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Protection of the Rights of Parties to a Construction Contract Under the Laws of Singapore and Thailand
Authors: Belousova E. V.
Published: December 2023

The institute of protection of rights of construction contractors and customers under the legislation of the Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Thailand is considered.

   The purpose of the article is a comparative legal analysis of the ways of protection of the rights of parties to construction contracts in these states.

   The article presents a comprehensive view at this issue from a legal point of view. The normative basis for regulating the construction industry in Singapore and Thailand includes Civil codes and special legal acts (construction laws, by-laws of ministries and departments). Protection of rights includes measures of responsibility, measures of protection, measures of operational influence and measures of self-defense. Such methods of protection as reco very of liquidated damages, unjust enrichment, special contractual clauses, suspension of fulfillment of obligations and others are analyzed. It is noted that recovery of liquidated damages is a common method of protection of rights in foreign countries. However, this method is not typical for the Russian Federation. Unjust enrichment and restitution are considered equivalent and interrelated concepts applied in various relations, including construction. Self-protection measures include the inclusion of various clauses in construction contracts, suspension of fulfilment of obligations. The parties have the right to stipulate in the contract a condition of exclusion or limitation of liability, if such a condition is not prohibited by law. In the states in question, the rights of construction clients and contractors may be protected through various bodies. Most often construction disputes are resolved in courts or in arbitration. It is concluded that the legal regulation of protection of the rights of the parties to a construction contract in these states was formed under the influence of both continental and Anglo-Saxon legal families. At the same time, these countries have their own customs and traditions, that are unique and original. Based on the conducted research, a proposal for reforming the current civil legislation of the Russian Federation in terms of protection of the rights of construction contractors has been formulated.
Organization of the Transportation Process on a Section with an Integrated Distributed Architecture of the Control System for Polygon Technologies
Authors: Nikitin Aleksandr , Zhuravleva Natal'ya , Korniyenko Anatoliy , Kushpil Igor , Kopytov Dmitriy
Published: December 2023

The implementation of railway automation and remote control systems on a microprocessor circuit technology involves significant capital investments compared to their relay counterparts. Therefore, it is advisable to use an integrated system with a comprehensive distributed architecture for automating train traffic control in an extended area from reference stations. This, in turn, requires the development of a technology for organizing the transportation process. The article discusses the technology of interlocking control at reference stations, as well as justifies a list of responsible commands implemented in a safe control computing complex, taking into account the exclusion of some interdependence checks in the distributed placement of equipment of object controllers and malfunctions in the operation of railway automation and remote control systems. The efficiency of the proposed technological scheme for the extended control zone of the polygon is considered. Keywords: railway automation and remote control systems; microprocessor interlocking; automated workplace; reference station; control computing complex; object controller; coupling device; reference station operator; train dispatcher; responsible command; polygon control technologies.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktik Swamedikasi Obat Herbal di Masyarakat Kelurahan Sukorame Kota Kediri pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Farida Umul , Sri Wahyuning Hadi Entin
Published: December 2023

Retriksi perjalanan selama COVID-19 di tambah dengan kekhawatiran infeksi virus menyebabkan masyarakat memilih untuk melakukan swamedikasi. Data menunjukan sebanyak 25% terdapat kenaikan pola swamedikasi selama masa pandemi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap praktik swamedikasi obat herbal di masyarakat Kelurahan Sukorame pada masa pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian non-eksperimental dengan pendekatancross-sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 99 responden dengan kriteria inklusi masyarakat Kelurahan Sukorame yang pernah melakukan swamedikasi obat herbal. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui survei menggunakan kuesioner. Dari hasil analisis korelasi Chi-Square didapatkan korelasi yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan (p= 0,019) dan sikap (p= 0,015) dengan praktik swamedikasi obat herbal. Hasil regresi logistik tingkat pengetahuan, sikap terhadap praktik swamedikasi obat herbal didapatkan nilai p=0,012 dengan masing-masing nilai OR sebesar 5,104 dan 5,449. Dari penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap praktik swamedikasi obat herbal di masyarakat Kelurahan Sukorame Kota Kediri pada masa pandemi COVID-19.
Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Kesediaan untuk Menerima Vaksin Booster COVID-19 pada Masyarakat di Jawa Timur
Authors: Fauzia Firdha , Hermawan Joshua El'Nissi , Zairina Elida , Nugraheni Gesnita
Published: December 2023

Berbagai cara dilakukan untuk memutus rantai penyebaran COVID-19. Di Indonesia, pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya yang salah satunya adalah program vaksinasi. Saat ini, pemerintah juga mengeluarkan Surat Edaran tentang Vaksinasi COVID-19 Dosis Ketiga (booster) untuk meningkatkan proteksi individu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan, sikap, dan kesediaan masyarakat di Jawa Timur untuk menerima vaksin booster COVID-19. Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional menggunakan instrumen berupa kuesioner. Responden adalah masyarakat Kota Surabaya yang berusia 18-64 tahun yang didapatkan secara accidental sampling. Analisis statistik dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif. Sebanyak 119 masyarakat Jawa Timur berpartisipasi pada penelitian ini. Didapatkan tingkat pengetahuan sebanyak 105 (88,2%) responden termasuk dalam kategori cukup dan 14 (11,8%) responden termasuk dalam kategori baik. Pada bagian sikap responden menunjukkan sejumlah 26 (21,8%) termasuk kategori netral dan 78,2% (n=93) termasuk kategori positif. Penerimaan vaksin booster COVID-19, jumlah responden yang sudah melakukan adalah sejumlah 80(67,2%) dan yang bersedia secepatnya menerima vaksin ini sebanyak 21 (17,2%). Disisi lain, terdapat masyarakat yang tidak bersedia menerima vaksin booster COVID-19 sebanyak 15 (12,6%) dikarenakan masih mempunyai keraguan terhadap efektivitas, takut akan efek samping, dan merasa dosis yang diterima sudah cukup untuk melindungi dari COVID-19. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar masyarakat di Jawa Timur telah menunjukkan pengetahuan, sikap, dan penerimaan yang tinggi terhadap vaksin booster COVID-19.
Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktik Apoteker di Komunitas tentang Keamanan Pengobatan pada Ibu Hamil
Authors: Suciati Eka Amalia , Lisa Aditama  , Abdul Rahem
Published: December 2023

Perubahan fisiologis yang terjadi pada ibu hamil dapat mempengaruhi farmakokinetika obat mulai dari absorbsi, distribusi, metabolism, dan ekskresi sehingga keamanan dalam penggunaan obat pada ibu hamil menjadi perhatian yang lebih serius oleh tenaga kesehatan termasuk apoteker. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengetahuan, sikap, dan praktik apoteker komunitas terkait keamanan penggunaan obat pada ibu hamil. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional dengan analisis kuantitatif. Survei dilakukan kepada 63 apoteker yang berpraktik di puskesmas di Surabaya dengan mengisi kuesioner yang dibagikan. Kuesioner terdiri dari tujuh aspek yaitu aturan pelabelan selama kehamilan, risiko terhadap janin, teratogenisitas, dosis, rute pemberian, durasi pengobatan, dan trimester kehamilan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 9,52% responden memiliki pengetahuan yang baik, lebih dari separuh responden memiliki sikap yang positif (23,81%), dan 23,81% menunjukkan praktik yang memadai. Secara keseluruhan, apoteker menunjukkan sikap yang baik, tetapi peningkatan pengetahuan dan praktik tetap diperlukan yang dapat diupayakan dengan kegiatan pelatihan dan kerjasama dengan tenaga kesehatan lainnya.
The factors influencing the growth of African migrant enterprises in the Mandeni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Nondumiso Nondumiso , Moyo Inocent
Published: December 2023

Both developed and developing nations are seeing a growth in migrant enterprises and factors that contribute to the growth of migrant enterprises in various nations vary from one nation to another. This research study aimed to explore and seek an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing the growth of African migrant informal enterprises. The study utilised a qualitative approach with an exploratory research design.  The participants were sampled using purposive sampling and the semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from research participants who were African migrant informal enterprise owners. Thematic analysis was employed as a tool for data analysis. A major finding from this study is that many of the African migrant informal enterprises are linked to social networks and together with the different entrepreneurial strategies employed by African migrants have contributed to the growth of African migrant-owned informal enterprises. Furthermore, despite the growing attention on African migrant enterprises in the academic literature but majority of the studies have focused on big cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban therefore there is limited which has focused on smaller cities. Therefore, this study occupies that gap and investigated the factors influencing the growth of these African migrant informal enterprises in the Mandeni Local Municipality.
The role of professionalization in the South African public service and its contribution to the UN’s SDGs, Agenda 2063, and NDP 2030
Authors: Hendrickse Rozenda
Published: December 2023

The South African National Framework towards the Professionalization of the Public Service, moots the belief that professionalizing public administration is one of the key requirements for building state capacity. An efficient and effective public service may positively impact the state’s development agenda. The United Nations’ (UN) 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all with the focus on an end to poverty, and inequality, the protection of the planet, and the assurance that global citizens enjoy health, justice and prosperity. The core question that this paper addresses is: To what extent will professionalization of the South African public sector through learning and training programs offered at the National School of Government (NSG), contribute to the UN’s SDGs specifically and Africa Agenda 2063 (Agenda 2063) and the South African National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 in general? The paper is premised on a systematic stand-alone literature review. Content analysis was used to make sense of the secondary data consulted by honing in on pre-identified search terms. The study found that while the training programs offered at the NSG are aligned with the government’s focus on professionalization of the public service, specific mention of the SDGs, the NDP and Agenda 2063, are not made. It is recommended that with much talk around the re-calibration of the public sector by way of the NSG, an opportunity exists to explicitly teach the principles, objectives and aims of the aforementioned SDGs, NDP goals and Agenda 2063 objectives, in all its training programs, or that new programs are devised by the NSG solely focused on the attainment of the SDGs.
The urgency of intellectual property rights in the digital era from the perspective of Sharia economic law in Indonesia
Authors: Andi Fariana  , Syauqi Jinan
Published: December 2023

Intellectual Property Rights, or IPR, are essential for economic development and innovation, especially in the current digital era. However, certain aspects need to be considered in the context of Islamic financial law to ensure that IPR is applied relatively and by legal principles, especially law of Islam. This article analyzes the perspective of Islamic economic law regarding IPR in the current digital era, including its protection, use, and utilization. This study is a normative juridical study using a statute approach, which begins by investigating existing laws and regulations both in the positive legal framework and in the Islamic legal framework, which is based on the Koran, Hadith, and fatwas of the Ulama. Based on the study, it was found that even though IPR is not stated explicitly in the sharia, it refers to its essence, which is equated with property (mal), based on the norms, values, and principles contained in Islamic law, especially the mashed asy sharia theory, protection of IPR is very basic and integrated into the belief held by Muslims that Islam, which consists of monotheism, sharia, and morals, is an inseparable unity and illegal use of IPR is an injustice. The urgency of this study lies in the importance of IPR protection to encourage innovation and creativity in various fields, as well as the importance of considering Sharia principles in the use of IPR to provide optimal economic benefits for rights owners and society.
Outsourcing for emergency relief: Unravelling key strategies
Authors: Chinogwеnya Kudzanai , Utete Reward
Published: December 2023

Modern relief organisations are overwhelmed with complex emergency response operations. Man-made and natural disasters are affecting millions of people, infrastructure and land. In developing countries, many emergency relief programs fail due to ineffective outsourcing management of emergency response services. This has been worsened by failure to understand the concept of outsourcing and measures to improve it. Little is known about the key strategies of outsourcing and their impact on emergency relief performance. Thus, the study sought to establish key strategies of outsourcing and their impact on performance of emergency relief programme. The study employed a descriptive research design tapping into quantitative research approach. To collect data from respondents, the closed-ended questionnaires were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the quantitative data. The study found that adopting strategies to enhance outsourcing improved the organisation’s efficiency and effectiveness in performing emergency relief services. The study revealed that investing in information technology and software systems; and adopting supply chain modelling, algorithms and programming are impetus strategies that can be implemented by a leading non-governmental organisation to enhance outsourcing. Thus, there is significant relationship between exercise of sustainable strategies that enhances outsourcing and performance improvement of emergency relief services. The management of the organisation should adopt information technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics when outsourcing services within the organisation. The study focused on a leading non-governmental organisation in Zimbabwe neglecting other emergency relief organizations and thus making it difficult to make inferences to other players. Therefore, th? researcher recommends that further studies should consider taking all humanitarian organisations to have a comprehensive understanding on the issue under study.
An exploratory study on the challenges faced by South African municipalities in implementing the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts: a case of the city of Tshwane
Authors: Lekhera Thakane , Schutte Danie P. , Dlamini Banele
Published: December 2023

This study explored the challenges faced by municipalities in South Africa in the implementation of the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA). The study adopted a qualitative approach, following an interpretive ontology, and a purposive sampling technique was used. The City of Tshwane in Gauteng Province was used as a unit of analysis; primary data was collected using virtual interviews as well as open-ended questionnaires, and secondary data was obtained in various documents on mSCOA implementation. The study revealed that there is a low mSCOA implementation level in the City of Tshwane. Furthermore, the study found that numerous challenges influenced the low implementation level. These challenges include resistance to change, a lack of adequate training on mSCOA implementation, a lack of personnel, a lack of pre-consultations, and poor system vendor skills transfer. The study recommends involving implementers in the concept and inception phases of any new reform.
Empirical analysis on the impact of market share and capital adequacy ratio on the bankruptcy rate of community banks in Tanzania: an application of Altman’s Z-Score model
Authors: Yohana Hapho , Raphael Gwahula , Kapaya Saganga
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the impact of market share and capital adequacy on the bankruptcy rate of community banks in Tanzania, for the period spanned for 16 years from 2006 to 2021. For instance, recently in Tanzania, seven community banks were closed by the Regulator while others were being merged to increase their going concern and operational efficiency. This study has employed a quantitative approach based on secondary data collected from the Bank of Tanzania as a Regulator and some of them were gathered from community banks. The sample size is 11 community banks, with a total of 176 observations. The panel data analysis has been conducted using statistical software, namely, STATA version 17 with the random effect model being used to generate regression results ready for interpretation. The research findings depicted significant positive correlations between bankruptcy rates as computed using Altman’s Z-score model and the independent variables, namely, market share and capital adequacy ratio. In that regard, the study recommends adequate capital levels and market share to reduce the bankruptcy rates of community banks in Tanzania.
The effects of idealised influence on the dimensions of employee resistance to change at the automobile dealerships in the eThekwini region of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Chukwuma Nonye , Zondo Robert Walter Dumisani
Published: December 2023

The effects of idealised influence as one of the four components of transformational leadership serve as a critical dimension of leadership style. Others include inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and gaining the admiration, trust, and respect of the followers. However, this study focuses on the context of employee resistance to change and its varying dimensions about the role idealised influence plays as a mediator in mitigating resistance to change and facilitating a successful change implementation at selected automobile dealerships in eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. Idealised influence refers to the leader’s ability to act as role model and gain the admiration of employees and by so doing, positively influence employee’s resistance to change. The study examines the effects of idealised influence on employee resistance to change at the automobile dealership organisations in the eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. The study investigates the mediating role of idealised influence on employee resistance to change at the automobile dealership organisations in the eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. Assessment was based on the effect of this leadership style component and its impact on employees’ willingness to accept or resist changes introduced at the selected organisations. Of the 270 staff members identified for participation, 196 questionnaires were returned and analysed using the convergent data analysis as well as the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The study revealed that the idealised influence is positively associated with the staff quick acceptance of change. The study improves the existing framework with regards to understanding how leaders with idealised influence can facilitate change management acceptance of employees by embracing and inculcating the essence of idealised influence. The results can help managers and change management interventionists formulate human resource development to improve change management planning programmmes.
Community engagement and policy making matrix: insights from Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Juta Lusanda
Published: December 2023

Extant literature has addressed some components of community engagement with little or no connection with the dynamics of policymaking. Hence, the current paper explains the matrix of policy-making using the practice of community engagement with insights from Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa. It discusses the theories of community engagement in policy formulation at the local level. An empirical nature of community engagement and policy formulation is subject to analysis with particular reference to the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa. Secondary data were sourced from the existing literature. The paper relies on the data suitability of extant studies. It reveals the policy-making matrix within the community engagement sphere. It therefore concludes that the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality should view community engagement in public policy formulation as a tool to increase the legitimacy, transparency, accountability, support, and responsiveness of a particular policy.
The Problem of the Rolling Motion of a Dynamically Symmetric Spherical Top with One Nonholonomic Constraint
Authors:   Ural Mathematical Center, Udmurt State University, Kilin A. A. ,   Ural Mathematical Center, Udmurt State University, Ivanova T. B.
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the problem of a sphere with axisymmetric mass distribution rolling on a horizontal plane. It is assumed that the sphere can slip in the direction of the projection of the symmetry axis onto the supporting plane. Equations of motion are obtained and their first integrals are found. It is shown that in the general case the system considered is nonintegrable and does not admit an invariant measure with smooth positive density. Some particular cases of the existence of an additional integral of motion are found and analyzed. In addition, the limiting case in which the system is integrable by the Euler – Jacobi theorem is established.
The IMEMO Sea Powers’ Rankings 2023 (2.0)
Authors: Polivach A. , Gudev P.
Published: December 2023

The IMEMO Sea Powers’ Rankings reports base on a system of indexes, developed by Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) for evaluation of the overall maritime potential of a country. The Index of Maritime Might (IMM) is atop this system. Current report includes the rankings of the top-100 countries according to their involvement in a variety of maritime activities (military, economic, science etc.), which were calculated based on statistical data as of the 1st of January 2023. This issue contains an updated version (2.0) of these indexes.
Belém e os sentidos da modernidade na Amazônia
Authors: Chaves Celma
Published: December 2023

O artigo faz uma reflexão sobre o sentido do que se convencionou chamar de modernidade nas cidades da região da Amazônia brasileira, e, especificamente na cidade de Belém. Considera-se uma definição da modernidade a partir de três construtos que ao longo do século XX aparecem como temas de debate sobre a região: a visão de uma Amazônia como território homogêneo, a ideia de modernidade e modernização como categoria unificadora dos processos que se deram na região, e a visão idealizada de um momento da historia local comumente denominada de “Belle Époque”. Trata-se de entender essas três visões como construções históricas que foram tomadas como signos de uma Amazônia moderna. Busca-se compreendê-las na perspectiva do que aqui se define como antecipações, discursos e expressões, para, ao final, esboçar um intento de desnaturalização desses constructos históricos delineados ao longo do texto.
Ecos do Modernismo: o Clube da Madrugada e as artes visuais
Authors: Páscoa Luciane
Published: December 2023

Este artigo aborda o movimento artístico do Clube da Madrugada de Manaus em suas atividades vanguardistas, sua interlocução com o ensino das artes, assim como algumas obras representativas dos artistas integrantes. A intervenção na imprensa através de publicação em periódicos, a criação de uma revista literária, a amplitude e a diversidade de interesses culturais além do acentuado caráter libertário, são algumas características que fizeram do Clube da Madrugada um movimento artístico e literário típico do século XX. No cariz ideológico, o Clube da Madrugada aproximou-se do comunismo anarquista, também conhecido como comunismo libertário, buscando uma aproximação maior entre arte e público. Dentre as ações para as artes visuais, o Clube da Madrugada realizou diversas exposições, feiras de arte, festivais de cultura e festival de cinema. O Clube da Madrugada procurou estabelecer um diálogo com outras instituições, tais como a Pinacoteca do Estado do Amazonas. Percebe-se que uma concepção moderna de arte manifestou-se em Manaus após a criação do Clube da Madrugada e passou a ser difundida com a Pinacoteca do Estado do Amazonas. Foram selecionados os artistas que comprovadamente integraram o movimento no período de 1954 a 1972 e com poéticas particulares formaram um valoroso quadro das artes visuais no Amazonas.
Macapá: a cidade modernista do período janarista de 1943 a 1955
Authors: Tostes José Alberto , Weiser Alice
Published: December 2023

Com a criação do Território Federal do Amapá, no ano de 1943, a cidade de Macapá, capital federativa passou a ter outro status a partir dos novos investimentos. Janari Gentil Nunes, foi o primeiro governador indicado do Território Federal, assumiu o comando, tendo como objetivos modernizar a cidade. Durante o período de seu governo entre, 1943 a 1955, foram construídos espaços públicos e edificações importantes como escolas, hospitais e prédios oficiais que se tornaram referência da cidade. O presente artigo busca evidenciar a importância do período na formação urbana e arquitetônica da cidade de Macapá. O método utilizado para a elaboração do artigo foi o lógico histórico, definido a partir análise dos fenômenos sucedidos. A metodologia utilizada partiu da leitura e interpretação do acervo de diversas instituições como Governo do estado do Amapá, IPHAN e a produção científica da Universidade Federal do Amapá. O suporte conceitual está na forma como se deu a organização espacial da cidade e se constituiu através das características e ideias do moderno. Os estudos comprovam que esse período se tornou referência da história do lugar, todavia mais recentemente, parte desse patrimônio edificado vem sendo perdido com o crescimento de demandas imobiliárias relacionadas à verticalização da área mais central da cidade.
O arquiteto português Alfredo Viana de Lima e a construção do ideal moderno na cidade de São Luís do Maranhão
Authors: Lopes José Antonio Viana , Vale Paulo Henrique Correia Silva Sá
Published: December 2023

No início da década de 1970, o arquiteto português Alfredo Viana de Lima, trabalhando como consultor da UNESCO em missão no Brasil, elaborou um denso relatório sobre a situação da cidade de São Luís intitulado Rapport et propositions pour la conservation, recuperation et expansion de São Luís/Maranhão. Neste Relatório, além de sua preocupação com o contexto histórico, o arquiteto apresentou diretrizes e proposições para a expansão orientada da cidade, possível graças à construção da ponte sobre o Rio Anil em 1970. Entre os instrumentos, consta uma proposta de zoneamento urbano para esta área de expansão, que leva em consideração proposições precedentes, como o Plano de Expansão Urbana do engenheiro Ruy Mesquita, de 1958, e o Plano Rodoviário de 1962. O relatório foi elaborado e documentado em 1973, dois anos antes da aprovação do Plano Diretor da Cidade, em 1975, e do zoneamento proposto junto com este plano pela equipe do arquiteto Wit-Olaf Prochnik. Dessa forma, a presente pesquisa investiga as influências e contribuições do Relatório de Viana de Lima para os planos subsequentes, em especial o Plano Diretor de 1975. Para atingir este objetivo, foi realizada uma análise do Relatório em toda a amplitude de sua abordagem, investigando o contexto histórico e socioeconômico em que a capital maranhense estava inserida na época, abordando os conceitos que o fundamentaram e, a partir de uma análise comparativa entre este Relatório e os documentos de planejamento anteriores e posteriores a ele, foram identificadas as suas contribuições para o planejamento urbano de São Luís no final do século XX.
Habitação coletiva e a construção do espaço habitado: o caso do Setor Central de Goiânia (1950 -1960)
Authors: Caixeta Eline Maria Moura Pereira , Romualdo Elana da Silva
Published: December 2023

No final da década de 1960, Goiânia já se encontrava estabelecida e edificada. Nesse contexto, os edifícios de habitação coletiva presentes no Setor Central da cidade, representavam uma nova maneira de viver e conceber o espaço habitado. Até os anos 1950, predominava em sua paisagem, residências unifamiliares e edifícios de apartamentos de até quatro pavimentos, conforme prescrevia o primeiro Plano Diretor, de Atílio Correia Lima. A partir do início dos anos 1960, a construção de edifícios de apartamentos em altura passa a modificar substancialmente essa paisagem, não só do ponto de vista de sua morfologia, mas também de sua escala; movimento que se intensifica até o início dos anos 1980. Nesse artigo, analisaremos o Edifício 28 de Agosto e o Edifício Dom Abel, que por suas tipologias edificatórias, são exemplares representativos dos edifícios de habitação coletiva construídos no Setor Central, nas décadas de 1950 e 1960. O objetivo desse artigo é avaliar, sob o ponto de vista das relações espaciais que geram com o espaço urbano e edificado – ou seja, a maneira de fazer a conexão urbana entre o ‘objeto’ e o ‘lugar’–, a capacidade de cada um desses edifícios de produzir, ou não, uma parte de cidade que promova mudanças não somente quantitativas, mas também qualitativas dentro da uma nova concepção de escala urbana.
Arquitetura Matogrossense: arquiteto José Afonso Botura Portocarrero
Authors: Martins Luana , Toigo Murythely , Macieski Victória
Published: December 2023

O artigo faz uma primeira aproximação da vida e obra do arquiteto matogrossense José Afonso Botura Portocarrero. Através do levantamento do seu acervo pessoal, da análise de algumas obras e de entrevistas, procuramos compreender as suas referências, motivações e objetivos,e suas pesquisas sobre habitação indígena e como as suas propostas podem contribuir para o conhecimento das tecnologias indígenas de habitação e relacioná-las com a arquitetura contemporânea. Entre seus principais projetos estão a residência de seus pais (1982); campus da UFMT no Médio Araguaia (1986); sede da Associação dos Docentes da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - ADUFMAT (1992); Memorial Rondon, em parceria com arquiteto Paulo Molina (2000-2016); Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas Tecnologias Indígenas - Tecnoíndia (2007); Centro Sebrae Sustentabilidade (2010); ampliação do Centro Cultural UFMT (2012); Centro Oficial de Treinamento COT/UFMT Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014 (2012); implantação da Usina Solar Sesc Pantanal (2013); campus UFMT Várzea Grande (2013o); o anexo do Museu de Arte e de Cultura Popular - MACP-UFMT (2015o), entre outros. Ao selecionar e analisar as obras do arquiteto pretendeu-se destacar as concepções que compõem o desenho e desenvolvimento dos projetos, buscando interpretar como se construiu essa linguagem, própria, contemporânea e regional.
First record of the Mallee Whipbird Psophodes nigrogularis leucogaster in Victoria since 1985
Authors:   Department of Environment and Genetics, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia, Verdon Simon ,   Research Centre for Future Landscapes, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia, Wild Lachlan ,   47 Alder Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3550, Australia, Southgate Matilda ,   P.O. Box 244, Mallacoota VIC 3892, Australia, Makdissi Rhys ,   Department of Environment and Genetics, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia,   Research Centre for Future Landscapes, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia, Mitchell William ,   Department of Environment and Genetics, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia,   Research Centre for Future Landscapes, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia,   BirdLife Australia, Suite 2–05, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Published: December 2023

The Mallee Whipbird (White-bellied Whipbird) Psophodes nigrogularis leucogaster is a threatened passerine restricted to mallee-heath vegetation in the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and southern Murray Mallee region of eastern South Australia and western Victoria. This taxon is both difficult to detect and has undergone significant declines in range and abundance over the past century. The last records in Victoria were made in 1985 in the Big Desert State Forest. Here, we report a new record in the Big Desert Wilderness Park made in October 2022. This record was the result of extensive field surveys targeting this and other threatened mallee bird taxa. We also recorded the Mallee Whipbird in the adjoining Ngarkat Conservation Park (South Australia), 5 years after the most recent record in that reserve and only the second record there after extensive wildfires in 2014. Both records were in vegetation burnt 8 years earlier, with a mix of low whipstick mallee (Narrow-leaved Red Mallee Eucalyptus leptophylla) and diverse regenerating heath vegetation. The Mallee Whipbird must now be considered one of Victoria’s rarest resident birds, with only one location known for the state.
Comparison Between Different Seasons of the Year in Research for Rotavirus in a State of Brazil
Authors: Picciola Bordoni Graziela , Candido Gonçalves Barbosa Lucas , Santos Lima Fernando , De Oliveira Santos Monica , Gonçalves Vieira José Daniel , Sergio Scalize Paulo , Carneiro Lilian Carla
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Rotavirus (RV) it’s the agent of one of the main causes of severe viral gastroenteritis in the pediatric population, being responsible for a significant portion of deaths related to diarrhea among children under five years. RV are identified as a potential reference pathogen and it is known that the persistence and infectivity of the viral particles can be related to environmental factors. The aim of the study was to identify and correlate the presence of Rotavirus in collective and individual water sources (deep tubular wells, shallow tubular wells, shallow dug wells, springs, surface water, rainwater stored in cisterns and water trucks that were collected from surface water) of rural communities in the state of Goiás, with the seasons in which the collections were made (rainy and dry season). For this, 86 water samples in the dry period and 160 samples in the rainy period were collected. Concentration of water samples, extraction of viral genetic material, cDNA synthesis and molecular tests (qPCR) were performed. When analyzing the presence of RV in the samples in relation to the period studied, RV was found to be more prevalent in the dry season (54.7%) than in the rainy season (20%), showing a strong statistical association with the dry season (p-value < 0.001). The proportion of positive samples in the dry period, considering the type of source, resulted in higher in Shallow dug wells (p-value <0.001), higher in surface waters (p = 0.001) and higher in spring water (p-value = 0.02). The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in water is a public risk problem, enabling the emergence of outbreaks, endemics and epidemics. In the present research, there was an association among the presence of Rotavirus and the dry period of the year, when compared to the rainy period. Describing or identifying the seasonal behavior of pathogens is important for prevention and attention to water treatment and help in the monitoring of the virus in the water sources.
4-(diphenylphosphoryl)-1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione
Authors: Tatarinov Dmitry , Bajnazarova Elisa , Ali Mohsin , Dovzhenko Alexey , Zairov Rustem , Mironov Vladimir , Mustafina Asiya
Published: December 2023

Novel 4-(diphenylphosphoryl)-1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione was synthesized by the reaction of diketone enamine with diphenylchloro phosphine followed by oxidation and hydrolysis of the enamine phosphine formed. Tautomeric transformation of the diketone moiety of phosphine oxide was investigated by 1H NMR. Three out of five possible tautomers were observed in the 4-(diphenylphosphoryl)-1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione solution. The major tautomer was the form with a diketone fragment.
Bridging Digital Competence and Sustainability: Unveiling the Synergistic Potential of Design and Maker Education
Authors: Lo Noble Po-kan
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study investigates the implementation and impact of maker culture—viewed as a tool for developing green digital skills—in higher education institutions in Hong Kong. Maker culture, a collaborative educational approach, embraces students’ capacity for self-paced, autonomous learning and applies this knowledge to creative problem-solving and innovation, key aspects of sustainability education.
Methods: An empirical study was conducted, focusing on the experiences of teachers in the higher education sector in Hong Kong. Eight individuals were interviewed to gain insights into their perceptions and experiences with maker education within sustainability contexts. The sample was limited to ensure cross-sectional comparability and direct weighting of teachers’ experiences within a singular, complementary educational setting.
Results: The findings provide valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of integrating maker education into traditional educational systems to foster green digital skills. It became evident that adequate resources, effective teachers, and improved administrative systems play significant roles in the successful implementation of this approach.
Conclusion: Maker education, as a tool for developing green digital skills, offers a promising alternative to traditional performance-based studies. It has the potential to lead to a future of education that is creative, innovative, and student-directed, fostering sustainability competences. Therefore, despite the challenges, with the right support and resources, the integration of maker culture into educational systems could significantly transform teaching and learning processes, advancing sustainability education.
Microstructure Study on Very-High-Cycle Fatigue of an Addi-tively Manufactured Aluminium Alloy via Advanced Charac-terization Methods
Authors: Liu Lu , Wang Shengnan , Li Gang , Ma Yifan
Published: December 2023

Engineering application of additively manufactured (AM) metallic materials is quite limited by their fatigue behaviors which are very inconsistent with that of conventionally wrought or cast ones. Here, based on advanced material characterization techniques, such as focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the mi-crostructures underneath fracture surfaces were thoroughly investigated in an AM aluminium (AlSi10Mg) alloy with horizontal and vertical building orientation endured very-high-cycle fa-tigue (VHCF) loading under stress ratios R = –1, 0 and 0.5. Two VHCF failure specimens A and B were representatively selected to further SEM examine and TEM samples preparation via FIB milling. Specimen A was horizontally printed and failed at R = –1; specimen B was vertically printed and failed at R = 0. TEM samples A1 and B1 were lifted from locations near the crack ini-tiation sites on the fracture surfaces of specimens A and B; The locations of TEM samples A2 and B2 kept away from the crack origin sites but still within the “fish-eye” region of crack steady growth. TEM observations show that there was no characteristic microstructure induced by VHCF in different oriented specimens and under various R values.
Computational Approaches to Quark-Gluon Dynamics
Authors: Khan Kamil , Shah Muhammad Sher , Nabi Sardar , BiBi Marwa , Khan Hamza
Published: December 2023

This study addresses the central question that how can a precise measurement of the gluon Parton Distribution Function (PDF) be attained, thereby enhancing our understanding of the intricate quark-gluon composition within nucleons? Through a dual approach involving Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and high-energy particle collisions, the research combines computational tools and experimental techniques, focusing on protons and neutrons. Scattering experiments and advanced detectors are utilized to probe nucleon structure. Theoretical frameworks like QCD equations and the Momentum Sum Rule investigate Parton Distribution Functions at specific momentum fractions and energy scales. The primary goal is to achieve an accurate measurement of the gluon PDF, crucial for unraveling strong force complexities and internal nucleon dynamics. The study's theoretical plots and equations illustrate hypothetical behaviors of gluon distribution, quark distribution, and splitting functions, contributing to a deeper understanding of fundamental particles.
A Perfect Load Forecasting Strategy (PLFS) for Smart Grids Based on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Rabie Asmaa Hamdy , I. Saleh Ahmed , Abd Elkhalik Said H. , Takieldeen Ali E.
Published: December 2023

Recently, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many areas of life has allowed raising the efficiency of systems and converting them into smart ones, especially in the field of energy. Integrating AI with power systems allows electrical grids to be smart enough to predict the future load, which is known as Intelligent Load Forecasting (ILF). Hence, suitable decisions for power system planning and operation procedures can be taken accordingly. Moreover, ILF can play a vital role in electrical demand response, which guarantees a reliable transitioning of power systems. This paper introduces a Perfect Load Forecasting Strategy (PLFS) for predicting future load in smart electrical grids based on AI techniques. The proposed PLFS consists of two sequential phases, which are; Data Preprocessing Phase (DPP) and Load Forecasting Phase (LFP). In the former phase, input electrical load dataset is prepared before the actual forecasting takes place through two essential tasks, namely feature selection and outlier rejection. Feature selec-tion is done using Advanced Leopard Seal Optimization (ALSO) as a new natural inspired opti-mization technique,
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While outlier rejection is accomplished through Interquartile Range (IQR) as a measure of statis-tical dispersion. On the other hand, actual load forecasting takes place in LFP using a new pre-dictor called; Weighted K-Nearest Neighbor (WKNN) algorithm. The proposed PLFS has been tested through excessive experiments. Results have shown that PLFS outperforms recent load forecasting techniques as it introduces the maximum prediction accuracy with the minimum root mean square error.
Exploring PTX3 as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker in Fetal Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Newborns: A Prospective Study
Authors: Öztelcan Gündüz Bahar , Dinleyici Ener Cağrı , Tekin Neslihan Ayşe , Çolak Ömer , Akşit Arif Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Pentraxin 3 (PTX3), an acute-phase protein associated with innate immunity, serves as a promising biomarker with diagnostic and prognostic value in preterm newborns. We aimed to investigate the relationship between PTX3 levels in neonates diagnosed with FIRS and early postnatal outcomes.
Material and methods
The study was designed as a prospective study. A total of 62 infants, 28–36 weeks of gestational age, were enrolled. During their neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay, the patients' mortality and morbidity outcomes were recorded and monitored. PTX3 concentrations were studied in plasma in the maternal peripheral blood and umbilical/peripheral veins of neonates. The relationship between PTX3 concentrations and neonatal outcomes was investigated using non-parametric tests, regression analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.
Results
PTX3 levels in cord blood and peripheral blood samples of neonates were significantly associated with clinical conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (p = 0.022), sepsis (p = 0.001), neonatal pneumonia (p = 0.016), and FIRS (p = 0.001). In infants with FIRS, the increase in PTX3 was statistically significant (p = 0.013), with an OR of 1.131 (95% CI 1.026–1.246). The PTX3 level had a cutoff value >4.45 (p<0.001) for predicting FIRS with an AUC of 0.759, 76.9% sensitivity (95% CI 56.4–91), and 63.9% specificity (95% CI 46.2–79.2).
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that PTX3 shows potential as a sensitive and specific biomarker for the early diagnosis of FIRS in preterm newborns. PTX3 levels were significantly associated with clinical outcomes such as RDS, sepsis, neonatal pneumonia, and FIRS.
Multi-Objective Optimization by Means of Pairs of Functions
Authors: Bosi Gianni , Roberto Daris , Zuanon Magalì
Published: December 2023

We introduce and discuss a generalization of the classical multi-objective optimization to pairs of functions. This procedure is referred to as bi-multi-objective optimization. A justification of this general optimization procedure is presented, related both to multi-objective optimization under ambiguity concerning individual preferences and to Pareto optimality for a family of preferences with nontransitive indifference. Incidentally, the binary relation naturally associated to a bi-multi-objective optimization problem is represented by a finite bi-multi-utility, which generalizes to the nontransitive case the classical finite multi-utility representation. An important application is presented to Markowitz portfolio selection under ambiguity concerning both the vector of returns and the covariance matrix.
Safeguarding Lives: SUDEP Awareness and Empathetic Discussions in Epilepsy Management
Authors: Isufi Anisa , Desai Dev , Malafi Maria Eleni
Published: December 2023

SUDEP is a sudden death in a person with epilepsy, without evidence of a seizure before death. While its cause is still unclear, various factors have been linked to seizure onset and cardiopulmonary function. Studies have shown that although 91.3% of epilepsy patients want information on premature death, only 31% of them receive it. The numbers emphasize the need for open and sensitive communication by medical professionals. It is important to choose the appropriate moment for the conversation, avoiding periods of stress and ensuring emotional stability in the patient, as well as clear, appropriate and easy to comprehend information about SUDEP. To facilitate this, knowing the patient's level of knowledge is essential. Education on the warning signs of seizures and SUDEP can help take precautions and can decrease the incidence of the phenomenon itself. Effective epilepsy care requires a comprehensive plan, including medication adherence and lifestyle changes. Regular communication and collaboration between the patient, caregiver and health professionals are essential for the effective management of epilepsy, so just as epilepsy has a fluid, changeable course of disease and follow-up appointments are very important, the topic of SUDEP is not a one-time conversation either.