bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CONFECÇÃO DO TERMO CIRCUNSTANCIADO DE OCORRÊNCIA-TCO PELO POLICIAL MILITAR ANTE ÀS INFRAÇÕES PENAIS DE MENOR POTENCIAL OFENSIVO
Authors: Paes Arnoldo Fonseca
Published: February 2024

The present study aims to guide the diffi culty encountered by the citizen who resorts when he/she suff ers a threat or suff ers damage to his rights, and whose shelter in many situations is not attended to him in the civil police station, which is sometimes crammed with more complex procedures, and/or even there are not enough staff to meet the social demand, thus bringing diffi culty for the citizen to exercise his right to come to justice. It is note point that in many cases the drafting of this procedure at the place of occurrence by a qualifi ed and trained police offi cer would expedite the procedure, letting the elucidation of the fact fl ow more eff ectively and giving a response to the parties involved in the typical fact. This course conclusion work was returned not only to obtain a grade, but also to raise a discussion of the importance of the preparation of the Detailed Term of Occurrence-TCO by the military police offi cer in the face of criminal off enses of lesser off ensive potential, for the purposes of rationalizing and improving the work of ostentatious police, as well as in support of providing speed of these criminal off enses, that often do not reach the State-Judge, not allowing this time the population to be at the mercy of a bureaucracy in the current conjuncture because the Judicial Police passes, very bureaucratic and defi cient in human material to provide citizenship to the population. It is intended to discuss the subject so that there is no vanity about the problem that leads the population to distrust the work of the police and discredit the judiciary. Subject of this importance should be discussed with professionalism and republican spirit, never treated with vanity; we do want to deal with dynamic and above all competence for the eff ective elucidation of the illegal act committed, generating the population the feeling of eff ectiveness and effi ciency in the police-judicial service.
Administrar em tempos de mudança
Authors: Antunes Juliana Borges Martins
Published: February 2024

This study intends to analyze the administrative role plus the experiences acquired by the managers, to be applied in a constantly changing environment, as well as the challenges faced, and the actions implemented to overcome situations of uncertainty. The methodology used was bibliographic research, with the collection of material on the subject in e-books, scientifi c articles, and websites according to the content indicated. It was recognized that a good manager should use communication as a means of clarifying and maintaining tranquility among employees, as this way, the manager will clearly leave the competitive advantages and new achievements that can be achieved from the involvement of all. The outcomes indicate that the Administration is an important support instrument for managers, and that they are currently playing a more signifi cant role due to the increasingly competitive and test-driven market, where the survival of a business is linked to how much you invest and train today.
A infância na escravidão
Authors: Campos Selma Aparecida Araújo
Published: February 2024

The work of children and adolescents as a source of income for needy families is the focus of discussion in the present study, aiming to draw the limits between the dignity of work developed by it and the situation of total exploitation of these minors, especially those under 14 years of age. The need for these children to contribute to household expenses distorting the principle that parents should raise and educate their children, providing them with the necessary conditions for healthy development and moving them away from risky situations justifi es this study, since the exploitation of child labor is usually tied to poverty. The general objective of this study is to draw a parallel between child labor and slave labor to analyze the socioeconomic conditions of families that end up leading their children to the labor market, although informal and prohibited by our legal system, which leads them to explore the work of these children. And the specifi c goals in identifying other forms of child slavery. As methodology, we used bibliographical research in books, magazines, articles, and sites specialized in the subject, and in the current legislation.
Um breve estudo histórico cultural
Authors: CORREIA MICHELLE OLIVEIRA
Published: February 2024

THIS ARTICLE USED BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH BASED ON LEGISLATION TO ANALYZE THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HIGHLIGHTING THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES. THROUGHOUT THE TEXT, THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE DISABLED PERSON WAS DISCUSSED, AS WELL AS THE CIVIL CAPACITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE DISABLED PERSON
Agricultura familiar e as políticas públicas de desenvolvimento no Vale do Ribeira em SP
Authors: Cardoso Aparecida Mendes
Published: February 2024

This article sought to investigate the presence of family farming in the Ribeira Valley - SP and the evolution of the participation of farmers and their cooperative organizations, with a view to understanding the eff ects of public policies on agriculture. The experiences of family farmers in the Ribeira Valley demonstrate the relationship between contemporary agriculture and sustainable development, which are linked to public policies and family agriculture. This overview has so its generais objective to analyze the production of Family Agriculture can be integrated into development in the Ribeira Valley in SP with a view to valuing location, aiming at an approximation between family agriculture and public policies. As specifi c objectives: Describe possibilities of articulation between family farmers and public policies in the Ribeira Valley in SP. As a methodology, a bibliographic approach was adopted, having a universe of research family agriculture and public development policies in the Ribeira Valley region - SP.
Inovação no comércio eletrônico
Authors: Ghauthier Fernando A. Ostuni , Silva José Tadeu
Published: February 2024

The aim of this article is to contextualize the innovation of products, processes, and services in EC, besides the contribution of Engenharia and Management of the World as a fruitful fi eld for innovation. Integrating the processes and tools of Knowledge Engineering - EC to the Ce favors the search for solutions and minimizes risks and barriers to innovation. It is bibliographic research, which considers the EC as a current and constantly evolving theme, which requires innovative strategies in the relationship with customers, not the use of new techniques and tools provided by the EC.
Perfil dos serviços contábeis para o setor rural
Authors: Kaiber Jéssica Letícia Silva
Published: February 2024

This work aims to characterize the provision of the accounting service off ered to rural areas in the city of Cacoal by accounting offi ces, identifying the main services, prices charged, relevance among others. The research is characterized as exploratory-descriptive, which addressed the 23 companies providing accounting services existing in Cacoal, of which 17 serve the rural environment. Accounting service providers who fall into the category of individual entrepreneurs were excluded from the sample. However, an interview was conducted with only 12 of the 17 existing companies. There was a small participation of the rural sector in the client portfolio of these offi ces, since it represents only 7.08% of the total customers. It also identifi ed the range of services off ered by the offi ces for the rural sector. It was found that this is an area little explored by accounting service providers in Cacoal, which leads to low demand for this type of service as well as the non-use of accounting information by rural producers in the management and decision-making process on their properties. Among the various services provided by the accounting offi ces of Cacoal it was found that for the rural sector specifi cally, the demands of only 03 services are met: personal income tax return, rural property tax return and payroll. Other services are not demanded by the rural producers of this locality.
A inconstitucionalidade da execução provisória da pena por condenação em primeira instância realizada pelo tribunal do júri
Authors: Teixeira Tiago Alves , Carneiro Rita
Published: February 2024

This article aims to demonstrate the unconstitutionality of the rule contained in the second part of art. 492, I, “e”, of Law No. 13.964/2019, in which the provisional execution of the sentence is signed after the conviction in the Jury Court for sentences equal to or greater than 15 (fi fteen) years of imprisonment. The problem revolves around the violation of fundamental rights and guarantees established in the Magna Carta and the international treaties to which Brazil is a signatory, as well as the legal uncertainty promoted by the change in the understanding on the subject by the Supreme Court. The research was developed in an exploratory mode, with a bibliographic and jurisprudential survey. In the end, we seek to verify what measures can be adopted to solve the problem of unconstitutionality in the norm in question.
A inefetividade da Lei Maria da Penha a partir da adoção do delito de feminicídio
Authors: Souza Rafaela Barros Cardoso de
Published: February 2024

The study analyzes the contributions of the Maria da Penha Law and the Femicide Law to combating violence against women, assessing whether in recent years there has been the eradication or reduction of domestic violence against cis and trans women within the family. It understands violence against women as a serious social problem that has devastating repercussions on the life of the victim, their ancestors, and descendants, despite the aggressor’s sense of impunity. It seeks to analyze the importance of the Maria da Penha Law in terms of mitigating femicide. It uses as a methodology, the qualitative study, carrying out a bibliographic review of the articles available in full, in Portuguese, from 2012 to 2021, in the virtual libraries of Scielo and Scholar, in addition to the doctrine and jurisprudence that deal with this topic. It concludes that the recurrence of aggression, as well as the feeling of impunity, is mainly due to the underreporting of complaints and the imbalance and disharmonization of the repressive and punitive actions of the aggressor. Quantitative and qualitative studies are recommended to illustrate the situation of femicide in Brazil, pointing out possible solutions for dealing with the problem in the civil and criminal spheres.
Contribuições do PIBID para a formação docente dos alunos de ciências biológicas da Universidade Estadual de Alagoas campus II Santana do Ipanema
Authors: Matos Jessica Ferreira de , Almeida Delma Holanda de
Published: February 2024

The Institutional Scholarship Program for Teaching Initiation (PIBID) emerged in 2007 coordinated by CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel). With the aim of encouraging teacher training, addressing the training process and future performance, experiencing the daily life of the profession, thus reaffi rming their professional choice. Within the processes, the program off ers a certain number of grants to institutions, where future citizens must apply, presenting their projects to be developed for 18 months. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the contributions of the PIBID, of the students of the Bachelor of Biological Sciences course on Campus II, of the State University of Alagoas. This research used exploratory and descriptive methods, in order to obtain the data, a form previously elaborated in Google Forms with 15 dated questions was sent. The results: Greater participation of students from the 5th to the 8th period, aged between 22 and 26 years, the state schools are the most benefi ted by the program, and these schools present fl aws in the physical structure, infl uencing the development of activities, even increasing or Interested in exercising the profession by two participants, accrediting that PIBID is a public policy with contributions to the UNEAL Biological Sciences course as well as presenting positive points, becoming prepared to teach and indicate PIBID to future students. Finally, the PIBID is of fundamental importance for the theoretical and practical development, providing great impact in the formation of future Graduates in Biological Sciences. In this way, the program as a public policy has an expressive role in the transformation and positioning of the two participants.
A Representação Social da Maconha no Jornalismo Brasileiro
Authors: Assunção Bárbara Aline Ferreira
Published: February 2024

This research presents a study on the employability of the world’s “marijuana” and “cannabis” in selected articles from the G1 news portal in 2022. The corpus of this research consists of 31 articles extracted from the G1 news portal, using the following keywords for search: “marijuana G1” and “cannabis G1”. The investigation sought to understand the context behind the use of the term “marijuana” and the term “cannabis” in selected subjects. The study brings contributions to journalism through the observation of journalistic news, pointing out its infl uences in the construction of social representation related to the herb in Brazilian society.
Cambios en la diversidad y estructura arbórea de un bosque templado bajo dos tratamientos silvícolas en Durango, México
Authors: Silva-González Edgar , Aguirre-Calderón Oscar A. , Alanís-Rodríguez Eduardo , Treviño-Garza Eduardo J. , González-Tagle Marco A. , Corral-Rivas José J.
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La diversidad y la estructura de los bosques son atributos importantes que pueden ser modificados a través de tratamientos silvícolas.Objetivo: Comparar la diversidad y estructura arbórea de un bosque templado bajo los tratamientos silvícolas de selección y aclareo en El Salto, Pueblo Nuevo, Durango.Materiales y métodos: El índice de diversidad de Shannon de seis sitios intervenidos con el método de selección y seis con aclareos se determinó en tres inventarios realizados en un periodo de 10 años. En cada inventario, la diversidad entre tratamientos se comparó con la prueba de similitud o diferencia de diversidad-abundancia t de Hutcheson. Para cada tratamiento y para los 12 sitios, los parámetros ecológicos (abundancia, dominancia y frecuencia), índice de valor de importancia (IVI) y volumen fustal se analizaron con pruebas de Kruskal-Wallis para determinar diferencias entre los inventarios.Resultados y discusión: En los tres inventarios se registraron 18 especies; Pinus cooperi, P. durangensis y Quercus sideroxyla fueron las de mayor IVI. En cada inventario, la prueba t de Hutcheson indicó que la diversidad fue significativamente mayor (P < 0.05) en los tratamientos de selección. Por otra parte, en cada tratamiento, la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis no demostró diferencias significativas (P > 0.05) de los parámetros ecológicos entre inventarios; asimismo, la densidad arbórea, área basal y volumen fustal de cada sitio no evidenciaron diferencias significativas entre inventarios.Conclusión: La diversidad fue mayor en el tratamiento de selección. Los parámetros ecológicos no difieren entre inventarios, por lo que la estructura del bosque no fue afectada al momento de ser intervenida.
PENGARUH LOCUS OF CONTROL TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT OKI PULP & PAPER MILLS DI KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR
Authors: Andhika Ari , Septia Fitri , Ramadhayani Rulli , . Supriadi , . Ismandra
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK

Sumber daya manusia sangat memegang peranan penting dalam sebuah perusahaan karena dengan adanya sumber daya manusia yang berupa karyawan yang berkualitas maka pekerjaan yang ada akan diselesaikan oleh karyawan tepat waktu dan menjadikan target dan tujuan perusahaan akan tercapai, penelitian ini menganalisis dan melakukan pengamatan kepada salah satu perusahaan yang ada di Kabupaten Ogan Ilir yaitu PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mill, dengan teknik analisis yang digunakan regresi linier sederhana dan kategori penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan variabel Locus of Control sebagai variabel independent dan kinerja sebagai variabel dependent, hasil yang ditemukan yaitu ada pengaruh variabel bebas locus of control terhadap variabel terikat yaitu kinerja dengan angka R Square sebesar 0.175 dan tingkat signifikan sebesar 0.00 dan terbukti variabel locus of control mempunyai pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mill yang berada di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir Provinsi Sumatera Selatan.

Kata Kunci : Locus of control, Kinerja
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMPETENSI SDM TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR LURAH SUNGAI LILIN KECAMATAN SUNGAI LILIN
Authors: . Harsanudin , Suryani Ade Nia , Zubardi Laidy
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan apakah Pengaruh Pengunaan Teknologi Informasi Dan Kompetensi SDM Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Kantor Lurah Sungai Lilin Kecamatan Sungai Lilin. Sampel menggunakan teknik Maholtra. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan memberikan kuesioner kepada pegawai kelurahan sungai lilin kecamatan sungai lilin. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Metode Kuantitatif yaitu menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analsis regresi, analsis korelasi, analisis determinasi dan uji t dengan bantuan software SPSS 20.0 for windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Pengaruh Pengunaan Teknologi Informasi Dan Kompetensi SDM Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Kantor Lurah Sungai Lilin Kecamatan Sungai Lilin. Koefesien teknologi informasi dan komptensi sdm bertanda positif menandakan hubungan yang searah, dengan kata lain teknologi informasi dan kompetensi sdm akan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Hubungan antara kualitas produk dan harga terhadap kinerja pegawai menunjukkan hubungan yang sanggat kuat (R=0,872). Koefisien determinasi atau angka R square adalah sebesar 0,760 yang artinya adalah 76,0% variabel kinerja pegawai dipengaruh oleh teknologi informasi dan kompetensi sdm.

Kata Kunci: Teknologi Informasi, Kompetensi SDM, Kinerja Pegawai
PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SDM KABUPATEN MUSI BANYUASIN
Authors: Rakhmalina Ika , Tores Ropal , Supriyanto Feri
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study are 1) To determine the effect of work discipline on employee performance of the Musi Banyuasin District Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency. 2) To determine the effect of compensation on employee performance of the Musi Banyuasin District Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency. 3) To determine the effect of Work Discipline and Compensation simultaneously on Employee Performance of the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency of Musi Banyuasin Regency. The population in this study was 41 people taken using the Slovin formula so that the research sample was obtained as many as 37 people. The results showed that from the calculation of F-count (8,752) > F-table (3.28) and t-count for variable X1, namely work discipline, was (2,780) and for variable X2, compensation was (2,419) > t table. (1,687). From the research results, the tcount for variable X1, namely work discipline, is 2,780 > from t table 1.687, so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that there is an effect of work discipline on the employee performance of the Personnel and HR Development Agency of Musi Banyuasin Regency.

From the research results, the t value for variable X2, namely compensation, is 2.419 > from t table 1.687, then H0 is accepted and H1 is rejected, which means that the X2 variable affects the performance of employees in the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency of Musi Banyuasin Regency. From the research results, the F-statistic is 8,752 because F-count is greater than F-table, which is 3.28 with a probability value of 0.001 which means that it is below the significance value of 0.05, so, H0 is rejected and H3 is accepted, which means the independent variable is discipline work and compensation simultaneously (together) have an influence on employee performance. It means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is an effect of work discipline (X1), compensation (X2) on employee performance (Y), both simultaneously and partially.

Keywords : Discipline of Work, Compensation, and Employee Performance.
Using a portable FTIR spectrometer to evaluate the consistency of TCCON measurements on a global scale: The COCCON Travel Standard
Authors: Herkommer Benedikt , Alberti Carlos , Castracane Paolo , Chen Jia , Dehn Angelika , Dietrich Florian , Deutscher Nicholas M. , Frey Matthias Max , Groß Jochen , Gillespie Lawson , Hase Frank , Morino Isamu , Pak Nasrin Mostafavi , Walker Brittany , Wunch Debra
Published: February 2024

Abstract. To fight climate change it is crucial to have a precise knowledge of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) concentrations in the atmosphere and to monitor sources and sinks of GHGs. On global scales, satellites are an appropriate monitoring tool. For the validation of the satellite measurements, and to tie them to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) trace gas scale, ground based Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) networks are used, which provide reference data. To ensure the highest quality validation data, the network must be scaled to the WMO trace gas scale and have a very small site-to-site bias. Currently, the Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON) is the de-facto standard FTIR network for providing reference data. To ensure a small site-to-site bias is a major challenge for the TCCON. In this work we describe the development and application of a new method to evaluate the site-to-site bias by using a remotely controlled portable FTIR spectrometer as a Travel Standard (TS) for evaluating the consistency of columnar GHG measurements performed at different TCCON stations and we describe campaign results for the TCCON sites in Tsukuba (Japan), East Trout Lake (Canada) and Wollongong (Australia). The TS is based on a characterized portable EM27/SUN FTIR spectrometer equipped with an accurate pressure sensor which is operated in an automated enclosure. The EM27/SUN is the standard instrument of the Collaborative Carbon Column Observing Network (COCCON). The COCCON is designed such that all spectrometers are referenced to a common reference unit located in Karlsruhe, Germany. To evaluate the long-term stability of the TS instrument, it is placed side-by-side with the TCCON instrument in Karlsruhe and the COCCON reference unit (the EM27/SUN spectrometer SN37, which is operated permanently next to the TCCON-KA site) between deployments to collect comparing measurements. At each of the visited TCCON sites, the TCCON spectrometers collected low-resolution (LR) (0.5 cm-1) and high-resolution (HR) (0.02 cm-1) measurements in an alternating manner. In East Trout Lake (ETL), the TCCON spectrometer broke down while the TS was en route to the station. Hence, no side-by-side comparison was possible there. For Tsukuba and Wollongong the agreement found for XCO2 is on the 0.1 % level. For XCH4 the agreement is at the 0.2 % level, with the low-resolution measurements showing a low bias at both sites and for both gases. For XCO the deviations are up to 7 %. The reason for this is likely to be an known issue with the CO a priori profiles used by TCCON over source regions. The pressure analysis reveals excellent agreement (0.027 hPa, 0.135 hPa, and 0.094 hPa) for the Tsukuba, ETL, and Wollongong sites.
Ectomycorrhizal fungal network complexity determines soil multi-enzymatic activity
Authors: Prieto-Rubio Jorge , Garrido José Luis , Alcántara Julio M. , Azcón-Aguilar Concepción , Rincón Ana , López-García Álvaro
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Soil functioning is intrinsically related to the structure of associated biological communities. This link is barely understood under the multi-species context of soil microbial communities, which often requires complex analytical approaches to discern into structural and functional roles of microbial taxa inhabiting the soil. To investigate these ecological properties, we characterized the assembly and soil functioning contribution of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal communities through co-occurrence network analysis. Co-occurrence networks were inferred from ECM root-tips of Quercus spp. and Cistus albidus on a regional scale, in Mediterranean mixed forests. Soil enzymatic activities related to carbon and nutrient cycling were measured, and soil functionality outcomes related to ECM fungal network structure were evaluated from community-to-taxon level. Network complexity relied on habitat characteristics and seasonality, and it was linked to different dominant ECM fungal linages across habitats. Soil enzymatic activities were habitat-dependent, driven by host plant identity and fungi with reduced structuring roles in the co-occurrence network (mainly within Thelephorales, Sebacinales, Pezizales). ECM fungal co-occurrence network structure and functioning were highly context-dependent pointing to divergent regional fungal species pools according to their niche preferences. As increased network complexity was not related to greater soil functionality, functional redundancy might be operating in Mediterranean forest soils. The revealed differentiation between structural and functional roles of ECM fungi adds new insights into the understanding of soil fungal community assembly and its functionality in ecosystems.
Exploring the Tidal Response to Bathymetry Evolution and Present-Day Sea Level Rise in a Channel-Shoal Environment
Authors: Lepper Robert , Jänicke Leon , Hache Ingo , Jordan Christian , Kösters Frank
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Intertidal flats and salt marshes in channel-shoal environments are at severe risk from drowning under sea level rise (SLR) ultimately ceasing their function in coastal defense. Earlier studies indicated that these environments can be resilient against moderate SLR as their mean height is believed to correlate with tidal amplitude and mean sea level. Recent morphological analyses in the German Wadden Sea on the Northwestern European Shelf contradicted this assumption as mean tidal flat accretion surpassed relative SLR; indicating that nonlinear feedback between SLR, coastal morphodynamics, and tidal dynamics played a role. We explored this relationship in the German Wadden Sea’s channel-shoal environment by revisiting the sensitivity of tidal dynamics to observed SLR and coastal bathymetry evolution over one nodal cycle (1997 to 2015) with a numerical model. We found a proportional response of tidal high and low water to SLR when the bathymetry was kept constant. In contrast, coastal bathymetry evolution caused a spatially-varying hydrodynamic reaction with both increases and decreases of tidal characteristic patterns within few kilometers. An explorative assessment of potential mechanisms suggested that energy dissipation declined near the coast which we related to decreasing tidal prism and declining tidal energy import. Our study stresses the fact that an accurate representation of coastal morphology in hind- and nowcasts and ensembles for bathymetry evolution to assess the impact of SLR are needed when using numerical models.
Valorisation of waste biomass and tyres through thermochemical processing: Upgrading strategies and carbon functionalisation for sustainable resource recovery
Authors:   , Jimenez Forero Javier Alexander
Published: February 2024

In response to the global challenge of escalating industrialisation and waste, this project explores thermochemical solutions for the sustainable management of abundant waste sources, such as scrap tyres and agricultural residues. Key findings include efficient demineralisation strategies for tyre derived char, production of high-value carbon composites, and optimisation of solvent systems for agricultural waste processing, The study underscores the critical influence of feedstock selection and processing methods on the properties of resulting carbon materials, exploring their distinct catalytic applications and environmental implications. The project contributes to advancing sustainable waste management practices, emphasizing material recovery and environmental impact reduction.
A study of the genesis, growth and sustained performance of entrepreneurial ecosystems: An evolutionary and systemic approach in the case of Saudi Arabia
Authors:   , Haddadi Essa Ali A
Published: February 2024

This thesis examines the genesis and growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) systematically and dynamically in the case of a developing country, specifically the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By synthesizing systemic and evolutionary perspectives, the study focuses on assessing the impact, influential evolutionary dynamics and mechanisms, and interrelations of the components of EEs on entrepreneurial ventures. It connects these components to a life cycle model with four phases of the EE and an evolutionary process model that structures generative dynamics, explaining how entrepreneurial ventures can evolve to foster productive entrepreneurship and sustained EEs in developing countries.
Homogeneity Gut microbiome Characteristics in Autoimmune Epithelitis: Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
Authors:   Department of Rheumatology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China., Liu Bin
Published: February 2024

Background : Accumulating studies had revealed that dysbiosis of the gut microbiome was involved in the occurrence and development of Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Aims : To examine the similarities and differences in gut microbiome as well as the relationship with pathogenesis in PBC and pSS. Methods : High throughput sequencing was conducted to analyze the 16S rDNA V3-V4 region of fecal microbial samples from 109 subjects including PBC (n=38), pSS (n=41) and healthy controls (HC, n=30) from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University. The composition, diversity and markers of gut microbiome were compared between PBC, pSS and HC. Inter-group comparisons were conducted using analysis
IMPROVING THE CONSTRUCTIVE ACCURACY OF PIPE ROLLING EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE USE OF LASER 3D SYSTEMS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR DATA PROCESSING
Authors: Косьмин И.В. , Шкуратов Е.А. , Бушин Р.О. , Пьянков К.П. , Панасенко О.А.
Published: February 2024

В работе рассмотрен способ осевой настройки оборудования трубопрокатных агрегатов с использованием бесконтактного 3D-сканера. Представлено описание разработанной математической модели, позволяющей определять фактическое положение валков относительно единой оси прокатки. В основе алгоритма лежит принцип подгонки к облаку точек торовой параметрической поверхности, характеризующей профиль валка. Аппроксимация поверхности четвертого порядка, задающейся неявным уравнением, производится с помощью ортогональной дистанционной регрессии. В работе приведены результаты исследования зависимости погрешности модели от угловых отклонений валка. Реализован алгоритм компенсации отклонений валка для повышения точности аппроксимации. Точность математической модели проверена на сгенерированном массиве точек и демонстрирует высокие показатели. Знание фактического геометрического очага деформации всех клетей способствует прецизионной настройке стана и, как следствие, повышению точности геометрических параметров и качества поверхности труб.

The article considers the method of an axial adjustment of pipe rolling mill equipment using a non-contact 3D scanner. The developed mathematical model estimates an actual position of rolls relative to a single axis of rolling. The algorithm is based on the fitting a parametric toroidal surface to a point cloud. Toroidal surface characterizes the surface of a roll. Torus is the quartic surface which has the implicit equation. Approximation is performed with orthogonal distance regression. The paper presents the research of roll spatial angular deviations impact on the model error. The roll deviations compensation algorithm has been implemented to improve the approximation accuracy. The accuracy of the mathematical model has been tested on the generated array of points and demonstrates high performance. Knowledge of the actual geometric deformation zone of all stands helps to enhance the mill adjustment precision. As a result, the accuracy of geometric parameters and the quality of pipe surface increase.
Why river islands are formed after every big city
Authors: Srivastava Ajay Kumar , Naik Janice Monali
Published: February 2024

The perennial rivers have high and wide catchment areas that supply water continuously to the rivers. So, all through the year, they get water for their activities. Large cities emerge around such rivers and congregate as huge urban clusters like Delhi, Varanasi, and Patna.
It was quite interesting to note that in all the big rivers like the Ganges, after crossing all big cities are invariably present, big river islands. The perceived cause of this is the heavy deposits by the people, or the slowing down of the river as it flattens up. The cause of the river islands is only partly the dirt thrown into the river by the people but largely because of the soap detergents and acids that produce large amounts of salts leading to precipitate and coagulation through a process called Cataphoresis of the colloidal impurities while crossing the cities.
Since the river is slender in the cities due to concertized/solid embankment the flow is fairly fast. So, the whole material is pushed beyond the precincts of the cities. But as the river meanders beyond the city's ambit it spreads wider and slows down. So it gives enough opportunity to the colloids to settle down over some time the same enlarges to form River Island.
Radiographic and clinical features of thoracic intradural extramedullary epidermoid tumor: Illustrative case
Authors:   University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA, Teferi Nahom
Published: February 2024

Spinal epidermoid tumors are uncommon benign neoplastic lesions arising from heterotopic epidermal rest-cells. These lesions rarely occur in the thoracic region (<0.8%) and can present with symptoms of spinal cord and nerve root compression.
Study On Various Factors Influencing Financial Resilience During Pandemic Period
Authors: Mr. Mukul Sharma Dr. Arun Gautam, Prof. Renu Pareek,
Published: February 2024

The COVID-2019 outbreak has had a profound impact on the family lives of individuals across all income brackets, causing financial disruption even among those with higher earnings. Despite government interventions, financial awareness initiatives, and various investment schemes, many have struggled to navigate the economic shock. According to the International Labour Organization, the crisis resulted in the loss of 255 million jobs, hitting households without well-structured liquid savings the hardest. A 2020 Statista survey revealed that 79% of the Indian population faced financial fragility.

 

Study Objective: The central focus of this research is to assess individuals' ability to manage their finances during the financial uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. The study aims to determine the financial literacy of individuals in handling reduced salaries or, in some cases, no income at all.

 

Practical and Social Implications: Examining how individuals cope with challenges during the pandemic, such as unemployment, reduced income, and health issues, sheds light on the broader societal impact. Individuals equipped with financial literacy, knowledge, and the right attitude are more likely to plan and allocate their financial resources effectively, enhancing their financial resilience during such challenging times. Addressing financial resilience is crucial, as its absence can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Findings of the study revealed a robust correlation between financial knowledge, behavior, attitude, planning, management, and financial resilience.
Detection of pathogenic variants related to severe dominant monogenic diseases by non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT-SGD)
Authors: Trang Dao Thi , Anh Luong Thi Lan , Anh Nguyen Duy , Anh Nguyen Huu Duc , Sim Nguyen Thi , Hao Nguyen Thi , Sang Tang Hung , Uyen Tran Vu , Nghia Nguyen Hoai , Hoa Giang
Published: February 2024

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as a screening method for common chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21, 18, and 13 has been widely adopted. In the last five years, the possibility of NIPT to detect common single-gene disorders (SGD) due to de novo mutations or paternal inherited had been reported worldwide. Our report describes the first cases in Vietnam that identified pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants by NIPT-SGD in fetuses. These findings were compared with the diagnostic testing (whole exome sequencing/WES) on amniotic fluid/placenta tissue/umbilical cord blood samples. Single-gene NIPT detected pathogenic variants in the fetuses on TSC2, FGFR3, FGFR2 (two cases), and PTPN11 genes. All results coincided with the subsequent diagnosis. Preliminary research showed the potential of cell-free fetal DNA analysis for prenatal screening of dominant single-gene mutations.
Associated factors with domains of comprehensive geriatric assessment among older post-stroke patients
Authors: Luc Tran Viet , Tam Nguyen Ngoc , Chi Nguyen Linh , Huong Nguyen Thi Thu
Published: February 2024

This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 137 post-stroke patients aged ≥ 60 years old treated at the National Geriatric Hospital to explore some factors related to domains of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). The components of CGA assessed were medical status (nutrition; urinary incontinence, frailty, visual and hearing ability), functional status (Barthel index, instrumental activity daily living, risk of fall) and neuropsychological status (cognition and depression). Patients ≥ 70 years old had a prevalence of malnutrition/risk of malnutrition, cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence, and frailty syndrome significantly higher than patients under 70 years old (p<0.05). Post-stroke patients with hemiplegia had significantly higher dependency, cognitive impairment, depression, urinary incontinence, frailty syndrome, and hearing loss than patients without hemiplegia (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between gender, stroke classification, post-stroke duration, and the number of strokes and domains of CGA in older post-stroke patients. In summary, this study showed that advanced age and hemiplegia were significantly associated with some CGA domains.
Title of the article: Cigarette smoking and its association with hiv viral load among HIV-positive opioid users in Vietnam
Authors: Giang Nguyen Truong , Huy Nguyen Van , Diep Nguyen Bich , Trang Nguyen Thu , Giang Le Minh
Published: February 2024

The study aimed to determine the smoking prevalence and explore the association between smoking and viral load among people living with HIV who are drug users (HIV+ PWID) in Vietnam. We used secondary data from a descriptive cross-sectional study of 280 HIV+ PWID in an open-label, non-inferiority trial from July 2015 to February 2018 at six HIV clinics in Northern Vietnam. The results showed that 82.1% of the participants reported daily smoking, and among them, 53.5% were classified as heavy smokers. After controlling for confounding factors, using non-smokers as the reference group, we found no association between cigarette smoking and HIV viral load. However, the study also revealed a large number of patients with co-infections such as HBV, HCV, TB, STIs (81.3%), and over half of the patients (51.4%) reported depression ranging from mild to severe. Considering the adverse health effects of smoking, it is crucial to integrate tobacco cessation programs and specialized treatments for other health issues in this key population. More longitudinal studies are needed to better understand this relationship.
Genotoxic evaluation of kovir capsules using mammalian bone marrow chromosomal aberration test
Authors: Anh Pham Thi Van , Duong Dau Thuy , Thang Nguyen Huu , Lien Nguyen Thi Huong , Van Nguyen Thi Hong , Thanh Mai Phuong
Published: February 2024

The genotoxic potential of KOVIR capsules was investigated in vivo using the mammalian bone marrow chromosomal aberration test. Four groups of mice, seven in each group, were used in the study: Group I served as vehicle control; Group II received the positive control (cyclophosphamide 50 mg/kg; single dose; intraperitoneal route); and Group III to IV were given orally the KOVIR capsules, suspended in distilled water, at a single test dose of 2.16 and 4.32 capsules/kg, respectively. The obtained data disclosed the safety of KOVIR capsules, which did not show substantial genotoxic effects at either dose when compared with the vehicle group.
Characteristics of self-learning techniques of medical students at Hanoi Medical University and related factors
Authors: Ngoc Phan Thi Minh , Trung Vu Quoc , Vinh Pho Tuan , Hieu Dang Huy , Hien Nguyen Minh
Published: February 2024

Our research aimed to provide Hanoi Medical University students who experienced a novel study program with insights into ten major self-learning techniques. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among second year to six year general practitioners at Hanoi Medical University, which described the correlation between self-learning techniques and related factors. Among 645 students participating in the research, the most used methods were practice testing (73.95%), highlighting/underlining (71.78%), and rereading (69.3%). Highlighting/underlining used as a primary technique in the average student group was seven times higher than the excellent group (p = 0.000). Excellent students tended to use the elaborative interrogation as the primary technique twice as much as good students. In conclusion, our study showed a correlation between the grade and the effectiveness of the self-learning techniques demonstrated in the theoretical and clinical exams.
Exposure to the global rice trade: A comparative study of arsenic and cadmium in rice consumed in Haiti
Authors: Koski-Karell Victoria , Monprevil Rolinx , Schell Justin , Sampson Natalie , Charles Simone , Goodrich Jaclyn
Published: February 2024

Rice makes up nearly a quarter of dietary intake in Haiti. Rice consumption began to rapidly increase during the mid-1980s and 1990s, corresponding to policy interventions that promoted the importation and consumption of U.S.-grown rice, soon making Haiti the second largest export market for Ameri­can rice worldwide. Haitian growers also cultivate and sell local rice. Rice consumption can be a significant source of exposure to toxic metals since rice plants accumulate arsenic and cadmium from their envi­ronment. In August 2020, we collected samples of local (n=48) and imported (n=50) rice from vendor sites in the Lower Artibonite Valley region of Haiti. Cadmium and arsenic concentrat­ions were meas­ured via inductively coupled plasma mass spec­trom­e­try. Levels were compared between local versus imported commercial rice samples. For arsenic, we conducted a simulation study to esti­mate the intake of arsenic from varied quantities of local or imported rice samples on a per-body weight basis for adults and young children. We found that median concentrations were nearly two-fold higher for both arsenic and cadmium in im­ported rice (0.15 µg/g and 0.007 µg/g) compared to local rice (0.07 µg/g and 0.003 µg/g). Our simu­lation of arsenic intake through rice consumption suggests that adults of varying weights consuming 3 or more cups of imported rice per day would exceed a daily minimum risk level for toxicity. The simulation also suggests that most children con­suming 1 or more cups of local or imported rice per day would exceed a health-based arsenic intake limit. In Haiti, imported rice had an average level of arsenic twice that of locally grown product, with some imported sources exceeding the international limits recommended to protect human health. Cur­rent consumption patterns of imported rice over the long-term for children and adults may adversely impact health in Haiti. Strengthening community food systems can promote better health.
The contagion and spillover effects of stock returns between quasi-vertically integrated firms in Taiwan semiconductor industry
Authors: Ping Chi Ping Chi , Ping Chi Yeong-Jia Goo
Published: February 2024

The study intends to investigate whether there are contagion effects resulting from supply-chain stock returns interaction and spillover effects deriving from returns volatility causation in quasi- vertically integrated Taiwan semiconductor industry. 17 paired groups (34 companies) of parent and subsidiary companies were found. The unit root test, LB-Q test, ARCH tests, Bi-GARCH model, parametric t test and nonparametric sign test, ranked sign test and Kruskal-Wallis test are applied. The major findings are as follows: Positive stock returns contagion effect exist in both parent-to-subsidiary and subsidiary-to-parent. Stock returns volatility spillover main and minor effects exist in quasi-vertically integrated supply chain. In general, the contagion effect and volatility spillover effect of parent-to-subsidiary are greater than those of subsidiary-to-parent.

 
Rezension von: Schindler, Herbert, Am Bodensee
Authors: Wrobbel Sibylle , Schindler Herbert
Published: February 2024

Herbert Schindler: Am Bodensee. Eine Kunstreise. Prestel Verlag München 1997. 240 Seiten mit 24 Farbtafeln und 8 Plänen. Gebunden DM 48,-
Rezension von: Beck, Otto; Buck, Ingeborg Maria: Barockbasilika Sankt Martin und Sankt Oswald Weingarten ...
Authors: Waibel Raimund , Beck Otto , Buck Ingeborg Maria
Published: February 2024

Otto Beck und Ingeborg Maria Buck: Barockbasilika Sankt Martin und Sankt Oswald Weingarten. Kunstverlag Josef Fink, Lindenberg  1996. 50 Seiten mit vielen meist farbigen Abbildungen. Broschiert DM 16,80

Neues Schloß Kißlegg. Museum expressiver Realismus. Kunstverlag Josef Fink, Lindenberg 1996. 25 Seiten mit 22 Abbildungen. Broschiert DM 5,-
Rezension von: Hindelang, Eduard (Hrsg.), Franz Anton Maulbertsch und sein schwäbischer Umkreis
Authors: Setzler Sibylle , Hindelang Eduard
Published: February 2024

Eduard Hindelang (Hrsg.): Franz Anton Maulbertsch und sein schwäbischer Umkreis. Jan Thorbecke Verlag Sigmaringen 1996. 535 Seiten  mit 273 Abbildungen, davon 122 in Farbe. Leinen DM 58-
Rezension von: Gräter, Carlheinz, Der Wald Immergrün
Authors: Mattern Hans , Gräter Carlheinz
Published: February 2024

Carlheinz Gräter: Der Wald Immergrün. DRW-Verlag Weinbrenner Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1996. 112 Seiten mit 24 Abbildungen.  Gebunden DM 24,-
Rezension von: Mayer, Bernd M. (u.a.), Von Schongauer zu Rembrandt
Authors: Setzler Sibylle , Mayer Bernd M.
Published: February 2024

Bernd M. Mayer (u.a.): Von Schongauer zu Rembrandt. Meisterwerke zur Druckgraphik aus der Sammlung der Fürsten zu Waldburg-Wolfegg. Verlag Gerd Hatje Stuttgart 1996.
Rezension von: Hahn, Joachim, Friedhöfe in Stuttgart, 4. Band
Authors: Waibel Raimund , Hahn Joachim
Published: February 2024

Joachim Hahn: Friedhöfe in Stuttgart. 4. Band: Steigfriedhof Bad Cannstatt, Israelitischer Teil. (Veröffentlichungen des Archivs der Stadt Stuttgart, Band 60).Klett-Cotta Verlag Stuttgart 1996.