bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Phenol Application in Pediatric Pilonidal Sinus
Authors: İSBİR Caner , KILLI İsa , TAŞKINLAR Hakan , NAYCI Ali
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Phenol application is an increasingly popular method in the treatment of pediatric pilonidal sinus because of its ease of use. However, there has been insufficient research on standards for phenol application in children. This study aimed to determine standards for evaluating phenol applications to identify parameters that can be used in treatment planning.

Methods: Pediatric patients with pilonidal sinus who underwent surgical excision and/or phenol injection between January 2011 and January 2021 were evaluated retrospectively. Data related to the patients’ age, sex, treatment method (phenol, surgery), number of phenol applications, preoperative complications and antibiotic use, postoperative complications, and treatment duration were analyzed.

Results: The study included 57 patients, 34 boys (59.6%) and 23 girls (40.3%), with a mean age of 15.15±1.62 years (range: 11-18). Number of phenol applications and postoperative complications were significantly higher in patients with prolonged preoperative antibiotic use (>2 weeks) and preoperative complications (p
LIMITES DA SUBJETIVIDADE ADMINISTRADA: RELAÇÕES ENTRE O PRECONCEITO E O NARCISISMO
Authors: Rodrigues Pedro Octávio Gonzaga , Franciscatti Kety Valéria Simões
Published: August 2023

Este artigo, de natureza teórica, investiga os elementos objetivos e subjetivos presentes na constituição e expressão do preconceito, e sua relação com o narcisismo. De acordo com Horkheimer e Adorno, o preconceito é tanto um fenômeno social quanto psicológico: fundado nos obstáculos objetivos à formação do indivíduo, manifesta-se como marcas subjetivas do que não se formou, sedimentos que atuam como necessidades irracionais dos indivíduos pseudoformados. A relação do indivíduo predisposto ao preconceito com o objeto é mediada pela dimensão pulsional reprimida por uma estrutura social injusta e pelos mecanismos de defesa do ego. Conforme as análises empreendidas, quanto mais a cultura intensifica o medo e o desamparo, maior é a ameaça sentida pelo indivíduo, nesse processo, mais libido é retirada dos objetos, mais intenso os mecanismos de defesa, e maior o seu narcisismo. Com o narcisismo acentuado, o indivíduo tem dificuldade de entrar em contato com o que julga ser diferente, projetando no objeto aquilo que ele não consegue elaborar sobre si mesmo. Esse processo torna-se mais intenso nas sociedades industriais, uma vez ela produz uma regressão acentuada na consciência do indivíduo, fortalecendo a adaptação a valores sociais totalitários e a identificação deste com a psicologia de massas própria do fascismo. Tal dinâmica vêm obstando cada vez mais a possiblidade do indivíduo refletir sobre a violência que ele reforça e perpetua. Conclui-se que o narcisismo desempenha papel fundamental em todos estes processos: por participar de todos os mecanismos de defesa e interferir na relação sujeito/objeto (na apreensão/reflexão da realidade pelo indivíduo), obsta o contado do indivíduo consigo mesmo e com o outro, impossibilitando, assim, a alteridade.
ASPECTOS DA CIÊNCIA DA SUSTENTABILIDADE NO PROJETO PARCEIROS DO MAR
Authors: Santana Vinícius , Teixeira Marília Gomes , Gavilan Simone Almeida , Araújo Magnólia Fernandes Florêncio de
Published: August 2023

Questões socioambientais, como as que desafiam a conservação da fauna marinha, pressionam a necessidade de uma revisão da racionalidade científica e a Ciência da Sustentabilidade surge como uma nova proposta de paradigma. Esse relato de experiência objetiva refletir sobre os aspectos da Ciência da Sustentabilidade que vêm sendo incorporados às ações educativas do Projeto Parceiros do Mar. Em 2022, o Projeto atuou no município de Areia Branca, no Rio Grande do Norte, impactando cerca de duas mil pessoas e abrangendo 18 instituições locais. Foram realizadas palestras, exposições científicas, teatro de fantoches, jogos interativos, mutirões de limpeza de praia, observação de avifauna, oficinas e discussões sobre documentários. Suas ações convergem à proposta da Ciência da Sustentabilidade ao buscar a participação do público, uma abordagem em diferentes escalas espaciais, assim como a incorporação da inter e transdisciplinaridade nos conteúdos.
Leading Sector Analysis In Solok Regency With Method Location Quotient And Shift Share
Authors: Zulfi Muhammad Ramadhan , Pohan Fawwaz Muhammad Zakli , Surbakti Sinarta Putra P.
Published: August 2023

One of the fundamental bases for assessing the development of a country is by using Gross Domestic Product (GDP). At the regional level within a country, development is calculated using Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). Kabupaten Solok is one of the well-known districts for its agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors, particularly in terms of rice cultivation. The purpose of this research is to identify the leading sectors and analyze sectoral shifts in Kabupaten Solok. The study utilizes secondary data on the GRDP of 17 sectors in Kabupaten Solok from 2017 to 2021. The research method employed is quantitative, using analytical tools such as Location Quotient, Dynamic Location Quotient, and Shift Share. The results of this research show that Kabupaten Solok does not yet have a leading sector based on the LQ and DLQ analyses. However, it has identified four sectors that exhibit rapid growth and competitiveness. The government's role is crucial in developing the economy based on the conditions of each sector. For future research, it is expected to delve deeper into the subject by utilizing input-output tables to examine the interrelationships between sectors in more detail
Exploring the interaction between culture and neuroscience using event-related potential (ERP)
Authors: Samsuri Norlyiana , Yusoff Nasir , Reza Faruque
Published: August 2023

The application of the event-related potential (ERP) was almost 80 years ago and has assisted in answering many research questions. Today, ERP is considered one of the most popular techniques among other neuroscience methods. Cultural neuroscience is an emerging interdisciplinary field that applies neuroscience tools to answer research questions in culture. This paper highlights the importance of neuroscience tools, especially ERP, in advancing the new emerging interdisciplinary field of cultural neuroscience. This paper gives an overview of ERP followed by a short description and examples of the application of ERP in two recent research. Cultural study through the application of neuroscience methods such as ERP can discover and measure neural processes related to culture, which cannot be quantified by traditional pen and paper data collection. However, many more research questions need to be answered and explored in cultural neuroscience.
Informatics Revolution: Unveiling Data Integrity's Role in Clinical Trials Advancements
Authors: Said Ayman
Published: August 2023

Informatics Revolution: Unveiling Data Integrity's Role in ClinicalTrials Advancements
POLR1A is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: August 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that RNA polymerase I subunit A, encoded by POLR1A, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. POLR1A mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of POLR1A in primary tumors was not correlated with patient survival outcomes. Modulation of POLR1A expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Navigating Compliance and Integrity: Data Governance Insights for Clinical Trials
Authors: Abbas Zafer
Published: August 2023

Navigating Compliance and Integrity: Data GovernanceInsights for Clinical Trials
Synthesis and Characterization of Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials for Enhanced Catalytic Applications
Authors: Johnson Danny
Published: August 2023

Synthesis and Characterization of Hierarchical Nanostructured Materialsfor Enhanced Catalytic Applications
SK CPNS, SK TUGAS BELAJAR, IJAZAH, SPMT
Authors: Marni
Published: August 2023

SK CPNS, SK TUGAS BELAJAR, IJAZAH, SPMT
The Usage of Mindsponge Theory for Explaining The Effect of Digital Literacy on Subjective Happiness of Low-Income Groups in Rural China
Authors: SARI NI PUTU WULAN PURNAMA
Published: August 2023

Improvements in the happiness of the rural population are an essential sign of the effectiveness of relative poverty governance. Subjective happiness may represent individual welfare, together with objective economic. The Chinese government has long attached great importance to the happiness of its population. Improving the happiness of rural residents has become an important yardstick for measuring effective poverty governance in China [1]. One way to promote individual happiness is by applying digital technology. Its applications can promote happiness by indirectly reducing individuals’ perceptions of the importance of pursuing material income [2]. Using secondary data from China Family Panel Studies, Wang et al. investigated the effect of digital literacy on the subjective well-being of rural low-income groups [3]. Findings showed a significant effect of digital literacy on subjective happiness in rural Chinese, although its effect was heterogeneous among different characteristic groups. Specifically, digital literacy has a significant impact on job and life satisfaction. Therefore, digital literacy induced a practical happiness effect. Findings are beneficial for the Chinese government to strengthen the relative poverty governance by improving digital-information infrastructure, building a digital village, and continuously cultivating digital literacy in rural Chinese.
Involving patients in Artificial Intelligence research to build trustworthy systems
Authors: banerjee soumya , griffiths sarah
Published: August 2023

Involving patients in Artificial Intelligence research to build trustworthy systems
The Replication Crisis is Less of a “Crisis” in Lakatos’ Philosophy of Science than it is in Popper's
Authors: Rubin Mark
Published: August 2023

Popper’s (1983, 2002) philosophy of science has enjoyed something of a renaissance in the wake of the replication crisis, offering a philosophical basis for the ensuing science reform movement. However, adherence to Popper’s approach may also be at least partly responsible for the sense of “crisis” that has developed following multiple unexpected replication failures. In this article, I contrast Popper’s approach with that of Lakatos (1978) as well as with a related but problematic approach called naïve methodological falsificationism (NMF; Lakatos, 1978). The Popperian approach is powerful because it is based on logical refutations, but its theories are noncausal and, therefore, potentially lacking in scientific value. In contrast, the Lakatosian approach considers causal theories, but it concedes that these theories are not logically refutable. Finally, NMF represents a hybrid approach that subjects Lakatosian causal theories to Popperian logical refutations. However, its tactic of temporarily accepting a ceteris paribus clause during theory testing may be viewed as scientifically inappropriate, epistemically inconsistent, and “completely redundant” (Lakatos, 1978, p. 40). I conclude that the replication “crisis” makes the most sense in the context of the Popperian and NMF approaches because it is only in these two approaches that the failure to replicate a previously corroborated theory represents a logical refutation of that theory. In contrast, such replication failures are less problematic in the Lakatosian approach because they do not logically refute theories. Indeed, in the Lakatosian approach, replication failures can be temporarily ignored or used to motivate theory development.
Adding Standards and Procedures to the What Works Clearinghouse Handbook on the Transparency, Openness, and Reproducibility of Effectiveness Research on Education Practices, Products, Programs, and Policies
Authors: Grant Sean , Mayo-Wilson Evan , Supplee Lauren
Published: August 2023

The credibility of What Works Clearinghouse study and effectiveness ratings are threatened by the prevalence of questionable research practices (e.g., selective non-reporting of results) in the bodies of evidence that the Clearinghouse reviews. Internationally accepted standards for reporting and interpreting the results of systematic reviews of evidence—including the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)—recommend that reviews take steps to mitigate bias associated with these questionable research practices. To mitigate the effects of these questionable research practices, we propose that WWC adopt procedures and standards related to transparent, open, and reproducible research practices promoted by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES).
Development and Feasibility of a Process Based Intervention to Decrease Internalized Ageism
Authors: Murphy Dallas James , Porter Michelle M. , Mackenzie Corey S. , Chipperfield Judith
Published: August 2023

A lifetime of exposure to ageism may be internalized in older adults, and these ageist beliefs that are directed inwards can have severe consequences. However, research on reducing internalized ageism is scarce. To address this, a six-week process-based online intervention to reduce internalized ageism was designed and implemented to assess its feasibility. The intervention utilized a process-based therapy approach targeting psychological, behavioral, and physiological pathways through which internalized ageism negatively impacts health, as specified by stereotype embodiment theory. Intervention components included education, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attributional retraining. A total of 81 participants participated in the feasibility study. Most participants rated each session and the overall program as very useful in surveys after each session (average program rating of 4.54/5 in terms of usefulness). Participants also attributed a wide range of novel behaviors to this intervention and stated that they felt it changed their perspectives on ageism and/or internalized ageism. Altogether, this study provides a promising foundation from which to advance research on interventions that address internalized ageism – a problem that has severe consequences on the health and well-being of growing numbers of older adults globally.
Investigating the Effect of Methylphenidate on PHQ9 Responses in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder - A Research Protocol
Authors: Cohen Roy
Published: August 2023

This research protocol outlines a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of methylphenidate on Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9) responses in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). MDD is a complex psychiatric condition involving interactions between dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitter systems. Stimulants like methylphenidate influence the dopaminergic system and may impact certain MDD symptoms. The study aims to assess whether a single dose of methylphenidate affects specific items on the PHQ9 differently in MDD patients, with a focus on symptoms related to dopamine and serotonin dysregulation.The study will enroll adult patients diagnosed with MDD and a PHQ9 score of 10 or higher. Exclusion criteria include substance abuse, significant cardiovascular, hepatic or renal impairment, contraindicated medications, and adverse reactions to methylphenidate. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental (methylphenidate) or placebo group. The intervention will be administered orally, and PHQ9 scores will be measured at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.The primary outcome measure will be the change in PHQ9 scores between the groups, with subgroup analysis focusing on specific items related to dopamine and serotonin dysregulation. Descriptive statistics and appropriate statistical tests will be used for data analysis.The study will adhere to ethical guidelines, obtaining informed consent and institutional review board approval. The results could provide insights into the neurobiological basis of MDD and improve the understanding and utilization of current pharmacological interventions, potentially leading to more targeted treatment approaches in the future.
Brief School-Based Interventions Targeting Student Mental Health or Wellbeing: A Systematic Review
Authors: Cohen Katherine , Ito Sakura , Ahuvia Isaac , Yang Yuanyuan , Zhang Yanchen , Renshaw Tyler L , Larson Madeline F. , Cook Clayton , Hill Shannon , Liao Jessica , Rapoport Andy , Smock Amanda , Yang Michelle , Schleider Jessica L.
Published: August 2023

Brief, school-based mental health interventions hold promise for reducing barriers to mental health support access, a critical endeavor in light of increasing rates of mental health concerns among youth. However, there is no consensus on whether or not brief school-based interventions are effective at reducing mental health concerns or improving wellbeing. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide consensus and determine directions for future work. Articles were included if they examined a brief (≤ four sessions or 240 minutes of intervention time) psychosocial intervention, were conducted within a Pre-K through 12th-grade school setting, included at least one treatment outcome evaluating mental health or wellbeing, and were published since 2000. A total of 6,702 papers were identified through database searching, of which 81 papers (k studies = 75) were ultimately selected for inclusion. A total of 40,498 students were included across studies and a total of 75 unique interventions were examined. A total of 324 effect sizes were extracted. On average, interventions led to statistically significant improvements in mental health/wellbeing outcomes versus control conditions up to one month (g = .18, p = .004), six months (g = .15, p = .006), and one year (g = .10, p = .03) post-intervention. There may be benefits to brief school-based interventions from a preventative public-health standpoint; future research may focus on how to optimize their real-world utility. Prospero preregistration: CRD42021255079.
Predicting and coding sound into action translation in spinal cord injured people
Authors: Grisoni Luigi , Piperno Giulio , Moreau Quentin , Molinari Marco , Scivoletto Giorgio , Aglioti Salvatore Maria
Published: August 2023

Motor activation in response to perception of action-related stimuli may depend on a resonance mechanism subserving action understanding. The extent to which this mechanism is innate or learned from sensorimotor experience is still unclear. Here, we recorded EEG while people with paraplegia or tetraplegia consequent to spinal cord injury (SCI) and healthy control participants were presented with action sounds produced by body parts (mouth, hands or feet) that were or were not affected by SCI. Non-action sounds were used as further control. We observed reduced brain activation in subjects affected by SCI at both pre- and post-stimulus latencies specifically for those actions whose effector was disconnected by the spinal lesion (i.e., hand sound for tetraplegia and leg sound for both paraplegia and tetraplegia). Correlation analyses showed that these modulations were functionally linked with the chronicity of the lesion, indicating that the longer the time the lesion- EEG data acquisition interval and/or the more the lesion occurred at a young age, the weaker was the cortical activity in response to these action sounds. Tellingly, source estimations confirmed that these modulations originated from a deficit in the motor resonance mechanism, by showing diminished activity in premotor (during prediction and perception) and near the primary motor (during perception) areas. Such dissociation along the cortical hierarchy is consistent with both previous reports in healthy subjects and with hierarchical predictive coding accounts. Overall, these data expand on the notion that sensorimotor experience maintains the cortical representations relevant to anticipate and perceive action-related stimuli.
Decoding the language of first impressions: Natural language processing uncovers a two-topic structure in written descriptions of faces
Authors: Jones Alex Lee , Shiramizu Victor Kenji Medeiros , Jones Benedict C
Published: August 2023

First impressions formed from facial appearance predict important social outcomes. Existing models of these impressions indicate they are underpinned by dimensions of Valence and Dominance, and are typically derived by applying data reduction methods to explicit ratings of faces for a range of traits. However, this approach is potentially problematic because the trait ratings may not fully capture the dimensions on which people spontaneously assess faces. Here, we used natural language processing to extract “topics” directly from participants’ free-text descriptions (i.e., their first impressions) of 2,222 face images. Two topics emerged, reflecting first impressions related to positive emotional valence and warmth (Topic 1), and negative emotional valence and potential threat (Topic 2). Next, we investigated how these topics were related to Valence and Dominance components derived from explicit trait ratings. Collectively, these components explained only ~48% of the variance in the topics extracted from free-text descriptions. Our results suggest that first impressions generated from free text are underpinned by two dimensions reflecting approach and avoidance assessments, respectively. While this model showed qualitative and quantitative overlap with models derived from trait ratings, a substantial amount of variance in the language used to describe first impressions is unaccounted for by explicit ratings.
Faktor Penentu Minat Investasi di Pasar Modal Syariah: Studi Pada Generasi Z Kota Malang
Authors: Bastomi Mohamad , Nurhidayah Nurhidayah
Published: August 2023

The Islamic capital market has enormous potential to encourage sustainable economic and financial development. Investors in the Islamic capital market are still very small when compared to the total population of Indonesia. Public interest in investing is quite low, but they do not have sufficient knowledge to assess the risks and returns of the Islamic capital market. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence Gen Z's interest in investing in the Islamic capital market, risk perception, social media influencers, and disposable income. This research utilizes a quantitative methodology focused on the generation Z population in Malang City. A total of 200 research samples were collected using the incidental sampling method. The collected information was analyzed using the PLS (Partial Least Squares) method. The results of data analysis show that interest in investing in Islamic capital markets is influenced by Islamic capital market literacy, risk perception, and social media influencers. However, the results of data analysis show that disposable income does not affect investment interest. This study has practical implications for increasing Gen Z participation in Malang City in investing in the Islamic capital market. Educational efforts aimed at improving Islamic capital market literacy, effective risk management, and utilizing the positive influence of social media influencers can motivate Gen Z's interest in investing in the Islamic capital market.
Corporate Social Responbility and Good Corporate Governance On Company Value
Authors: Widajantie Tituk Diah , Putri Sofia Yunida
Published: August 2023

The value of the company is the main goal of a company formed. However, in its implementation there are regulations that require companies to have social programs and good corporate governance. This study aims to prove whether there is an effect of corporate social responsibility and good corporate governance on firm value. This research is classified as quantitative research. The population used is SOEs listed on the LQ45 Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2015-2017 period and with a purposive sampling technique. Data obtained from annual financial reports and sustainability reports. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The analytical method used is statistical analysis which is calculated using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) application version 25. The results of this study indicate that: (1) corporate social responsibility has no effect on firm value; (2) good corporate governance has an effect on firm value.
Peran PT. Jhonlin Batu Mandiri Dalam Menigkatkankat Ekonomi dan Kesjahteraan Masyarakat Desa Watu-Watu Kecamatan Lantari Jaya, Kabupaten Bombana
Authors: Rahman Muljibir , Mahfudz Mahfudz , Toar Alfian , B Jumiati
Published: August 2023

PT. Jhonlin Batu Mandiri adalah industri perusahaan tebu yang terletak di desa watu-watu Kecamatan Lantari Jaya, Kabupaten Bombana yang yang berdiri pada tahun 2017 dan memiliki tanah seluas -+ 4700 Ha dengan jumlah karyawan sebanyak 634 orang. PT. Jhonlin Batu Mandiri memiliki peran dalam menurunkan angka kemiskinan masyarakat desa watu-watu. Selain itu PT. Jhonlin mampu membuka lapangan kerja dan meningkatkan perekonomian dan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa watu-watu. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data lapangan, dimana data-data dalam penelitian ini diambil langsung di PT. Jhonlin Batu Mandiri yang terletak desa watu-watu.
Kecurangan Laporan Keuangan: Financial Target, Nature Of Industry, Dan Perubahan Auditor Dengan Komite Audit Sebagai Variabel Moderasi (Studi Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2015-2019)
Authors: Sukma Evie - , Daswan Lestari
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of financial targets, nature of industry and auditor changes on financial statement fraud with the audit committee as a moderating variable in manufacturing companies.  The population of this study are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015 - 2019. Data collected by purposive sampling method, obtained as many as 165 company data which became the research sample.The data used is secondary data in the form of annual reports of companies that are sampled for research. Data test tools using Eviews software include descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, determination coefficient test, simultaneous significant test, and hypothesis testing.  The results showed that the financial target variable had a positive effect on financial statement fraud. The nature of industry variable has no positive effect on financial statement fraud. The audit committee weakens the positive effect of financial targets on financial statement fraud. Audit quality does not weaken the positive effect of nature of industry variables and auditor changes on financial statement fraud. This study aims to examine the effect of financial targets, nature of industry and auditor changes on financial statement fraud with the audit committee as a moderating variable in manufacturing companies.  The population of this study are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015 - 2019. Data collected by purposive sampling method, obtained as many as 165 company data which became the research sample. The data used is secondary data in the form of annual reports of companies that are sampled for research. Data test tools using Eviews software include descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, determination coefficient test, simultaneous significant test, and hypothesis testing.  The results showed that the financial target variable had a positive effect on financial statement fraud. The nature of industry variable has no positive effect on financial statement fraud. The audit committee weakens the positive effect of financial targets on financial statement fraud. Audit quality does not weaken the positive effect of nature of industry variables and auditor changes on financial statement fraud.
Phase Analysis Primer: How to Select the Right Analytical Technique
Authors: Bhambroo Rajan
Published: August 2023

This article reviews the analytical techniques used for phase identification in components, including x-ray diffraction, metallography/microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, trasmission electron microscopy,and atom probe tomography. The article addresses the advantages and disadvantages of each technique compared to the other approaches.
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing: Development and Commercialization
Authors: Norfolk Mark
Published: August 2023

Ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) originated from ultrasonic metal welding, first developed in the 1950s. Modern applications include welding of battery tabs, thin foil packaging, and electronic wire production. The article reports on a unique UAM method that excels at mixed metal applications. The technology won the 2022 ASM Engineering Materials Achievement Award.
Criptosporidiose em caprinos: Aspectos básicos
Authors: Zacarias Alan Correia Camelo , De Almeida Jonatas Campos
Published: August 2023

Goats are animals endowed with hardiness, the ability to face climatic adversities and good adaptability. Endoparasitoses are a major problem for the development of goat farming. Cryptosporidiosis is an infection caused by parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium spp. and can affect several species, including humans and goats. Infected animals eliminate sporulated oocysts in their feces, which can contaminate water and food, thus constituting its main form of transmission. Diarrhea is the most common clinical sign and affects mainly young and immunocompromised animals. Due to damage to the intestinal epithelium, there is impaired nutrient absorption, leading to weight loss and growth retardation. Consequently, productivity and economic indices are affected. Diagnosis methods include fecal smear, centrifugal flotation, ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). From the above, we conclude that, due to the lack of a vaccine and the scarcity of treatments, the best way to prevent the spread of the disease in herds is through its control and prevention of the disease.
Acidente com serpente do gênero Micrurus corallinus em cão: Relato de caso
Authors: Zart Tiefanny , Da Cunha Ana Paula , Ferreira Naiane Freitas , De Souza Aline Martins , Ribeiro Karen Suzane Fuchs
Published: August 2023

Elapid accidents are rare in Brazil due to these snakes' non-aggressive behavior and semi-subterranean habitat. The venom's action is mainly neurotoxic and, due to the risk of acute respiratory failure, is considered potentially severe. Symptoms occur within an hour after the accident and include sialorrhea, difficulty swallowing, flaccid paralysis, respiratory failure, and death. The diagnosis can be based on the presented clinical manifestations. Treatment, in most cases, is primarily supportive due to the lack of anti-venom serums for use in veterinary medicine. This work aims to report an elapid accident in a dog treated at a veterinary hospital in Florianópolis, SC (Brazil), presenting flaccid paralysis and subsequently evolving into respiratory failure and apnea. The promptness of care and the therapeutic approach used were essential for the significant improvement of the animal.
Leptospirose canina: Uma abordagem clínica e a importância do diagnóstico epidemiológico na cidade de Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Cerqueira Thainá Aparecida Pereira Moura , Cotta Ana Beatriz , Da Luz Rafael Moreira Ancora , Pessoa Josiane Magaton Nunes , Gitti Clayton Bernardinelli , De Oliveira Águida Aparecida
Published: August 2023

In the present work, our objective was to evaluate canine leptospirosis in the context of public health, given that dogs act as sentinels of the disease. For this, an epidemiological survey of 10 suspected animals was carried out, which were treated in the region of Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro. Each animal’s history, where it lived, if it had contact with rodents and the possibility of contact with contaminated water were the initial parameters to arrive at suspicion of the disease. Along with this, parameters observed in the clinical examination plus laboratory alterations in the blood count and in some biochemical markers were used as criteria to reach the diagnosis, since serology would be needed for confirmation. Considering that canine leptospirosis is a highly lethal zoonosis, and the existence of subclinical cases, the epidemiological study is of great importance in this context, as one of the tools for clinical diagnosis of the disease in the absence of a confirmatory serological test.
New legislation on agricultural cooperation
Authors: Hafurova Olena , Marchenko Svitlana
Published: August 2023

The article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the trends in the development of Ukrainian legislation in the field of agricultural cooperation. The author notes that the Law of Ukraine dated July 21, 2020 “On Agricultural Cooperation” (the new Law), on the one hand, sets out in detail the basis for the functioning of these business entities, but, on the other hand, its content almost completely eliminates the basic principles of agricultural cooperation established by national legislation and also contradicts the principles of the cooperative movement. There is a general negative trend in the development of legislation on agricultural cooperation. It can be seen already in the Law of Ukraine of November 20, 2012 “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Agricultural Cooperation”, which is characterized by a “truncated form” (only 16 out of 38 articles remain), a considerable number of reference provisions, and the establishment of advantages for the development of agricultural service cooperation. With the adoption of the new Law, this trend has deepened and consists in the artificial separation of agricultural cooperation from the cooperative system and the gradual loss of its social orientation. This approach is unacceptable and will have a negative impact on the further development of not only agricultural cooperation as a social and legal phenomenon, but also agricultural production and the social sphere of rural areas.
Grounds and conditions for securing a claim in administrative proceedings
Authors: Yara Olena , Kravchuk Olha
Published: August 2023

The article examines the grounds and conditions of securing a claim in administrative proceedings. By analyzing the legal provisions, law enforcement (judicial) practice in connection with the acquisitions of legal science, the grounds and conditions of securing a claim in administrative proceedings are highlighted. Attention is focused on problematic issues that arise when courts check the grounds for securing a claim and compliance with the terms of securing a claim. In particular, attention is drawn to the fact that securing an administrative claim on the grounds of obvious signs of illegality of the decision, action or inaction of the subject of power is virtually inapplicable due to reservations about the inadmissibility of resolving the dispute on the merits. It is concluded that an administrative lawsuit can be secured if there is at least one of the grounds specified in part one of Article 150 of the Code of Administrative Procedure of Ukraine and compliance with the conditions of proportionality, adequacy of measures to ensure administrative lawsuit, direct connection with the subject matter and legal the defendant's conduct in the dispute. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the freedom of discretion (discretion) of the court in the application of measures to ensure an administrative claim is unconditional, but not unlimited and controlled by the requirement to properly justify the relevant procedural action.
Legal regulation of soil information support
Authors: Havrysh Natalia , Slepnova Kateryna
Published: August 2023

This paper considered the issues of legal regulation of information support on soils. The article describes large-scale soil studies in Ukraine that were conducted during 1957-1961. The reasons for the inconsistency of the available information on the structure and condition of the soil cover were found. It was proved that environmental impact assessment data from environmental monitoring, soil surveys, cadastral documentation, etc., can be sources of environmental Information. The conducted legal analysis suggested that the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Conservation of Soil and Protection of Their Fertility” should prescribe that documented information on the state of soils and implemented measures for soil protection should be open, publicly available, since it is of public interest, except for information that is classified as restricted access.
Some issues of legal regulation of animal insurance as a compulsory type of insurance
Authors: Horislavska Inna
Published: August 2023

Agrarian insurance is a prerequisite for the existence of agriculture, especially for agrarian countries. The present puts before agricultural production serious climatic, economic, and biological challenges. Insurance should become a tool that will help balance risks between all participants in agrarian insurance relations and reduce the adverse impact on agricultural production and the standard of living in the state. Proceeding from this, the purpose of this study was to investigate the issue of legal regulation of animal insurance as a compulsory type of insurance and outline the prospects for the development of such types of insurance. The method for investigating this issue was the analysis of the current national legislation, which suggested that the legal regulation of animal insurance meets its conditions in national regulations. Based on the analysis of regulations governing the procedure for insurance of farm animals, the study examined the problematic issues and suggested ways to eliminate conflicts in the legal regulation of this type of insurance. The problems of determining the list of animals subject to compulsory insurance were investigated and ways to solve them were proposed. The paper analysed the issue of legal expansion of the range of insurance risks for animal insurance contracts within the framework of the Law of Ukraine “On the Specifics of Insurance of Agricultural Products with State Support”. The proposed amendments to the regulations in the field of breeding animal insurance will harmonize the corresponding legislation, as well as improve awareness of breeding animals for regulatory authorities, consumers of relevant products and insurers. The materials of this paper are of practical value for further research of the legal regulation of animal insurance, their improvement, and identification of new issues in national regulations.
Implementation of a solar model and shadow plotting in the context of a 2D GIS
Authors: Leduc Thomas , Stavropulos-Laffaille Xenia , Requena-Ruiz Ignacio
Published: August 2023

The adaptation of public spaces to episodes of intense heat is now a major challenge for cities. With this in mind, this article presents a contribution aimed at delineating and handling the shadows on the ground or in a horizontal plane at a given height, whether it comes from buildings, street furniture or the tree cover. After a comparison with shadows obtained via two reference tools, we present two urban sites that mix shadows of different origins and, in addition, different indicators. The results of the simulations are compared with pyranometric surveys carried out on site. The aim of these indicators is to assist urban designers with solutions that make it possible to distinguish the respective shadow contributions, their annual evolution and potential spatial or temporal continuities.
NAMO Géoweb
Authors: Chery Jean-Pierre , Gradeler Marie , Bonnal Vincent
Published: August 2023

Les besoins de valoriser et de partager des informations génériques et originales de différents projets de recherche, ont conduit à concevoir une plateforme géoweb dédiée, dénommée NAMO. Sa conception utilise des fonctionnalités ouvertes, libres et gratuites qui montrent leur souplesse dans une démarche agile et itérative. C’est en particulier le développement de deux dimensions de valorisation et de positionnement en géoweb 2.0 qui est souligné : la cartographie narrative et la modélisation systémique. Les dispositifs d’usage de l’information géographique, en particulier dans les démarches de co-construction et de science ouverte, peuvent ainsi être mieux outillés.
Spatio-temporal pattern detection in spatio-temporal graphs
Authors: Singh Oberoi Kamaldeep , Del Mondo Géraldine
Published: August 2023

Spatio-temporal (ST) graphs have been used in many application domains to model evolving ST phenomenon. Such models represent the underlying structure of the phenomenon in terms of its entities and different types of spatial interactions between them. The reason behind using graph-based models to represent ST phenomenon is due to the existing well-established graph analysis tools and algorithms which can be directly applied to analyze the phenomenon under consideration. In this paper, considering the use case of two distinct, highly dynamic phenomena - invasive team sports, with a focus on handball and urban road traffic, we propose a spatio-temporal graph model applicable to both these phenomena. Different types of entities and spatial relations which make up these phenomena are highlighted to formalize the graph. Furthermore, the idea of graph-based pattern detection in both these phenomena is explored. Different types of ST patterns for both ST phenomena are discussed and the problem of pattern detection is formalized as the problem of subgraph isomorphism for dynamic graphs. Finally, the results of our algorithm to detect random ST patterns in random ST graphs are presented. The ideas discussed in this paper are applicable to other ST phenomena as well.
An Introduction to blockchain in building services: a literature review
Authors:   Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University, Australia, Hewavitharana S. , Perera S. ,   Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University, Australia, Jin X. ,   Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University, Australia, Seneviratne K. ,   Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University, Australia, Bamdad K. ,   Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University, Australia
Published: August 2023

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems often comprise a significant part of the construction project. These are complex systems with high stakeholder involvement, a lengthy lifecycle, and high financial cost. Due to this nature, MEP systems have complex procurement and management requirements which create uphill of challenges such as lack of transparency, instantaneous changes in designs, lack of trust, incompatibility of designs and specifications, lack of coordination, miscommunication, lack of security, traceability and confidentiality etc. This paper presents an analysis of how Blockchain technology can be used to address the issues arising from the procurement and management (P&M) of MEP systems. A literature review approach was used to identify issues in P&M of MEP systems that could benefit from the implementation of Blockchain technology. P&M phases of MEP systems is based on RIBA (2020). The literature review was carried out using articles in ScienceDirect that appeared in the context of MEP and Blockchain-related terms such as "Blockchain and MEP", and “Blockchain and building services practices". Forty papers were studied to gain insight into the issues, features of Blockchain technology and to explore how these features can provide possible solutions to the identified issues. In conclusion, this paper established that Blockchain technology can be used as a solution for the issues associated with each stage of the P&M of MEP systems.
An IoT-based electrical and electronic appliance management system for Sri Lankan residential buildings
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, University of South Wales, United Kingdom, Sandaru S.A.D. , Liyanage D.L.C.P. ,   Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Anuradha I.G.N. ,   University of Western Sydney, Australia, Kumarathunga J.U. ,   Department of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Kalugala C. ,   Department of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: August 2023

Sri Lankan household energy consumption was accounted for around 34% of national energy consumption in 2017, and residential applications were accounted for 36% of national energy waste in 2018. Therefore, reducing the energy wastage in the household environment is essential. Researchers from all around the world are working to develop IoT-based solutions to reduce energy wastage, but there are certain challenges in adapting them to the local context as those techniques were developed for foreign domestic usage. As a result, it is crucial to come up with IoT-based solutions which are appropriate for the local environment to assist the reduction. Therefore, this article examines the importance and feasibility of adopting IoT-based electrical and electronic device control systems for household use in Sri Lankan environments. Further, a mobile application was developed to monitor and control the system, which was installed for a residential building after an analysis of the domestic requirements. This system may simply fix into an existing building, making it a cost-effective application for reducing energy wastage in developing countries.
Analysis of barriers towards implementing circular economy in Sri Lankan built environment
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Weerakoon P. , Thayaparan M. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: August 2023

All over the world, environmental pollution has become a major environmental issue at present. As the construction industry extracts a high amount of natural resources compared to any other industry, it can be known as one of the significant causes of environmental pollution. In order to protect the environment from harmful human activities, there is a massive demand towards sustainable construction practices. Circular Economy (CE) concept has been identified as a way forward to sustainable construction practices. It has been identified that implementing CE in the construction industry has many barriers, enablers and drivers. Hence, this study aims to qualitatively analyse the relevance of the barriers identified through a literature survey in the global context towards circular economy implementation of the Sri Lankan context. Semi-structured interviews were carried out among industry experts and academics who have experience and knowledge of the CE concept. The findings of this study indicate that the practical implementation of CE in Sri Lankan built environment has many barriers as it is still in an early stage. This study concludes that the construction industry stakeholders should be aware of these concepts, and primarily the authorities should focus more on this concept to move forward with a sustainable construction industry and protect the environment.