bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DIGITALIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES AS A TOOL FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY AND ITS COMMUNITIES
Authors: Zhukovska Alina , Zheliuk Tetiana
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Creating a safe and comfortable living environment is an important vector in the strategic management of the development of the national economy at various levels of its functioning: from macroeconomic to the level of individual communities. This can be achieved through the development of human potential, the creation of an accessible environment, the enhancement of social infrastructure and utilities, the support of environmental projects, and ensuring access to quality public services.
It has been established that in modern conditions, various categories of the population, in particular people with disabilities, war veterans, the elderly, pregnant women, parents with young children, large families, low-income people, residents of remote areas and front-line territories, internally displaced persons, citizens who left for other countries, fleeing from war, people with irregular work schedules, cannot fully receive high-quality public services.
Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is the fundamental provisions of modern economic science, the work of domestic and foreign scientists and practitioners. The research used the following methods: systemic, structural and functional analysis.
Results. The place of Ukraine in the ranking of countries according to the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and its sub-indices: the online services index, the telecommunications infrastructure index and the human capital index was analysed. The level of use of electronic public services among the entire population and among its most vulnerable categories was studied, such as: people with disabilities, single parents, internally displaced persons, veterans, parents of children with disabilities, the elderly. General problems of the development of the sphere of electronic public services and problems relevant for vulnerable categories of the population were identified.
Discussion. Practical recommendations for the digitalization of public services as a tool for strategic management of inclusive development will help to increase the efficiency of technological and social and economic aspects. All of this will make it possible to develop effective mechanisms for implementing e-governance, increase the competitiveness of the national economy and ensure sustainable development of communities.
Keywords: digitalization, public services, electronic public services, digital public services, inclusive approach, inclusive development, sustainable development, quality of public services, accessibility of public services.
FORMATION OF AN INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT AS A MAIN FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY
Authors: Kyporenko Viktor , Shumaiev Andrii
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Digital transformation of the economy is the process of integrating digital technologies into all aspects of economic activity. It involves changing traditional approaches to doing business, managing enterprises, and interacting with government and financial institutions. An important factor for the successful implementation of this transformation is the formation of an innovative environment, since it is this environment that creates the conditions for integrating the latest technologies, optimizing business processes, and increasing the efficiency of production and financial systems.
Methods. The following methods were used during the research: analysis and synthesis, dialectical method, system approach method, logical and semantic method, monographic method, generalization method.
Results. A model of the innovative environment of the enterprise was proposed, which served as the basis of the digital transformation of the economy. The uniqueness of the innovative environment of the enterprise, which depends on the specific features of its technological process and functioning on the market, was scientifically substantiated. A system of indicators for the evaluation of innovations was formed, which allow creating a complete system of digital transformation of the economy.
Discussion. Promising areas of further research in this area are the development of a conceptual approach to the implementation of innovative mechanisms for the development of economic systems, the systematization of the principles of building and developing the digital transformation of the economy.
Keywords: innovation, innovative environment, digital transformation, economy, enterprise.
Living with the Dead: The Rites and Rituals of Toraja in Indonesia
Authors: Satyam Kumar , Kumar Ravi Ranjan
Published: February 2025

The paper highlights the interaction and association between the living and the dead in the Toraja people of Indonesia. Death rituals and peculiar funeral practices are prevalent on Sulawesi Island in this country. There are two such rituals named Ma'nene and Rambu Solo, which emphasize the role of the deceased in family and community life. In these customs, dead people are not buried right away, but they are kept in their houses. The idea highlights their beliefs regarding life, death, and memory. The paper examines the importance of the Toraja people's perspective on death and how it reinforces family and cultural identity. It also provides an insightful view of how death rituals contribute to community connection across cultures. This research integrates anthropological, sociological, and philosophical perspectives to explore the unique funeral traditions of the Toraja people. It seeks to reveal both the inherent meanings and practical implications of these rituals, providing deeper insights into fundamental aspects of life, death, and their significance within human societies. These traditional practices reflect profound spiritual and cultural ties to the land and ancestors, providing insight into the unique way of life of the Toraja people. In this regard, the paper also explores implications for future research and practice.
Macrofauna and soil properties in agroforestry system and secondary forest
Authors: Ramos Aurea Pinto dos , Lima Sandra Santana de , Ferreira Cyndi dos Santos , Pinto Luiz Alberto Rodrigues da Silva , Ferreira Robert , Dias Anelise , Matos Priscila Silva , Pereira Marcos Gervasio
Published: February 2025

Atlantic Forest devastation has resulted in the search and introduction of management capable of promoting and reestablishing the quality and sustainability of the ecosystem. Agroforestry systems (AS) are recognized for many benefits due to their management. This study compares an agroforestry system macrofauna and physical and chemical soil properties to those of a secondary forest area in the Atlantic Forest biome in southeast Brazil. Agroforestry system with 8 years of establishment and the regenerating subcaducifolious tropical forest fragment with 28 years were examined. Samplings were conducted in two periods of the year (rainy and dry seasons) to evaluate physical and chemical soil fertility-associated properties, as well as soil organic matter (SOM) fractions and biological aspects (macrofauna). Higher clay content, moisture levels, basic cations, and greater values of the sorption complex, diversity indices, and uniformity in macrofauna were observed in the agroforestry plots. Agroforestry systems increased the levels of the most labile fraction of soil organic matter (SOM) compared to the forest fragment. Higher abundance, diversity indices, and evenness of fauna were observed in the agroforestry plots during both seasons. In terms of multivariate analyses, a higher correlation was observed among fauna, carbon fractions, P, K
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, pH, clay, potential acidity, moisture, and temperature in the Agroforestry plots. In general, AS promoted a positive relationship between physical and chemical properties and the macrofauna community of soil invertebrates, in a similar way and sometimes superior to the forest, confirming the study hypothesis and demonstrating the efficiency of management in maintaining soil properties and, consequently, ecosystem services.
Jogos de Matemática no Scratch: relato de um minicurso promovido com vistas a contribuir com a formação docente
Authors: Costa Ferreira Williane , Sant'Ana Claudinei de Camargo
Published: February 2025

This paper reports on the experience of conducting of the short course entitled “Mathematics Games in Scratch”, which took place in the second semester of 2022. The short course was promoted by the Group of Studies in Mathematics Education (GEEM), as part of the extension program Collaborative and Cooperative Activities in Education (ACCE). The aim of this paper is to describe the development of the short course, highlighting the possibilities and difficulties encountered, both in terms of its implementation and in relation to the games produced by the participants. The participants in the short course were teachers and future Mathematics teachers. As a result, we highlight the production of three educational games developed and refined by the participants throughout the short course.
Estilos de crianza y acoso escolar en una unidad educativa ecuatoriana
Authors: Alcivar-Morales Rosa Melissa , Roque-Herrera Yosbanys
Published: February 2025

¿Cómo es la relación entre estilos de crianza y acoso escolar en una unidad educativa ecuatoriana? Participaron123 adolescentes con edades entre 12 y 15 años, que cursaban del 8vo al 10mo año de educación básica superior. Investigación de tipo cuantitativa, observacional y correlacional. Empleo de dos instrumentos: Cuestionario de Percepción de Estilos de Crianza y Escala de Acoso y Violencia Escolar. El nivel medio predominó en la mayoría de los estilos de crianza (entre 49,6 y 82,9%); así como, la categoría sin constatar en los datos relativos al acoso escolar (entre 47,2 y 74,8%). Existió una correlación significativa (p<0,05), directamente proporcional y con una intensidad de débil a moderada (Rho de 0,193 a 0,351) del estilo de crianza hostil en ambos progenitores con el acoso escolar.
Awareness of Teachers on the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers and its Implementation in Tangub City
Authors: - Danilo S. Yolim
Published: February 2025

This study determined the level of implementation and awareness of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers as perceived by school administrators and teachers in Tangub City during the School Year 2024–2025. A descriptive survey method was utilized, and a questionnaire checklist was used as the data-gathering instrument. The respondents were 13 school administrators and 89 teachers, and data were analyzed using the mean, t-test, and Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation. Findings indicated that the Magna Carta was highly implemented, and the teachers' level of awareness was moderate. There were no significant differences in implementation or awareness perceptions by tenure. There was no significant correlation between implementation and awareness. It is suggested that school administrators and teachers be provided with copies of the Magna Carta and that its provisions be regularly discussed in meetings to allow all educators to reap the benefits of its implementation.
Selected Factors Influencing KCSE Examination Malpractices among Secondary School Students in Kenya
Authors: Mauti Jared Momanyi , Masagara George Asiago , Nyakwama Maxwell Ong’eta
Published: February 2025

Examination malpractice in Kenya’s secondary education, particularly in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), undermines academic integrity and jeopardizes the credibility of the education system. This study investigates the multifaceted factors contributing to this pervasive issue through the lenses of Bandura's Social Learning Theory and Merton's Strain Theory. Personal factors, including fear of failure and peer pressure, intertwine with institutional dynamics such as strained teacher-student relationships and ineffective supervision. Systemic challenges like resource inequality and the pressure of high-stakes testing exacerbate the problem, creating an environment where unethical practices thrive. The findings highlight how societal pressures, inequitable educational resources, and competitive academic environments compel students to adopt deviant strategies to achieve success. Drawing insights from global examples, the study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms, including equitable resource distribution, mentorship programs, and a shift towards continuous assessments. This research contributes to the discourse on academic integrity, offering actionable strategies to mitigate malpractice and foster a fair, ethical, and inclusive education system in Kenya.
The relationship of motor response-ability to the level of skill performance for the female futsal players of Al-Zawraa Sports club
Authors: ALATTAR Samer , Al-Maliki Mohammed
Published: February 2025

The current study dealt with identifying the type of relationship between two variables, which are the motor response ability and the skill performance of the players of the Al-Zawraa Futsal Club, which is participating in the Iraqi Premier Futsal League for Women in the (2022-2023) season. The researchers used the descriptive approach in a comparative manner to suit the nature of the research, as they conducted a test of the two variables. After ensuring the validity and suitability of the tests for the research sample by extracting the scientific foundations for the tests that were applied to(70 female athletes), while the main experimental trial for the research sample included(16) female players who performed the motor response ability test with the skill performance test, and after extracting and processing the results, it was found that there A positive and reciprocal relationship between the two variables, as skill performance is affected by the level of combinatorial abilities.
A Közbeszerzési Hatóság legfrissebb állásfoglalásai : 2023. júliusi összefoglaló
Authors: Rakovitsné Szini Katalin
Published: February 2025

A Közbeszerzési Hatóság állásfoglalások formájában ad felvilágosítást a közbeszerzési eljárásokban résztvevő jogalkalmazók számára a közbeszerzésekről szóló 2015. évi CXLIII. törvény (a továbbiakban: Kbt.) és kapcsolódó végrehajtási rendeleteinek alkalmazásával összefüggő általános jellegű megkeresésekre.
Alábbiakban a Kbt. alkalmazásával összefüggő kérdésekre adott válaszainkat rendeztük sorrendbe, bízva abban, hogy iránymutatásaink nem csak a kérdésfeltevőknek, hanem valamennyi Olvasónknak hasznos információkkal szolgálnak. Felhívjuk Tisztelt Olvasóink figyelmét, hogy a közbeszerzésekre irányadó jogszabályok alkalmazásával kapcsolatos döntések meghozatala mindenkor a közbeszerzési eljárások résztvevőinek joga és felelőssége. Hangsúlyozzuk továbbá, hogy az állásfoglalásokban megfogalmazott véleményeknek jogi ereje, kötelező tartalma nincsen.
Hét éves az Egységes Európai Közbeszerzési Dokumentum
Authors: Hubai Ágnes
Published: February 2025

Az Egységes Európai Közbeszerzési Dokumentumot létrehozó uniós rendelet 2016. január végén lépett hatályba. A formanyomtatvány megalkotásának fő célja az volt, hogy csökkentse a közbeszerzési eljárásban az adminisztratív terheket. A dokumentum az elmúlt 7 évben nem változott, de a gyakorlati tapasztalatok azt mutatják, hogy a kitöltése továbbra is gyakran hibás, illetve az ajánlatkérői elvárások sem egységesek erre vonatkozóan. A cikk a formanyomtatvány kitöltésével kapcsolatos hibákat, bizonytalanságokat elemzi, és próbál megoldást találni ezek elkerülésére.
Változások a közbeszerzési törvényben a 2023. évi XVI. törvény alapján
Authors: Várhomoki-Molnár Márta
Published: February 2025

Az Országgyűlés 2023. május 3-án fogadta el a közbeszerzésekről szóló 2015. évi CXLIII. törvény módosításáról szóló 2023. évi XVI. törvényt. Jelen cikk a módosító törvény által bevezetett legfontosabb változásokat ismerteti és a 2022-ben elfogadott IPI és DFS rendeletek végrehajtásához kapcsolódó módosítások kapcsán részletesebben kitér annak tárgyalására is, hogy az új rendeletek hogyan érintik majd a hazai közbeszerzési jogalkalmazást.
Jogorvoslati aktualitások : A Döntőbizottság D.101/16/2022. számú határozata
Authors: Horváth Éva
Published: February 2025

A Közbeszerzési Értesítő Plusz jelen számában ismertetett jogeset szerint az ajánlatkérőként meghatározott szervezetet terheli az arra vonatkozó bizonyítékok benyújtására irányuló kötelezettség, hogy jogszerűen mellőzte a Kbt. szabályainak alkalmazását. Ha a közbeszerzésre kötelezett ajánlatkérő nem folytat le közbeszerzési eljárást a szerződés megkötése érdekében, akkor az egyik legsúlyosabb közbeszerzési jogsértést valósítja meg. A jogorvoslati üggyel érintett tárgyak: Írásbeli szerződés hiányában szolgáltatási koncesszió nem jött létre a felek között, a Kbt.-ben meghatározott kivételi eset fennállásának hiányában a beszerző jogsértően mellőzte a közbeszerzési eljárás lefolytatását.
A közbeszerzési szerződések jogutódlásra épülő alanyváltozásának értelmezése az Európai Unió Bíróságának C-461/20. számú ítéletének tükrében
Authors: Pfeffer Zsolt
Published: February 2025

A közbeszerzési szerződések teljesítése során felmerülhetnek olyan körülmények, amelyek az eredeti feltételek módosítását teszik szükségessé. Az uniós irányelvi szabályozásból eredően a klasszikus magánjogi szerződési szabadság nem érvényesülhet, hiszen alapvető elvárás, hogy az eredeti ajánlatkérői és ajánlati feltételek mellett teljesüljön a szerződés, ugyanakkor biztosítani kell a szerződés módosításának lehetőségét a ténylegesen szükséges esetekben. Sajátos esetként említhető az alanyváltozás kérdése, vagyis az, amikor az eredetileg szerződő gazdasági szereplőt egy másikkal váltják fel. Az Európai Unió Bíróságának C-461/20. számú ügyben meghozott döntése a jogutódlásra épülő alanyváltozás kérdését és az irányelvi feltételek értelmezésének kereteit vizsgálta oly módon, hogy nem kívánt eltávolodni az irányelvi szövegtől, nem kívánt további, kifejezetten nem kodifikált feltételeket számon kérni. Az ítélet alapján vizsgálhatók további olyan kérdések, mint a szerződés módosításának általános elméleti alapjai, az alanyváltozás és a szerződésmódosítás viszonya, az alanyváltozásra vonatkozó más irányelvi esetek eltérései, az új közbeszerzési eljárás igénye és a közbeszerzési eljárás jogtalan mellőzése, ehhez kapcsolódóan a harmadik felek érdekei és érdeksérelmei, a jogutódlás tartalma, az alanyváltozás elfogadására vonatkozó ajánlatkérői hozzájárulás szükségessége, a jogértelmezés és a szövegösszefüggések jelentősége, valamint a szerződések semmisségének megállapítása iránti kereset benyújtásának lehetősége.
A Közbeszerzési Hatóság legfrissebb állásfoglalásai : 2024. júniusi összefoglaló
Authors: Somogyi Klaudia Virág
Published: February 2025

A Közbeszerzési Hatóság állásfoglalások formájában ad felvilágosítást a közbeszerzési eljárásokban résztvevő jogalkalmazók számára a közbeszerzésekről szóló 2015. évi CXLIII. törvény (a továbbiakban: Kbt.) és kapcsolódó végrehajtási rendeleteinek alkalmazásával összefüggő általános jellegű megkeresésekre. Alábbiakban a Kbt. alkalmazásával összefüggő kérdésekre adott válaszainkat rendeztük sorrendbe, bízva abban, hogy iránymutatásaink nem csak a kérdésfeltevőknek, hanem valamennyi Olvasónknak hasznos információkkal szolgálnak. Felhívjuk Tisztelt Olvasóink figyelmét, hogy a közbeszerzésekre irányadó jogszabályok alkalmazásával kapcsolatos döntések meghozatala mindenkor a közbeszerzési eljárások résztvevőinek joga és felelőssége. Hangsúlyozzuk továbbá, hogy az állásfoglalásokban megfogalmazott véleményeknek jogi ereje, kötelező tartalma nincsen.
Társadalmi felelősségvállalásra irányuló szempontok alkalmazása a közbeszerzésekben
Authors: Ripszám Dóra
Published: February 2025

Magyarország Alaptörvénye kimondja, hogy „[f]elelősséget viselünk utódainkért, ezért anyagi, szellemi és természeti erőforrásaink gondos használatával védelmezzük az utánunk jövő nemzedékek életfeltételeit.” Tanulmányom célja a társadalmi felelősségvállalásra irányuló szempontok közbeszerzésekben való alkalmazási lehetőségeinek feltárása. Írásomban vizsgálom ezen szempontok műszaki leírás részeként, alkalmassági feltételként, értékelési szempontként, illetve szerződéses feltételként való alkalmazását. Továbbá kitérek a védett foglalkoztatók számára fenntartott közbeszerzésekre is.
¿Estándares de prueba? Ojalá fueran útiles…
Authors: Nieva Fenoll Jordi
Published: February 2025

Los estándares de prueba, usados sobre todo en el Common Law, no son modernos. Reproducen, casi literalmente, las medidas de prueba del proceso romano-canónico medieval, de donde provienen. Su uso no sólo no favorece la racionalidad, sino que en realidad propicia que el juez haga un uso abusivo de su intuición en la valoración de la prueba, encontrando una coartada aparente en el uso de esos estándares. Los esfuerzos de varios autores para su objetivación no evitan ese frustrante resultado.
Fabrication and evaluation of BerNPs regarding the growth and development of Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Nguyen Tuyen Huu , Pham Hong Thanh , Nguyen Kieu Kim Thanh , Ngo Loan Hong , Mai Anh Ngoc Tuan , Lam Thu Hoang Anh , Phan Ngan Thi Kim , Pham Dung Tien , Hoang Duong Thuy , Nguyen Thuc Dong , Truong Lien Thi Xuan
Published: February 2025

In this study, berberine nanoparticles (BerNPs) were prepared using a wet-milling method with zirconium balls to enhance bioavailability and expand potential applications. The particle size and physicochemical properties of the BerNPs were analyzed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), UV–vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The broth dilution method was used to determine the antimicrobial activity of the BerNPs against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). The impact of the BerNPs on the cell surface of S. mutans was evaluated through FE-SEM analysis, focusing on its ability to inhibit biofilm formation. The results demonstrated that BerNPs were produced with an average particle size of 40–65 nm. The chemical structure of BerNPs remained consistent with that of berberine, with no modifications occurring during nanoparticle preparation. The BerNPs exhibited the ability to inhibit S. mutans, with minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration values of 78.1 and 312.5 µg/mL, respectively. BerNPs caused significant damage to S. mutans cells, disrupting the cell membrane structure, and leading to cell lysis and death. Additionally, BerNPs effectively inhibited the biofilm formation of S. mutans. In summary, BerNPs demonstrated a potent inhibitory effect on the activities of S. mutans at selectively applied concentrations.
Engenharia Estrutural: Design, Análise e Inovações Tecnológicas
Authors: Góes Matheus Barreto de
Published: February 2025

Esta obra é fruto de um esforço colaborativo que reuniu professores, estudantes e pesquisadores cujo envolvimento enriqueceu significativamente as discussões neste espaço formativo. Além disso, resulta de iniciativas interinstitucionais e ações voltadas ao incentivo à pesquisa, congregando especialistas de diversas áreas do conhecimento, vinculados a Instituições de Educação Superior, públicas e privadas, em âmbito nacional e internacional.
Seu principal objetivo é fortalecer a integração entre instituições, tanto no Brasil quanto no exterior, por meio de redes de pesquisa comprometidas com a formação continuada de profissionais da educação. Para isso, busca-se a produção e a ampla disseminação do conhecimento em distintas áreas do saber.
Expressamos nossa profunda gratidão aos autores pelo empenho, comprometimento e dedicação na concepção e finalização desta obra. Esperamos que ela se consolide como um recurso didático-pedagógico valioso, atendendo às necessidades de estudantes, docentes de todos os níveis de ensino e demais interessados na temática.
EVALUATION OF GAIT, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Trindade Andrei Machado Viegas da , Parreira Rodolfo Borges , Cordeiro Lorraine Barbosa , Oliveira Claudia Santos
Published: February 2025

Knee osteoarthritis, a common and progressive condition, is characterized by changes in articular cartilage and other anatomical structures (Primorac et al., 2020). Of congenital or acquired etiology, excess load (acute or chronic) or a combination of these (Felson et al., 2013). Cause of pain, functional limitation, and consequent decrease in quality of life (Silverwood et al., 2015).
Knee arthroplasty is a surgical alternative for restoring joint function and quality of life in these patients (Argenson et al., 2013; Benedetto et al., 2019). For the evaluation of knee functional restoration and patient quality of life, objective and subjective modalities are available (Unnanuntana et al., 2018). The objective assessment of gait with inertial sensors has a significant correlation with the findings of performance tests and quality of life questionnaires and outcomes (Youn et al. 2020).
The objective of this work is to evaluate the gait, functional capacity, and quality of life of patients undergoing primary knee arthroplasty between two types of knee prostheses: posterior stabilized with a fixed tibial plateau base and congruent rotating tibial plateau prosthesis for the treatment of advanced knee osteoarthritis.
THE INTAKE OF MENTHOL SUBSTANCE DOES NOT INDUCE IMPROVEMENTS IN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS PERFORMANCE. A RANDOMIZED AND CONTROLLED STUDY
Authors: Silva Adriano Coelho , Caixeta Davi Costa , Rodrigues Anne Caroline de Almeida , Rocha Fernanda Pereira da Silva , Albernaz Thiago , Nascimento David dos Santos , Barsanulfo Júnior Si­lvio Roberto , Santos Danielly Carrijo Pereira dos , Cardozo Rafael dos Santos , Inácio Pedro Augusto , Carvalho Alessandro Oliveira de , Sales Marcelo Magalhães , Machado Sérgio , Filho Alberto Souza de Sá
Published: February 2025

Non-Olympic sports modalities like Crossfit® are growing in numbers of practitioners, and although not all participants seek competitive athleticism, everyone aims to improve performance at elevated recreational levels [1]. Therefore, ergogenic resources in general are targeted by recreational and competitive practitioners of functional fitness, as well as in other modalities.
It is then articulated that athletic performance can be lawfully influenced by the effects of the application or ingestion of menthol-flavored refreshing substances (Menthol) directly in the oral cavity, through rinsing or gargling, or by proper ingestion [2-4]. This technique had already been applied in previous studies with carbohydrates and caffeine, showing significant results [5]. So, when we analyze performance from the specific perspective of functional fitness, along with different manifestations of strength, the available data on the use of menthol as a performance-enhancing substance is still scarce, warranting further investigation.
EVALUATION OF BRAIN ACTIVITY AND UPPER LIMB MOVEMENT, AND VERIFICATION OF LINGUISTIC FLUENCY DURING THE EXECUTION AND INTERPRETATION OF A UNIVERSAL SIGN IN LIBRAS
Authors: Oliveira Paulo Sérgio de Jesus , Cordeiro Lorraine Barbosa , Silva Giovana Lima , Souza Saulo Xavier de , Oliveira Claudia Santos
Published: February 2025

The process of deafness occurs with the structural damage of the outer/middle ear, which functions to carry sound to the inner ear, and can be conductive, sensorineural, mixed, or central. The most common type of hearing loss can be temporary or permanent1.
One of the ways deaf people communicate is through Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS)2, which uses the visual, cognitive, and upper limb systems to produce words. The electroencephalogram is used in the deaf3 population as a model of neurodynamic assessment with results in multi-scale neuro-physical that maps the late brain responses to the effort exerted4.
It is known that there is movement of the upper limbs (ULs) such as the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hands, and fingers in the process of translating and interpreting signs. Given this, there is information being transmitted directly by the brain during interpretation. However, there are no studies that correlate the evaluations, which justifies the objective of the present study, which is to evaluate fluency, cerebral electrical activity, and upper limb movement during the execution of the universal sign - Jesus - in Brazilian Sign Language.
ACTIVE MOBILITY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH IN SCHOOLS
Authors: Nunes Junior Osvaldino Ferreira , Silva Iransé Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Active transportation or active mobility is understood as any form of non-motorized movement that requires some physical effort. International organizations have been encouraging active transportation on the home-to-school route as a way to incorporate physical activity into the daily lives of young people. Among the various forms of active transportation, the most common active commutes are those made on foot or by bicycle. The research measuring the real impact and benefits on the health of people who adopt this mode of transportation, especially in the school context, is still incipient and inconclusive. The present study aims to evaluate the impacts of active transportation on the increase of physical activity, health, and well-being of schoolchildren. This is a prospective cohort analytical observational study. The groups will be classified as users and non-users of active transportation on the home-to-school route. Adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years who are regularly enrolled in state public schools under the Regional Coordination of Education of Goianésia, covering 8 municipalities, will participate in the study. Approximately 375 participants are estimated. The variables, physical activity and active commuting, will be assessed at two distinct times (beginning and end of the academic semester).
SUBACUTE BEHAVIOR OF BLOOD GLUCOSE AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN TYPE 1 DIABETICS AFTER A STRENGTH EXERCISE SESSION: CROSSOVER RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
Authors: Camilo Victor Fernandes , Oliveira Rodrigo Franco de
Published: February 2025

INTRODUCTION: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin due to the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, associated with autoimmunity. It is more common in children and adolescents, but it can appear at any age. It presents clinically in a sudden manner, often with a propensity for ketosis and ketoacidosis, requiring full insulin therapy from the diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to evaluate the subacute responses of blood glucose and blood pressure in adults with type 1 diabetes after a session of strength exercises. METHODS: The sample will consist of 30 participants with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Capillary blood glucose will be measured using a glucometer, and blood pressure will initially be measured during the pre-study evaluations on both arms, adopting the side with the higher value for the purposes of the research. RESULTS: The present project presented some limitations due to the execution process of the data collection stage, and it is estimated that its completion will occur by the end of 2023.
Kết quả sử dụng nước muối sinh lý và probiotic trong dự phòng nhiễm khuẩn hô hấp trên ở trẻ em dưới 6 tuổi tại thị xã Sơn Tây, thành phố Hà Nội năm 2023
Authors:   Hanoi Medical University, Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu , Nguyen Thi Van Anh ,   Spobiotic Research Center, ANABIO R&D Ltd. Company, Nguyen Hoa Anh ,   Spobiotic Research Center, ANABIO R&D Ltd. Company, Bui Thi Huyen ,   Spobiotic Research Center, ANABIO R&D Ltd. Company, Doàn Ngoc Thuy Tien ,   Hanoi Medical University, Tran Thi Tuyet Trinh ,   Hanoi Medical University, Le Minh Duc ,   Son Tay Town Medical Center, Le Thi Huong ,   Hanoi Medical University
Published: February 2025

Objective: The study aims to describe the results of using Probiotics products in preventing upper respiratory infections in children under 6 years old in Son Tay, Hanoi. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to May 2024 in Son Tay, Hanoi. A total of 483 children were selected to participate and divided into 3 groups, including group 1 used saline solution (126 children), group 2 used Probiotic type 1 (185 children) and group 3 used Probiotic type 2 (172 children). Results: The results showed the improvement of upper respiratory tract infections among children after using saline solution and Probiotic products. The rate of rhinosinusitis in children in the group using Probiotic type 1 also decreased significantly from 67.6% to 32.9%. The rate of respiratory infections in children decreased significantly at days 14 and 28. Specifically, the group of children using Probiotic type 1 reduced the infection rate by 39.6% (day 14) and 47.1% (day 14) and 47.1% (day 14). day 28) compared to day 0 (beginning of study) (p<0.05). Conclusion: The study indicated the initial effectiveness of Probiotics in preventing upper respiratory infections and is completely safe for children. Saline solution and Probiotic products are recommended for use in children under 6 years old, especially during the changing seasons for preventing the upper respiratory tract diseases in children.
Keywords: Prevention, upper respiratory tract infections, children, Probiotics, Son Tay.
Giant Molecular Clouds in RCW 106 (G333): Galactic Mini-starbursts and Massive Star Formation Induced by Supersonic Cloud–Cloud Collisions
Authors: Kohno 河野 Mikito 樹人 , Yamada 山田 Rin I. 麟 , Tachihara 立原 Kengo 研悟 , Fujita 藤田 Shinji 真司 , Enokiya 榎谷 Rei 玲依 , Tokuda 徳田 Kazuki 一起 , Habe 羽部 Asao 朝男 , Sano 佐野 Hidetoshi 栄俊 , Hayakawa 早川 Takahiro 貴敬 , Demachi 出町 Fumika 史夏 , Ito 伊藤 Takuto 拓冬 , Tsuge 柘植 Kisetsu 紀節 , Nishimura 西村 Atsushi 淳 , Kobayashi 小林 Masato I. N. 将人 , Yamamoto 山本 Hiroaki 宏昭 , Fukui 福井 Yasuo 康雄
Published: February 2025

To reveal the origin of the mini-starbursts in the Milky Way, we carried out large-scale CO observations toward the RCW 106 giant molecular cloud (GMC) complex using the NANTEN2 4 m radio telescope operated by Nagoya University. We also analyzed the Mopra Southern Galactic Plane CO survey and Herschel infrared continuum archival data. The RCW 106 GMC complex contains the radial velocity components of −68 km s−1 and −50 km s−1 reported by H. Nguyen et al. (2015). Focusing on the RCW 106 East and West region with the massive star formation having the bright infrared dust emission, we found that these regions have three different velocity components with ∼10 km s−1 differences. The two out of three velocity components show morphological correspondence with the infrared cold dust emission and connect with the bridge feature on a position–velocity diagram. Therefore, two molecular clouds with ∼10 km s−1 differences are likely to be physically associated with massive star-forming regions in the GMC complex. Based on these observational results, we argue that mini-starbursts and massive star/cluster formation in the RCW 106 GMC complex are induced by supersonic cloud–cloud collisions in an agglomerate of molecular gas on the Scutum–Centaurus arm.
The Circumgalactic Medium Traced by Mg ii Absorption with DESI: Dependence on Galaxy Stellar Mass, Star Formation Rate, and Azimuthal Angle
Authors: Chen Zeyu , Wang Enci , Zou Hu , Zou Siwei , Gao Yang , Wang Huiyuan , Yu Haoran , Jia Cheng , Li Haixin , Ma Chengyu , Yao Yao , Ding Weiyu , Zhu Runyu
Published: February 2025

Understanding the circumgalactic medium (CGM) distribution of galaxies is the key to revealing the dynamical exchange of materials between galaxies and their surroundings. In this work, we use the DESI Early Data Release data set to investigate the cool CGM of galaxies (0.3 < z < 1.7) by stacking the spectra of background quasi-stellar objects to obtain the Mg ii absorption of foreground galaxies. The equivalent width of Mg ii absorption strongly correlates with stellar mass, with EW(Mg ii)

∝

M

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0.5

for star-forming galaxies with

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/

M

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<
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, but is independent of mass for galaxies above this mass. At a given stellar mass, EW(Mg ii) is larger for galaxies of higher star formation rate with an impact parameter less than 50 kpc, while showing little dependence on galaxy size. By studying the dependence on azimuthal angle, we find EW(Mg ii) is strongest at the direction near the minor axis for star-forming galaxies with

log

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M

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<
10.0

, while no dependence on azimuthal angle is seen for luminous red galaxies. This indicates that the outflow associated with star formation enhances the Mg ii absorption. However, for galaxies with

log

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/

M

⊙

>
10.0

, the EW(Mg ii) at the minor axis is largely suppressed with respect to low-mass galaxies. This suggests that the competing processes, such as stellar feedback and gravity, play a key role in shaping the distribution of outflowing gas.
Near- and Mid-ultraviolet Observations of X-6.3 Flare on 2024 February 22 Recorded by the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope on board Aditya-L1
Authors: Roy Soumya , Tripathi Durgesh , Padinhatteeri Sreejith , Ramaprakash A. N. , Sarwade Abhilash R. , V. N. Nived , Sarkar Janmejoy , Gopalakrishnan Rahul , Deogaonkar Rushikesh , Sankarasubramanian K. , Solanki Sami K. , Nandy Dibyendu , Banerjee Dipankar
Published: February 2025

Solar flares are regularly observed in extreme-ultraviolet soft X-rays (SXRs) and hard X-rays (HXRs). However, those in near- and mid-ultraviolet are sparse. The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) on board the Aditya-L1, launched on 2023 September 2, provides regular observations in the 200–400 nm wavelength range through 11 filters. Here, we report the observation of the X6.3 flare on 2024 February 22 using eight narrowband (NB) filters of SUIT. We have also used co-spatiotemporal observations from Solar Dynamics Observatory/Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (SDO/AIA), Solar Orbiter/STIX, GONG Hα, Aditya-L1/SoLEXS, and GOES. We obtained light curves over the flaring region from AIA 1600 and 1700 Å and GONG Hα and compared them with the disk-integrated light curve obtained from GOES and SoLEXS SXRs and STIX HXRs. We find that the flare peaks in SUIT NB01, NB03, NB04, and NB08 filters simultaneously with HXRs 1600 and 1700 Å, along with the peak temperature obtained from SoLEXS. In contrast, in NB02 and NB05, the flare peaks ∼2 min later than the HXR peak, while in NB06 and NB07, the flare peaks ∼3 min after the GOES SXR peak. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first observation of a flare in these wavelengths (except in NB03, NB04, and NB05). Moreover, for the first time, we show the presence of a bright kernel in NB02. These results demonstrate the capabilities of SUIT observations in flare studies.
Impact-induced Vaporization during Accretion of Planetary Bodies
Authors: Saurety Adrien , Caracas Razvan , Raymond Sean N.
Published: February 2025

Giant impacts dominate the late stages of accretion of rocky planets. They contribute to the heating, melting, and sometimes vaporizing of the bodies involved in the impacts. Due to fractionation during melting and vaporization, planet-building impacts can significantly change the composition and geochemical signatures of rocky objects. Using first-principles molecular dynamics simulations, we analyze the shock behavior of complex realistic silicate systems, representative of both rocky bodies. We introduce a novel criterion for vapor formation that uses entropy calculations to determine the minimum impact velocity required to pass the threshold for vapor production. We derive impact velocity criteria for vapor formation—7.1 km s−1 for chondritic bodies—and show that this threshold is reached in 61% and 89% of impacts in dynamical simulations of the late stages of accretion with classical and annulus starting configuration (respectively) for analogs of Earth. These outcomes should be nuanced by factors such as the impact angle and the mass of the impacting bodies, which further influence the vaporization dynamics and the resultant material distribution. Our findings indicate that vaporization was common during accretion and likely played a crucial role in shaping the early environments and material properties of terrestrial planets.
Radiative Cooling Changes the Dynamics of Magnetically Arrested Disks
Authors: Singh Akshay , Bégué Damien , Pe’er Asaf
Published: February 2025

We study magnetically arrested disks (MADs) around rotating black holes (BHs) under the influence of radiative cooling. We introduce a critical value of the mass accretion rate

M

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crit

for which the cooling by the synchrotron process efficiently radiates the thermal energy of the disk. We find

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crit

≈
1

0

−
5.5

M

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Edd

, where

M

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is the Eddington mass accretion rate. The normalization constant depends on the saturated magnetic flux and on the ratio of electron to proton temperatures, but not on the BH mass. We verify our analytical estimate using a suite of general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulations for a range of BH spin parameters a ∈ {−0.94, −0.5, 0, 0.5, 0.94} and mass accretion rates ranging from

1

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7

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to

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0

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4

M

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Edd

. We numerically observe that the MAD parameter and the jet efficiency vary by a factor of ≈2 as the mass accretion rate increases above

M

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crit

, which confirms our analytical result. We further detail how the forces satisfying the quasi-equilibrium of the disk change, with the magnetic contribution increasing as the thermal contribution decreases.
The challenge of attaining conservation outcomes in a complex system: Agency personnel’s and academic researchers’ perspectives on the wicked problem of the exotic pet trade
Authors: Pratt Elizabeth N. , Lockwood Julie L. , King Elizabeth G. , Pienaar Elizabeth F.
Published: February 2025

The exotic pet trade is a wicked problem involving economic, social, political, ethical, and environmental dimensions, which cannot be resolved using conventional management strategies that are informed by restricted expertise. In 2023, we surveyed 26 government agency personnel and 57 academic researchers in the United States who focus on the risks of the exotic pet trade to ascertain how experts characterize the wicked problem of the exotic pet trade and their support for conventional versus collaborative management of the trade. Both academic and agency respondents framed the ecological risks associated with the exotic pet trade similarly, expressing greatest concern about species invasions and pathogen transmission to native species. Respondents exhibited low levels of trust in stakeholders in the exotic pet trade, considering it likely that all stakeholders (except the commercial industry) would fail to comply with pet trade regulations. Agency respondents tended to agree that current regulations have been effective in mitigating invasion risks while academic respondents disagreed that current regulations adequately mitigate the invasion and disease risks of the pet trade or overexploitation of species. Agency respondents were more likely to agree that regulations are enforceable. All respondents were supportive of additional federal regulations of the exotic pet trade. Our findings are consistent with the argument that wicked problems are perpetuated because managers and scientists default to conventional cause-effect problem statements and top-down management approaches that focus on management structure and execution. Transitioning from top-down regulatory approaches to collaborative decision making, in which agencies, scientists, and exotic pet trade stakeholders work together to resolve the wicked problem of the exotic pet trade, would build trust and allow for flexible, adaptive management of the trade.
Towards optimal diabetes therapy management: An evaluation of therapy algorithms for type 2 diabetes mellitus at community health centers (CHCs) in Makassar City, South Sula-wesi, Indonesia
Authors: Rusli Rusli , Nurisyah Nurisyah , Dewi Sisilia Teresia Rosmala , Salasa Alfrida Monica , Arisanty Arisanty , Ramadhan Dwi Syah Fitrah , Adhayanti Ida , Chen Hana
Published: February 2025

The proper use of medications in managing diabetes mellitus (DM) is essential for achieving the best therapeutic results. Assessing the alignment of drug prescriptions with therapeutic algorithms plays a vital role in ensuring effective treatment for DM patients. This study aims to evaluate the appropriateness of medication use in DM patients according to therapeutic algorithms at community health centers (CHCs) in Makassar City, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted at five CHCs, involving 299 DM patients, including 108 males and 191 females. Data on demographics (gender, age, education, and occupation) and medication use were collected. The rationality of drug use was evaluated based on indication, drug choice, dosage, and patient suitability. Biguanides, especially metformin, were the most frequently used drugs (60.3%), followed by sulfonylureas (29%) and insulin (10.7%). The overall appropriateness of medication use according to therapeutic algorithms was 86%. However, there were shortcomings in terms of correct dosage, where approximately 30.10% of patients still received inappropriate doses. Most DM patients at the studied CHCs received medications aligned with therapeutic guidelines, demonstrating a high level of conformity in prescribing practices.
Essential oil composition of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. from the central Danubian plain, Bulgaria
Authors: Gavrilov Genadi V. , Nikolova Milena T. , Gavrilova Anna B. , Pashev Aleksandar S.
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the essential oil composition of Satureja kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff., a Balkan endemic species with notable medicinal properties, from the central Danubian Plain, an unexplored region in Bulgaria. Essential oil were extracted using a Clevenger apparatus and analyzed via GC/MS, revealing p-cymene, limonene, carvacrol, and borneol as dominant compounds. Differences between localities (Kaylaka and Kartozhabene) were identified, alongside similarities with populations from other parts of Bulgaria and Serbia. These findings contribute to understanding phytochemical variability and hold implications for standardizing S. kitaibelii essential oil for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
Description of a new music frog (Anura, Ranidae, Nidirana) critically endangered in Taiwan
Authors: Lin Chun-Fu , Chang Chunwen , Matsui Masafumi , Shen Chin-Chia , Tominaga Atsushi , Lin Si-Min
Published: February 2025

Nidirana okinavana (Boettger, 1895) is a small-sized ranid species belonging to the East Asian genus Nidirana Dubois, 1992. Previous studies have indicated that this species was exclusively distributed on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in the southern Ryukyus, as well as two extremely small wetland habitats in central Taiwan. Such a restricted distribution makes it one of the most endangered frog species in both Taiwan and Japan. By using molecular, morphological, and acoustic analyses, our study reveals significant divergence between the Taiwanese and Japanese clades, supporting the recognition of the Taiwanese clade as a distinct species, described herein as Nidirana shyhhuangisp. nov. Compared to Nidirana okinavana sensu stricto from the southern Ryukyus, the Nidirana shyhhuangisp. nov. is characterized by a significantly smaller and non-overlapping body size, relatively longer forelimbs and hindlimbs, smaller internostril and interorbital distances, with a higher number of cross bands on thigh and shank. Acoustic analyses reveal that the Nidirana shyhhuangisp. nov. produces calls with a rapid tempo and higher pulse number, with a higher dominant frequency compared to the Japanese clade. Due to the extremely limited distribution of this species to two small sites on Taiwan, and continuing decline in quality of its habitat, we propose that it should be classified as Critically Endangered (CR) under the IUCN criteria. Immediate and comprehensive in situ and ex situ conservation actions are necessary to ensure the sustainable viability of the population.