bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatial Data Analysis
Authors: Rüttenauer Tobias
Published: November 2023

This handbook chapter provides an essential introduction to the field of spatial econometrics, offering a comprehensive overview of techniques and methodologies for analysing spatial data in the social sciences. Spatial econometrics addresses the unique challenges posed by spatially dependent observations, where spatial relationships among data points can significantly impact statistical analyses. The chapter begins by exploring the fundamental concepts of spatial dependence and spatial autocorrelation, and highlighting their implications for traditional econometric models. It then introduces a range of spatial econometric models, particularly spatial lag, spatial error, and spatial lag of X models, illustrating how these models accommodate spatial relationships and yield accurate and insightful results about the underlying spatial processes. The chapter provides an intuitive understanding of these models compare to each other. A practical example on London house prices demonstrates the application of spatial econometrics, emphasising its relevance in uncovering hidden spatial patterns, addressing endogeneity, and providing robust estimates in the presence of spatial dependence.
Open access: Dependence from article processing charges publishing in Portugal
Authors: Fernandez-Llimos Fernando , Henriques Susana Oliveira , Costa Teresa , Santos Ricardo R.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Conversely to diamond open access, gold open access is associated with article processing charges (APCs), which may represent an important burden in research budgets. The aim of this study was to identify the level of dependence of Portuguese scholarly publications from the five major APC-based publishers: BMC, Frontiers, Hindawi, MDPI, and PLoS.Methods: Documents published from 2000 to 2022, containing an author’s address (AD field) including the word “Portugal” and assigned to any of the five publishers (PUBL field) were extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection on April 21, 2023. Only documents catalogued as article, review, editorial material, or letter as Document Type were considered. Institutions names were obtained from the Portuguese General Directorate of Higher Education. Dependency was defined as the proportion of documents published in APC-journals from the total documents with a Portuguese author in the WoS.Results: During the 23 years of study, 30,691 documents were published by Portuguese authors in the 663 journals published by these publishers: 3,202 documents in 210 BMC journals, 4,252 in 66 Frontiers journals, 1,448 in 172 Hindawi journals, 19,043 in 209 MDPI journals, and 2,746 in 6 PLoS journals. Overall, this production represents 7.5% of all the documents indexed in the Web of Science with Portugues authors, increasing from 0% in 2000 but reaching 24% in 2022. Significant different APC-dependency in 2022 was found between types of institutions with 30.4% (SD 6.5) in universities, 35.9% (SD 12.5) in polytechnic institutes, and 13.7% (SD 7.2) in other institutions. Conclusion: An increasingly growing proportion of Portuguese authored documents are being published in the five biggest APC-based publishers, reaching almost 25% of all the documents published in 2022. To reduce the burden of these publishing practices, funding bodies and higher education institutions should consider reinforcing the diamond open access publishing system.
Features of using a step-platform for the development of physical abilities of girls engaged in sports aerobics at the stage of basic training
Authors: Kravchuk T.M. , Deviatko D.V.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to studying the influence of exercises with a step-platform on the dynamics of development and improvement of physical abilities of athletes in sports aerobics. The purpose of the study is to study the effectiveness of the use of step-platform for the development of physical abilities of girls engaged in sports aerobics at the stage of basic training. To solve the problems of the study, the following methods were used: study, analysis, systematization and synthesis of literature on the topic of the study; questionnaires; pedagogical experiment; testing the level of development of physical abilities: flexibility, strength, speed strength and coordination abilities and endurance, mathematical and statistical methods. The study involved 20 girls who were involved in aerobic sports in the basic training groups of the fourth year. They were 11-12 years old by the beginning of the experiment. All subjects were divided into a control and experimental group of 10 athletes in each. For girls, the pilot group was to introduce six step-platform exercises over a 12-week period. Each of the developed complexes is aimed at the preferential development of one of the physical abilities requiring a high level of development in sports aerobics. The study proved that the systematic inclusion in training exercises of special exercises with step-platforms for three months contributed to a statistically probable increase in flexibility (at p<0.01), explosive force (at p<0.02), aerobic endurance (at p< 0.02) and strength endurance and agility (at p<0.05). In the construction of complexes should be used exercises aimed at increasing the level of both general physical preparedness and special.
The influence of aerobics on the physical condition of higher education students
Authors: Kryvoruchko Svitlana , Samokhin Oleksii
Published: November 2023

The studying at higher education institutions places high demands on the health status of students, which is caused by many factors and is assessed by experts as unsatisfactory.

The systematic nervous and mental overstrain and mental fatigue cause deterioration of health, functional state of systems; decrease in physical fitness and performance of higher education students.

The aerobics classes are an effective way to improve health and increase efficiency in higher education students.

Aerobics is a set of general developmental physical exercises that includes body movements combined with breathing exercises and is performed to musical accompaniment. It is one of the modern trends in health-improving physical culture.

The purpose of the study: to reveal the impact of aerobics on the state of health, functional state of systems, level of physical fitness and performance in the applicants of the higher education.

Methods of the study: theoretical analysis and generalisation of scientific and methodological literature.

Results of the study. The influence of systematic aerobics training on the physical condition of the applicants of the higher education is studied.

Conclusions. The systematic aerobics classes have a positive effect on the physical condition of the applicants of the higher education, namely: they contribute to the improvement of health, functional state of all systems; increase the level of physical fitness and performance. The aerobic exercise is effective and safe for health, provided that you follow the guidelines for its proper use. Велика кількість видів аеробіки дає можливість здобувачам вищої освіти обрати той, що відповідатиме їх стану здоров’я, статі, вікові, фізичній підготовленості, інтересам та метою занять. The large number of types of aerobics allows applicants of the higher education to choose the one that suits their health, gender, age, physical fitness, interests and purpose of training.

Prospects for further research: to study the impact of aerobics on the physical condition of the applicants of the higher education in physical education classes.
Influence of sports and health volleyball on students’ health strengthening
Authors: Syrovatko Z. , Yefremenko V. , Napalkova T.
Published: November 2023

One of the main tasks of the departments of physical education of higher educational institutions of Ukraine is to strengthen and preserve the health of students during their studies, the formation of physical education and health competencies. One of the main tasks is to develop interest and positive motivation for physical education during training and for independent physical exercise. [1,3]. Health is the totality of a person’s physical, spiritual, social qualities, which are the basis of their longevity and a necessary condition for the implementation of their creative plans, a condition for high efficiency, creating a strong family, giving birth, and raising children, the basis for a good mood, well-being, vigor, self-confidence, etc. [4]. According to scientists, physical health is the natural state of the body, resulting from the normal functioning of all its organs and systems; this is the perfection of self-regulation in the body, the harmony of the physiological process, maximum adaptation, this is the state of growth and development of organs and systems of the body, which form the basis of morphological and functional reserves that provide adaptive reactions. Physical health is determined by such factors as individual characteristics in anatomical physique, physiological function of the body in various conditions of rest, movement, environment, genetic heredity, level of physical development of organs and body systems [3, 2]. The physical state of health integrates the human body as a biological system and organs and life support systems, their functions and health status, physical activity and biochemical processes, hygiene, motor performance, healthy nutrition, genetic and reproductive health, disease prevention. The most important indicators of a person’s physical health are physical development, physical performance, physical fitness, and physical activity [4]. There are a few studies, including WHO studies, stating that human health depends 20% on heredity, 10% on the level of development of medicine, 20% on ecology and 50% on lifestyle [3]. Other sources claim that human health depends on genetics by 15-20%, on the quality of the healthcare system in the country by 10-15%, on the degree of environmental pollution by 20-25%, on social conditions and lifestyle by 50- 55% [1].
Impact of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on university students. Modern consequences
Authors: Chekhovska Anna , Salamakha Oleksandr , Hryshko Larysa
Published: November 2023

The origin of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China is reported to be one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever faced. Although the first case was reported in December 2019, by March 2020, COVID-19 had spread so rapidly in most countries that the World Health Organization declared it a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality in a very short period of time. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of schools, colleges and universities to prevent further transmission and spread of the disease. The physical closure of schools, colleges and universities has impacted students in several ways, with some students reporting suffering from anxiety, depression and mood swings. COVID-19 has disrupted students' social interactions and impacted their home lives. These influences on students will ultimately affect their success and progress. Therefore, educational institutions must take measures to help students recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Wheeled vehicle certification: possibilities of legal regulatio
Authors: Kuznetsova Yuliya , Husiev Dmytro
Published: November 2023

Legislative system which regulate wheeled vehicle certification of Ukraine is investigated in the article. Norms from fundamental law of Ukraine, norms  Law of Ukraine such as Road Traffic, about Transport, about Motor transport, secondary legislation. are. аnalysed. Аdjudicate that  in the lawgiving level rulemaking of certification wheeled vehicle in Ukraine answer requirements international standards namely Agreement concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts Which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these United Nations Regulations. Agreement created in 1958 (as amended 1995). Ukraine join to agreement in 2000. Adequately highly-developed           legal and regulatory framework in subordinate legislation. Question of creation the registry of wheeled vehicle certificate is up-to-date. However after all subordinate legislation presence the registry of wheeled vehicle certificate is missing. Author propose updating legislative instruments in an attempt to exclude the possibility forgery certificate of wheeled vehicle.
Efficacy of Metallic Nanoparticles and Nanocarriers as an Advanced Tool for Imaging and Diagnosis: Insight into Theranostic Applications
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, Nibha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rajgir, India, Jahangir M.A.
Published: November 2023

The development of nanotechnology has brought diagnosis and therapy closer together, making theranostic compounds a promising area of study. Theranostic substances can both diagnose and treat a patient's condition. For their potential use in treating a wide range of ailments, including cancer, TB, diabetes, etc., metallic nanoparticles are currently the subject of intensive research. Modern nanotechnology allows for the precise assembly of medicinal chemicals onto metallic nanoparticles, which can then be used for targeted drug delivery, illness detection, and even imaging. Problems that must be solved before metallic theranostic agents can be successfully implemented in clinical settings include their complicated design, instability, toxicity, drug release regulation, mass production, and the potential for behavioral, psychological, and metabolic side effects. This article reviews the recent progress made in using metallic nanoparticles like gold, carbon, and iron oxide nanoparticles as theranostic agents. We also provide a brief summary of the various imaging properties of metallic nanoparticles. Finally, this in-depth analysis discusses new patents associated with metallic nanoparticles as a theranostic agent.
Rare Adenosquamous Lung Cancer Inducing Large Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion in An Undiagnosed Patient
Authors:   NYC Health + Hospitals/ Woodhull, Brooklyn, NY, USA., Cohen Ronny
Published: November 2023

While lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality, only 2% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cases are classified as the adenosquamous subtype. Here we present a case of a middle-aged man who presented with atypical symptoms of massive malignant hemorrhagic pericardial effusion without cardiac tamponade, induced by adenosquamous non-small cell lung carcinoma. Malignant hemorrhagic pericardial effusions are rare, and large volume ones are even rarer. The patient’s advanced malignancy was undiagnosed at presentation and was only discovered through investigations carried out for his pericardial disease. Malignant pericardial effusion may be the initial symptom of malignancy in some patients. Furthermore, adenosquamous carcinoma is a rare type of NSCLC whose response to chemotherapy is limited. Further studies of this rare subtype are warranted to improve patient prognosis.
Evaluation of Exposure to Noise and Vibration and Its Effect on Work-related Fatigue
Authors: Rahimimoghadam Somayeh , Javan Safoora , Yari Saeed , Kheyrkhah Atefeh , Nourmohamadi Mohammad
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Exposure to vibration and noise has been identified to potentially contribute to work-related fatigue, consequently causing a range of adverse effects on job performance.Method: In this study, a sample of 62 city bus drivers underwent examination to evaluate noise levels through the utilization of a TES dosimeter. Additionally, vibration measurements were conducted using an SV 106 vibration meter. Furthermore, the level of occupational fatigue was determined through the utilization of a Swedish fatigue questionnaire. Results: In the conducted study, it was observed that bus drivers were subjected to an average exposure level of 82.18 dB and 0.99 m/s2 for noise and whole-body vibration, respectively, throughout their work shifts. Additionally, their average job fatigue score was measured to be 26.21 out of a total of 200. To comprehensively evaluate the influence of various factors on (WRF), both single-variable and multi-variable analyses were conducted. The result of the univariate tests exhibited a notable association between job fatigue and the Lon life of the vehicle, the type of car seat (spring or inflatable), as well as the level of exposure to vibration and job satisfaction. Moreover, when considering the influencing factors concurrently in the multivariate test, a significant correlation between occupational fatigue and exposure to vibration, as well as the type of chair, was established. Conclusion: Improving the quality of buses by implementing modernized features that minimize vibrations and reduce noise levels can greatly contribute to mitigating fatigue among urban bus drivers.
Pengaruh Leverage dan Perputaran Modal Kerja Terhadap Profitabilitas dengan Perencanaan Pajak Sebagai Pemoderasi Pada Perusahaan Sektor Basic Material yang Terdaftar di BEI Periode 2017-2021
Authors: Yolanda Yola
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis leverage dan perputaran modal terhadap Profitabilitas serta hubungan Perencanaan Pajak mampu memoderasi pengaruh Leverage dan Perputaran Modal Kerja terhadap Profitabilitas pada perusahaan sektor Basic Materials yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2017-2021. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 97 perusahaan. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling dan diperoleh sebanyak 33 perusahaan yang menjadi sampel penelitian dengan 165 jumlah pengamatan. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis regresi liniear berganda yang merupakan pooled data menggunakan software Eview 10. Hasil uji F menunjukkan bahwa variabel leverage dan perputaran modal berpengaruh bersama-sama terhadap profitabilitas. Hasil uji parsial menunjukkan bahwa variabel Leverage berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas Sedangkan, Perputaran modal kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap Profitabilitas. Hasil pengujian variabel moderasi menunjukkan bahwa variabel Perencanaan Pajak tidak mampu memoderasi hubungan Leverage dan Perputaran Modal Kerja dengan Profitabilitas
Analisis Perbandingan Pembentukan Portofolio Saham Optimal dengan Model Markowitz dan Indeks Tunggal
Authors: Fatahurrazak Fatahurrazak , Anggraini Yuni Ayu
Published: November 2023

Portofolio optimal adalah portofolio yang return portofolionya lebih tinggi dibandingkan risikonya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui saham-saham apa saja yang terbentuk melalui portofolio optimal Sektor Perbankan pada Indeks LQ-45 dengan Model Markowitz dan Indeks Tunggal serta mengetahui bagaimana perbedaan Model Markowitz dengan Indeks Tunggal. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik sampling jenuh yaitu seluruh perusahaan yang tergabung dalam Sektor Perbankan di LQ-45 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode penelitian (Februari 2019 – Januari 2022) berjumlah 6 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembentukan portofolio optimal Model Markowitz terdiri dari tiga saham yaitu BBCA, BBRI, dan BTPS dengan tingkat ekspektasi pengembalian portofolio sebesar 1,79% dan risiko portofolio sebesar 7,28%. Sedangkan kandidat Single Index Model adalah empat saham yaitu BBCA, BBTN, BMRI, dan BTPS dengan ekspektasi return portofolio sebesar 1,51% dan tingkat risiko portofolio sebesar 0,27%
Le Rire and the Meaning of Cartoon Art in Fin-de-Siècle France
Authors: Kotick Andrew
Published: November 2023

As the foremost organ of the French satirical and illustrated press, the weekly Le Rire captivated a broad reading public in the final decade of the nineteenth century. At the crossroads of commercial entertainment and mass media, Le Rire sought to champion caricature and comic illustration as art forms worthy of serious merit and to make humor a powerful tool for political, cultural, and social commentary. This article aims to assess the periodical's impact in its time, and furthermore, contends that Le Rire was a determinative force in reshaping public mores toward comedy and satire, carrying the legacy of nineteenth-century developments in the history of French caricature into novel modes of expression and consumption at the turn of the twentieth.
Monumentalizing “The Collective”
Authors: Rizzi Elena Maria Rita
Published: November 2023

By analyzing the public mural paintings sponsored by the French state to help artists survive the economic crisis around the time of the Popular Front, this article intends to contribute to the study of the relationship between mass politics and mass culture in the 1930s. After addressing French and foreign views on mural art as well as state agendas behind mural commissions, the study examines the social and political significance of state-financed mural projects. Frequently large-scale and realized in a figurative style, murals portrayed collectivities in instants of conviviality and extolled the solidaristic ties binding them. State-financed mural paintings, I contend, monumentalized “the collective” so to create unity and collective spirit. Thereby, they created a visual politics that helped bridge the gap between art and the people and became agents of mass politics at a time of political instability.
Unveiling the Awareness Gap: Investigating Parental Knowledge and Information about Child Sexual Abuse on Electronic Media
Authors: Mazhar Shehneela , Saeed Mubashir , Rahman Syed Inam ur
Published: November 2023

Child sexual abuse is a pervasive and distressing social problem with severe consequences for its victims. In recent years, electronic media has become increasingly dominant, exposing children to potential risks and challenges in the digital realm. This study provides valuable insights into the awareness gap among parents regarding child sexual abuse on electronic media. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing a survey methodology to investigate parental knowledge and information about child sexual abuse in the digital era. A diverse sample of parents with children aged 5-18 years was recruited, and data were collected through an online questionnaire. The survey assessed several aspects, including parental awareness of online dangers, knowledge of preventive measures, familiarity with online platforms and applications, and attitudes toward discussing sexual abuse with their children. Preliminary findings suggest that parents have limited awareness and knowledge about child sexual abuse on electronic media, and often feel uncomfortable discussing the topic with their children.
Multimodal Genre Analysis of Political Cartoons during Pakistan's Economic Crisis
Authors: Shakeel Zoya , Alam Muhammad Farooq
Published: November 2023

This article analyzes the genre of political cartoons through the prism of multi-modality, focusing on editorial cartoons published in the Dawn newspaper during the 2023 economic crisis in Pakistan. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the visual and linguistic strategies used by cartoonists to convey political messages in a humorous way and analyze how these messages are interpreted by the audience. The research design utilizes a qualitative methodology that involves a deep evaluation of linguistic elements of cartoons and Kress and Leeuwen's framework for analyzing visual grammar. The findings of this study imply that political cartoons use various visual and linguistic elements, including exaggeration, contrast, framing, metaphors, and irony, to convey critical commentary on social and political issues. Overall, this study adds to the body of knowledge in the field of political cartoon analysis and sheds light on the genre traits and communicative techniques utilized in political cartoons.
Generation of Singlet Oxygen by Laser Infrared Radiation 1273 nm and Evaluation of
Cytotoxic Effect on Tumor Cell Lines
Authors: Bogdanov A.A. , Klimenko V.V. K , Bogdanov An.A. , Burdakov V.S. , Verlov N.A. , Moiseyenko V.M. , Dubina M.V.
Published: November 2023

Increased reactivity makes singlet oxygen a cytotoxic agent. Infrared radiation at
1273 nm allows for direct photogeneration of singlet oxygen without the use of a
photosensitizer. In this study, we demonstrated direct photogeneration of singlet oxygen
in an aqueous environment using laser radiation at 1273 nm. Using chemical trapping
methods, we determined the key parameters of generation, including the generation rate
coefficient of singlet oxygen at an irradiance of 1 mW/cm2 and a concentration of
dissolved triplet oxygen of 1 μM: ξ=(4.3±0.1) • 10-8 ((s•mW/cm2 )-1). We showed that
irradiation of K562 and HeLa tumor cells with a focused laser beam at 1273 nm (diameter
100–1000 μm) leads to a significant cytotoxic effect in the irradiated area, not caused
by thermal effects. We developed a mathematical model to calculate the photogenerated
concentrations of singlet oxygen in an aqueous environment when irradiated with a 1273
nm laser. Based on experimental data, we calculated cumulative concentrations of singlet
oxygen that result in cell death: 50% lethal dose for HeLa cells ~1000 μM, K562 cells
~3000 μM. Our research results confirm the potential application of 1273 nm laser
radiation for direct photogeneration of singlet oxygen in tissues and the therapy of
solid tumors
Perspectividade política e produção de desinformação nas eleições brasileiras de 2018
Authors: Ornelas Rosa Pablo , Toczek Souza Aknaton , Matheus Camargo Giovane
Published: November 2023

Este artigo parte de uma pesquisa cibercartográfica amparada em uma aproximação entre as tradições pós-estruturalista e perspectivista, visando problematizar as informações utilizadas nas eleições presidenciais de 2018 que orientaram o comportamento dos eleitores brasileiros a partir da fragilização de fatos objetivos que passaram a serem substituídos por notícias distorcidas ou mesmo falaciosas, situadas no contexto da pós-verdade. Ao trazer alguns elementos acerca de como foram produzidas supostas verdades no campo da política institucional difundidas no ciberespaço, verificamos uma certa guerra de narrativas onde teorias conspiratórias e fake news são articuladas como estratégias de convencimento para que os eleitores difundam voluntariamente esses dados, muitas vezes camuflados de memes, vídeos, posts e etc., produzindo uma enorme confusão que reforça a própria comunicação falaciosa que busca corroborar a auto-verdade de quem recebe a informação.
COVID-19 e a crise da ordem liberal
Authors: Herejk Ribeiro Erik , Renato Ungaretti Carlos
Published: November 2023

O estudo analisa os impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 sobre a ordem hegemônica dos Estados Unidos na perspectiva da Economia Política Internacional. Argumenta-se que a crise atual acelera tendências de longo prazo, marcadas pela transição sistêmica do capitalismo histórico. As dinâmicas de crescimento desigual apontam para o ressurgimento do Leste Asiático, em particular a China, como pólo dinâmico da economia mundial. Apresenta-se a evolução da ordem liberal e o processo de erosão pós-crise de 2008, debatendo a emergência de novos desafios e modelos alternativos à agenda tradicional de globalização. Argumenta-se que o momento de desordem precede a pandemia e significa um ponto de choque entre diferentes estágios históricos de acumulação de capital. As diferentes reações à crise da COVID-19 representam sintomas de modelos distintos de economia política, que ficam evidentes no contraste entre a financeirização pós-industrial dos Estados Unidos e o desenvolvimento sinérgico do capitalismo produtivo no Leste Asiático. O estudo aponta que a resposta unilateral do governo Trump e o relativo sucesso dos países asiáticos à COVID-19 aceleram dois processos simultâneos: o declínio hegemônico dos Estados Unidos e a busca da China em apresentar alternativas para a construção da ordem pós-Ocidental.
A Crise da Democracia Liberal no Início do Século XXI
Authors: Machado Rodrigues Theófilo , Bellato Caíque
Published: November 2023

A crise da democracia liberal é o grande tema da teoria política do início do século XXI. Com as eleições de Recep Erdogan na Turquia, Rodrigo Duterte nas Filipinas, Viktor Orbán na Hungria, Donald Trump nos Estados Unidos e Jair Bolsonaro no Brasil, uma parcela da literatura especializada passou até mesmo a considerar como plausível o fim da democracia. O presente artigo defende a tese da existência de duas abordagens gerais sobre o tema. Uma primeira abordagem é aquela que identifica a democracia liberal como o ápice do regramento institucional democrático e que precisa, portanto, ser salva. Para esses intérpretes, o populismo seria o principal culpado pela crise da democracia liberal e por isso deveria ser extirpado da vida política. A segunda abordagem inverte o problema: se as instituições políticas estão em crise, a culpa não é do populismo, mas sim da própria forma de governo. O populismo surgiria apenas como um efeito colateral dos limites da democracia liberal.
Fiscalização parlamentar pelo Congresso Nacional de 1988 a 2018
Authors: Silva Ronaldo Quintanilha
Published: November 2023

A pesquisa demonstra o volume do exercício da função típica do Congresso Nacional de fiscalizar os atos do Poder Executivo no período de 1988 a 2018, por meio de instrumentos de fiscalização e controle (control tools). Em acréscimo, verificaram-se a frequência e a taxa de aprovação desses instrumentos durante a 55ª Legislatura na Câmara dos Deputados. A metodologia está baseada em técnicas quantitativas e qualitativas, para de forma empírica estudar a accountability horizontal. Conclui-se que a atividade de controle representa menos de 10% do esforço do Congresso Nacional. O instrumento preferido dos deputados é o requerimento de informação seguido pelas propostas de audiências públicas. E ainda identificaram-se consequências desde a apresentação dos projetos de decreto legislativo, o que se denominou de “expectativa do controle”. Desse modo, ao mensurar tal atividade, reforça-se o papel do Poder Legislativo de fiscalizar os atos e as decisões no âmbito da Administração Pública.
Perfil dos reguladores e a internacionalização do sistema bancário brasileiro
Authors: C. M de Albuquerque Mateus , Correia Machado Marília
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo objetiva analisar se há relação possível entre o perfil sociológico de carreira e formação dos reguladores do sistema bancário nacional e a internacionalização do mesmo durante os governos de Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Lula da Silva e o primeiro mandato de Dilma Rousseff. Para isto, foram levantados dados sociológicos de estudos recentes da área de Sociologia Política que abordaram o perfil dos decisores da política econômica, e depois, relacionados com informações quanto ao processo de internacionalização do sistema. Estas informações contém a presença de bancos brasileiros no exterior, a presença de bancos estrangeiros no Brasil e a adaptação do sistema às normativas internacionais. A partir dos dados coletados, identificamos que o caráter sociológico dos reguladores ao longo dos três governos estudados não é uma variável explicativa para as oscilações na internacionalização do sistema. Entretanto, são necessários mais estudos para que se possa afirmar categoricamente que não é possível traçar um paralelo entre perfil sociológico dos gestores públicos da regulamentação bancária e a internacionalização dos bancos.
Docência, ensino e aprendizagem na conjectura de livre-mercado
Authors: Pizolati Audrei Rodrigo
Published: November 2023

Consoante o contexto de livre-mercado, procedeu-se a uma análise documental circunscrita à perspectiva da História do Tempo Presente e aos Estudos das Políticas Educacionais. Nesse sentido, a relação professor-aluno e ensino e aprendizagem engendrada sob o espectro do neoliberalismo, examinou-se marcos legais elaborados entre 1996 e 2020. Essas políticas e programas educacionais propendem a esmaecer a prática docente em virtude da autonomia do itinerário formativo e do protagonismo do estudante. Assim, o exercício da docência é conferido de novos sentidos em que o direcionamento economicista é assumido pela educação de recíproca, o paradigma neoliberal observa a cultura do empresariamento/empreendedorismo de si conforme analisados na materialidade examina. O escopo nessas políticas é forjar o alunado capaz de justapor em sua formação:  projeto de vida com vistas à inserção social e ao mundo do trabalho – o que imbrica professor e aluno na perspectiva do aprender a aprender.
Interações socioestatais e instrumentos de ação pública
Authors: Aguilar Lara Maria Fernanda
Published: November 2023

O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a implementação do Marco Regulatório das Organizações da Sociedade Civil (MROSC) na assistência social do município de São Paulo. Especificamente, busca-se compreender um dos efeitos “inesperados” que as técnicas de seleção utilizadas no MROSC trouxeram na assistência social paulistana: o privilégio às grandes organizações da sociedade civil. O trabalho foi conduzido a partir de quatro etapas: revisão de literatura, análise documental, trabalho de campo e nove entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise foi realizada com base na articulação das abordagens da mútua-constituição entre Estado e sociedade civil e dos instrumentos da ação pública. Argumenta-se que o MROSC é um macro instrumento de regulação resultante de um longo processo histórico de interações e conflitos políticos entre atores do Estado e da sociedade civil. Neste sentido, seus efeitos são mais amplos do que seus aspectos técnicos, pois envolvem relações sociais, conflitos, valores e interesses.
Magistratura Brasileira e Negociações de Serviço Público
Authors: Naguti Resende Vinícius
Published: November 2023

Este artigo propõe um estudo de caso realizado através da análise qualitativa dos autos da Ação Originária n. 1773/DF (caso do auxílio-moradia), apresentando a cronologia dos eventos processuais e a atuação dos principais atores institucionais envolvidos nessa disputa remuneratória da magistratura. Em complemento, o artigo fornece um breve arranjo teórico capaz de associar-se à descrição empírica, traduzindo conceitualmente os desdobramentos da referida ação. Partindo da noção de negociações de serviço público, sustenta-se que a interação entre a classe dos servidores públicos e dos políticos é constitutiva dos Estados constitucionais e, por isso, parte fundamental para a compreensão da dinâmica institucional entre os membros do Poder Judiciário e seu órgão de cúpula, o Supremo Tribunal Federal, bem como a relação deste com o Poder Executivo.
A agenda política da ONU para as mulheres
Authors: Ranzi Ana Paula , Salvagni Julice , Veríssimo Veronese Marília , Argiles Natalia
Published: November 2023

Este texto propõe uma análise crítica da posição da ONU em relação às mulheres, a partir da perspectiva teórico-política do feminismo marxista, em diálogo com a noção de Sul Global. Parte-se da premissa de que o feminismo liberal não atende às demandas de todas as mulheres, ao não questionar o modelo hegemônico de acumulação profundamente desigual. Os ideais do feminismo liberal convergem com a concepção que estrutura as Nações Unidas. Argumenta-se que uma agenda de políticas pró-mulheres que seja descolada da concepção marxista de luta de classes pode vir a convergir com a responsabilização individual das mulheres pobres diante dos programas de que são alvo, sem questionamento à reprodução das desigualdades sociais. Embora os movimentos feministas sejam multifacetados e acolham distintas pautas acerca dos direitos das mulheres, considera-se que a aproximação dessas com a perspectiva de luta de classes é uma condição indispensável.
concepções de pessoa e sociedade das distintas correntes do liberalismo
Authors: Garcia Gabriel de Matos
Published: November 2023

O status normativo atribuído às liberdades econômicas é muito importante para o liberalismo. Esse status determina de que forma distintas correntes liberais interpretam as exigências de instituições e práticas sociais comuns aos liberais: o constitucionalismo e o Estado de Direito, a igualdade de oportunidades, mercados livres, bens públicos, um mínimo social adequado e a natureza pública do poder político. Mas em que as correntes liberais se baseiam para atribuírem status tão díspares às liberdades econômicas? Este trabalho defende que isso se deve às distintas concepções ideais de pessoa e sociedade que essas correntes sustentam, e seu objetivo é aprofundar quais são essas concepções e de que forma elas se relacionam às liberdades econômicas, ao papel dos mercados e ao capitalismo. Enquanto liberais clássicos sustentam um ideal de pessoa racional e de sociedade como a solução para problemas de coordenação, liberais progressistas sustentam uma concepção ideal de pessoa moralmente livre e igual, e da sociedade como um empreendimento de cooperação social entre pessoas concebidas dessa forma. Libertarianos consideram as pessoas proprietárias absolutas de si mesmas e a sociedade como uma associação livre desses proprietários.
Religião, Sexo e Cor/Raça
Authors: Gomes Mendonça Ferreira Matheus
Published: November 2023

O objetivo do artigo é examinar a interação entre religião, sexo e cor/raça num modelo que investiga o voto em Bolsonaro. Almeja-se compreender o que acontece com o efeito da identidade evangélica quando se considera outras características sociais do eleitor, que foram identificadas como variáveis negativamente associadas ao voto em Bolsonaro. Utilizando dados do ESEB 2018, a escolha dessas variáveis foi orientada tanto pela literatura sobre efeitos heterogêneos, quanto pelo contexto eleitoral de 2018. Os resultados do trabalho, alcançados por meio de regressões logísticas binomiais (glm), rejeitam a hipótese de que a identidade evangélica blinda o fiel das influências que vem de outras fontes sociais, como sexo e cor. Conclui-se que entre as evangélicas pretas houve a menor probabilidade de votar em Bolsonaro em 2018. Como os modelos controlam pelo efeito de variáveis econômicas, uma das explicações para o resultado apontado é que há mecanismos relacionados à cor e ao sexo (identidade de gênero e raça) dos fiéis que mitigam o voto naquele candidato.
The Role of Foreign Policy in International Student Mobility: The Case of the Turkish “Opening to Africa” Policy
Authors: ATABAŞ Hacer , KÖSE Mehmet
Published: November 2023

This article examines the impact of foreign policy decisions, specifically the Africa Opening Policies, on international scholarship programs and student mobility from Africa to Türkiye. The background of Türkiye’s African policy is discussed, along with policies made by different governments. The article evaluates student exchanges and scholarships in bilateral agreements and regional cooperation between Türkiye and African countries. The central question is whether the openings in Turkey's African policy have had any effect on student mobility from Africa. To answer this question, the article uses international scholarship programs as an instrument in Turkish foreign policy in the context of the Africa Opening Policies as a single case study, which is designed to provide an in-depth understanding and contextualization of scholarship programs within foreign policymaking. Analyzing the policy documents from relevant institutions such as the Council of Higher Education, the Ministry of National Education, and the Presidency of Turks Abroad and Related Communities, the study uses process tracing methodology to show that foreign policy openings and desired relations with a particular country or region affect the design and priorities of international higher education programs. Thus, the article explores foreign policymaking as a driving factor in developing international student mobility in Türkiye.
Justification, stability and relevance in incomplete argumentation frameworks
Authors: Odekerken Daphne , Borg AnneMarie , Bex Floris
Published: November 2023

We explore the computational complexity of justification, stability and relevance in incomplete argumentation frameworks (IAFs). IAFs are abstract argumentation frameworks that encode qualitative uncertainty by distinguishing between certain and uncertain arguments and attacks. These IAFs can be completed by deciding for each uncertain argument or attack whether it is present or absent. Such a completion is an abstract argumentation framework, for which it can be decided which arguments are acceptable under a given semantics. The justification status of an argument in a completion then expresses whether the argument is accepted (in), not accepted because it is attacked by an accepted argument (out) or neither (undec). For a given IAF and certain argument, the justification status of that argument need not be the same in all completions. This is the issue of stability, where an argument is stable if its justification status is the same in all completions. For arguments that are not stable in an IAF, the relevance problem is of interest: which uncertain arguments or attacks should be investigated for the argument to become stable? In this paper, we define justification, stability and relevance for IAFs and provide a complexity analysis for these problems under grounded, complete, preferred and stable semantics.
On the links between belief merging, the Borda voting method, and the cancellation property1
Authors: Everaere Patricia , Fellah Chouaib , Konieczny Sébastien , Pino Pérez Ramón
Published: November 2023

In this work, we explore the links between the Borda voting rule and belief merging operators. More precisely, we define two families of merging operators inspired by the definition of the Borda voting rule. We also introduce a notion of cancellation in belief merging, inspired by the axiomatization of the Borda voting rule proposed by Young. This allows us to provide a characterization of the drastic merging operator and of a family of merging operators defined in a way which is similar to the Borda rule.
Wavelet-domain human activity recognition utilizing convolutional neural networks
Authors: Tavakkoli Mohammad , Nazerfard Ehsan , Amirmazlaghani Maryam
Published: November 2023

Human activity recognition (HAR) is a crucial area of research in human-computer interaction. Despite previous efforts in this field, there is still a need for more accurate and robust methods that can handle time-series data from different sensors. In this study, we propose a novel method that generates an image using wavelet transform to extract time-frequency features of the recorded signal. Our method employs convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for feature extraction and activity recognition, and a new loss function that produces denser representations for samples, improving the model’s generalization on unseen samples. To evaluate the effectiveness of our proposed method, we conducted experiments on multiple publicly available data sets. Our results demonstrate that our method outperforms previous methods in terms of activity classification accuracy. Specifically, our method achieves higher accuracy rates and demonstrates improved robustness in real-world settings. Overall, our proposed method addresses the research gap of accurate and robust activity recognition from time-series data recorded from different sensors. Our findings have the potential to improve the accuracy and robustness of human activity recognition systems in real-world applications.
Homogenization of an eigenvalue problem through rough surfaces
Authors: Avila Jake , Monsurrò Sara , Raimondi Federica
Published: November 2023

In a bounded cylinder with a rough interface we study the asymptotic behaviour of the spectrum and its associated eigenspaces for a stationary heat propagation problem. The main novelty concerns the proof of the uniform a priori estimates for the eigenvalues. In fact, due to the peculiar geometry of the domain, standard techniques do not apply and a suitable new approach is developed.
Association Between Olfactory Dysfunction and Cognitive Impairment in Dementia-Free Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study in Taiwan
Authors: Wang Mu-Cyun , Chiou Jeng-Min , Chen Yen-Ching , Chen Jen-Hau
Published: November 2023

Background: Previous studies assessing olfactory function and cognition have mostly been cross-sectional, and few have investigated the Asian geriatric population. Objective: To examine the relationships of olfaction with global or domain-specific cognitive function in Taiwanese community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This cohort study (2015–2019) is part of the Taiwan Initiative for Geriatric Epidemiological Research. The Taiwanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-T) and a battery of neuropsychological tests were assessed at baseline and at a two-year follow-up. The cross-culture modified Sniffin’ Sticks Identification Test (SSIT) was utilized to measure olfactory function. Generalized linear mixed models were used to examine the association of olfaction with cognitive performance over two years. Results: Data were collected from 376 participants (55.1% women), with a mean age of 75.6 years. A one-point decrease in the SSIT score (worsening of olfaction) was associated with worse global cognition (MoCA-T: β ˆ = –0.13), memory ( β ˆ = –0.08 to –0.06), and verbal fluency ( β ˆ = –0.07). Compared with an SSIT score ≥ 11 (normosmia), an SSIT score < 8 (anosmia) was associated with worse global cognition (MoCA-T: β ˆ = –0.99), memory ( β ˆ = –0.48 to –0.42), executive function (Trail Making Test A: β ˆ = –0.36), attention (digit span backward: β ˆ = –0.34), and verbal fluency ( β ˆ = –0.45). After stratified analyses, the associations remained in older adults ≥ 75 years, males, and non-carriers of apolipoprotein E ɛ4 in terms of global cognition, memory, and verbal fluency. Conclusions: Odor identification deficits were associated with poor global or domain-specific cognitive function in a four-year cohort of community-dwelling older adults. Cognitive assessments should be conducted in dementia-free elderly individuals with impaired odor identification.
Linear antenna array modeling with deep neural networks
Authors: Di Barba Paolo , Januszkiewicz Łukasz
Published: November 2023

In modern wireless telecommunication systems, antenna arrays are widely used as elements of multiple – input multiple – output technology. In the fifth-generation systems, arrays are utilized to realize beamforming that forms the radiation pattern of the base station in the direction of the mobile user. This requires the utilization of many-element antenna arrays that are precisely controlled to achieve the required radiation properties. In this paper we apply the concept of deep neural network to model antenna array radiation properties. In this proof-of-concept research we aim at investigating to what extent it is possible to use deep neural networks for modeling antenna arrays. We consider a full-wave model of linear array with a reflector, which was controlled by the phase and amplitude of the signals feeding the elementary radiators. The applied method made it possible to solve the direct and inverse problems. The results that we obtained show that deep neural networks are able to model antenna array properties.