bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROPOSTA DE MODELO PARA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO E ACOMPANHAMENTO DE SGA EM INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Castro Alessandro Garcia de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo se constitui na formulação de uma proposta de diretrizes para implantação de sistema de gestão ambiental em IES (Instituição De Ensino Superior). A metodologia se traduz em revisão da literatura e de documentos, realização de grupo focal, análise e discussão de resultados. Os achados deste artigo são provenientes dos métodos de revisão da literatura e do grupo focal. a revisa~o mostrou que o escopo do sistema de gestão ambiental. A base para a transformac¸a~o na gesta~o da organizac¸a~o foi o conhecimento das suas reais necessidades ambientais e educacionais. No resultado da pesquisa preliminar foi percebido que a falta de uma política ambiental e o desconhecimento dos seus aspectos ambientais geravam ações de núcleos paradigma´ticos distintos. A contribuição para as pra´ticas organizacionais do caso estudado situa-se em avanc¸ar no aperfeic¸oamento da aplicac¸a~o de princi´pios a` responsabilidade ambiental. No que tange a contribuic¸a~o para as cie^ncias da gesta~o organizacional, este estudo conte´m analise estruturada de aplicação de princípios de gesta~o ambiental em instituic¸a~o de ensino, o que e´ considerado um aporte original a` literatura. Ao final do estudo sa~o apresentadas diretrizes com o propo´sito de aplicac¸a~o de princi´pios de sistemas de gesta~o ambiental a instituic¸a~o de ensino superior.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Sistema de Gesta~o Ambiental. Sistema de Gesta~o. Gesta~o de Instituic¸a~o de Ensino Superior.
Ensaios sísmicos MASW como método de investigação complementar do solo: o caso do Edifício Copan em São Paulo.
Authors: Bernardo Daniel Farias da Silva , Oliveira Fabiana Lopes de , Gandolfo Otávio Coaracy Brasil , Campos Gisleine Coelho de
Published: April 2024

No presente artigo, são apresentados os resultados dos ensaios sísmicos de Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) realizados no subsolo do Edifício Copan, ícone arquitetônico e marco referencial da arquitetura paulistana. O objetivo do ensaio foi avaliar a rigidez dos materiais em subsuperfície ao longo do terreno de embasamento do edifício, tentando identificar os locais onde estes apresentam maiores ou menores valores. Este método indireto e não destrutivo, por fornecer uma alta razão sinal/ruído, é adequado para ser usado em áreas urbanas, onde é comum a presença de pouco espaço livre, com diferentes pisos, pavimentos e elevado nível de ruídos ambientais, principalmente vibrações. Dos seis pontos investigados, cinco forneceram resultados que puderam ser interpretados. Dos dois pontos que apresentaram os melhores resultados, pôde ser estabelecida uma relação com o que se sabia, a partir de fontes primárias e bibliográficas, da área sob o edifício Copan.
Gestão de Restrições e Monitoramento Remoto de Obras com Imagens 360º
Authors: Egydio Juliano , Olivieri Hylton , Hashizume Sandra Haruna
Published: April 2024

Nos últimos anos, a construção civil vem passando por uma transformação digital, visando processos mais eficientes e colaborativos dentro e fora do canteiro de obras. O Last Planner System (LPS), sistema com origem na filosofia lean construction, é uma abordagem que se destaca por eliminar restrições e gargalos, bem como antecipar soluções, permitindo a execução contínua das atividades. Alinhado a essa abordagem, o monitoramento remoto de obras com câmeras 360º oferece uma perspectiva imersiva no canteiro de obras, independentemente da localização da equipe de gestão. Este artigo é baseado na pesquisa desenvolvida
no Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Habitação do IPT, que propôs um sistema que combina a gestão de remoção de restrições com o monitoramento remoto, usando câmeras
360º móveis. O estudo exploratório analisou o desempenho do sistema em casos reais, com e sem imagens 360º móveis, de obras com tecnologias construtivas industrializadas e equipes distintas. Além de apresentar as diretrizes para a implantação do sistema, os resultados demonstram que a combinação da gestão de restrições com o monitoramento remoto de obras por imagens 360º móveis proporciona melhorias na coordenação e na organização das atividades no canteiro de obras, promovendo maior eficiência e mais colaboração.
Fabricação de Medicamentos Estéreis: Diretrizes para Controle de Contaminação
Authors: Luchi Andrea , Rodrigues Maria Filomena de Andrade , Couvo Nathalia da Silva , Léo Patricia
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever brevemente as diretrizes de Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF) para medicamentos estéreis no Brasil (Instrução Normativa IN 35/2019), e fazer uma breve explanação comparada com as alterações já definidas nas diretrizes do EU GMP Anexo 1 da Comissão Europeia e PIC/s. De acordo com a Comissão Europeia foi necessária a revisão das diretrizes (EU GMP Anexo 1 – Fabricação de Medicamentos Estéreis) para atendimento regulatório e desenvolvimento tecnológico, alinhado com o
ICH Q9 (Gerenciamento de Riscos da Qualidade), e ICH Q10 (Sistema de Qualidade Farmacêutica). As novas diretrizes permitem que os fabricantes de produtos estéreis
tenham como base ferramentas para avaliação e melhorias do processo, eliminando ambiguidades e inconsistências. Em agosto de 2022, a Comissão Europeia lançou a revisão da norma EU GMP Anexo 1 e concedeu o prazo de um ano para entrar em vigência (25 de agosto de 2023), sendo que para o item relacionado a liofilização artigo 8.123 concedeu até 25 de agosto de 2024 para implementação. O intuito do EU GMP
Anexo 1 é fornecer orientação para projetos e controle de instalações, equipamentos, sistemas, e procedimentos, aplicando os princípios de Quality Risk Management (QRM).
Ressalta ainda a necessidade de implementar um contamination Control Strategy (CCS) para minimizar a contaminação microbiana, particulados e endotoxina/pirogênio, sendo que os pontos considerados críticos devem ser controlados e monitorados.
EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS: CENÁRIO INTERNACIONAL/1980
Authors: Silva Idabel Nascimento da , BARROS BETIJANE SOARES DE
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as transformações e desafios enfrentados por jovens e adultos no cenário internacional a partir da década de 1980, considerando os aspectos econômicos, sociais, culturais e políticos. A utilizada para atingirmos esse objetivo, foram realizadas pesquisas em fontes acadêmicas e especializadas, análise de dados históricos e revisão da literatura sobre o tema. Foram considerados estudos e relatórios que abordam as mudanças ocorridas no mundo a partir da década de 1980 e seu impacto na vida dos jovens e adultos. A partir da análise realizada, foi possível observar que os jovens e adultos no cenário internacional enfrentaram importantes transformações e desafios a partir da década de 1980. A globalização, as mudanças tecnológicas, os movimentos sociais e culturais influenciaram diretamente a vida desses grupos, exigindo maior qualificação profissional, engajamento político e social, e uma nova forma de expressão cultural. O período foi marcado por uma busca por igualdade, justiça e direitos, impulsionando ações e políticas em prol da juventude e da população adulta. Essas mudanças moldaram as experiências e perspectivas dos jovens e adultos, refletindo um cenário dinâmico e desafiador no âmbito internacional.
EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS EM ALAGOAS: Uma análise dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos
Authors: Silva Janaina Marcia da , Fregadolli Andrea Marques Vanderlei
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho possui o objetivo de debater a Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) no estado de Alagoas. Para tal, mostra-se pertinente compreender o que é o EJA, assim como analisar os pressupostos teórico-metodológicos. Para isso, realizou-se um aprofundamento bibliográfico sobre o tema, a partir da compreensão de diferentes autores que contribuíram para uma reflexão sobre o entendimento do EJA, em Ribeiro (2001), Andrade (2004), Gadotti (2005), Corrêa (2008). Do mesmo modo, é importante destacar os pressupostos teórico-metodológicos expostos na proposta pedagógica a partir do Plano Estadual de Educação de Alagoas (PEE) para o entendimento do EJA no estado. Dessa maneira, é indiscutível a importância que a educação de jovens e adultos assume na formação humana, haja vista, que o conhecimento é um processo inerente para toda a vida.
CYBERCULTURALISMO NOMOFÓBICO: MEDIAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Silva Sandro Moretti , Vanderley Simone Maria Dos Santos , BARROS BETIJANE SOARES DE
Published: April 2024

Esse artigo sintetiza os impactos causados através do mau uso do smartphone no ambiente educacional, pelos aprendentes, dessa forma conscientizando a sociedade, que apesar do empoderamento das novas tecnologias trazerem conectividade e convergência e aproximar a sociedade educacional globalizada por um lado, por outro, tem provocado intempéries como a crise civilizacional, transformando os sujeitos em seres antissociais devido à síndrome da nomofobia e insolado os mesmos no matrix da cybercultura afetando dessa forma psicologicamente o indivíduo, e mudando assim o seu comportamento sociocultural. A metodologia adotada visa o esclarecimento da pesquisa, por meio de revisão bibliográfica, com enfoque de natureza qualitativa. A educação tem um papel sociocultural, por meio do docente, de intervir através da mediação conscientizando os aprendentes a mudar cognitivamente seu comportamento de conectividade e de isolamento no matrix digital, para um comportamento sociointeracionista humanista e cognoscente para o uso mais moderado do smartphone.
Hematological and biochemical indices, Rumen pH, Ammonia concentration in rumen liquor and Urine pH of white Fulani (Bunaji) bull Yearling calves fed graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw supplemented with maize offal and cowpea husk
Authors: Adamu B  , Ya`u Adamu Furo  , A.U Dapellum  , Surayya A  , Usman Abba Muhammed
Published: April 2024

The study was carried out at Duware farm along Yola-Fufore Road Adamawa state. Nigeria to determine the hematological and biochemical indices, rumen pH, ammonia concentration in rumen liquor and urine pH of white Fulani (Bunaji) bull Yearling calves fed graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw supplemented with maize offal and cowpea husk. Six yearling white Fulani (Bunaji) bull calves weighed 80kg-100kg was used for the research. The treatments diets consist of graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw supplemented with maize offal in T1, graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw supplemented with cowpea husk in T2, and graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw only in T3 (control group). The feeds was offered at 8; 00 am in the morning and 6: 00 pm in the evening, remnants was weight before fresh feeds were offered, mineral lick and water was provided ad-libitum, and animals were weight weekly to determine their growth performance. Two weeks adaptation period was carried out, the experiment last for three months including the adaptation period. Techniques and statistical package for data analysis was completely randomize design (CRD) and the values were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using least significant difference (LSD) to separate the means. Results revealed that the hematological and biochemical indices PCV, RBC, WBC, HBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Total protein, albumin, globulin, creatinine, urea Con. Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Monocytes were significantly (P<0.05) difference across the treatments means, but are not significantly (P>0.05) difference among T2 and T3 in Eosinophil (%),rumen pH, ammonia concentration in rumen liquor NH3(mg/100ml) and urine pH were not significantly affected (P>0.05) by the inclusion level of urea-molasses in an ensiled rice straw in the diets, it can be concluded that the hematological and biochemical indices fall within the recommended values and white Fulani (Bunaji) bull Yearling calves can be fed graded levels of urea and molasses ensiled rice straw supplemented with maize offal and cowpea husk without any deleterious effects.
Power quality improvement of PWM AC Chopper fed capacitor run induction motor using BFO, PSO and CSO Algorithm
Authors: Murali Narayanamurthy  , Annamalai Muthu  , Gobimohan Sivasubramanian  , Vidhya Prakash Rajendran
Published: April 2024

This paper exhibits performance enhancement of PWM AC chopper fed capacitor run induction motor by using optimization algorithm. The PWM AC chopper utilizes enhanced asymmetrical pulse width modulation technique by incorporating four pulses in quarter cycle. The switching instants are obtained optimally by bacteria foraging optimization, particle swarm optimization and cuckoo search optimization algorithm. The power quality parameters considered in this paper are total harmonic distortion of current, total harmonic distortion of voltage, power factor and efficiency. The simulation result shows that proposed algorithm shows better performance compared to other optimization techniques.
Harnessing business analytics for gaining competitive advantage in emerging markets: A systematic review of approaches and outcomes
Authors: Henry Ejiga Adama  , Chukwuekem David Okeke
Published: April 2024

In today's rapidly evolving global economy, businesses operating in emerging markets face unique challenges and opportunities. To gain a competitive edge in such dynamic environments, harnessing the power of business analytics has become imperative. This systematic review aims to explore the diverse approaches and outcomes associated with leveraging business analytics for competitive advantage in emerging markets. The study employs a comprehensive review methodology, analyzing a wide range of scholarly articles, case studies, and industry reports. Through this systematic approach, key themes and patterns emerge, shedding light on the multifaceted strategies employed by organizations to leverage business analytics effectively. Findings reveal that successful utilization of business analytics in emerging markets involves several interconnected dimensions. These include data collection and management, advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling and data mining, and the integration of analytics into strategic decision-making processes. Moreover, organizational factors such as leadership support, organizational culture, and resource allocation significantly influence the effectiveness of business analytics initiatives. Furthermore, the review highlights the diverse outcomes associated with adopting business analytics in emerging markets. These outcomes encompass enhanced operational efficiency, improved customer insights, better risk management, and the identification of new market opportunities. Additionally, business analytics enables organizations to adapt swiftly to market changes and gain a deeper understanding of customer behaviors and preferences. Overall, this systematic review underscores the critical role of business analytics in enabling organizations to navigate the complexities of emerging markets and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It provides valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers seeking to leverage analytics-driven strategies for success in dynamic business environments.
Cordyceps militaris as an alternative source of food, nutrition and medicine
Authors: Rohit Rawat  , Amita Gupta  , Nidhi Tripathi
Published: April 2024

In 2020 Covid 19 outbreak wreaked havoc on the entire world. Through constant hard days, the pandemic has taught us how important it is to have better immunity in our body to avoid diseases like covid 19. In the present-day scenario, there are a handful of factors like pollution, adulterated food items, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides, etc. which are slowly decreasing our immunity. In such a situation, Cordyceps militaris has emerged as a great solution. Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal mushroom, its products have been used as medicine in China for centuries, slowly, Cordyceps militaris is gaining fame in India and many other countries due to its exceptional immunomodulatory and other medicinal properties. Nutrition and immunity are two of the essential factors behind a healthy life. Cordyceps militaris imparts a positive effect on both. It is known for its nutritional and medicinal properties such as anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, effective in liver disorders, effective sexual disorder, cardiovascular diseases, antimalarial, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-osteoporotic, anti-arthritic, anti-diabetic anti-fungal, immunomodulatory, etc. Due to the aforesaid exceptional properties, it increases health benefits manifold.
Effect of the addition of soursop juice (Annona muricata L., 1753) to egg yolk citrate extender on the quality of bull semen
Authors: Pierrette Ngo Bahebeck  , Adamou Mohamadou  , Estelle Germaine Nnanga Mvondo  , Claude Noudjio Kezeter  , Isabelle Leinyuy Nyuysemo  , Victorine Mungi Nsongka  , Kingsley Agbor Etchu
Published: April 2024

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of the addition of soursop (Annona muricata L., 1753) juice to the citrate-egg yolk extender (EYC) on the quality of cryopreserved bull semen. After pre-evaluation, the semen was distributed in five extenders T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 containing respectively 0% soursop juice (SJ) (T1), 25% SJ (T2), 50% SJ (T3), 75% SJ (T4), 100% SJ (T5) and microscopic evaluation was performed daily to assess plasma membrane integrity (PMI), progressive motility of spermatozoa (MP) and sperm pH until all sperm were dead. The results indicate a significant increase in spermatozoa PMI and MP (p<0.05) in the case of treatment with 50% SJ (T3). Spermatozoa showed a motility of 50.78% 9 days later in the citrate-egg yolk extender containing 50% SJ (T3), whereas at day 9, spermatozoa in the other extenders had a progressive motility of less than 50%. Similar results were obtained for PMI with 50.78% of spermatozoa having an intact plasma membrane 9 days later in the citrate-egg yolk extender containing 50% SJ whereas the PMI of cells in the other stents was less than 50%. However, the pH of the extender containing 50% SJ was closest to 7 during the experimental period. The results of this experiment suggest that the addition of 50% soursop juice (T3) to the citrate-egg yolk extender could be adopted as an acceptable alternative to traditional egg yolk-based extenders for the cryopreservation of bull semen.
Concepts of hermeticism and gnosticism in contemporary science fiction
Authors: Kazakova Irina Borisovna
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research is to clarify the features of the interpretation of the concepts of hermeticism and gnosticism in science fiction in the late 20th and 21st centuries devoted to the problems of trans- and posthumanism. The paper examines the features of the integration of gnostic and hermetic ideas into modern English-language science fiction. The scientific novelty of the research lies in considering the works of contemporary science fiction writers (G. Egan, R. Sawyer, N. Stephenson, W. Gibson, Ch. Stross) and in identifying the main variants of how gnostic and hermetic themes are developed in the writings of these writers. The author sees the influence of gnostic and hermetic ideas in science fiction works devoted to the topic of transhumanist changes in the form of interventions in the human body at the biochemical level, the themes of mind scanning and digital immortality, and the rational observer of the Universe. As a result, it is proved that gnostic and hermetic elements in contemporary science fiction devoted to the problems of trans- and posthumanism allow writers to include the problematic of hypothetical technologies for improving human nature into the context of a centuries-old religious tradition.
Pharmacogenomic Predictors of Antibiotic-Associated Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Critically Ill Children: Observational Study Results
Authors: Vlasova A. V. , Shubina Yu. F. , Gaziev I. R. , Sychev D. A.
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION. The pathogenesis of antibiotic-associated drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in children has not been fully elucidated to date. Certain genotypes in patients increase the probability of developing DILI. Therefore, the identification of pharmacogenetic markers associated with DILI in children is essential.

АIM. This study aimed to identify pharmacogenetic biomarkers of new-onset DILI associated with tigecycline and meropenem in children.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. This prospective observational study was conducted in the Morozov Children’s City Clinical Hospital from 1 February 2020 to 1 September 2021. The study analysed the incidence and types of antibiotic-associated adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in 100 critically ill children aged 0 to 17 years (44 boys and 56 girls). Pharmacogenetic testing was performed in children with ADRs (n=30) to identify potential mechanisms involved in the development of their ADRs. The authors isolated and tested DNA from buccal epithelium swabs using the Agena Bioscience iPLEX® PGx Pro-based VeriDose® Core Panel covering 68 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or short insertions and deletions (INDELs) and 5 copy number variants (CNVs).

RESULTS. The odds of developing DILI associated with meropenem and tigecycline were higher in carriers of the homozygous cytochrome genotype CYP3A5*3/*3 (OR: 12.6; 95% CI: 1.9–79.4, r=6.54, p=0.011) than in patients with the heterozygous genotype CYP3A5*1A/*3. The odds were even higher in patients not carrying the CYP3A5*1A/*3 genotype (OR: 17.14; 95% CI: 1.79–16.3, r=6.24, p=0.013). The detection of the CYP3A5*3/*3 ge­notype had a prognostic accuracy of 76.7%, a sensitivity of 82%, and a specificity of 74% in predicting the risk of DILI associated with meropenem and tigecycline. Moreover, children with DILI carried the heterozygous ge­notype SLCO1B1*1/*5 (rs4149056 polymorphism) more often than children with other adverse reactions ­associated with meropenem and tigecycline (r=9.8, p=0.002).

CONCLUSION. The results of this study prove the prognostic significance of the homozygous cytochrome genotype CYP3A*3/*3 as an indicator of a potential risk for developing DILI associated with meropenem and tigecycline in children in critical conditions.

The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under No. NCT04141657 on 24 October 2019.
Günah ile Tövbe Arasındaki Mahiyet İlişkisi
Authors: Tok Fatih
Published: April 2024

Yeryüzünün imar, inşa ve ıslahından sorumlu olan insan, zaman zaman hata, günah ya da suç işleyerek hem kendisine hem de çevresine zarar verebilmektedir. Bu durum onu hem insanlar nezdinde hem de Allah nazarında suçlu ve günahkâr kılmaktadır. Ancak Allah (cc) insanı, işlediği suçlardan ötürü hemen cezalandırmamaktadır. O, insana hatasını telafi edecek zaman ve fırsat vermektedir. Bu tür durumlarda insandan beklenen, vakit kaybetmeden pişmanlığını ifade ederek hatasından dönmesi, tövbe etmesi ve sebep olduğu zararı telafi etme çabası içerisinde olmasıdır. Zira ayetleri incelediğimizde tövbenin, sözlü olarak ifade edilen salt bir pişmanlıktan ibaret olmadığını görürüz. Kur’ân’a göre sahih ve makbul bir tövbe insanda, pişmanlık yanında bir daha aynı hataya düşmeme kararlılığı ve hem kendi nefsini hem de çevresini ıslah etme gayreti ortaya çıkarmalıdır. Tövbe sürecinde dikkat çeken husus, işlenen suçun ya da hatanın mahiyetinin sürecin seyrini belirliyor olmasıdır. Öyle ki tövbe sonucunda insan aslî fıtratına dönmüş olmalı ve işleyeceği salih amellerle yeryüzünün imar, inşa ve ıslah faaliyetlerine katkıda bulunmalıdır.
Türk Korku Sineması’nda İslami Unsurlar: “Büyü” Film Örneklemi
Authors: Uluç Mehmet , Kaçar Ferhat
Published: April 2024

Tür olarak korku, her ne kadar edebiyat ile ortaya çıkmışsa bile günümüzde sanatın hemen her alanında varlık bulmaktadır. Resimden oyun sanatlarına kadar sanatın birçok alanında olduğu gibi sinemada da korku türünde önemli üretimlerde bulunulmaktadır. Korkunun sinema filmlerindeki üretim biçimi mekânsal tasarımlardan karakterlerin davranışlarına, tercih edilen ışık ve gölgelendirmelerden kullanılan her türlü sese kadar sinemanın tüm unsurlarından faydalanmayı gerektirmektedir. Yanı sıra teknolojinin sunmuş olduğu teknik imkanlar sayesinde yaratılan korku unsurlarının ile birlikte filmlerin hitap ettiği toplumların belleğinde ve kültürel yapısında karşılığı olan toplumsal korkulardan da faydalanılmaktadır. Filmsel üretimlerin karşılık bulduğu toplumsal korkuların başında da din olgusu gelmektedir. Türk Kültürü'nde önemli bir yer edinen din olgusunun, Türk Korku Sineması açısından da benzer bir öneme sahip olduğu düşünülebilir. Bu doğrultuda yapılan çalışmada, Türk Korku Sineması'nda temsil edilen dini unsurların önemine odaklanılarak, “Büyü” (Orhan Oğuz-2004) filminde yer alan dinsel unsurlar betimsel çözümleme yöntemiyle analiz edilmektedir. Tercih edilen film ve yöntem ekseninde ilk olarak dini unsurların filmdeki sunumu incelenmiştir. Ardından, İslam dininde yer alan korku unsurları ile Büyü filmi içerisinde kullanılan korku öğeleri belirlenmiş ve bu unsurların filmde nasıl tasvir edildiği analiz edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda, korku unsurlarının sunum biçimi ile İslami ideoloji arasındaki ilişkinin hangi düzeyde gerçekleştiği tespit edilmiştir.
The False Belief in Free Will
Authors: Krueger Joachim Israel , Grüning David Joachim
Published: April 2024

The case against libertarian (i.e., radical) free will could have been closed in 1654 when Thomas Hobbes refuted the loosely-woven and theology-infused claims made by Bishop Bramhall. Many distinguished philosophers and scientists have followed Hobbes, while a few traditionalists and most laypeople hang on to their belief in free will. In this chapter, we present the case against free will yet again, hoping to add some fresh ideas and psychological contents to familiar arguments. We then consider contemporary measurement issues and entertain some what-if questions. We conclude that any fear of unfree will is misplaced. If people realized that, in fact, the doctrine of free will is more fearsome than the doctrine of determinism, some minds might be swayed. We remain guardedly pessimistic in this regard.
A standardized framework to test event-based experiments
Authors: Lepauvre Alex , Hirschhorn Rony , Bendtz Katarina , Mudrik Liad , Melloni Lucia
Published: April 2024

The replication crisis in experimental psychology and neuroscience has received much attention recently. This has led to wide acceptance of measures to improve scientific practices, such as preregistration and registered reports. Less efforts have been devoted to performing and reporting the results of systematic tests of the functioning of the experimental setup itself. Yet, inaccuracies in the performance of the experimental setup may affect the results of a study, lead to replication failures, and importantly, impede the ability to integrate results across studies. Prompted by challenges we experienced when deploying studies across six laboratories collecting EEG/MEG, fMRI, and intracranial EEG (iEEG), here we describe a framework for both testing and the reporting of the performance of the experimental setup. In addition, 100 researchers were surveyed to provide a snapshot of current common practices and community standards concerning testing in published experiments’ setups. Most researchers reported testing their experimental setups. Almost none, however, published the performed test or their results. Tests were diverse, targeting different aspects of the setup. Through simulations, we clearly demonstrate how even slight inaccuracies can impact the final results. We end with a standardized, open-source, step-by-step protocol for testing (visual) event-related experiments, shared via protocols.io. The protocol aims to provide researchers with a benchmark for future replications and insights into the research quality to help improve the reproducibility of results, accelerate multi-center studies, increase robustness, and enable integration across studies.
Simplifying Bayesian analysis of graphical models for the social sciences with easybgm: A user-friendly R-package
Authors: Huth Karoline , Keetelaar Sara , Sekulovski Nikola , van den Bergh Don , Marsman Maarten
Published: April 2024

Network psychometrics models psychological constructs as interconnected variables. Rather than treating variables as independent entities, network analysis views them as nodes in a system that interact with each other; their interactions yield partial associations. Recently, researchers have emphasized the use of Bayesian methods in graphical modeling to accurately quantify uncertainty in the model and its parameters. Several R packages have been developed that implement different Bayesian estimation approaches for graphical modeling in R. However, they all require different inputs and produce different outputs, making them difficult to use for applied researchers. In this paper, we present a user-friendly R package called easybgm that combines the powerful analysis tools into a cohesive package for applied re-searchers. The package allows researchers to fit any type of cross-sectional data, extract results, and visualize findings with network, edge evidence, and structure uncertainty plots. We introduce the package and demonstrate its use with two examples.
Effect of steeping time on the anti-nutrients composition of starch from red and white sorghum cultivars
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, P. M.B. 65,  Minna,  Niger State, Nigeria., Zubair A. B. , Femi F. A. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, P. M.B. 65,  Minna,  Niger State, Nigeria., Maxwell Y. M. O. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, P. M.B. 65,  Minna,  Niger State, Nigeria., Jiya M. J. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, P. M.B. 65,  Minna,  Niger State, Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a staple food that provides a major source of calories to large segments of the population living in semi-arid tropics of Africa and Asia. Steeping is an age-long process among all the available food processing techniques known to improve nutritional qualities, palatability and consumer appeal of sorghum. The study investigate the effects of steeping periods on the anti-nutrient composition of starches from two varieties of sorghum (red and white) were investigated. Sorghum grains steeped for 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours with water were processed into starch and sample from unsteeped sorghum served as control. The starch samples were analysed for anti-nutrients components using standard analytical procedure. Anti-nutrients investigated varied with cultivars and increased steeping time. Hydrogen cyanide observed was in the range of (1.34 to 1.86 mg/kg), tannin (1.30 to 4.82 mg/g), saponin (6.10 to 13.05 mg/g), oxalate (0.43 to 0.90 mg/g), phytate (2.15 to 9.06 mg/g), cardiac glycoside (9.30 to 13.35 mg/g), terpenoid (13.50 to 18.99 mg/g) and alkaloid (34.10 to 50.31%). There was no significant difference between starches from the two cultivars of sorghum (red and white) in most of the parameters investigated. However, the red cultivar recorded higher values in some of the anti-nutrients investigated. The anti-nutrient levels significantly reduce with increase in steeping time thereby improving the bioavailability of mineral and other nutrients present in sorghum. Mixture of two varieties (red and white) could find applications in food formulation.
Assessment of the androgenic potencies of phytoestrogens with and without co-incubated testosterone by using TARM-Luc cell line
Authors:   Department of Dairy, Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536 - 20115 Egerton, Njoro, Kenya., Ngoda1 Peninah Njiraine , Elliot2 Christopher ,   Department of Agri-Food and Land use, Queen’s University Belfast, UK., Connolly2 Lisa ,   Department of Agri-Food and Land use, Queen’s University Belfast, UK., Frizzelle2 Caroline ,   Department of Agri-Food and Land use, Queen’s University Belfast, UK.
Published: April 2024

The ability of the prostate gland to grow is a hormone-dependent process that is regulated by both androgenic and estrogenic factors. Phytoestrogens (PEs) are bioactive compounds with the estrogenic activity which may impact hormones and health in general. The TARM-Luc cell line was used in this study to investigate the androgenic potencies of phytoestrogens with and without co-incubated testosterone. The transcriptional activities (TAs) of 10 PEs (apigenin, daidzein, daidzin, equol, enterodiol, formononetin, genistein, genistin, glycitein, and matairesinol) were assessed as induction of the expressed luciferase activity, which is connected with the biological effects. These effects were compared to transcription caused by testosterone (50 nM) hormone (standards) in vitro. Androgenic receptors in the TARM-Luc cell line were used in the reporter gene assay tool. The standard curve for hormone standard was determined and the EC50 (M) for testosterone was (3.7 x 10-9 M). The order of androgenic potency of two PEs from their EC50s was apigenin (4.5 X 10-6 M) > glycitein (4.8 X 10-5 M). Dose-response curves in the TARM-Luc cell line, for the other eight PEs, were not established as most were anti-androgenic. The percent androgenic potency for apigenin was 8.2 x 10-2 M and for glycitein was 7.7 x 10-3 M relative to testosterone whose percent potency was arbitrarily assigned a value of 100. PEs inhibition or enhancement on the hormone testosterone (50 nM) -dependent transcription was dose-dependent and chemically specific. PEs enhanced testosterone hormone-dependent transcription and gave more additive and synergistic bioactive effects in a dose-dependent manner. Two PEs, apigenin and glycitein, were weak agonists in TARM-Luc cell line. The additive and synergistic effects of the PEs in combination with testosterone (50 nM) were a novel discovery in this study and relevant since it could have endocrine disrupting effects.
Prevalence of bacterial pathogens in bivalve shellfish harvested from the brackish waters of Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria., Ukwo Sunday Peter , Ndah Linus Sylvester ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria., Inyang Mary Edet ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

The presence of bacterial pathogens in bivalve shellfish harvested from the marine ecosystem globally has continued to raise serious food safety concerns, thereby undermining the nutritional and health benefits derived from their consumption. Four species of bivalve shellfish: Bloody cockle (Anadara senilis), Donax clam (Donax rugosus), Knife clam (Tagelus adansonaii) and Mangrove oyster (Crassosstra gasar) harvested from the brackish waters of the Niger Delta were assessed for their bacterial pathogens. Standard methods of analysis were employed to assess microbiological hazards accumulated by shellfish species. The results of the microbiological analysis revealed that the total viable count (TVC) was lower than the recommended limit (5.7 log cfu/g) for fresh bivalve shellfish while Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonellaspp, Shigellaspp, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli were far above the stipulated FDA standard for molluscian shellfish. The loads of microbiological hazards in bivalve species indicated that in all the locations, Bloody cockle and Donax clam accumulated more bacterial pathogens while the samples harvested from Ibeno and Iko Town brackish waters were lower in pathogenic loads when compared to shellfish harvested from Andoni and Bonny location. The result obtained in this study is of public health importance since, it will serve as a guide towards improved processing techniques and stimulate actions towards the development of novel surveillance as well as, prevention and control strategies, that will help to reduce foodborne disease outbreaks associated with shellfish.
Effect of annealing on the chemical and physico- functional properties of fermented provitamin A cassava starch
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria., Ojo Mofoluwaso Olufunmilola , Zubair Bashir Adeiza ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria., Maxwell Yemmy Mitchel ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria., Femi Fortune Abidemi ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria., Alabi Fatai Oluwatoyin ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria., Muhammad Khadijat Salihu ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria., Ayo Jerome Adekunle ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State Nigeria., Ude Magdalene ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Mkar, Mkar. Benue State Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

This study reports the effect of annealing on chemical and physico-functional properties of fermented pro-vitamin A cassava starch of cassava roots TME-IBA 070539 variety. The provitamin cassava starch flour was extracted to produce native starch flours (NCS). Fermentation was carried out on the tubers at 24 and 48 hours to produce provitamin A cassava fermented starches FCS24 and FCS48 respectively. The starch flour samples NCS, FCS24 and FCS48 were then annealed at 50°C to produce annealed native starches (ANCS), annealed 24 hours fermented cassava starch (AFCS24) and annealed 48 hours fermented cassava starch (AFCS48). The chemical and physico-functional properties were evaluated using standard methods. The result revealed negligible amount of crude protein and ash content. However, the carbohydrate content in all the samples ranged between 93.39 – 95.01% signifying high purity starches. These processes imparted positively the β- carotene content which ranged between 2.50 – 2.80 µg/100g in the cassava starches. Although, no significant (p>0.05) difference was observed in the β-carotene content when compared with the corresponding annealed starches except for a slight reduction at AFCS48. The amylose content decreased significantly (p>0.05) by 21.72 and 38% in the combined process of annealing and fermentation as observed for AFCS24 and AFCS48 respectively. Also, amylose leaching was more pronounced in the NCS than the fermented and annealed starches. No significantly (p<0.05) difference was observed in the corresponding samples; ANCS, AFCS24 and AFCS48 for total titratable acidity while pH decreased significantly in the annealed starches. The swelling and solubility increased with increase in temperature, generally annealing lowered the swelling capacity and increased the solubility of the starch samples and this could be harnessed in food preparations and in the industries.
An Investigation of Thrust Bearing Temperature Rise in Unit 2 Koto Panjang Hydropower Plant
Authors: Muttaqien Muhammad Fadhlurrahman ‘Arif , Patiharauw Frans Boyce , Masnur Dedy
Published: April 2024

Turbines and generators are the main components of hydropower plants that are supported by several bearings, one of them is the thrust bearing. Thrust bearing unit 2 experienced a temperature rise that exceeded the alarm limit (77℃). This study aims to investigate the temperature rise and provide a solution. The investigation was conducted by visual observation; collating temperature and oil flow rate data; and reviewing the hydropower design. The results showed that the temperature rise was attributed to air (oil vapor) trapped in the lubricant circulation system. Therefore, the lubricant circulation system was modified by adding a pipe to the stayring as an outlet for trapped lubricant vapor. This measure effectively normalized the thrust-bearing temperature and flow rate.
(Re)examining the Canadian Health Care System through an Equity Lens
Authors: Quesnel-Vallée Amélie , Arpin Emmanuelle
Published: April 2024

Puisque 2024 marque autant le 50e anniversaire d’ Analyse de politiques que le 40e anniversaire de l'une des lois les plus marquantes du Canada, la Loi canadienne sur la santé, le moment est opportun pour faire le bilan de l'héritage légué par cette dernière dans le système de santé canadien actuel, en ce qui concerne l’équité. Après un examen des concepts d’équité verticale et horizontale, nous montrons que, même si la Loi canadienne sur la santé a, en pratique, fait en sorte qu'il n'y a pas de frais à payer pour des services médicaux et hospitaliers médicalement nécessaires, des données probantes montrent la présence continue d'un impact des revenus sur la mortalité. Nous passons aussi en revue les éléments de preuve de l'impact du revenu sur les montants déboursés par les personnes en ce qui concerne les frais médicaux non couverts par le système de santé publique. Dans chaque cas, nous suggérons que les questions intersectionnelles touchant les facteurs reliés au revenu (ruralité, genre, âge et race) pourraient être importantes. Même si l'article ne prétend pas être une évaluation systématique, mais constitue plutôt un survol évocateur de l’équité dans le système de santé canadien qui pourrait motiver les programmes de recherche à l'avenir, nous proposons de nouvelles façons d'enquêter et de réfléchir. Il s'agirait notamment d'intégrer des principes d’équité dans les processus liés aux politiques, d’élargir la notion d'accessibilité au-delà des obstacles découlant du revenu et d'améliorer la gamme de services couverts en renforçant les principes de justice et d'universalité.

Note des rédacteurs : Le premier volume de Canadian Public Policy/Analyse de politiques a été publié en 1975. À l’occasion du cinquantième volume, les auteurs ont accepté de rédiger un article pour ce numéro spécial.
Military suicide prevention: Do families matter?
Authors: DuBois Denise , Leroux Janette , George Sinead , Khokhar Fezan , Cramm Heidi
Published: April 2024

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Preventing suicide in military communities is a priority for many countries. Families are important to understanding and addressing many health issues; a budding area of research is beginning to consider how families matter to suicide among military communities. Here, the authors describe findings from their own research projects, along with other research, and show how the needs and experiences of military and Veteran families need to be considered in suicide prevention.
Who am I? A qualitative exploration of the identities of spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces Veterans
Authors: Spikol Eric , McGlinchey Emily , Fear Nicola T. , Armour Cherie , Gribble Rachael
Published: April 2024

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Military life can negatively affect partner health/well-being and their sense of identity during and after service. To date, most research has focused on the identities of personnel post-transition, with little examining partner identities. Using interviews with 37 current and former partners (31 female, 6 male) from the UK Veterans Family Study, the identities of Veteran partners were explored. Participants discussed military identity and culture, role-based identities, and loss of personal identity. Identities could be taken on or given to partners from within the military community and were often underpinned by military life and culture during and after service. Long-term impacts on self-esteem and confidence were reported, as were pride and resilience. Employment post-transition allowed restoration of personal identity but was sometimes at the cost of the community provided by being in the armed forces. Findings show the difficulties some Veteran partners experienced in maintaining personal identity during and after a Veteran’s service. Future research should concentrate on short- and long-term effects of identity loss/change among military and Veteran partners to inform and improve current and future strategies supporting families.
Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families
Authors: Wickersham Alice , Leightley Daniel , Baig Benjamin , Chesnokov Melanie , Stein Alan , Ramchandani Paul , Downs Johnny , Parnell Nathan , Rye Kristy , Verey Anna , Fear Nicola T.
Published: April 2024

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Limited research has explored the relationships between paternal mental health, adolescent offspring mental health, and family functioning in United Kingdom military populations. The authors investigated this in a study of 105 serving and ex-serving members of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, with adolescent offspring ages 11 to 17 years. It was found military fathers with symptoms of PTSD or depression had more family difficulties, particularly around communication. Their adolescent offspring were also more likely to meet criteria for mental health disorders. These findings demonstrate the importance of supporting military fathers and their families with mental health and well-being.
Algorithmic News Versus Non-Algorithmic News: Towards a Principle-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) Theoretical Framework of News Media
Authors:   University of Salamanca, Scheffauer Rebecca , Gil de Zúñiga Homero ,   Pennsylvania State University, Correa Teresa ,   Universidad Diego Portales
Published: April 2024

Technological media effects scholarship in the field of journalism and communication is experiencing a reinvigorated blooming due to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithm-based information. From news production to distribution and consumption, the whole journalistic chain of information media ecosystems and the principles that govern them have all been deeply transformed with the advent of AI and algorithmic tools. Drawing from well-established normative principles that have guided the journalistic profession, this paper seeks to synthesize the current state of research on AI and algorithm-based news by providing a principle-based theoretical framework of news media. In doing so, the paper organizes a comparison between algorithmic news versus non-algorithmic news according to three foundational pillars sustaining journalism research: news production, selection, and effects thereof.
Research on the Innovation and Implementation Path of the «Integrated» Aesthetic Education Model in Research Universities under the Background of Digital Strategy
Authors: Ge Meng , Li Eryong
Published: April 2024

This study aims to investigate the innovation and implementation path of the «integrated» aesthetic education model in research universities against the backdrop of digital strategy. It explores the current state of aesthetic education in these universities, identifies opportunities for enhancing its integration within the digital framework, and examines the challenges and solutions in implementing such an integrated model. The paper presents a mixed-methods approach, combining literature review, case studies, and survey data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The findings offer insights into effective strategies for integrating aesthetic education into research universities' digital strategies, aiming to enhance educational quality and student outcomes.
MSME branding training for coastal communities
Authors: Martadinata Rizki , Sidik Fajar Rahmat , Raihanza Akbar , Lathifah Miskatul , Nabira Anggun , Nursamala Nadia , Sabrina Sabrina , Safelia Mutiara , Syahriwulan Siti , Rahmalia Dinda , Mega Iful Rahmawati
Published: April 2024

Coastal areas not only serve as the economic hub for local communities engaged in fishing but also for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Due to their geographic proximity to the sea, coastal communities involved in MSMEs face some challenges in marketing their products, thus limiting their market reach. One of the hurdles experienced by coastal communities is a lack of understanding of technology usage in digital marketing. The objective of this community service is to educate MSMEs in coastal areas about product branding. The method employed involves providing training sessions. By the end of the program, MSME operators will have designed logos for their products and can begin transitioning to online sales.