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Surgical treatment of colorectal tubular adenoma in dog
Authors: Nazarova Anna V. , Semenov Boris S. , Kuznetsova Tatyana S.
Published: January 2024

The surgical methods for treatment of adenomatous polyps in dogs and their effectiveness for maintaining health and quality of life of the animal were studied. The study was conducted on the clinical case of colorectal tubular adenoma (TA) surgical treatment in a 11-year-old male Irish setter who was admitted for hematochezia. A colonoscopy revealed a colon wall neoplasm. Based on the data of cytological and histological examination of the biopsy material, the patient was diagnosed with tubular adenoma of the rectum. Computed tomography revealed a mass 5718.318.3 mm in the rectal ampoule. After tissue segmentation, to make a therapeutic decision about the possibility of surgical resection and access, the ampoule of the rectum was resected through dorsal access. In the early postoperative period, tenesmus (with a decrease in their severity within a week after surgery) and partial fecal incontinence were recorded. The most serious complication was the formation of several more defects of the colon wall cranially from the superimposed anastomoses, which required three more operations. To decompress the colorectal anastomosis, a temporary flank double-barrelled colostomy with a support bridge was performed. The study revealed that despite the relatively rare incidence of TA in dogs, the comparison investigation of diagnosis and surgical treatment methods and avoiding postoperative complications and tumor recurrence is a relevant task both due to the possibility of TA malignancy and due to the fact that dogs are a naturally biological model for investigating this pathology.
Harmonic analysis of the earth`s surface points` horizontal movements in the ITRF
Authors: Popadyev V.V.
Published: January 2024

The latest implementation of the international global coordinate system ITRF2020 enables taking into account not only linear time parameters of points’ coordinates changes participating in its construction, but also periodic terms reflecting their seasonal (intra-annual) variation, as well as post-seismic effects in tectonically active areas. These shifts for control points are not only caused by the actual physical movement of the point itself relative to neighboring ones or together with them on the tectonic plate. It also includes the influence of joint processing
A Comparative Study on the Legal Application Rules of Foreign Consumer Contracts between China and South Korea
Authors:   Wonkwang University Legal Research Institute has, Jing Minghao
Published: January 2024

The formulation of law applicable rules on foreign-related consumer contracts in private international law of China and South Korea reflects the principle of protection of the interests of the weak and the principle of autonomy of will, demonstrating the high level of protection of consumer rights and interests in private international law. China's relevant regulations pay more attention to the balance of interests between operators and consumers in foreign-related consumption relations, and apply to the connection points of the habitual residence of consumers and the provision of goods and services. South Korea's relevant regulations are more inclined to consumer protection, mainly applicable to the law of the consumer's habitual residence. There is room for further improvement in China's relevant legislation. There are some problems, such as incomplete provisions on autonomy of will, deficiencies in the provisions on the application of consumer contracts, and ambiguity in the identification of “engaging in relevant business activities”. By learning from the advanced legislative experience of Korea's Private International Law, it is helpful to the development and perfection of China's theory and practice of private international law.
DANÇA E AUTOCONHECIMENTO: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Olivares Aide Esmeralda Lópes , Seibt Cezar Luís
Published: January 2024

O artigo discute a possibilidade de um conhecimento que resulte da experiência do dançar. Propõe que há um conhecimento que é produzido pela experiência da arte que, embora não assumido pela epistemologia moderna, tem sua legitimidade. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão de literatura visando identificar, na produção científica entre os anos de 2010 e 2020, textos que relacionassem de alguma forma a dança e o autoconhecimento. Das 28 produções encontradas, resultaram 10 que atendiam aos critérios de seleção. A área da saúde sobressai em termos de quantidade de publicações na medida em que posiciona a dança como ferramenta de apoio para o bem-estar. Constatou-se que a dança é mormente relacionada a uma técnica e/ou estilo. Quanto ao autoconhecimento, foram encontradas diversas referências nos escritos, mas em geral como falas dos entrevistados nas pesquisas. Isso aponta para o potencial presente na investigação da relação da dança e do corpo com o autoconhecimento e para o desafio de avançar nas investigações nesse campo.
DA PSIQUIATRIZAÇÃO DO DISCURSO AO PODER DA NORMALIZAÇÃO: PROBLEMATIZAÇÕES SOBRE O OLHAR CLÍNICO QUE INVENTOU A CRIANÇA ANORMAL
Authors: Tomás Domingues Bruna Alessandra , Menezes Eliana Da Costa Pereira de
Published: January 2024

Este artigo planeja problematizar como o aluno da escola contemporânea, adjetivada como inclusiva, foi sendo produzido socialmente, por meio do olhar clínico que inventou a criança anormal. Inicialmente, propõe-se um breve diálogo com os autores que utilizam em seus trabalhos uma perspectiva teórica de cunho filosófico pós-estruturalista, que se inspiram no estudo do sujeito sob um ponto de vista foucaultiano. Após, faz-se um resgate de inspiração genealógica sobre acontecimentos que possibilitaram que a psiquiatria se instituísse como uma verdade sobre todo sujeito, verdade essa que, ao se alinhar aos conhecimentos pedagógicos, produziu práticas de normalização que permanecem reforçando uma perspectiva de incapacidade. Espera-se com tal discussão desnaturalizar a autoridade do saber clínico nas práticas escolares, almejando, dessa forma, a criação de outro olhar epistemológico que consiga respeitar e aprender com a diferença.
RELAÇÕES ENTRE LÍNGUA INGLESA, BNCC E FORMAÇÃO INICIAL E CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Dalazem Zenere Solange , Roman Pâmela , Forneck Kári Lúcia
Published: January 2024

Buscando problematizar o cenário atual de ensino de línguas, o presente artigo é uma pesquisa bibliográfica que reúne a análise de sete materiais acerca da Língua Inglesa, entre os quais artigos, teses e dissertações, publicados nos últimos cinco anos, a partir das suas relações com as implicações para o ensino de Língua Inglesa propostas pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Ainda, objetivou-se fazer ligação com a formação inicial e continuada de professores, a fim de averiguar o que vem sendo discutido quanto às metodologias que fazem parte das aulas de Língua Inglesa. Partindo de uma leitura exploratória, para uma leitura crítica, podemos perceber nos resultados encontrados que entre as implicações pré-estabelecidas pela BNCC, a que mais vem ganhando destaque é a prática dos multiletramentos, enquanto o termo Língua Franca é pouco discutido, revelando uma lacuna de estudos sobre a temática. Desse modo, pensando também na formação inicial e continuada de professores, chegamos à questão: o professor de Língua Inglesa tem subsídios para atuar de acordo com o que a BNCC propõe?
POR UM ESTUDO DA EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS NO ÂMBITO NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA NO CAMPUS PALMAS – IFTO
Authors: Alves Wilson Barbosa , Cavalcante Rivadavia Porto , Castilho Weimar Silva , Senna Mary Lucia Gomes Silveira de , Effgen Jacqueline Pilger
Published: January 2024

A proposta do artigo visa contribuir à compreensão do quanto o processo de transposição didática sob o caráter da alteridade e acolhimento se torna importante na construção de pilares seguros para o fortalecimento das relações humanas, levando em conta a influência das subjetividades individuais para uma intersecção propositiva com o ser social. Com esta proposta, o texto evolui no processo dialógico a partir de teorias amparadas em princípios formativos da educação integral. Para tanto, sugere a possibilidade de diálogo entre a psicologia de Carl Rogers e a teoria libertadora de Paulo Freire, além de trazer à reflexão autores humanistas brasileiros. A reflexão leva em conta o estudo de caso ancorado em uma pesquisa de documentos públicos do Instituto Federal do Tocantins – IFTO, e a práxis da roda de conversa com estudantes voluntários do Proeja-Fic/IFTO/Campus Palmas, acrescido da aplicação de questionário de resposta única (RU). Somados, as etapas metodológicas corroboram para o entendimento se os estudantes jovens e adultos vivenciam empiricamente o mundo do trabalho, ou se há uma percepção sobre a práxis do trabalho e renda, todavia, sob a égide do mercado capitalista neoliberal que, por definição, é contrário às filosofias humanistas. A análise é importante porque o humanismo é imanente à conjuntura orientativa formativa dos institutos federais de educação, cuja conciliação da teoria e prática emerge no ideal da pedagogia libertadora emancipatória. Em síntese, a relevância do problema encontra fundamentação nos dados empíricos sob os quais estudantes do Proeja-Fic/EPT de forma quase unânime, vivenciam enquanto contradição: de um lado está a proposta tecnicista vinculado ao trabalho e renda, de outro lado, a ideia de uma formação técnica profissional sob o holofote do conceito de mundo do trabalho. O entendimento é que não existe formação integral sem a emancipação do ser social.
DESAFIO NA INTERAÇÃO ENTRE OS CAMPOS CIENTÍFICO E JORNALÍSTICO
Authors: Wendt Lucas George , Mazzarino Jane Marcia
Published: January 2024

O campo científico, ao longo do século XX, amplia seus temas, tornando-se um espaço incontornável para diversos campos sociais ao longo das últimas décadas. É ele quem desfruta do poder de nomear e dizer sobre a “realidade” dos acontecimentos ligados à ciência, área ampla que engloba desde descobertas científicas a questões de tecnologia e informações institucionais. O estudo bibliográfico sobre artigos científicos que tratam da interação entre os campos científico e jornalístico disponíveis na web expõe características que desafiam profissionais de ambas as áreas. O artigo aborda cinco desafios identificados: linguagem, apelo interessado, necessidade de formação, função social e diferenças entre relevâncias. Levando em consideração o acima dito, concluiu-se que os desafios se referem ao autoquestionamento necessário sobre duas dimensões do trabalho de ambos os campos: ética e técnica.
EDUCAÇÃO PATRIMONIAL: DA LITERATURA DE TRADIÇÃO ORAL PARA UMA FORMAÇÃO HUMANA INTEGRAL
Authors: Ferreira e Moura Flávia , Cavalcante Rivadavia Porto
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa realizada no contexto do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica - EPT no Instituto Federal do Tocantins, Campus Palmas. Seu propósito é investigar a integração das linguagens culturais orais na proposição curricular para a formação do técnico de nível médio em Eventos. Com essa finalidade, realizou-se o levantamento bibliográfico e documental com base na literatura especializada em EPT para compreender os desafios relacionados à implementação da educação patrimonial no currículo integrado do ensino médio, em especial, no que tange ao ensino de línguas. Nessa direção, os dados foram gerados mediante questionário com perguntas abertas disponibilizado aos docentes que atuam no componente de Língua Portuguesa e Literatura -LPL do curso ofertado por aquela instituição. O procedimento de análise foi orientado pelo modelo qualitativo, cujos resultados apontaram para a necessidade de readequação do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso-PPC-Eventos/2013, com o intuito de abranger os processos interativos da cultura e da literatura popular em sincronia com os saberes científicos e tecnológicos para a formação profissional do técnico em Eventos.
EDUCAÇÃO EM TEMPO DE PANDEMIA: AS PERCEPÇÕES DOS ESTUDANTES DE INFORMÁTICA DO IFSUL – CÂMPUS DE PASSO FUNDO
Authors: Toebe Josué , Toebe Carlisa Smoktunowicz , Borba Fabrício Hartmann
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os desafios, dificuldades e facilidades, vivenciados pelos estudantes da área de Informática do IFSul – Passo Fundo, no período de atividades não presenciais decorrentes da pandemia de COVID-19. São objetos do estudo os estudantes dos cursos Técnico em Informática Integrado ao Ensino Médio e do curso Superior em Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação. Procurou-se abranger na investigação a percepção dos estudantes acerca das significativas mudanças decorrentes da alteração no formato das aulas. Para a realização do estudo, foi utilizado o método de pesquisa qualitativo, quantitativo e exploratório. Para a elaboração do questionário, buscou-se abarcar questões relativas ao convívio dos estudantes, como a inter-relação pessoal entre estudantes e entre estudantes e professores e seus sentimentos no período. De um modo geral, os resultados apontaram que o período de aulas não presenciais impactou negativamente nas relações afetivas dos estudantes e em diferentes aspectos da vida destes, culminando em sentimentos negativos, vontade de abandonar o curso e percepção de baixo aprendizado.
O TEMPO E A ACURÁCIA DE CONVERSÃO NA LEITURA DE PALAVRAS ISOLADAS E DE PALAVRAS NO CONTEXTO LINGUÍSTICO
Authors: Guaresi Ronei , Souza Ducirlândia Ferraz de , Abreu Cristiane Vieira Costa
Published: January 2024

O processamento da leitura tem sido bastante investigado atualmente na Psicolinguística em línguas com diferentes níveis de transparência/opacidade grafofônica, particularmente o aprendizado e a compreensão. Neste estudo, tomamos como ponto de partida a seguinte pergunta: estando controlada a variável frequência, o tempo e a acurácia de conversão grafofonêmica são impactados em condição de leitura de palavras isoladas e no contexto linguístico? Para tanto, 51 participantes nas séries iniciais do Ensino Fundamental foram submetidos a três instrumentos de avaliação: leitura de palavras isoladas, leitura de texto e levantamento de frequência. Após o levantamento dos dados acerca da variável frequência das palavras, avaliou-se o tempo e a acurácia de conversão grafofonêmica tanto na leitura de palavras isoladas quanto no contexto linguístico. Os resultados mostram que, nos diferentes níveis de frequência (alta, média e baixa), as palavras no contexto linguístico foram lidas com mais rapidez e com maior acurácia quando comparadas com a leitura nas palavras isoladas, numa diferença não só matemática, mas também estatística. Tudo leva a crer que indícios do contexto promovem, entre outros aspectos, uma leitura mais pela Rota Lexical em detrimento da Rota Fonológica.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE HABILIDADES INVESTIGATIVAS NA INICIAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA AO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Junges Lisandra Jacobi Kolling , Lopes Paulo Tadeu de Campos
Published: January 2024

A Iniciação Científica consiste em um processo investigativo que utiliza metodologias articuladas à pesquisa científica. A integração da pesquisa com o ambiente escolar implica promover a capacidade de pensamento crítico e o desenvolvimento do aprendizado contínuo. Como consequência disso, proporciona autonomia aos alunos e possibilita aos professores uma especialização progressiva, resultando em práticas mais qualificadas e adaptáveis às mudanças constantes no mundo. Este trabalho visa analisar as habilidades investigativas desenvolvidas pela iniciação científica no âmbito da educação básica ao ensino superior. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, caracterizando-se como revisão sistemática, sendo utilizados os seguintes critérios de seleção: busca de artigos científicos, dissertações e teses. Restringiu-se aos anos de 2018 a 2023, totalizando 34 publicações citadas. Os termos de pesquisa utilizados foram: iniciação científica AND ensino e aprendizagem; AND habilidades desenvolvidas na iniciação científica pelos alunos; nas bases de dados digitais pesquisadas: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes) (catálogos de teses, dissertações e artigos), Dialnet, Google acadêmico, ResearchGate, Scielo e Scopus. Destacam-se os pontos positivos que contribuem com as habilidades desenvolvidas pelos alunos durante o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, as novas perspectivas educacionais-profissionais para o jovem pesquisador, a expansão do conhecimento e a articulação da autonomia, criatividade e criticidade do aluno com o pensamento crítico e reflexivo.
NÚMEROS COMPLEXOS: UMA ANÁLISE HISTÓRICO-EPISTEMOLÓGICA EM FACE DAS CONCEPÇÕES OPERACIONAL E ESTRUTURAL DE ANNA SFARD
Authors: Pommer Wagner Marcelo
Published: January 2024

Este artigo teve como objetivo realizar uma análise do modo como os números complexos surgiram e se desenvolveram conceitualmente através do eixo histórico-epistemológico. Como referencial teórico utilizamos as três fases de evolução dos conceitos matemáticos delineados em Sfard (1991) - pré-conceitual, operacional e estrutural - quando ocorre o reconhecimento do objeto matemático. O aporte metodológico se situou na pesquisa documental. Este estudo nos permitiu apreender que no estágio pré-conceitual ocorreu um movimento de enfrentamento para se considerar à existência das raizes quadradas de números negativos, por meio da adaptação e controle às regras habituais de cálculo. No decorrer do desenvolvimento histórico-epistemológico os números complexos foram utilizados como ferramentas para resolver equações algébricas, sendo gradualmente tomados como objeto de estudo, em uma concepção formal, própria da Matemática Abstrata, ocorrida no trânsito do estágio operacional para o estrutural. No campo didático a narrativa desses relatos poderia contribuir para atenuar a resistência dos alunos secundaristas em relação aos números complexos. Entendemos que o estudo dos números complexos representa uma possibilidade de utilização da história da Matemática como suporte para elucidar como ocorre a formação e a estruturação de conceitos matemáticos.
UM MÉTODO DE PESQUISA EM EDUCAÇÃO: CARTOCULINAR
Authors: Oliveira Patrícia Dos Santos Costa de , Matos Sônia Regina da Luz , Almeida Verônica Domingues
Published: January 2024

Como se movimenta o cartoculinar como método de uma pesquisa? Essa questão, cerne do presente texto, provoca os processos inventivos no campo da metodologia de pesquisa em Educação. O cartoculinar, como parte de uma pesquisa cartográfica de mestrado, tem como chave pós-estrutural o movimento junto a conceitos de autores, tais como: os brasileiros Costa (2014) e Corazza (2020), os franceses Guattari (1987) e Barthes (1984), e trabalha no intuito da possibilidade inventiva de um método de pesquisa estabelecido no território cartográfico da escrita em meio à culinária baiana, roubada da obra literária de Jorge Amado (2012). Essa cartografia entra pelo tema de pesquisa tensionando a escrita da função de uma coordenação pedagógica baiana, em meio a vieses da Educação e do texto institucionalizado que rege suas práticas. Indica-se o método cartoculinar como possibilidade de constituição de metodologias de pesquisa pensadas de modo insurgente e autoral, a fim de potencializar textos com fluidez e explorar intensidades da escrita extraída do fazer literário.
The influence of audit committee attributes on earnings management: Evidence from listed insurance firms
Authors: Alruwaili Talal Fawzi
Published: January 2024

This job aims to confirm the role of audit committee (AC) attributes in curbing earnings management (EM) (discretionary accruals, DA). More significantly, it seeks to fully explore the moderating impact of audit quality (AQ) (Big4 companies) on the association of AC attributes with DA. The research subject is data from insurance businesses listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) over an eight-year period (2014–2021). The data analyses from this period show that AC size, commitment, meetings, and independence negatively and significantly influence DA. However, AC experience was not linked to DA. The impact of moderating variables was also explored. AQ has a significant and negative moderating influence on the association of audit committee size (ACZ) with DA. Furthermore, the regression outcomes confirm that AQ does not affect the association of DA with other AC attributes. These findings can help investors and shareholders evaluate the trustworthiness and quality of annual reporting when deciding whether to invest in companies listed on Tadawul. They can also help Saudi policymakers develop and strengthen laws and regulations to assist and encourage firms’ production of reliable, quality financial statements.
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes as lipase carriers for organic synthesis: Current trends and recent update
Authors: Prlainovic Nevena , Milovanovic Jelena , Milasinovic Nikola , Bezbradica Dejan , Mijin Dusan
Published: January 2024

Lipase-catalyzed organic reactions have been widely practiced in the past three decades. Especially interesting are insoluble/immobilized forms due to providing a possibility of facile use and recyclability, thus reducing process costs, and making the procedure more environmentally friendly. Carbon-based supports have been extensively exploited for this purpose, because of neutral and biodegradable nature and thermal and chemical stability. Their high specific surface area, characteristic surface morphology and lower mass transfer resistances play a vital role in the performance of the attached enzyme. This review paper presents an overview of the main aspects of lipase immobilized on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Moreover, different immobilization strategies to achieve a biocatalyst with improved performances are discussed. Furthermore, as lipases are considered to have high commercial worth for synthesis of valuable organic molecules, the second part of the paper is dedicated to the overview of the most important industrial sectors in which these nanobiocatalysts have been used. In specific, applications in biodiesel production, flavour ester synthesis and racemization are summarize
Auditors’ Categorization of Process Deviations
Authors: Hosseinpour Marzie , Jans Mieke
Published: January 2024

In addressing control deficiencies, auditors increasingly rely on data analytics. Despite the need to align information presentation with auditors’ cognitive structures, scant scholarly attention is given to how auditors internally categorize process deviations. This study investigates experienced auditors’ categorization of 62 deviations, revealing three primary categories: missing, reordered, and duplicated activities. These insights inform the development of active-learning algorithms, aligning with auditors’ knowledge structures to mitigate redundant processing risks. Blindly adopting process management research outcomes, however, poses a risk to auditing quality, impacting both effectiveness and efficiency in risk assessment and control testing. This research highlights the importance of validating and aligning deviation categories with auditors’ nuanced interpretations to enhance audit tools’ efficacy.
Shaping Incentives through Measurement and Contracts
Authors: Bonham Jonathan D.
Published: January 2024

I study productive activity, measurement, and compensation in a principal agent model that relaxes common restrictions on the action set of the agent, the distribution of performance measures, and the shape of the wage schedule. The solution to this relaxed problem unifies insights from extant theory and shares features with well-known empirical phenomena. In particular, the optimal outcome distribution has a kink, optimal measurement is conservative, and optimal wages ensure congruent incentives and resemble accounting-based bonus plans featuring a floor, hurdle bonus, incentive zone, and ceiling, with thresholds that may reference other performance measures. Beyond these specific insights, the paper provides a flexible framework for studying how incentives are shaped through measurement and contracts.
Process qualification, additive manufacturing, and postprocessing of a hydrogen peroxide/kerosene 6 kN aerospike breadboard engine
Authors: Selbmann Alex , Gruber Samira , Propst Martin , Dorau Tim , Drexler Robert , Toma Filofteia-Laura , Mueller Michael , Stepien Lukas , Lopez Elena , Bach Christian , Brueckner Frank , Leyens Christoph
Published: January 2024

This contribution addresses the complete process chain of an annular aerospike breadboard engine fabricated by laser powder bed fusion using the nickel-based superalloy Inconel® 718. In order to qualify the material and process for this high-temperature application, an extensive material characterization campaign including density and roughness measurements, as well as tensile tests at room temperature, 700, and 900 °C, was conducted. In addition, various geometric features such as triangles, ellipses, and circular shapes were generated to determine the maximum unsupported overhang angle and geometrical accuracy. The results were taken into account in the design maturation of the manifold and the cooling channels of the aerospike breadboard engine. Postprocessing included heat treatment to increase mechanical properties, milling, turning, and eroding of interfaces to fulfill the geometrical tolerances, thermal barrier coating of thermally stressed surfaces for better protection of thermal loads, and laser welding of spike and shroud for the final assembly as well as quality assurance. This contribution goes beyond small density cubes and tensile samples and offers details on the iterations necessary for the successful printing of large complex shaped functional parts. The scientific question is how to verify the additive manufacturing process through tensile testing, simulation, and design iterations for complex geometries and reduce the number of failed prints.
Invasion of temperate riparian forests by Acacia dealbata affects macroinvertebrate community structure in streams
Authors: Gómez-Arcusa Silvia , Coimbra Nuno , Ferreira Verónica
Published: January 2024

The riparian forest determines many of the stream characteristics such as physicochemical variables and the availability and quality of food resources for aquatic communities. In central Portugal, native mixed deciduous forests are being heavily invaded by Acacia dealbata, which is an evergreen and nitrogen-fixing tree species, but effects on stream benthic macroinvertebrate communities are unknown. We assessed invasion effects on macroinvertebrate communities by comparing streams flowing through native forests (native streams) and streams flowing through forests heavily invaded by A. dealbata (invaded streams), in central Portugal. We did not find major differences in macroinvertebrate abundance, total taxa richness or diversity between native and invaded streams, due to high variation among native streams. However, taxonomic structure of macroinvertebrate communities differed between stream types, with invaded streams showing lower percentage of sensitive taxa. Macroinvertebrate communities structure based on functional feeding groups also differed between stream types, with a tendency for higher abundance of shredders and scrapers/grazers and lower abundance of filter feeders in native than invaded streams, probably due to altered composition of leaf litter inputs and canopy cover within invaded streams. Our findings suggest that invasion by A. dealbata affect macroinvertebrate community mostly in terms of taxonomic and functional structure. Since A. dealbata is rapidly spreading in all southern Europe, this study highlights the importance of enhancing the comprehension of its impact on aquatic communities to identify ecological risks and formulate effective mitigation strategies.
Covid-19 & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Clinical Intricacies
Authors: A Prakash
Published: January 2024

The globe-gripping pandemic of COVID-19 in 2020 compelled us to impose quarantines and lockdowns in many countries to curb the spread of this highly infectious disease, as well as, to follow safety guidelines like frequent handwashing, wearing masks or social distancing prescribed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for its prevention. The deadly virus has many mental health implications as well, which included depression, anxiety, and even obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In fact, the preventive safety guidelines promoted behaviors resembled the acts observed in the individuals with OCD, e.g., contamination fear, related obsessions and compulsions worsened as a consequence. The fear of COVID-19 and increased stress levels contributed to increasing the risk of OCD among individuals. Children, elderly, youth, women during menstruation, pregnant women or health care workers were observed to be most vulnerable and at risk for developing OCD symptoms. The health belief model, the Stress Diathesis model and other social and environmental factors explained the theoretical rationale behind the development of related symptomology among individuals since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Intervention techniques like CBT, supportive therapy or psychoeducation can help the at-risk as well as the affected individuals. Finally, some limitations and directions of future researches have been proposed.
Chronically Elevated Triglycerides as a Result of High Fat Palatable Diet Resulting in a Vicious Cycle on Reinforcing Reward and Dopamine Signaling: A Possible Cause for the Obesity Epidemic Worldwide in the Food Environment Available-A Comprehensive Review
Authors: K Kul
Published: January 2024

Obesity is assuming epidemic proportions. We don’t have any medical therapy that can be used for long term. Although bariatric Surgery (BS) results in immediate weight loss neither it can be afforded by all individuals nor is it safe with the comorbidities of obesity. Hence it has become essential to understand the etiopathology of increasing obesity by leaps and bounds to get a long-term sustainable cure. Volkow, et al. gave a comparison of obesity, simulating that of patients of drugs of abuse, where compulsive intake of tasty food, that is high in lipids and sugars, much >the metabolic requirements. Although hypothalamus remains the basic area where integration of circulating signals like leptin, ghrelin and nutrients occurs from the periphery further it is influenced by both higher centers along with sensory influences like tastes and smell along with emotional states. Earlier we had reviewed how different higher centers influence hypothalamus for final intake of food, here we discuss in detail the role of mesolimbic pathways as far as the rewarding part of feeding is concerned. Role of dopamine signaling, its receptors and genes controlling are further discussed in detail.
COVID-19 Waves with Associated Variants & Scenario in Pakistan
Authors: Rubi Ghazala
Published: January 2024

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an enveloped RNA beta-coronavirus virus that is coronaviridae-related. It originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and is known to cause COVID-19 illness. SARS-CoV-2 posed a major threat to the world in concern of health along with trade and medical facilities. COVID-19 patients experience comorbid conditions like severe fever, typhoid, myocarditis, and a fatal black fungus attack. World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as an emergency on 30th January 2020 and a pandemic on 11th March. As of right now, COVID-19 has been verified to have infected over 100 million people across 210 nations, and 2 million of those infections have resulted in death. RT-qPCR (Reverse transcriptase qualitative PCR) test is performed if any symptoms exist, and isolation is necessary for three to five days after the confirmation. In Pakistan, it was reported firstly on 26th February 2020 by the Pakistan government when two persons were found infected with the disease. SARS-CoV-2 changes its genome constantly and results in the emergence of different variants in different waves. Pakistan has faced 6 sequential waves since 2020 to date, each associated with different variants and overlapping variants. The first wave was associated with B.1, B.1.471, B.1.36, second with B.1.36.31, B.1.247, B.1.1.1, B.1.160, B.1.471, B.1.562, B.1.1.7, B.1.1.250, B.1.261, B.1.351, P.1, third with B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1, B.1.617.2, B.1.36, B.1.468, B.1.1.413, A.27, fourth with P.1, B.1.617.2, fifth with Omicron (B.1.1.529) and sixth with new subvariants of Omicron (BA.4 & BA.5). In terms of severity and infectivity, Omicron and its subvariants differ from Delta and other SARS-CoV-2 variants. In this review, we have discussed SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations, its variants along with their origin & association to wave(s), and its scenario in Pakistan.
Cognitive Priority over Ethical Priority in Artificial Intelligence: The Primordial Philosophical Analysis in Artificial Intelligence
Authors: A Zapata Flórez
Published: January 2024

The general idea that we have of artificial intelligence (AI) consists of the belief that machines will be able to develop conscious thoughts such as those possessed by human beings, and, as computing advances, such thinking will also advance until intelligence to surpass the human being, with which the advancement of AI represents ethical risks in the future. In reality, such a belief hides a cognitive assumption, which assumes that computational engineering explains human intelligence through the mind-computer metaphor. According to this assumption, technology explains cognition, and philosophy, through ethics, reflects on the impact of said technology. However, in this article, I contradict such an assumption and defend that the philosophy in AI is not reduced to the ethics that is present after the use and impact of AI in the world. I intend to expose that a good ethics of AI is the one that reflects on the appropriate risks facing AI, and for this, philosophy, beforehand, must make a cognitive analysis about the possibilities that computing has to create intelligent machines, namely, whether or not the mindcomputer metaphor makes sense. My thesis consists in defending that the philosophical analysis about AI must be carried out both on a cognitive level and on an ethical level, but that the philosophical priority in the cognitive analysis over the ethical priority, since the ethical risks of AI depend of the possibilities of technology, and only the cognitive approach can account for this.
Reflections on “Political Ruismi ” in Modern China
Authors: C Wang
Published: January 2024

This paper reflects mainly on three ideas of “political Ruism” in modern China. We first review Mou Zongsan’s idea of “selfnegation of innate moral consciousness良知坎陷,” which embraces universal values and tries to bridge them with Chinese culture. We then re-examine Jiang Qing’s “political Confucianism,” which, while criticizing universal values, attempts to establish a political system based on the Kingly Way. Finally, we discuss the “Kang Youwei-ism康有为主义”, which calls on us to return to Kang Youwei’s idea of state construction and national construction. The three ideas offer some new perspectives into Confucianism, but all turn out unrealistic and unpragmatic. We believe that Confucianism in modern China can still work in both the private sphere and the public sphere, and examine politics from a human, cultural or moral perspective.
Dividual Film Aesthetics
Authors: O Michaela
Published: January 2024

The term “dividual” aims to present a critical view of the Western conception of persons and artworks as individuals. It is used in Euro-American anthropology in order to analyze the practical and ethical interferences between single persons and communities mainly in non-Western cultures. It is also used by Gilles Deleuze in Cinema 1. The Movement-Image in order to describe the aesthetic and self-affective character of films: since the filmic images cannot be temporarily fixed and individualized, he calls them “dividual”, much like contemporary plurivocal musical compositions. He reads their articulations as transitions between temporarily varying semiotic combinations; thus, they are not “‘divisible or indivisible’, but ‘dividual.’”(14) Referring to this Deleuzian concept, I want to delve into different films under this aesthetic perspective, exposing their character of mutual allusions and formal adaptations: from a docufiction by Jean Rouch to feature films by Jean-Luc Godard, Med Hondo and Jean-Pierre Bekolo. These films dividuate themselves due to their aesthetic interferences and the curious observation that certain European film styles were “invented” in an African context.
The Question of the African Personality in Chukwudum Barnabas Okolo: A Critical Review
Authors: AK Ugwu
Published: January 2024

Okolo maintains that the African is identified by his personality which is the attitudinal disposition he designates as ‘beingwith’. He adopts the term ‘being-with’ to represent the African ‘communality’ which is all there is to be truly African. Though maintaining a radical communalistic viewpoint suspending in socio-ontological considerations, Okolo posits that this attitude characteristically defines and symbolically stands for that by which ‘an African’ is identified. However, Okolo’s position inheres some problems that border on one, the question and place of right and freedom of the individual as a community-member in the face of the community-consciousness, two, imposition of the title ‘African’ on even non-Africans as he opines that even an American, for instance, who imbibes by the principle of ‘being-with’ is ‘an African’, among other problems. Nonetheless, this paper defends that there are serious series of challenges/disruptions to this personality of ‘being-with’ which today hinder a satisfactory realization of its practicability/liveability even among Africans. The expectations from the paper include one, an analysis of Okolo’s thoughts, pointing out the loopholes for further academic exercise on African philosophical discourse, two, to reiterate the fact that what is African has substantial potency to sustain Africa, and address African problems hence ‘African solutions to African problems’, and third and finally, to propose an alternative view to ameliorating the radical communalistic positions in Okolo. The paper shall here also adopt philosophical conceptualization, content and contextual analysis and clarifications to critically review Okolo.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN LIDAH BUAYA DI MEDIA GAMBUT PADA KONSENTRASI PUPUK EMBIO DAN DOSIS KOMPOS JAGUNG
Authors: Fathurrahman F. , Rivaldo Arindra , Maizar Maizar , Zahrah Siti
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi respon pertumbuhan tanaman lidah buaya (Aloe vera Linn) pada media tanah gambut terhadap konsentrasi pupuk organik cair (POC) embio dan dosis kompos jagung. Studi ini dilaksanakan di kebun percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Islam Riau Kota Pekanbaru pada bulan Desember 2020-Maret 2021. Tujuan studi ini untuk mengidentifikasi interaksi respon pertumbuhan lidah buaya pada tanah gambut dengan konsentrasi POC embio dan kompos jagung. Desain penelitian ialah RAL faktorial yang meliputi dua faktor.  Faktor pertama adalah pupuk POC embio terdiri dari tiga taraf yaitu tanpa POC embio, 30 ml dan 60 ml per polybag. Faktor kedua adalah kompos jagung empat taraf yaitu tanpa kompos jagung, 150 g, 300 g dan 450 g per polybag. Analisis data menggunakan model matematis Analisis Sidik Ragam dan dilakukan uji lanjut menggunakan Uji Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) pada taraf 5%. Parameter yang diamati adalah tinggi tanaman,  jumlah daun, lebar daun terluas, panjang daun terpanjang, diameter batang,  berat daun dan pH tanah. Interaksi pupuk POC embio dan kompos jagung memberi respon nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, daun terpanjang, lebar daun, berat daun dan diameter batang. Konsentrasi perlakuan terbaik adalah 60 ml pupuk POC embio dan 450 g per polybag kompos jagung.
Analysis of Exchange Rate, Inflation and BI Rate on Return of Syari'ah Share
Authors: Dewi Fatmasari  , Nining Wahyuningsih  , Inegi Tamara  , Noval Kurnia  , Sabrina Amalia Habibah
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the exchange rate, inflation and BI rate on stock returns, as well as know developments about the Jakarta Islamic index. Changes in market behaviour make people pay more attention to the company's financial performance factors and macroeconomic factors that affect stocks. The stock return is also influenced by the market index and macro factors, namely; inflation, interest rates, exchange rate, BI rate and economic growth. Investment in Islam is a recommended activity because by investing in assets that are owned it becomes productive and also brings benefits to other people. The Islamic capital market is an indicator of a country's economic growth, as an alternative for individuals to invest. This study used quantitative methods with secondary data sources. The population used in this study is all time series data (time series data) contained in the Jakarta Islamic Stock Index (JII). 11 companies met the criteria and were selected as the research sample. Data collection was carried out using literature and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis. The results obtained from this study indicate that: 1) the exchange rate variable has a significant and significant effect on stock returns with a p-value (Sig) <0.05, namely 0.000 <0.05, then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. 2) The inflation variable has a significant and significant effect on people's income with a p-value (Sig) <0.05, namely 0.001 <0.05, then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. 3) The BI rate variable has a significant effect on people's income with a p-value (Sig) <0.05, namely 0.045 <0.05, so Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. 4) Exchange Rate, Inflation and BI Rate variables have a significant and significant effect on people's income with a Fcount value of 6.250 > Ftable 3.172 (df = 55 – 2) with a probability value or sig. = 0.001 <0.05 means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.
Smart City: The Implementation Through Smart and Innovative Economy Programs by Empowering MSMEs in Cirebon City
Authors: Aan Jaelani  , Layaman  , Retno Ariyanti  , Muhammad Lutfhi HS  , Dila Wasi’atul Barkah
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the Implementation of a Smart Economy in the Empowerment of Micro, Small, and  Medium  Enterprises Cirebon City towards a Smart City. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that 63 Smart City programs in Cirebon City have been made, but not all programs can be implemented due to several obstacles mentioned. Programs that have been implemented, there are two programs that focus on empowering micro, small and medium industries in Cirebon City, these programs include Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Go Online, Micro, Small, and  Medium  Enterprises and  Center  Development.  The  supporting factors  are, Cirebon City Micro, Small, and Medium Industry have potential, access in Cirebon City is very easy, Cirebon City has been branded as a trade and service city, and there is a strong commitment between regional device organizations. While the inhibiting factors are, Attitude of the parties, limited human resources, limited source of funds, lack of digital literacy, and cultural factors.
Josely Carvalho, arte e cidade
Authors: Koentopp Gabriela , Jabur Rodrigo Sartori
Published: January 2024

A artista Josely Carvalho, hoje conhecida por suas obras relacionadas ao olfato, iniciou sua trajetória com práticas artísticas no espaço urbano. Este artigo apresenta a atuação e as propostas urbanas desenvolvidas pela artista durante o 6˚ Encontro de Arte Moderna de Curitiba (em 1974), além de uma breve trajetória durante seu período de formação e um contexto artístico e urbanístico de Curitiba das décadas de 1960 e 1970. Para isso, colocou-secomo objetivo geral analisar o 6˚ Encontro de Arte Moderna (em 1974), especialmente os eventos e happenings urbanos. Em relação à metodologia, foram realizadas duas entrevistas, com Josely Carvalho e com o crítico de arte Fernando Bini, consulta a fontes primárias do acervo do MAC-PR e dos jornais Estado do Paraná e Diário do Paraná, e, por fim, análise dos estudos bibliográficos que se debruçaram sobre o tema.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS INVESTASI DAERAH TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN PRODUK DOMESTIK REGIONAL BRUTO: STUDI KASUS DI KOTA TEGAL
Authors: Djati Setia Tjandra , Arifah
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas investasi dalam meningkatkan output atau PDRB di Kota Tegal tahun 2010-2022. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder yang bersumber dari statistik resmi Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) dan DPMPTSP Kota Tegal tahun 2009-2022. Hasil kajian menunjukkan nilai rasio modal output (ICOR) terus berfluktuasi pada tahun 2010 hingga 2022 akibat gejolak perekonomian. Namun rata-rata investasi Kota Tegal cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan output/PDRB Kota Tegal, yang terbukti melalui uji regresi.  Sedangkan kesiapan Kota Tegal menerima investasi didukung oleh keberadaan infrastruktur pendukung investasi, kawasan peruntukan industri, dan letak kota yang strategis. Pemerintah juga mendorong investasi melalui berbagai kebijakan kemudahan berinvestasi.
GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, KEARIFAN LOKAL, DAN AKUNTABILITAS BUMDES
Authors: Ardiyansyah Choironi , Pesudo David
Published: January 2024

Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) memiliki peran sentral dalam meningkatkan perekonomian desa dan memberdayakan usaha lokal. Untuk mencapai ini, manajemen keuangan BUMDes harus transparan dan dipimpin oleh individu yang memiliki keterampilan tata kelola yang baik. Penerapan kearifan lokal juga dapat memperkuat akuntabilitas keuangan BUMDes Bersama Rejo Makmur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi peran gaya kepemimpinan dan meningkatkan pendapatan desa berbasis kearifan lokal dalam mewujudkan akuntabilitas BUMDes Bersama Rejo Makmur. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan wawancara non-terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Gaya kepemimpinan transformasional dan penerapan kearifan lokal memainkan peran penting dalam memastikan akuntabilitas, memenuhi kebutuhan semua pihak termasuk masyarakat, pengelola, dan pemerintah desa yang memiliki peran kunci dalam mendukung BUMDes.
Analisis Kebijakan Kepala Sekolah Dalam Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Daring
Authors: Setiyadi Bradley , Firman  , Saputri Cahyani
Published: January 2024

This study examined the principal's policy and the implementation of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SDN 206/X Pandan Jaya. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach with phenomenological research, data was collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis  used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that: (1) The principal of SDN 206/X Pandan Jaya has established a policy of implementing online learning with and following up on a Surat Edaran Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 concerning the implementation of distance learning, principals involve educators in making decisions, school principals encouraging the creativity of educators in teaching in the midst of a pandemic, the final results obtained by students are almost the same as offline learning outcomes or outside the network, (2) the advantages of implementing online learning are: students get easier learning through the help and monitoring from parents and gain experience building cooperation in a group, (3) lack of implementation of online learning namely limited facilities and internet signal instability.