bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reinscribing La Llorona
Authors: Hernandez Melanie
Published: January 2024

This article performs a semiotic analysis of La Llorona in Gloria Anzaldúa’s children’s book, Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y la Llorona, and Sandra Cisneros’s adult picture book, Have You Seen Marie?, theorizing both as examples of Anzaldúan praxis. The analysis begins with a close reading of Prietita and the Ghost Woman as a straightforward semiotic reinscription of meaning onto the laden signifier “La Llorona,” as represented in the cautionary folktale. This analysis elucidates the process of linguistic meaning making, exposing ideology when present and subverting ideology by layering additional meaning, a process Chela Sandoval refers to as “meta-ideologizing.” This reading of Prietita and the Ghost Woman provides the methodological frame to undertake a multitiered semiotic reading of Have You Seen Marie? Cisneros makes repeated allusions to La Llorona while refusing to complete the signification chain, never once mentioning La Llorona in a text that utilizes all her tropes and marries them to symbols referent to other female archetypes. In so doing, Have You Seen Marie? attempts a reconsolidation of symbols representing La Llorona, La Malinche, and La Virgen de Guadalupe as all part of the same unitary system. The text offers a symbolic “re-membering” of multiple archetypes as a symbolic, semiotic enactment of Anzaldúa’s “Coyolxauhqui imperative.”
Material Culture and the Affective Dimensions of Chicana/o History
Authors: Serna Laura Isabel
Published: January 2024

This research note introduces material in the Josefa L. Serna Papers held at the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library. By examining three objects from the collection, the author suggests that object-centered history can illuminate the interior, that is, the emotional and not just social lives of working class Mexican immigrant subjects.
“Druggies Drug Dealers Rapists and Killers”
Authors: Ana Otto Santa , Gómez Celeste , Juárez Marco , Cerón Kimberly , Reséndez Magaly , Hernández John , Gaytan Oscar , Hirose Yuina
Published: January 2024

We analyze the forty-fifth president’s public discourse to characterize the narrative he consistently articulated about unauthorized immigrants. We initially undertook this analysis on behalf of the legal defense of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees, to provide scientifically rigorous and replicable evidence that the president’s executive action to rescind the DACA program was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution. This is a critical discourse analysis of a large sample of his public discourse about immigration, from his first day as a presidential candidate to the day that he attempted to rescind DACA. We inductively analyzed thirteen speeches and 6,963 tweets that revealed an anti-immigrant narrative. We attempt to definitively demonstrate that he articulated racist statements about immigrants and Latinos, hence expressing constitutionally impermissible racial animus. Beyond our formal statement, we offer an explanation based on cognitive science and US history as to why his discourse resonates so well with a sizeable portion of the US electorate.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Labor Market in Argentina
Authors: Mertehikian Yasmin A. , Parrado Emilio A.
Published: January 2024

This paper investigates gender differences in the short- and longer-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment status in Argentina. Using individual cross-sectional and panel data from household surveys, we compare employment status (inactive, unemployed, self-employed, or employed, distinguishing between the formal and informal sectors) before, immediately after, and a year after the pandemic. We examine how gender intersects with education and age in affecting employment status transitions and the extent to which COVID-19 deepened gender, educational, and age inequalities. In the short term, the pandemic impacted the labor market position of men and women similarly. Partly because of the labor market policies of Argentina, the pandemic idled both men and women, particularly those in the informal sector but also the self-employed. However, after the pandemic, men regained their pre-pandemic status while women remained (or became) inactive. Within genders, labor market recovery varied with education and age. Young and less educated women were more exposed to the immediate and longer-term negative effects in a manner not observed among men. The pandemic accentuated not only gender inequalities in the labor market but also socioeconomic inequalities among women.
Bioavailability-based Environmental Quality Standards for metals under the Water Framework Directive
Authors: Durjava Mojca , Kolar Boris
Published: January 2024

Metals are naturally present in surface waters. By considering the bioavailability of a metal in an aquatic environment, we can more precisely predict the effect of a selected metal on aquatic organisms. This enables us to make a more reliable assessment of the compliance of the metal's concentration in inland surface waters with the environmental quality standard for that metal. In addition to complex-forming inorganic and organic ligands, the bioavailability of metals in water is also influenced by physicochemical conditions in the water. Metals occur in different concentrations and in different forms in aquatic environments. This is referred to as metal speciation. The bioavailability of a metal in water depends mainly on its speciation. Normally, a dissolved free metal ion is more bioavailable than a metal ion bound in a complex. The risks posed by given metals to aquatic environments are addressed under EU legislation in the Water Framework Directive (Council of the European Union, 2000) (WFD). The WFD’s purpose is to direct Member States to protect and improve the status of all water bodies throughout the European Union. Directive 2013/39/EC (Council of the European Union, 2013), which refers to priority substances as regards water policy, supplements the WFD and the Directive on environmental quality standards (Council of the European Union, 2008). For nickel and lead, Directive 2013/39/EC sets the annual average environmental quality standards (AA-EQS) for inland surface waters, which refer to biologically available concentrations of metals (AA-EQSbioavailable). In this way, uniform environmental quality standards for the entire European Union are determined for metals, allowing for a compliance assessment of metals for surface waters. In the article, we have presented an analysis of inland surface water monitoring data for nickel and lead, examining how the introduction of AA-EQSbioavailable affects the consistency of monitoring data for these metals. We used monitoring data from 2018 to 2021. To calculate bioavailable concentrations for nickel and lead, we used the bioavailability assessment model bio-met bioavailability tool v.2.3 (Bio-met, 2017). Additionally, for lead, we used equations (1), (2), and (3) to calculate the bioavailable concentration (European Commission, 2019). Based on the analysis conducted, we recommend the utilization of the bio-met model instead of the equations for calculating the concentration of bioavailable lead in the context of the annual compliance assessment of inland surface water monitoring data carried out by ARSO. Using the mentioned bioavailability assessment model, we have provided an upgrade in the methods used to assess metal’s concentration compliance with the EQS for that metal for surface waters. As a result, the requirements of Directive 2013/39/EC relating to biologically available concentrations of metals could be transferred to the Slovenian legal system.
Immunophenotyping with high-dimensional flow cytometry identifies Treg cell subsets associated with recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Li Sijin , Chen Zhen , Liu Mengchu , Li Liang , Cai Wensong , Lian Zhe-Xiong , Guan Haixia , Xu Bo
Published: January 2024

The activation of Treg cell subsets is critical for the prognosis of tumor patients; however, their heterogeneity and disease association in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) need further investigation. We performed high-dimensional flow cytometry for immunophenotyping on thyroid tissues and matched peripheral blood samples from patients with multinodular goiters or PTC. We analyzed CD4+ T cell and Treg cell phenotypes and compared the recurrence-free survival of PTC patients with different Treg cell subset characteristics using TCGA. Furthermore, PTC recurrent and non-recurrent group were compared by multiplex immunohistochemistry. High-dimensional flow cytometry and bioinformatics analysis revealed an enrichment of Tregs in tumors compared with multinodular goiters and peripheral blood specimens. Moreover, effector Tregs (e-Tregs) as well as FOXP3+ non-Tregs were enriched in tumor samples, and the expression of CD39, PD-1, and CD103 increased on tumor Tregs. TCGA data analysis showed that individuals with CD39hi PD-1loCD103loe-Treghi and CD39loPD-1loCD103hie-Treghi expression patterns had a high recurrence rate. According to the multiplex immunohistochemistry and analysis, compared with non-recurrent group, the proportion of high recurrence rate effector Treg clusters (CD39+PD-1−CD103− plus CD39−PD-1−CD103+) was increased in recurrent patients. Overall, our results highlight the potential of e-Treg subsets as future immunotherapy targets for PTC recurrence.
Psychiatric complications in Graves’ disease
Authors: Holmberg Mats , Malmgren Helge , Berglund Peter F , Johansson Birgitta , Nyström Helena Filipsson
Published: January 2024

Background

Mood disorders are common in Graves’ disease despite treatment. The pathogenic mechanisms involved are unknown and so is whether previous psychiatric disease influences these symptoms.

Methods

This is a longitudinal study conducted in Sweden on 65 women with newly diagnosed Graves’ disease and 65 matched controls. Participants were examined during hyperthyroidism and after 15 months of treatment. Examinations included blood sampling, and psychiatric testing with the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale for Affective Syndromes and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV – Axis I Disorders. We also performed two analyses of a national population-based registry to determine previous psychiatric diagnoses and previous prescriptions of psychoactive drugs in (i) all patients we asked to participate and (ii) all Swedish women given a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism during 2013–2018, comparing them to matched controls.

Results

There was no increased previous psychiatric comorbidity in Graves’ patients compared to controls. There was no higher prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and prescriptions of psychoactive drugs between (i) included GD patients compared to those who declined participation and (ii) women with a hyperthyroidism diagnosis in 5 years prior to their diagnosis, compared to matched controls. Depression scores and anxiety scores were higher in patients compared to controls both during hyperthyroidism (depression (median (IQR): 7.5 (5.0–9.5) vs 1.0 (0.5–2.5) P < 0.001), anxiety: 7.7 (5.0–11) vs 2.5 (1.0–4.0) P < 0.001) and after treatment (depression: 2.5 (1.5–5.0) vs 1.5 (0.5-3.5) P < 0.05), anxiety: 4.0 (2.5–7.5) vs 3.0 (1.5-5.0) P < 0.05). Patients with a previous psychiatric condition, mild eye symptoms, and a younger age had more anxiety at 15 months compared to patients without these symptoms and a higher age (all p<0.05).

Conclusion

Graves’ disease affects patients’ mood despite treatment. A previous psychiatric condition, mild eye symptoms, and a younger age increase the vulnerability for long-lasting symptoms and require specific attention.
Bioanalytical methods and extraction techniques for the quantification of hydrochlorothiazide and its pharmaceutical combinations: A comprehensive review
Authors: Chakraborty Atyurmila , Jayaseelan Kavitha , Rathinam Seetharaman , K. S. Kokilambigai , K. Nethra
Published: January 2024

Hydrochlorothiazide has been utilized clinically for the past half-century, which is popularly known as a “water pill” as it produces increased urine output. The advancement of bioanalytical methods brought a dynamic field with exciting opportunities for future research. The current review emphasis the bioanalytical methods employed for the quantitative estimation of Hydrochlorothiazide as monotherapy and its popularly used combinational medications available from 1956 to till date. A fixed dose of 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide with 43 combinational medications is currently available in the market and these combinations are widely employed in the treatment of hypertensive people; those whose blood pressure does not respond effectively to monotherapy of hydrochlorothiazide and also for the treatment of edema (excess fluid in the body) caused by illness such as heart failure, liver problems, and renal disease. It has been convincingly demonstrated that the combination of any two antihypertensive medications belonging to different groups of the same category, significantly lowers blood pressure, in comparison with the effect produced by increasing the dose of a single medicament. Among the various analytical techniques employed for the estimation of Hydrochlorothiazide, the review portrays that hyphenated technique, in specific liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy was widely employed. The validation parameters namely linearity, LOD, LOQ for individual drug and their combinations, were successfully calibrated. The effectiveness of analytical approaches was evaluated and enhanced for chemical factors. The involvement of green chemistry in the optimized methods for the evaluation of Hydrochlorothiazide for the future development, are suggested.
Portrait of Contemporary Ḥadith Commentary Book: A Study of The Book Faṭḥ al-Mun‘īm Syarḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim By Mūsā Syāhīn Lāsyīn
Authors: Bin Ja'Far Hasbullah , Suparmin Sudirman
Published: January 2024

The book “Fatḥ al-Mun’im Syarḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim” by Mūsā Syāhīn Lāsyīn is one of the contemporary hadith commentary books. This research aims to discuss the commentary book, starting from the question: what is the portrait of the book Fath al-Mun’im as a contemporary hadith commentary book. This research is qualitative in nature. It is categorized as library research or literature study, with the primary source being the book Fatḥ al-Mun’im. The research was conducted using a content analysis approach, which involves an in-depth discussion of the content of the book Faṭḥ al-Mun’īm; a quick overview of the entire book and a careful reading of selected random chapters. The results of this research indicate that the portrait of the book Fatḥ al-Mun’im as a contemporary hadith commentary book is reflected in its commentary subject matter that follows current trends, its well-organized and systematic structure, and its diverse methods and approaches
Comparative Analysis of Prophetic Inheritance Systems and Legal Frameworks in Monotheistic Religions
Authors: Irwansyah Shindu , Goffary Irfan
Published: January 2024

This study aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of inheritance systems within the Abrahamic monotheistic religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Employing a qualitative approach and descriptive-analytical methodology, the research reveals key insights. Firstly, all three religions incorporate fundamental principles into their inheritance laws, reflecting ideals of equity, familial care, and religious commitment. Secondly, while variations exist in the execution of inheritance regulations, commonalities prevail, including recognition of inheritance rights for specific heirs such as children and spouses. Thirdly, significant differences emerge in the intricate details and implementation of inheritance rules. Islam features highly detailed and structured provisions, while Judaism allows more flexibility, and Christianity exhibits denominational variations. Lastly, religious authorities play a substantial role in resolving inheritance disputes across these religions. This study offers valuable insights for shaping fair and sustainable inheritance frameworks in diverse, multicultural societies
Addressing Environmental Concerns: Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Teachers in Promoting Environmental Ethics
Authors: Jamilah Nur Asiah , Widodo Muhammad , Suhendi Endi
Published: January 2024

The imperative of instilling environmental ethics in educational institutions has never been more pressing in the face of global environmental challenges. Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School presents a unique case study in the successful integration of environmental love ethics within its pedagogical framework. This research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing observation, interviews, and document analysis to explore the strategies used by teachers at Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School. The focus was on understanding how environmental ethics are taught and practiced within the Pesantren setting. The study examined the methods of modeling, habituation, punishment, and lecturing, analyzing how each contributes to the overall objective of fostering environmental consciousness among students. The findings reveal that modeling by teachers plays a critical role in setting a behavioral standard for students. Habituation methods, such as daily duty rosters and community service activities, effectively inculcate routine environmental practices. The punishment method, while used sparingly, effectively reinforces the importance of adhering to environmental standards. Lectures, particularly those grounded in religious texts, provide a theoretical and moral basis for environmental ethics. The integration of these methods has led to a comprehensive approach to environmental education, with students demonstrating a deeper understanding and commitment to environmental stewardship. The study underscores the potential of religious and ethical teachings in shaping environmental attitudes and behaviors, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to environmental education.
Reevaluating Gender Dynamics: A Critical Analysis of Misogynistic Narratives in Hadith Literature
Authors: Rodliyana M. Dede
Published: January 2024

The discourse on religion and feminism often includes an analysis of the social construction of women in religious teachings. Feminist scholars argue that religious doctrines and interpretations, including those in Islam, have historically propagated subordinate views of women. This study examines such perceptions within Islamic Hadiths, specifically focusing on hadiths deemed misogynistic, as reported by al-Nasā’ī and other primary sources. This qualitative study employs a bibliographic approach, scrutinizing the authenticity and contextual meaning of the Hadiths. It involves a critical examination of the chain of transmission (sanad) and the text (matan) of the hadiths. The study also considers the historical and cultural context of these narrations and engages feminist perspectives to offer alternative interpretations. The hadiths from al-Nasā’ī are generally classified as hasan (sound), based on the credibility of the narrators. Variations in the text across different reports are critically examined for consistency in meaning. The study finds that while the hadiths reflect the patriarchal culture of their time, their interpretation is subject to the context and can align with Islamic teachings on justice and gender equality. The analysis suggests that these Hadiths, when contextualized, do not inherently convey misogynistic intentions. The study concludes that the perception of misogyny in the hadiths is influenced by their interpretation and historical context. A more nuanced understanding reveals that these hadiths can be interpreted in ways that support harmony and equality within the family, aligning with broader Islamic principles.
Alfred Jules Ayer’s Logical Positivism: A Critical Examination and Its Relevance in Islamic Studies
Authors: Sholihah Amilatu , Anwar Idris Muhammad
Published: January 2024

This article delves into the philosophical ideas of Alfred Jules Ayer, specifically focusing on his contributions to logical positivism. The research methodology employed is a literature review, utilizing a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach. The study is structured around four key aspects. Firstly, it provides an overview of the historical evolution of logical positivism. Secondly, it elucidates the theoretical framework of Alfred Jules Ayer’s logical positivism. Thirdly, it explores the criticisms leveled by Karl Popper against Ayer’s logical positivism, particularly concerning induction and verification. Lastly, the article investigates the relevance of Ayer’s concept of verification to the field of Islamic studies. The study concludes by discussing the applicability of Ayer’s verification concept to Islamic studies, drawing parallels with the concept of “tabayyun” in Islamic jurisprudence. “Tabayyun” signifies the meticulous scrutiny and verification of information, particularly when it originates from an untrustworthy source (a “fasiq”). This process aligns with Ayer’s emphasis on verifying meaningful propositions, ensuring the quest for clear truths in both philosophy and Islamic jurisprudence
Being in the Digital World: A Heideggerian Perspective
Authors: Hambali Radea Yuli. A
Published: January 2024

The rapid advancement of the digital age has dramatically reshaped various aspects of human existence. Drawing from Martin Heidegger’s philosophical insights, this study explores the profound implications of digital technology on human life, particularly focusing on the concepts of enframing, alienation, authenticity, and the transformation of human relationships and temporality. Employing a qualitative, theoretical analysis, the study delves into Heidegger’s philosophical constructs of “Dasein,” “being-with-others,” and “enframing” to interpret the contemporary digital experience. The analysis synthesizes insights from Heidegger’s works with current digital phenomena, examining the impact of technology on human identity, relationships, and the perception of time. The study reveals that the digital age, while offering connectivity and efficiency, engenders a sense of alienation and challenges to authenticity. Digital interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face encounters, altering the nature of “being-with-others.” The perpetual flow of digital information disrupts traditional temporal experiences, impacting the contemplative nature of “Dasein.” Moreover, the construction of online identities poses questions about the authenticity of self in the virtual domain. The findings underscore the tension between the benefits and challenges of digital technology. While digital advancements facilitate unprecedented global connections, they also risk commodifying human experiences and relationships. The study highlights the need for critical engagement with technology, advocating for a mindful approach that fosters genuine human connection and preserves authenticity in the digital era
Akran Makale Atıf Etkisi: Türkiye Adresli Bilgibilim Makaleleri Üzerine Bir Deneme
Authors: Köksal Mücella Sena , Al Umut
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’nin bilgibilime yaptığı katkılar incelenmekte, Türkiye adresli bilgibilim makalelerinin atıflar açısından literatürde kabul görme durumu değerlendirilmektedir. Bir başka ifadeyle Türkiye’nin bilgibilim literatürüne yaptığı niceliksel katkı akran çalışmaları dikkate alınarak atıflar üzerinden karşılaştırılmaktadır. Araştırmada kullanılan temel veri seti Web of Science aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir ve Türkiye adresli 600 bilgibilim makalesini kapsamaktadır. Araştırmanın bulguları Türkiye adresli bilgibilim makalelerinin çok farklı disiplinlerdeki araştırmacılar tarafından üretildiğini göstermektedir. Yapılan çalışma, söz konusu veriler üzerinden bir ölçev denemesi şeklinde nitelendirilebilir. Eleştiriye açık birçok yönü olmasına rağmen, önerilen ölçev, her disiplinin kendi etkinliğini ve kendi alanındaki konumunu, emsallerine kıyasla aldığı atıf sayısına dayanarak ölçmesine olanak tanır. Kavramsal arka planı daha önce tamamlanan bir lisansüstü teze dayanan araştırma kapsamında “akran makale” bir derginin aynı sayısında yayımlanmış makaleleri tanımlarken, “akran makale atıf etkisi” bir makalenin akranlarına göre elde ettiği atıf sayısına bağlı olarak hangi kategoride olduğunu nitelemektedir. Günümüzde ve özellikle Türkiye’de hızlı geliştiği görülen ancak sağlıklı gelişmediği düşünülen araştırma değerlendirme literatürü bağlamında konuya yönelik farklı bakış açısı getirmek ve yapılacak tartışmalara katkı sağlamak araştırmanın hedefleri arasında yer almaktadır.
Demographic Differences and Professional Stress of College Employees: A Case Study in Serbia
Authors:   College of Textile Design, Technology and Management in Belgrade, Bulatovic Jelisavka
Published: January 2024

This study explores the perception of professional stress and stress coping strategies in a sample of 80 employees at the college. The data was collected by using an inventory of perceived sources of stress and work stress indicator (coping scale). In addition to developing the concept of professional stress, the study had two objectives: to measure the level of professional stress in different categories of staff at the college and to study and analyze stress in Serbia in relation to individual differences (gender, age, marital status, parenthood, number of children, education, class, and working hours). The highest level of stress experienced was by respondents with three or more children, over 50 years old, have a college degree, and professors. Employees younger than 30 years of age, members of the student parliament, employees with a university degree, and the parents of one child experienced the lowest level of stress. As for the relationship between individual differences and stress levels, the results show that there is a relationship between age, marital status, parenting, and the education of the children and how they are experiencing stress. By contrast, gender, class, and working hours are not associated with it. The research integrates a broader set of variables that are prerequisites to a better understanding of demographic and employment factors that lead to professional stress. This should help better understand the proportion of variance of employee satisfaction, performance, and help better cope with it.
Praxis in Left-Handers
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Króliczak Gregory
Published: January 2024

Neuropsychological and neuroimaging evidence convincingly implicates the left cerebral hemisphere in the representation of skilled movements (praxis) in right-handers. Compelling and consistent data on the organization of praxis in left-handed individuals has only recently started to emerge. This new evidence, again both from neuropsychology and neuroimaging, supports the notion that in left-handers the neural substrate of praxis skills is less asymmetric, i.e., it is more bilaterally organized. Up until recently, though, the neuropsychological literature on brain-damaged left-handers was often dominated by descriptions of more or less atypical cases and dissociations of functions observed in such individuals. Associations of deficits, linked to anatomic proximity rather than to a common cerebral specialization, were rarely found worth publishing and/or in-depth discussions. This paper first reviews some of the most relevant and/or well-known reports on representations of different categories of skilled manual gestures in right- and left-handers, with a view to support the idea that these skills are mediated by a common system. Then, based on neuroimaging evidence from healthy subjects, a few individuals with unusual organization of praxis are discussed. These disparate cases quite likely represent natural variation in functional asymmetries. It is yet to be determined whether the effect of a more bilateral organization of cognitive skills in this population is just due to a much higher incidence of atypical representations of functions or rather a general tendency for all left-handers to have their brains less asymmetrically organized.
A condução da política monetária durante o Plano Cruzado
Authors: MORAES PEDRO BODIN DE
Published: January 2024

RESUMO Este artigo analisa a política monetária durante o Plano Cruzado. Argumenta-se que o estabelecimento da taxa de juros overnight em nível muito baixo (em torno de 15% / ano) foi um dos principais fatores para o rápido surgimento de excesso de demanda em quase todos os mercados. Esse afrouxamento excessivo da política monetária foi resultado da decisão do governo de transformar títulos públicos indexados em títulos de valor fixo, assumindo que a inflação futura seria zero. A política monetária do Plano Cruzado é comparada às políticas adotadas na Argentina nos primeiros meses do Plano Austral e em Israel a partir de julho de 1985. Essa comparação revela que em ambos os casos o processo de remonetização da economia foi feito de forma muito mais gradual do que no Brasil, e que em ambos os países não houve excesso de demanda na fase inicial do congelamento de preços.
As finanças públicas no “Estado Novo”, 1937-45
Authors: COUTINHO MAURICIO C. , SZMRECSÁNYI TAMÁS
Published: January 2024

RESUMO A intervenção do Estado na economia e as políticas públicas governamentais costumam ser vistas nas economias periféricas como um dos principais fatores do processo de desenvolvimento. Segundo a maioria dos historiadores, o período do Estado Novo teve grande importância na evolução recente da economia brasileira, representando uma virada do sistema primário-exportador para o atual, baseado no setor industrial e no mercado interno. O artigo pretende testar essas hipóteses em termos quantitativos e qualitativos, comparando a evolução das finanças públicas brasileiras entre 1938 e 1945 com os oito anos anteriores e posteriores (de 1930 a 1937 e de 1946 a 1953).
A economia política no Brasil hoje
Authors: POSSAS MARIO
Published: January 2024

RESUMO Este artigo está dividido em duas partes completamente diferentes. A primeira apresenta um breve comentário comentado sobre as principais contribuições para o debate teórico em Economia Política no Brasil nos anos 80, compreendendo três grandes correntes: a marxista/neomarxista, a neoricardiana e a pós-keynesiana. A segunda parte tenta identificar algumas das questões mais importantes que os economistas políticos (não apenas no Brasil) enfrentam na atual crise da teoria econômica que dizem respeito, na visão do autor, aos problemas teóricos do tempo na economia: lógica vs. tempo histórico; curto prazo vs. longo prazo; equilíbrio vs. análise dinâmica.
Taxa de poupança e política econômica: notas sobre as possibilidades de crescimento numa economia com restrições
Authors: GIAMBIAGI FABIO , AMADEO EDWARD J.
Published: January 2024

RESUMO O artigo discute a relação entre poupança e crescimento econômico, de forma a integrar as principais contribuições dos modelos baseados na hipótese de pleno emprego e aqueles que pressupõem a existência de capacidade ociosa. O texto desenvolve um modelo híbrido para mostrar que a eficácia das políticas depende da situação real de cada economia. Assim, recomendações úteis em um determinado contexto podem ser completamente incorretas em outro. Tendo este referencial teórico como guia, são apresentados três casos paradigmáticos e analisados os efeitos sobre os investimentos esperados em cada uma das diferentes situações, a partir das políticas oficiais.
O Estado e o comércio internacional: tecnologia e competitividade
Authors: NIOSI JORGE , FAUCHER PHILIPPE
Published: January 2024

RESUMO A teoria pura do comércio internacional é essencialmente um capítulo da economia. Não leva em consideração o papel do Estado. No entanto, esse papel é crucial no capitalismo contemporâneo. Na primeira seção deste artigo, as tendências básicas do comércio internacional são examinadas. Na segunda seção são discutidos alguns aspectos teóricos da evolução da teoria do comércio internacional. A terceira seção traz uma análise do papel do Estado no comércio internacional e no desenvolvimento tecnológico. O artigo conclui destacando a necessidade de “reintroduzir o Estado” na economia.
Recursos, emprego e financiamento do desenvolvimento: produzir sem destruir
Authors: SACHS IGNACY
Published: January 2024

RESUMO Este artigo começa a negar a crença otimista de que somente o crescimento será capaz de resolver os problemas de emprego do Brasil. De qualquer forma, na década de 80 o crescimento foi reduzido no Brasil devido à pressão externa. Mas o Brasil dispõe de um enorme mercado interno. Para retomar o crescimento, é preciso uma estratégia de desenvolvimento que preserve os recursos naturais do país. Essa estratégia deve evitar os erros opostos de “ecologismo” e “economismo”. A tarefa essencial é construir uma “reserva de desenvolvimento” para evitar a perda de recursos, que pode ser originada da sub ou superutilização de recursos. Um inventário de medidas nesse sentido é apresentado na parte final do artigo.
Nonparametric Item Response Models: A Comparison on Recovering True Scores
Authors: Franco Vithor Rosa , Wiberg Marie , Bastos Rafael Valdece Sousa
Published: January 2024

Abstract Nonparametric procedures are used to add flexibility to models. Three nonparametric item response models have been proposed, but not directly compared: the Kernel smoothing (KS-IRT); the Davidian-Curve (DC-IRT); and the Bayesian semiparametric Rasch model (SP-Rasch). The main aim of the present study is to compare the performance of these procedures in recovering simulated true scores, using sum scores as benchmarks. The secondary aim is to compare their performances in terms of practical equivalence with real data. Overall, the results show that, apart from the DC-IRT, which is the model that performs the worse, all the other models give results quite similar to those when sum scores are used. These results are followed by a discussion with practical implications and recommendations for future studies.
Análise de Perícias Psicológicas de Trânsito: Um Olhar sobre os Construtos Cognitivos
Authors: Souza Patrícia Emi de , Oliveira Katya Luciane de , Rueda Fabián J. M. , Inácio Amanda Lays Monteiro
Published: January 2024

Resumo O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar perícias psicológicas realizadas em cidades do Paraná do ano de 2019 no que tange aos aspectos cognitivos. Para tanto, foram consultados 1009 processos arquivados em clínicas credenciadas ao Departamento de Trânsito do Paraná (DETRAN-Pr). Os resultados, inerentes à caracterização das perícias, apontaram que os participantes com idade média de 27 anos, 44,4% possuindo ensino médio completo, 72,2% para a 1ª habilitação, 61% para a categoria A/B. Foram encontrados 12 tipos de instrumentos de Avaliação Psicológica padronizados. Os resultados apontam desempenho médio nos instrumentos e relação de dependência entre os principais construtos investigados. Considera-se que, além de habilidades cognitivas preservadas, a formação dos condutores desde o ensino básico é importante contribuinte para o trânsito seguro.
Construction and validation of the Sociosexual Skills Inventory
Authors: Mendes Vinicius Soares Alves , Soares Adriana Benevides , Hernandez José Augusto Evangelho
Published: January 2024

Abstract The period of youth represents a milestone for sexual transitions, including casual practices. However, having erotic experiences does not presume competence in seeking casual sex (CS), and having a repertoire that is not socially competent for casual sex (CS) can lead to sexual risks. Accordingly, this study constructed and generated evidence of validity for a measure of social skills (SS) related to CS. Initially, 48 items were constructed and applied to a valid sample of 571 heterosexual, cisgender and single young people. Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed, the initial items were reduced to 18 and divided into two factors: Direct Sociosexual Skills, with 11 items (a = .81 and ω = .81), and Indirect Sociosexual Skills, with seven items (a = .67 and ω = .67). This instrument could contribute to the promotion of sexual health, as a more elaborate SS repertoire would be related to lower rates of abuse, sexually transmitted infections and harassment.
The effect of corporate social activism: an integrative literature review
Authors: Siedschlag Djeison , Lana Jeferson
Published: January 2024

Abstract Individuals and organized groups may adopt social activism to demand corporate change to tackle many issues, from the companies’ lack of attention to social problems to global climate demands. This research considers that social activism influences organizations and aims to analyze the effects of this influence. An integrative review was carried out in the databases Scopus and Portal de Periódicos da Capes, identifying 152 articles to analyze the theories and constructs adopted, findings, and gaps in the literature on social activism. The results reveal that studies have analyzed social activism under different theoretical lenses, as a phenomenon of study, materialized in isolated actions, or as coordinated movements advocating a specific cause, bringing different effects to organizations. The literature reveals the use of different tactics to promote social activism and that gender equality, company diversity, and impact on environmental, social, and governance issues are examples of causes advocated. In the theoretical perspective, most of the studies did not mention a specific theory. Even when studies mention theories, they do it in a pluralistic way, not focusing on the development of one specific theory. The most recurrent theories identified were agency theory, institutional theory, stakeholder theory, digital activism theory, resource dependency theory (RDT), social movement theory, and resource mobilization theory. The theoretical connection, therefore, can bring new contributions to the study of social activism.
Expressões de busca e o uso de diferentes operadores avançados de pesquisa em um mecanismo de busca
Authors: Picalho Antonio Carlos , Fadel Luciane Maria , Gonçalves Alexandre Leopoldo
Published: January 2024

Resumo Pesquisar on-line é uma atividade presente na vida de muitas pessoas, principalmente no que diz respeito às pesquisas de rotina para resolver problemas do cotidiano. Simultaneamente, o volume de dados disponíveis na web cresce diariamente. Filtrar os resultados pode determinar a eficácia desta busca. Os mecanismos de busca também retornam outros elementos além dos resultados, compondo uma interface complexa. Essa complexidade pode dificultar o uso e desviar a atenção do usuário para esses elementos. Diante disso, o presente trabalho buscou examinar quais características nos resultados de pesquisa se destacam a partir do uso de operadores avançados na busca por documentos na web. Partindo do pressuposto de que a utilização desses operadores pode sugerir maior agilidade na busca e maior precisão aos resultados, a pesquisa identificou características apresentadas junto aos resultados de várias buscas. Por meio de uma pesquisa experimental, foram coletados e analisados os resultados presentes em 380 capturas de tela de usuários que reproduziram uma busca no Google em cinco cenários diferentes: busca livre; busca normalizada; busca com o operador booleano AND e acréscimo de aspas; busca com o operador filetype: e busca com o operador site:. Os resultados ressaltaram características como anúncios de pesquisa, sugestões de pesquisas já realizadas por outros usuários e quantidade aproximada de resultados. Entende-se que o uso de operadores avançados de pesquisa pode interferir não apenas nos resultados apresentados, mas também na sua forma de apresentação.
A COMBINED ANALYTICAL/NUMERICAL APPROACH TO THE MODELING OF THE PROCESSES LEADING TO PUFFING AND MICRO-EXPLOSION IN A COMPOSITE MULTI-COMPONENT FUEL/WATER DROPLET
Authors: Antonov Dmitrii V. , Strizhak Pavel A. , Shchepakina E. A. , Sobolev V. A. , Sazhin Sergei S.
Published: January 2024

The previously developed analytical/numerical model for predicting heat transfer and component diffusion in composite multi-component droplets is adjusted for use in practical engineering applications related to the analysis of droplet heating and evaporation and the onset of puffing and micro-explosions in those droplets. This adjustment allowed us to gain new insights into the previously developed models of these processes. The focus of the analysis is on kerosene/water droplets. It is demonstrated that the number of terms in the series in the analytical solution to the heat transfer equation can be reduced to just one or two to ensure that the maximal error of the model prediction does not exceed 1%, unless we are interested in the processes at the very start of heating. At the same time, the minimal number of terms in the series in the analytical solution to the component diffusion equation should be at least seven to ensure that the errors of the prediction of the numerical code do not exceed 3%. It is shown that, to ensure that the analytical/numerical code predicts physically consistent results, the maximal absolute error of calculation of the eigenvalues based on the bisection method cannot exceed 10-7. It is shown that using these limiting values for each of these input parameters leads to about 50%-75% reduction in the CPU time required to obtain results close to those which were obtained using the nonoptimized version of the numerical code. The overall reduction in CPU time can be up to about 95%. The predictions of the adjusted analytical/numerical code are validated against in-house experimental data and data available in the literature.
JUSCIBERNÉTICA E O CONTROLE NA ADVOCACIA
Authors: Moacyr Karina Reis
Published: January 2024

Contemporary science is providing an unprecedented sense of human control. Simultaneously, society demands a break with traditional law, whose isolated study brings insecurity, observed in randomly different decisions for similar cases. In this scenario, Preventive Advocacy has become a trend by positioning the lawyer as a protagonist in communication with jurisdictions, providing legal certainty through planning in the client's decision-making process. Despite this, the bibliography on its references is still scarce. Cybernetics and Jurimetry constitute a theoretical framework that will be developed in an analytical and historical way, since the understanding of their mechanisms helps in an effective paradigm shift in favor of a risk reduction policy.
Разнообразие в условиях депопуляции: территориальное и стратегическое планирование в сжимающихся городах Республики Коми
Authors: Леттиева Екатерина Владимировна , Штинов Олег Денисович
Published: January 2024

После распада СССР города Республики Коми столкнулись с депопуляцией, особенно на севере региона, где экономика тесно связана с добывающей промышленностью. В этой статье мы исследуем стратегии развития, которые предпринимают органы местного самоуправления сжимающихся городов Республики Коми, чтобы ответить на проблему сжатия. Мы провели количественный анализ среднегодового темпа прироста численности населения всех городов региона и обнаружили 9 постоянно сжимающихся городов (1989–2021) и 1 эпизодически сжимающийся город (2010–2021). Эмпирически часть работы основана на анализе 16 официальных документов (8 стратегий социально-экономического развития и 8 генеральных планов). Результаты показали определенную гетерогенность в вопросах планирования в условиях потери населения. Несмотря на централизацию и низкую самостоятельность местного самоуправления в России, города Республики Коми прибегают к разным моделям адаптации. Также мы отмечаем распространенную конфликтность документов стратегического планирования и пространственного планирования в части прогнозов численности населения и развития жилищного сектора. Наш анализ показал, что органы местного самоуправления чаще признают депопуляцию в стратегиях социально-экономического развития, нежели в генеральных планах. Таким образом, можно говорить не об игнорировании сжатия в целом, а об отрицании этого явления преимущественно в рамках территориального планирования.
Сравнение стратегий политического вмешательства в неформальные поселения городов Глобального Юга
Authors: Мальцева Дарья Михайловна , Данелюк-Кобылянская Юлия Кирилловна , Синяева Елизавета Михайловна , Скотников Семен Александрович , Широкова Полина Андреевна
Published: January 2024

Неформальную урбанизацию, особенно характерную для быстро растущих городов Глобального Юга, нередко считают некой «болезнью» на теле городов, с которой нужно бороться. Однако стратегии вмешательства в неформальные поселения редко приводят к улучшению жизни в них. В данном исследовании рассмотрены последствия политического вмешательства в устройство неформальных поселений в городах Глобального Юга (Мехико, Сан-Паулу, Богота, Бангкок, Мумбаи, Каир, Найроби) и оценена их стратегическая успешность. Первостепенное значение имеют не столько институциональные возможности городов (наличие полномочий у муниципалитета, закрепление в Конституции обязательств), сколько экономические ресурсы (наличие местных бюджетов). При работе с неформальными поселениями наиболее эффективен местный уровень решения проблемы, на котором физические изменения следуют после социально-экономических. Без предварительного диалога с местными жителями изменения в физическом пространстве трущоб и неформальных поселений часто воспринимаются населением враждебно. Опыт городов Глобального Юга показывает, что политика, направленная на развитие социального капитала (библиотеки, школы, университеты в трущобах), оказывается более успешной. Институциональные политики — легализация, переписи, зонирование — сами по себе не результативны. Залогом успеха решения проблемы неформальных поселений являются комплексность стратегий интервенции, их одновременность и связанность между собой. Фрагментарные политики любого уровня не будут эффективно работать, а, наоборот, могут лишь увеличить недоверие жителей неформальных поселений. Партисипаторное проектирование, вовлечение людей в процессы благоустройства являются перспективными практиками, но это, прежде всего, точечные инструменты, которые также не могут быть в полной мере эффективными без сопутствующих изменений на институциональном уровне.
EDUCATING GOOD MORAL VALUES THROUGH VIDEO GAME: HARVEST MOON BACK TO NATURE PERSPECTIVES
Authors:   Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Syahputra Fikry Prastya , Albar Mahmud Arief
Published: January 2024

Globalization makes cultural absorption faster, but this also has a negative effect if the culture exposed is unsuitable. This will also affect the morale of a generation. One media that can spread culture and moral values is video games. For example, in a role-playing game genre which makes the players act like it is their real life, they can grasp many valuable experiences. Therefore, this study aims to identify the moral values in a video game called Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. Harvest Moon: Back to Nature or HM BTN is a role-playing game in which the player acts as an amateur farmer to save his inheritance farm. The data in this study is in the form of text and co-text derived from the game. This study applies qualitative descriptive methods to analyse and present the results. The analysis results demonstrate that seven types of moral values were identified from the video game. They are; bravery, love and affection, sympathy to others, cooperativeness, thankfulness, trustworthiness, and kind-hearted. This result indicated that Harvest Moon: Back to Nature video game presents not only entertaining gameplay to the gamers but also several moral values that construct a good personality to them. It can be concluded that video games can be utilized as learning media depending on the genre and theme. Educators need to select the appropriate one.