bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of association between childhood overweight/obesity with screen time, sedentary life style and low levels of physical activity
Authors: Kumari Ekanayake Hemanthi Darshana , Salibi Dr.Ghassan , Tzenios Nikolaos
Published: July 2023

The escalating prevalence of childhood obesity, affecting nearly 40 million children under five globally, has become a pressing public health concern. The high incidence of obesity in this population can be attributed to numerous factors, such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and increased screen time, which were exacerbated by worldwide lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. These factors, together with obesity, can potentially predispose these children to non-communicable diseases such as coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, thereby increasing morbidity and mortality rates. This capstone project aims to globally assess the prevalence of obesity or overweight status in children, establish a relationship between screen usage, physical activity levels, and sedentary behavior, and examine the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on these parameters. The study methodology includes a comprehensive literature review and data collection from global studies on childhood obesity. Findings from this study could be instrumental in identifying risk factors and developing interventions to mitigate the rising rates of childhood obesity, ultimately supporting the WHO's goal of "no rise in childhood overweight by 2025". Additionally, the study would provide valuable recommendations to decrease sedentary behavior in children and increase physical activity levels, promoting healthier lifestyle choices in children.
Ecological effects of selected invasive plants and their nature based management approaches
Authors:   , Ngondya Issakwisa Bernard
Published: July 2023

Biological invasions are one of the major threats to most ecosystems as they often suppress native plant species. This suppressive effect is usually costly and irreversible hence calling for effective management strategies that are ecologically safe and appropriate at local level. This research work aimed at assessing the ecological effects of the invasive weeds Tagetes minuta and Gutenbergia cordifolia on native vascular plants and development of the nature-based management solutions for the two invasives. To understand if T. minuta and G. cordifolia have any effects on native plant communities and soil chemistry, the study compared native vascular plant species abundance, richness, cover, height and soil chemistry of the Ngorongoro ecosystem by sampling systematically along a continuum of invasion gradient from uninvaded to highly invaded areas in the Ngorongoro crater. It further identified the most dominant co-existing native vascular plant in the field (Cynodon dactylon) that can be facilitated to out-compete the two weeds. The results indicated that the two invasive weeds decreased native species abundance, ground cover and richness while increasing native vegetation height. Soil available Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Cation Exchange Capacity levels were also influenced by invasions of either and/or both T. minuta and G. cordifolia. The competitive effects of the observed most dominant native vascular plant (Cynodon dactylon) on the growth and development of the two weeds was tested experimentally in both screen house and field plots using a completely randomized and randomized block design respectively in order to identify the most suppressive C. dactylon density. It was observed that increasing densities of C. dactylon strongly reduced the growth and development of T. minuta and G. cordifolia. The allelopathic experiments were done in both laboratory and screen house to identify the effective Desmodium root/ leaf extract concentration that can impair the growth and germination of T. minuta and G. cordifolia as a second management approach. Generally, seedlings treated with higher D. uncinatum leaf extracts (≥62.5%) were half as tall, had one-third the weight and half the leaf chlorophyll content compared to those treated with lower concentrations. Based on the field, screen house and laboratory experiments, the suppressive effects of the two invasives are evident hence necessitating their management. Although needs to be scaled up in the field, this study has devised and tested two novel nature-based management approaches that have proven to be functional. URI
Profile of Student’s Creative Thinking Ability in Senior High School on Climate Change Materials
Authors: Susanti Fajaria Meli , Apridiana Lestari Nurita
Published: July 2023

Climate change is a global problem that is happening right now. An increase in the temperature of the earth's surface causes an ecosystem imbalance because it endangers living thing. This study aims to analyze the profile of students' creative thinking abilities at SMAN 3 Jombang on climate change material. The method of research is quantitative descriptive. The sample used in this study was class XI students at SMA Negeri 3 Jombang, totaling 66 students. The instruments used in this study were 4 essay questions which had been validated by three expert lecturers and declared valid. The instrument used includes indicators of creative thinking, namely fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality. Based on the results of the analysis of creative thinking abilities, the fluency indicator obtained a percentage of 29%, flexibility of 20%, elaboration of 31%, and originality of 29%. It can be concluded, overall, the percentage of creative thinking ability is 27.46%. This shows that the students' creative thinking abilities at SMA Negeri 3 Jombang are still relatively low, so there is a need for learning that can improve creative thinking abilities.
Complications of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Using Mesh. A single cohort study
Authors: Chathik H. Werasuriya  , Lykorgos K. Alexakis  , Hsan Bairu  , Ahidul Hilal
Published: July 2023

Background: To analyze the complications of abdominal wall hernia repair using mesh.

Materials and method: this is a single cohort study conducted over 4 years.  Patients with inguinal hernia received regional anesthesia while others have been given general anesthesia. Polypropylene mesh was used for all of them.  They received preoperative antibiotics (1 gram of ceftriaxone ).  They were followed up for three years.

Results: During 4 years, 270 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of patients was 48 years. One hundred fifty patients (55.5%) were male and 120 of them (44.5%) were female.  One hundred forty-two patients (52.6%) had an inguinal hernia. Ninety patients (33.3%) had umbilical hernias, 20 patients (7.4%)  had epigastric hernias and 8 patients (3%) had incisional hernias.  Five cases (1.8%) developed recurrence. Two patients (0.7%)  had an infection.  

Conclusion: abdominal wall hernia repair using mesh is safe with very low complication rates.
Aortic root enlargement during redo Aortic valve replacement for prosthetic aortic valve dysfunction; A Case Report
Authors: Saif S. Almodhaffer  , Okba F. Ahmed  , Zaid A. Zaid  , Fahmi H. Kakamad  , Berun A. Abdalla  , Marwan N. Hassan  , Shvan H. Mohammed
Published: July 2023

Introduction: A variety of procedures for enlarging the aortic root have been described. The aim of the current study is to report a case of redo aortic valve replacement that underwent aortic root enlargement using a novel method.
Case report: A 32-year-old female with a history of severely stenotic aortic valve prothesis developed recurrent attacks of syncope and dyspnea with minimal effort. She had a past surgical history of aortic valve repair. Under general anesthesia in the supine position, a re-sternotomy was done. The newly developed technique was used for aortic root enlargement. There were no significant intraoperative complications. The patient remained two days in the cardiac intensive care unit and 15 days in the ward.
Conclusion: Modification of aortic root enlargement can increase the root by three times even in redo valve replacement.
Capitonnage method for surgical management of pulmonary hydatid cysts: A retrospective study
Authors: Okba F. Ahmed  , Omar Modhafer Hamodat  , Fakher Abdullah  , Muhammad Hassan Ali  , Fahmi H. Kakamad  , Dlsoz M. Hussein  , Rawezh Q. Salih  , Suhaib H. Kakamad  , Bnar J. Hama Amin  , Berun A. Abdalla  , Shvan H. Mohammed
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Hydatid disease of the lung, which is caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is commonly found in Mediterranean countries. Surgery is the primary mode of treatment for patients with pulmonary hydatid disease. This study aims to assess the efficacy of capitonnage in the management of the condition.
Methods: This retrospective, multicenter study was conducted between February 2017 and December 2019.  Patients with different presentations of pulmonary hydatid disease were treated surgically with cyst enucleation and capitonnage technique. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia, in a lateral position.
Results: A total of 118 patients with pulmonary hydatid cysts were included in this study. There were 73 (61.9%) male and 45 (38.1%) female, with a mean age of 30 years. More than one-third (45 patients) were asymptomatic, and 73 (61.9%) complained of chest pain, cough, and/or respiratory distress.  Forty-nine patients (41.5%) had right lung involvement. No death occurred in this study.
Conclusion: when the capitonnage technique is carefully applied to the folds of the pericystic tissue, the rate of atelectasis and distortion is very low and may reduce the risk of postoperative air leaks.
Pembrolizumab (Anti-PD-1) in the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma: A systematic review of the current literature
Authors: Ali Rebaz M. , Kakamad Fahmi H. , Abdullah Hiwa O. , Abdulla Shalaw H. , Ahmed Shaho F. , Bnar J. Hama Amin  , Marwan N. Hassan  , Hasan Sabah J. , Hussein M. Hamasalih  , Berun A. Abdalla  , Rawezh Q. Salih  , Hawbash M. Rahim
Published: July 2023

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an infrequent and aggressive type of cancer that is difficult to treat, and standard therapies have shown limited effectiveness. There have been recent advances in the development of targeted therapies for malignant pleural mesothelioma, including immunotherapy with pembrolizumab. This is a systematic review of the current role of pembrolizumab in the treatment of this disease. A systematic search was conducted through the databases and search engines. The eligible studies to be included were those that primarily focused on the outcomes of treating this disease with pembrolizumab, regardless of study design, line of therapy, mode of therapy, and ECOG performance status. After the initial and full-text screenings, 15 studies were reviewed. The number of cases was 454 with a mean age of 68.13 years, of which males (79.7%) were the predominant gender. Most of the cases were affected by epithelioid mesothelioma (76.7%). Pembrolizumab had been used as the first line of treatment in 62 (13.7%) cases. In 92.73% of cases, the therapy mode was pembrolizumab monotherapy. A total of 68 different adverse events were recorded. The most commonly associated adverse events were fatigue (14.8%), pruritis/rash (13.7%), and diarrhea (9.7%). Two patients died due to adverse events. The overall objective response was 17.8%, stable disease was 35.7%, progression-free survival was about 47.6% with a mean of 4.73 months, and 117 cases (25.8%) could reach treatment-related survival. Pembrolizumab can serve as a viable alternative in the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma, offering satisfactory outcomes and acceptable safety profiles
SELECTION OF MODERN INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF TESTING MATERIALS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY, Part II
Authors: Arsenović Božidarka
Published: July 2023

Modern instrumental methods used to determine the composition, microstructure and surface structure should respond to increasingly complex problems material testing requirements, in order to meet the increasingly strict technical conditions of receiving and using materials, and therefore the delivery of the finished product. In the aviation industry, with regard to the chemical composition of materials, the requirements have been extended to a significantly larger number of parameters: to "impurities", to trace elements, to micro alloying components, to local, as well as to structural and phase analysis. In this sense, requirements such as: accuracy of determination; determination of low concentrations (traces); duration of the analysis; simultaneous determination of a number of elements under the same experimental conditions; microanalysis (below 1 micron), i.e. testing at small locations are inviolable.

 
SIGNAL PROPAGATION
Authors: Mehina Amira , Čavlina Ivan
Published: July 2023

One of the participants that affects the loss of signal quality is propagation. In addition to it, we also have connection attenuation, latency, topology and network design. The quality of the digital signal transmitted from the transmitting to the receiving radio-relay device depends on the influence of environmental effects on the propagation of electromagnetic waves. Signal propagation is defined as path loss when the transmitter and receiver are directly facing each other, and in the event that there are no obstacles present in free space, there is still some signal attenuation. This is decisive for designing communication systems so that they can work despite the problems they may encounter. As the application of local wireless networks grows, so does the need for quality assessment of signal propagation in buildings. The Fresnel zone represents the air space between two transmitters through which radio waves propagate. It has an unlimited number of such zones, but the first three zones are important for signal quality and strength. Most often, only the first zone is counted because it occupies the largest volume and the quality and strength of the signal mostly depends on it. Within these environments, it is extremely important to take into account the types of obstacles and the type of room in which the signal is propagated. As part of this work, there is an overview of the most important propagation models and a review of them.
IMPROVEMENT OF CYBER SECURITY OF NETWORKED CARS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Ćosić Muhamed
Published: July 2023

The automotive industry represents an important segment of the overall industrial development in the world. In order to respond to the ever-increasing demands of customers, the automotive industry tries to keep up with the most modern technologies, and in recent times this primarily refers to information and communication technologies. Software-implemented functions in new vehicles are constantly increasing and are absolutely at the top of all innovations implemented in new vehicles. Thanks to artificial intelligence technologies, new concepts such as self-driving cars are being developed, as well as various driver monitoring systems, road condition monitoring systems, etc. There is an increasing number of artificial intelligence-based systems that enable new vehicles with different functions. The mentioned systems imply the use of a large number of networked IoT devices that exchange large amounts of data. By increasing the degree of networking and information exchange, the number of cyberattacks on vehicles also increases, which affects vehicle safety. Also, proportionally with the increase in the number of such systems, the need for designing security methods, mechanisms, architectures and protocols for detecting and mitigating attacks on car communication grows. This paper presents the challenges of cyber security in the application of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry.
Peligro de contaminación del agua subterránea en establecimientos de ordeñe bovino del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires
Authors: Cisneros Basualdo Nicolás Eloy , Banda Noriega Roxana Bettina , Miguel Roberto Esteban , Rodriguez Corina Iris , Ruiz de Galarreta Víctor Alejandro
Published: July 2023

El ordeñe bovino en tambo es una de las principales actividades primarias en la provincia de Buenos Aires. Abastece al mercado interno y externo de leche cruda y derivados. La cuenca lechera Mar y Sierras abarca 68.267 km2 del sudeste de la provincia. En el último registro del año 2013 contaba con 182 tambos en actividad. A partir de un plan económico destinado a favorecer la competitividad del sector y mejorar la productividad en cada establecimiento, se produjo una concentración de la producción y la acentuación de problemas ambientales, principalmente en el consumo de agua y la gestión de los efluentes. Debido a la diversidad regional del medio físico, se requiere de herramientas para evaluar la peligrosidad de que el recurso hídrico subterráneo sea contaminado por esta actividad. El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar el peligro de contaminación del agua subterránea por la actividad de tambo en el sudeste bonaerense. Se aplicó el método GOD para determinar la vulnerabilidad del acuífero y estimar índices de carga contaminante (ICC) en cinco campos con siete tambos de distintas escalas productivas y ubicadas en sitios con diversas características. Los sitios mostraron peligrosidad ‘Elevada’ y ‘Moderada’ de contaminación. Los tambos familiares, aunque presentaron menor ICC, se ubicaban en sitios con alta vulnerabilidad, mientras que los tambos de mayor escala, con alta carga contaminante, se situaron áreas de menor vulnerabilidad. Estos análisis colaboran en la prevención y categorización del peligro de contaminación del recurso hídrico subterráneo por la actividad de tambos.
Educational Counseling Strategies For Curbing Academic Dishonesty Among Students in Higher Institutions
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Adeyanju Janet Omotola , Ajani Isaac Oluwatosin ,   Faculty of Education, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
Published: July 2023

Academic dishonesty is a prevalent issue in the education system that arouses the interest of well-meaning compatriots. The dilemma has spread like wide-fire in that it is not limited to secondary schools; it is also a matter of concern in higher learning institutions. Although contemporary society is far from being the first to be confronted with the issue of understudy, the level of academic dishonesty in the modern education system has risen drastically compared to past experiences, particularly with the advent of technology. Academic dishonesty is any illegal act to falsify grades or use someone’s work without crediting the owner. It could be cheating in the examination or copying someone else’s assignment; academic dishonesty is situational.
Volunteers Justice Scheme: A Framework for Community Justice in the South-Western Nigeria
Authors:   Department of General Studies, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, Aderogba Ademola
Published: July 2023

The focus of the study is on how to improve the justice system in Nigeria by reducing court congestion and improving access to justice through community justice system. The issue of court congestion, delay in court processes, and the inaccessibility of the justice system to the poor and uneducated is affecting the sustainable peaceful co-existence and orderliness in Nigeria. The inability of government to sustainably fund the justice system is a clear pointer that there is need for a people-centered approach to reduce the burden on government and to increase accessibility. Therefore, adopting descriptive analysis method, and relying on relevant secondary data, the paper examines the pre-colonial traditional justice system in the Yorubaland (South-west, Nigeria), and post-traditional justice system in Nigeria to identify salient issues responsible for inefficiency and inaccessibility. In the process, the paper identifies community justice as an alternative justice system and proposed the Volunteers Justice Scheme (VJS) committee, which is a non-formal alternative dispute resolution mechanism, that relies on community trust, knowledge of their tradition, with little or no financial cost incurred, no technical legal requirements and time friendly; to be established in each of the wards at the local governments level, as a framework for the operation of community justice in South-western Nigeria. Among the essential for the scheme are enabling law, a coordinating center at the local government, stakeholders’ representatives to serve as volunteers, and identifying a public building in each of the wards as venues for the operation of the committee. Thus, for effective implementation of the Scheme, the study suggests constitutional amendment to integrate the Scheme into the justice system, mass education to mobilize citizens, and training of committee members for efficient operation.
EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF PROENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN ECO-TOURISM: A CASE STUDY OF VISITORS TO THE AYAZINI RUINS
Authors: YAYLA İsa , BAYDENİZ Erdem , ÇILGINOĞLU Hakkı
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the pro-environmental behaviour influencing factors of tourists within the scope of eco-tourism. The population of the study consists of tourists visiting Ayazini Ruins. In the study, the data were collected using a questionnaire form with a convenience sampling method. 406 questionnaires were administered to the participants. The data were analyzed in the Smart PLS statistical program, and the structural equation model was used to analyze the data. Functional, social, and emotional value significantly positively affects environmental consciousness; conditional value does not positively influence environmental consciousness. Moreover, environmental consciousness significantly positively affects the green image, last chance experience, psychological ownership towards the environment, and pro-environment attitudes. Besides this green image, last chance experience, psychological ownership towards the environment, and pro-environment attitudes significantly positively affect pro-environment behaviour.
THE ROLE OF INDOOR SMART GARDENS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMART AGRICULTURE IN URBAN AREAS
Authors: Mihailović Branko Miodrag , Radosavljević Katica , Popović Vesna
Published: July 2023

The increasing global population and urbanization have led to a growing interest in urban farming to provide sustainable food production. Indoor smart gardens, a new form of urban farming, have emerged as an innovative and technology-based solution to urban agriculture. This paper explores the role of indoor smart gardens in modern urban farming and their potential impact on food production, environmental sustainability, and human health. Consequently, comparison was used of traditional outdoor farming vs. indoor smart gardening. Also, a comparative study was conducted using the case study of two leading brands of indoor smart gardens: Aerogarden and Click & Grow. The research’s results show that smart gardens have significant potential to revolutionize urban farming practices and address the growing demand for food production in urban areas. Our review of the literature and case study showed that smart gardens can significantly increase food production, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance human health in urban areas.
DYNAMICS AND INTENSITY OF STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT: THE CASE STUDY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Dimovski Jelena , Radivojević Vladimir , Radjenović Tamara
Published: July 2023

Agriculture as a primary sector is constantly subject to structural changes – adjustments in product features, production and consumption, technology, size of farms and agricultural holdings, manufacturing models, etc. Given the most dramatic changes occurring in the production sector, structural changes in agricultural output are precondition for understanding country’s food production and food security. Accordingly, the paper analyses the agricultural output in the Republic of Serbia in the period from 2007 to 2019. The aim of the research is to examine an intensity and dynamics of structural changes, in order to determine the most dynamic agricultural branches and period when these changes are the most intensive. The research has been conducted using Michaely Index and Lilien Index as the indicators of structural changes. Research results can be beneficiary for policy makers in developing a strategy, aiming to ensure food security and further development of key agricultural branches.
WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE HOUSEHOLDS’ EXPENDITURE ON FISH? EVIDENCE FROM URBAN MALAWI
Authors: Banda Fredrick Mangwaya , Edriss Abdi-Khalil , Jere Wilson Wesley Lazaro , Phiri Horace
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to find the drivers of fish expenditure in urban Malawi using Blantyre as a case study. Previous demand studies on the fisheries sector in Malawi have concentrated on the determinants of consumer choices and demand for tilapia fish thereby making information regarding households’ general consumption pattern of fish scanty. Results show that statistically significant negative determinants of per capita fish expenditure include the price of vegetables, the price of rice, the number of adults in the household, and the household’s per capita food expenditure away from home, while, the price index of food, price of maize, the predicted value of food, and household’s income level are the statistically significant positive drivers of per capita fish expenditure. General policy implications arising from this study are that policymakers need to ensure that households have higher incomes and that food prices are kept low.
IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL TOURISM IN THE AREA OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA USING MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS
Authors: Nedeljković Miroslav , Puška Adis , Vlajković Minja , Miletić Vesna
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate rural households from five different regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina based on predetermined economic, ecological, and sociological criteria, using assessments from five expert professionals in the field. The study employed the fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method called TOPSIS to ensure research accuracy. The results indicated that the rural household “Radoja” received the highest rating, which could serve as a solid foundation for future rural tourism development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Based on the obtained results, it is possible to conduct future research in other regions of the country, providing appropriate guidelines for the development of rural tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE INCLUSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULA. CASE-STUDY: DÂMBOVIȚA COUNTY, ROMANIA
Authors:   Institute of Geography, Romanian Academy, SIMA MIHAELA , PIȚIGOI ALINA-ELENA ,   Secondary School Telești-Ludești, Dâmbovița County, PEHOIU GICA ,   Valahia University of Târgoviște, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Geography
Published: July 2023

Understanding the teachers’ perception in terms of the importance of environmental education, and the main challenges and needs they face when undertaking activities related to environmental education is an important step towards its proper integration in
PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS POR ACADÊMICOS DO CURSO DE LICENCIATURA EM EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA MEDIADA PELA RESIDENCIA PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Paixão Jairo Antônio
Published: July 2023

Relata a vivência de práticas pedagógicas por residentes do núcleo Educação Física em escolas da rede pública na cidade de Viçosa, MG. Trata-se de uma experiência que, através da imersão planejada e sistemática na ambiência escolar, oportunizou  a  esses acadêmicos  vivenciar, de forma intensa e ativa, situações concretas no processo ensino aprendizagem das mais variadas práticas corporais  e ampliar as perspectivas compreensivas da atividade docente por meio de leituras, discussões, ações e reflexões alicerçadas nas orientações contidas na Base Nacional Comum Curricular, bem como nas áreas da Didática e da Metodologia do Ensino da Educação Física.
PERIÓDICOS NO PROJETO RESTAURAÇÃO CATÓLICA EM PORTUGAL (1920-1940)
Authors: Da Silva Aldemir Barbosa
Published: July 2023

Esse artigo tem por escopo analisar a presença dos periódicos no projeto restauração católica em Portugal, nas décadas de 1920 a 1940. O estudo toma por base a pesquisa documental de doze periódicos católicos portugueses que indicam a ação apostólica pelas letras católicas, em prol da formação de uma rede de sociabilidade, com objetivo de fortalecer a militância católica nos setores da sociedade. Os aportes teóricos de representação em Roger Chartier e estratégia em Michel Certeau assinalam os avanços de tal projeto no campo editorial em Portugal e aproximações no Brasil. Os resultados apontam a influência das revistas jesuítas portuguesas no campo científico, como a representação do movimento Ação Católica nos periódicos lisbonenses e a influência sobre os periódicos regionais.
SERVIDÃO E/OU RESISTÊNCIA?
Authors: Ferraz Talita , Barboza Daiani
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho reflete sobre o contexto histórico e sociocultural brasileiro, lançando um olhar crítico sobre a razão que leva mulheres de cabelos não lisos a depreciarem e submeter seus fios a processos químicos de alisamento. O objetivo do estudo foi compreender como a transição capilar contribuiu para a potência de agir dessas mulheres em direção à liberdade de escolha sobre a forma dos próprios cabelos. Esta foi uma pesquisa exploratória, qualitativa e documental e para a coleta de dados recorreu-se a vídeos publicados na plataforma Youtube por duas mulheres que passaram por alisamentos e transição capilar. Foi realizada uma análise de discurso a partir da psicologia histórico-cultural. As análises demonstraram que, embora exista uma supremacia estética, é possível perceber o reconhecimento do lugar que ocupam em um grupo racializado, ou étnico, quando realizam umatransição capilar.
RELAÇÕES ÉTNICAS E "RACIAIS" NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL EM SANTA MARIA/RS
Authors: Duarte de Souza Julia , Sueme Oshiro Julyana , Trevizan Amarildo Luiz
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo tem como base a pesquisa realizada para o Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (TCC), apresentado na graduação em Pedagogia na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), em dezembro de 2018. Neste texto, proporciona-se uma reflexão referente aos possíveis fatores que possam vir a influenciar a prática pedagógica do educador da primeira infância e a mediação étnica e racial. Para isso, teve-se como objetivo compreender a atuação do(a)s educador(a)s frente às questões étnicas e raciais presentes no contexto formativo da educação infantil. A abordagem teórico-metodológica pautou-se na pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: questionário que apontou o perfil etnográfico e uma entrevista semiestruturada com perguntas pontuais referentes à temática. A análise dos dados foi apoiada em um processo organizativo e sistematizado respaldado em Bardin (2011).
NOTAS PARA TRABALHAR CINEMA, EDUCAÇÃO E AFRICANIDADES
Authors: Nascimento Santos Wolney , Zoboli Fabio , Mezzaroba Cristiano
Published: July 2023

O presente ensaio propõe pensar a temática das africanidades na educação a partir do cinema pautado na Lei n.º 10.639/2003, que tornou obrigatório na educação básica o ensino da história e cultura afro-brasileira. Deste modo, tem como objetivo pensar esta didatização a partir da “Epistemologia da Afrocentricidade” de Molefi Kete Asante e da “Pedagogia do Oprimido” de Paulo Freire. O escrito propõe uma via reflexiva e dialógica para aqueles que atuam no contexto formativo, utilizando o cinema como dispositivo pedagógico e cultural. Conclui-se sobre as possibilidades do cinema, enquanto recurso mídia-educativo, para trazer questões referentes ao cinema negro (agência, lugar e tempo – elementos da Epistemologia da Afrocentricidade) como oportunidade de tematização e interrogação de questões que problematizem aspectos opressores da sociedade (principalmente em relação aos negros, sua exploração, opressão, invisibilidade e desumanização).
OLHAR DE CLASSE, “RAÇA” E DEMOCRACIA PARA A EDUCAÇÃO EM TEMPOS DIFÍCEIS
Authors: Da Silva Alex Sander
Published: July 2023

Este texto pretende discutir uma questão de fundo: Como se tem tratado a relação entre classe, raça e democracia no Brasil? A ideia é desenvolver um argumento em torno desses temas na perspectiva de se pensar a luta antirracista com base na articulação dessas três temáticas no olhar de uma educação para as relações étnicas e “raciais”. Desse modo, tomamos a temática em três perspectivas, a saber: primeiro, sobre a perspectiva do conceito de classe social; segundo, na perspectiva de raça e da luta antirracista no Brasil; e, terceiro, sobre a perspectiva crítica ao mito da democracia racial e o olhar sobre a educação das relações étnicas e “raciais”.
CAMINHOS DA IDENTIDADE E DA AUTOESTIMA
Authors: Lacerda dos Anjos Lúcia , Teodoro Maria de Lourdes
Published: July 2023

Comentário crítico que resgata e compartilha a contribuição da psicanalista Maria de Lourdes Teodoro no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul – UFMS, no Brasil, em julho de 2020. Parte do seu artigo no Correio Braziliense, “Identidade e Autoestima”, no qual faz referência a uma das suas visitas ao Quilombo Kalunga, no Estado de Goiás, e discorre sobre identidade, sentimentos de pertença, criação de vínculos, linguagem, etc. No artigo, na palestra e no debate que se seguiu, Maria de Lourdes Teodoro fez uma profunda leitura dos conflitos raciais no Brasil, com uma abordagem ancorada em suas pesquisas e publicações sobre identidade e diversidade étnica. Foi uma oportunidade ímpar de aprofundar esses conteúdos de uma questão cara à humanidade.
CURRÍCULO NAS CANTIGAS DE CAPOEIRA
Authors: Barbosa Alves Marcelo , Rosa Marcelo Victor da
Published: July 2023

Dentre os diferentes elementos postos em uma roda de capoeira, a musicalidade é uma ação muito marcante. Deste modo, compreende-se a cantiga como artefato cultural que, formada a partir de um currículo, produz identidades e, logo, o próprio sujeito. Este ensaio nasce com o interesse de analisar as cantigas no universo da capoeira, investigando: como os temas de capoeira podem produzir identidades ao mesmo tempo que tensionam as relações de poder? Para tanto, analisam-se temas postados no Spotify, uma das plataformas mais acessadas no Brasil e no mundo. Pretende-se apontar o papel produtor dos temas de capoeira, os quais demarcam as diferenças, trazem sentimentos de resistência, descontinuidades e tensões, produzindo os diferentes sujeitos.
Giant Molluscum Pendulum of the Posterolateral Face of the Right Knee: About One Case and Review of the Literature
Authors: Abakka Mehdi , Mhadder Mouhssine El , Ouagari Hamza El , Mekkaoui Jalal , Bouffetal Monsef , Bassir Rida-Allah , Kharmaze Mohamed , Lamrani Moulay Omar , Berrada Mohamed Saleh
Published: July 2023

A molluscum pendulum or fibroepithelial polyp is a benign and frequent cutaneous tumor formation, in the form of a polyp, which forms a pedunculated growth. They usually develop in the neck, armpits or groin.
The Treatment of Comminuted Fractures of the Distal Extremity of the Radius by External Fixator: About 12 Cases
Authors: Abakka Mehdi , Ouagari Hamza El , Baidriss Yahya , Mekkaoui Jalal , Bouffetal Monsef , Bassir Rida-Allah , Kharmaze Mohamed , Lamrani Moulay Omar , Berrada Mohamed Saleh
Published: July 2023

Comminuted fractures of the distal radius are common. A retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology of Ibn Sina Hospital in Rabat on a period of two years between February 2021 and January 2023 involving 12 cases of comminuted fractures of the distal radius treated with external fixator distraction. The average age of our patients, all males, was 37 years old. The right side was affected in 66 % of cases. X-rays have objectified an articular fractures and/or comminuted without opening the skin. We adopted the Castaing classification to characterize fractures of the distal radius. The treatment consisted on an external fixation. Ablation of osteosynthesis material was done after 45 days, then reeducation was started. After a window of 13 months, our results were very satisfactory with good recovery of mobility of wrist and practice of normal activities.
Open Wegde Tibial Osteotomy: New Approach and Advantages of the Technique
Authors: Abakka Mehdi , Baidriss Yahya , Ouagari Hamza El , Mekkaoui Jalal , Bouffetal Monsef , Bassir Rida-Allah , Kharmaze Mohamed , Lamrani Moulay Omar , Berrada Mohamed Saleh
Published: July 2023

The tibial valgus osteotomy is a so-called conservative" surgical technique used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in the early stages of evolution, as opposed to non-conservative techniques such as knee prostheses. Internal knee osteoarthritis is promoted by an anomaly of the axis of the lower limb (genu varum). When there is an axis defect, the stresses are poorly distributed and the weight of the body is applied more on the internal side, accelerating the wear of the cartilage. When this is not too significant, we can propose to slow down its evolution by modifying the axis of the knee by an osteotomy. This is the tibial valgus osteotomy. This osteotomy can be performed in 2 different ways either by “opening” the internal part of the tibia (it is the tibial varus osteotomy by internal addition) or by “closing” its external part (external subtraction osteotomy). The choice of one or the other of these 2 operating techniques is up to each surgeon.
Succession Planning and Survival of Selected Family Businesses in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Agwa Terwase Richard
Published: July 2023

The study investigated the effect of succession planning on the survival of selected family businesses in Benue State, Nigeria. The study examined the extent to which successor selection has effect on survival of family businesses and the extent to which successor training affects the survival of family businesses. The study adopted a survey research design and primary data were collected using self-administered questionnaire. The population of the study consists of 82 selected family-owned businesses in Benue State. The study used a census sampling approach and the entire population was considered as the sample size. Data collected from the participants were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and multiple regression) with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 23). The study found that successor selection has a positive significant effect on the survival of family businesses in Benue State (β= 0.544; p<0.05). The study also revealed that successor training has a positive significant effect on the survival of family businesses in Benue State (β= 0.208; p<0.05). The study recommended amongst others that family business owners in Benue State should have a business policy that will guide in the successor selection process to enable succession planning to be successful in their businesses.
Cerebral Infarction Due to Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report
Authors: Oktasari Nur Aida
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Changes in blood viscosity can cause thrombosis in the brain, causing a stroke. Polycythemia vera is one of the causes of blood hyperviscosity. This study aimed to present cases of cerebral infarction related to polycythemia vera.

Case presentation: A 55-year-old woman came to the emergency room with complaints of sudden weakness in the left limbs. One week before admission, the patient complained of headaches accompanied by spinning dizziness. Her left limbs often tingled and became weaker. There was an asymmetric facial deviation to the right, and the patient had difficulty communicating with unclear articulation. Specific examination of neurology shows dysarthria, left-sided motor type facial paralysis, examination of motor strength of the upper and lower extremities on the left 2 and 5 on the right, and the left upper limb often feels tingling. On the left limb, normal physiological biceps reflex was found, positive Chaddock pathological reflex. Morphological examination of peripheral blood showed normocytic normochromic with erythrosis and thrombocytosis and found giant platelets. This patient was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke caused by cerebral infarction, with polycythemia vera etiology, and accompanied by comorbid diseases of diabetes mellitus and uncontrolled hypertension.

Conclusion: In patients with high-risk criteria for thrombosis, the management of phlebotomy, administration of low-dose aspirin, and cytoreduction in the form of hydroxyurea aims to achieve a hematocrit <45% so as to prevent worsening and recurrence of stroke.
Specificity of application of marketing in sports
Authors: Ratković Milijanka , Dašić Dejan
Published: July 2023

Marketing in sports is an area that, in addition to promotion as the most transparent set of activities in this area, also includes research, segmentation, positioning, then decisions about the product, price, distribution, employees, etc. The extent to which authors from this field have all the mentioned marketing potentials in their considerations depends primarily on understanding the breadth of the sports industry. This paper takes the position that the sports industry includes athletes and sports events, as well as the material sports industry, that is, manufacturers of equipment, clothing, and footwear, as well as providers of sports services. Another inaccuracy in defining the potential of marketing stems from the fact that the sports industry, expressed in this way, brings certain circumstances that produce peculiarities in the application of marketing in sports. In addition, a rapidly growing market such as sports, which is simultaneously stimulated by the rapid growth of information and communication technologies, i.e. social media, modifies existing marketing tools and processes, but also creates some new ones. The aim of the paper is to define the peculiarities in the application of marketing tools and processes in the sports industry. The scientific contribution is based on the views of different authors from the field of marketing in sports and related fields, as well as on the issue of the choice and application of marketing tools and processes. The analysis of available literature, i.e. secondary data sources, confirmed the basic research hypothesis that the application of marketing tools and processes implies certain specificities in relation to their application in other areas.
An Active Learning Strategy for Joint Surrogate Models Construction with Compatibility Conditions: Application to VPP
Authors: Pocheau Malo , Le Maître Olivier , Bañuls Renaud
Published: July 2023

Static Velocity Prediction Programs (VPP) are standard tools in sailing yachts’ design and performance assessment. Predicting the maximal steady velocity of a yacht involves resolving constrained optimization problems. These problems have a prohibitive computational cost when using high-fidelity global modeling of the yacht. This difficulty has motivated the introduction of modular approaches, decomposing the global model into subsystems modeled independently and approximated by surrogate models (response surfaces). The maximum boat speed for prescribed conditions solves an optimization problem for the trimming parameters of the model constrained by compatibility conditions between the subsystems’ surrogate solution (e.g., the yacht equilibrium). The accuracy of the surrogates is then critical for the quality of the resulting VPP. This paper relies on Gaussian Process (GP) models of the subsystems and introduces an original sequential Active Learning Method (ALM) for their joint construction. Our ALM exploits the probabilistic nature of the GP models to decide the enrichment of the training sets using an infilling criterion that combines the predictive uncertainty of the surrogate models and the likelihood of equilibrium at every input point. The resulting strategy enables the concentration of the computational effort around the manifolds where equilibrium is satisfied. The results presented compare ALM with a standard (uninformed) Quasi-Monte Carlo method, which samples the input space of the subsystems uniformly. ALM surrogates have higher accuracy in the equilibrium regions for equal construction cost, with improved mean prediction and reduced prediction uncertainty. We further investigate the effect of the prediction uncertainty on the numerical VPP and in a routing problem.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Produk dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Hijab Rabbani (Penelitian Pada Masyarakat Kaum Perempuan di Kecamatan Cibitung Bekasi)
Authors: Dina Dina Nuraeni
Published: July 2023

Setiap produk memiliki banyak pesaing di industrinya masing-masing. Salah satunya industry fashion  dan hijab yang bernama Rabbani. Untuk saat ini Hijab Rabbani memiliki pesaing dari kalangan artis yang sama-sama memproduksi hijab dengan brand nama mereka sendiri yang sudah dikenal luas oleh masyarakat, untuk itu semakin banyak brand artis yang memproduksi semakin banyak juga pesaing di industri fashion atau hijab. Lalu pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai harga yang ditawarkan rabbani selalu dianggap mahal.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh pengetahuan produk dan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian hijab rabbani di kecamatan cibitung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Dengan menyebarkan angket. Subyek penelitian menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan metode insidental sampling. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh berdasarkan jawaban responden masyarakat perempuan kecamatan cibtung yang membeli hijab rabbani. Metode analisis datanya menggunakan uji regresi linier berganda, uji asumsi klasik,  uji hipotesa dan analisis statistik deskriptif. Sedangkan pengolahan datanya menggunakan SPSS 22 for windows. Hasil dari penelitian uji t adalah pengetahuan produk berpengaruh secara positif terhadap keputusan pembelian dan harga berpengaruh secara positif terhadap keputusan pembelian, dan hasil dari penelitian uji f menunjukan bahwa pengetahuan produk dan harga secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian
PERAN BANK SAMPAH SEMPU DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DESA PASIR GOMBONG KABUPATEN BEKASI
Authors: Khoirunnisa Anis Nurul , Sari Hesty Puspita
Published: July 2023

The waste bank is one of the programs that exist to deal with waste. Because waste becomes a very serious problem if it is not handled properly. The purpose of this research is to explain the mechanism for managing the Sempu Waste Bank, efforts to empower the customer's economy, and social aspects related to the existence of the Sempu Waste Bank. This type of research uses field research with a qualitative approach. The data sources in this study are managers and customers at the Sempu Waste Bank. Collecting data using observation, interview, and documentation methods. The results of this study can be concluded that the management and role of the Sempu Waste Bank for economic empowerment of the community meets the criteria of being transparent, responsible, profitable, sustainable, extensible, and opening up space for increasing creativity.