bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Processo de produção de uma telenovela como ferramenta de educação alimentar e nutricional para frequentadores de restaurantes populares
Authors: Bento Isabel Cristina , Filgueiras Jullyane Hott , Costa Relbson de Matos , Esteves Juliana Maria de Melo , Bethony Maria Flávia Gazzinelli , Pereira Simone Cardoso Lisboa
Published: February 2024

Objetivou-se relatar a experiência do processo de produção de uma telenovela como ferramenta de educação alimentar e nutricional (EAN) para promover uma alimentação adequada e saudável de frequentadores de Restaurantes Populares. Esse processo passou por duas fases: 1) levantamento de dados sociodemográficos, nutricionais e psicossociais de frequentadores de Restaurantes Populares de uma capital brasileira, para traçar o perfil desses sujeitos, bem como as necessidades deles, de modo a guiar e orientar o enredo de uma história que se entrelaçasse às histórias dessas pessoas; e 2) criação do enredo/roteiro e produção da telenovela, enquanto recursos audiovisuais, carregados de signos disparadores de subjetividade. Defende-se a telenovela como uma ferramenta de EAN potente, pois a sua perspectiva estética, entrelaçada às histórias dos sujeitos, pode marcá-los e afetá-los, tanto pela intensidade das sensações e emoções que é capaz de produzir quanto pelos dispositivos pedagógicos analíticos e produtores de subjetivação. Parte-se do suposto de que a adoção de novos modos de pensamento e novas práticas requer um investimento que atue não só na dimensão intelectual ou cognitiva da aprendizagem, mas na dimensão afetiva.
extensão universitária como prática acadêmica educativa
Authors: Rodrigues Valeria Maria
Published: February 2024

A proposta deste texto é refletir acerca da participação na construção e no desenvolvimento de um programa de extensão na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), a partir da minha atuação na Pró-reitoria de Extensão e Cultura (PROEXC). O objetivo central é elaborar, pela reflexão proposta, o porquê do alcance exitoso dos resultados definidos e, dessa maneira, identificar uma metodologia que ajude a contribuir para o sucesso de outras ações. Entretanto, para desenvolver a proposta aqui estabelecida, inicialmente, procurei considerar a extensão em sua essência e o percurso de construção, de forma a compreendê-la como um processo educativo dialógico e, assim, definir seus princípios para além do assistencialismo, com o objetivo de identificar caminhos potenciais do fazer extensionista. Dessa maneira, não se trata de um relato de um processo e experiência, como foi vivido e experimentado, mas de uma elaboração analítica acerca da experiência construída e como, ao se construir, se formam processos educacionais e sujeitos que se educam mutuamente, trocam saberes e, dialogicamente, os reelaboram, situando-os em outro patamar.
A Bibliometric Perspective of Regional Languages on Select Scholarly Articles
Authors: Yumnam Gyanajeet , Singh Charoibam Ibohal
Published: March 2024

Regional languages are spoken within a specific geographical area or by a particular ethnic group and may have official recognition or be used informally. Research on regional languages is essential for several reasons. First, it helps to preserve and promote cultural heritage and linguistic diversity. Second, it can inform language policy and education practices. Third, it can contribute to our understanding of human cognition and communication. This study examines the research publications on regional languages and their impact using data from the database Web of Science from 1990 to 2022. The results indicate that research publications on regional languages have steadily increased over time. The United States ranks first in total publications. The Ohio State University has the highest number of publications among all institutions. The most frequently published journal was Zeitschrift Fur Dialektologie Und Linguistik, and the leading authors were Cynthia G. Clopper and Robert A. Fox. The analysis of keywords used in these publications showed that dialect, language policy, dialectology, bilingual education, and local language were the main research areas of interest. Overall, this study provides insights into the growing interest in regional languages and the research focus areas in this field
Examining Digital Literacy Skills Among Gen Z Students of Mizoram University
Authors: Boro Bhaigyashree , Laltlanzova R , Chanchinmawia F
Published: March 2024

This study examines Digital Literacy Skills (DLS) among Generation Z or “Gen Z” students and the impact of the Internet in the academic environment. The paper analyses the effects of the Internet on academics and shows how Gen Z students at Mizoram University use their overall proficiency and digital literacy abilities for their studies. A total of 250 Gen Z Students were targeted in the present study. The responders were chosen by using a nonprobabilistic sample. A structured online questionnaire was distributed among students to gather the data. Further, the data was analyzed and scrutinised using SPSS version 26. The study reveals that digital literacy includes the capacity to utilise digital technologies for analysis, research, and communication, access online resources efficiently and critically assess information. However, the Internet emphasises the significance of digital literacy skills among Gen Z. The Internet has significantly impacted the academic environment by opening up access to a large amount of information and encouraging the growth of technological skills.
Psychological care in ICU focused on health providers and family members of patients in the COVID 19 pandemic
Authors: Villegas Marcela , Oeding Angulo Guillermo , Lastra Terán Katya P. , Severino Luis E. , Arango Castaño Jorge , Mebarak Chams Moisés , Abello Llanos Raimundo
Published: March 2024

Currently, research emphasizes psychological support for families and health care provid-ers in the critical care unit, rather than patient care in each of the phases associated with the disease. In this article, we use the clinical case of a patient with COVID-19, critically ill, with multiple complications that lead to the discussion and proposal of protocols for comprehensive psychological care to patients, their families, and health care providers in critical care units. It is crucial, in the efforts required to achieve patient’s recovery and medical discharge, to integrate the patient into psychological care programs. Many of the sensations and emotions experienced in the ICU could produce physical reactions that hin-der the patient’s hemodynamic stability and recovery process. Few studies have been found on the usefulness of psychological or psychiatric care for patients with severe or critical COVID-19. Most of the recently reported studies are focused on psychological care for fam-ilies and health care providers.
Del anticlericalismo al feminismo: la construcción de una laicidad con perspectiva de género en México
Authors: Capdevielle Pauline
Published: February 2024

Esta nota ofrece una reflexión sobre las transformaciones que ha conocido el Estado laico mexicano en las últimas décadas, especialmente, cómo transitó de una visión anticlerical a un enfoque feminista. En particular, evidencia cuál ha sido la influencia del pensamiento feminista en la reformulación de diferentes conceptos jurídicos y cómo la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación ha incorporado una perspectiva de género para resignificar el principio de laicidad a favor de los derechos reproductivos de las mujeres.
Analysis of pre-service teachers' flow experience in educational drama practices and the effect of practices on attitudes toward creative drama courses
Authors: Baydar Arıcan Özge , Kaya Didem Gülçin
Published: February 2024

Aim: The analysis of the flow experience of pre-service teachers in educational drama practices and the effect of the practices on the attitude towards creative drama lessons reveal the purpose of the study. It is of great importance for physical education teachers to use creative drama practices as an effective teaching method in physical education and sports lessons, both in terms of their personal development and professional development.  
Method: The study was designed with a pre-test-post-test control group experimental design, one of the true experimental designs, and one of the quantitative research methods. In addition to the demographic information form, the "Flow Experience Scale" and "Attitude Scale towards Creative Drama Lessons" were applied to the participants as measurement tools. The distribution of the participant's demographic information was analyzed by frequency analysis. T-test independent groups analyzed the participants' pre-test and post-test scale scores, and the change in the pre-test and post-test scores of the scales according to demographic information was analyzed by t-test in independent groups and one-way analysis of variance. A regression model was tested to determine the effect of reason on anxiety. Analyses were performed with SPSS 20.0 software at a 95% confidence level.
Findings and Conclusions: As a result, there was no significant difference between the attitude scale scores towards flow experience and creative drama course of the students participating in the research according to their age, gender, income level, place of residence, and activity type, and between the pre-tests and post-tests of the scales. However, a significant difference was detected between the pre-test and post-test scores of the flow experience scale anxiety sub-dimension and the flow sub-dimension of the academic achievement variable. In addition, although there was no significant difference in terms of the variables mentioned, it was noted that the flow experience flow and anxiety subscale scores were low. In contrast, the attitude scores towards the creative drama course were high.
The Influence of the Learning Cycle Learning Model on Students' Creative Thinking Skills in Science Learning
Authors: Prebiyanto Bambang , Budiastra A. A. Ketut , Rosita Tita
Published: March 2024

The issue of creative thinking skills in elementary school students is very basic because to achieve learning success in science learning at the elementary school level, it is necessary to increase creative thinking skills in elementary school students. The purpose of this study is to determine the development of the Learning Cycle learning model to improve the creative thinking ability of elementary school students in science learning. This research is an experimental study, which looks at the causal relationship. There were two groups of classes compared in this study, namely the control class and the experiment.  Data collection is quantitative data obtained from pretest and posttest results in control classes and experiments. Then to see the improvement of students' abilities from the initial test to the final test using normal Gain scores. The results of the analysis can be concluded that learning with the Learning Cycle model can improve the creative thinking ability of grade IV elementary school students in science learning. In addition, conventional learning can also improve the creative thinking ability of grade IV elementary school students in science learning. However, based on quantitative data collection obtained from pretest and posttest results in control classes and experiments, there are very significant differences in the increase in creative thinking skills of grade IV elementary school students in science learning.
Praca społeczna w II Rzeczpospolitej jako program modernizacji państwa
Authors: Smolińska-Theiss Barbara
Published: February 2024

What clearly constitutes social work in Poland is its socio-educational and political background. It grew out of independence movements and as such became part of the programs of a state that should target and fight against economic and cultural issues (poverty, illiteracy, unemployment). The base of the theory of social work built in the Second Republik of Poland was the assumption that education is the way to alleviate social issues. It was considered that literacy and adult education would lead to the identification and activation of human and social forces and then, as a consequence, to modernization of society, which would create an enlightened, democratic society-state in the future. This general social program was supported by typical social activities aimed at caring for and helping the child and family. The question that appears in the conclusion of the article is to what extent these assumptions have been preserved in today’s theory and practice.
Poradnictwo edukacyjno-zawodowe jako działanie o charakterze optymalizującym tranzycję młodzieży z grup defaworyzowanych
Authors: Kozielska Joanna
Published: February 2024

The article concerns the issue of educational and vocational guidance as an activity which optimize the transition of young people from disadvantaged groups from school to the labor market. In this group, due to environmental conditions, students of vocational schools were located and characterized. The basic assumption in the narration is to indicate that the choice of a profession is a momentous decision affecting many spheres of human functioning, so it is worth providing students from risk groups with intensified help from a career counselor.
Prognoza zmian w strukturze głównych typów ekosystemów w wyniku ekspansji zabudowy mieszkaniowej – przykład gminy wiejskiej Łubowo (województwo wielkopolskie)
Authors: Stępniewska Małgorzata , Pieczka Daria
Published: March 2024

Procesy zagospodarowania przestrzennego są jednym z głównych czynników przekształceń ekosystemów na obszarach wiejskich. W niniejszej pracy dokonujemy prognozy zmian w strukturze głównych typów ekosystemów związanych z ekspansją terenów zabudowy mieszkaniowej. Opieramy się na studium przypadku obejmującym gminę wiejską Łubowo. Wyniki badań wskazały, że w przypadku pełnej realizacji założeń polityki przestrzennej gminy powierzchnia terenów zabudowy mieszkaniowej wzrośnie 5,5-krotnie w stosunku do 2022 r. Pod zabudowę tę będą przeznaczane głównie ekosystemy rolnicze; w efekcie ich powierzchnia zmniejszy się o około 20%. Spodziewane przekształcenia wymagają wrażliwości w zarządzaniu kapitałem przyrodniczym. W artykule rekomendujemy kierunki działań służących zachowaniu zdolności ekosystemów do dostarczania szerokiego zestawu korzyści ekologicznych, społecznych i ekonomicznych na obszarach wiejskich podlegających presji urbanizacyjnej.
Yuji Ijiri’s Fairness Question in Accounting: A Deontological Game Theoretic Approach
Authors: Kim Tae Wan , Liang Pierre Jinghong , Hooker John
Published: March 2024

We revisit the question initially raised by Yuji Ijiri about the notion of fairness in accounting. We argue that the fairness question was important then and remains relevant today. First we situate Ijiri’s question in relevant debates in the history of accounting thoughts and in contemporary debates. Then we develop a framework of fair flow of information for accounting practices. To do so, we draw upon deontological ethical theory and the generalization principle, in particular. We invite a counter-example from the game-theoretic phenomenon of signal jamming to challenge the generalization principle. By addressing the challenge, we further clarify the appropriate uses of the generalization principle.
Dies ist kein Liebeslied
Authors: Dahm Margit
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the ›Eneasroman‹ of Heinrich von Veldeke within the context of its co-transmission. The different composite manuscripts, combining the ›Eneasroman‹ with various co-texts, raise the question of what conclusions can be drawn from them about the understanding and reception of the novel. It becomes obvious that the surviving compilations, all of them from the late Middle Ages, do not aim at highlighting the elaborate semantics of love. Instead, various historiographical and epistemological connections between the ›Eneasroman‹ and its accompanying texts are established, which emphasize the historical dimensions of the novel and the salvational significance of Eneas as the progenitor of the Romans.
More on the Influence of Gender Equality on Gender Differences in Economic Preferences
Authors: Cerioli Sara , Formozov Andrey
Published: March 2024

This study replicates and extends the work of Falk and Hermle (2018. “Relationship of Gender Differences in Preferences to Economic Development and Gender Equality.” Science 362 (6412): eaas9899), who hypothesized that gender differences in economic preferences (patience, altruism, willingness to take risks, negative and positive reciprocity, and trust) were related to economic development and gender equality. While we were able to replicate their main results, we found that a number of methodological choices called for reexamination. Specifically, the use of an ad hoc gender equality index built by the authors lacked systematic justification, which led us to employ solely well-established indexes from gender studies in the subsequent analysis. This new analysis confirmed a positive and statistically significant association between aggregated gender differences in economic preferences and economic development conditional on gender equality. However, in contrast to the original article, the evidence of the relationship between gender differences and gender equality conditional on economic development was weak. We also investigated the relationships for the separate economic preferences and found that economic development predicts gender differences in all six preferences, whereas gender equality seems to have a negligible or null influence on most of them. Our findings provide a more nuanced view of the gender differences in economic preferences, with possible implications for policy-making.
Mechanical properties of ultrasonic welded and self-piercing riveted joints in a 5A06 aluminum alloy and a TA1 titanium alloy
Authors: Zhao Lun , Xiaole Huo , Abbas Zeshan , Zhaofeng Liang
Published: March 2024

The self-piercing riveting (SPR) experiences problems of poor forming qualities and mechanical properties during joining aviation alloy sheet materials. To address this issue, a novel combined process nominated ultrasonic self-piercing riveting (USPR) is carried out to join a 5A06 aluminium alloy and a TA1 titanium alloy sheets. The forming qualities, mechanical properties, failure modes, and mechanisms of USPR and SPR joints are comprehensively investigated. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the USPR joints were enhanced due to the welding formation of a solid phase between the specimen sheets and the degree of solid phase. The investigation showed that the welding was mainly affected by the material of the upper sheet. However, the welding also increased the brittleness of the rivet to some extent. The failure modes of the joints are affected by the welding process. The results determined that APL, AFD, and AEA of USAA joints were improved by 25.6 %, 31.3 %, and 88.8 %, respectively. The performance of the USPR joints with 5A06 aluminum alloy as the upper sheet is improved more than 88.8 % after the welding process. The combined method can be advantageous and supportive for automotive and spacecraft applications.
A felépülés főbb dimenziói
Authors: Molnár Dániel , Szijjártó Linda , B. Erdős Márta
Published: March 2024

A szerzők korábban bentlakásos drogterápián részt vett szenvedélybetegek felépülésre vonatkozó tapasztalatait mérik fel kérdőíves vizsgálatukban. Elemzésükben elérhetőségi mintán vizsgálják azokat a főbb folyamatokat és eredmény-indikátorokat, amelyek nemzetközi kutatások, valamint a pécsi kutatócsoport kvalitatív vizsgálatának eredményei alapján kerültek azonosításra. Ismertetik a terápiára jellemzőnek tartott és a felépülés szempontjából fontosnak ítélt tényezőket, és ezek kapcsolatát. Bemutatják azokat a dimenziókat, amelyekben a válaszadók a legjelentősebb változásokat érzékelték a bentlakásos terápiát megelőző mélypont időszakához képest.
JORNADAS HEROICAS
Authors: Guimarães Motta Rodrigo , Castropil Wagner , Hilário Padula Borges Wagner , Amélia Jundurian Corá Maria
Published: March 2024

Objetivo do estudo: O objetivo deste artigo foi compreender como seis empresários ou executivos utilizaram intuitivamente o aprendizado baseado na prática das cinco competências que compõem a Teoria do Esportismo e como tais habilidades foram empregadas durante suas trajetórias no esporte e na administração.Metodologia/abordagem: Para fins metodológicos, este artigo apresentou uma pesquisa qualitativa a partir de uma pesquisa narrativa, visando a estabelecer uma amostra de profissionais de administração que fossem referência de êxito em suas áreas.Principais resultados: Analisando-se as perspectivas individuais e pessoais dos entrevistados, observou-se como as competências investigadas pela Teoria do Esportismo se mostraram presentes em seus perfis profissionais, de modo que cada um demonstrou ao menos uma habilidade com maior evidência de apropriação.Contribuições acadêmicas: A partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com grandes personalidades do mundo corporativo, o estudo cruzou teórico e empírico de modo a ampliar o entendimento da aprendizagem baseada na prática e do impacto que competências apreendidas no esporte têm na vida profissional.Contribuições práticas: A pesquisa buscou demonstrar que, entre as diversas práticas que podem ser executadas visando-se ao atingimento da excelência profissional, a aplicação das cinco competências adquiridas no esporte pode contribuir para o desempenho organizacional e a gestão de negócios.
A ADOÇÃO DA TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO VERDE (TI-VERDE) EM UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Ribeiro Mendes Leonardo , De Freitas Rêgo Thaiseany , De Fátima Nóbrega Barbosa Maria
Published: March 2024

O avanço tecnológico, as questões ambientais e as exigências do mercado são fatores que levaram as organizações a discutirem sobre suas relações com o meio ambiente e os impactos do uso da tecnologia. Seguindo essa lógica, o presente estudo objetiva analisar se os aspectos inerentes a adoção da TI-verde, no Centro de Ciências Jurídicas e Sociais (CCJS), da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), impactam na sustentabilidade ambiental. Para tanto, coube realizar um estudo de caso, com aplicação de questionário junto a equipe de gestão (28) e TI (1), e a análise de documentos institucionais que tratam sobre meio ambiente. Os dados apontam que apesar de haver uma preocupação em adquirir equipamentos mais eficientes, terceirizar as impressoras, fazer videoconferência e digitalizar documentos, ainda cabe trabalhar com a questão do uso de papel reciclado, a programação de computadores para desligar fora do turno de trabalho, dentre outras ações. Ademais, nota-se que a Orientação Ambiental e a Orientação Governamental exercem uma influência significativa (p-value < 0,05) e positiva sobre a implementação de Ações de TI-verde na instituição, e que esta tem uma influência positiva e significativa (p-value < 0,01) sobre a Sustentabilidade Ambiental.
Examination of Effects of Embedding Formative Assessment in Inquiry-Based Teaching on Conceptual Learning
Authors: Koksalan Simay , Ogan-Bekiroglu Feral
Published: March 2024

Scaffolding in learning and teacher guidance during inquiry can be attained by formative assessment, which needs to be built into every stage of inquiry. Investigation of the effects of embedded formative assessment in inquiry-based learning on students’ conceptual understanding was the aim of this study. Mixed method experimental research design including quantitative and qualitative data collection methods was used for this study. The participants were 41 students, who were in tenth grade of a suburban public high school. The study reached the following conclusions. First, formative assessment combined with inquiry-based teaching serves as a catalyst for students’ conceptual learning and elevates effects of inquiry. Second, eliciting evidence of learning and feedback may be the primary stages of formative assessment in accelerating student learning and supporting student knowledge development. This study suggests that assessment should be done when teaching continuous and teachers need to adopt formative assessment while performing inquiry-based teaching.
Assamese Dialect Identification System using Convolution Neural Networks
Authors: Das Hem Chandra , Sarmah Kshirod , Hajoary Deepak , Narzary Raju , Basumatary Rinku
Published: February 2024

Labeling speech in an audio file with appropriate dialect labels is the aim of a dialect identification system. This paper presents a method of using convolution neural networks (CNN) to identify four Assamese dialects: Goalporia dialect, Kamrupi dialect, Eastern Assamese dialect, and Central Assamese dialect. This study employed the speech patterns of four major Assamese regional dialects: the Central Dialects spoken in and around the district of Nagaon; the Eastern Assamese dialect spoken in the districts of Sibsagar and its neighboring areas; the Kamrupi dialect spoken in the districts of Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Kokarajhar, and some areas of Bongaigaon; and the Goaplari dialect spoken in the Goaplara, Dhuburi, and a portion of Bongaigaon district. Over the course of two hours, audio samples from each of the four dialects were used to train the classifier. Mel spectrogram pictures, which are produced from two to four second divisions of raw audio input with varying audio quality, are used by the CNN. The system's performance is also analyzed in relation to the lengths of the train and test audio samples. The proposed CNN model achieves an accuracy of 90.82 percent, which may be the best when compared to machine learning models.
Devils of the Digital Era: Tetheredness to Technology and Mental Health in The Context of The Workplace
Authors: Anwar Farooq , Iqbal Zanaiara
Published: February 2024

Advancement in communication technology arrivals has made workplaces easy to connect to their employees in off-working hours. However, there is a growing concern in local and global organizations regarding workplace connectivity in off-working time. After office hours, connectivity to the workforce increases due to the flexible use of technology such as smartphones, laptops, and other portable devices. Previous studies regarding psychological health allude that employees' mental health is at higher risk while using smartphones in off-job hours due to emails, phone calls, texts, and other phone-related engagements. This study examines the relationship between tetheredness to technology on mental health through mediating role of sleep deprivation and moderating role of work to family conflict. We conducted an empirical study which consists of 255 IT Managers who filled out questionnaires to test the hypothesized influences by calculating correlation and regression through process macro. The findings showed that Tetheredness to technology has negatively correlated with mental health, sleep deprivation, and work to family conflicts. This study also discloses moderated mediation; the indirect effect of Tetheredness to technology on mental health through sleep deprivation is stronger for employees who have faced higher work to family conflicts. The results have practical implications for public and private IT-based organizations whose workforce has experienced off-working hours connectivity related to job stressors like 24/7 hours connectivity demands and job insecurity.
Analysis of Road Infrastructure Problems in Urban City, Karachi
Authors: Khalid Fabiha , Hussain Samar Shamim , Qureshi Hira
Published: February 2024

Road infrastructure is a significant part of the economic development of countries. Better performance of road communication system is significant part of all over the world. Developed countries make a significant effort for designing a well-managed traffic arrangement for the individuals. Furthermore, an efficient transport system is the key element for improving the country's economic conditions. Sustainable and efficient traffic management system is the backbone for humanizing the economic growth of developing countries. In case of Pakistan, Karachi is the main industrial hub for whole country's economy and accommodates enormous number of migrants. Due to this reason the population of city is increasing day by day. This paper presents the current situation of road infrastructure troubles in Karachi. The urban city is facing several numbers of issues that were already documented by researchers such as traffic congestion and road safety problems. On an urgent basis an efficient mass transit system is required to reduce the traffic jam conditions. The transport system of Karachi requires instant proper management rules and designed transport facilities. The aim of the paper is to identify the main traffic problems of the large urban city, Karachi, which is faced by the people in their daily life and to suggest recommendations for reducing the current situation related to traffic management strategies. The research methodology for this paper will be based on qualitative analysis of the road infrastructure troubles that are identified by the individuals through interviews and detailed group meetings.
Incidence of cervical and lumbar spine injuries in Brazilian air force helicopter pilots
Authors: AR Bezerra Thiago , RV Rodrigues Ana Carolina , G Trigueiro Thiago , M Occulate Liliana , RMO Carriço Hamilton , Mendes Faria Leonardo
Published: March 2024

This paper is a brief analysis of the incidence of pain and discomfort caused by flying rotary-wing aircraft. This is due to the excessive vibration exerted by the rotors on the pilot's seat, which is absorbed by the pilot's spine, and the posture adopted by the pilot during the flight due to the layout of the controls. Air forces from various countries such as Israel, Sweden, England, among others, have considered low back pain to be a primary health problem in airmen and admit that this type of problem is detrimental to flight safety, given that the pain acts throughout the flight and can appear at a level that distracts the pilot. The aim of this study was to clarify the incidence of pain and discomfort among rotary-wing pilots in the Brazilian Air Force. To help carry out the study, an online questionnaire with multiple-choice, scale and full answer questions was used, answered by 124 aviation officers belonging to the Brazilian Air Force. Corroborating previous research in this area, we identified that the main discomforts are related to the position of piloting the aircraft, mainly located in the region of the spine. Most of this discomfort lasts from a few minutes to a few hours. The main preventative methods used by helicopter pilots are related to strength training. Thus, we can infer the awareness of pilots and authorities of the importance of physical exercise, thus inferring an important preventive measure.
Irrigation water quality of middle awash river basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Taddese Girma
Published: March 2024

The Awash River acts as a major natural drain for several tributaries and hot springs along its course, and it is the main source of irrigation water in Middle Awash Valley. Hence, evaluation of irrigation water quality through time and space could help for salinity control. Two diversion weirs: Metehara and Melka Sadi and two pump sites: Melka Werer and Ambash were sampling sites. Water quality evaluation was caried for seven years. The pH value did not change over years. However, it slightly increased from July-September. ECw value was higher in June than the rest of sampling months. The ECw value from upstream to downstream ranged from 0.25-0.52dS/m. All samples collected from all sites showed values below FAO water quality guidelines for restriction. Thus, no salinity related or cropping problem should be expected because of using the Awash River water for irrigation. The ECw of Awash River water was lower during the rainy season than dry months. Which its water quality was inversely related to its flow. The combined effect of ECw and sodicity values on permeability or infiltration rate was in the recommendable range. However, in the draught years of June month care must be taken in down streams. Particularly, for more sensitive crops to salinity. Specific-ion toxicity hazardous was non-existent in using irrigation water from Awash River. Sodium significantly correlates with ECw and Adj.RNa rather the rest of cations. Sedimentation and siltation in the Middle Awash Valley is becoming great concern for maintenance of canal riverbank and drain to most projects in rainy seasons utilizing it for irrigation and other uses.
A dot-blot ELISA preliminary evaluation using PvMSP1-42 recombinant protein as antigen for serological diagnosis of Plasmodium vivax infection in Thailand
Authors: Choosang Kantima , Boonsilp Siriphan , Kritsiriwuthinan Kanyanan , Chumchuang Palin , Thanacharoensakun Nanthawan , Saai Aminoh , Pongparit Sawanya
Published: March 2024

Plasmodium vivax is the most prevalent cause of malaria in Thailand and is predominant in malarial endemic areas worldwide. P. vivax infection is characterized by low parasitemia, latent liver-stage parasites, or asymptomatic infections leading to underreported P. vivax cases. These are significant challenges for controlling and eliminating P. vivax from endemic countries. This study developed and evaluated a dot-blot enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using PvMSP1-42 recombinant antigen for serological diagnosis based on the detection of antibodies against P. vivax. The optimal PvMSP1-42 concentration and dilutions of anti-human IgG horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated antiserum were tested on 88 serum samples from P. vivax, Plasmodium falciparum and bacterial infection, including healthy individuals. A cut-off titer of 1:800 produced optimal values for sensitivity and specificity of 90.9 and 98.2%, respectively, with an accuracy of 95.5%. The positive and negative predictive values were 96.8 and 94.7% respectively. The results from microscopic examination and dot-blot ELISA showed strong agreement with the 0.902 kappa index. Thus, the dot-blot ELISA using PvMSP1-42 antigen provided high sensitivity and specificity suitable for serodiagnosis of P. vivax infection. The test is a simple and quick diagnostic assay suitable for field testing as it does not require specific equipment or particular skills.
Ken Albala: The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts
Authors: Murrell Di
Published: February 2024

Ken Albala: The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts: University of Illinois Press, 2023: 232 pp., paperback, £23.99.
Trudy van der Wees, translated by Katja der Brugge: The Wizard of the Kitchen. How a Dutch Chef Became a Pioneer in British Culinary Education
Authors: Crowden James
Published: March 2024

Trudy van der Wees, translated by Katja der Brugge: The Wizard of the Kitchen. How a Dutch Chef Became a Pioneer in British Culinary Education: Cicero Publiciteit via Printondemand-worldwide.com, 2022: 128 pp., paperback, £27.00.
Collaboration with local tax authorities providing tax information
Authors: Majka Paweł
Published: March 2024

Currently, there is an increasing cooperation in the exchange of tax information, and this information is also obtained from local tax authorities by other public administration bodies. The issue of providing tax information by local tax authorities is a part of a broader topic concerning the cooperation between administrative bodies. Collaboration between authorities in this regard brings about numerous challenges related to limiting the scope of information provision and the procedure in which it occurs. It is crucial to have legal mechanisms that ensure an efficient process of providing information while protecting the taxpayer’s rights. There is no doubt about the need to limit, for example, tax secrecy when disclosing information about taxpayers to other public authorities as part of their duties. Any intrusion into the right to privacy should be balanced with both the public interest and the taxpayer’s interest. The existing regulations regarding the subject matter of information provision by local tax authorities and the list of entities entitled to request this information are considered clear and not raising any doubts in their application. However, regarding the procedure for providing information and the form in which disclosure or refusal should take place, legislative changes are necessary, including the introduction of an obligation to inform the taxpayer about the disclosure of their information.
Opłaty przy zezwoleniach uzależnionych od przesadzenia drzew bądź krzewów lub dokonania ich nasadzeń zastępczych
Authors: Hermanowski Karol
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza administacyjnoprawnych zagadnień dotychących charakteru opłaty za usunięcie drzewalub krzewu oraz uzależnienia wydania zezwolenia na usunięcie drzewa lub krzewu od przesadzenia ich albo wykonania nasadzeń zastępczych. Celowym zabiegiem jest wyjaśnienie zagadnień w oparciu o koncepcję normatywną oraz dorobek doktryny w tym zakresie. Priorytetem jest dokonanie teoretycznej analizy i charakterystyki mechanizmów prawnych w tej materii, jak również ustalenie zasadności ich zastosowania oraz prawidłowości dotyczących jej regulacji prawnych w polskim porządku prawnym.
Isoegomaketone alleviates inflammatory response and oxidative stress in sepsis lung injury
Authors: Rao Yunwei , Lin Hai , Rao Huan , Rao Yunkun , Tang Xiaoyuan , Zuo Huimin , Wang Ying
Published: March 2024

Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute organ dysfunction, which frequently leads to acute lung injury (ALI) in approximately 40% of cases. Isoegomaketone (IK) is a constituent of essential oil found in P. frutescens, known for its diverse biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects. However, the regulatory impact of IK on ALI in the context of sepsis remains poorly understood.
Methods: Pathological alterations in lung tissues were assessed using hematoxylin and eosin staining. Enumeration of total leukocytes and neutrophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was performed using a hematocytometer, while the levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, IL-10, and IL-17 in BALF were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent serological assay. In addition, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione (GSH) in lung tissues were assessed using respective commercial kits; cell apoptosis was evaluated using the terminal deoxynucleotide transferase--mediated dUTP nick end-labeling assay, and protein expressions were determined through Western blot analysis.
Results: Our findings revealed that cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) treatment in mice induced severe lung injury, characterized by increased lung injury scores, significant bleeding, neutrophil infiltration, and alveolar edema. However, treatment with IK at a dose of 10 mg/kg ameliorated CLP-induced lung injury, while IK dose of 5 mg/kg showed no significant effect. Additionally, IK treatment at 10 mg/kg reduced CLP-induced inflammation by decreasing levels of IL-6, IL-1β, IL-10, and IL-17. Furthermore, IK at 10 mg/kg attenuated CLP-induced oxidative stress by modulating levels of MDA, MPO, SOD, and GSH. Moreover, IK treatment with a dose of 10 mg/kg activated the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2–heme oxygenase-1 (Nrf2–HO-1) pathway by enhancing the protein expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that IK could mitigate the inflammatory response and oxidative stress associated with sepsis-induced ALI, supporting IK as a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of sepsis-associated ALI.
RNF135 promotes cell proliferation and autophagy in lung adenocarcinoma by promoting the phosphorylation of ULK1
Authors: Zhuang Lichun , Shi Guanhui , Sun Yuejun
Published: March 2024

Objective: To detect the expression of RING finger protein 135 (RNF135) in lung adenocarcinoma tissues and explore its role in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma.
Methods: Bioinformation analysis, quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and immunoblotting technique discovered the expression of RNF135 in lung adenocarcinoma tissues. Cell counting kit-8 and colony formation, immunostaining, and immunoblot assays examined the effects of RNF135 on cell growth and autophagy. Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), immunostaining, and immuoblotting were conducted to confirm the mechanism.
Results: RNF135 was highly expressed in lung adenocarcinoma. In addition, RNF135 promoted lung adenocarcinoma cell growth. Further, data confirmed that RNF135 promoted autophagy in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Mechanically, RNF135 directly interacted with Unc-51-like autophagy activating kinase 1 (ULK1) to promote its phosphorylation level.
Conclusion: RNF135 promoted cell growth and autophagy in lung adenocarcinoma by promoting the phosphorylation of ULK1.
Etika Komunikasi Politik dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Zikrullah  , Mena Sari
Published: February 2024

This article aims to discuss Islamic views on political communication ethics. Through literature review, this study argues that communication ethics based on the principles of the Qur'an are essentially speaking correctly and honestly (sadidan), contextually (baligha), simply (maysura), gently (layyina), kindly (karima), and appropriate (ma'rufa), throughwhich one's communication is likely to be effective. In regard with the ethics of political communication, general speaking it have been regulated substantially through moral standards that have been explained in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad Saw. The ethics of political communication in Islam essentially reflects the broad moral and ethical principles of Islam, including the principles of honesty (al-a'dl), justice (al-qist), respect (al-ihsan), avoiding injustice (al-zulm), dialogue, tolerance (al-tasamuh), encouragement of goodness (al-amr bil ma'ruf), and constructive criticism.
Narratives of parents’ participation in their children’s education
Authors: Adelabu Oluwatoyin Jumoke , Mncube Vusi
Published: March 2024

Parents are an important part of any educational progress, and they are recognised as of key importance in children’s learning. In addition, fruitful parents’ participation in children’s education has been reported to facilitate the development of learners’ values, positive attitudes, and behaviour in which their emotional balance and maturity have also been reported to be supported and boosted. With this study, we sought to investigate narratives of parents’ participation in their children’s education at a secondary school in the Amathole West district of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. The study was underpinned by Epstein’s theory of parental involvement and the ecological framework. A qualitative approach was adopted in this study, with a sample of 8 participants (parents), and data were collected through interviews. The findings reveal that parents who were fully involved in their children’s education could track and monitor their children’s progress at school and such parents quickly knew about any problems and talked to their children’s teacher about it. Consequently, we recommend that parents must be more actively involved in their children’s education by collaborating with their children’s teachers to bring out the best in their children.
Fitting square pegs into a round hole. Curating heterogeneous oceanographic data at BCO-DMO
Authors: Soenen Karen , Kinkade Danie , Shepherd Adam , Saito Mak A. , Gerlach Dana , Merchant Lynne M. , Newman Sawyer , Rauch Shannon , York Amber
Published: February 2024

BCO-DMO is a domain-specific repository containing 18 years of curated, heterogeneous oceanographic data. Data managers are at the core of the repository, applying the F.A.I.R. principles to every dataset coming in. This talk steers the audience through such a curated dataset, covering the advancements and challenges that comes with domain curation.
A positivação do Ubuntu como um princípio jurídico e político-constitucional da África
Authors: Roda Arménio Alberto Rodrigues da
Published: March 2024

Resumo: A expressão Ubuntu é apresentada muitas vezes como uma mera cosmovisão ontológica, filosófica africana. Entretanto, este artigo tem objetivo de equiparar a filosofia Ubuntu como uma categoria de princípios jurídicos abertos de natureza constitucional, que, embora não estejam plasmados formalmente, nas Constituições escritas dos países da África austral, que partilham da cultura bantu, possuem um caráter deôntico normativo. Portanto, vale frisar que essa categoria de pensamento está presente socialmente como uma norma de razão prática, da qual emana o conceito de justiça dos povos bantus, os quais preservam uma identidade cultural comunitarista, ao invés do liberalismo ocidental individualista. A proposta deste estudo é associar essa cosmovisão a um fundamento constitucional dos Estados africanos, sobretudo os da África austral, equiparando com os princípios da dignidade humana, igualdade e liberdade etc., sendo importante para a consolidação dos direitos humanos na África. Por outra perspectiva, confronta-se essa cosmovisão em virtude dos paradigmas pós-modernos do liberalismo global, que também está amalgamado atualmente, nos países africanos. E, para concreção desse objetivo, a pesquisa será conduzida por uma metodologia pautada na revisão bibliográfica e por método de abordagem dedutiva, coadjuvada pelos elementos da dogmática jurídica constitucional.
As acepções de crítica no Kant pré-crítico
Authors: Santana Jr. Paulo Borges de
Published: March 2024

Resumo: Um dos desafios do comentário à filosofia kantiana é lidar com as possíveis acepções do termo “crítica”, juntamente com a possível motivação do autor na escolha desse termo, para intitular suas principais obras. Neste artigo, enfatizando a fecundidade de significado do termo “crítica”, mostra-se que a sua ligação com o estabelecimento de limites à metafísica foi um processo sinuoso, o qual perpassou preocupações de naturezas heterogêneas. Para tanto, problematiza-se, primeiramente, o aparecimento do conceito de crítica, em especial, em NEV de 1765 e, posteriormente, com base nas Reflexões até 1770, identifica-se como a sua equivocidade, mais do que um empecilho, favoreceu a construção de seu protagonismo, no corpus kantiano. Assim, o pensamento crítico em Kant, em vez de uma posição diante do problema da metafísica, explicita-se como uma posição diante dos mais diversos problemas do sujeito moderno.
Different methods and times to estimate heat production in sheep fed with sunflower meal
Authors: Geraseev Luciana Castro , Santos Sarah Silva , Chaves Amália Saturnino , Machado Fernanda Samarini
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to assess the oxygen pulse and heart rate method (O2P-HR) using a respiration chamber at different measurement times for estimate the heat production (HP) of lambs fed increasing levels of sunflower meal in their diet. Twenty-four lambs were assigned to four experimental diets (0, 100, 200, and 300 g of sunflower meal kg-1 DM). Heat production was estimated using the O2P-HR (HPO2P) method and a respirometry chamber (HPRC). Measurements were obtained by simultaneously measuring heart rate (HR) and oxygen consumption over 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 h. A flow-through respirometry chamber for small ruminants was used to determine oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide and methane production. Data on dietary treatment, measurement times and their interactions were analyzed as repeated measures using mixed model procedures and Restricted Maximum Likelihood (REML) estimation. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to compare techniques. There was no effect of the different levels of sunflower meal inclusion on VO2 and heat production. The HPO2P (126.16 kcal/ BW0.75/day) was 2% higher than that of the HPRC (124.61 kcal/ BW0.75/day), and the correlation coefficients was 0.628. The coefficient of variation was greater for the HPO2P (21.33%) than for HPRC (11.44%). HR (beats/min), VO2 (mL/min/BW0.75) and O2P-HR (mL/beat) required measurement times of 24, 15 and 9 hours, respectively. A measurement time of 24 h was necessary to ensure a more accurate estimate of the heat production using the O2P-HR method.