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Impact of Monetary Policy on Exchange Rate Stability in Nigeria
Authors: Ifeoluwapo Adedamola Adenigbagbe , Nasamu Gambo , Lukman Abolarinwa Abdulrazaq , Rahma Bashir Abbas , Saifudeen Bako Abdullahi
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of interest rates, money supply, and Central Bank reserves on exchange rate stability in Nigeria. Utilizing quarterly economic data from 1980 to 2023, sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, the research employs a longitudinal survey design to assess the relationships between these monetary variables and exchange rate volatility. The findings indicate that interest rates, money supply, and Central Bank reserves significantly influence exchange rate fluctuations, with Central Bank reserves having the most substantial impact. Specifically, interest rates exhibit a moderate effect on exchange rate volatility (t = 3.513, p = .001, Beta = .342), while money supply also significantly affects exchange rate volatility (t = 2.713, p = .010, Beta = .305). Central Bank reserves, however, have the most pronounced impact (t = 4.141, p = .000, Beta = .467). These results highlight the critical role of monetary policy in maintaining exchange rate stability. The significant positive relationship between interest rates and exchange rate volatility suggests that monetary authorities should carefully consider the ramifications of interest rate adjustments. Similarly, the influence of money supply underscores the need for meticulous management to prevent destabilization. Robust Central Bank reserves emerge as a crucial buffer against exchange rate fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of effective reserve management policies. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance exchange rate stability through strategic interest rate policies, careful money supply management, and maintaining adequate Central Bank reserves.
La Diversidad como Fortaleza desde una Escuela Inclusiva
Authors: Santos Ortiz Lidia Miguelina
Published: July 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo comprender mejor cómo las aulas inclusivas pueden convertirse en espacios donde la diversidad es celebrada, respetada y utilizada como un recurso invaluable para el crecimiento y el desarrollo de todos los estudiantes en el contexto dominicano. La diversidad reconoce que cada individuo es único y valora la multiplicidad de identidades y puntos de vista que enriquecen una comunidad. En entornos educativos, la diversidad se considera fundamental para promover un aprendizaje enriquecedor, la comprensión intercultural y la inclusión. Con relación a la metodología utilizada, se enmarca en una investigación documental, en la cual se ha hecho una revisión bibliográfica de investigaciones y publicaciones relacionadas con el tema objeto de análisis. Para la búsqueda de los artículos y publicaciones científicas que la sustentan, se utilizó el buscador de Google Académico, la Biblioteca científica y electrónica Scielo y el Sistema Abierto de información de Revistas Dialnet; también fueron consultadas leyes y documentos oficiales de la República Dominicana. Para concluir se reconoce un proceso de avance en la educación inclusiva en la república dominicana, pero aún persisten muchos desafíos en el desarrollo de escuelas inclusivas.
Satisfacción del Usuario como Indicador de Calidad en la Atención Primaria en Salud
Authors: Roldan Cabrera Juleide Lissette , Martínez Zapata Karen Melissa , Sotomayor Preciado Anita Maggie
Published: July 2024

La satisfacción del usuario en salud como indicador esencial refleja la percepción de los individuos sobre la atención. Objetivo: Determinar la satisfacción y calidad de atención de los servicios de emergencia y consulta externa de los centros de Salud tipo C “Brisas del mar” y “El Paraíso” del cantón Machala, para mejorar la calidad de atención en el nivel primario. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal con enfoque cuantitativo, la muestra se constituyó de 120 usuarios atendidos en los centros de salud mencionados, en el periodo de octubre a diciembre del 2023, se utilizó como instrumento el modelo estandarizado SERVQUAL. Resultados: Los niveles de satisfacción total por dimensiones varían según el centro de salud y servicio: En Brisas de Mar, fiabilidad alcanza un 46.6% en emergencia y 36.7% en consulta externa; seguridad 53.4% en emergencia, 63.3% consulta externa; capacidad de respuesta 46.7% emergencia, 63.3% consulta externa; empatía 56.7% emergencia, 66.7% consulta externa; tangibilidad 40% emergencia, 50% consulta externa. En el centro de salud el Paraíso, fiabilidad 33.3% en emergencia y 56.7% consulta externa; seguridad 50% emergencia, 56.7% consulta externa; capacidad de respuesta 53.3% emergencia, 46.7% consulta externa; empatía 58.9% emergencia, 53.3% consulta externa; tangibilidad 50% emergencia, 46.7% consulta externa. Conclusiones: A pesar de los altos niveles de satisfacción general, se identificaron áreas de insatisfacción que requieren atención. La revisión y mejora continua de la estructura, procesos y resultados del servicio es esencial para garantizar una atención de calidad.
Educación financiera en Universidades Mexicanas: Desafíos y Oportunidades de Mejora a Través de la Tecnología
Authors: Lara Serna Leonel , Sosa Morales Edmundo , Lara Menéndez Arnulfo , Hernández González Darío Fabián
Published: July 2024

Este artículo analiza la situación actual de la educación financiera en las universidades mexicanas, destacando los desafíos existentes y las oportunidades de mejora a través de la tecnología. La investigación revela un bajo nivel de conocimientos financieros entre los estudiantes universitarios, junto con una falta de interés generalizada en adquirir estas habilidades. Se identifican como principales obstáculos la brecha tecnológica, las desigualdades de género y las limitaciones de los programas educativos actuales. El estudio propone soluciones innovadoras basadas en tecnologías emergentes, como plataformas de aprendizaje digital, gamificación, realidad virtual e inteligencia artificial, para mejorar la accesibilidad y efectividad de la educación financiera. Se enfatiza la necesidad de un enfoque práctico y personalizado, adaptado a las necesidades específicas de los estudiantes universitarios. El artículo concluye que la transformación digital de la educación financiera universitaria en México requiere un esfuerzo conjunto entre instituciones educativas, gobierno y sector privado para construir una sociedad más próspera y equitativa, dotando a los jóvenes de las herramientas necesarias para navegar el complejo mundo financiero actual.
Una Aproximación a la Autopercepción y la Autoevaluación de Rendimiento en Novatos Universitarios
Authors: Martínez Aguilar Marco Francisco , Flores Rueda Isabel Cristina , Tristan Monroy Beatriz Virginia
Published: July 2024

La investigación da cuenta de la adaptación y transformación del instrumento POZAR a uno que contempla autopercepción, manejo de TICs y autoevaluación de habilidades sociales blandas en Universitarios el 49.4 de los hombres y 51.9% de las mujeres estudian 3 horas o menos fuera de horario escolar. La calificación de manejo de TICs es de 7 en una escala de 1 a 10 en tanto que es declarada con 6,70 en el grupo que estudia entre 7 y 10 horas semanales. Se encuentra que los hombres no estudian más de 10 hrs a la semana fuera de sus horarios escolares. El grupo que estudia de 7 a 10 horas fuera de horario escolar se auto percibe con 6.63 y 6.63 en habilidad de comunicación oral. Se encontró que la autopercepción en manejo de idioma no alcanza 5 puntos en la autovaloración.
Strategies for Perceiving a Poem by Joseph Brodsky “Stanzas”
Authors: Bogdanova Olga V. ,   A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, Vlasova Elizaveta A. ,   Russian National Library,   Russian Christian Academy for Humanities
Published: July 2024

The paper offers an analysis of the famous poem by Joseph Brodsky “Stanzas (‘I don’t want to choose a country or a churchyard...’)”, which is very popular among fans of the Nobel Laureate’s work (1987), but very rarely turns out to be the subject of literary reflection, predominant interpretation of which is inclusion in general reviews. The study shows that the text of “Stanzas” generates controversy and that the practice of its perception is dual. Some researchers (e. g., A. Izmailov) refer the poem to love lyrics — on the grounds that it initially represents a text “in an album” and includes a dedication to the author’s girl-friends (E.V., A.D.). Other researchers (including the authors of this article) analyze the mechanism of the love text growing into a meditative, philosophical one and identify artistic strategies that allow moving to a different (not intimate) level of perception of Brodsky’s “Stanzas”. The authors show that the metaphysics of the space modeled by Brodsky overcomes the scale of the real geographical coordinates of the strict streets-lines of Vasilyevsky Island of Leningrad, but reveals the multidimensionality of the philosophical vector-gaze of the lyrical hero of “Stanzas”. The sphere of the lyrical character’s presence is not Vasilyevsky Island, but the mystical and mythological boundless Universe. The contrast of universality and particularity, boundlessness and concreteness, demonstrated by Brodsky, introduces tension and drama into the narrative, marks the acuteness of the internal conflict of the poetic plot, allowing to overcome the author’s public “dislike” for one of his most intimate poems.
Counter View: Correspondence of R. Rolland and I.S. Shmelev. To the 150th Anniversary of I.S. Shmelev
Authors: Arias-Vikhil Marina A. ,   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The paper studies literary contacts of Ivan Shmelev (1873–1950) with the French writer, 1915 Nobel Prize winner Romain Rolland (1866–1944) in the 1920s. The author analyzes unpublished correspondence of the writers, including 3 letters from Shmelev and 2 response letters from Rolland. The content of the correspondence is connected with Shmelev’s desire to find in Rolland, who personified the “conscience of the world” for the writers of the Russian emigration, a like-minded person in understanding the tragedy that befell Russia in the wake of the October Revolution, which led to mass death, devastation and famine. Shmelev sent Rolland the German editions of his books “The Sun of the Dead” and “The Inexhaustible Chalice”. Rolland’s answers contain high praise of Shmelev’s work and sympathy for the emigrant writer who lost his homeland. However, complete understanding was not to be achieved: a representative of the left intelligentsia, Rolland reacted with no lesser sympathy to the experience taking place in the USSR in the “social and moral restructuring of humanity.” From criticism of the results of the October Revolution in 1921-22 Rolland, by the end of the 1920s proceeds to glorifying the social experiment of building a “new society” in the USSR, publishing congratulations to the Soviet people on the 10th anniversary of October in the Soviet press. This step of the writer was met with hostility by Shmelev and put an end to their correspondence. There was a final demarcation between Rolland and the writers of the Russian emigration, with whom he maintained literary contacts. Among them are not only Shmelev, but also I.A. Bunin and K.D. Balmont, who published open letters to a writer who took a pro-Bolshevik position, despite his earlier expressions of sympathy towards Russian emigrant writers.
Cultural Code in the Space of Modern Man, Russian Style — the Origins of Design
Authors: Gerasimova Maria P. ,   A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art), Alibekova Mariyat I. , Belgorodsky Valery S. ,   A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art),   A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art)
Published: July 2024

The study examines areas of modern design in which the traditions of Russian art are preserved — folk or national clothing, artistic crafts and analyzes ways of rethinking, transforming or using unchanged cut, ornament, painting, texture, related to the authentic characteristics and recognition of the Slavic or Russian style. The study relates to ways of preserving Russian traditions — in fashion, historical reconstruction, costume festivals and folklore groups. The paper provides links to the works of F.M. Parmon and showcases models of a collection of costumes from fashion shows and stage images by V.M. Zaitsev for folklore groups. The research highlights the works of some Russian and foreign clothing designers, inspired by examples of Russian art. The authors display examples of the use of paintings and decorative art in modern designer accessories, jewelry and household items and analyses the features of the approach to preserving historical samples — reconstruction, exact copying, repetition with minor differences or stylization as an authentic sample. The paper has studied approaches to the creation of modern accessories, involving the production of modern versions of original headdresses while maintaining the technological approach to manufacturing, yet with a slight variable change in shape and design. The study issued in thorough consideration of almost all existing options for the presence of Russian art in an unchanged or transformed form in the space of modern man.
Genetic background of type 1 diabetes mellitus: A review
Authors: Šabanović Kanita
Published: July 2024

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the complete lack of insulin secretion due to the immune system’s destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells. Approximately 50% of the risk factors for T1DM are attributed to genetic susceptibility, with the remaining causes linked to epigenetic modifications and environmental factors. The major gene region involved in T1DM is the major histocompatibility (MHC) complex, which is the first region discovered, conferring 50% of the genetic risk, followed by the insulin (INS), cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated protein (CTLA4), protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 22 (PTPN22), interleukin 2 receptor alpha (IL2RA) and interferon-induced with helicase C domain (IFIH1) genes. The remaining genetic susceptibility has been uncovered through genome-wide association (GWA) studies, which have identified 120 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with T1DM risk to date. Additionally, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) also play a role, affecting the expression of the genes involved in T1DM. Epigenetics bridges the gap between genetic predisposition and environmental factors, which act as a trigger for T1DM in susceptible individuals. In this paper, the major genes involved in the risk of T1DM are reviewed.
AVALIAÇÃO DAS RESERVAS GLICOGÊNICAS MUSCULARES DE RATOS IMOBILIZADOS E SUPLEMENTADOS COM B-ALANINA
Authors: Silva Carlos Alberto , Romano LH , Marquez TB , Vicentim V , Ferreira Junior WA , Petermann CED
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar as reservas glicogênicas (GLI) do músculo gastrocnêmio e sóleo nas condições controle e imobilizados, suplementado ou não com β-alanina. Métodos: Foram utilizados 20 ratos Wistar jovens submetidos a cuidados ideais de bioterismo, os quais foram divididos em grupos denominados controle (C), imobilizados (I), controle tratados com β-alanina por 15 dias (T) e imobilizados tratados com β-alanina por 15 dias (IT). A imobilização foi realizada com o modelo de órtese de metacrilato de metila e os grupos tratados receberam a β-alanina (Beta Cálcio Alanine®) disponível na água para beber na concentração de 2%. Ao final de cada período experimental, os animais foram anestesiados com pentobarbital sódico (40 mg/Kg), seguido da coleta dos músculos para avaliação do conteúdo de glicogênio. Resultados: Foi observado nos dois tipos de músculo uma expressiva redução nas GLI induzida pelo desuso provocado pela órtese, por sua vez, os grupos tratados aumentaram expressivamente suas reservas indicando o efeito do tratamento em melhorar a homeostasia metabólica das fibras musculares. Cabe ressaltar que, nos grupos imobilizados tratados a concentração de GLI foi maior se comparado ao grupo somente imobilizado, porém, não atingiu concentrações similares ao grupo controle. Conclusão: O tratamento com β-alanina promove melhora na homeostasia metabólica, porém, o tratamento não foi efetivo em inibir totalmente o comprometimento nas reservas de GLI induzidas pelo desuso.
COMPARAÇÃO DE MÉTODOS CONSTRUTIVOS PARA BARRAGENS DE REJEITO: ANÁLISE DOS ALTEAMENTOS À MONTANTE E À JUSANTE
Authors: Cardozo Fernando Alves Cantini
Published: July 2024

Barragens de rejeito são estruturas essenciais para a disposição de resíduos de mineração, apresentando desafios únicos em termos de construção e operação. Este estudo visa comparar os dois principais métodos de construção de barragens de rejeito: alteamento à montante e à jusante. Utilizando modelos numéricos e análises complementares, foram investigadas as propriedades de estabilidade e drenagem dos dois métodos. Os resultados indicam que o alteamento à jusante possui vantagens notáveis em termos de controle executivo e simplicidade na implementação do sistema de drenagem, resultando em maior segurança operacional. No entanto, o método de montante, apesar de sua complexidade maior e dos desafios associados à drenagem, pode ser vantajoso em termos econômicos devido à menor necessidade de movimentação de terra. As análises comparativas foram realizadas considerando cenários com e sem a presença de fluido, demonstrando que a eficácia do sistema de drenagem é determinante para a estabilidade da barragem. Em situações sem fluido, ambos os métodos mostraram desempenhos comparáveis, mas a presença de fluido destacou a superioridade do método à jusante em termos de segurança. O estudo conclui que a escolha do método construtivo deve considerar tanto a eficiência do sistema de drenagem quanto a viabilidade econômica, com uma preferência pelo método de jusante para garantir maior segurança e simplicidade operacional.
ABORDAGEM SISTEMÁTICA ACERCA DA IMPORTÂNCIA DA VITAMINA D NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Santos Isabela Lopes dos , Capelini Silvano , Oliveira Yuri Bassi de
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Mapeamento acerca da atuação da vitamina D sobre seus benefícios no organismo, sua dosagem sérica, deficiência, insuficiência e hipovitaminose D. Método: Para a elaboração desta pesquisa optou-se pelo método de revisão de literatura, com levantamento de dados de estudos já publicados, com objetivo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa e natureza básica. Resultados: Por meio da coleta de dados evidenciou-se que fatores como, localização geográfica, cultura, alimentação, sexo, faixa etária e etnia afetam a síntese e absorção de vitamina D. Conclusão: No decorrer da elaboração desta pesquisa foi possível compreender a importância da vitamina D e as funções por ela desempenhadas, porém, considerando seu nível adequado e saudável para o ser humano, sua deficiência, os baixos níveis de concentração presentes na corrente sanguínea em alguns casos, e a falta de padrões para a suplementação da mesma, fica evidente a necessidade de mais pesquisas acerca da vitamina D, incluindo pesquisas clínicas.
MAPEAMENTO EPIDEMIOLÓGICO ACERCA DAS BACTÉRIAS RESISTENTES EM UM HOSPITAL ESTADUAL NO NORTE DO ESPIRITO SANTO
Authors: Oliveira Yuri Bassi de , Passos Diego Alexandre , Reis Eloá Nascimento dos , Santos Cydhianne Conceição
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: A resistência bacteriana é um processo natural, porém, vem causando impasses em notório aos centros hospitalares pelo Brasil. As bactérias são parte integral essencial da vida na terra. Elas são encontradas em inúmeros lugares, revestem a epiderme, são encontradas no trato intestinal e nas mucosas tanto dos humanos quanto dos animais. Portanto, objetivo deste estudo é entender e descrever o contexto e o mapeamento das principais bactérias estão inseridas e causando resistência em um determinado hospital situado no norte do Estado do Espírito Santo. Métodos: A pesquisa foi realizada com abordagem qualitativa e natureza básica, contemplando o contexto que a bactéria, hospital e sociedade estão inseridas de maneira transversal que será apresentado no desenvolvimento deste artigo cientifico. Resultados: Constata-se que o público acometido pela infecção bactéria em um determinado hospital no Norte do Espirito Santo em 54% dos casos são acometidos em homens, na qual foi encontrado uma prevalência na faixa etária de 48 a 63 anos contabilizando 42,4% dos casos, os pacientes se encontraram mais da metade na UTI e os exames que constaram a infecção foram feitos através do aspirado traqueal e urocultura. Conclusão: Portanto, foi concluído que muitos profissionais da saúde não estão adotados em utilizar os EPI´S e EPC´S até as mais básicas como lavar as mãos. A segunda, é o uso excessivo de antimicrobianos nos hospitais. A terceira é constituída por pacientes que ficam mais de 8 dias internados em UTI e passam por procedimentos em centros cirúrgicos e entram em contato com o microrganismo.
APLICABILIDADE DE TÉCNICAS DE CARACTERIZAÇÃO MINERALÓGICA PARA CAULINITAS DE DIFERENTES REGIÕES DO BRASIL
Authors: Freitas Adriano Magalhães Nunes , Pereira Aisha Victória Silva , Souza Elaine Cristina de , Pereira Eduarda de Souza , Costa Jordana Layse Bezerra , Moura Heloise Medeiros de Araújo , Silva Mariana Raquel  de Lima , Carvalho Luciene Santos de
Published: July 2024

Nas últimas décadas, o uso de argilas se expandiu para inúmeras aplicações, incluindo, fertilizantes, catalisadores, adsorventes, agentes descorantes, além de cargas para polímeros e papel. Essa ampla gama de aplicações se deve à diversidade dos tipos de argilas e às suas propriedades únicas, como inchamento, adsorção, propriedades reológicas e coloidais, além da plasticidade. A caulinita, um argilomineral pertencente ao grupo dos filossilicatos, apresenta propriedades que a tornam indispensável em setores como a cerâmica, o papel, a cosmética e a construção civil. Este trabalho aborda a aplicabilidade de diversas técnicas de caracterização de argilas e argilominerais, como a difratometria de raios X (DRX), a fluorescência de raios X (FRX) e a microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) com espectroscopia de energia dispersiva de raios X (EDS), para compreender suas propriedades morfológicas, estruturais e químicas, permitindo adequação à diversos processos industriais, minimizando custos e impactos ambientais, contribuindo inovação sustentável em diversos setores tecnológicos.
PRODUÇÃO DE VÍDEOS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES DA IMPLANTAÇÃO DA DISCIPLINA NOS CURSOS DE LICENCIATURA EM MATEMÁTICA DA REDE PÚBLICA
Authors: WELMER M. S. W , CARDOSO V. C
Published: July 2024

Este estudo investiga a implantação da disciplina de produção de vídeos nos cursos de Licenciatura em Matemática da rede pública. Justifica-se pela crescente demanda por recursos didáticos digitais e pela importância de preparar futuros professores para utilizar essas ferramentas. O problema de pesquisa aborda como a disciplina de produção de vídeos pode ser integrada aos cursos de Licenciatura em Matemática. O objetivo geral é analisar as ementas dos cursos para identificar a presença ou ausência dessa disciplina. A fundamentação teórica baseia-se em estudos acerca do uso de vídeos na educação. A metodologia envolve análise documental das ementas dos cursos de Licenciatura em Matemática das principais universidades públicas. Os resultados mostram que poucas universidades oferecem disciplinas específicas acerca da produção de vídeos, mas algumas possuem conteúdos relacionados. Conclui-se que a inserção dessa disciplina pode enriquecer a formação dos professores, sendo necessário promover a formação continuada e a melhoria da infraestrutura. Sugere-se futuras pesquisas em relação ao impacto desses cursos na prática docente.
ANÁLISE DO PÚBLICO MASCULINO ÀS TÉCNICAS DE AUTOCUIDADO FACIAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO NO NORTE DO ESPÍRITO SANTO
Authors: Santos Dener Rodrigues , Valbuza Eduarda Ricardo , Malavace Joverlania , Barbosa Mateus Silva , Meira Mateus de , Oliveira Yuri bassi de , Prates Rhadja
Published: July 2024

Faculdade MultivixRESUMOObjetivo:Entender o grau de compreensão dos homens sobre as técnicas de autocuidado existentes e a utilização de produtos voltados ao público masculino. Além de traçar um perfil de consumo do público alvo, a fim de entender quais fatores podem ser explorados tanto para aumento da venda de cosméticos e estímulo do comércio local quanto para melhoria da qualidade de vida dos homens e sua autoestima. Métodos: A Priori foram analisados uma série de artigos tratando do relacionamento masculino com a utilização dos cosméticos através da leitura de documentos publicados durante o período de 2010 à 2024 nos repositórios Google Acadêmico e pubmed. Resultados: Um total de 43 respostas foram coletadas durante todo processo, sendo importante para colaborar com a fidelidade dos dados apresentados, a disposição das idades dos entrevistados. Conclusão: Dessa forma pôde-se obter resultados positivos a respeito da visão masculina as técnicas de autocuidado, sendo importante para compreensão dos padrões masculinos relacionados ao autocuidado e manutenção da saúde individual e coletiva .
INTEGRAÇÃO DE INOVAÇÃO SOCIAL, EMPREENDEDORISMO, PROPRIEDADE INTELECTUAL E DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: UMA ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR
Authors: BENTES M. B. M.
Published: July 2024

O estudo objetiva discutir a integração entre inovação social, empreendedorismo, propriedade intelectual e desenvolvimento científico no ensino superior. Metodologicamente, realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura, com análise de periódicos indexados de 1996 a 2023. Os resultados destacam o papel essencial dos Núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica (NITs) nas universidades, gerenciando a propriedade intelectual e facilitando a inovação. Também se ressalta a importância do ensino superior na promoção da inovação, pesquisa e desenvolvimento econômico. Apesar dos desafios como a desconexão entre academia e prática e a fragmentação curricular, as instituições de ensino superior são vistas como catalisadores de inovação e desenvolvimento social. A abordagem multidisciplinar se divisor de águas para compreender a complexidade das interações entre essas áreas e para propor soluções integradas. Portanto, enfrentar esses desafios é necessário para garantir um futuro mais inclusivo e sustentável.
USOS E POTENCIALIDADES DOS RECURSOS HÍDRICOS SUBTERRÂNEOS DO MUNICÍPIO DE BARAÚNA, RN
Authors: Melo A.C.C , Tavares J.L.
Published: July 2024

A gestão das águas subterrâneas é essencial para a preservação e a garantia de abastecimento futuro. Entretanto, estudos sobre o uso das águas e as potencialidades dos aquíferos em regiões semiáridas são escassos. A área de trabalho corresponde ao município de Baraúna, no Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, que está inserida na Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Apodi-Mossoró e na Faixa Litorânea Norte de Escoamento Difuso. A expansão da fruticultura irrigada na região tem impactado diretamente no aumento da explotação das águas subterrâneas, despertando o interesse em estudos sobre aquíferos da área. Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal avaliar o uso e as potencialidades das águas subterrâneas no Município de Baraúna. Foram analisados dados de 344 poços que estão regularizados junto ao Instituto de Gestão das Águas do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, dentre outorgas e usos insignificantes. Nesse conjunto, foi observado que o maior consumo de água subterrânea ocorre na zona rural, ocasionado pela irrigação, onde explota-se majoritariamente água do aquífero cárstico, Jandaíra, que está sendo afetado tanto de forma quantitativa quanto qualitativa. De modo geral, a gestão das águas subterrâneas em Baraúna, assim como no Brasil e no mundo, tem sido feita de forma corretiva e não preventiva, apesar de esse ser um dos compromissos assumidos pelo Brasil na Agenda 2030 da ONU. A falta da gestão das águas subterrâneas na área reflete na superexploração do aquífero Jandaíra, que poderá, em um curto período, ocasionar o colapso no abastecimento de água, provocando uma situação de escassez hídrica.
Water Absorption Effect on Tensile Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Blend with Recycle Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber Gloves (NBRr) in Saline Water
Authors: Zainal Mustaffa , Santiagoo Ragunathan , Razi Razi , Mohammed Syakirah Afiza , Vijean Vikneswaran , Amneera Wan Amiza , Melvin Allan , Subramaniam Kamalraj
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, waste acrylonitrile butadiene rubber glove (NBRr) has been studied for use in building materials. The primary limitation of using rubber in construction was its low water absorption capacity. The goal of this research is to investigate the effect of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) on water absorption and the temperature differential (20 and 30 oC) of NBRr blender composite in distilled water (DW) and saline water (SW). The rubber glove has been blended with heated two-rolled mills at 120 °C. The substance had been compressed using a hot press. Five samples had already been created. The sample was formed like a dumbbell. The five samples were immersed in DS and SW for 30 days at temperatures of 25°C and 35°C, respectively. The result shown the tensile strength, elongation at break Eb and Young’s modulus of LLDPE/NBRr blend decrease. The tensile properties of saline water lower compare to distilled water due to corrosion and degradation. Saline water contains dissolved salts, which can contribute to corrosion and degradation of the materials. The presence of salts can accelerate chemical reactions, leading to the degradation of the polymer matrix and the rubber phase. This degradation can weaken the material and reduce its tensile strength. Moreover, as the temperature increases, the thermal energy also increases, causing the polymer chains to gain more kinetic energy. This increased energy disrupts the intermolecular forces and reduces the overall molecular interactions within the material. Weaker intermolecular interactions lead to a decrease in tensile strength. As conclusion, hydrothermal effect tensile properties when temperature increase tensile properties decrease. distilled water has better diffusion than saltwater. LLDPE/NBRr blend was discovered that both distilled and salt-water absorption resulted in a decrease in tensile properties.
The Influence of Basalt Aggregate on The Mechanical Performance of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Mixtures
Authors: Mohamad Taher Mohammad Nasir , Aman Mohamad Yusri , Bujang Hazirah
Published: July 2024

The increasing of traffic load within years reduced the ability to withstand the load path structure, stiffness and strength of the pavement. Along with the development in heavy traffic volume on roads, particularly in tropical locations, the rutting impact has emerged as one of the most significant failures in recent years. A great deal of research has been done to improve the durability and long-term performance of asphalt mixtures in dynamic environments. This paper investigates the effect of basalt aggregate on the improvement of rutting and moisture performance of hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures. In this respect, Marshall mix design was employed in the preparation of the specimens. Dynamic creep and moisture susceptibility test have been carried out to evaluate the mechanical properties of the HMA mixture with 30%, 50% and 100% of basalt aggregate replacement. As a result, the performance (creep modulus, permanent deformation and tensile strength) of modified HMA improved remarkably 40- 90% with replacement of 50% basalt aggregate. Based on this studies, the basalt aggregate and its combinations with granite aggregate in asphalt mixes has a significant effect on mechanical properties of HMA mixtures.
Correlative Investigation on Dielectric-Mechanical-Morphological Characteristic for Kenaf-Glass-Hybrid Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Authors: Mohd Yasin Siti Mariah , Rojan Mohd Afendi Rojan , Kamarrudin Nur Saifullah , Syafiq W.M. , Majid Mariam , Abu Bakar Shahriman , Cheng Ee Meng , Ong Hong Liang , Ahmad Azman , Akmar Abdullah Kamarul
Published: July 2024

In recent years, there are many applications where synthetic fibers and natural fibers are used as reinforcing materials in composites, such as the automotive and aerospace industries, the medical industry, and the construction industry. While these hybrid fibers effectively enhance mechanical and electrical properties, research into electrical characteristics remains inadequate and is an ongoing endeavor. In this work, synthetic woven glass fibers and natural woven kenaf fibers were used to fabricate composite materials by vacuum infusion technique. The dielectric properties of three different substrates, glass fibers, kenaf fibers and glass/kenaf fibers reinforced epoxy composites were investigated at 0° orientation. The ENA Network Analyzer was used to measure dielectric properties in a wide microwave frequency range. The substrates were single-joint overlapped with an adhesive and then mechanically tested. The shear strength of the joint as a function of strain, was tested using a Shimadzu universal testing machine. Visual inspections were performed to determine the failure modes of the composites. The dielectric constant and loss factor of the glass fiber composite were the highest, while the kenaf fiber composite had the lowest value. When a small amount of glass fibers is incorporated into kenaf fibers, which is called a hybrid composite, the polarization increases and the mechanical strength also increases compared to the kenaf fiber composite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the fractured tensile tests was performed to understand the nature of the interfaces between glass, kenaf and matrix. The kenaf/matrix interface was heterogeneous but exhibited voids, resulting in low dielectric properties and mechanical strength. By inserting a small amount of glass fibers, the hybrid with kenaf fibers improve the dielectric constant by 20.7% and the dielectric loss factor by 27% compared with the kenaf fiber composite. The results also show that the composites exhibit a correlation between the dielectric properties, tensile strength, and the morphological nature of the interfaces.
Exploring Science Teachers’ Perspectives on STEAM Learning
Authors: Yulianti Erni , Phang Fatin Aliah , Hamimi Erti Hamimi , Abdul Rahman Nor Farahwahidah , Suwono Hadi
Published: July 2024

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning has proven to be effective for 21st century education. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding how teachers understand and implement STEAM in schools, particularly in science education. This study aims to explore science teachers’ perspectives on STEAM learning. This case study focused on four dimensions: teachers' understanding, experience, state of mind, and expectations. The study involved 448 Indonesian science teachers from 24 provinces. Data were collected through an online questionnaire using Google Forms. The analysis employed inductive content analysis, extracting themes, sub-themes, categories, and codes from participants’ responses. Indonesian science teachers acknowledged their limited understanding of STEAM. They found the existing STEAM frameworks and seminars insufficient in providing clear guidance. They expressed a need for a more explicit STEAM framework that is easy to implement. Additionally, they requested comprehensive examples of lesson plans that demonstrate the application of STEAM in their classrooms. Thus, this study highlights the need for improved understanding and implementation of STEAM learning among science teachers. Clear guidance, comprehensive frameworks, and practical examples are necessary to support educators in effectively integrating STEAM into various educational contexts.
Merentasi Pengajaran Tradisional: Satu Kerangka Konseptual Transformasi Pembelajaran Teradun terhadap Kemahiran Membaca Melalui Modul I-Saboba di Prasekolah
Authors: Narayanasamy Arulmozhi , Mohamad Jaafar Anis Norma
Published: July 2024

Penyelidikan ini bertujuan untuk mengemukakan satu kerangka konseptual yang memperincikan transformasi pembelajaran teradun terhadap kemahiran membaca melalui penggunaan “Modul I-Saboba” yang berintegrasikan konsep belajar melalui bemain dan teknologi terkini. Pendidikan prasekolah memainkan peranan penting dalam pembangunan kemahiran asas kanak-kanak. Kemahiran asas dalam pendidikan prasekolah di Malaysia terbahagi kepada empat kemahiran termasuk kemahiran membaca yang dianggap aspek penting dalam mencapai kejayaan akademik seseorang murid. Ketidakupayaan membaca merupakan antara cabaran serius dalam pendidikan dan menjadi semakin serius akibat pandemik COVID-19 yang boleh menghambat perkembangan akademik kanak-kanak. Menanggapi isu ini, penyelidikan ini menggariskan satu kerangka konseptual bagi transformasi pengajaran kemahiran membaca melalui “Modul I-Saboba”. Dengan latar belakang Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia (PPPM) yang menekankan kemahiran asas 4M dan penekanan yang diberikan kepada kemahiran membaca dalam Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan (KSPK), serta ketiadaan modul pengajaran khusus untuk kemahiran membaca dalam pendidikan prasekolah, penyelidikan ini meneliti keperluan untuk mengubah cara pengajaran kemahiran membaca dalam pendidikan prasekolah. Penyelidikan ini menyoroti keperluan pembangunan modul pengajaran kemahiran membaca yang berkesan dalam pendidikan prasekolah. Kaedah gabungan kualitatif dan kuantitatif digunakan dalam penyelidikan ini, berpandukan peringkat model ADDIE, dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuasi eksperimen untuk mencapai objektif penyelidikan. Data daripada pelbagai sumber, termasuk penyelidikan lepas dan permasalahan semasa, menyumbang kepada pembentukan kerangka konseptual yang menjadi asas kepada pembangunan “Modul I-Saboba” untuk meningkatkan tahap penguasaan kemahiran membaca dalam kalangan murid-murid prasekolah. Secara keseluruhan, diharapkan “Modul I-Saboba” yang mengintegrasikan konsep belajar melalui bermain, dan teknologi terkini berpotensi sebagai alat pembelajaran yang mampu merentasi pengajaran tradisional dengan menekankan penguasaan kemahiran membaca murid-murid prasekolah dalam suasana pembelajaran yang menyeronokkan dan mencabar. Di samping itu, penyelidikan ini juga menekankan pentingnya menyediakan sumber pembelajaran yang berkualiti dan berkesan dalam usaha meningkatkan mutu pendidikan yang mampu bersaing di peringkat global. Diharapkan hasil penyelidikan ini dapat memberi sumbangan yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan keberkesanan pengajaran kemahiran membaca melalui “Modul I-Saboba” dalam pembelajaran teradun, serta merangsang minat dan potensi murid-murid prasekolah dengan cara yang lebih terstruktur dan efektif.
Critical Thinking and Teaching Conception of Nigerian Physics Teachers in Inquiry-based Learning Classroom
Authors: Bako Aliyu , Phang Fatin Aliah , Pusppanathan Jaysuman , Nawi Nina Diana
Published: July 2024

In as much as teaching is meant for attending people’s experience and beyond then teachers must be ready to negotiate their conceptions to tally with the people’s aspirations. This study revisited the long averted aspect of teaching (teaching conception and critical thinking) particularly in physics amongst secondary school physics teachers in Nigeria. Classroom observation and interview was conducted within a period of three months on a sample of 4 secondary school physics teachers who claimed to adopt the inquiry-based learning while teaching. The recordings were transcribed and analysed using content analysis method. The physics teachers were found to be more inclined towards the traditional method of teaching instead of the constructivist teaching method which serves as the main goal of teaching. A framework is therefore developed from the findings to assist physics teachers and educational planners to effectively implement the constructivist paradigm in physics lessons with particular reference to inquiry-based learning teaching strategy.
The Lecturers' Views towards “Mentorship360Hub”
Authors: Awang Ali Fariha Diyana , Idris Rashidin
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the viewpoints of university lecturers on Mentorship360Hub, a novel mentorship platform introduced to address the time constraints inherent in mentorship programs. Recognizing the demanding schedules of both mentors and mentees, this study focuses on the implementation of Mentorship360Hub in a university located in Selangor. This study explores the perspectives of the lecturers regarding Mentorship360Hub, an innovative mentorship platform designed to enhance academic and professional development. This study utilized semi-structured interviews with fifteen university lecturers experienced with Mentorship360Hub, selected for their involvement in mentorship activities and familiarity with the platform. Interviews covered usability, benefits, challenges, and improvement suggestions, focusing on how Mentorship360Hub addresses time constraints in mentorship programs. Data was transcribed using Otter.ai and analyzed thematically with NVivo to identify key themes and insights. Inter-rater reliability was assessed to ensure consistency in assessments. The study underscores Mentorship360Hub's beneficial influence on academic institutions, enhancing mentorship access and communication while providing scheduling flexibility, although it encounters challenges like platform unfamiliarity and the need for improved training. Overall, Mentorship360Hub plays a significant role in supporting students' success, but improvements in user experience and training resources are necessary for its continued effectiveness. These findings provide valuable insights for educators, administrators, and developers aiming to enhance mentorship initiatives within academic settings, stressing the significance of tailoring platforms to lecturers' distinct needs and preferences for successful and enduring implementation.
Empowering Malaysian Academics: Crafting Online Learning Adaptation Guidelines
Authors: Abd Wahab Alawiyah , Azmi Nor Nashrah
Published: July 2024

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic posed an unparalleled challenge to the higher education sector, necessitating universities to rapidly shift towards improvisation and the widespread adoption of online learning. This transition, while unexpected, has catalysed a surge in innovations tailored to diverse educational needs. Surprisingly, there is a scarcity of recent empirical analyses focusing on the challenges of online learning, particularly from the perspective of educators themselves. In light of this, our study seeks to shed light on the unique challenges faced by Malaysian academics in adapting to online learning during the pandemic. Our objective extends beyond mere identification, as we endeavour to formulate comprehensive online learning guidelines tailored specifically to the Malaysian academic context. We gathered data from 173 academics teaching at public universities in Central Malaysia, employing a 73-item questionnaire distributed through various online platforms, including email, Facebook, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn. The results reveal a significant departure from earlier findings, as the identified challenges from previous research did not resonate with our respondents, with mean scores for each challenge falling below 3.0. This suggests that Malaysian academics have successfully navigated these challenges. In pursuit of our second objective, we crafted a set of online learning guidelines grounded in four critical components: 1) content knowledge, 2) material quality knowledge, 3) technological knowledge, and 4) technological accessibility and equality. These guidelines were formulated based on the insights gained from our questionnaire data and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Model. Our study contributes to the broader discourse on online learning during the pandemic by providing a nuanced understanding of the experiences and needs of Malaysian academics, ultimately equipping them with a robust framework to enhance their online teaching practices.
Physicochemical Characteristics of Encapsulated Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Extract: Comparison of Maltodextrin and Gum Arabic Concentrations as Coating Materials
Authors: Nurhadi Bambang , Gavrila Amanda , Rahimah Souvia , Mahani Mahani , Saputra Rudy Adi
Published: July 2024

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) contains piperine, its main alkaloid compound. However, piperine has low bioavailability due to its poor solubility in water. To address this issue, encapsulation is used. The objective of this study is to produce a water-soluble and stable black pepper extract encapsulated powder. The study encapsulated piperine using three concentrations of maltodextrin and gum arabic ratio as coating materials, namely MG1 (75:25), MG2 (25:75) and MG3 (0:100). The mixture was then combined with 30 % piperine extract using an ultrasonic processor and dried for 6 hours at 60°C in a vacuum dryer. The study results indicate that the concentration of maltodextrin and gum arabic MG1 positively affected the physicochemical characteristics of black pepper extract encapsulation. The MG1 exhibited a solubility level of 86.26 % in water, an encapsulation efficiency value of 78 % and a piperine content was stable at value of 7.08 - 7.49 % during storage.
The Preference for Purchasing Rattan Furniture among Residents in Taman Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Authors: Bawon Paiman , Mohd Hasmadi Ismail  , Abu Kassim Nurhidayatul Soleha , Rahmawaty Rahmawaty
Published: July 2024

A study was carried out to evaluate consumer knowledge of rattan furniture and determine the factors that consumers prioritize when purchasing rattan furniture. Recognizing that various factors can affect consumer choices, thus rattan furniture manufacturers will need to align with current customer preferences. These preferences encompasses aspects e.g. sustainable consumption, social status, environmental safety and modern design. Data was gathered via random sampling using a questionnaire, and descriptive statistics were applied to analyze the frequency and percentage of responses. The questionnaires were distributed via online to 315 respondents in Taman Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The findings of the survey indicated that rattan furniture usage was perceived as safe, with 62.86 % of respondents answering affirmatively and 37.14 % negatively. Similarly, a majority (56.83 %) considered the environmental impact of rattan furniture production to be minimal. Additionally, most respondents (89.94 %) deemed rattan's characteristics—flexibility, strength and lightness—suitable for furniture production. The survey also revealed that modernity was the primary purchasing factor for respondents, followed by social status, environmental safety and sustainable consumption. These insights into consumer preferences can guide rattan furniture manufacturers and retailers in making informed decisions regarding production and marketing strategies.