bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A mechanical strategy of surface anchoring to enhance the electrochemical performance of ZnO/NiCo2O4@NF self-supporting anode for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Xu Yanbin , Liu Xingang , Wang Shuai , Fu Zhenyu , Sun Lixiang , Feng Wenfan , Lv Zhiqiang , Cui Yuming , Li Xiao , Yin Ping , DeMerle Ashely , Burcar Ethan , Wang Zhe , Yang Zhenglong
Published: September 2024

NiCo2O4 has the advantages of high energy density, low cost, and environment-friendly as the anode materials of lithium-ion batteries. However, NiCo2O4 is adversely affected by the slow transmission rate of lithium-ion and the collapse of its three-dimensional loose and porous nano-flake structure causes its poor cycling performance. In this study, to address this issue, the NiCo2O4 @ nickel foam(NF) composite was formed by depositing ZIF-67 on nickel foam through room temperature standing and 350 ℃ treatment, and then short ZnO nanorods with an anchoring structure were grown on its surface through heat treatment and hydrothermal treatment to obtain ZnO/NiCo2O4@NF compound materials. The nano-rod structure of ZnO material increases the contact between the electrode material and electrolyte, reduces the charge transfer resistance, and its anchoring structure stabilizes the porous sheet architecture of NiCo2O4@NF. After 100 cycles (100 mA∙g− 1), the discharge capacity of the ZnO/NiCo2O4@NF composite electrode remained at 475.2 mAh∙g− 1, which is significantly higher than 313.8 mAh∙g− 1 of NiCo2O4@NF electrode and 245.4 mAh∙g− 1 of ZnO@NF electrode.
Market Potential, panel data, and aggregate fluctuations: All that glitters is not gold
Authors: Bruna Fernando
Published: September 2024

The New Economic Geography (NEG) provides a historical explanation for the spatial agglomeration of economic activity. One of its predictions, the ‘wage equation’, relates regional income to market accessibility. Although the NEG is a long-term theory, empirical literature has tested it using panel data methods, which capture short-term relationships between temporal changes in variables. For a sample of European regions, I show that panel data estimations of the wage equation identify only potential spillover effects of the European business cycle on the synchronic evolution of regional per capita income. That is, the panel data results are not due to the mechanisms proposed by the NEG. The paper concludes with a cautionary note about misinterpretation of panel data estimations.
JEL Classification: C18, C23, F12, R12, E32
G protein-coupled receptor 91 activations suppressed mineralization in Porphyromonas gingivalis–infected osteoblasts
Authors: Su Wenqi , Zhang Dandan , Wang Yujia , Lei Lang , Li Houxuan
Published: September 2024

Succinate receptor GPR91 is one of the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which interact with a variety of proteins and signals to regulate different cellular functions such as cell morphology, apoptosis, and differentiation. This study aimed to investigate whether the GPR91-mediated signaling pathway affects mineralization inPorphyromonas gingivalis(P. gingivalis)-treated osteoblasts and to investigate its potential role in osteoclast differentiation. Utilizing primary mouse osteoblasts from wild-type (WT) and GPR91 knockout (GPR91−/−) mice infected withP. gingivalis, we demonstrated that inhibition by 4C, a specific inhibitor, and knockout of GPR91 promoted migration and mineralization ability inP. gingivalis-infected osteoblasts. Additionally, ranged withP. gingivalis-infected WT osteoblasts, GPR91−/−osteoblasts had reduced RANKL production, and CM from bacteria-infected GPR91−/−osteoblasts had reduced formation of osteoclast precursors. Moreover,P. gingivalismediates GPR91 involvement in osteoblast mineralization by activating the NF-κB pathway. These findings suggest that GPR91 activation reduces mineralization ofP. gingivalis-infected osteoblasts and promoted osteoclastogenesis from macrophages. Targeting GPR91 may help reduce the loss of alveolar bone during bacterial infection.
A Paper-Based HPV E7 Oncoprotein Assay for Cervical Precancer Detection at the Point-of-Care
Authors: Smith Chelsey , Paul Sai , Haney Karen , Parra Sonia , Bond Meaghan , Lopez Leticia , Maza Mauricio , Felix Juan , Ramalingam Preetha , Escobar Pablo , Philip Castle , Schmeler Kathleen , Richards-Kortum Rebecca
Published: September 2024

Cervical cancer, while preventable through screening and treatment of cervical precancer, remains a global challenge with a disproportionately high burden of disease in resource-limited settings. Lack of affordable, easy-to-use screening and diagnostic tests contributes to this disparity. Most commercially available tests are not appropriate for use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to resource constraints. Specifically, HPV mRNA and oncoprotein tests that have high specificity for cervical precancer and cancer require complex sample preparation protocols and expensive instrumentation. To address these limitations, we developed an HPV E7 oncoprotein assay for HPV16, 18, and 45 that is appropriate for use at the point of care. The assay is paper-based, involves only five simple steps, and does not require instrumentation. We demonstrated a clinically relevant limit of detection with cellular samples. Additionally, we assessed clinical performance with a small pilot study (n = 19), in which the HPV E7 paper-based assay was found to have 95% accuracy when compared to histopathologic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or more severe (CIN2+). With further clinical validation, this assay could enable highly specific point-of-care testing for cervical precancer and cancer that is instrumentation-free, affordable, and ideal for use in resource-limited settings.
Comparison of the effect of hydrofluidization and immersion freezing on the qualitative features of a model plant material
Authors: Michalczyk Magdalena , Bernaś Emilia , Maciejaszek Ireneusz , Pater Aneta , Słupski Jacek , Palacz Michał , Stebel Michał , Smołka Jacek
Published: September 2024

One of the most promising food freezing methods in terms of high heat transfer coefficients and resulting in reduced freezing times is a hydrofluidization method that potentially offers a higher quality of small food products compared to other well-established methods. For this reason, this work aimed to assess the effect of hydrofluidization freezing on the quality characteristics of the model plant material. Namely, the raw material in the form of apple cubes was used for the hydrofluidization freezing process in a 50% glycerol solution and a 40% ethanol solution and then compared to immersion freezing in the same media and chamber freezing. In the test carried out, the hydrofluidization method was characterized by an average heat transfer coefficient of 1055 W/(m2K) and 835 W/(m2K) for the glycerol and ethanol solutions, respectively, which resulted in a 40% reduction in freezing time compared to the immersion freezing in the corresponding solution. Then color, drip loss, texture parameters, the content of phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and polyphenol oxidase activity were evaluated for all three methods. As a result, the obtained product was characterized by a lower drip loss and a significantly better color after thawing. However, no substantial advantages of this method were found, compared to the immersion method, regarding the content of phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and the activity of polyphenol oxidase.
Equilibrium analysis of the tripartite evolutionary game of power battery recycling and utilization
Authors: Wu Yuping , Sun Yonghui , Zhou Yang , Hu Xiangpei
Published: September 2024

The recycling and reuse of retired power batteries is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed in the future, holding significant importance for environmental protection and resource conservation. The elucidation of the functional mechanisms among the stakeholders in the reverse supply chain of power batteries is crucial for system coordination and sustainable development. Hence, based on evolutionary game theory, constructing a game model among the government, recyclers, and Cascade Utilization Enterprises is necessary to investigate the impact of relevant parameters on the decision-making processes and stable strategies of each participating entity. The results indicate that government incentives in the form of subsidies and penalties towards recyclers and Cascade Utilization Enterprises have positive effects. However, penalties exhibit delayed effects and may have unintended consequences, while subsidies should be maintained within the government's affordability. The enhanced reputational value of "compliant" recyclers and "innovative" Cascade Utilization Enterprises also has a positive impact. Conversely, "non-compliant" recyclers can negatively affect "innovative" Cascade Utilization Enterprises. Hence, strict regulation of recyclers' behavior is imperative for the government.
Disparities in Low-Carbon Concrete GWP at the metropolitan level in the United States
Authors: Broyles Jonathan , Gevaudan Juan Pablo
Published: September 2024

The specification of Global Warming Potential (GWP) targets for low-carbon concrete is essential to guide decarbonization efforts for the built environment. Yet specifying GWP targets by multi-state regions reduces the granularity needed to define GWP targets locally. To probe this paradigm, we analyze 39,536 Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and show that 85.3% highly correlate with the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Our results demonstrate that low-carbon concrete specification targets can only be met in metropolitan areas with sufficient GWP data, such as New York City and Los Angeles, which account for 41% of EPDs and, hence, skew regional GWPs – preventing equitable and attainable low-carbon concrete specifications. The use of supplementary cementitious materials remains a pathway to reduce GWP. Additionally, local differences in transportation and manufacturing reveal new avenues to achieve low-carbon targets. These findings evince the need for concrete GWP specifications at the metropolitan level to meet national decarbonization goals.
A greenhouse tomato precision drip irrigation control system based on wet body characteristics
Authors: Xie Jiaxing , Fu Xianbing , Yu Zhenbang , Chen Wen , Gao Peng , Sun Daozong , Wang Weixing , Xue Xiuyun , Li Jun
Published: September 2024

This study examined the characteristics of soil moisture movement and wetted body water distribution under drip irrigation conditions. The findings provided a crucial foundation for designing a precision drip irrigation control system for greenhouse tomatoes, enhancing control accuracy and conserving water. An indoor point source infiltration test was conducted to assess the impact of varying dripper flow rates and initial water content on soil moisture movement and wet body alterations. A mathematical model of wet front movement was established, and agricultural Internet of Things technology was utilized to design a precision drip irrigation control system for greenhouse tomatoes. This was then compared with a traditional drip irrigation control system. The results indicated that when wetted bodies reach the same wet depth, both irrigation time and total water consumption were influenced by flow rate and initial water content. Increasing the initial water content could effectively reduce both irrigation time and total water consumption. The Horizontal wetted front X value and the vertical wetted front Z value during the drip irrigation process exhibited a strong power function relationship with time, with R² exceeding 0.98. As irrigation time increases, the width-depth ratio of the wet body gradually transitioned from large to small, and increasing the initial water content aided in soil moisture vertical infiltration. After redistribution, the average water content in the wet body ranged between 68%𝜃𝐹𝐶 and 75%𝜃𝐹𝐶 , and the water uniformity coefficient exceeded 90%, aligning with normal growth conditions for tomatoes. The actual wet volume surpassed the planned wetted volume, and when the same initial water content was used, smaller total water consumption corresponded to smaller overflow volume. The target wetting depth is established based on the depth of tomato root distribution. When compared to the conventional drip irrigation control system, the precision drip irrigation control system developed in this study exhibited superior accuracy in wetting depth control and a more effective water-saving effect. The error in wetting depth during the flowering and fruit setting periods, as well as the fruiting period of the tomato, was reduced by 8.2% and 15.8% respectively, resulting in water savings of 16.2% and 22.6%.
Cascading impacts of food loss and waste on biodiversity through agricultural land use
Authors: Xin Liangjie , Xiao Guoan , Liu Xiaoyu , Deng Jiexin , Wang Xue , Li Xiubin , Tan Minghong
Published: September 2024

Food loss and waste (FLW) drives additional agricultural production and cropland expansion to meet food demand, leading to habitat loss and posing a threat to biodiversity worldwide. In this study, we traced how FLW influences agricultural land use and biodiversity through global food trade and quantified the resource-saving benefits of various FLW reduction scenarios. In 2018, approximately 2,246.3 Mt of FLW was generated, accounting for a land footprint of 800.3 Mha and leading to the equivalent of 13,920 species*year of potential global species extinction. Fast-growing economies such as China, Brazil, and Iran dominated the growth of FLW between 2000 and 2018. Of global FLW, 54.1% was generated by the top 10 countries with the highest FLW. Halving FLW in just these 10 countries or 40 biodiversity hotspots is expected to reduce FLW-related biodiversity losses by 31.1–35.1%, which is more beneficial than halving FLW in all remaining countries. The results reveal a strong yet under-discussed synergy between FLW reduction and biodiversity conservation via land transformation, highlighting where FLW intervention should be prioritized. While it is widely acknowledged that limiting cropland expansion is crucial for biodiversity conservation, we advocate for integrating FLW reduction efforts into the implementation strategy of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
Optical Neural Engine for Solving Scientific Partial Differential Equations
Authors: Gao Weilu , Tang Yingheng , Chen Ruiyang , Lou Minhan , Fan Jichao , Yu Cunxi , Nonaka Andy , Yao Zhi
Published: September 2024

Solving partial differential equations (PDEs) is the cornerstone of scientific research and development. Data-driven machine learning (ML) approaches are emerging to accelerate time-consuming and computation-intensive numerical simulations of PDEs. Although optical systems offer high-throughput and energy-efficient ML hardware, there is no demonstration of utilizing them for solving PDEs. Here, we present an optical neural engine (ONE) architecture combining diffractive optical neural networks for Fourier space processing and optical crossbar structures for real space processing to solve time-dependent and time-independent PDEs in diverse disciplines, including Darcy flow equation, the magnetostatic Poisson equation in demagnetization, the Navier-Stokes equation in incompressible fluid, Maxwell's equations in nanophotonic metasurfaces, and coupled PDEs in a multiphysics system. We numerically and experimentally demonstrate the capability of the ONE architecture, which not only leverages the advantages of high-performance dual-space processing for outperforming traditional PDE solvers and being comparable with state-of-the-art ML models but also can be implemented using optical computing hardware with unique features of low-energy and highly parallel constant-time processing irrespective of model scales and real-time reconfigurability for tackling multiple tasks with the same architecture. The demonstrated architecture offers a versatile and powerful platform for large-scale scientific and engineering computations.
m-Benzisubporphyrins: The First Subcarbaporphyrin and Its BIII Complex with An Unprecedented Planar Tridentate 14 π-Aromatic Network
Authors: Song Jianxin , Liu Le , Song Shuangji , Lee Jiyeon , Rao Yutao , Xu Ling , Zhou Mingbo , Yin Bangshao , Oh Juwon , Kim Jiwon , Osuka Atsuhiro
Published: September 2024

m-Benzisubporphyrins were synthesized as the first example of subcarbaporphyrin s by Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of α,α’-diboryl-m-benzitripyrrane with 9,10-bis(1,1-dibromomethylenyl)anthracene. Reaction of m-benzisubporphyrin with PhBCl2 and triethylamine gave its B-phenyl complex as a tetradentate nonaromatic BIII complex. In contrast, the reaction with BBr3 and triethylamine furnished a neutral BIII porphyrinoid with a planar and triangular coordination as the first example, in which the m-phenylene unit was partially reduced, allowing for the global 14π-aromatic circuit. This aromatic BIII complex is stable and inert towards nucleophiles such as pyridine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, and fluoride anion but undergoes an oxygen-insertion reaction upon refluxing in the air. In addition, this BIII complex displays structured vibronic Q-bands, slow S1-state decay, and fluorescence (ΦF = 0.30 and τF = 9.7 ns), in line with its aromatic nature, while the nonaromatic BIII complexes show ill-defined absorption spectra and very fast S1-state decays.
Expected Effects of Transforming Agricultural Pest Management across Global Scales
Authors: Möhring Niklas , Ba Malick N. , Braga Anna , Gaba Sabrina , Gagic Vesna , Kudsk Per , Larsen Ashley , Mesnage Robin , Niggli Urs , Qaim Matin , Schreinemachers Pepijn , Stamm Christian , de Vries Wim , Finger Robert
Published: September 2024

Ambitious policy goals to reduce pesticide use and risk and transform agricultural pest management have been set on global and regional levels. However, global estimates on the effects of such a transformation, and their heterogeneity across important regions and production systems, are currently missing. We here provide the first global assessment of the expected effects of a transformation of agricultural pest management - based on survey evidence from 517 experts from key disciplines and regions worldwide. We compare heterogeneity and assess drivers of expected effects across five different domains (economic, human health, food security, social, environmental) and the main agricultural production regions worldwide. Our study thus allows us to discern global differences and to identify leverage points for (i) advancing pesticide policies and (ii) focusing future research efforts - an important step in a field that is often limited by data scarcity. Results show that a global transformation to sustainable pest management could be an important nexus for simultaneously tackling multiple sustainability challenges. We find lower benefits and more trade-offs of a transformation for the economic and food security domains, especially in intensive production systems in Europe and North America. We generally find higher expected benefits for the environmental and human health domains, and for low-income regions. Controlling for important production system- and participant characteristics, our results suggest a different pathway for the intensification of pest management systems, especially in regions where pesticide use is currently still low. Finally, results indicate that advancing on sustainable pest management will require combinations of actions: delivering alternative pest management solutions, supporting the implementation of alternatives on the ground, and providing adequate political boundary conditions to make these solutions economically viable.
Belief in the Social Contract is a Determinant of Public Policy Support
Authors: Mead Nicole L. , Williams Lawrence E. , Naeimi Hanieh , Tian Yunqian (Fiona)
Published: September 2024

Public support is necessary for implementing public policies that aim to solve societal challenges such as climate change, unprecedented levels of waste, and the retirement savings gap. However, interventions designed to increase public support seldom work. For this reason, identifying individual differences that determine people’s support for public policies is an important task. Here, we propose that belief in the social contract helps to bridge that gap. Using data from 4,221 respondents from 5 countries across 4 continents (Australia, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States) we develop a validated measure of people’s belief in the social contract. Using data from 1,555 respondents from those same 5 countries, we find that belief in the social contract predicts support for carbon tax (Studies 1-2), an array of system-level climate policies (Study 2), and public policies spanning 5 issues regardless of policy cost (Study 3). This positive association was unique, predicting support over and above previously identified factors of political ideology, demographics, trust, and social justice orientation. By validating a novel measure of belief in the social contract and showing its predictive value, we offer a new tool for targeting those who are favorably inclined toward costly policies.
Advancing Ultra High Performance Concrete: Evaluation of Recycled Tire Steel Fibers and Rice Husk Ash for Enhanced Sustainability and Performance
Authors: Tuleun Lawrence Zahemen , Adedeji Adeola A.
Published: September 2024

The limited availability of conventional materials used in producing Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC), such as steel fibers, silica fume, and quartz sand, has restricted its widespread application in construction. This research explores the development and Charaterization of UHPFRC using environmentally friendly, locally available materials—specifically rice husk ash (RHA) and recycled tire steel fibers—in accordance with ASTM standards, to promote sustainability and improve waste management practices. The study examines the effects of varying fiber content and length on the Flowability, Tensile and compressive properties of UHPFRC. A Taguchi Method design of experiment was adopted to optimize the concrete mix formulations. Test results indicate that the spread flow of the mix, measured as per ASTM C1437, decreased with increasing fiber content and length, with ranges of 292–271 mm, 310–246 mm, and 285–239 mm for 13, 16, and 19 mm fibers, respectively. The compressive strength, tested according to ASTM C39, reached a maximum of 107.9 MPa on the 28th day for a mix containing 3% of 13 mm straight recycled tire steel fibers, placing it within the UHPFRC strength class (≥ 100 MPa). Furthermore, an increase in fiber content and length significantly enhanced the tensile strength of the concrete, achieving up to 64.6% higher strength than plain concrete with 4% fiber addition of 16 mm straight fibers, following ASTM C1609 standards. These findings demonstrate the potential of using RHA and recycled tire steel fibers not only in producing high-performance UHPFRC but also in advancing waste management by repurposing agricultural and industrial by-products, thus offering a sustainable alternative for durable infrastructure development.
Welche Bedeutung hat der Diskurs und wie können wir ihn verstehen?
Authors: Teubert Wolfgang
Published: September 2024

Discourse is the very heart of universal human society and its cultural diversity. To make sense of the meaningless unspoken world around us and inside us, we give meaning to the sense data we perceive, translating them into experience. But meaning is not fixed. We discourse participants negotiate the meaning of words, text segments and whole texts, always reserving the right to disagree. Thus it is discourse that drives our creativity. Or is it? Do not the recent Large Language Models, fed with discourse and trained to say the right things, demonstrate that they can perfectly emulate human utterances? Are we in charge of what we say or are we just the mouthpiece of discourse?
Because meaning is not fixed, utterances must be interpreted. The quantitative approach of corpus linguistics is no more than a heuristic tool. Even if there will never be a true or final interpretation, it is the art and craft of hermeneutics that can make sense of what has been said. Exploring discourse as a fabric of intertextual links, interpretive linguistics takes account of the diachronic dimension of discourse. This is how linguistics finds its purpose at the centre of the social and human sciences.
Small data in der linguistischen Diskursanalyse?
Authors: Mattfeldt Anna
Published: September 2024

Quantitative approaches and big data analyses are widespread in current discourse linguistic studies and have influenced the field considerably. However, building on Fix’ ONE-text-discourse-analysis (2015) and using the example of discourses around multilingualism, this paper will try and attempt an exemplary small data analysis, using a very small corpus of just three very different data samples in order to see what kind of insights can be gained with a strictly qualitative approach. The texts that were chosen deal with discourses around multilingualism in very different ways. They include an online newspaper article, language portraits by multilingual school children and a language learning video on methods how to study a language such as German. After analysing all three artefacts and their particular value and insights when it comes to research on discursive attitudes towards multilingualism in Germany, it shall be discussed whether and how this small data approach could generally be useful in combination with other discourse linguistic methods.
Arts Community Resilience in Malaysia during the Time of COVID-19: Five Arts Centre’s Open House Initiative
Authors: Ali Alasri  , Simon Soon
Published: September 2024

The intrusion of COVID-19 in Malaysia had resulted in the disruption of many art projects for the whole year of 2020. Due to the country’s countermeasures to combat the disease’s ongoing spread, several art groups and art projects were facing mass postponements, cancellations, and uncertainty—arts communities were vulnerable to economic losses, social and environmental limitations during the volatile period. However, there were few art groups that managed to adapt their practices and work around the pandemic constraints they’ve encountered. Five Arts Centre arts collective was sampled and interviewed for this year-long study which looks at the preliminary impacts and responses of COVID-19 on the arts communities in Kuala Lumpur. The results indicate Malaysian arts communities were able to remain resilient against the pandemic mostly due to their social connectedness across the arts practitioners and institutions within the arts ecosystem. Added with their intuitive instrumentalisation of existing resources to meet the environmental limitations that the COVID-19 presented. The research findings are analysed through the utilisation of an adapted resilience framework to help explain the sampled art groups’ experiences through the pandemic period.
Propaganda Sektor Perkhidmatan Awam di Persekutuan Tanah Melayu melalui Malayan Film Unit (MFU), 1957–1963
Authors: Chellitda Farhana Gunaish  , Mohd Firdaus Abdullah  , Wan Hasmah Wan Teh
Published: September 2024

This research aimed to investigate the extent of the roles played by the Malayan Film Unit (MFU) as a propaganda platform for the civil service sector by the federal government from 1957 until 1963. The government had indeed been using MFU as a platform to promote the roles and to attract the support of the citizens towards the civil service sector in the Federation of Malaya. Various films had been produced based on the selected themes in the civil service sector. Moreover, the films had been played at the cinemas and mobile cinematic shows (locally called wayang pacak) in the whole of the Federation of Malaya along the specified period. This research was qualitative in nature and completely employed the historic research methodology. The materials and resources were obtained from the National Archives Malaysia, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), National Library of Malaysia, libraries at the local higher learning institutions nationwide, and others. The findings showed that MFU played it significant roles as a propaganda tool in the efforts by the federal government to promote the roles and to attract the support from the citizens towards the activities of civil services in the Federation of Malaya. In fact, MFU was seen as the earliest platform used by the government for the earlier-mentioned purpose, which was then further enhanced after the formation of Malaysia and establishment of Malaysian National Film Department in 1963.
Requisitos para construção de aplicativo para a alta e transição de cuidados do recém-nascido
Authors: Silva Camila Tahis dos Santos , Da Silva Josielson Costa , Da Conceição Marimeire Morais , De Santana Rosana Castelo Branco , Da Silva Alciene Pereira , De Camargo Climene Laura , Martins Ridalva Dias Félix , Whitaker Maria Carolina Ortiz
Published: September 2024

O estudo objetivou averiguar os requisitos para construção de aplicativo para alta segura e transição de cuidados do recém-nascido. Trata-se de estudo exploratório, realizado com 12 profissionais de enfermagem que atuam no cuidado ao recém-nascido no Nordeste brasileiro. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de formulário entre maio a setembro de 2023. Foi adotado referencial teórico da Transição de Cuidados de Meleis. Emergiram três unidades de sentido: Conceito de alta hospitalar segura e a transição dos cuidados do RN; Prontidão para alta segura do RN e Expectativas sobre construção e utilização  de tecnologia cuidativa para a alta segura do recém-nascido. Os requisitos envolveram a necessidade de desvelar os principais critérios e parâmetros envolvidos na alta, bem como a capacidade de conectar profissionais de saúde a familiares/cuidadores do recém-nascido, com capacidade de instruir e elucidar dúvidas destacando a importância da participação da equipe multidisciplinar no desenvolvimento, bem como na divulgação do aplicativo. Logo, os requisitos sobre a tecnologia cuidativa foram identificados e subsidiarão a criação de aplicativo para apoio à alta do paciente recém-nascido visando à obtenção de melhorias na transição de cuidados e segurança na alta dessa população.
INVESTIGATION OF X AND Y GENERATION PARENTS’ RISKY PLAY ALLOWANCE
Authors: Ünlüer Esra , Çiçek Rahime , Taner Derman Meral
Published: September 2024

Adults may worry and prevent the child from engaging in risky play. Due to changing culture and resulting changes, each generation has different characteristics and is influential in the upbringing of the next generation as parents. That said, this study aims to determine the extent to which parents allow their child to engage in risky play and whether this differs by the generational knowledge of parents, the child's age, the child's gender, and the presence or absence of older/younger siblings. Based on survey method, this study involves 415 parents who have children aged between 4-6 years. These parents are asked to fill out the information form containing demographic information and the "Scale for Allowing Risky Play." In conclusion, this study reveals that “play at low-risk heights” and "play with dangerous tools" are plays that the parents consent to the most frequently whilst the parents allow their children to "play near dangerous natural elements" the least frequently. Notably, generational knowledge of the parents, the child's age and the presence or absence of younger/older siblings are influential in the decision to allow risky play; however, the gender of the parent and the child do not affect that decision.
Entrevista com Antonio José Teixeira Guerra
Authors: Revista Brasileira de Geografia Conselho Editorial da
Published: September 2024

Entrevista com o professor Antonio José Teixeira Guerra sobre seu pai, Antonio Teixeira Guerra, por ocasião do centenário de seu nascimento .
Infiltrômetro de anéis duplos semiautomático de carga pouco variável
Authors: Gomes Confessor Jefferson , Luíza Silva Lara , Carlos Rodrigues Silvio
Published: September 2024

Infiltrômetros de anéis duplos são utilizados como ferramentas de prospecção de dados primários em campo. A variação de carga produzida pela oscilação da água nos equipamentos tradicionais pode gerar inconsistências nos dados produzidos, tornando-se necessário a utilização de equipamentos mais precisos. Este trabalho objetiva apresentar a construção de um infiltrômetro de anéis duplos semi-automático de carga pouco variável. O equipamento apresentou-se portátil, com partes segmentadas, auxiliando sua utilização em diferentes tipos de ambientes de campo. Os registros do tipo boia utilizados viabilizaram a reposição automática da água nos cilindros, tornando a coluna d’água constante sobre a superfície, não sendo encontradas restrições de uso para o equipamento em diferentes classes de solos.
A Literature-based Overview of Current Narratives on the Capacitation of Community Leaders in Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Authors: Muchaku Shadreck
Published: September 2024

In most many countries worldwide, community leaders (CLs) are expected to play an important role in mobilising and soliciting contributions from others for the proactive implementation of climate change adaptation strategies. Due to a lack of capacity at the local leadership level, several local-level climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives have not been effectively actioned with most of them frequently excluding local decision-makers, and key community stakeholders. Basing assessment on what is available in the literature, it is evident that there is urgent need for the scientific community to develop innovative strategies that facilitate the meaningful implementation of informed climate change policies. To successfully address the challenges of climate change, this paper posits that it is necessary for researchers, policy makers and planistrators must endeavour to explore and implement actionable local-level climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The take-home message from this paper is that the time to act is now and refrain from doing so until it is too late to do so for tomorrow may never come. The likely implications for the benefits of proactive and effective community leaders are considered against this backdrop and insights from literature-based multi-level governance, participatory learning, action-oriented transformative leadership initiatives that were sourced from the literature.
personalidade científica Bernardina Maria Juvenal Freire de Oliveira
Authors: Holmes Karina Ceci de Sousa , Costa Luciana Ferreira da
Published: September 2024

O presente relato tem como objetivo evidenciar a trajetória pessoal, acadêmica e profissional da professora Bernardina Maria Juvenal Freire de Oliveira. Para tanto, centra, inicialmente, em aspectos pessoais, seguido do seu percurso no ensino na graduação em Biblioteconomia e na pós-graduação em Ciência da Informação, na pesquisa, na extensão e na gestão no âmbito da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Aborda a história do Curso de Graduação em Biblioteconomia no Brasil e na Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Metodologicamente, a partir de estudo de cunho bibliográfico, descritivo e biográfico, intenta conferir caráter humanístico e de valorização da história de uma personalidade científica. Evidencia a relevância do legado que vem sendo construído, em visita ao passado e ao presente, com vistas a reconhecer e, também, homenagear a memória da mulher, professora, pesquisadora e gestora de curso de graduação, pós-graduação, além do exercício do vice-reitorado da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Conclui que lançar luz à memória da trajetória da Bernardina Freire, personalidade científica, é rememorar emoções, mas também, constitui marcador da sua atuação e contribuições.
APLICAÇÃO DE PROJETO DE RETROFIT NOS SILOS DO MOINHO RECIFE
Authors: Santiago Oliveira Sabrina , Veras Pacheco da Silva Cleber , M. Vasconcelos Bianca
Published: September 2024

Alguns centros urbanos antigos sofrem um processo de desvalorização, provocando a degradação das edificações desses locais, gerando insegurança e marginalização dos espaços. Dessa forma, surge a necessidade de intervenção e a aplicação da técnica do retrofit mostra-se capaz de auxiliar nesse processo. O objetivo deste artigo consiste em avaliar os benefícios esperados com a reabilitação através do projeto de retrofit de duas edificações localizadas no centro histórico da cidade do Recife, que abrigavam silos de grãos desativados, transformando-os em edifícios multifuncionais. Foi realizada uma avaliação do impacto urbano do projeto no entorno através do uso de indicadores e um checklist para determinação do grau de intervenção do retrofit, levando em consideração a sustentabilidade da construção. A condição atual das edificações mostrou a necessidade de um processo de reabilitação, onde foram selecionados oito indicadores que atestaram que o projeto será capaz de impulsionar ações de revitalização e dinamismo do espaço urbano. Além disso, o projeto propôs a modernização das instalações e aplicação de novas tecnologias aliada à garantia da qualidade interna do ambiente, tornando-o energeticamente eficiente e preocupando-se com o bem-estar dos residentes, assegurando um caráter sustentável após e durante a execução do projeto.
PROJETO E APRENDIZADO
Authors: DE CARVALHO MANUELA CRISTINA REGO , ALTAMIRANO JOSÉ DANIEL CALDERON , CAVALLO NICOLAS , CAMPAGNON EMILIA
Published: September 2024

Projetar é a capacidade consciente de escolha de caminhos e soluções para um determinado contexto. Também é aprender com cada recomeço, no objetivo de encontrar melhores respostas para os problemas projetuais. Desta forma, o Concurso CBCA/Alacero desafia os estudantes de graduação a explorar e levar ao limite seu conhecimento, criatividade e capacidade de gerar ideias inovadoras na construção com aço. Este artigo busca compartilhar uma síntese dessa experiência acadêmica multicultural e “latino-americana” proporcionada pelo concurso CBCA de 2014, cujo tema foi “Edifício destinado a habitação social”, e que contou com a participação e premiação em segundo lugar de estudantes do curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da UFRN. Procura-se também destacar a importância da participação acadêmica em tais concursos, visando não só o aprendizado projetual e a produção dentro da universidade, mas também socialmente, ao proporcionar uma rica troca de experiência entre os alunos e professores envolvidos. São, portanto os concursos de projeto, uma maneira acessível e eficaz de elevar a prática projetual nas escolas de arquitetura e desenvolver, na formação profissional, um olhar crítico e mais atento aos desafios da sociedade. Dessa forma, este texto se estrutura a partir de uma breve (1) introdução, em seguida da (2) contextualização do que se tratou o concurso e (3) da experiência acadêmica e exposição do projeto vencedor.PALAVRAS-CHAVES: projeto de arquitetura; concurso; CBCA; habitação social.
Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets A CrossSection
Authors: Kashyap Rajesh Kumar , Lahiri Chanakya
Published: September 2024

This book chapter provides an extensive insight into the world of
Cryptography and Stock Market 2.0 as is seen through crypto itself and the
perspectives of the consumers who actively participate in them, as it nearly slides itself
to the top to replace the financial assets as we know it. It provides a vivid conceptual
use and utilization block chain technology in the field of of crypto whether it be for
making an impact in the current security issues or the entire currency based side which
controls the entire international stock and trade crypto markets and could one day even
topple governments if not regulated with caution and maintenance. We would also dive
into the depth of the covid19 crisis and how it gradually impacted the rise of crypto
currencies and attached assets in a cloud environment integrated with the block chain
technology, helped gather attention of consumers who were trying to find a solution for
their more digital alternative to acquiring assets and currency based secure crypto
transactions in the financial markets as well. We also get to cover the details on the
concepts, essentials and implementations of cryptography and cryptographic algorithms
and patterns and why it is needed in the modern cloud-computing world. The
integration with advancements of cloud computing devices and detailed
implementation could benefit the entire technological field. It also talks about the
features cryptography brings and how it influences the speed of response time, which
in a cloud environment is the most crucial especially in a high-pressurized demanding
environment and its structures and layers like edge computing as well. The
vulnerabilities and the proposed way of solving those are also discussed, the various
nature where cryptography is essentially needed for maintaining a secret key involving
sensitive data exchange overall at large scale, even when the flexibility of cloud
computing is challenged. It has also taken into account the various factors involving the
deployment and the standard guidelines established as more emerging technologies
adapt to the environment. As the world keeps improving, the thieves get smarter, so
does the justice department. Algorithms keep improving and so do the devices with it.
Blockchain Technology and Future of Triple Entry Accounting (TEA) System
Authors: Charkha Sanket L. , Kale Siddhant A.
Published: September 2024

This research utilizes a single descriptive technique to analyze and compare
the perspectives of various scholars on triple-entry accounting (TEA). The rise of
blockchain technology has undoubtedly spurred discussions on the potential merits of
transitioning to TEA. While TEA itself hasn't been widely adopted, there's a growing
debate regarding the value of such alternative accounting methods. Implementing TEA
presents challenges, but exploring its potential offers significant knowledge
advancement.
Considering these factors, the study examines three emerging accounting scenarios: (i)
Robust accounting software built on double-entry accounting (DEA), (ii) the
convergence of blockchain and TEA, and (iii) the impact of disruptive technologies
beyond blockchain and TEA. Finally, the research proposes a basic design for a
hypothetical TEA information system, facilitating real-time organizational activity
comprehension. To conclude, the study establishes a trending cycle for financial
reporting technologies, empowering global organizations to select the most relevant
financial statement preparation technologies.
Digital Forensics: Using Blockchain in Cryptocurrency Investigations
Authors: Verma Swati
Published: September 2024

Blockchain technology, a distributed ledger system, offers a secure and
verifiable way to validate transactions without a central authority. Its applications
extend beyond finance, impacting the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing,
and edge computing. Notably, blockchain can enhance the trustworthiness of artificial
intelligence by providing a tamper-proof record of training data.In the realm of electronic evidence, ensuring its integrity is critical. Evidence needs
protection from alteration or destruction to be admissible in court. This concept, known
as the Chain of Custody, involves meticulously documenting evidence handling
chronologically.The Chain of Custody establishes a clear record of all steps taken by investigators to
preserve evidence integrity. It's crucial because tampered evidence becomes unreliable.
Blockchain technology, with its secure database structure utilizing hashing and block
storage (like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies), can significantly improve the Chain
of Custody process. By tracking data access and maintaining an immutable record,
blockchain can bolster the accuracy of evidence presented in court.
Bitcoin is the foremost cryptographic cash that strikes a chord while managing
blockchain. The lousy information is that the damage related to the blockchain will not
end in Bitcoin. There is bounty more cryptographic types of cash and approaches to
utilize them illicitly. The uplifting information is, regulation authorization has
dependably advanced to illuminate even the most excellent innovation violations,
which implies that tackling digital currency wrong doings is certainly a query of time
utilizing proper association of apparatuses and out of the field considering.This chapter provides policing demanding situations of investigating; evidencing and
prosecuting prepared cybercriminals for the crimes devoted the use of cryptocurrencies,
blockchain together with Bitcoin. This work is a result of collaboration with some of
stakeholders the policing and judicial environment with the goal of investigating andprosecuting the brand new era of organized cybercriminals. Concrete situations of the
use of Bitcoins in a variety of cybercrimes have been evolved as a part of this
undertaking and the gadgets have been analyzed to extract proof to help prosecution of
organized cybercriminals.
DeFi - A Case for the Indian Economy: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Directions
Authors: Kumar Sanmay
Published: September 2024

Decentralized Finance - DeFi - challenges the role of traditional financial
intermediaries in providing financial services of loans, brokerage and banking. An
evolutionary movement accessible to anyone with mobile and internet has grown from
$4Bn to $104Bn in the last five years.DeFi is the intersection of FinTech (Financial Technology) and RegTech (Regulatory
Technology). DeFi has the potential to reduce transaction costs and bring financial
inclusivity to a larger level and create new opportunities in modernizing finance.
As the regulations for cryptocurrencies are a bit murky in India, this paper aims to put
forth a case of Decentralized finance through a standardized systematic literature
review based on different tiers of micro, meso and macro levels. Through different
sections of the paper, we introduce Decentralized Finance, compare it to the prevalent
Centralized Financing and look forward to the challenges and opportunities in bringing
DeFi to mainstream services in India.