bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ślad węglowy w budownictwie– ekologiczna wizja przyszłości
Authors: Ciuła Michał
Published: February 2025

Obecnie coraz większy nacisk kładzie się na ekosystemw architekturze projektowanych obiektów. Koncepcja ochronyśrodowiska w branży budowlanej skupia się na ograniczeniu emisjigazów cieplarnianych, ponieważ mają one istotny wpływ na globalnezanieczyszczenie atmosfery. W tym kontekście Komisja Europejskaproponuje wprowadzenie wymogu Zero Emission Building(ZEB) już od 2030 roku. Jednak obliczanie śladu węglowego budynkui wartości potencjału tworzenia efektu cieplarnianego (GWP) jestskomplikowane i budzi kontrowersje. W opinii autora tak złożonąproblematyką w przyszłości zajmować będą się algorytmy uczeniamaszynowego. W artykule przeglądowo przedstawiono kilkaobecnie działających projektów wykorzystujących sztuczną inteligencję(AI) w celu minimalizacji śladu węglowego w budownictwie.Wnioskiem jest, że dalsze badania i rozwój metodologii oceny śladuwęglowego są niezbędne w celu osiągnięcia bardziej precyzyjnychi spójnych wyników, co przyczyni się do budowania bardziejekologicznych systemów zarządzania zasobami i środowiskiem
Antibacterial activity and wound healing properties of chitosan ana nanoparticle chitosan in rat
Authors: Al-Gharbawi Hussein Shundi Alhajj , Mahdi Marwan Saleh , Al-sarray Mustafa Naeem Nuhair , Al-sarray Sajjad Jawad Kadhi
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the antibacterial and wound healing properties of chitosan and chitosan
nanoparticles in a rat model. Twenty adult male rats are divided into two groups: one group received
chitosan treatment, and the other received chitosan nanoparticle treatment. Each rat had two skin slits,
which are dried over seven days. Wound healing is estimated through histopathological and microbiological duties. The findings tell that chitosan nanoparticles significantly develop wound healing and exhibit bigger antibacterial activity compared to traditional chitosan, representing their potential for innovative wound care applications.
PNEUMONIA ASSOCIADA À VENTILAÇÃO MECÂNICA NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Yepez Judit Callañaupa , Tobias Diogo Felipe dos Santos , Silva Julia Gaioto da , Said Mahysa Bona de Carvalho , Engel Nadia de Almeida , Santos Daniel Burg dos , Amaral Letícia Crespo do , Távora Cristiane da Rocha , Liberato Liciane Peixoto Costa , Sousa Stefanny Macedo de , Aguiar Arthur Cezar Monteiro de , Souza Harachelly Gaia de , Riba Fernando Fieno , Pereira Aida Ramos
Published: February 2025

A pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica (PAV) é uma importante infecção relacionada à assistência à saúde (IRAS) que acarreta aumento da mortalidade, dias de permanência na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e aumento dos custos hospitalares. O objetivo deste estudo é abordar a pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, de cunho descritivo e exploratório. Diante disso, com o intuito de desenvolver a pergunta chave, aplicaram-se os domínios da estratégia PEO. Logo, efetuou-se um levantamento bibliográfico em janeiro de 2025 nas seguintes bases de dados: IBECS, LILACS e MEDLINE via BVS e MEDLINE via PubMed. Dessa forma, selecionaram-se como descritores os DeCS, cruzados pelo operador booleano AND. Assim, sete produções científicas foram selecionadas para compor a amostra final do estudo. De acordo com as evidências científicas os fatores de risco identificados associados a essa condição incluíram a duração da internação na UTI, uso de ventilação mecânica (VM), duração da aplicação de VM e a reintubação. Diante disso, faz-se necessário refletir sobre a importância de aumentar a conscientização das equipes interdisciplinares para prestar uma assistência segura ao paciente, contribuir significativamente para o bom prognóstico do paciente, minimizar riscos e melhorar a sobrevida.
PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO: A IMPORTÂNCIA E OS DESAFIOS DA AMAMENTAÇÃO EXCLUSIVA
Authors: Almeida Rosiane Rodrigues de , Almeida Ana Carolina Pereira de , Santos Donizete Goncalves dos , Guiducci Jessica Alcântara
Published: February 2025

A amamentação é uma das etapas mais significativas do processo reprodutivo feminino, proporcionando benefícios tanto para a mãe quanto para o recém-nascido. (GALLO et al; 2008). O aleitamento materno é um processo fisiológico que oferece diversas vantagens biopsicossocial para as puérperas. Após a saída da placenta, ocorre uma queda nos níveis de estrógeno e progesterona, enquanto os níveis de prolactina aumentam, estimulando a produção de leite pelas glândulas mamárias. (AZEVEDO et al, 2010). Apesar das recomendações e benefícios do aleitamento materno, as taxas de amamentação ainda estão além do esperado em muitas partes do mundo, devido a diversas barreiras sociais, culturais e políticas.
Performance of semi-dry rice (Oryza sativa) varieties under different plant spacing
Authors: AJMAL K K , FATHIMA P S , MURTHY K N KALYANA , GANAPATHI S , DENESH G R , PRAKASH S S
Published: February 2025

Semi-dry rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a new attractive alternative to the conventional puddled transplanted rice production technology for lowering labour and irrigation water requirements in the command areas of India. A study was carried out during the rainy (kharif) seasons of 2019 and 2020 at College of Agriculture (University of. Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka), V C Farm, Mandya, Karnataka, to assess the growth and yield of semi dry rice varieties under different plant spacing. The experiment was conducted in a split-plot design (SPD) comprised of various combinations of two plant spacing (20 cm and 30 cm row spacing) allocated to the main plots and eight varieties (V1, KMP-175; V2, RNR-15048; V3, RNR-15038; V4, Rasi; V5, MTU-1001; V6, MTU-1010; V7, IR-64 and V8, Gangavathisona) in sub plots, replicated thrice. The result revealed that 20 cm row spacing recorded higher plant height (82.7 cm), dry matter production (90.00 g/hill), leaf area index (4.57), panicle/m (292), grain yield (4605 kg/ha) and straw yield (6389 kg/ha) compared to 30 cm spacing. Among the different varieties KMP-175 produced higher plant height (90.3 cm), dry matter production (121.16 g/hill), leaf area index (5.04), panicle length (22.47 cm), grain yield (5086 kg/ha) and straw yield (7139 kg/ha) compared to other varieties. The overall analysis revealed that KMP-175 under closer crop spacing (20 cm row spacing) was the best management practices for enhancing yield of semi dry rice.
Diversificación Viral en interfaces con alto grado de Biodiversidad de Hospederos
Authors: Diaz Delgadillo Andrés Felipe
Published: February 2025

La evolución viral depende en gran medida de las barreras inmunitarias y la densidad de la población de hospederos. Las barreras inmunitarias pueden ser similares al interior de una filogenia, pero muy diversas entre distintos taxones. Se cree que mientras más especies tenga el taxón o más diversidad haya, mayor variedad de respuestas inmunes contra los virus circulantes en el ecosistema, este fenómeno se conoce como efecto de dilución. Por el contrario, si hay un mayor número de especies, pero estas promueven la aparición de virus, se conoce como efecto de amplificación. Este rol amplio que parece tener la diversidad biológica, sugiere que la posibilidad de que nuevos virus emergentes pueden adaptarse efectivamente a todos los taxones sea baja de manera natural. Sin embargo, las interfaces de propagación, como granjas, bordes de bosque, parques o bosques artificiales y áreas fragmentadas representan puntos de convergencia entre múltiples especies y sus virus y se desconoce el papel de la biodiversidad en estos escenarios embebidos en interfaces ecológicas con gradientes de Biodiversidad.
 
En esta investigación se construye un modelo de estimación del riesgo de amplificación o dilución de un virus promiscuo capaz de infectar hasta 150 taxones. Se simula el ajuste biológico del virus en una interfaz de propagación con distintos gradientes de Biodiversidad denominado Sflux y se hipotetiza que mientras el gradiente de Biodiversidad sea mayor, es más costoso para un virus promiscuo, propagarse a través de una miríada de especies distintas a través del borde. Las simulaciones tienen en cuenta que el flujo neto de diversidad Sflux y la capacidad de carga de la población de hospederos a lo largo de la frontera de propagación pueden cambiar esta dinámica.
 
Los resultados indican que, en límites de Biodiversidad intermedios, el virus promiscuo sufre el fenómeno de dilución mientras que en límites de Biodiversidad baja el riesgo de amplificación es alto. Este resultado es coherente con investigaciones anteriores que concluyen positivamente sobre los efectos positivos de la Biodiversidad en interfaces ecológicas. Sin embargo, para nuestra sorpresa, en condiciones de muy alta Biodiversidad, el fenómeno de amplificación aumenta significativamente, en este caso por los efectos conjuntos entre la Biodiversidad y la densidad poblacional a través de la interfaz. Esto sugiere que ambientes con alto flujo de hospederos como por ejemplo corredores Biológicos o bosques fragmentados pueden ser cruciales en la propagación de patógenos y más aún al establecimiento de virus con alto grado de amplificación. Este escenario genera preocupación sobre si el origen de nuevas cepas virales ocurre en interfaces de alta biodiversidad y si la evolución de los virus se amplifica o se diluye en ambientes Biodiversos.
Evaluation of Leaf Area Parameter of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Germplasm by using ImageJ in Comparison with Manual Method
Authors: Kadam Kshitija , Sowjanya P. Roopa , Kalshetti Onkar , Sangnure Vipul , Kadam Amar Ramesh , Madave Ajinkya , Parashuram Shilpa , R A. Marathe
Published: February 2025

The size and shape of leaves can vary significantly between different genotypes within the same species and they implicitly influence plant growth and therefore productivity. The aim of this study was to compare leaf area of 10 genotypes of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) through image segmentation procedure using ImageJ software. The data indicates large variation for leaf surface area characteristics from one genotype to another. During evaluation, leaf area observations of both the manual and ImageJ method were found positive and significantly correlated. The ImageJ based approach proved to be a reliable and non-destructive method for rapid estimation of leaf surface area, offering a valuable tool for research in physiological studies, irrespective of the genetic material under investigation.
Effect of Different Foliar Application of Nutrients on Growth Characters, Yield Contributing Characters and Yield of Wheat
Authors: O. B. Chandapure  , R. M. Gethe  , M. S. Mane  , N. J. Danwale  , K. D. Kale  , D. D. Khedkar  , V. R. Najan
Published: February 2025

A field investigation entitled "Effect of different foliar application of nutrients on growth, yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)" was conducted in rabi season of 2022- 2023 at the Instructional Farm, PostGraduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. The experiment was laid out in RBD with nine treatments replicated 3 times. All the growth contributing data viz., plant height (102.14 cm), total number of tillers (105.20 cm), dry matter (15.84 g), number of functional leaves (11.37) and leaf area plant-1 were recorded significantly maximum under foliar application of nutrients. All the yield contributing characters length of panicle (9.96 cm), number of spiklets panicle-1 (16.52), number of grains panicle-1 (46.60), weight of grain panicle-1 (1.49 g) and 100 seed weight (3.44g) were recorded significantly maximum under foliar application of nutrients. Then the highest grain yield( 48.98 q ha-1),straw yield (59.51 q ha-1), biological yield (108.49 q ha-1), harvest index (45.14%) and yield increase over control (73.16%) is obtained due tofoliar application of nutrients.
Nutritional Enrichment of Bake Products (Bread, Donut) with Jamun Seed Powder and Pearl Millets
Authors: Savita  , Beniwal Amita , Sangwan Veenu , Kawatra Asha
Published: February 2025

This study offers a novel method for product development that makes use of the nutritional potential of jamun seed powder and pearl millets. The nutritional content, sensory qualities and added value of bread and donuts manufactured from HC 10 variety pearl millet flour that has been supplemented with 15% jamun (Syzygium cumini) seed powder were examined in this study. Raw pearl millet, jamun seed powder, the most palatable variety of baked products, and the control group's nutritional content was all examined. The use of jamun seed powder improved the nutritional composition and sensory qualities of baked goods made from pearl millet (HC 10 type). The amount of crude fiber (0.78 to 1.08%), calcium (48.96 to 59.47 mg 100-1 gm), phosphorus (215.96 to 199.56 mg 100-1 gm), phytic acid (349.63 to 338.53 mg 100-1 gm) show a significant difference and total nutritional values (non significant differences) were all boosted by the addition of jamun seed powder. In vitro digestibility was affected by incorporation of jamun seed powder in bread and donut. As the concentration of these functional ingredients increased, there was a decrease in color, appearance, aroma, texture, taste, and overall acceptability scores. These differences were statistically significant (P<0.05) compared to the control doughnut and bread. As a result, the value-added baked goods could provide further health advantages, making them a better choice excellent dietary supplement. The bioavailability and health-promoting abilities of these value-added baked goods in humans, however, require more study.
Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties and Micronutrient Status of Inceptisol Soils from Manjra Basin Area of Latur Tahsil of Latur District
Authors: M. S. Shelke  , B. S. Indulkar  , U. S. Mutkule  , S. G. Boradkar
Published: February 2025

The present investigation carried out entitled “Assessment of secondary and micronutrient status of soils of Manjra basin area of Latur tahsil in Latur district.” was undertaken for assessing the fertility status of soils from Latur tahsil. For this purpose total 100 soil samples were collected from twenty villages, among each village five soil samples were collected from Manjra basin area of Latur tahsil. These soil samples were distributed according to their representative depth as per order. Out of which which 61samples, 27 samples, 12 samples were categorized as Inceptisols, Entisols and Vertisols respectively. Further, this collected soil samples were analyzed for their physico-chemical properties (pH, Electrical conductivity, organic carbon and calcium carbonate) DTPA micronutrients iron, manganese, zinc, copper and available boron). The soils of Manjra basin area of Latur tahsil under Inceptisols were neutral to moderately alkaline in soil pH, safe in electrical conductivity for crop growth, low to moderately high in organic carbon content and non-calcareous to calcareous in nature. The DTPA extractable Zn was low to medium, Fe, Mn and Cu were high and available B was low to medium in soils of Latur tahsil. Zn was positive significant correlation with EC. positive significant correlation with OC and CaCO3 in soils of Inceptisol of Manjra basin area of Latur Tahsil.
Social Betterment and Economic Empowerment of Sericulture Farmers in Northern Hilly Zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: Hosamani Vinayak , Hosamani Venkatesh , G. R. Manjunath
Published: February 2025

Sericulture, one of the important enterprises undertaken by farmers in North Karnataka, is an eco-friendly, agro-based, labour intensive, low input and commercially attractive farm enterprise falling under cottage and small-scale sector. Among the factors that contribute for successful cocoon production, socio- economic factors play a significant role in determining the knowledge and adoption levels of sericulture technologies for production of mulberry and cocoons especially in recently adapted areas of Uttar Kannada district. The present study was an ex-post facto questionnaire based research on socio-economic status of sericulture farmers was carried out during 2021-2022 Uttar Kannada district representing hilly zone of Karnataka state. A sample of 50 farmers was selected randomly from eleven villages in these taluks. The study revealed that half of the sericulture farmers belonged to middle age (31 to 50 years), as high as 60.00% farmers had education up to 8th to 10th standard, 46.00% of the family belonged to medium size, and 38% had long experience in sericulture while 18-20% were relatively new (< 3 years) to the enterprise with poor adaption rate of the improved technologies and mechanisation (46.00%). Further, 40.00% of farmers fell under low and medium rearing category, 48% farmers belonged to medium brushing of dfls per crop (100-200 dfls crop-1) and majority (64%) were getting the average yield (60-75 kg 100-1 dfls) with good management of the crop while 22.00% were getting more than 80 kg 100-1 dfls cocoon yield due to improved production techniques. Overall, 36- 38% farmers had medium cost of production, benefit per year and benefit: cost ratio (Rs.40000-45000, Rs.100,000-1,68,000 and Rs 1:3-4, respectively). Key words : Cocoon yield, Education, Bivol
NA TRILHA DA SEGURANÇA DIGITAL: PROTEGENDO O CONHECIMENTO
Authors: Landim José Omar Pais , Ramos Rafael Dall'Armelina , De Araujo Maria das Mercês , Mendonça Katarina Maria Ferraz , Silva Paulo Edson Cutrim
Published: February 2025

Este estudo investigou as práticas de segurança digital e sua eficácia na proteção do conhecimento dentro de organizações e instituições de ensino. O problema central abordado foi como as práticas de segurança digital podem ser aprimoradas para garantir a proteção do conhecimento em ambientes educacionais e corporativos. O objetivo geral foi analisar as práticas de segurança digital e suas contribuições para a proteção do conhecimento, destacando as tecnologias utilizadas e os desafios enfrentados na implementação dessas práticas. A pesquisa adotou uma metodologia bibliográfica, com levantamento de artigos, livros e outros documentos relevantes sobre segurança da informação, criptografia, inteligência artificial e conscientização digital. Os resultados indicaram que a combinação de tecnologias avançadas, como criptografia e inteligência artificial, com a conscientização contínua dos usuários, é uma abordagem para garantir a proteção do conhecimento. Foi identificado que a resistência dos usuários e a falta de recursos são desafios a serem superados. Além disso, a integração entre a tecnologia e a educação continuada dos colaboradores mostrou-se essencial para o sucesso das políticas de segurança digital. As considerações finais sugeriram que a segurança digital deve ser vista como um esforço coletivo dentro das organizações, e que estudos são necessários para explorar o impacto das tecnologias emergentes, como blockchain e IA, na proteção do conhecimento.
A ARTE DE INCLUIR: DESAFIOS E TRIUNFOS NA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL
Authors: Delgado Marilene Alves , Policarpo Josimiriam de Souza Silva , Schlag Simone Solange , Damasceno Valdirene Aparecida Pereira , de Sousa José Rubens Rodrigues
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo investigou os desafios e triunfos da educação especial na promoção da inclusão escolar de alunos com deficiência, com o objetivo de identificar os principais fatores que influenciam o processo de inclusão nas escolas brasileiras. A pesquisa teve caráter bibliográfico, utilizando obras, dissertações, artigos e documentos acadêmicos para análise dos conceitos e práticas relacionadas à inclusão escolar. Foram abordados os modelos de atendimento educacional especializado (AEE), as metodologias de ensino adaptadas, a formação de professores e o uso de tecnologias assistivas. A análise dos dados revelou que, embora a legislação brasileira tenha avançado no que tange à inclusão, existem barreiras significativas, como a falta de capacitação adequada dos educadores e a escassez de recursos pedagógicos adaptados. Por outro lado, os resultados indicaram que as escolas que adotam metodologias adaptadas e utilizam tecnologias assistivas mostram avanços no desenvolvimento acadêmico, social e emocional dos alunos com deficiência. A formação continuada dos professores foi identificada como um fator essencial para o sucesso da implementação de práticas inclusivas. As considerações finais apontaram a necessidade de novos estudos que aprofundem a análise sobre a eficácia das políticas públicas de inclusão, a capacitação docente e a infraestrutura escolar. A pesquisa contribuiu para a compreensão dos principais desafios e soluções para a inclusão escolar, sugerindo a ampliação de iniciativas voltadas à formação de professores e à adaptação das escolas para atender a diversidade de alunos.
PERFIL DE CASOS DE SUICÍDIO EM UMA PENITENCIÁRIA NO SERTÃO PERNAMBUCANO
Authors: Alencar Alecrides Marques
Published: February 2025

A pesquisa busca apresentar o perfil dos casos de suicídio de uma penitenciário no sertão pernambucano. Para isso se fez necessário compreender fatores desencadeantes de suicídio; identificar fatores precipitadores para o cometimento do ato suicida e propor fatores protetivos para o desenvolvimento de uma política de prevenção ao suicídio. A pesquisa abordou aspectos legais relacionados a execução penal, contextualizando o suicídio no ambiente prisional, por meio da proposta de metodologia transversal qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, com o levantamento de informações sobre suicídios consumados registrados em assentamento carcerário, no período de 2007 a 2019, com base em análise documental, com procedimentos de quantificação e tabelamento como forma de sistematização de dados. Como resultado principal do estudo a partir do perfil, foram encontrados 07 casos, sendo observados que na maioria dos eventos (4 casos), os indivíduos haviam chegado ao presídio por recente transferência de outra unidade distante, localizada no mesmo estado.
FAZER JUSTIÇA A RONALD DWORKIN: A INTEGRIDADE DO DIREITO E A COMUNIDADE DE PRINCÍPIOS INSTITUÍDA PELA CONSTITUIÇÃO DE 1988 À LUZ DE MENELICK DE CARVALHO NETTO
Authors: Tomaz Mateus Rocha , Bastos Marcus Vinícius Fernandes
Published: February 2025

O presente paper almeja proceder a uma releitura das teses dworkinianas à luz da obra de Menelick de Carvalho Netto, de modo a melhor compreender a exata dimensão das transformações que Dworkin opera no campo da teoria do direito (e, sobretudo, da teoria da Constituição) e assim lançar as bases teoréticas para que se possa proceder a uma apreciação crítica da recepção da obra de Dworkin à luz da obra de Menelick de Carvalho Netto. Após uma breve introdução, a divergência entre Dworkin e os autores ditos neopositivistas acerca da discricionariedade judicial será utilizada de mote para apresentar a particular leitura que faz Menelick de Carvalho Netto da obra de Dworkin, concluindo-se com a demonstração de como Dworkin opera, no campo do Direito, o chamado giro linguístico-pragmático.
Histomorfología Ósea Comparada en Diferentes Especies y su Utilidad en Medicina Forense
Authors: Alvarado Sonia , Céspede Raquel , Fernández Victoria
Published: February 2025

El conocimiento de las características, así como las diferencias y particularidades del tejido óseo en diferentes especies de animales, comparándolas con las del tejido óseo humano, constituye una valiosa herramienta en el área de la medicina y la antropología forense. El objetivo de esta investigación fue el de describir al tejido óseo, a partir del tercio proximal de la diáfisis del hueso fémur de ocho (8) especies de mamíferos y dos (2) especies de reptiles. Estas especies están comúnmente relacionadas con el humano, por ser parte de su alimentación, trabajo, o por constituir animales de compañía. Las muestras fueron descalcificadas y fijadas en formalina neutra tamponada al 10% v/v. Se incluyeron en parafina por la técnica convencional y se obtuvieron cortes histológicos de 4 μm de grosor, los cuales fueron teñidos con la técnica de rutina. Posteriormente, fueron observados al microscopio, a fin de evidenciar la estructura histológica de las muestras en estudio. Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio indicaron que la microestructura del hueso humano es de tipo haversiano denso, no plexiforme. En el caso de las muestras óseas de bovino, búfalo, equino, perro, gato y oso, estas exhibieron características de hueso plexiforme. El hueso del mono demostró histológicamente, una distribución de tejido haversiano no plexiforme. El tejido óseo de los dos reptiles estudiados evidenció escaso hueso compacto y abundante hueso trabecular, con presencia de espacios medulares intercomunicados. Las descripciones sugieren que es posible diferenciar la microestructura ósea del humano, cuando se compara con la de los huesos no humanos, mediante sus características histomorfológicas; sin embargo, esto no ocurre así para la diferenciación entre especies no humanas, para las cuales se requieren análisis más complejos.
Académicos ilustres: El doctor Alberto Gómez Arango y la cátedra de cirugía
Authors:   Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Antioquia., Álvarez-Echeverri Tiberio ,   Comité de Historia, Academia de Medicina de Medellín, Medellín, Colombia
Published: February 2025

A partir de una entrevista personal con el doctor Alberto Gómez Arango el autor hace un recorrido, durante gran parte del siglo XX, sobre la vida de un cirujano exitoso, profesor universitario y seguidor de la medicina y cirugía francesa con sus concursos y modos de organización, formador de varias generaciones en su cátedra de cirugía hasta dar paso a la conformación del Departamento de Cirugía de la Universidad de Antioquia y el Hospital San Vicente de Paúl en 1962.
A Systematic Literature Review: Determinants of User Interest in Digital Payment Services: Trends and Causes
Authors: Indrijawati Aini , Mediaty  , Arham  , Damayanti Sri , Wahid Muhammad Zulfadli
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the trends in digital payment usage, the key factors influencing adoption, and the roles of Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use in driving user interest. A systematic literature review approach was employed, analyzing scholarly articles from the past decade (2014–2024), focusing on technological, behavioral, cultural, and regulatory aspects influencing digital payment adoption. The findings reveal that digital payment adoption has proliferated and is driven by technological advancements such as blockchain, regulatory support, and economic incentives. Perceived Usefulness emerges as a primary factor, offering benefits such as efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced financial inclusion. Meanwhile, Perceived Ease of Use, including intuitive interfaces and AI-based support, strengthens user engagement. This study highlights the importance of user-friendly and locally adaptive service designs. Practically, the findings provide strategic guidance for service providers and policymakers to prioritize intuitive designs, robust security frameworks, and digital literacy programs to foster the development of an inclusive and sustainable digital payment ecosystem.
Analysis of Corn Farmer Income in Sondoang Village, Kalukku District Mamuju Regency
Authors: Masita Masita , Halim Abdul , Mappigau Ernawaty
Published: February 2025

This research aims to analyze the income of corn farmers in Sondoang Village, Kalukku District, Mamuju Regency, and to assess the role of government interventions in increasing their income. The study employs qualitative and quantitative methods, involving direct interviews with key stakeholders such as the village government, agricultural extension workers, and local farmers. Data collection methods include interviews, observations, and documentation, validated through triangulation techniques (source, technical, and time triangulation). Results indicate that government support, in the form of seed provision and agricultural extension programs, significantly impacts farmer productivity and income. This research highlights the potential of corn farming as a sustainable income source for rural communities and the critical role of government facilitation in enhancing agricultural practices.
Analysis of the Business Environment and Entrepreneurship Strategy in Improving SME Culinary Enterprises
Authors: Mutmainna Mutmainna , Kumalasari Tien , Yunarti Yunarti
Published: February 2025

Culinary is a service provider for everyone's basic needs and along with the times, culinary has also become a business trend in society. The purpose of this research is to find out (1) analysis of the business environment and entrepreneurial strategies in improving SME culinary businesses, (2) the best alternative strategies in improving SME culinary businesses.  The research method used is descriptive qualitative.  The data analysis used is descriptive qualitative in describing the business environment in UKM Salenrang. The results of the analysis of the internal business environment in UKM Salenrang are: (a) HR aspects, (b) financial/accounting aspects, (c) production/operations aspects, and (d) marketing aspects, while the analysis of the external business environment is: (a) strengths economic, (b) technological power, (c) social power, and (d) political power.  The results of the entrepreneurial strategy analysis using SWOT analysis by identifying the internal factors of Salenrang SMEs, namely strengths: quality raw materials, affordable product prices, comfortable and strategic shopping places, varied product types and tastes, service, complete public facilities, application discounts, and a neat and clean room design.  Meanwhile, weaknesses include a business management system that is not yet optimal, marketing promotions that are not yet intensive and packaging for some products that is less attractive. Identify external factors, namely opportunities, including government policies that support the development of SMEs in Maros Regency, while the threats faced are competitors that have emerged.  This condition puts Salenrang SMEs in a growth position.
The Effect of Trade Credit, Technology Investment, Competition on Firm Performance of Construction Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Wildan Wildan , Usman Bahtiar , Nalurita Febria
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the impact of trade credit, technology investment, and competition on firm performance in Indonesia's construction sector, which is one of the main pillars of the national economy. Indonesia's construction industry has experienced significant growth in recent decades, but also faces complex challenges, especially post-pandemic. This study uses a quantitative approach with data from construction companies in Indonesia over the period 2019-2023. The analytical method used includes multiple linear regression to examine the relationship between the independent variables (trade credit, technology investment, and competition) and the dependent variable (firm performance). The results show that trade credit has a significant positive influence on firm performance, providing important financial flexibility in running operations. In addition, technology investment is proven to increase efficiency and innovation, which has a positive impact on performance. Competition in the industry also encourages firms to adapt and improve performance, although it can create significant pressure. The findings are expected to provide insights for companies, investors, and managers regarding effective strategies to improve firm performance in the face of challenges in the construction sector. This study also recommends the need for policies that support technology investment and sound trade credit practices to promote sustainable growth in the Indonesian construction industry.
The Effect of Regional Original Income, Balancing Funds on Economic Growth and Their Impact on Poverty in Makassar City
Authors: Kamidin Muh Ardiansyah M , Nujum Syamsu , Mapparenta
Published: February 2025

This study examines the influence of Regional Original Revenue and Balancing Funds on Economic Growth as mediating variables affecting Poverty. Using 2012–2022 secondary data from Bapenda and BPS Makassar City, the analysis employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results show Regional Original Revenue significantly impacts Economic Growth, while Balancing Funds do not. Both have a positive but insignificant effect on Poverty, whereas Economic Growth significantly influences Poverty. Indirectly, Regional Original Revenue and Balancing Funds via Economic Growth reduce Poverty significantly. The study recommends focusing on Regional Original Revenue management and allocating Balancing Funds for public initiatives to sustainably reduce Poverty.
The Influence of Work-Life Balance on Work Engagement Through Job Stress and Job Satisfaction as Mediation in Construction Company Employees
Authors: Mustika Klara , Tanuwijaya Justine , Gunawan Andreas Wahyu
Published: February 2025

This research aims to examine the influence of work-life balance on work engagement and work stress mediated by job satisfaction in state-owned companies in the construction sector. The research method used is descriptive quantitative research, using SEM techniques to see the direct and indirect effects of research variables. The data collection technique used was distributing questionnaires to 73 respondents (BUMN employees in the Construction sector from 3 PGN Work Units) selected proportionally by cluster random sampling. The results showed that work-life balance had a negative influence on work stress (r= -0.88; p<0.05), work-life balance had a positive influence on job satisfaction (r=0.59; p<0.05), work stress had a negative influence on engagement. work (r= -0.69; p<0.05). Furthermore, job satisfaction has a positive influence on work engagement (r= 0.90; p<0.05), and work-life balance influences work engagement (r=0.241; p<0.05). The work-life balance variable has a significant influence on work engagement through work stress (r= 0.487; p<0.05) and the work-life balance variable has a positive and significant effect on work engagement through job satisfaction (r= 0.069; p<0.05). The conclusion of this research is that job satisfaction is a mediating variable that contributes to a stronger influence of work-life balance on work engagement compared to the contribution of work stress as a mediating variable on the quality of work life.
Access in all areas? A roundup of developments in market access and health technology assessment: part 6
Authors: Pannelay Annie Jullien , Gilardino Ramiro E , Ramagopalan Sreeram V
Published: February 2025

In this update, we discuss an article covering the implementation challenges of the upcoming European Union Health Technology Assessment regulation, particularly focusing on the complexity of population, intervention, comparator and outcomes requirements across member states; a user guide to applying generalized cost–effectiveness analysis for broader value assessment and finally highlight an ongoing debate surrounding National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's severity modifier implementation.
Uma Investigação da Percepção dos Engenheiros de Software Sobre o Uso de Métodos Ágeis no Desenvolvimento de Software
Authors: Tavares Guilherme Menezes , Índio do Brasil Thais de Albuquerque , Santos Gleison
Published: February 2025

Este artigo investiga a percepção de engenheiros de software sobre o uso de metodologias ágeis no desenvolvimento de software. Por meio de um survey com profissionais da área, foram analisadas as práticas mais utilizadas e a adaptação dessas metodologias ao longo do tempo. Os resultados foram comparados com os de um estudo semelhante executado 9 anos antes. Os resultados indicam uma preferência crescente pela combinação de métodos ágeis e tradicionais, além de maior tendência das equipes em adaptar práticas conforme o contexto do projeto. Conclui-se que a flexibilidade e adaptação são essenciais para o sucesso do uso dos métodos ágeis.
Uma Análise da Necessidade de um Modelo de Referência MPS para Inteligência Artificial
Authors: Alves Antonio Pedro Santos , Araújo Julia , Araújo Marina , Albertini Wallace , Kalinowski Marcos
Published: February 2025

O uso cada vez mais comum da Inteligência Artificial (IA) como ferramenta potencializadora de novos negócios, traz na sua incorporação em sistemas desafios únicos. Por anos, o Modelo de Referência MPS-SW apoiou a construção e evolução de sistemas de software de qualidade, contudo, o mesmo não contempla particularidades de soluções de IA. Neste artigo realizamos uma reflexão com base na adaptação da ISO 5338 feita em cima da ISO 12207 para sistemas de IA. Nesta adaptação, 23 processos foram modificados e três novos processos foram incluídos para melhor atender ao domínio de IA. Entendemos que o trabalho realizado no contexto da ISO 5338 possa apoiar a concepção de um modelo de referência MPS para IA.
Fornecimento de Mão de Obra e o MR-MPS-SV
Authors: da Rocha Ana Regina C. , Zabeu Ana Cecília
Published: February 2025

Este artigo parte da constatação de que a aquisição de mão de obra para serviços de TI é uma tendência atual nas empresas públicas brasileiras. Fornecer mão de obra para ser alocada em clientes traz desafios para as organizações fornecedoras que necessitam ser identificados e monitorados. Para tratar estes desafios é necessário que as organizações tenham uma estratégia sistemática e controlada. Considerando que o fornecimento de mão de obra é um serviço, o MR-MPS-SV pode apoiar as organizações a terem essa estratégia. Neste contexto, discutimos como implementar o modelo MPS para serviços em empresas fornecedoras de mão de obra.
Análise de Normas de Software Crítico Orientada pelo Processo de Requisitos do Guia Geral de Software do MPS.Br
Authors: Marques Johnny , Machado Everton , Yelisetty Sarasuaty , Cardoso Rodrigo Souza
Published: February 2025

Este estudo analisa a correspondência entre os Resultados Esperados do Processo de Engenharia de Requisitos do Guia Geral de Software do MPS.Br e as normas internacionais RTCA DO-178C, IEC 62279 e IEC 62304. A pesquisa revela que, embora todas as normas abordem a rastreabilidade de requisitos (REQ 4), nenhuma trata explicitamente do comprometimento da equipe técnica (REQ 3) ou da revisão integrada de planos e produtos (REQ 5) exigidos pelo MPS.Br.
A Difícil Arte de Planejar e Monitorar Custo, Desempenho e Qualidade Quando da Adoção de Métodos Ágeis
Authors: Simões Carlos
Published: February 2025

Uma das maiores dificuldades em gerenciar projetos de TI, quando da adoção de métodos ágeis é saber o esforço, custo, desempenho e qualidade do que está sendo desenvolvido. Na maioria dos casos, através de ‘feeling’, tem-se um orçamento e aloca-se um time por um período estabelecido, até que o orçamento seja consumido. Planejar apoiado por um método de estimativa de tamanho funcional paramétrico, repetível e auditável permite monitorar o desempenho e a qualidade eficazmente, agir proativamente nas causas raízes e corrigir problemas antes de concluir as atividades, além de alimentar uma base histórica de medição. Algumas informações sobre um método são apresentadas para tornar isto possível.
Facing disinformation in democratic backsliding: the role of courts in Brazil
Authors: Keller Clara Iglesias , Arguelhes Diego Werneck
Published: February 2025

This paper examines how democratic institutions respond to disinformation when it is weaponized by elected officials for illiberal purposes. It focuses on the role of courts in countering disinformation in Brazil from 2018 to 2022, when the country experienced threats to democracy, marked by the use of disinformation to undermine electoral and judicial checks. In response, Brazil’s High Courts took an array of measures against disinformation, including content removal, social media regulation, and criminal proceedings. While these actions were crucial in promoting democratic resilience, they also raised concerns about judicial aggrandizement and its implications. The paper discusses the tension between the courts’ role in protecting democracy and their institutional limitations as well as the potential impact on the public perception of courts and freedom of expression, of having judges taking the leading role in fighting disinformation.
Responding to the Instrumentalization of the Past by Right-Wing Actors: Analyzing the Varieties of Law and Memory in Brazil and Germany
Authors: Holl Jessica , Wachau Jasmin
Published: February 2025

This article explores the varieties of law and memory in Brazil and Germany, aiming to understand how and to what extent each country juridified their past. In doing so, we strive to understand this phenomenon from a contemporary perspective and within different local contexts. We focus on the remembrance of two specific historical events: the Brazilian civil-military dictatorship and the German Nazi era. Despite their unique historical experiences and approaches to addressing them, both countries face similar challenges to some extent, most notably the instrumentalization of history, particularly by right-wing actors. The remembrance of the past remains a contested topic, raising important questions about what is remembered, why, and how. This prompts several interesting inquiries. The research is driven by whether certain approaches to dealing with the remembrance of past injustices yield significantly better results. Therefore, we initiate a comparative dialogue between the jurisdictions, reflecting on the promises and challenges of the varieties of law and memory in Brazil and Germany. Ultimately, we will reveal that there is no universal template for addressing the past.
Rethinking the concept of an open society of constitutional interpreters: Lessons from Germany and Brazil
Authors: Leal Fernando
Published: February 2025

The concept of an “open society of constitutional interpreters”, originally formulated by Peter Häberle, is one of the most overused clichés in Brazilian constitutionalism. In this paper, drawing on (i) criticisms formulated against Häberle's thesis in Germany and other objections that could be raised against his conception of the openness of constitutional adjudication, (ii) empirical data related to the implementation of public hearings and the role played by amici curiae in the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (the most important mechanisms of Brazilian constitutional adjudication that ensures the openness of constitutional decision-making to social worldviews), and (iii) dialogues established between democratic theory and legal epistemology, I intend to investigate: (a) to what extent it is possible to recognize that constitutional adjudication (especially in Brazil and Germany) is open; (b) whether a broad openness of constitutional decision-making process may be incompatible with the very idea of democracy, particularly in deciding legal issues involving intricate factual issues; and (c) whether the openness of constitutional interpretation to alternative viewpoints is always desirable when we consider other values, beyond democracy, that could conflict with Häberle’s thesis.
The Influence of Constitutional Objectives on Constitutional Interpretation: Some Propositions Based on the Brazilian and German Cases
Authors: Pereira Diego Platz
Published: February 2025

Constitutional objectives are often general and vague. They constitute future-oriented norms that usually have a high political content and are binding on all branches of the state, despite not providing exhaustive clarifications about who is to implement which aspects of their contents. Therefore, the interpretation of these objectives by constitutional courts tends to be crucial both for the separation of powers and for determining the role of constitutional jurisdiction in dealing with teleology in law. Against this background, this paper aims to make four propositions about the influence of constitutional objectives on constitutional interpretation, based on experiences of the Brazilian and German constitutional law in dealing with constitutional objectives. The thesis is that these four propositions elucidate potentialities and limitations to the judicial application of constitutional objectives. The subject will be pursued through the examination of concrete jurisprudential understandings and decision-making practices of both the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court and the German Federal Constitutional Court. The propositions concern possible influences of constitutional objectives on the proportionality analysis, on teleological constitutional interpretation, on the constitutionalization of central principles of ordinary law, and on metanormative preconceptions for constitutional interpretation. Finally, a few general remarks will be made about law and politics, constitutional contexts, and the role of legal scholarship in shaping constitutional doctrine.
Brazilian Foreign Policy in Changing Times
Authors: Cepaluni Gabriel , Vigevani Tullo , Schmitter Phillippe C.
Published: February 2025

This book analyzes Brazilian foreign policy after the democratic opening of the country in the mid-1980s. To illuminate this topic, authors Tullo Vigevani and Gabriel Cepaluni built an analytical framework which uses three concepts to examine Brazilian Foreign Policy changes over the years: (1) autonomy through distance, (2) autonomy through participation, and (3) autonomy through diversification. The authors demonstrate that the Brazilian military regime sought to distance itself from powerful countries in order to keep its domestic sovereignty, while the Brazilian democratic regimes_especially the Cardoso administration_tried to increase international connections despite practicing a foreign policy defending the nation's autonomy in relation to the great powers. With the Lula administration, the country still seeks greater international relationships but through a diversification strategy concerning its partners abroad, therefore counterbalancing the influence of the great powers, especially the United States.
Writerly Identities in Beur Fiction and Beyond
Authors: Reeck Laura
Published: February 2025

Writerly Identities in Beur Fiction and Beyond explores the Beur/banlieue literary and cultural field from its beginnings in the 1980s to the present. It examines a set of postcolonial Bildungsroman novels by Azouz Begag, Farida Belghoul, Le la Sebbar, Sa d Mohamed, Rachid Dja dani, and Mohamed Razane. In these novels, the central characters are authors who struggle to find self-identity and a place in the world through writing and authorship. The book thus explores the different ways all these novels relate the process of 'becoming' to the process of writing. Neither is straightforward as the author-characters struggle to put their lives into words, settle upon a genre of writing, and adopt an authorial persona. Each chapter of Writerly Identities in Beur Fiction and Beyond focuses on a given author's own relationship to writing before assessing his or her use of the author-character as a proxy. In so doing, the study as a whole explores a set of literary questions (genre, textual authority, reception) and engages them against the backdrop of socio-cultural challenges facing contemporary French society. These include debates on education, cultural literacy, diversity and equal opportunity, and the banlieue environment. Finally, it argues in relation to the authors and novels in question for the particular relevance of 'rooted and vernacular' cosmopolitanism, which suggests both that exploration of the world must begin at home and that stories are crucial for such explorations.