bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Miro Gavran: A kisállatorvos című bábjátékának ismertetése és elemzése
Authors: Varga Viktória
Published: February 2024

Miro Gavran művei negyven nyelven jelentek meg, színdarabjait több mint négymillió néző látta. A szerző 2021 óta a legfőbb horvát irodalmi-kulturális intézet, a Matica Hrvatska elnöke. Jelen tanulmányban szeretnék a magyar pedagógusok, szülők és bábművészek számára betekintést nyújtani a szerző gyermekirodalmi tevékenységébe. Részletesebben A kisállatorvos című bábjátékot mutatom be, amely segít a gyerekeknek az orvosi vizsgálatokkal szembeni félelem feloldásában. Emellett olyan konfliktuskezelési megoldások is megjelennek a műben, melyek során az eleinte ellenséges viszonyok őszinte barátsággá alakulnak.
Gamifikáció – Erőpróbák a digitális térben pedagógusszemmel
Authors: Jaskóné Gácsi Mária
Published: February 2024

Napjainkban az iskolák jelentős problémákkal szembesülnek a tanulók motivációja és elkötelezettsége vonatkozásában. A gamifikáció, vagyis a játék elemeinek beillesztése az élet játékon kívüli folyamataiba, lehetővé teszi az iskolák számára, hogy orvosolják ezeket a problémákat. A tanárok gyakran vegyes érzelmekkel fordulnak a gamifikáció felé, talán azért is, mert ebben a tekintetben a módszertani repertoárjuk hiányos.
Study of Thermophysical Properties of Binary Mixtures of 1,4-Butanediol + Cresols at Different Temperatures
Authors: Srinivasu J.V. , Narendra K. , Kavitha Ch. , Subbarao B.
Published: February 2024

Density (ρ) and ultrasonic velocity (u) of liquid binary mixtures of 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BD), o-cresol (OC), m-cresol (MC) and p-cresol (PC) have been measured at four distinct temperatures (303.15 K, 308.15 K, 313.15 K and 318.15 K) as a function of composition. Using data, significant thermodynamic and thermophysical parameters viz., internal pressure-IP (πi), free volume-FV (Vf), enthalpy-EH (H), entropy-ET (Ts) and their excess counterparts have been evaluated. The excess parameter functions EFV (VfE), EEH (HE), EFE (GE) and EET (TsE) were observed to be primarily negative, while πiE is positive indicating that the constituent molecules in these mixtures have discernible interactions with one another.
Anticancer Potential of Gold doped ZnO Nanoparticles Fabricated using Root Extract of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. against Lung (A549), Melanoma (A375) and Epidermoid (A431) Cancer Cells
Authors: Prasada Rao P.T.S.R.K. , Usha Rani N.
Published: February 2024

This study presents a simple, biocompatible and eco-friendly Au-doped ZnO nanoparticles were fabricated by employing root aqueous extract of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. root as reducing, stabilizing and capping agent. The nanoparticles were identified by showing characteristic UV-visible wavelength maxima at 361 nm (ZnO NPs) and 569 nm (Au NPs). The nanoparticles possess polycrystalline structure with circular to oval in shape having 34 nm size that contains ~24.74 % and ~52.16 % of Au and Zn content. The FT-IR analysis confirmed the functional groups correspond to terpenoids, flavonoids and phenolics present in aqueous root extract of of Kigelia africana (Lam.) were actively participated in nanoparticles capping. The cytotoxic applicability of fabricated nanoparticles was assessed by performing MTT assay against human lung cancer (A549) cells, melanoma cancer (A375) cells and skin or epidermoid cancer (A431) cells. The nanoparticles were proved to show potential anticancer activity with IC50 concentration of 206.13 µg/mL, 152.73 µg/mL and 295.49 µg/mL against A549, A375 and A431 cell lines respectively. The IC50 concentration of nanoparticles in DPPH assay was noticed as 43.75 µg/mL, whereas 33.95 µg/mL and 81.10 µg/mL respectively noticed for standard and aqueous root extract suggest that the nanoparticles possess potential antioxidant capability. Based on findings, it was suggested that the fabricated Au-doped ZnO NPs were treated as promising biocompatible candidate that can having remarkable applicability in therapeutic applications.
Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Reactivity and Bioactivity Studies of Some Binuclear Salen Type Schiff Base Complexes of Manganese(III)
Authors: Bhowmik K.R. Nath Bhowmik , Purkayastha R.N. Dutta , Roy S.
Published: February 2024

Four new phenoxy bridged binuclear Salen type Schiff base complexes of manganese(III), [MnLX]2 with tetradentate Schiff base, H2L [H2L = N,N′-O-phenylene bis(salicylaldimine)] containing anionic co-ligands, X (X = benzoate, p-hydroxy benzoate, p-aminobenzoate, 3,5-dinitrobenzoate) have been synthesized from manganese(II) acetate, Schiff base (H2L) and the corresponding co-ligands in methanol medium. Schiff base ligand (H2L) was obtained in situ by condensation of salicylaldehyde and o-phenylenediamine in aqueous methanol. Elemental analyses, FT-IR, molar conductance, UV-visible spectroscopic studies and magnetic moment measurements at room temperature were used to characterize the binuclear Schiff base complexes. The IR spectra of [MnLX]2 (X = benzoate, p-hydroxy benzoate, p-aminobenzoate, 3,5-dinitrobenzoate) complexes showed the characteristic absorptions due to coordinated azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen atoms of the Schiff base. In addition, IR spectra of the compounds also suggest coordination of the co-ligands namely benzoate, p-hydroxy benzoate, p-aminobenzoate, 3,5-dinitrobenzoate in the respective complexes. A consistent presence of a band at ca. 755 cm-1 in all the binuclear complexes arises due to (Mn-O-Mn) moiety originated from interactions of phenoxy oxygen and manganese atoms, resulted in dimeric structure of the compounds. The magnetic moment values ranging from 4.74-4.91 B.M. per manganese centre for the complexes suggest presence of Mn(III) ion in the complexes. The overall coordination geometry around the manganese centres is distorted octahedral. Redox behaviour of the synthesized complexes was ascertained from cyclic voltametric studies. The Schiff base complexes, [Mn(L)X]2 (X = p-aminobenzoate, 3,5-dinitrobenzoate) have demonstrated their catalytic potentials in oxidizing selective organic substrates namely cyclohexene and styrene by hydrogen peroxide as oxidant. The oxidized products were characterized as trans-cyclohexane 1,2-diol and styrene epoxide, respectively. Complex 4 demonstrated a considerable level of effectiveness against a wide variety of pathogenic microorganisms.
QUESTIONAMENTO COMO GÊNESE DA CONSTRUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO
Authors: Lorenzon Mateus , Da Silva Jacqueline Silva
Published: February 2024

Neste artigo, discute-se as possibilidades de desenvolver um trabalho pedagógico a partir de questionamentos formulados por crianças dos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. O estudo caracteriza-se como uma aproximação da pesquisa-ação, na qual os dados foram produzidos por meio de filmagens, registros fotográficos, registros em Diários de Campo, análise de planejamento e documentação pedagógica e entrevistas com crianças que frequentam o 3º Ano de uma Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental localizada em Arroio do Meio/RS. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Análise Textual Discursiva. Observa-se que a habilidade de formular bons questionamentos é desenvolvida pelas crianças de modo gradual. Ao contemplar seus interesses na proposta pedagógica abre-se a possibilidade delas assumirem o protagonismo ativo em suas próprias aprendizagens, bem como engajar-se de modo significativo na projetação do planejamento.
RECURSOS TECNOLÓGICOS USADOS PARA O ENSINO DA MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Do Nascimento Maiara Bueno , Monteiro Lemos Sandra
Published: February 2024

Este estudo é recorte de um estudo maior, que integra uma pesquisa de Mestrado Profissional, em Educação, iniciada em 2019, ainda andamento, sobre as perspectivas do ensino da matemática. O presente artigo, apresenta recorte que versou sobre o modo como os recursos tecnológicos estariam sendo utilizados. Cabe observar que a coleta e análises se deram antes de adentrarmos no período pandêmico. Para tanto, através de pesquisa bibliográfica, foram analisadas dissertações publicadas nos últimos cinco anos (2015-2020) nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Mestrado Profissional em Educação. Como aporte teórico o estudo contou com D’ambrosio, Stuart Hall, Tomaz Tadeu da Silva e Lévy. Os resultados evidenciam a necessidade de propostas curriculares nas escolas de educação básica que busquem o desenvolvimento da matemática de forma criativa e que possa ser estimulada por meio de situações de investigação que conectem a matemática com a realidade.
LUGAR DA ESCOLA E DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NO RETORNO ÀS AULAS PRESENCIAIS PÓS-PANDEMIA
Authors: Neuenfeldt Derli Juliano , Baumgarten Macgregor , Nunes Cavalheiro Claudionor
Published: February 2024

Esta pesquisa qualitativa teve como objetivo discutir o lugar da escola e da Educação Física a partir da experiência de estudantes dos Anos Finais do Ensino Fundamental com as aulas no Ensino Remoto Emergencial, no período da pandemia de Covid-19. Constatou-se que a pandemia favoreceu a reflexão por parte dos estudantes sobre a relevância da Educação Física, com destaque para aspectos relacionados à socialização e à saúde, bem como a reconhecem como lugar de pesquisa e de troca de ideias. Os estudantes querem estar na escola, estudar e conviver com professores e colegas. Por isso, defende-se a importância da escola e, consequentemente, da Educação Física como lugares diferentes de outros espaços da sociedade, onde os estudantes têm a possibilidade de experimentar, de criar e de construir conhecimentos, ampliando sua visão de mundo, sem subjugar-se a interesses políticos ou econômicos.
EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR EM UMA ESCOLA INDÍGENA
Authors: Skolaude Lucas , Zilberstein Jacqueline , Da Silva Laura
Published: February 2024

O estudo tem por objetivo refletir e trazer à tona o ensino da Educação Física Escolar em uma escola indígena Kaingang. A base teórica do estudo sustentou-se na decolonialidade, já que problematiza a desconstrução do mito do eurocentrismo através do paradigma da colonialidade. O trabalho trouxe elementos da cultura Kaingang como a oralidade e os saberes transmitidos pelos mais velhos. Foram abordados também os marcadores legais de uma escola indígena intercultural, bilíngue e diferenciada. Nas considerações finais, abordamos as narrativas da única professora indígena da escola e do diretor sobre a importância dos próprios como protagonistas a frente dos componentes curriculares e da gestão escolar, já que, as práticas corporais oriundas desses povos são uma boa viabilidade para uma Educação Física escolar crítica e emancipatória.
BASE NACIONAL COMUM CURRICULAR COMO ALIADA ARA O ENSINO DAS LUTAS NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR BASE
Authors: Della Santina Lucas
Published: February 2024

A Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) é um importante documento norteador que serve para ajudar os professores de Educação Física escolares no desenvolvimento de diferentes práticas corporais, entre elas as lutas. Essas são importantes práticas que ganharem destaque na BNCC. O presente estudo analisou 4 artigos de 2018 a 2002 com temas de lutas, BNCC e Educação Física, onde os estudos mostraram que o documento curricular ajudou os professores a explorarem mais as aulas de lutas que antes não eram trabalhas no contexto escolar, além de trazer reflexões para os próprios professores de como aplicar planos de aulas pedagógicos com o tema de lutas.
PRAXIOLOGIA MOTRIZ E JIU-JÍTSU BRASILEIRO
Authors: De Oliveira Schmidt Vagner Augusto , Magno Ribas João Francisco
Published: February 2024

O Jiu-jítsu brasileiro (BJJ) é uma luta de defesa pessoal que vem sendo organizada também como esporte, desenvolvendo distintas interações e decisões entre os participantes. A questão geral do estudo foi: Quais os traços relevantes da dinâmica jogo-jogador dessa prática motriz que podem subsidiar novas pesquisas e processos didático-pedagógicos? Este artigo caracteriza a rede de troca de papel sociomotor do Brazilian Jiu-jítsu e as propriedades do espaço dessa prática sociomotriz, baseado na Praxiologia Motriz (PM). Com objetivo de descrever os elementos da dinâmica relacional dos participantes no sistema de jogo, essa pesquisa teórica realizou uma análise praxiológica, a partir de um dos Universais dos Jogos Esportivos. Os resultados desvelam novos conhecimentos referentes ao papel sociomotor do BJJ, bem como, as propriedades do espaço dessa prática de oposição: um duelo sem arma e sem golpes percussivos; distância de guarda quase-nula; permanente contato corporal entre os participantes; possibilidades de interações no solo.
RELAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA COM O ENSINO REMOTO NA PERCEPÇÃO DOS PROFESSORES DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS E PRIVADAS
Authors: Siqueira Santos Amanda , Luz Moura Diego , Martins Rodrigo Lema Del Rio
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi compreender os desafios e as possibilidades que permearam as práticas pedagógicas conduzidas por professores de Educação Física de escolas públicas e privadas do município do Rio de Janeiro no ensino remoto. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, com suporte da Análise de Conteúdo, que examinou as respostas de oito docentes que atuaram com ensino remoto no segundo segmento do ensino fundamental. Os resultados mostraram que os desafios e potencialidades incidiram sobre a Relação teoria e prática; a Interação professor-aluno; a Participação e motivação dos alunos nas aulas; o Uso das tecnologias nas aulas de Educação Física; as Dimensões conceitual, procedimental e atitudinal do conhecimento em Educação Física. Os professores apontaram que a inserção da tecnologia por um lado facilitou a comunicação entre professores e alunos, mas, também, foi uma barreira, pois parte dos alunos das escolas públicas não possuíam equipamentos ou conectividade para acompanhar as aulas. A Educação Física, por ser um componente curricular que mantém uma relação mais direta com o corpo em movimento, teve maiores dificuldades que as demais, uma vez que a dinâmica das aulas remotas as tornou excessivamente conceituais, bem como as aulas ficaram sem a interação típica das presenciais devido ao ambiente virtual.
O uso do ácido mandélico associado a cisteamina na estética íntima
Authors: Nascimento Maikiara Pinto , Nascimento Francisney Pinto , Wolpe Raquel Eleine , Nod Wagner Massami
Published: February 2024

A autoimagem genital é um importante fator de saúde sexual de mulheres. O escurecimento da região íntima pode surgir por vários fatores: genéticos, hormonais, cronológicos ou comportamentais. Um dos recursos utilizados no rejuvenescimento e clareamento das manchas é o peeling químico. O ácido mandélico e a cisteamina são agentes utilizados para o clareamento de manchas da pele. Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da associação do ácido mandélico com a cisteamina na hipercromia da região íntima. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, experimental e quantitativa. Contou com a participação de 13 mulheres entre 29 a 56 anos e fototipo entre II e IV segundo a escala de Fitzpatrick modificada, que apresentaram queixa de hipercromia da região íntima. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizada uma ficha de avaliação com dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e exame físico (classificação por escala de cor), e registros fotográficos. Para validação do resultado, o estudo contou com a análise de satisfação pessoal, e também avaliação crítica por um comitê de experts, formado por 5 profissionais da área (atuantes há mais de 5 anos e/ou docentes especialistas em saúde da mulher ou estética), por uma escala de 0 (nenhum) a 10 (muito) o grau de clareamento da região íntima. Foram aplicadas 6 sessões de peeling mandélico a cada 15 dias, e creme de cisteamina em uso home care durante 3 meses. Nove mulheres finalizaram o protocolo de intervenção. A satisfação pessoal com o tratamento foi de 8,78±1,30. Quanto a análise do comitê de experts houve melhora na coloração da região íntima de 4,4±0,78. Na escala de cor da virilha e vulva houve redução de um grau. Apesar do sutil clareamento analisado em avaliação profissional, pode-se constatar que o uso da associação.
HIV e amamentação: os sentimentos de mulheres soropositivas diante da impossibilidade de amamentar
Authors: Pereira Luís Eduardo Alves , Sales Weslley Barbosa , Oliveira Allanna Stephany Cordeiro de , França Janine Greyce Martins , Silva Allan Batista
Published: February 2024

O aleitamento pode contribuir para a prevenção de doenças urinárias e respiratórias, diabetes, câncer de mama e de ovário, dentre outros benefícios. Porém, pessoas com doenças infectocontagiosas ficam impossibilitadas de amamentar. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi sintetizar e analisar relatos de pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS, impossibilitadas de amamentar, presentes na literatura científica. Trata-se de um estudo teórico-reflexivo, exploratório e explicativo e de abordagem qualitativa. A pesquisa foi realizada entre junho a dezembro de 2021 nas bases de dados da Medical Literature Analysisand Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e na Base de dados em Enfermagem (BDENF). Os critérios de inclusão do estudo foram: artigos completos, gratuitos e relacionados com a temática em questão, sem restrição de idioma e/ou data de publicação. Foram encontrados 2.417 artigos nas bases de dados utilizadas. Destes, 40 artigos atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e apenas 12 artigos foram selecionados para compor a amostra final do estudo. As emoções vivenciadas por mulheres soropositivas impossibilitadas de amamentar, podem gerar de gatilho para o surgimento de agravos a saúde materno-infantil. Portanto, torna-se de extrema importância a compreensão e empatia dos profissionais de saúde na prestação de serviços em saúde para essa população.
diálogo entre a Educação Popular e a Educação do Campo com a Pedagogia da Alternância na busca por uma educação emancipadora
Authors: Littig Patrícia Hand , Amaral Débora Monteiro do
Published: February 2024

Este artigo foi motivado por uma pesquisa de Mestrado Profissional em Educação, que buscou fazer o entrelaçamento entre a Educação Popular, a Educação do Campo e a Pedagogia da Alternância, com o intuito de conhecer-reconhecer a constituição histórica da Escola Família Agrícola de São Bento do Chapéu, localizada no município de Domingos Martins/ES e suas contribuições para a educação dos povos campesinos da região. Por meio da trajetória constitutiva dos movimentos e das práticas empreendidas pela Educação Popular, Educação do Campo e Pedagogia da Alternância, buscamos compreender e analisar os processos constitutivos das proposições educativas, que, além do compromisso com a emancipação humana, também se comprometem com o trabalho como princípio educativo, na busca por uma educação emancipadora e não com a proposta do capital. A cada leitura, constatamos que a Educação Popular, juntamente com a Pedagogia da Alternância, constituem um fértil terreno para novos plantios e pesquisas como meio de luta para assegurar os direitos dos povos campesinos à educação.
Cursinhos populares
Authors: Pinheiro Welber Barros , Ricardo Pereira Marcelo
Published: February 2024

Este artigo aborda o surgimento e a consolidação dos cursinhos populares, contextualizando-os dentro do processo de modernização do Ensino Superior e da origem dos vestibulares. O estudo destaca a importância desses cursinhos populares na democratização do acesso ao Ensino Superior e seus desafios. O artigo, baseado em análise de referencial teórico, identifica os cursinhos populares como resultado de movimentos estudantis contrários a um sistema educacional de herança excludente, oferecendo preparação acadêmica e apoio socioemocional a estudantes de baixa renda. Os principais desafios encontrados foram a escassez de recursos financeiros, a defasagem de capital educacional, a polêmica em relação ao comprometimento dos professores, entre outros. Apesar desses desafios, os cursinhos populares contribuíram para conquistas como a isenção de taxa em vestibulares e a implementação de cotas sociais nas universidades públicas. Ao compreender o surgimento dos cursinhos populares, é possível evidenciar seu impacto na formação da consciência crítica dos jovens e destacar a necessidade de apoio institucional e investimentos que fortaleçam e expandam essas iniciativas. No entanto, foi observada uma possível contradição em alguns cursinhos populares. Existe a preocupação de que alguns cursinhos possam reproduzir a educação excludente e precária que tentam combater.
De la patria potestad a la custodia de los hijos
Authors: Clavijo Suntura Joel Harry
Published: February 2024

Es muy frecuente, en especial en las tertulias de televisión y radio, hacer referencia a la patria potestad, la guarda y custodia de los hijos, como un totum revolutum, sin caer en la cuenta de que, aunque en situaciones de normalidad familiar, la titularidad de la patria potestad absorbe al ejercicio de la misma, no sucede lo mismo en situaciones de patología -llamémosla así, por continuar con terminología médica-. El ejercicio de la patria potestad como consecuencia de la ruptura matrimonial o la desestructuración de la unión de hecho se resquebraja, aspecto que da lugar a diferentes sistemas de ejercicio. Junto a ello, y sin necesidad de que existan rupturas, cada vez son más los casos en los que es la propia movilidad de las personas a nivel internacional lo que genera dificultades en el ejercicio de la patria potestad por parte de progenitores que sí están bien avenidos pero que no conviven regularmente. La custodia compartida, regulada desde 2005 en nuestro Código civil, no termina de consolidarse, porque, como dice Clavijo Suntura, se condiciona su aplicación al cumplimiento de determinados requisitos que no hacen factible su implementación. El interés del menor debe compaginarse con otros criterios que han de ser aplicados en cada caso concreto, como son la conveniencia de mantener unidos a los hermanos, el lugar de residencia de los padres o la profesión de éstos. El autor es Doctor en Derecho por la Universidad de Salamanca-España. Ha sido profesor de Derecho Civil en la Universidad Isabel I de Castilla y en la actualidad es profesor ayudante doctor de Derecho Civil en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Además de haber dedicado buena parte de su vida académica al Derecho de familia, con especial atención a los temas de patria potestad, guarda y custodia, ha dirigido proyectos de investigación en el ámbito de la Prevención de Blanqueo de Capitales, un ámbito en el que ha sido responsable de dentro del grupo Global Exchange en España y sus filiales a nivel internacional. MARIANO YZQUIERDO TOLSADA. Catedrático de Derecho civil. Director de la colección
Utilization of Nanocellulose from Red Onion Skins as Nanofiller in Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Film
Authors: Hertiwi Laila Rezty , Aminudin Mukhamad Rojib , Sanjaya I Gusti Made
Published: February 2024

Research has been conducted to apply nanocellulose from red onion skins as a nanofiller on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based films. It aims to determine the effect of red onion skin nanocellulose on PVA-based films in improving mechanical and biodegradation properties. Nanocellulose was produced from the skin of red onions through an acid hydrolysis process with a temperature of 45°C for 40 minutes. The resulting nanocellulose was characterized using FTIR, XRD, and SEM. Nanocellulose, with concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%, was then used as a filler in PVA-based films. The results were characterized to determine the mechanical and biodegradation properties. The nanocellulose obtained from the red onion skins in this study was 12.615 nm with a crystallinity index of 78.668%. The optimum tensile strength was achieved at 14.7573 MPa in PVA-based film filled with 20% nanocellulose extracted from red onion skins. The greatest elongation percentage of 118.3265% was observed in a PVA-based film containing 50% nanocellulose from red onion skins. Moreover, optimal biodegradation occurred in PVA films incorporating 50% nanocellulose from red onion skins, resulting in a weight loss of 12.86% over 14 days.
Family of Origin Characteristics as Predictors of Childbearing Motivations
Authors: Vásquez Varas Giuliana Violeta , Callegaro Borsa Juliane
Published: February 2024

This study examines childhood experiences and the relationship with the family of origin as predictive variables for positive childbearing motivation (PCM). It was conducted through analyses using the method of Multigroup Structural Equation Modeling, which were conducted on a Peruvian sample (n = 1494, 72.2% females) and a Brazilian sample (n = 1507; 84.0% females). The results indicate that the variables caring of younger siblings and family adaptation are statistically significant predictors of PCM in both countries, while the variable number of siblings did not emerge as a predictor in either case. Family autonomy emerged as a predictor only in Brazil, and birth order only in Peru. Multigroup analysis shows that the difference in the effects of “family adaptation” and “family autonomy” on PCM is moderated by the country of origin. In summary, this study provides empirical evidence that family variables predictPCM and highlights the moderating effect of the country of origin in the analyzed samples.
Social Work in Switzerland
Authors: Moergen Rebecca , Vogel Campanello Margot
Published: February 2024

What form does Social Work take in Switzerland, and what are the current discourses? This article aims to trace academic and political developments in the analysis of coercive care in Switzerland. In a spirit of scientific self-observation, it will also reflect critically on the role of Social Work as a force of normalization and of the imposition of norms, as well as contextualizing it within current discourses. Looking back into the past makes it possible to expose arbitrary welfare practices that have violated people’s integrity; at the same time, it can reveal processes of professionalization and, linked with these, the development of work methods. The problems confronting Social Work have to do with the tension self-determination and external control, and interventions in the lives of those affected require a particularly high level of legitimation.
Kamalaśīla’s “Middle Way” (madhyamā pratipad) and His Theory of Spiritual Cultivation: A Study with a Special Focus on the Fourteenth Chapter of the Avikalpapraveśadhāraṇīṭīkā
Authors: Chiou Pei-Lin
Published: February 2024

The “middle wayˮ (madhyamā pratipad) is a concept of great significance in Buddhism. For Mahāyāna philosophers, the concept of the middle way free from the two extremes of superimposition (samāropa) and denial (apavāda) has ontological import. In the history of the development of Mahāyāna thought, we also see a tendency to work out a dimension of the middle way related to yogis’ spiritual cultivation and to combine it with the middle way’s ontological aspect. The eighth-century Mādhyamika thinker Kamalaśīla is one whose theory of the middle way has a close connection with his theory of spiritual cultivation. The purpose of this paper is to explore Kamalaśīla’s view on the relationship between (1) the middle way that lies between the two extremes of superimposition and denial, and (2) his theory of spiritual cultivation. I first clarify Kamalaśīla’s definition of the two extremes of superimposition and denial by examining his Madhyamakāloka and Madhyamakālaṃkārapañjikā. Based on the knowledge thus gained, I then delve into the fourteenth chapter of the Avikalpapraveśadhāraṇīṭīkā, a text where Kamalaśīla clearly reveals his take on the relationship between yogi’s meditative examination and the middle way of the two extremes of superimposition and denial. My conclusion is that for Kamalaśīla, meditative examination from the perspective of Madhyamaka ontology is the means to abandon the two extremes of superimposition and denial. Moreover, the middle way itself consists in the attainment of non-conceptual gnosis (nirvikalpajñāna) and the awareness obtained subsequently to that (pṛṣṭhalabdhajñāna), both of which result from such meditative examination.
The value of fibrinogen combined with D-dimer and neonatal weight in predicting postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal delivery
Authors: Zou Yanke , Zeng Shuai , Huang Changxiao , Liu Ling , Li Li
Published: February 2024

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to explore whether fibrinogen (Fib) can be used as a predictor of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in parturients with vaginal delivery, and the value of combining Fib with other indexes to predict postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal delivery.

Methods

A total of 207 parturients who delivered via vagina were divided into PPH group (n=102) and non-PPH group (n=105). The PPH group was further divided into mild PPH group and severe PPH group. The differences of Fib, platelet (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), D-dimer (D-D), hemoglobin (HGB) and neonatal weight (Nw) between the two groups were compared to explore the significance of these indexes in predicting PPH.

Results

Fib, PLT and PDW in PPH group were significantly lower than those in non-PPH group, while D-D and Nw in PPH group were significantly higher than those in non-PPH group. In the binary logistic regression model, we found that Fib, D-D and Nw were independently related to PPH. The risk of PPH increased by 9.87 times for every 1 g/L decrease in Fib. The cut-off value of Fib is 4.395 (sensitivity 0.705, specificity 0.922). The AUC value of PPH predicted by Fib combined with D-D and Nw was significantly higher than that of PPH predicted by Fib (p<0.05, 95 % CI 0.00313–0.0587).

Conclusions

Fib, D-D and Nw have good predictive value for PPH of vaginal delivery, among which Fib is the best. The combination of three indexes of Fib, D-D and Nw can predict PPH more systematically and comprehensively, and provide a basis for clinical prevention and treatment of PPH.
The crystal structure of N-[4-(4-bromophenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-3-(2-methylphenyl)-2-sulfanylprop-2-enamide hydrate, C19H17BrN2O2S2
Authors: Ni Lei-Qiang , Guo Xiao-Meng , Wang Ze-Lin , Sun Juan
Published: February 2024

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Bayesian estimation of equipment reliability with normal-type life distribution based on multiple batch tests
Authors: Liu Haobang , Hu Tao , Chen Tong , Li Minggui , Du Kai
Published: February 2024

The test of new equipment is usually carried out in multiple batches according to the task schedule and test results. Constrained by the test environment, cost, and other factors, the amount of reliability test data in each batch is relatively limited, which brings difficulties to the accurate equipment reliability estimation work. For the reliability simulation tests conducted before each batch tests, it is particularly important to make full use of each batch tests information and simulation tests information to estimate the reliability of the equipment for small sample tests. This study takes the common normal-type life distribution equipment as the research object, and selects the normal-inverse gamma distribution as the equipment life parameters prior distribution based on the Bayesian method. Combined with the system contribution, the fusion weights of each batch tests information are determined and all the batch tests information is fused. Finally, the estimation of equipment reliability based on multiple batch tests is completed. The research results show that this method can integrate the information of each batch test and simulation test, overcome the problem of insufficient information of single batch tests, and provide an effective analytical tool for equipment reliability estimation.
Analysis of radiological features in patients with post-stroke depression and cognitive impairment
Authors: Mu Jun , Li Jiayi
Published: February 2024

Post-stroke depression (PSD) and post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) are common complications following a stroke, significantly impacting the quality of life and survival time of survivors. Currently, the comorbidity of PSCI and PSD is receiving increasing attention, as they share some common clinical characteristics, mechanisms, risk factors, radiological features, and treatment strategies. They influence each other, with the clinical prevalence of PSD comorbid with PSCI reaching as high as 26.15 %. The prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of PSD and PSCI require collaboration across clinical, radiological, and neuropsychological evaluations. This paper aims to summarize the common radiological features of both conditions from a radiological perspective, which may aid in identifying early screening and predictive imaging biomarkers.
Synthesis and antitumor activity of model cyclopentene-[g]annelated isoindigos
Authors: El-Abadelah Mustafa M. , Abdullah Ahmad H. , Zahra Jalal A. , Sabri Salim S. , Bardaweel Sanaa K. , Taha Mutasem O.
Published: February 2024

A set of cyclopenten-[g]annelated isoindigos (5a–g) has been prepared and tested for their in vitro antiproliferative activities against MCF-7 and HL60 cells. Among, the N-1-methyl-5′-nitro derivative (5g) displayed the highest activity against HL60 cells (IC50 = 67 nM) and acted as the most potent Flt3 inhibitor. Compounds 5d–g exhibited moderate activity against MCF-7 (IC50 = 50–80 μM).
Dillerin Eşitliği
Authors: ÇELİK Muhammet
Published: February 2024

Kutsal kitapların dillerinin de kutsal olduğuna inananlar her çağda var olmuştur. Kendi milletinin dilini yüceltip başka dilleri küçük gören söylemler tarih boyunca varlığını sürdürmüştür. Bu tür iddiaları dini sebeplere dayandıranlar olduğu gibi, milliyetçi sebeplere dayandıranlar da olmuştur. Modern dönemde bu üstünlük söylemi bilimsellik iddiasıyla birleşmiş, Avrupa-merkezci düşünce, ilerlemeci tarih anlayışı, pozitivizm ve sömürgecilik ile sentezlenerek dünyanın her yanına yayılmıştır. Irkçılık bu söylemlerin ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak tarihsel süreçte daima yer almıştır. Kur’ân, dillerin ve ırkların farklılığını birlikte ele alarak bu farklılıkları, tabiattaki diğer farklılıklar gibi yaratılışın bir tezahürü, Allah’ın bir ayeti olarak görmüş, insanlar arasındaki bu tür farklılıkların bir üstünlük sebebi olamayacağını beyan etmiştir. Dilbilim alanında 1950’li yıllardan itibaren meydana gelen gelişmeler, bazılarının iddia ettiği gibi “ilkel” bir dilin olamayacağını ortaya koyan verilere ulaşmıştır. Dilin insan zihninin ayrılmaz bir parçası olması, insanı diğer canlılardan kesin bir şekilde ayırması, tüm dillerin mükemmel ve karmaşık gramer yapısına sahip olması, çocuğun dil ediniminde dilsel farklılıkların önemini yitirmesi gibi unsurlar dillerin eşitliğini ortaya koymuştur. Dillerin eşitliği konusunu analitik örneklendirme yöntemiyle aktaran makale, teorik temellendirme ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Makale, diller arasındaki üstünlük söyleminin ırkçı ve kutsayıcı temellerini ortaya koymakta, dillerin eşitliği ilkesinin İslami ve dilbilimsel kaynaklarına işaret etmekte, diller arasındaki farklılıkların bu eşitliğe zıt olmadığını göstermektedir.
Development of an Abbreviated Model for Predicting Functional Movement Screen Score Within Tactical Populations
Authors: Thompson Megan B. , Johnson Quincy R. , Lindsay Keston G. , Dawes J. Jay
Published: February 2024

Thompson, MB, Johnson, QR, Lindsay, KG, and Dawes, JJ. Development of an abbreviated model for predicting functional movement screen score within tactical populations. J Strength Cond Res 38(3): 607–611, 2024—The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool commonly used to identify compensations when performing 7 specific movement patterns. Timely administration of the full FMS is largely dependent on the practitioner's familiarity and experience with the screening battery. When working in populations that are time-poor (i.e., tactical professionals), administration of the full movement pattern battery is not always feasible. The purpose of this study was to determine which, if any, combination of movement patterns that comprise the FMS could be used to predict total score on this screen among first responders. Functional Movement Screen scores for 99 male subjects (mean ± SD; age: 37.55 ± 9.83 years; height: 180.38 ± 6.59 cm; and body mass: 97.87 ± 15.32 kg) and 9 female subjects (age: 33.22 ± 3.99 years; height: 172.11 ± 8.19 cm; and body mass: 83.99 ± 14.09 kg) from a single law enforcement and fire agency were used for this analysis. Subjects performed the full FMS, which consisted of the following movement patterns: deep squat (DS), hurdle step (HS), in-line lunge (ILL), shoulder mobility (SM), active straight leg raise (ASLR), trunk stability push-up (PU), and rotary stability (RS). A stepwise regression was used to determine the best predictors of the FMS 7-pattern model based on the model's R
2. Cronbach's alpha and Guttman's lambda-2 were used to determine the reliability of the proposed models. The regression indicated that a 4-pattern model consisting of DS, ILL, SM, and PU was sufficient to predict approximately 84% of the full model (adjusted R
2 = 0.84, p ≤ 0.001). This 4-pattern model was shown to be reliable with the 7-pattern model (α = 0.93, λ = 0.93). Using this modified version of the FMS may allow practitioners working in tactical populations a time-efficient method of identifying dysfunctional movement and determine whether the full 7-pattern model of the FMS should be considered.
Interlaboratory Cooperative Study of the Precision of the Determination of The Average Velocity in a Duct (Pitot Tube Method)
Authors: Howes J. E. , Pesut R. N. , Foster J. F.
Published: February 2024

In 1971 in recognition of the important relationship between the measurement and the effective control of air pollution, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) initiated a pioneering program, designated Project Threshold, to validate methods for measuring contaminants in the ambient atmosphere and in source emissions. The first phase of the program was devoted to evaluation of methods for measuring the content of nitrogen dioxide (D 1607–69), sulfur dioxide (D 2914-70T), dustfall (D 1739–70), total sulfation (D 2010–65), particulate matter (D 1704–61), and lead (D 3112) in the atmosphere(1–5).
Interlaboratory Coopertative Study of the Precision and Accuracy of the Measurement of Sulfur Dioxide Content in the Atmosphere
Authors: Foster J. F. , Beatty G. H.
Published: February 2024

This report presents the results obtained from an experimental study of the accuracy and precision of the measurement of atmospheric levels of sulfur dioxide by the West-Gaeke method according to ASTM Method D 2914(1) . The evaluation of D 2914 was performed as part of the first phase of Project Threshold, a comprehensive program to validate ASTM methods of measuring various atmospheric contaminants, including also nitrogen dioxide, lead, dustfall, total sulfation, and particulate matter in Phase 1.
Interlaboratory Cooperative Study of the Precision and Accuracy of the Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide Content in the Atmosphere
Authors: Foster J. F. , Beatty G. H.
Published: February 2024

This report presents the results obtained from an experimental study of the accuracy and precision of the measurement of atmospheric levels of nitrogen dioxide using the Griess-Saltzman reaction according to ASTM Method D 1607(1). The evaluation of D 1607 was performed as part of the first phase of Project Threshold, a comprehensive program to validate ASTM methods of measuring various atmospheric contaminants, including also sulfur dioxide, lead, dustfall, total sulfation, and particulate matter in Phase 1.
List of Fluorescent Whitening Agents for the Soap and Detergent Industry
Authors:   ASTM Committee D12
Published: February 2024

By far, the largest single consumer of Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWAs) is the soap and detergent industry. In the past, the identification of these products in test methods, publications, customs declarations, etc. has been primarily limited to individual supplier's trade names which often create confusion and ambiguity. Although several of the products are included in the Colour Index, this compilation is incomplete and, in some instances, inaccurate.
Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data
Authors: Fazzalari F. A.
Published: February 2024

The editor would like to express his sincere appreciation to the members of ASTM Committee E-18 on Sensory Evaluation and Products and to the employees of the organizations listed below who gave freely of their time while their employers financed this endeavor:
Chapter 5 | Elastomeric Isolation for the Seismic Protection of Buildings and Bridges
Authors: Kelly James M.
Published: February 2024

What is large, unprepossessing, squat and very heavy, has no moving parts, and sits in the basement of a large building apparently doing nothing? Elastomeric seismic protection bearings, of course! These laminated rubber bearings are composed of thin sheets of natural rubber bonded to thin steel plates. Their sole purpose is to protect the building and its contents from damage, and most importantly prevent bodily harm in the event of an earthquake. They do this by acting as a flexible layer between the building and the ground absorbing deformation caused by the shaking ground. The natural rubber retains its elastic resilience during earthquakes and restores the building to its orginal configuration when the shaking is over. Rubber bearings are widely used in civil, mechanical, and automotive engineering applications. Beginning with thermal expansion bearings for highway bridges in the 1950s then progressing to seismic isolation devices for buildings in high seismic activity areas by the early 1980s, rubber bearings continue to be used in ever-expanding roles on a global basis.
Chapter 4 | Rubber and Rubber-Like Products for Low-Slope Roofing Applications
Authors: Delgado Ana H. , Ober Randy , Paroli Ralph M.
Published: February 2024

The building envelope or building enclosure includes the roof, walls, and windows and is one of the most critical parts of a building. Its role is more than to be aesthetically pleasing. The envelope must protect occupants from the weather and help occupants be comfortable, dry, and safe. Roofs are affected by snow, wind, rain, solar radiation, etc. Thus, the roof is the part of the building that is most exposed to outside conditions. Roof membranes are subject not only to sudden temperature changes but also to accelerated aging because of ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and mechanical stress caused by wind. As a result, many different type of roofing materials and systems have been developed over the many years. Rubber, rubber-like and polymeric materials play an important role in helping the roof resist the harsh environmental conditions. This chapter gives an overview of the various roofing systems (past and present), their properties and application method, as well as the various ASTM standards associated with them.
Chapter 7 | Conveyor Belts
Authors: Gilg Doug , Steigelman Jeff , Steven Robin
Published: February 2024

Conveyor belts are a rubber-based product that have proven their advantages over other means of transportation when moving large amounts of material over short and long distances. This chapter provides a basic history and understanding of conveyor belts along with the needed knowledge to begin to choose the best product to serve an individual need or application.
The Pressures Generated in Soil by Compaction Equipment
Authors: Whiffin A. C.
Published: February 2024

Piezoelectric quartz pressure gages were used to measure the dynamic stresses generated in soil by compaction equipment including a smooth-wheel roller, a tractor, two types of power rammer, and a vibratory roller. Vibrating wire pressure gages were also used in some of the tests with the slower machines. During compaction, the peak pressure at a given initial depth increased with the number of passes of the machine until it attained a limiting value which was related to the limiting value of the soil density attained at that depth and which decreased rapidly with depth. Tests with some of the machines on a few different soils and at various moisture contents indicated that the relation between soil density and the limiting value of peak pressure depended on soil type and moisture content. Tests on silty clay at a moisture content of 15 to 16 per cent showed that the relation between density and pressure was independent of the type of compacting machine, that is, it did not depend on the duration of the impulse generated by the machines which ranged from 20 to 25 milliseconds for the rammer to 2 to 5 sec for the roller and tractor. It appears that roller compacting machines might be operated at higher speeds than those at present commonly employed. Although the measurement of the pressures generated in the soil could expedite the work of determining the minimum number of passes giving maximum compaction, the gradient of density in the soil beneath the machine can be inferred only when information is available concerning the relation between density and the limiting values of recorded peak pressure. Such information has been obtained for only one soil and moisture content, and the determination of a precise relation between pressure and density may be costly in that it involves a number of experiments. It was concluded that the measurement of the pressures generated would not contribute more to developing improved forms of compaction equipment than the measurements of soil density, and its future employment in this work must depend on the relative cost of the various methods available for studying the performance of compacting machines.
Effect of Small Cracks on the Load-Carrying Ability of High-Strength Steel
Authors: Manning G. K.
Published: February 2024

Strip tension specimens of type H-11 and SAE 4340 steel having center fatigue cracks of markedly different lengths were broken and then examined in some detail. It is possible to estimate from broken tension specimens both the elongation and the maximum strain that precedes fracture. The results reported are more exploratory than definitive, but they suggest two points: (1) High-strength steels should be evaluated in the presence of small sharp cracks that simulate the maximum stress concentration (most severe flaw) expected in the finished part, and (2) the relationship between deformation prior to fracture and the load-carrying ability of high-strength steel is obscure. Further experimental determination of the deformation that precedes fracture is needed and should be helpful in developing fracture theory.