bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the influence of social responsibility practices on the performance of small and medium automotive manufacturers in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Authors:   , Mvakwendlu Nonophela Buhle
Published: November 2023

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important business sector in South Africa, while also contributing to new job opportunities and development all over the world. It is assumed the implementation of a strategic philosophy such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can enhance performance of SMEs, as it involves organisations acting responsibly and ethically towards society, the environment and other stakeholders to maximise positive impact, not merely increase profit. CSR has received much attention in the business world, nevertheless, several SMEs in the manufacturing sector do not recognise how their practice closely affects employees, society, and the environment. Studies show manufacturers deposit their waste into some of the country’s main rivers, which affects individuals in the surroundings, demonstrating the lack of business manufacturers involvement in CSR practices. Hence, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the extent to which CSR practices influence SME performance in the automotive manufacturing sector of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The study objective is thus to evaluate the influence of environmental CSR practices, ethical CSR labour practices, and the public good of CSR, on SME performance. Being quantitative in nature, structured questionnaires were employed to gather data from the targeted population of 120 SME owners in the automotive manufacturing sector, with the sampling size of 110 SME owners and 10 SME owners for pilot study. The study reveals the demographic variables that have a relationship with CSR practices, as well as variables that do not. This includes environmental, ethical labour and public good CSR practices and their relationship with demographic variables. Ethical CSR labour practices showed no relationship with any demographic variable when using ANOVA technique. All statistical results are achieved with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) techniques, including descriptive statistics, chisquare, Pearson correlation co-efficient and ANOVA techniques. The study is limited to automotive manufacturing SMEs and CSR practices. Description: Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023
Impact of local government funding in Zululand district, South Africa
Authors:   , Maone Kudakwashe Karikoga
Published: November 2023

This study reviews the impact of Local Government (LG) funding in Zululand municipal jurisdiction, with the purpose to identify and measure the motivational factors that influence LG funding in South African municipalities. The study was motivated by challenges confronted by municipalities outside the metropolitan areas, where service delivery and infrastructure are lagging. The importance of linking social development with the respective funding mechanisms was further explored, with the view to determining the level of funding and financial intervention for community social and economic well being. The thrust of the study concerned the balancing of insatiable community demands from various municipalities, versus the limited national government resource base to meet those demands. These demands form the basis of the factors that contribute to cost overruns in municipalities, inadequate planning, poor cost estimates, and scope changes, as well as project delays, corruption and material price escalation. In order to achieve the main purpose of this study, a mixed research method allowed both quantitative and qualitative data to be gathered from a sample of 30 participants, drawn from four municipalities in Zululand, through a self administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25.0, with results presented in frequency tables, figures, correlation tables, and cross-tabulations. The findings reveal that, to a larger extent, internal factors contribute to the under-performance of municipalities; wherein an understanding of statutory instruments is lacking by the respective municipal staff responsible for finance. These internal factors develop from other associated factors, such as recruitment policies and regulations, human capital development, budget constraints, and more. The results further indicate that political interference, unemployment, poverty, and lack of adequate funding from National Treasury (NT) inhibit infrastructure and social development contribute to poor municipal performance. There is little emphasis or very limited work published on strategies that impact sustainable social service delivery and infrastructure investment in municipalities in particular and local government in general. It is envisaged a study of this nature will provide insights to management, key personnel and leadership into critical issues, and provide solutions to the major causes of social service inefficiencies, social inequality and social injustice from a local government funding point of view.
Adoption of business intelligence by micro-small apparel businesses in the great eThekwini region
Authors:   , Mavutha Winiswa
Published: November 2023

The increasing pressure of costs in the Small Medium Micro Enterprise (SMME) sector produces the need to continually improve management efficiency. This requires the use of different approaches, methods and tools. One method is the use of a digital business analytical tools, such as those related to business intelligence (BI). BI assists businesses with the analysis of information to make better decisions to improve business performance. The objective of this study was to determine factors influencing the adoption of BI in micro-small apparel retail businesses in the eThekwini region. This was a cross sectional study conducted among 161 apparel business owners who were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Data was collected using an anonymous questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was conducted to determine the influencing factors for business intelligence adoption. The conceptual framework used for this study was the technology-organisation-environment (TOE) framework. The results from this study found that the factors that significantly influence the adoption of BI in micro-small apparel businesses in the eThekwini region are perceived relative advantage, organisational readiness, management support and organisational data environment. The results of this study have also indicated that there are not sufficient government incentives offered for technological innovations such as BI , particularly for micro-small businesses. While there are a number of government funding opportunities and business support mechanisms, the respondents indicated that government incentives do not support the adoption of BI and all the factors needed to be considered during the adoption process. The adoption and use of BI in the South African context could contribute greatly to the country’s GDP and generally create growth opportunities for South African SMMEs in the global market. Government support for such an initiative would help decrease the high unemployment rate in South Africa as more jobs would be created around the country through these projects.
СОЦІАЛЬНА ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Макуріна Олександра Андріївна
Published: November 2023

Стаття присвячена аналізу досвіду провідних закладів вищої освіти України щодо реалізації соціальної відповідальності в умовах воєнного стану. Війна спонукала наукову спільноту до переосмислення ролі соціальної відповідальності вищої освіти. В умовах війни основним завданням соціально відповідального університету є організація безпечного, соціально-адаптованого простору для учасників освітнього процесу, адмінперсоналу навчального закладу та місцевої громади. Проаналізовано інструментарій сучасного університету у формуванні та реалізації політики соціальної відповідальності в умовах воєнних дій. Доведено, що в сучасних умовах політика соціальної відповідальності університетів формується та реалізується на інституційному рівні управління. Визначено основні організаційні форми реалізації політики соціальної відповідальності університету в умовах воєнного часу. Здійснено аналіз проблематики формування соціально відповідальних механізмів з позицій публічноуправлінської діяльності, яка забезпечує управління стратегічним розвитком сучасного університету. Впровадження політики соціальної відповідальності у закладі вищої освіти формується за допомогою злагодженої комунікації з бізнесом, громадою, органами виконавчої влади, медичними закладами, волонтерськими центрами. За час воєнних дій на території України перед університетами постали нові виклики соціального змісту, що зумовило зміни у стратегіях їх розвитку та місіях. Обґрунтовано, що в умовах війни соціально відповідальні університети створюють нові підрозділи з метою вирішення питань соціального, психологічного, правового, комунікаційного, економічного, екологічного та інших напрямів. На прикладі діяльності НТУ «Дніпровська політехніка» визначено нові напрями соціальної відповідальності університетів в умовах війни – організаційно-інтеграційний (створення належних умов для функціонування переміщених закладів вищої освіти з небезпечних регіонів), функціонально-безпековий (цілодобове функціонування бомбосховищ з вільним доступом для учасників освітнього процесу та мешканців прилеглих будинків) та інноваційно-освітній (розвиток дошкільної освіти на базі університету, створення безпечних дитячих просторів).
Buna-credință și abuzul de drept în cazul executării silite a obligației de întreținere
Authors: Strelciuc Viorica
Published: November 2023

În cadrul prezentului articol vom expune situația debitorului obligației de întreținere care acționează cu bună-credință în coraport cu situația debitorului de rea-credință în circumstanțele executării silite a obligației de întreținere. Executarea obligației cu bună-crdință comportă un caracter complex, dat fiind faptul că subiecții se află în raporturi de rudenie sau asimilate acesteia, motiv pentru care îndatorirea de întreținere vine nu doar ca o reglementare juridică, dar în primul rând ca o datorie morală a membrilor de familie.
Localization of some surnames derived from the Kartvelian names, based on the toponymical material of the North Ossetia
Authors: Begoidze Omar
Published: November 2023

The surnames and their study represent an important source in the researches related to the nations’ ethnogenesis and history. The process of family names formation among the Ossetian people is very similar to other ethnoses, and it was determined by the social processes in the society. It is assumed that the surnames massively appeared in the Ossetia since 17th century. The vast majority of the Ossetian surnames are of the eponymous type, i.e. they come from the name of the founder of the family. The Ossetian anthroponomy was significantly influenced by the Caucasian people, particularly by the Kabardians and Georgians. The writing sources and the toponymical material confirms that the Georgian anthroponyms and the family names derived from them, were massively spread in the Dvaletia region of the present-days North Ossetia. Some Georgian scholars use the onomastic material, namely anthroponymy and toponymy, for strengthening the hypothesis of Kartvelian origin of the ancient Dvals. Information about the history of the families, including migration processes, is preserved in the Ossetian genealogical stories. Thus, when the family, living in the historical Dvaletia and other areas of Dval’s settlement (Maghran Dvaletia, Truso), is mentioned in the stories as an indigenous inhabitant, there is a reasonable assumption about the Dvalian origin of the family. The article describes several examples from the long list of the North Ossetia’s toponyms, consisting of surnames with the Kartvelian stem words.
Blockade of glycolysis or glutaminolysis caused suppression of the LLC cell ability to macrophage reprogramming into M2 phenotype
Authors: Stepanov Yurii , Yakshibaeva Yulia , Kolesnik Denis
Published: November 2023

The majority of tumor-associated macrophages exhibit the M2 phenotype, which is an important determinant of tumor development and metastasis. Reducing the number of intratumoral M2 macrophages is an urgent task. It has been revealed that blockade of glycolysis by sodium oxamate or the glutamine-free medium both suppresses the ability of high-metastatic (LLC) and low-metastatic (LLCR9) Lewis lung carcinoma cells to macrophage reprogramming into the M2 phenotype.
The Access and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Distance Education by Zimbabwe Open University’s Virtual Region Graduates.
Authors: Mangava Mrs. Tanunurwa W , Kabanda Professor Gabriel
Published: November 2023

This study investigated ‘The Access and Use of Information and Communication Technology for Distance Education by Zimbabwe Open University’s Virtual Region graduates.' This study was informed by the pragmatist philosophy and used the sequential exploratory approach. From a population of 50 virtual region graduates in 2022, 16 were sampled for this study. Findings were that using ICT for ZOU’s online-communication was uncomplicated. Half the graduates used their laptops for e-learning while the other half used other means. Most students indicated that lack of robust ICT-infrastructure led to students’ inability to access learning materials. 50% of the students indicated that ZOU’s responses online was slow. All graduates indicated that ZOU online tutorials were unavailable. Most graduates’ lives/careers/businesses improved after the attainment of ZOU’s virtual-qualification. All graduates were willing to recommend studies with ZOU’s Virtual region. They rated ZOU as most-convenient. Challenges graduates faced included unavailable online-tutorials, computer-illiteracy, inadequate tools, unwillingness to change, lack of expertise, software problems, internet-connectivity, lack of robust ICT-infrastructure and administration challenges. Recommendations were that Government should supply free e-learning resources and training, time-management and attitude-change training programmes to enable prospects to use and access ICT easier. Band with had to be increased, e-tutorials to be functional and communication improved by ZOU’s administration to allow full utilisation of ICT for learning purposes by students. Graduates needed hands-on skills to overcome e-learning challenges.
Prevalence of methicillin and clindamycin resistant Staphylococcus species at a
tertiary hospital in Tanzania: Implications for antibiotic stewardship and infection management
Authors: Mwailunga Happyness A. , Katemi Emmanuel S. , Niccodem Elieshiupendo M. , Matee Mecky I.
Published: November 2023

Methicillin and clindamycin resistance (constitutive and inducible) pose a common clinical challenge in treating Staphylococcal infections. This cross-sectional study, conducted at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Tanzania from April to June 2023, to assess the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and clindamycin-resistant Staphylococcus (S.) species by using a cefoxitin disk (30 μg) and the D-test method as per CLSI 2022 guidelines. Of the 361 clinical samples, 125 (34.6%) were culture-positive. Among Staphylococcus spp., S. aureus was 6% (12/125), while 33.6% (42/125) were coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS). Among the isolated S. aureus, 75% were resistant to methicillin, while 66.7% of the CoNS were resistant to methicillin. Further, 92% (11/12) of the S. aureus isolates were resistant to erythromycin, and 50% (6/12) were resistant to clindamycin. Among the CoNS, 83% (35/42) were resistant to erythromycin, and 52% (22/42) were resistant to clindamycin. The proportion of inducible macrolides lincosamide streptogramin B resistance (iMLSB), constitutive macrolides lincosamide streptogramin B resistance (cMLSB), and macrolides lincosamide streptgramin B methicillin susceptible (MS) phenotypes among S. aureus isolates was 16.7%, 41.7%, and 33.3%, respectively, and among CoNS was 19%, 35.7%, and 28.6%, respectively. The overall prevalence of iMLSB and cMLSB phenotypes was 18.5% (10/54) and 37% (20/54), respectively. Comparatively, MRSA had more resistance to ciprofloxacin than methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) (88.9% vs. 33.3% p = 0.027), while methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (MR-CoNS) had significantly higher resistance to gentamicin (35.7% vs. 7.1% p= 0.005), and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (78.6% vs. 50% p=0.007) than methicillin-susceptible coagulase-negative staphylococci (MS-CoNS). The high prevalence of methicillin and inducible clindamycin resistance in this study points out a potential rise in treatment failures, prolonged hospitalization, and limited treatment options. Thus, emphasizes the importance of antibiotic stewardship and laboratory-guided antibiotic decisions. To address the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance in Tanzania, it is advisable to implement stringent public health measures, including monitoring antibiotic usage, conducting educational initiatives, and raising awareness among patients and healthcare professionals.
A közszolgálat jövője, a jövő közszolgálata: gondolatok egy OECD-vizsgálatról
Authors: Balázs István
Published: November 2023

A COVID–19 járvány okozta és az azt követő válsághelyzetek új kihívások elé állították az egyes országok közszolgálati rendszereit, ezen belül pedig a közigazgatás személyzetét. Nemrégiben készült egy OECD anyag ennek empirikus vizsgálatáról. Eszerint a válsághelyzet alatti változások felgyorsítottak bizonyos korábban már elkezdődött, a közszolgálatot a munkajogi szabályozás felé visszaterelő folyamatokat, míg másokat megkérdőjeleztek, vagy új megoldások alkalmazásához vezettek. E tanulmány célja annak a kérdésnek a körüljárása, hogy ezeknek a változásoknak a kezelése még belül tartható-e a közigazgatás rezilienciáján, vagy alapvető változásokat hozó reformokhoz vezet, amelyek teljesen új közszolgálati rendszert eredményeznek a történetileg kialakult nagy modelleket meghaladva.
Narratíva, mítosz és jog: betekintés Robert M. Cover munkásságába
Authors: Hajas-Janka Boldizsár
Published: November 2023

Robert M. Cover (1943–1986) az Egyesült Államok kiemelt jelentőségű jogfilozófusa, művei számtalan tudományos cikk kiindulópontjaként szolgálnak, hatása napjainkban is élő. A magyar jogtudományban való recepciója viszont kezdetleges. Ez a tanulmány azzal a szándékkal született, hogy elősegítse Cover szélesebb hazai ismertségét és további magyar nyelvű kutatásokat ösztönözzön. A tanulmány egy életrajzi, történelmi bevezetőn túl három fő egységből áll. Egyrészről bemutatásra kerül a jogfilozófus legjelentősebb hozzájárulása a jogelmélethez, a nomos-koncepció – a jogrend mint „normatív univerzum” –, s ezzel összefüggésben a narratívák, az elköteleződés és az erőszak kérdéseinek fontossága a jogrendszerben. A másik ismertetett gondolat a bíró paradox szerepe a coveri rendszerben. Cover számára a bíró egyaránt lehet a „király szolgája”, tehát az állami (jogalkotói) akarat végrehajtója és „próféta”, tehát az igazságosság – hatalomtól független – védelmezője. A tanulmány a coveri gondolatkör néhány problematikusabb pontjának kritikájával zárul.
Uji Efektifitas Rebusan Dan Infused Kapulaga (Ammonum compactum) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
Authors: Susmayanti Novi , Ekawati Evy Ratnasari
Published: November 2023

Cardamom (Amomum compactum) is a native Indonesian rhizome which is widely used by several people and has many benefits. Cardamom contains alkaloid chemicals, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, and flavonoids which act as antibacterials. Escherichia coli is a Gram negative bacteria and can be pathogenic for a person. This study aims to analyze the minimum concentration of boiled and infused cardamom (Amomum compactum) in preventing the growth of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. This type of research is a laboratory experiment with an antibacterial test with the disc diffusion method. The results of this study are that decoction and infused cardamom (Amomum compactum) can inhibit the growth of the microbial Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). Cardamom decoction at a concentration of 90 and 100% was able to inhibit the growth of strong bacteria. Infused cardamom at a concentration of 80%, 90% and 100% is able to inhibit the growth of bacteria with strong categories Keywords : cardamom (Amomum compactum), infused, enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)
Testemunho do Inimigo e Memória Cultural no Cinema Documentário
Authors: Stuermer Tanara
Published: November 2023

Este artigo investiga a função do testemunho do inimigo no cinema documentário nosprocessos de construção da memória cultural. Aborda-se o discurso que é tomado por quem constrói essa memória, partindo da análise de obras documentais cinematográfi cas que evidenciam o testemunho do perpetrador, tendo como eixo o filme S21 - A máquina de morte do Khmer Vermelho (2003), realizado pelo cineasta documentarista Rithy Panh, que trata do genocídio cambojano (1975-1979) do qual o diretor é sobrevivente. E a partir de conceitos teóricos, são discutidos os caminhos que levam à construção da memória cultural de países que passaram por atrocidades.
A experiência fotográfica de fotógrafa Gleide Selma na abertura política no Brasil e no Chile
Authors: Da Silva Aryanny Thays
Published: November 2023

O artigo percorre a trajetória da fotógrafa pernambucana Gleide Selma (1958). Entrelaçamos a entrevista oral cedida pela mesma com recortes de jornais, registros fotográfi cos e arquivos pessoais com o objetivo de dimensionar a atuação de Gleide Selma no espaço público diante do campo de possibilidades que lhe foi possível acessar. Destacou-se sua atuação na imprensa alternativa em meio ao processo de abertura política no Brasil e seu percurso como fotógrafa independente na década de 1980. Nessa conjuntura, sofreu uma violência física na cobertura de um evento político no Chile da ditadura de Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990). Abordaremos a repercussão desse acontecimento no cruzamento com outros casos de violência política ocorridos no Chile entre o fi nal de maio e início de junho de 1986, em meio à escalada da repressão aos protestos naquele país.
A INCONSTITUCIONALIDADE DO REGIME DA SEPARAÇÃO OBRIGATÓRIA DE BENS AOS NUBENTES MAIORES DE 70 ANOS
Authors: Paula Amanda Lopes de , Bezerra Marco Antônio Alves
Published: November 2023

Dentre o âmbito do Direito de Família, a relação matrimonial é de suma importância, haja vista que é por meio dessa relação que permeia todo o ordenamento jurídico familiar. No que concerne ao casamento, encontra-se o art. 1.641 do Código Civil que no seu inciso II, estabelece que, nos matrimônios em que um dos nubentes ou ambos possuam idade superior a 70 anos, deve ser aplicado obrigatoriamente o regime de separação obrigatória de bens. Com base nisso, esse estudo teve a finalidade de analisar a constitucionalidade desse artigo normativo. Para isso, buscou-se apresentar os posicionamentos doutrinários e jurisprudenciais sobre o tema. Na metodologia, tratou-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, baseada em estudos científicos selecionados e jurisprudência, cujo recorte temporal se deu entre 2018 a 2023 encontrados em base de dados tais como Scielo e Google Acadêmico. Nos resultados, ficou evidenciado que é inconstitucional o presente inciso do artigo 1.641 do Código Civil de 2002, uma vez que se entende ferir os princípios da dignidade da pessoa humana, da igualdade e o da liberdade. A idade avançada não deve ser impedimento para a liberdade de escolha, principalmente em relação ao matrimônio e seus efeitos patrimoniais.
PROCEDIMENTOS ESTÉTICOS: ERROS E A RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL MÉDICA
Authors: Silva Milena Oliveira da , Almeida Natana Paula Montenegro
Published: November 2023

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo tratar sobre a responsabilidade civil dos médicos nos casos de danos estéticos, visando esclarecer como a legislação pertinente atribuir ao médico essa responsabilidade, seja ela objetiva ou subjetiva, e o que pode ser considerado erro do profissional. Em um primeiro momento é realizado um estudo sobre: responsabilidade civil, fazendo uma análise acerca de seus elementos fundamentais; dano moral, material e estético, além das espécies de responsabilidade civil e causas excludentes de responsabilidade. Logo em seguida, é abordado a questão do erro médico, trazendo conceitos de obrigação de meio, de resultado e responsabilidade civil em caso de falha médica. Por fim, é tratado a responsabilidade civil médica por dano estético e as previsões do Código de Defesa do Consumidor.
ALIENAÇÃO RACIAL: A DESVIRTUAÇÃO DO PODER FAMILIAR E A PRIMEIRA MANIFESTAÇÃO DO RACISMO NA VIDA DA CRIANÇA
Authors: Mattos Bruno Lopes de , Botelho Daniela Garcia , Resgala Júnior Renato Marcelo
Published: November 2023

O racismo no Brasil é uma realidade histórica e estrutural que se manifesta em diversas formas de discriminação. Dentre os inúmeros meios de perpetuação do racismo, o presente estudo trará enfoque na utilização desvirtuada do poder familiar para este fim. O estudo abordará a influência do poder familiar exercido por pais racistas na formação da criança no contexto da sociedade brasileira. A pesquisa parte da hipótese de que a criança tem seu primeiro contato com o pensamento racista por meio do poder familiar exercido de forma desvirtuada. A partir da premissa de que o homem não nasce racista, mas o racismo o corrompe, o estudo discute as perspectivas da criança branca, que aprende a se tornar racista com os "ensinamentos" racistas de seus familiares, e da criança negra, que sofre a segregação imposta a ela sem entendê-la. A doutrina do direito civil é utilizada para definir o poder familiar como um conjunto de direitos e deveres dos pais em relação à criação e educação de seus filhos. O estudo discute o racismo no Brasil e no mundo, bem como a responsabilidade civil, ética, moral e, até, criminal dos pais no exercício do poder familiar quando expõem a criança a falas e práticas discriminatórias, que podem ter efeitos nocivos na formação cidadã da criança. Baseia-se em uma pesquisa bibliográfica seletiva e apresenta noções históricas e conceituais sobre a família e o poder familiar.
ENSAIOS PRÁTICOS PARA DETECÇÃO DE PERDAS COMERCIAIS COM UM ANALISADOR DE ENERGIA EM SISTEMAS DE MEDIÇÃO DE MÉDIA TENSÃO
Authors: Ribeiro Victor Santos , Paula Paulo Victor Lemos de , Bidarra Filho Carlos Alberto , Duarte João Paulo Bittencourt da Silveira
Published: November 2023

As concessionárias de energia no Brasil enfrentam desafios relacionados às perdas financeiras, que incluem fraudes, desvios de energia, furto de materiais e defeitos nos equipamentos. Essas perdas comerciais têm um impacto significativo no fornecimento de energia e resultam em prejuízos financeiros para as empresas. Neste estudo, foi realizado uma análise das perdas comerciais de energia nas redes de distribuição de uma concessionária de energia, localizada no Sudeste brasileiro. O objetivo principal foi investigar as tecnologias utilizadas para combater essas perdas. Para alcançar esse objetivo, um estudo em laboratório foi conduzido, no qual foram aplicadas novas tecnologias durante os ensaios simulando o processo de inspeção, foram realizadas medições com o uso de analisadores de grandezas, visando analisar e validar os resultados obtidos, além de identificar possíveis irregularidades. Essa abordagem permitiu demonstrar a importância da utilização desses equipamentos no combate às perdas comerciais. Os resultados obtidos durante o estudo destacaram a eficácia das tecnologias empregadas no combate às perdas de energia. A utilização de analisadores de grandezas possibilitou uma análise precisa e detalhada das grandezas elétricas, auxiliando na detecção de irregularidades e no monitoramento da qualidade do fornecimento de energia. Isso contribui para melhorar a eficiência operacional das concessionárias e reduzir os prejuízos financeiros causados pelas perdas.
SISTEMA DE REABASTECIMENTO ATMOSFÉRICO EM MARTE (S.R.A.M)
Authors: Cruz Pedro Jorge Pires
Published: November 2023

Uma das principais preocupações nas viagens espaciais sempre foi a respeito do consumo de combustível de espaçonaves, com a humanidade se aproximando rapidamente de uma era onde viagens para o nosso planeta vizinho, marte, serão comuns com o objetivo de exploração e colonização, contudo, essas espaçonaves terão que cruzar uma grande distância entre a terra e marte, com algumas gastando grande parte ou todo o seu combustível para chegar ao planeta vermelho, com essas espaçonaves, dependendo do objetivo da missão, ficando sem combustível para a volta a terra, tendo que depender de outras missões para reabastecimento, e foi pensando nesse problema de logística que desenvolvi o S.R.A.M, uma combinação de tecnologias atualmente existentes que permitiriam as espaçonaves converterem o gás Atmosférico de marte em combustível, permitindo assim que as espaçonaves de futuras explorações a marte não fiquem limitadas a missões de reabastecimento, com essa espaçonaves podendo de forma independente, voltar para a terra após serem totalmente reabastecidas através da conversão do ar atmosférico de marte em combustível.
OS MODELOS CONSENSUAIS COMO ALTERNATIVAS DE SOLUÇÃO DE CONFLITOS NO SISTEMA JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO SOB A PERSPECTIVA DO ACESSO À JUSTIÇA
Authors: Neves Gabriela de Oliveira das
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo dedica-se a investigar as modelos consensuais de soluções e conflitos como possibilidade e alternativa de administração e resolução das contendas sociais. A pesquisa se funda na premissa de que o sistema jurídico atual não responde adequadamente às necessidades das partes, tampouco das comunidades, sendo imperativo o desenvolvimento de novas ideias e conceitos para que seja possível o efetivo acesso à justiça. Leva-se em consideração a necessidade de dar titularidade as partes na tentativa de solucionar a contenda, buscando a restauração das relações rompidas e a reparação das consequências ocasionadas pelo dano. A partir de pesquisa bibliográfica-documental busca-se analisar o sistema jurídico atual, os fenômenos histórico-culturais que os permeiam e as concepções, princípios e práticas do instituto em estudo, bem ainda, objetiva-se verificar a viabilidade de implementação da justiça restaurativa e sua efetividade. Os resultados alcançados demonstram crescente utilização de métodos consensuais, constatando maior satisfação das partes envolvidas no procedimento. Conclui-se que há emergência de novas formas de resolução de conflitos e que o modelo restaurativo pode ser a alternativa viável e eficaz para tanto.
OS EFEITOS DA REALIDADE VIRTUAL PARA REABILITAÇÃO DE PACIENTE PÓS-AVE: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Campos Aline Caetano , Sousa Luanda Medeiros , Barbosa Fernanda de Melo , Guimarães João Flávio
Published: November 2023

Este artigo propôs-se a realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura a fim de verificar os efeitos da realidade virtual (RV) direcionados a pacientes acometidos com acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) que causam déficits na sua função motora e cognitiva interferindo nas suas atividades de vida diária e qualidade de vida. Neste caso, a fisioterapia é o principal meio de reabilitação e de forma alternativa no tratamento para o paciente se sentir mais motivado com a conduta terapêutica é proposto a RV. Desta forma o objetivo desta revisão literária é analisar a eficácia da RV como meio lúdico dentro da conduta terapêutica. Foram utilizadas literaturas científicas pesquisadas nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, sem restrições de idioma, dos últimos 11 anos. Conclui-se que RV pode promover efeitos positivos na reabilitação pós-AVE. Apesar dos artigos encontrados, é preciso ter mais estudos para análise e desenvolvimento de uma melhor confirmação da eficácia da terapia de realidade virtual.
AUTHORITARIAN LIBERALISM, ORDOLIBERAL RATIONALITY AND THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROJECT
Authors: Popov Maxim
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The author assesses the relevance and analytical significance of authoritarian liberalism and interprets it as one of the modern conceptual models of ordoliberalism and European integration. The basic concepts of authoritarian liberalism and ordoliberalism emphasise the political and ideological connection between the authoritarianism of the strong state and the economic liberalism of market rationality. As a flexible market-oriented form of authoritarian liberalism, ordoliberalism means a rational strategy for maintaining and promoting the European integration project towards which the market economy and the technocratic elite are moving to contain crises. Due to the presence of the values of political liberalism, pluralism and the rule of law, authoritarianism in this structure is not repressive or monocentric, but subject to democratic criticism in relation to the supranational regulation of European integration.
Keywords: authoritarian liberalism, ordoliberalism, market capitalism, democracy, eurocrisis, European integration
Overview: Cascading spatial, seasonal, and temporal effects of permafrost thaw on streamflow in changing nested Arctic catchments
Authors: Hinzman Alexa Marion , Sjöberg Ylva , Lyon Steve W. , Berghuijs Wouter R. , van der Velde Ype
Published: November 2023

Abstract. In the Arctic, the thawing of permafrost affects how catchments store and release water. However, the effects of thawing on the hydrological response remain poorly documented. In addition, it remains unclear how the effects of a thawing landscape will propagate through nested catchments. Here we investigate 10 nested catchments within the Yukon basin (Alaska and Canada) to study how permafrost thaw impacts catchments’ streamflow seasonality and storage-discharge relationships, and how these effects cascade through the nested catchments, from headwaters to downstream. Our results indicate that upstream catchments, characterized by continuous permafrost, have stronger streamflow seasonality and that these catchments also exhibit the most nonlinear storage-discharge relationships. Larger catchments downstream sustain year-round streamflow with baseflow continuing during winter. Since the 1950s flow regimes have become increasingly seasonal in the upstream catchments, with an earlier and more abrupt freshet, whereas further downstream flow seasonality has remained stable. Across the Yukon, storage-discharge relationships for 9 out of 10 sub-catchments have become increasingly nonlinear over time, with the biggest change occurring in the largest downstream catchments. In smaller catchments, each season has distinct recession characteristics, but those seasonal differences are not apparent further downstream. Upstream catchments are strongly influenced by localized change, whereas downstream catchments receive the effects of many different localized upstream impacts, making it difficult to detect a singular cause of change. Seasonal and long-term shifts in storage-discharge relationships are typically not accounted for by hydrological models and make accurate streamflow predictions more difficult. These shifts highlight how the changing landscape of the Arctic has far-reaching hydrological consequences.
Distribution of nutrients and dissolved organic matter in a eutrophic equatorial estuary, the Johor River and East Johor Strait
Authors: Cheong Amanda Y. L. , Annammala Kogila Vani , Yong Ee Ling , Zhou Yongli , Nichols Robert S. , Martin Patrick
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Estuaries have strong physicochemical gradients that lead to complex variability and often high rates of biogeochemical processes. The biogeochemistry of many estuaries is also increasingly impacted by human activities. Yet our understanding of estuarine biogeochemistry remains skewed towards temperate systems in the northern hemisphere, with far less research from tropical estuaries. This study examined seasonal and spatial variability in dissolved organic matter (DOM) and nutrient biogeochemistry along a partly eutrophic, mixed agricultural/urban estuary system in Southeast Asia, the Johor River and the East Johor Strait. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and chromophoric DOM (CDOM) properties showed non-conservative mixing, indicating significant DOM inputs along the estuary. The CDOM spectral slopes and CDOM:DOC ratios suggest that these inputs are dominated by terrigenous, soil-derived DOM along the Johor River, but that phytoplankton production and microbial recycling are more important DOM sources in the Johor Strait. Nitrate consistently showed conservative mixing, while nitrite concentrations peaked at intermediate salinities of 10–25. Ammonia decreased with salinity in the Johor River. In the Johor Strait, however, ammonia increased up to 50 µmol l-1, often dominating the dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) pool. Phosphate was low (<0.5 µmol l-1) throughout the Johor River, but increased in the Johor Strait, where DIN:phosphate ratios were typically at or above 16:1. This suggests that phytoplankton in the Johor Strait may sometimes experience phosphorus limitation. Moreover, internal recycling is likely important for maintaining high nutrient concentrations in the Johor Strait.
Revising VOC emissions speciation improves global simulations of ethane and propane
Authors: Rowlinson Matthew James , Carpenter Lucy , Read Katie , Punjabi Shalini , Adedeji Adedayo , Fakes Luke , Lewis Ally , Richmond Ben , Passant Neil , Murrells Tim , Henderson Barron , Bates Kelvin , Helmig Deltev , Evans Mat
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) generate ozone (O3) when they are oxidized in the presence of oxides of nitrogen, modulate the oxidative capacity of the atmosphere and can lead to the formation of aerosol. Here, we assess the capability of a chemical transport model (GEOS-Chem) to simulate NMVOC concentrations by comparing ethane, propane and higher alkane observations in remote regions from the NOAA Flask Network and the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) network. Using the Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) inventory we ﬁnd a signiﬁcant underestimate in the simulated concentration of both ethane (35 %) and propane (64 %), consistent with previous studies. We run a new simulation where the total mass of anthropogenic NMVOC emitted in a grid box is the same as that used in CEDS, but with the NMVOC speciation derived from regional inventories. For US emissions we use the National Emissions Inventory (NEI), for Europe we use the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI), and for China, the Multi-resolution Emission Inventory for China (MEIC). These changes lead to a large increase in the modelled concentrations of ethane, improving the mean model bias from -35 % to -3.8 %. Simulated propane also improves (from -64 % to -48.0 % mean model bias), but there remains a substantial model underestimate. There were relatively minor changes to other NMVOCs. The low bias in simulated global ethane concentration is essentially removed, resolving one long-term issue in global simulations. Propane concentrations are improved but remain signiﬁcantly underestimated, suggesting the potential for a missing global propane source. The change in the NMVOC emission speciation results in only minor changes in tropospheric O3 and OH concentrations.
MENINGKATKAN LITERASI SISWA DENGAN LAPAK BACA DI SDN BANGBAYANG
Authors: Muhammad Dasep  , Risa Salsabila
Published: November 2023

Program kerja  Lapak baca  dari kelompok KKN  Universitas Nusa Putra Sukabumi di Desa Cikelat yaitu  suatu program yang dijalankan di Sekolah Dasar, kegiatan ini dilakukan saat istirahat sekolah, kita buka lapak baca di lapangan sekolah. Tujuan dilaksanakannya program ini yaitu: (1) meningkatkan literasi siswa sekolah dasar yang ada di SDN bangbayang (2) menumbuhkan minat baca siswa sekolah dasar. Penyusunan jurnal ini dirancang dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan proses pengumpulan data melalui tahapan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan realisasi. Hasil yang dapat disimpulkan dari pembahasan dalam penyusunan jurnal ini adalah bahwa peningnya literasi di sekolah dasar maka dari itu kita mengadakan lapak baca untuk anak-anak SDN bangbayang yang ada di desa cikelat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di SDN Bangbayang, penerapan literasi masih sampai pada tahap pembiasaan. Upaya untuk meningkatkan literasi adalah dengan cara membiasakan membaca buku setelah istirahat, menata lingkungan yang mendukung literasi dan melibatkan mitra dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan literasi. Terdapat beberapa hal yang menjadi faktor pendukung dalam kegiatan ini yakni semangat siswa-siswi ketika membaca buku, terdapat buku pengayaan yang disediakan dan dukungan dari berbagai pihak. Sedangkan faktor penghambat pembiasaan kegiatan membaca adalah belum optimalnya pelaksanaan literasi di sekolah.
PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK BERBAHAN FESES KAMBING DAN SAMPAH ORGANIK DENGAN EM4 DI DESA CIKELAT, CISOLOK-SUKABUMI
Authors: Aditya Faryansyah
Published: November 2023

Pelaksanaan kegiatan Pembuatan Kompos Berbahan Feses Kambing dengan bantuan EM4 ini merupakan salah satu kegiatan kelompok KKN Cikelat, Cisolok-Sukabumi. Dimana pada kegiatan ini merupakan salah satu program kerja kelompok KKN, Dengan melihat potensi yang ada di Desa Cikelat ini maka di canangkan Pembuatan Kompos Organik yang akan di gunakan atau di distribusikan kepada masyarakat yang ada di desa Cikelat, Cisolok-Sukabumi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Lahan Pertanian dan Perkebunan yang Ada di Desa Cikelat selama 2 pekan. Pembuatan kompos ini menggunakan molase atau tetes air tebu sebagai sumber energy dari EM4 yang dimana akan mempercepat proses pembusukan kotoran kambing tersebut
PENINGKATAN SID MENGGUNAKAN WEBSITE UNTUK EFFISIENSI AKSES INFORMASI MASYARAKAT DI DESA SUKAMAJU
Authors: Anisa Suryani  , Sandi Suhendi  , Vitra Januar  , Dani Mardiyana  , Mulyadi
Published: November 2023

Lingkungan masyarakat di pedesaan merupakan tujuan awal dari rangkaian untuk memperkenalkan teknologi informasi kepada masyarakat. Pada saat ini Desa Sukamaju masih menggunakan sistem manual yang pada akhirnya masyarakat tidak dapat memperoleh informasi yang dibutuhkan setiap saat, sehingga banyak sekali informasi yang tidak diketahui. Untuk meningkatkan kualitas suatu layanan data dan informasi, sebuah aplikasi website sangatlah dibutuhkan. Mengacu pada hal tersebut, maka diharapkan Desa Sukamaju menggunakan Sistem informasi berbasis Web. Sistem informasi desa berbasis website dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kepada masyarakat desa, akses informasi desa bisa di peroleh dengan mudah, promosi hasil usaha masyarakat desa, potensi desa, dan meningkatkan efesiensi akses masyarakat Sukamaju dan agar dapat mempublikasikan ke masyarakat luas serta memudahkan masyarakat mendapatkan informasi yang dibutuhkan setiap saat hanya dengan menggunakan komputer yang sudah terkoneksi oleh internet. Dalam era yang sangat modern ini masyarakat dituntut untuk mengetahui dan mengerti perkembangan tentang pentingnya teknologi yang ada. Teknologi memberikan kemudahan untuk membantu setiap kegiatan manusia baik dunia akademik, pembangunan dan lain sebagainya Teknologi informasi yang baik diharapkan dapat mempermudah masyarakat dalam menyelesaikan tugasnya serta dapat menggantikan proses yang manual ke proses semi otomatis. Dalam Jurnal Pengabdian pada Masyarakat ini metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif deskriptif melalui observasi, wawancara, eksekusi dan sosialisasi.  Diharapkan dengan adanya sistem ini dapat memberikan keakuratan data, efisiensi, dan keefektifan yang tinggi bagi sistem administrasi di Desa Sukamaju
Penilaian Risiko Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja pada Konstruksi Bangunan dengan Metode HIRARC
Authors: Hi Yusuf Rais D.
Published: November 2023

Kesadaran pekerja di perusahaan PT. Brantas Abipraya (persero) dalam menggunakan alat pelindung diri masih kurang, terkadang pekerja enggan memakai alat pelindung diri yang telah di sediakan oleh perusahaan di karenakan para pekerja merasa kurang nyaman atau tidak bebas dalam melakukan pekerjaannya. Dari permasalahan tersebut penulis menganggap perlu melakukan penilaian risiko menggunakan metode HIRARC yang di bagi menjadi 3 bagian yaitu mengidentifikasi bahaya dan risiko, menilai risiko hingga pengendalian risiko. Jenis penelitian yang di lakukan merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Pengambilan data dengan cara wawancara dan observasi langsung. Hasil penelitian Dari Identifikasi potensi bahaya (hazard) yang terdapat pada lokasi proyek ditemukan 26 hazard diantaranya 6 rating high, 6 rating medium serta 14 rating low, penilaian risiko dengan penilaian likelihood, severity dan risk matriks dengan Standar AS/NZS 4320. Hazard yang mendapatkan rating high ialah terjatuh dari ketinggian pada pekerjaan pemasangan rangka atap baja, tergelincir pada area penggalian tanah, percikan api menimbulkan kebakaran pada pekerjaan instalasi listrik dan terjatuh dari perancah atau scaffolding pada tiga pekerjaan yaitu pekerjaan instalasi listrik, ducting atau tata udara dan pekerjaan hydrant. Rekomendasi pengendalian risiko dilakukan dengan pendekatan OHSAS 18001:2007 yang di pakai dalam Rating High ini yaitu Hirarki Pengendalian dengan Administrasi, Subtitusi, Perencanaan, Eliminasi Dan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD).
LEGAL SUPPORT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES IN MOSCOW
Authors: БИРИЧ А.А.
Published: November 2023

В статье рассмотрены организационно-правовые основы правовой поддержки для субъектов малого и среднего предпринимательства в Москве. Представлена информация об основных нормативно-пра- вовых актах, а также о деятельности профильных государственных учреждений в сфере правовой поддержки субъектов МСП.

The article discusses the organizational and legal foundations of legal support for small and mediumsized businesses in the city of Moscow. Information is provided on the main regulatory legal acts, as well as on the activities of specialized state institutions in the field of legal support for SMEs.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES OF SOCIAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF MAN AND CITIZEN BY PUBLIC AUTHORITIES IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: БОРИСОВА Н.О.
Published: November 2023

С развитием информационного общества и процессов цифровизации в реализации конститу- ционных социальных прав граждан особую актуальность приобретают вопросы гарантий данных прав в циф- ровой среде. В этих условиях становится закономерным и необходимым исследование конституционных прав граждан и их гарантий в процессе внедрения новейших информационно-коммуникационных систем в органах публичной власти. В статье отмечены основные законодательные инициативы в рамках реализации конститу- ционных гарантий социальных прав и свобод человека и гражданина в цифровой среде.

With the development of the information society and digitalization processes in the implementation of constitutional social rights and citizens, the issues of guarantees of these rights in the digital environment are becoming particularly relevant. In these conditions, it becomes natural and necessary to study the constitutional rights of citizens and their guarantees in the process of introducing the latest information and communication systems in public authorities. The author of the article highlights the main legislative initiatives in the framework of the implementation of constitutional guarantees of social rights and freedoms of man and citizen in the digital environment.