 (25%), Chicken Dimsum with a value of 0.21 (21%), Succotash with a a value of 0.15 (15%), and Toffee Banana with a value of 0.10 (10%).
Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills on the Performance of Women-Owned Enterprises in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State
Authors: Asenge Emmanuel Lubem , Anase Joseph Abraham , Asenge Nyiayange Florence
Published: November 2023

Women entrepreneurs play a fundamental role to the development of economies across the nations. The success of women-owned enterprises depends on the possession of different entrepreneurial skills. The research is carried out to investigate the effect of entrepreneurial skills on the performance of women-owned enterprises in Makurdi Metropolis. The study employed a survey research method and a questionnaire was distributed to 127 owner-managers of businesses owned by women in Makurdi Metropolis. Data retrieved from the participants were analysed and presented in tables. Regression was used as the technique of data analysis and test of hypotheses using SPSS version 23. The outcomes of the study revealed that accounting skills, marketing skills and human relations skills have a significant and positive effect on the performance of women-owned businesses. The study concludes that entrepreneurial skills are vital for business performance. It recommended amongst others that owners and managers of small scale businesses should improve their accounting skills for proper record keeping and marketing skills in identifying business opportunities.
look at the orthographic challenges of Afghanistan's Uzbek language
Authors: Bashqaban Hamidullah , Rasooly Abdul Fatah
Published: November 2023

The Uzbek language belongs to the eastern branch of Turkic languages. Turkic languages are part of the Ural-Altaic language family. The history of orthography and ancient literature of the Uzbek language goes back to the "Orkhon Yinisey" stone in orthography ions. These petroglyphs were obtained from the beach of the Orkhon Seas in Mangolia, Yenisey (Anasay-Mother valley) in southern Siberia, Talas in Kyrgyzstan, and other areas such as Eastern Turkistan, Central Asia, Caucasus, Volga beach and parts of Europe area. These historical sites contain Turkish-Ronics writings. In the stone in orthography ions of "Orkhon Yinisey", some of which include eulogies and hymns describing Turkish kings, are carved on the tombstones of Turkish kings and princes. The orthography of the Uzbek language of Uzbekistan has always changed from the previous state. However, the Uzbek orthography in Afghanistan has never changed since the 12th century until now; they use the Arabic-Uzbek orthography. In this research, library resources are used.
Impacts of Living Conditions on Health Status of Slum Dwellers: A Study of District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Afzaal , Arshad Muhammad , Sikandar Arooj , Hussain Irfan Manzoor
Published: November 2023

One of the most enduring physical manifestations of the rapid urbanization seen in developing countries has been the development of slum and squatter settlements. Slums and squatter settlements continually grow for a variety of reasons, such as socio-economic, environmental, and living conditions, among many others. Lacking the means of basic facilities, people from these settlements experience the most deplorable living and health conditions. The absence of basic infrastructure, such as unsafe sanitary and hygienic environment, inadequate drinking water, hazardous locations, insecurity and vulnerability, overcrowded and dilapidated habitation, and the nonexistence of waste disposal arrangements creates serious health risks. This study accounts for understanding the living impacts on dwellers by applying mixed research methods and techniques. The primary data was collected from the slums of district Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. Collected data was statistically analyzed and also presented through thematic discussion. The results of the study highlighted that most of the slum residents live in pathetic living conditions and suffer from various health issues, especially women and children.
On the Intersection of Expropriation, Compensation, and Ownership Structures in a Developing Economy
Authors: Sadiq Ramla , Qayyum Aysha , Yasser Farah
Published: November 2023

This research aims to investigate the impact of related party transactions, executive compensation & ownership structure on firm performance and value. The research includes all registered firms in the KSE 100 index. The time frame of this study is 7 years (2016-2022). Through empirical findings, it is proved that the related party transactions, executive compensation & structure of ownership have a significant influence on the performance and value of the firm. The study finds a positive impact of financial RPTs and related party purchases on both the profitability and value of firms. Lastly, the study indicates that ownership of banks, financial institutions, and associated companies has a positive influence on performance as well as on the value of firms. The theoretical implications of this study are two-fold. Firstly, this study represents a unique perspective on a comprehensive analysis of sub-categories of related party transactions, which allows for specific identification of types of related party transactions that have an impact on either profitability or value. Secondly, the three-pronged approach is unique to this study- it allows an opportunity to determine which other factors within the environment affect value and profitability at the same time.
Words as Medicine: The Therapeutic Art of Storytelling in Michaelides "The Silent Patient"
Authors: Rana Manahil , Khan Rana Abdul Munim
Published: November 2023

This study focuses on the way health care providers can connect to and comprehend their patients through narratives. This work sheds light on the area of narrative medicine by presenting a way of improving clinicians' responses to patients' suffering as well as their own experiences. It also explains that narrative medicine is significantly based on three primary factors that are Attention, Affiliation, Representation between clinicians and the patients. In this concept, patients and doctors used to communicate mostly through storytelling, and the ability to deeply pay attention to storytelling. Alex Michaelides The Silent Patient expertly affects what occurs in Alicia's life, whose ideal existence suffers when she killed her husband in a surprising act, then mysteriously goes silent, refusing to speak, and checking her into an insane asylum. In this study the researcher applies the theory of NARRATIVE MEDICINE in literature by Rita Charon and also uses a narrative approach. This study investigates the protagonist past, her traumas and the purposes behind her mysterious quietness to understand when emotions constantly pile up inside of a person, they all suddenly burst into flame and one can frequently get revenge out of mystery.
Fundamentalism: An Intertextual Case of Home Fire by Shamsie and Antigone by Sophocles with the Backdrop of 21st Century
Authors: Usman Tariq , Khan Naveed Akhter , Kalsoom Farah
Published: November 2023

This paper is a comparative study of two works- Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie and Antigonie by Sophocles. This paper aims at intertextual analysis of the selected texts to unearth the issue of fundamentalism and fear of Islam in the modern world. The West is in the grip of Islamic phobia which is quite haunting for it. Their arts and literature, particularly after the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers of World Trade Center abound in themes of fundamentalism and extremism as it is associated with Islam. Kamila Shamsie deals with the issue of fundamentalism in Home Fire so does Sophocles centuries ago in Antigone. There is no single text in literature rather every text is a mosaic of previous texts. One fine example related to this is The Waste Land (1922) by T. S. Eliot. Likewise, Home Fire bears handsome intertextuality with the previous texts, particularly Antigone.
O futuro das competências em gerenciamento de projetos: Como fazer a escolha certa das competências para os profissionais de seu projeto?
Authors: Rosamilha Nelson Jose
Published: November 2023

As competências em gerenciamento de projetos podem ser compreendidas como um conjunto de aplicações de habilidades, experiências e traços de personalidades para serem aplicados no contexto dinâmico de projetos. Assim, ao desenvolver suas competências, o profissional de projetos pode levar suas atividades a resultados esperados com base em padrões definidos e aceitos. Entidades como World Economic Forum (WEF), Project Management Institute (PMI), Agile Business Consortium (ABC), entre outras, investem em pesquisas para compreender as competências dos profissionais e apresentam um conjunto de competências-chave. Com base em pesquisas ao longo dos últimos anos, foram evidenciadas mais de 170 competências de gerenciamento de projetos categorizadas por competências comuns, relevantes e exclusivas, distribuídas em diferentes tipologias. Diante das diferentes fontes dos estudos e guias apresentados, infere-se sobre a dificuldade em afirmar quais são as competências do futuro para o profissional de projetos. Porém, é possível pressupor que as competências necessárias para atuar em projetos são as que melhor se adéquam ao contexto das tipologias de projetos por meio da abordagem de Funil de Competências. Ademais, as competências que antes eram atribuídas somente ao gerente dos projetos, estão sendo distribuídas para as pessoas envolvidas no projeto. Embora esta prescrição possa ser útil para um desenvolvimento inicial no gerenciamento de projetos, é importante que o profissional de projetos procure saber o significado das competências para o contexto aplicado. Assim, este profissional pode efetuar uma autoanálise visando entender suas lacunas de competências e se planejar para preencher estas lacunas.
A gestão de projetos vistos como sistemas não lineares, complexos e dinâmicos de forma adaptativa e híbrida
Authors: Patah Leandro Alves
Published: November 2023

Durante muito tempo tem se falado sobre o novo mundo da gestão de projetos surgido a partir do uso de abordagens ágeis em substituição às abordagens preditivas. Elas viriam resolver os problemas dos projetos que as abordagens tradicionais não foram capazes de solucionar, como falta de flexibilidade na execução dos projetos e a necessidade de adaptação às constantes mudanças. Por certo, vários dos conceitos advindos dos métodos ágeis auxiliaram gestores a executarem projetos com melhor resolutividade, entregando resultados em prazos menores e a custos aceitáveis. Por outro lado, novos problemas surgiram, com projetos sem foco definido e dificuldade de visualização de entregas futuras. Outros projetos permaneceram com seus problemas originais como escopo incompleto, atrasos em cronogramas, orçamentos estourados e cancelamentos. Percebe-se que os problemas não eram somente os projetos, mas também as abordagens, ou a forma como elas eram aplicadas, pelo menos em alguns casos. Em ambientes altamente complexos e dinâmicos, com desafios cada vez maiores, onde as mudanças são constantes e as soluções precisam ser adaptadas aos problemas, abordagens puramente preditivas ou ágeis podem não endereçar todas as intercorrências que se apresentam. Neste contexto, é o alinhamento entre as abordagens que fornecerá as soluções necessárias a uma boa gestão do projeto. Dessa forma, este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a abordagem híbrida, entendida como a utilização conjunta e integrada das abordagens preditiva e ágil. Assim, se por um lado um plano estruturado e alinhado entre as várias equipes pode ser fornecido pela abordagem tradicional. Por outro lado, é a abordagem ágil que proverá a flexibilidade necessária para alterar rapidamente os planos inicialmente estabelecidos, sem permitir que o projeto se desvie de seu objetivo principal.
Exploring the future of research in project management
Authors: Müller Ralf
Published: November 2023

Research in project management provides an understanding of working practices, organizational, technological, and other phenomena in the realm of projects. The present article addresses the expected development in research topics over the short to mid-range period. It starts with a look into recent predictions, then adds the currently proposed research topics of the leading academic journals in project management, and processes this into five potential streams of future research in project management. These streams cover research in the realm of Grand Challenges, the human side of project management, the general understanding of (megaprojects) project management, advanced tools and techniques (such as Artificial Intelligence), as well as anticipated new research methods and their implications for the relevance of research findings for practitioners. Practitioners will gain insight into potential topics they might be interested in and want to read more about in the future. At the same time, academics gain from various potential research topics and directions.
Desbravando o futuro do gerenciamento de projetos: tendências e oportunidades emergentes no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Kerbes Jeferson , Silva Junior Ovidio Felippe Pereira da , Marinho Sidnei Vieira
Published: November 2023

A gestão de projetos é um tema complexo que tem sido objeto de estudos há várias décadas. Com a constante mudança do ambiente empresarial e tecnológico, é importante conhecer tendências futuras para apoiar o desenvolvimento das organizações e propiciar o sucesso em seus projetos, além de preparar o profissional para as demandas futuras. Portanto, este artigo busca identificar as tendências e oportunidades de práticas futuras em gerenciamento de projetos para os próximos anos na percepção de especialistas do Brasil. Desta maneira, o estudo contribui para se ter a visão integrada da pesquisa em gerenciamento de projetos em termos de sua evolução e tendências temáticas para uma compreensão das direções futuras. Neste sentido, as evidências indicaram que há forte preocupação com as pessoas no ambiente empresarial devido à influência da tecnologia, que cria um ambiente desafiador e conectado. A migração para metodologias ágeis e híbridas é uma tendência forte no Brasil. Além disso, os profissionais precisam buscar constante atualização e desenvolvimento para atender às demandas atuais, pois as práticas de gerenciamento estão se difundindo em todas as áreas da sociedade, criando novas oportunidades de trabalho para os profissionais capacitados. As capacidades exigidas incluem gestão de pessoas, liderança, habilidades comportamentais, tecnologia, visão de negócio e gestão de mudanças. Este artigo pode servir como fonte de insights sobre as tendências e desafios no campo de gestão de projetos, oferecendo orientações para os profissionais se prepararem para liderar a mudança e promover sucesso em suas organizações e projetos.
Some insights on the future of project management in public administration
Authors: Gasik Stanisław
Published: November 2023

Public project management, as in other sectors, will develop intensively due to the general tendency to projectification of many areas of the organization's activity. In deciding on the implementation of public sector projects, the influence of interested communities should increase to the detriment of politicians. The role of governments should change: from concluding contracts and enforcing their implementation on an arms-length basis, organizations will be created to support contractors in carrying out their work, and especially in solving the problems they encounter. Public projects will be implemented for ever smaller groups of recipients, even for individual citizens. Project management communities and associations will be more focused on the needs of public administration, which will result in the creation of specialized methodologies and standards for the public sector. The project management community will take a more significant account of cross-sectoral differences in its research. As a result, knowledge about project management will be popularized in the public administration environment, which in turn will contribute to more effective implementation of public projects for the benefit of their individuals, communities, and whole societies.
Trip solidário em alimentadores de distribuição de energia elétrica dominados por geração distribuída baseada em inversor
Authors: Da Silva Caroline Melo , Donadel Clainer Bravin , Vargas Murillo Cobe
Published: November 2023

Com o objetivo de se contribuir com uma geração de energia mais limpa e sustentável por meio de fontes renováveis, tem-se visto um significativo crescimento da integração de Geração Distribuída (GD) baseada em inversores às redes de distribuição de energia elétrica. Entretanto, esse tipo de conexão também pode acarretar problemas do ponto de vista do atual esquema de proteção em alimentadores de distribuição, uma vez que foram projetados para um cenário sem a previsão de conexões adicionais nesse modelo. Neste sentido, o trip solidário se apresenta como uma das possibilidades de falhas na coordenação da proteção que podem ocorrer devido à presença de GD em alimentadores de distribuição. Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a ocorrência do fenômeno do trip solidário (ou falso trip) em alimentadores de distribuição de média tensão devido à presença de Geradores Baseados em Inversores (GBI) com uso de software específico de simulação de sistemas de distribuição para realizar análises de vários cenários de conexão de GD. O sistema elétrico utilizado para o estudo é o modelo de 34 nós do IEEE. As simulações foram realizadas utilizando o software OpenDSS®, para integrar os GBIs ao sistema elétrico estudado. Em seguida, foi realizada uma análise detalhada, elemento por elemento, para verificar se a contribuição dos GBIs nas correntes de curto-circuito afetaria a coordenação e seletividade do sistema elétrico com cargas correspondendo a 100% da potência nominal. De forma geral, observou-se que a integração massiva de GBIs diminui a corrente pré-falta em todos os casos. Apesar da integração em larga escala dos GBIs, que alteram as características do fluxo de potência no alimentador estudado, as contribuições desses geradores nas correntes de curto-circuito não afetaram significativamente as proteções contra sobrecorrente, coordenação e seletividade com a filosofia de proteção utilizada.
Legal Regulation of The Reliability and Quality of Translations of Official Documents and Texts
Authors: Kupriyanova Anastasia , Shkilev Roman , Litwinowa Marina , Vorotilina Tatyana , Tagibov Kazbek Ahmedovich , Shichiyakh Rustem
Published: November 2023

Objective: Given that law is a subject area associated with the socio-political and cultural specifics of the given country, the translation of documents and texts of official nature poses a challenging task. Among translators, it is considered one of the most difficult types of translation, as the target language must be particularly precise, clear, and reliable to adequately convey the presented information. The goal of the study is to identify problems in legal regulation of the reliability and quality of translation of official documents and texts and to offer recommendations on their elimination.
 
Methods: The established research goal is achieved through the methods of document analysis and expert survey.
 
Results: The paper identifies the linguistic problems that arise in the process of translation of legal texts and official documents, existing gaps and shortcomings in legal regulation, and measures to improve the process and quality of the translation of legal texts and official documents.
 
Conclusion: Gaps and shortcomings in the legal regulation of translations of legal texts and official documents, especially as applied to Russia, include insufficient legal regulation over the notarization of translations of official documents, the lack of certification or special legal status for translators, and legal regulation of disputable situations.
Holistic Integration: The Efforts Legal Protection for Children Challenge of Support Victim
Authors: Musofiana Ida , Hartiwiningsih  , Rustamaji Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the shared responsibility of the community, state, and government in ensuring the growth and development of children, especially in the context of challenges posed by the pandemic. The study aims to explore the legal framework and regulations in place to protect the basic rights of children, emphasizing the importance of providing an environment conducive to their future growth and development.
 
Method: This research adopts a normative juridical approach, focusing on the analysis of legislation and relevant secondary data. The study examines existing laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of children's rights, with a particular orientation toward understanding the legal frameworks established by the government. The method also involves studying regional regulations and academic initiatives such as forming task forces and providing psychologist counseling.
 
Result: The research reveals that the government, both at the national and regional levels, has implemented laws and regulations to ensure the growth and development of children. These legal frameworks encompass various aspects, including education, social support, and psychological well-being. Additionally, the study identifies the establishment of task forces and counseling programs as proactive measures taken to address the challenges faced by children, especially in the academic field. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to providing comprehensive support to children, even amidst the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
 
Conclusion: In conclusion, the study underscores the shared responsibility of the community, state, and government in safeguarding the future of children, particularly in the face of challenges like the pandemic. Through the implementation of laws, regulations, and regional initiatives, efforts are being made to ensure that children's basic rights are protected and that they have access to necessary support systems. The establishment of task forces and counseling programs further emphasizes the commitment to the holistic development of children. However, continuous efforts and adaptability in policies are crucial to addressing evolving challenges and ensuring that children receive the best possible environment for their growth and development.
ENGINEERING THE N-TERMINAL SEQUENCE OF GLYCINE MAX
SOYBEAN FORMATE DEHYDROGENASE
Authors: Shaposhnikov Leonid A. , Savin Svyatoslav S. , Atroshenko Denis L. , Chubar Tatyana A. , Pometun Evgenii V. , Tishkov Vladimir I. , Pometun Anastasia A.
Published: November 2023

NAD(P)+
-dependent formate dehydrogenase (FDH, EC 1.2.1.2.) catalyzes the oxidation of formate ion with the coupled reduction of NAD(P)+
to
NAD(P)H. Previously, in our laboratory, a genetic construct was obtained with
the soyfdh2 gene encoding isoenzyme 2 of formate dehydrogenase from soybean
Glycine max (SoyFDH). In this construct the nucleotide sequence encoding the
signal peptide responsible for the transport of the pro-enzyme into the mitochondria of plant cells (the SoyFDH_L enzyme) was deleted. In this work, a second variant of SoyFDH_S was obtained, in which, compared to SoyFDH_L, the sequence
at the N-terminus was reduced and changed to mimic the N-terminus sequence in
FDH from Pseudomonas sp.101 bacteria. Next, a sequence of six histidine residues
(His-tag) was added to the N-terminus of the long and short forms of SoyFDH.
All four SoyFDH variants were expressed in E. coli BL21(DE3)CodonPlus, these
enzymes were purified, their kinetic parameters were determined, and thermal
stability was studied. In the case of SoyFDH_L, which is similar to the natural
variant of the enzyme, both with and without His-tag, the expression level is two
times higher compared to the truncated variant. The addition of His-tag to the
N-terminus of enzymes reduces the level of expression. Changing the sequence
of the N-terminus, as well as introducing the His-tag sequence to the N-terminus,
does not significantly affect thermal stability of the enzymes at temperatures of
50–56 °C. However, due to the higher values of the activation enthalpy ΔH≠
of the
thermal inactivation process, the shortened form at normal temperatures is 3 times
more stable than the natural one. A comparison of the kinetic parameters of the two SoyFDH variants shows that the catalytic constants are the same, but the long
version of SoyFDH_L has lower values KM
HCOO–
, and the short version has lower
KM
NAD+
values. The introduction of His-tag into the N-terminus of enzymes does not
affect their kinetic parameters.
PACIENTES CARDIOPATAS EM TRATAMENTO COM CLOROQUINA CONTRA A COVID-19
Authors: Martins Bruno Alves , Chaves Francisca Joelma Dias , Lopes Kleverson Germano , Eduardo Anna Maly de Leão e Neves
Published: November 2023

No início da pandemia, pacientes infectados com COVID-19 eram submetidos com tratamento à base de cloroquina e hidroxicloroquina, mesmo sem pesquisas significativas que atestava sua efetividade. Esse tratamento estava sendo utilizado mesmo com pacientes cardiopatas em que a superdosagem desse medicamento leva a complicações cardíacas, podendo até levar ao óbito. Diante disso, o objetivo do trabalho é esclarecer sobre como esse tratamento em pacientes cardiopatas não é uma alternativa de recurso terapêutico mais seguro, por meio de uma revisão narrativa de literatura, com recurso a base de dados e artigos de referência.
TRABALHO DOCENTE E EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE EM SAÚDE: REFLEXÕES SOB A PERSPECTIVA DE PAULO FREIRE
Authors: Dos Santos Natânia Candeira , Cortez Elaine Antunes , Valente Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti
Published: November 2023

Objetiva-se refletir sobre a educação permanente em saúde e o trabalho docente na perspectiva freiriana. Este ensaio é fundamentado por conceitos teóricos de Paulo Freire e pela Política Nacional de Educação Permanente em Saúde. Foi possível refletir que uma formação de professores na ótica freiriana, problematizadora e crítica, tende a se debruçar na realidade buscando sua transformação. Para isso, o docente deve se perceber como um indivíduo em constante movimento e aprendizado, tornando possível reconhecer que pode ensinar mas também aprender na troca com seus pares, podendo refletir sobre sua prática na mutualidade de experiências. Partilhando das situações-limites, a educação permanente pode caminhar na vivência dos docentes através de uma educação que está colocando as experiências para o debate, percorrendo um estímulo síncrono, crítico e analítico, que evidencie a busca por soluções para as problemáticas, que possam ser aplicadas e revisadas sempre que necessário.
Estrés académico en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro en tiempos de confinamiento
Authors: García Uribe Ma. Isabel , Rodríguez Santillan Elizabeth , González Márquez Mónica
Published: November 2023

Las y los universitarios constantemente se enfrentan a una serie de demandas con alto nivel de exigencia académica por las propias características que implica una carrera profesional. Con el confinamiento surgieron nuevos retos que pudieron agudizar el estrés cotidiano. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo indagar el proceso de estrés que los y las estudiantes de Psicología presentaron durante el confinamiento y establecer la correlación entre estresores, síntomas y estrategias de afrontamiento con el nivel de estrés. La muestra se conformó por 273 estudiantes de Psicología de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Se aplicó el Inventario de Estrés Académico SISCO-SV 21 de Barraza (2018) adaptado a tiempos de confinamiento. Fue un método cuantitativo, descriptivo y correlacional. Los resultados muestran que el 49.1 % de la población presentó un nivel severo de estrés (68.7 %), acompañado de un nivel alto de síntomas y bajo de estrategias de afrontamiento. No se presentan diferencias significativas en cuanto al nivel de estrés por áreas, sin embargo, el área educativa y social presentan un nivel severo, y clínica y laboral un nivel moderado. Se correlaciona de manera alta y positiva el estrés con los síntomas, siendo estos últimos los más altos, se obtuvo una correlación moderada y positiva del estrés y los estresores, una correlación negativa y débil entre estrategias y estrés. Se concluye que los y las estudiantes vivieron el período de confinamiento mostrando un nivel alto de síntomas con bajos niveles de estrategias de afrontamiento lo que significa que tienen bajas habilidades de autocontrol y socioemocionales.
AS CHUVAS DE RELEVO:
Authors: Sanches Rafael Grecco , Santos Bruno César dos , Moreira Rodrigo Martins , Bourscheidt Vandoir , Souza Paulo Henrique de
Published: November 2023

A topoclimatologia é uma área de estudo que busca entender como as características topográficas de uma determinada região podem afetar o clima local. Por essa razão, muitas pesquisas científicas buscam compreender como a morfologia do relevo influencia a temperatura, a circulação dos ventos e a precipitação em uma determinada área. Este artigo tem como objetivo levantar o progresso da pesquisa sobre chuva orográfica no mundo e no Brasil. Os principais métodos de pesquisa para este estudo incluem análise bibliométrica consultando os termos “orographic” e “complex terrain” encontrados em trabalhos sobre essa temática para filtrar e obter um maior alcance no levantamento bibliográfico abrangendo o desempenho das publicações, características dos periódicos relacionados, países, instituições e autores. Os resultados mostraram que a palavra “orographic” é mais usada pela comunidade científica do que a palavra “complex terrain” nos estudos sobre chuva orográfica no mundo e no Brasil. Os países com maior quantidade de trabalhos na temática são os EUA e a China. No Brasil, a quantidade de trabalhos encontrados sobre esse tema pelo uso das palavras-chaves é pequena. A Universidade de São Paulo e o Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais são as intuições brasileiras que contém o maior número de trabalhos encontrados na plataforma da Scopus. Entende-se que a presente pesquisa tem o potencial de fornecer informações valiosas para a comunidade científica brasileira envolvida nesse campo, estimulando parcerias acadêmicas para a geração de novos estudos e direcionando pesquisas futuras no país, que ainda apresenta uma produção limitada nessa temática.
A GEOGRAFIA URBANA NA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DOS ANNALES DE GÉOGRAPHIE (1892-1950):
Authors: Oliveira Gustavo Augusto Andrade de , Teixeira Rodrigo Corrêa
Published: November 2023

As publicações científicas do periódico dos Annales de Géographie viabilizam a análise da evolução dos estudos urbanos e a compreensão da formação da geografia urbana no período clássico da Ciência Geográfica. Iniciada no final do século XIX, a geografia urbana seria uma subárea que se dedicaria ao estudo da cidade moderna, consolidando-se no período entre as duas guerras mundiais. Como experiências emblemáticas da urbanização e da modernização – as cidades de Londres e Paris – definiu-se como objetivo desta pesquisa a análise do conteúdo dos artigos científicos dos Annales de Géographie (1892-1950) que apresentam discussões sobre cidades pertencentes ao Reino Unido e à França. Para tanto, utilizou-se a Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) para a recuperação dos artigos científicos, totalizando uma amostra de vinte e oito (28). Por fim, constatou-se que o teor historiográfico-epistemológico-teórico e os temas relacionados à industrialização caracterizavam predominantemente a pesquisa geográfica francesa dentro da subárea de geografia urbana no período clássico da Ciência Geográfica.
MUNDIALIZAÇÃO DA CAFEICULTURA NA REGIÃO IMEDIATA DE ALFENAS-MG
Authors: Alves Flamarion Dutra
Published: November 2023

A Região Imediata de Alfenas – MG se destaca com o agronegócio cafeeiro como principal commodity inserida no processo de mundialização. Nesse sentido, o objetivo desse artigo é compreender como o processo de mundialização da cafeicultura ocorre na Região Imediata de Alfenas – Minas Gerais, além de analisar a dinâmica da exportação de café na região entre 1997 a 2022, e ainda discutir o avanço da commoditização no território dos municípios da região. Para tal, foram utilizados três parâmetros para compreender a mundialização da cafeicultura, o comércio exterior, o investimento externo direto e as relações contratuais. Constatou-se que, em 1997 os 13 municípios da região exportavam pouco mais de 31 milhões de dólares e em 2022 atingiu a marca de 869 milhões de dólares. Essas exportações se destinam para 58 países, sendo a Alemanha o principal mercado com 23,2%, seguido dos Estados Unidos com 18,3% e Bélgica 9,2%.