bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo y la Ley de Reproducción Medicamente Asistida en Argentina: ¿Es constitucional su coexistencia?
Authors: Carignani Agustin , Scarpino Silvana
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: el artículo propone analizar dos normas aparentemente contradictorias sobre la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo y la ley que establece la reproducción asistida en Argentina. Metodología: fue un estudio de caso, en el que se rescataron las discusiones parlamentarias con motivo de la aprobación de las leyes, así como una comparación textual de las leyes objeto del estudio. Resultados: Las leyes más importantes en el tema son las leyes que consideran el punto de partida de la vida; la ley de conservación de embriones criopreservados y la ley IVE. Conclusión: Del análisis realizado se advierte que entre las normas analizadas existe falta de armonía constitucional y convencional entre las leyes tratadas debido a tratar temas análogos de diverso modo, contrariando incluso el sistema convencional de derecho.
Surrogate safety evaluation of curve sections on an interurban highway under heterogeneous traffic conditions in India
Authors: Puwar Satbir Singh , Amudapuram Mohan Rao , Senathipathi Velmurugan
Published: January 2024

Road traffic safety is a global concern. Conventionally, road safety evaluation is carried out by analyzing historical crash data, which is a reactive approach to safety analysis. The safety analyst has to wait for sufficient time to accumulate crash data before taking up any safety analysis as a sample of substantial crashes is required for analysis. But in safety analysis with a proactive approach no crash data is required, which is replaced with surrogate “conflicts”, which can be obtained from the new techniques of traffic conflict technique and surrogate safety parameters. Other approaches can be applied in traffic safety evaluation in anticipation of the crash occurrence. The advent of traffic conflict techniques, i.e., use of traffic conflicts in place of crashes and microsimulation methods like modeling of the traffic flow and pattern in traffic streams on a road network, started to apply as a method of analyzing microscopic simulation models and traffic conflict techniques to determine the safety issues in traffic systems and correlate them to the probable incidences of collisions. In this regard, surrogate safety parameters have been used to determine the level of safety on the typical curve sections of an interurban highway namely, Faridabad-Gurgaon four-lane divided highway in Haryana, India. This is accomplished by the use of vehicle trajectory data extracted through microscopic simulation in Verkher in Staedten Simulation (VISSIM) and analysis in Surrogate Safety Assessment Model (SSAM) for the above-referred corridor. Further, efforts have been made to present the intensity of traffic conflicts happening at the curved sections. The surrogate safety measures time to collision (TTC), deceleration rate (DR), and change in velocity (ΔV), as well as conflicting vehicle speed (Max S), are obtained by analysis from the SSAM model for all the curve sections and are validated using the reported crash data on the curve sections of the candidate corridor for 3 years. With the help of statistical elaboration, the critical threshold for TTC with the heterogeneous traffic movement is found 1.6 s, meaning any conflict occurring less than this time would invariably lead to a fatal crash. Similarly, the critical deceleration rate is observed as 0.569 m/s2, implying that any conflict with more than this value may lead to a fatal crash. Further, the DeltaV values deduced for the study corridor on interurban curve sections catering to heterogeneous traffic movement is 4.1 m/s. Again, any conflict more than this value can turn into a potential crash.
Inclusion of Travel Writing, Movement and Sign Languages into University Curricula: Case Study of Slovenia
Authors: Petek Vita , Potočnik Topler Jasna
Published: January 2024

As part of Erasmus+ project: “Active and inclusive teaching of literacy and communication skills for enhanced employment and sustainable economic growth (IN-COMM GUIDE)”, university curricula of Slovenian study programs were analyzed. For purpose of this paper, curricula at Slovenian public and private universities were analyzed. The research focused on the question of which innovative methods were used for teaching communication skills, and whether travel writing, movement, and sign languages are included. Analysis showed that there were no innovative methods included in the curricula. It was shown that among all the curricula, there is none that has as its subject travel writing. In three curricula in total, the subject of sign language was found and six analyzed curricula were related to movement. Being active was found in curricula of Faculties of Education. We can conclude that curricula on communication skills at Slovenian universities still have room for further development, innovation and improvement. This chapter of the monograph also includes interviews that were conducted with representatives from the Association of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Associations of Slovenia and Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Podravje, Maribor.
Method Guide for the Inclusion of Movement into Communication Skills Curricula
Authors: Blažević Iva , Gugić Jelena
Published: January 2024

Movement, understood as any form of physical activity, is indivisible from health. There are numerous ways of how to introduce movement into the teaching of other subjects since PE classes alone are insufficent to maintain health. Moreover, movement enhances knowledge acquisition and communication which leads to better academic results. Subject teachers other than PE teachers find it difficult to introduce movement into their teaching, so it is very important to provide teaching resources and training on the inclusion of movement into lessons. The following guide offers five shorter tasks which can be used at any point of the lesson in order to engage students, make them move and reinforce the knowledge of the topic being learned. The tasks are adequate for any type of learner, from complete beginners to those highly proficient in a certain area.
The Ability of Entomopathogenic Fungus as Biocontrol of Periplaneta americana
Authors: Hafsari Anggita Rahmi , Hidayah Ayu Nur
Published: January 2024

Periplaneta americana (cockroach), are well-known pests that not only contaminate food with feces and germs that can cause food poisoning, but also transfer bacteria, fungus, and other dangerous microbes. Chemical pesticides are harmful to both the environment and individuals when used in excess. The natural balance has been disrupted, resulting in resistant pests, predatory threats, parasitic threats, fish, birds, and other animals. The objective of this research is to see the ability of an entomopathogenic fungus as a cockroach biocontrol agent. This research conducted with experimental research with ten treatments and three repetition. The variation are, K(-) only distilled water, K(+) synthetic pesticides, Botrytis sp., Mucors sp., Acremoniums sp., Rhizopus sp., Moniliella sp., Chaetomium sp., Nigospora sp., and Aspergillus sp. A one-way Completely Randomized Design was used to examine them (CRD). With a cell count of 2.35 x 108 CFU/ml, Rhizopus sp. was able to achieve a mortality rate of cockroach by 66.6 percent.
Bilateral Distal Radial Artery Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Totally Occluded Left Anterior Descending Artery
Authors: El Hosieny Adel
Published: January 2024

Despite advances in new devices, equipment and expertise, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusions (CTO) remains difficult and technically challenging. Arterial access is an important consideration when deciding on how to treat the lesion at hand as this has implications on catheter sizing and support as well as facilitating contralateral coronary angiography. Radial artery access has been increasingly adopted by operators with similar success rates and safety to femoral artery access. Distal radial artery access is a relatively recent concept and provides more comfort for the patient as well as for the operator. We present here a challenging case of left anterior descending artery CTO in a 63-year-old male diabetic, in which the successful PCI was achieved via bilateral distal radial access.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Intraventricular Thrombosis in a Young Immunocompetent Patient Living with HIV Infection
Authors: Ngou Temgoua Mazou
Published: January 2024

HIV infection is a frequent cause of cardiovascular diseases. Longstanding infection may cause heart failure and secondary thromboembolic disorders. We present a rare case of dilated cardiomyopathy complicated by intraventricular thrombosis in a Young immunocompetent patient living with HIV infection. This atypical case alerts the scientific community for the earlier screening of cardiovascular disorders in all patients with HIV infection. For the HIV patients with dilatated cardiomyopathy it is necessary to evaluate the benefit of prophylactic anticoagulation in such case.
Laporan Kasus: Infeksi Canine parvovirus Tipe Enteritis pada Anak Anjing Kacang dengan Induk yang Divaksinasi Lengkap
Authors: Lubis Barata Sultan , Soma I Gede , Suartha I Nyoman
Published: January 2024

Seekor anjing Kacang jantan bernama Sapi, berumur tiga bulan, bobot badan 5,43 kg, berwarna putih cokelat dengan postur badan tegap datang ke Estimo Petshop & Clinic dengan keluhan tidak nafsu makan, muntah, diare berdarah, dan lemas selama tiga hari sebelum dibawa ke klinik. Anjing tidak memiliki riwayat vaksin dan pemberian obat cacing. Induk anjing sudah divaksin lengkap. Pemeriksaan klinis anjing kasus menunjukkan frekuensi detak jantung, frekuensi pulsus, napas dan suhu tubuh normal, serta Capillary Refill Time (CRT) di atas dua detik. Selain itu turgor kulit lambat, mukosa pucat, responss muntah saat palpasi lambung, dan saat palpasi abdomen terasa kosong. Pemeriksaan hematologi lengkap menunjukkan anjing mengalami anemia mikrositik hiperkromik dan terjadi peningkatan jumlah limfosit. Pemeriksaan test kit parvovirus positif dan pemeriksaan feses negatif. Penanganan dilakukan dengan terapi cairan sodium klorida dan pemberian hematodin 0,4 mL (dua kali sehari) selama lima hari untuk penanganan anemia. Penanganan muntah dilakukan dengan memberikan Metoclopramide HCl 1 mL (dua kali sehari) selama lima hari. Pemeriksaan penunjang yang dilakukan untuk menegakkan diagnosis definitif adalah pemeriksaan hematologi lengkap, tes kit parvovirus, dan pemeriksaan feses. Pencegahan dari infeksi sekunder dilakukan dengan pemberian Metronidazole 10 mL (dua kali sehari) selama lima hari. Setelah lima hari menjalani perawatan, anjing diperbolehkan pulang karena menunjukkan peningkatan kondisi tubuh.
Evaluation of arsenic contamination from mining exploration in the eastern Amazon
Authors: Dos Santos Barros Charles , Santos Dias Arllon José , Oliveira Nascimento Otávio , Araujo da Silva Gabriel
Published: January 2024

A exposição ambiental ao Arsênio (As) vem aumentando ao longo do tempo, seja naturalmente ou por ação antrópica, este processo causa preocupação na população quanto aos riscos à saúde. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo elencar as informações científicas sobre a contaminação por arsênio na cidade de Santana-AP, por meio de revisão da literatura no Portal de Periódicos da Capes, Scielo, Google Acadêmico e base de dados PubMed. Foram identificados e analisados 10 trabalhos, sendo os únicos publicados na referida região com objeto de estudo a concentração de As. Após análise dos resultados, a concentração de As na água que a comunidade do Elesbão consome, apresentaram-se dentro dos parâmetros estabelecidos <10 µg/L-1. No entanto, a concentração no solo (50 mg.kg-1) e em cabelos (1,0 mg/kg) da referida população estavam acima do valor de referência. Isso é justificado pelo nível de As total identificado em peixes e camarões, ocasionando um possível processo de biomagnificação. Portanto, são necessários estudos que envolvam todas as variáveis possíveis de rota de contaminação pelo As na região foco do presente trabalho, uma vez que, as divergências de resultados geram dúvidas sobre o nível de contaminação. Assim, a presente revisão servirá como pressuposto para avaliação de publicações de outras regiões que sofreram ou sofrem ações antrópicas.
A Review of the Theoretical Developments and Challenges in Regional Trade Agreements
Authors:   IAGBT, f f
Published: January 2024

Purpose - The core of the debate on RTAs is the economic welfare effect resulting from the provision of preferential treatment among member countries and discrimination against non-member countries, and the resulting implications for the multilateral trading system. This study aims to answer these questions by reviewing theoretical and empirical research on RTAs from an economic perspective. It also presents theoretical challenges that may reflect changes in RTAs.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This study examines the development of RTAs from an economic perspective, covering both traditional and new approaches. It does so by reviewing the literature on the theory and empirical evidence of RTAs.
Findings - Concerns that RTAs will cause trade diversion and have a negative impact on the multilateral trading system are greatly exaggerated in our study. We also find that deep integration is less discriminatory than RTAs, resulting in more favorable effects on economic welfare and the multilateral trading system.
Research Implications - Beyond the theoretical for and against RTAs, given that RTAs exist as a realistic entity, a more practical approach is to explore institutional ways in which RTAs and multilateral trading systems coexist. In other words, in a situation where the WTO system is facing a crisis, a realistic answer must be found as RTAs may be the only means to supplement the WTO system.
Green Innovation, Environmental Certification, and the Sustainable Development of Enterprises in China
Authors:   IAGBT, f f , f f
Published: January 2024

Purpose - Achieving sustainable development has always been the most important issue for enterprises. Owing to global warming and environmental deterioration, environmental management is increasingly becoming a major concern for enterprises and the external world, especially stakeholder behavior. This study explores whether enterprise environmental management can contribute to its sustainable development, and how stakeholder behaviors can influence this relationship.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This study uses a fixed effects regression model to empirically test the data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2012 to 2020, and investigates the impact of corporate environmental behavior (i.e. green innovation and environmental certification) on the sustainable development of enterprises. It also explores the moderating role of government support and analyst attention in the impact of environmental management on corporate sustainability.
Findings - The research results showed that enterprise environmental management, namely, green innovation and environmental protection certification, can promote sustainable development capabilities. Simultaneously, government support and proper attention from analysts can have a positive moderating effect on green environmental management and improve sustainable development.
Research Implications - This study enriches relevant theories on enterprise environmental management and sustainable development, proposes the importance of government support and external institutional supervision, and provides a reference for sustainably developing enterprises from the perspective of stakeholder behaviors.
The Effect of the VR (Virtual Reality) Usability of Safety Training for Airline Flight Attendants on Perceived Learning, Safety Behaviors, and Satisfaction
Authors:   IAGBT, f f , f f
Published: January 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the VR (Virtual Reality) usability of the newly implemented safety VR training in the airline sector and to investigate the relationships and effects among perceived learning, safety behaviors, and satisfaction.
Design/Methodology/Approach - In this study, hypotheses concerning the relationship between VR usability and perceived learning, safety behaviors, and satisfaction were examined through multiple regression analysis, utilizing data from a survey of 423 employees within a domestic airline implementing VR training in South Korea.
Findings - Airlines are a dynamic field wherein there is a continuous trend of ongoing technological advancements and the development and application of digital features. In response to these changes, airlines have been introducing VR-based safety training methods. This study confirmed that flight attendants that underwent VR training assessed their perception of VR usability, contributing to performance in safety tasks and expressing satisfaction with the outcomes. VR training not only offers a realistic and immersive experience that depicts actual scenarios but also encourages active participation among employees.
Research Implications - This study provides results that overcome the challenges of realistically reproducing emergency situations in training environments by introducing training based on VR. This study anticipates that the findings will offer valuable insights for fields attempting to utilize VR for training purposes.
Utilização de Gadolínio nas Ressonâncias Magnéticas de Controlo em Doentes com Esclerose Múltipla: Recomendações Atuais
Authors: Cruz Andreia , Pereira Daniela , Batista Sónia
Published: January 2024

A esclerose múltipla é a doença desmielinizante do sistema nervoso central mais frequente, caracterizando-se pelo início precoce e incapacidade progressiva. A ressonância magnética, pela elevada sensibilidade e especificidade na deteção de lesões desmielinizantes, é o exame complementar mais útil nesta patologia, sendo a administração de meios de contraste com gadolínio um importante contributo na interpretação imagiológica. Embora o contraste seja imprescindível no âmbito do diagnóstico, a sua utilização por rotina na monitorização da atividade de doença, resposta ao tratamento e respetivas complicações é controversa. O objetivo deste artigo é reunir as recomendações atuais relativas à utilização do gadolínio no seguimento imagiológico da esclerose múltipla e definir um protocolo clínico efetivo e seguro. A revisão da literatura foi conduzida na PubMed, recorrendo aos termos ‘esclerose múltipla’, ‘ressonância magnética’ e ‘gadolínio’ ou ‘meio de contraste’. Foram selecionados artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2013 e de 2023 relativos à segurança do gadolínio e à sua utilização na ressonância magnética de controlo dos doentes adultos com diagnóstico de esclerose múltipla. Apesar de nenhuma consequência biológica ou clínica ter sido inequivocamente atribuída à retenção cerebral do gadolínio, que foi reportada maioritariamente com agentes lineares, as autoridades de saúde têm vindo a recomendar a restrição do contraste a circunstâncias clínicas essenciais. Na esclerose múltipla, a deteção de lesões subclínicas com captação de gadolínio sem tradução em lesões novas/aumentadas nas sequências ponderadas em T2 ocorre raramente e com impacto na decisão terapêutica questionável. Por outro lado, o gadolínio assume uma sensibilidade superior no diagnóstico diferencial de surtos clínicos, na deteção de atividade inflamatória recente, antes e após o início de uma terapêutica e nos doentes com elevada carga lesional ou lesões difusas/confluentes nas sequências ponderadas em T2. Contrariamente ao rastreio da leucoencefalopatia multifocal progressiva, a monitorização da síndrome inflamatória de reconstituição imunológica beneficia também da inclusão do gadolínio. É exequível e segura a exclusão do gadolínio no seguimento imagiológico de rotina da esclerose múltipla, apesar do seu contributo adicional em circunstâncias clínicas específicas que devem ser do conhecimento articulado do neurologista e neurorradiologista.
Is YouTubeTM a reliable source of information regarding ultra-thin ceramic laminates?
Authors: França Marceli de , Uemoto Caroline , Ferreira Dennis de Carvalho , Prado Maíra do , Tannure Patricia Nivoloni
Published: January 2024

An aesthetic smile is usually associated with healthy appearance and success in many areas of life. Currently, individuals access the internet and social media in search of health information. The aim of this study was to analyse the quality and reliability of information in videos available on the YouTubeTM platform about ultra-thin ceramic laminates. Methods: YouTubeTM was searched using the therms “dental ceramic laminates” and “dental contact lens” for videos uploaded on ultra-thin ceramic laminates. The first 100 videos in Portuguese were selected and rated for quality and reliability. The content and source of videos were also noted. The quality of the videos was determined by evaluating the presence or absence of reliable information and distributed into seven domains. To compare the distributions of quantitative variables between the classifications of source, content, and quality, the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s post-hoc tests were performed. Results: Seventy-two videos were included for qualitative analysis. Regarding quality rating, most videos were rated with poor quality. The reliability of the evaluated videos was low. Conclusion: YouTubeTM showed a large number of videos with many views on the topic, but it does not contribute with good quality and reliable information to the population.
Laço social e juventude
Authors: Andrade Claudia Braga
Published: January 2024

Este artigo é resultado da pesquisa sobre laço social, modos de subjetivação e educação que investiga as formas de mal-estar e sofrimento psíquico nos jovens estudantes e procura contribuir para a construção de possíveis estratégias de seu enfrentamento nas instituições de ensino. Propomos uma leitura das formas de mal-estar e sofrimento psíquico atreladas as transformações sociais na atualidade, tais como a pressão do modelo neoliberal, individualista, inspirado em ideais de eficiência, produtividade e desempenho, destacando seus reflexos no campo da Educação. Por fim, procurando articular investigações teóricas com a ‘escuta’ do campo de pesquisa, apresentamos as repercussões da experiência em espaço de escuta dirigido a universitários durante a pandemia do coronavírus.
Trabalho e ensino de história na região de Sorocaba
Authors: Coutinho Luciana Cristina Salvatti , Capucho Vera Alves Crispim , Marinho Genilson Cordeiro , Eloy Adriana Cristina Morais
Published: January 2024

A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a incidência da noção de trabalho na concepção e na prática de professores(as) de História da rede pública estadual paulista da região metropolitana de Sorocaba/SP. Com fundamentação no materialismo histórico-dialético, a investigação apoiou-se na revisão bibliográfica sobre a historiografia em sua interface com as concepções pedagógicas e o ensino de história, tendo a coleta de dados advinda da aplicação de questionário estruturado junto a 57 professores(as). Dentre os resultados se evidenciou que o ensino de história é fortemente influenciado pelas novas tendências historiográficas contemporâneas de modo tácito no contexto das políticas neoliberais educacionais em curso, sobretudo as que incidem sobre o currículo escolar.
As contribuições do grupo de estudo e de pesquisa “História, Sociedade e Educação” dos Campos Gerais-PR
Authors: Vantitia Felismina João Baptista , Gracino Eliza Ribas , Nascimento Maria Isabel Moura , Manuel Amone Alfredo
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é socializar os resultados da pesquisa sobre a produção colaborativa do grupo de Pesquisa História, Sociedade e Educação no Brasil, dos Campos Gerais-PR (HISTEDBR Campos Gerais) - grupo composto por professores e por acadêmicos de graduação e de pós-graduação (mestrado e doutorado), sediado na Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa. Tendo como parceira a Universidade Rovuma, desde o ano de 2021, o grupo tem buscado expandir seus estudos, pesquisas e atividades, visando compreender a história da educação na região dos Campos Gerais, no Brasil e em Moçambique, por meio da totalidade histórica. O objetivo foi perseguido a partir da análise das teses e das dissertações produzidas pelo grupo, olhando, nestes trabalhos, para seus perfis e para as suas colaborações à história da educação regional e brasileira entre os anos de 1990-2022. Quanto à metodologia, caracteriza-se como pesquisa qualitativa, de cunho exploratório-descritivo, apoiado em base documental. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da busca no Banco de Teses e Dissertações do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), lócus do grupo, bem como no cadastro dos currículos dos pesquisadores, na Plataforma Lattes. O trabalho se torna relevante devido à importância do grupo para o levantamento e catalogação das fontes primárias e secundárias das Instituições Escolares de seu âmbito de estudos e, assim, melhor compreendendo a educação regional, brasileira e moçambicana. Os dados coletados pelo grupo são socializados por meio do Centro de Documentação da História da Educação no Paraná (CDHISTEDPR).
Assistência e permanência estudantil na educação superior
Authors: Figueiredo Joao Felipe , Dalla Corte Marilene Gabriel
Published: January 2024

Introdução: O texto integra pesquisa desenvolvida junto ao Programa de Pós-graduação em Políticas Públicas e Gestão Educacional, da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), articulando-se ao Grupo de Pesquisas em Políticas Públicas e Gestão Educacional – Gestar/UFSM. Aborda políticas de assistência e permanência de estudantes na Educação Superior e, neste cenário, o benefício socioeconômico Auxílio à Aquisição de Material Pedagógico na UFSM. Objetivo: Diante disso, esse texto tem como objetivo analisar as relações e contribuições do benefício Auxílio à Aquisição de Material Pedagógico, atribuído a estudantes de graduação em Odontologia da UFSM, referentes à permanência, ao processo de desenvolvimento acadêmico e à conclusão de curso. Metodologia: Entre outros aspectos, a metodologia quanti-qualitativa de pesquisa pautou-se na análise documental, sendo a análise de conteúdo adotada enquanto fundamento para a interpretação dos dados junto à estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os resultados apontam que a maior parte dos estudantes de Odontologia, contemplados de 2017 a 2019, teve notas acima das médias de seus grupos e que o grupo que teve a maior média geral foi daqueles que receberam mais vezes o benefício Auxílio à Aquisição de Material Pedagógico. O quantitativo de vezes que os estudantes foram beneficiados impactou de forma direta no desempenho da média da maior parte dos grupos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que política de assistência e permanência estudantil, permeada pelo Auxílio à Aquisição de Material Pedagógico, contribui para que estudantes da Educação Superior da UFSM, de graduação em Odontologia, possam realizar e permanecer em seu curso com desenvolvimento acadêmico satisfatório.
Paleontology as a didactic tool to learn about environmental change
Authors: Franzoni Jimena , Laino Leandro , Martín Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

Introduction and Objective. This paper describes a workshop on historical climate change for teachers at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Methodology. In this workshop, teachers analyzed hypothetical evidence of fossil records to relate them to climate and environmental change. Results. This work describes the subsequent analysis of the proposed activity. Teachers' prior knowledge about these concepts and their cognitive-linguistic abilities are also described. Conclusion. The workshop provided teachers with a didactic tool for teaching fossil records, climate change, and geological time within Earth Science.
Roteiro geoturístico para geoconservação do Parque Ecológico Monsenhor Emílio José Salim, Campinas (SP)
Authors: Siqueira Beatriz , Ribeiro Thiago de Castro
Published: January 2024

Introdução. Este trabalho descreve atividades de pré-iniciação científica realizadas em uma escola pública do município de Campinas, buscando estabelecer conceitos, métodos e práticas da Geografia para Educação Ambiental. Objetivo e Metodologia. A finalidade foi incutir nos alunos não só o desejo e curiosidade pela pesquisa científica, mas também o sentimento de pertencimento, cuidado e valorização das áreas verdes de Campinas, que são utilizadas como espaços de recreação e lazer. Resultados. A área de estudo é o Parque Estadual Monsenhor Emílio José Salim, localizado na Região Leste da cidade, próximo a avenidas e rodovias de tráfego intenso. Possui espécies nativas da região da bacia do rio Piracicaba e outras da flora brasileira e apresenta características naturais únicas. No entanto, a área de estudo não desempenha completamente seu papel de área verde situada em um município com grande adensamento populacional, sendo pouco percebida pela comunidade. Conclusão. A utilização do parque está muito aquém de suas possibilidades de uso, incitando o estabelecimento de propostas e ações estratégicas de conservação ambiental.
Bifunctional 2D structured catalysts for air electrodes in rechargeable metal-air batteries
Authors: Pei Chengang , Zhang Dong , Kim Jaekyum , Yu Xu , Sim Uk , Park Ho Seok , Kim Jung Kyu
Published: January 2024

The inherent technical challenges of metal-air batteries (MABs), arising from the sluggish redox electrochemical reactions on the air electrode, significantly affect their efficiency and life cycle. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with near-atomic thickness have potential as bifunctional catalysts in MABs because of their distinct structures, exceptional physical properties, and tunable surface chemistries. In this study, the chemistry of representative 2D materials was elucidated, and the comprehensive analysis of the primary modification techniques, including geometric structure manipulation, defect engineering, crystal facet selection, heteroatom doping, single-atom catalyst construction, and composite material synthesis, was conducted. The correlation between material structure and activity is illustrated by examples, with the aim of leading the development of advanced catalysts in MABs. We also focus on the future of MABs from the perspective of bifunctional catalysts, definite mechanisms, and standard measurement. We expect this work to serve as a guide for the design of air electrode materials that can be used in MABs.
Addendum and Non-invasive Multiregion, Multisample Tumor Sequencing
Authors: Renteln Michael
Published: January 2024

Recently, I described a novel approach for cancer therapy in an article entitled “Promoting Oncolytic Vector Replication with Switches that Detect Ubiquitous Mutations”. However, there are a few more design details that should potentially be taken into consideration. Also, multiregion, multisample tumor sequencing may be simplified by analyzing cell-free DNA in the blood of patients.
Analyzing Motorway Operator Data for Spatiotemporal Insights into Speed Dynamics
Authors: Koliou Katerina , Spyropoulou Ioanna
Published: January 2024

Advances in technology have introduced remarkable capabilities, particularly in the realm of gathering and accessing vast amounts of data, which has led to the emergence of the "Big Data" era, presenting exciting opportunities to harness the wealth of the generated information. Traffic management centers comprise a stakeholder that can exploit such data towards improving road network operation. This research, explores the utilization of real traffic data, collected by distinct sources on an interurban motorway: static location based aggregate traffic data and probe vehicle data. The first is collected by traffic detectors, while the second involves patrol vehicles’ GNSS data. The traffic quantity analysed is vehicle speed, while specific emphasis has been given on the ap-plication of heatmaps to represent daily traffic patterns and the utilization of k-means clustering. The performed analysis demonstrates the importance of considering spatiotemporal variables as a unified entity when analysing speed in transportation networks. The limitations of using patrol vehicles as estimators of ambient speed, especially in low and heavy traffic conditions, are deline-ated, while the dual purpose of data gathered from these vehicles towards enhancing driving performance and enabling detector maintenance is emphasized. Valuable traffic insights are offered through comprehensive spatiotemporal speed behavior analysis and data combination. The inte-gration of these techniques enhances decision-making for a streamlined and secure transportation system
Relativity Cosmology
Authors: Choi Jeongin
Published: January 2024

This paper presents the perspective that universe is relative. The universe, which changes according to the observer’s proper time, is dynamic. Generally, the universe expands, but if the observer accelerates enough, contraction is also possible. The Hubble parameter merely represents that change. If the Hubble parameter is dependent on the proper time, the measurement can only be uncertain. Identifying the factors that influence the proper time could potentially lead to a more accurate measurement of the universe’s age, and it could also offer insights into the state of the early universe and the causes of the accelerated expansion observed in the current epoch.
Sensing off-shore aquaculture infrastructures for data-driven dynamic stress analysis
Authors: Sanz Juan Carlos , Jurado Amalia , Navarro Mercedes , Martínez Rosa , Felis Ivan
Published: January 2024

The presence of escaped fish in aquaculture facilities as a result of harsh meteorological conditions (more pressing in a face of climate change) requires a better understanding of these dynamical behaviour through vigilant monitoring and validated numerical models. In this context, data from strain, stress sensors as well as meteorological and current sensors installed at an aquaculture farm in the Region of Murcia (Spain) were collected, processed and analysed. Among them, first results about the relationship between load and currents sensors are presented. Due to the complexity of the time series, various analyses were conducted to examine their interrelation, encompassing regression analysis of raw data and data segmented into different time intervals. Through this analysis, it was observed that employing distinct time windows better elucidated the data variability. Furthermore, an optimal data window of 240 data was identified, demonstrating significantly improved explanatory power, with the coefficient of determination (R2) increasing by approximately 0.8 depending on the section. This pave the way for optimizing the monitoring features that must be carried out to relate cause-and-effect variables in the behaviour of these off-shore infrastructures.
Evolution of Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Authors: Zaporojan Natalia , Negrean Rodica Anamaria , Hodișan Ramona , Zaporojan Claudiu , Csep Andrei , Zaha Dana Carmen
Published: January 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of global public health importance, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, this disease has worsened with the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains of tuberculosis We aim to present and review the history, progress, and future directions in the diagnosis of tuberculosis by evaluating the current methods of laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis, with a special emphasis on microscopic examination, cultivation on solid and liquid medium, as well as an approach to molecular assays. The microscopic method, although widely used, has its limitations, and the use and evaluation of other techniques are essential for a complete and accurate diagnosis. Bacterial culture, both in solid and liquid mediums, are essential methods in the diagnosis of TB. Culture on solid medium provides specificity and accuracy, while culture on liquid medium brings rapidity and increased sensitivity. Molecular tests such as LPA and Xpert MTB/RIF have been found to offer significant benefits in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of TB, including drug-resistant forms. These tests allow the identification of resistance mutations and provide essential information for choosing the right treatment. We conclude that combined diagnostic methods, using several techniques and approaches, provide the best result in the laboratory diagnosis of TB. Improving the quality and accessibility of tests, as well as the implementation of advanced technologies, is essential to help improve the sensitivity, efficiency, and accuracy of TB diagnosis.
Tractability of Approximation of Functions Defined over Weighted Hilbert Spaces
Authors: Yan Huichao , Chen Jia
Published: January 2024

We investigate \texorpdfstring{$L_2$}{}-approximation problems in the worst case setting in the weighted Hilbert spaces \texorpdfstring{$H(K_{R_{d,\a,\g}})$}{} with weights \texorpdfstring{$R_{d,\a,{\bm \ga}}$}{} under parameters \texorpdfstring{$1\ge \ga_1\ge \ga_2\ge \cdots\ge 0$ and $1<\az_1\le \az_2\le \cdots$}{}. Several interesting weighted Hilbert spaces \texorpdfstring{$H(K_{R_{d,\a,\g}})$}{} appear in this paper. We consider the worst case error of algorithms that use finitely many arbitrary continuous linear functionals. Multivariate approximation; information complexity; tractability; weighted Hilbert spacesWe discuss tractability of \texorpdfstring{$L_2$}{}-approximation problems for the involved Hilbert spaces, which describes how the information complexity depends on \texorpdfstring{$d$}{} and \texorpdfstring{$\va^{-1}$}{}. As a consequence we study the strongly polynomial tractability (SPT), polynomial tractability (PT), weak tractability (WT), and \texorpdfstring{$(t_1,t_2)$}{}-weak tractability (\texorpdfstring{$(t_1,t_2)$}{}-WT) for all \texorpdfstring{$t_1>1$}{} and \texorpdfstring{$t_2>0$}{} in terms of the introduced weights under the absolute error criterion or the normalized error criterion.
Structural, Exterior, and Interior Medium of Wood as a Holistic Museum Experience: A Case Study of OMM (Odunpazarı Modern Museum)
Authors: Yalçın Meryem
Published: January 2024

The Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM), conceptualized by Architect Kengo Kuma and inaugurated in 2019 in Eskişehir, stands as a testament to the historical significance of the timber trade in the region. The deliberate choice of wood as the primary construction material serves as a tribute to this historical narrative. The conspicuous incorporation of wooden lath materials into both the external and internal spaces signifies a conscious reference to the region's historical heritage and aligns with sustainability principles in design. The timber used to construct OMM was sourced from exhausted industrial pine forests. The creation of exhibition spaces at diverse scales involved the assembly of boxes of varying dimensions, illustrating OMM's inclination towards a formative structure characterized by “Addition and Integration.” This architectural methodology involves juxtaposing two or more primary forms to achieve a partial amalgamation. Factors such as form characteristics, dimensional distinctions, spatial arrangements, and extent of surface interactions collectively contribute to the compelling effect of this integrative approach. Within the confines of the museum, unconventional partitioning is implemented, and the strategic arrangement of masses results in multiple façades, even in the absence of overt wooden surfaces. The discernible visibility of the building's façade from an internal vantage point underscores the pivotal role played by wood in the architectural design of the OMM. The exterior impact of the wooden shell complements its interior application. The voluminous void at the heart of the structure allows for the infiltration of natural light into the internal spaces, and the wooden facade facilitates the transmission of light. The use of glass to segregate the cafeteria area from the museum entrance preserves a visual continuity between these spaces. The fundamental research inquiry in this study revolves around the user experience of wood, a material that actively influences diverse facets, including structural elements, contextual considerations, interior arrangements, and external aesthetics. To address this inquiry, a comprehensive case study and survey were conducted with the objective of elucidating the functional, sensory, perceptual, and psychological impacts of wood, the primary material in the museum's spatial configuration, on the overarching user experience.
Analysis of a Dynamic Model for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture on a Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor
Authors: Passos Wanderson , Júnior Arioston , Filho José , Rojas Leopoldo
Published: January 2024

The Hollow fiber membrane contactor (HFMC) is an intensification process that combines membrane and absorption technologies, being a technology in expansion, so the dynamics of this process is crucial for an increase in industrial scale-up. In this manuscript a rigorous dynamic model of an HFMC is developed and simulated in Python software for the absorption of post-combustion CO2 using a monoethanolamine (MEA) solution, which was validated using available data in literature in steady state. Dynamic simulations were performed to analyze the model's capability to predict the effect of disturbances on the responses of CO2 capture ratio and loading. Four distinct experiments were conducted by step changes and pulse disturbances at the following variables: gas and liquid volumetric flow rates, CO2 composition in flue gases, and CO2 lean load. The gas phase showed a faster response compared to the liquid. The CO2 capture ratio and rich loading presented opposite responses when disturbing both liquid flows, and for the composition and lean loading variations, the capture ratio presented an inverse response characteristic, while the loading showed a delayed response. As the model proved to be capable of returning to the reference state, it can potentially be used for control studies purposes.
Inclusão e o Programa Residência Pedagógica (PRP): reflexões sobre os relatórios e cartas produzidas pelas residentes
Authors: Silva Samara Cavalcanti da , Fumes Neiza de Lourdes Frederico
Published: January 2024

A inclusão do Público-Alvo da Educação Especial (PAEE), na escola e sala regular, é de extrema relevância social, educacional, política e, especialmente, um direito humano. Nesse contexto, buscamos investigar: quais os limites e as possibilidades das experiências inclusivas vivenciadas no Programa Residência Pedagógica (PRP)? Para tanto, assumimos como objetivo: apreender os limites e as possibilidades das experiências inclusivas vivenciadas no PRP. A pesquisa foi do tipo crítico de colaboração, realizada com treze participantes do PRP, vinculadas ao curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia de IES do interior nordestino, entre dezembro de 2021 e abril de 2022. Para tanto, o presente artigo foca no recorte da análise documental, frente aos treze relatórios e treze cartas produzidas pelas participantes do PRP, a partir da análise de conteúdo temática. Diante das análises realizadas, evidenciamos três categorias temáticas principais, a saber: i) dificuldades e a exclusão dos estudantes PAEE; ii) estudo da Educação Inclusiva na formação e no PRP; iii) desenvolvimento de práticas com estudantes PAEE. As categorias apontam para as possibilidades no sentido do estudo da inclusão do PAEE como essencial ao longo do PRP, bem como os limites pela exclusão vivenciada pelos estudantes PAEE. Outrossim, evidenciamos, ainda, o silenciamento, em algumas cartas e relatórios, acerca das práticas, inclusão e exclusão do PAEE na escola campo do PRP, além de apontar para a necessidade de maior aprofundamento acerca da temática e crítica ao Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE), a fim de romper com as práticas de exclusão no contexto educacional e no PRP.
Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Kreatif
Authors: Hastawan Innestasia , Suryandari Kartika Chrysti , Ngatman Ngatman
Published: January 2024

Pendidikan pada abad 21 menekankan pada pembelajaran berbasis masalah, dengan empat keterampilan utama yang perlu dimiliki oleh siswa yaitu berpikir kritis, berpikir kreatif, komunikasi, dan kolaborasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif siswa kelas V melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning pada mata pelajaran IPA SDN 1 Gesikan Kebumen Tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Desain penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam 3 siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yang diukur dari soal HOTS pada siklus I = 70,58%, siklus II = 82,35%, siklus III = 85,35%. Kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa yang diukur melalui pembuatan peta konsep pada siklus I = 52,94%, siklus II = 76,47%, dan siklus III = 82,35%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model PBLdapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif siswa.
 

 
Penerapan Model Quantum Teaching dengan Multimedia untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar pada Pembelajaran IPA Siswa Kelas V
Authors: Wulansari Elok , Wahyudi Wahyudi , Suryandari Kartika Chrysti
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan langkah-langkah model Quantum Teaching dengan Multimedia, meningkatkan hasil belajar dan mendeskripsikan respon siswa terhadap multimedia. Subjek penelitian adalah guru dan siswa kelas V SDN 1 Kuwayuhan yang berjumlah 21 siswa dengan 8 siswa laki-laki dan 13 siswa perempuan. Data yang digunakan berupa data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan tes. Validitas data menggunakan triangulasi teknik dan sumber data. Analisis data dilaksanakan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan berkomunikasi dan hasil belajar dengan menerapkan model Quantum Teaching dengan Multimedia. presentase hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I=88,09%, pada siklus II=88,09%, dan pada siklus III=95,23%.  Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah meningkatnya hasil belajar melalui penerapan model Quantum Teaching dengan Multimedia pada Pembelajaran IPA materi perubahan suhu dan wujud benda pada siswa kelas V SDN 1 Kuwayuhan tahun ajaran 2022/2023. 

 
Tantangan Pembelajaran Online Menggunakan Learning Management System SPADA
Authors: Wicaksana Muhlis Fajar , Marmoah Sri , Nurhasanah Farida
Published: January 2024

SPADA Learning Management System (LMS) Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara, Sukoharjo merupakan upaya optimalisasi sistem pengajaran di masa pandemi covid-19. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi hambatan dan memberikan proyeksi untuk memperkuat pengajaran online di universitas selama pandemi. Pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Sampel penelitian yang difokuskan pada Fakultas Kedosenan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara, Sukoharjo diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan angket. Data tersebut kemudian dianalisis menggunakan tiga tahap, yaitu reduksi data, penyajian, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Triangulasi sumber data diterapkan untuk memvalidasi data. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan beberapa tantangan dalam pembelajaran online, antara lain (1) keterbatasan dosen dalam penguasaan sistem SPADA; 2) kurangnya kreativitas dosen dalam memanfaatkan SPADA dalam mengajar; 3) materi atau modul yang tidak memadai untuk pengajaran online; dan 4) kurang memadainya instrumen penilaian dalam sistem evaluasi pengajaran online. Selain itu, proyeksi penguatan pengajaran online adalah 1) sistem tutorial peer mentoring bagi dosen; 2) diskusi online terkait sistem pengajaran online berkala; dan 3) tersedianya panduan tutorial bagi dosen pemula untuk mengoperasikan SPADA LMS. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa dosen kedosenan dan kedosenan mengalami tantangan dalam pelaksanaan SPADA LMS. Alternatif solusi dari tantangan tersebut harus dirumuskan untuk memaksimalkan pelaksanaan pembelajaran online di universitas.