bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inteligencia artificial en la gestión agrícola: uso de modelos de bosque aleatorio para la predicción de producción y reserva de semillas en Brasil
Authors: Vasconcelos Eduardo Silva , Silva Leandro Aureliano da , Melo Débora Vasconcelos , Lima Adriano Dawison de , Paiva Luiz Fernando Ribeiro de , Goulart Cleiton Silvano
Published: June 2024

Este estudio aborda la aplicación de modelos de Inteligencia Artificial (IA), más específicamente de bosque aleatorio, para la predicción de la producción y reserva de semillas en la agricultura brasileña. El objetivo principal es contribuir al avance en la gestión y planificación de recursos, una acción crítica para aumentar la eficiencia y sostenibilidad del sector. El trabajo se destaca por la importancia de entender el papel de la IA en la optimización de prácticas agrícolas, proporcionando un marco de referencia para investigaciones futuras en la intersección entre tecnologías de IA y agricultura. Metodológicamente, el estudio implementó un riguroso proceso de recolección y procesamiento de datos proporcionados por el Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería de Brasil, cubriendo las cosechas de 2016/2017 a 2023/2024. La limpieza de datos precedió a la transformación de las variables categóricas a través de la codificación one-hot y la subsiguiente división del conjunto de datos en un 80% para entrenamiento y un 20% para pruebas. Utilizando la biblioteca scikit-learn, se configuró y evaluó un modelo de bosque aleatorio, empleando técnicas de validación como la división entrenamiento/prueba y la validación cruzada, además de las métricas de error cuadrático medio (MSE) y coeficiente de determinación (R²) para medir la precisión y eficacia del modelo. Los resultados indican una correlación positiva moderada a fuerte entre las variables de tiempo y cantidad de semillas reservadas para ambos períodos de cultivo, Safra y Safrinha. Sin embargo, los análisis señalaron una variabilidad anual y una confianza diferenciada en las predicciones entre los períodos, sugiriendo la influencia de factores adicionales y la necesidad de modelos adaptativos. La concentración de la producción en pocas culturas fue identificada como un riesgo potencial, sugiriendo que la diversificación es clave para la resiliencia del sector. La capacidad de generalización del modelo fue evaluada, y el fenómeno de sobreajuste fue considerado una posibilidad ante las variaciones de precisión entre los datos de entrenamiento y prueba. Este estudio refuerza el potencial transformador que los modelos de IA, como el bosque aleatorio, poseen para la predicción y gestión agrícola, abriendo puertas para mejoras futuras y proporcionando subsidios valiosos para decisiones estratégicas basadas en datos en el sector agrícola.
Avaliação da adequação da terapia nutricional enteral e do estado nutricional de pacientes de um hospital universitário
Authors: Moura Gisele Viana de , Dias Raimunda Sheyla Carneiro , Aguiar Naira Figueiredo , Almeida Alline Arielle Pereira de , Bezerra Nisia Carolina Damacena , Silva Rayana Rodrigues da , Lima Vanessa Batista de Sousa , Carvalho Lidia Ribeiro de , Silva Maria da Cruz Moura e , Freitas Betania de Jesus e Silva de Almendra
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A terapia nutricional enteral (TNE) faz parte do cuidado essencial ao paciente crítico, indicada quando a ingestão oral não seja possível ou insuficiente, visando o fornecimento adequado de nutrientes, prevenindo ou minimizando o déficit nutricional. Entretanto, diversos fatores podem influenciar e interferir na execução ou eficácia de um plano nutricional, contribuindo para inadequação energético-proteica. Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre a adequação do suporte nutricional enteral e o estado nutricional dos pacientes da UTI do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Piauí (HU/UFPI). Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo prospectiva e longitudinal realizada em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de um Hospital Universitário entre junho de 2022 a setembro de 2023 em pacientes com uso exclusivo da TNE, considerado o tempo mínimo de 3 dias e durante todo o tempo de internação para cada paciente. Resultados: Foram incluídos 109 pacientes, sendo 62% do sexo masculino e 46% >70 anos. Os principais motivos de internação foram doenças cardiovasculares e oncológicas e o estado nutricional segundo o IMC mais predominante foi a eutrofia em 40%. Os pacientes levaram ≤3 dias para atingir sua meta calórica em 65% dos casos e ≤3 dias para atingir sua meta proteica em 62% dos casos. Foi observado fatores limitantes para administração insuficiente de dieta enteral em 84% dos casos observados: jejum para cirurgias e exames, instabilidade hemodinâmica, deslocamento da sonda e pausa por resíduo gástrico. Conclusões: Os achados deste estudo permitem afirmar a importância da avaliação nutricional precoce, assim como o monitoramento adequado do suporte nutricional, visando o melhor desfecho clínico do paciente.
Tecnologia audiovisual para primigestas: estudo metodológico para ciência da implementação
Authors: Cassiano Alexandra do Nascimento , Silva Carlos Jordão de Assis , Neves Júnior Tarcísio Tércio das , Neves Maria Carolina Dantas Campelo , Holanda Viviane Rolim de , Souza Juliana Raquel Siva , Teixeira Elizabeth , Menezes Rejane Maria Paiva de
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Construir uma tecnologia audiovisual para primigestas sobre sinais de trabalho de parto e de risco obstétrico. Método: Estudo metodológico para ciência da implementação, realizado no período de dezembro de 2021 a junho de 2022 e operacionalizado em três fases: elaboração do roteiro, validação de conteúdo do roteiro e construção do vídeo animado. Na primeira fase, realizou-se a elaboração do roteiro pelos pesquisadores com base na literatura; na segunda fase, 21 especialistas avaliaram o roteiro para obtenção do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo e do Coeficiente de Kappa; já a terceira fase, correspondeu a construção do vídeo animado a partir da elaboração do storyboard, pré-produção, animação e finalização por profissionais expertises em tecnologia.  Resultados: Ao final, obteve-se um roteiro de vídeo, cujas cenas continham descrição e narrativa dos sinais de trabalho de parto e de risco obstétrico. A validação de conteúdo, resultou num Índice de Validade de Conteúdo total de 0,97 e coeficiente de Kappa de 0,55. O vídeo construído em full HD tem duração aproximada de 5 minutos e se encontra disponível em QR Code. Conclusão: Após avaliação, o roteiro foi julgado válido pelos especialistas em saúde e, o vídeo animado desenvolvido em parceria com os profissionais de tecnologia, foi considerado um dispositivo adequado para veiculação de informações seguras e atuais para primigestas que necessitam complementar e/ou suprir as dúvidas ante a temática.
Análise das questões de probabilidades: Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio período de 2021-2023
Authors: Oliveira Cynthia Souza , Pereira Filho Albano Dias , Sousa Lilissanne Marcelly de , Nardes Katiucia da Silva , Balduino Angelo Ricardo , Silva Lucivan Augusto da , Silva Elvis Nascimento da , Dias Leonardo Saraiva
Published: June 2024

O presente estudo analisou as questões de probabilidade presentes no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM) nos anos de 2021 a 2023, visando compreender como esse conteúdo é abordado e avaliado. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, utilizando-se de revisão bibliográfica e análise minuciosa das questões do ENEM. Os resultados revelaram a importância do ensino de probabilidade não apenas para o domínio matemático dos estudantes, mas também para o desenvolvimento de habilidades essenciais, como raciocínio lógico e resolução de problemas práticos. A análise das questões destacou a interdisciplinaridade e a aplicação prática dos conhecimentos matemáticos, além de fornecer insights sobre o alinhamento do exame com as demandas educacionais contemporâneas, incluindo aquelas estabelecidas pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Conclui-se que o estudo das questões de probabilidade no ENEM é fundamental não apenas para compreender como esse conteúdo é avaliado, mas também para promover a qualidade educacional e preparar os estudantes para os desafios do século XXI.
SÍNDROMES GERIÁTRICAS E SUAS PERSPECTIVAS DE TRATAMENTO
Authors: Strada Kaylani Ortmann , Henrich Katyaline , Thum Ana Laura Brill , Ibarra Ana Carolina Sudbrack , Santos Priscila Paula dos , Silva Keila Moreira da , Brock Laura Maria Plocharski Pedroso , Laureano Pricilla , Sauer Vitória Picinini da Silva , Schneider Rodolfo Herberto
Published: June 2024

O envelhecimento é um processo multifatorial, estando relacionado com alterações biológicas, fisiológicas, funcionais, estruturais e bioquímicas. Já as síndromes geriátricas, também conhecidas como “Os Gigantes da Geriatria” referem-se a condições clínicas complexas e que frequentemente afetam a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Neste aspecto, podemos citar a Incontinência esfincteriana, incapacidade cognitiva, insuficiência familiar, iatrogenias, imobilidade, incapacidade comunicativa e instabilidade postural. Objetivo: Abordar as principais síndromes geriátricas, destacando a sua prevalência no Brasil e no mundo, bem como a sua repercussão na qualidade e expectativa de vida da população idosa. Resultado: As síndromes geriátricas necessitam de uma identificação e manejo precoce, incluindo a conduta farmacológica e não farmacológica, ressaltando a importância da medicina preventiva e o seu papel na atenção primária. Conclusão: Reconhecer que o tratamento das síndromes geriátricas deve ser individualizado, sendo indispensável uma abordagem integrada e personalizada no intuito de manter a melhor qualidade de vida possível.
Feasibility of visual art therapy (VAT) on rehabilitation of post stroke patients
Authors: Zavanone Chiara , Bismuth Emily Rochard , Denos Marisa , Dupont Sophie
Published: June 2024

Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN) is one of the most pejorative prognostic factor of functional outcome after stroke. Modern Visual Art Therapy (VAT) is an innovative approach introducing art into a care process. The purpose of our study was to assess the feasibility and benefits of VAT by a trained art-therapist in addition to standard rehabilitation in cognitive functions and quality of life in post stroke patients.We selected 67 consecutive patients and we finally included 23 patients (13 women, 10 men), mean age of70.43 (12.15) into three groups: 7 in AAT group, 8 in CAT group and SR group respectively. Patients were included into three groups: 7 patients received Active Art Therapy (AAT) sessions; 8 Contemplative Art Therapy (CAT) sessions; 8 Standard Rehabilitation (SR) alone.We notice a trend to improve USN and Mini-Mental Status-Examination (MMSE) in all groups of patients and this persisted at long-term follow-up (V3). This improvement of cognitive performances was more marked in the VAT groups. All patients showed also a global improvement of their quality of life (QoL) at the long-term follow-up, particularly in the CAT group. Depression score remained high in SR group comparing to VAT group.Modern visual art-therapy (VAT) delivered by a trained art-therapist seems to be a positive and feasible additional method of rehabilitation of neglect in sub-acute post-stroke patients. We recommend VAT also to improve depression and quality of life during rehabilitation period. This is the first study to evaluate the impact of VAT delivered by a trained art-therapist in rehabilitation of neglect post-stroke patients. Our findings should be confirmed by others studies with larger sample patients including brain imaging.
Interferencyjne oddziaływanie języka rosyjskiego w procesie nauczania Niemców języka polskiego
Authors: Lewaszkiewicz Tadeusz
Published: June 2024

In the article I listed, broken down by suitable groups, over 1,600 confirmed interferences of Russian in the process of teaching Polish to Germans. Out of 670 noted word entries, phonetic interferences accounted for 146 entries, morphological interferences for 116 entries, and lexical interferences for 176 entries. As regards graphical interferences, 263 uses of Cyrillic letters (ъ, ы, я, н, б, ч, л) account for some 70 entries, while 163 lexical entries attest to about 300 mistakes such as ɡom ‘dom’ [house], namiętać ‘pamiętać’ [to remember], tożemy ‘możemy’ [we can], napicał ‘napisał’ [he wrote], buł ‘był’ [he was], tytaj ‘tutaj’ [here], kupułem ‘kupiłem’ [I bought (masc.)]. The object of the article included only the interference-caused mistakes I noticed. In fact, there were many more of them.
SES as a creator of linguistic learning pathways for students with diverse needs
Authors: Nieścioruk Julia
Published: June 2024

The socioeconomic status (SES) of a learner’s family of origin plays an important role in the process of learning a foreign language, a skill that is currently indispensable to function in a dynamically changing reality. This status, imposed by the conditions in the family environment, dictates the educational path of an individual, their personality, interests, and resources. The article presents how and to what extent economic and social status creates the linguistic educational path of students with diverse needs. It points to two prominent issues: the role of parents, teachers and the school environment, and peer relations and their role in compensating for deficits related to foreign language learning.
Walory finansowe w Dykcjonarzu Michała Amszejewicza
Authors: Skorupska-Raczyńska Elżbieta
Published: June 2024

In 1859, the first book edition of the Dykcjonarz zawierający: wyrazy i wyrażenia z obcych języków polskiemu przyswojone [Dictionary of words and expressions borrowed from foreign languages] compiled by Michał Amszejewicz was published in Warsaw. It was the first large (more than 15,000 entries) dictionary of foreign words in the history of Polish lexicography. Its metalexicographical shape (the arrangement of entries, the order of meanings within an entry, the system of explanation, the system of qualification, etymological clues, examples of usage) has become a model eagerly used by successive dictionaries and lexicographers until our modern times. The authors of the Słownik wileński [Vilna Dictionary], published in 1861, were the first to copy the work of Michał Amszejewicz (without disclosing the source). In the dictionary we find mainly professional vocabulary, including a rich collection of names of financial instruments, circulating and historical, presented precisely and in detail in terms of their meaning and market value.
Andragogiczne aspekty gamingu (raport z badań)
Authors: Betlejewska Joanna
Published: June 2024

This article deals with the benefits of gaming for adults. These benefits are considered in the social, didactic and educational aspects and in the professional context, as well as psychological and preventive and therapeutic aspects for adults. The purpose of the article is to introduce the ludic and non ludic uses of computer games, issues of media pedagogy in relation to andragogy. It is also an attempt to answer questions about the benefits of gaming and how these benefits relate to the object of andragogy in terms of adult education and development. The article is supplemented by a report from the author’s research.
Akcenty polskie w biografii i twórczości Anny Achmatowej
Authors: Uchto Halina
Published: June 2024

Anna Akhmatova wrote works of various themes. She was the author of numerous poems and translations that were translated into many languages, including Polish. The poet’s work includes both reflective, subtle lyrics, as well as poems, historical works and memories, e.g., about Russian literary figures. For many years, her works were not published because she lived in times of harsh political repression and severe censorship. The aim of this paper is to present the life and work of the Russian poet and translator, a leading representative of modernism and Acmeism, with particular emphasis on Polish traces in her biography and works. The portraits of Akhmatova emerging from Polish literary culture and Akhmatova’s different perspectives on issues related to Poland are presented.
COUNTING PATHS OF GRAPHS VIA INCIDENCE MATRICES
Authors:   Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Italy, Imbesi Maurizio , La Barbiera Monica ,   Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Italy
Published: June 2024

Operating only by means of the incidence matrix of a connected graph G, a new algebraic combinatorial method for determining the paths of length (q−1) of G together with the generators of the corresponding generalized graph ideal Iq(G) is discussed and developed. The stated formulae are obtained and shown even by changing techniques appropriately when the difficulties of calculation increased.
DECAY RATES AND INITIAL VALUES FOR TIME-FRACTIONAL DIFFUSION-WAVE EQUATIONS
Authors:   1 Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo 153-8914, Japan, Yamamoto Masahiro
Published: June 2024

We consider a solution u(·,t) to an initial boundary value problem for time-fractional diffusion-wave equation with the order α ∈ (0,2)\ {1} where t is a time variable. We first prove that a suitable norm of u(·,t) is bounded by the rate t −α for 0 α 1 and t 1−α for 1 α 2 for all large t > 0. Second, we characterize initial values in the cases where the decay rates are faster than the above critical exponents. Differently from the classical diffusion equation α = 1, the decay rate can keep some local characterization of initial values. The proof is based on the eigenfunction expansions of solutions and the asymptotic expansions of the Mittag-Leffler functions for large time.
PROJETO DE MELHORIA CONTÍNUA NA EMPRESA CANTO ALEMÃO, VISANDO A REDUÇÃO DE PERDAS NA ÁREA PRODUTIVA
Authors: Oliveira Bruna Alves de , Silva Gabriella Cristina Matias da , Souza Gabriel Camargo de , Lima Lothans Matheus de , Silva Rosana Borges da
Published: June 2024

A pesquisa realizada teve como foco a análise dos desafios operacionais enfrentados pela Casa do Canto Alemão, uma empresa do ramo de comércio varejista de móveis, especialmente no que diz respeito à sua área produtiva. Ao longo do estudo, foram identificadas as principais causas das perdas nessa área, incluindo capacidade de produção insuficiente, falta de planejamento e controle eficaz dos processos. Também foram exploradas diversas oportunidades de otimização nos processos produtivos, como a implementação de práticas de gestão de estoque mais eficientes e o uso de tecnologia para automatização de tarefas. Estratégias para melhorar o planejamento e controle da produção foram analisadas, destacando a importância de sistemas integrados de gestão e monitoramento em tempo real. Além disso, foram propostas medidas para aprimorar o atendimento ao cliente e mitigar os impactos negativos de atrasos nas entregas, incluindo políticas de comunicação proativa e investimentos em logística e cadeia de suprimentos. Por fim, foi realizada uma avaliação da viabilidade e dos benefícios da implementação das melhorias propostas, reconhecendo os investimentos necessários, mas ressaltando os benefícios a longo prazo para o crescimento sustentável da empresa.
The Impact of Family Embeddedness and Community Embeddedness on the Effective Demand for Community- and Home-based Eldercare Services for the Urban Elderly: (Based on the Data of the 2018 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey)
Authors: Sun Yiwei , Wu Yue
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This study utilises data from the 2018 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) to examine how the effective demand for community home-based eldercare services for the urban elderly is influenced by both family embeddedness and community embeddedness. Findings indicate that the satisfaction level of urban elderly effective demand is relatively low. From an embeddedness perspective, the more embedded the elderly are in their families in terms of caregiving, the lower their effective demand for community- and home-based eldercare services. Conversely, the more embedded the elderly are in their community in terms of social participation, the higher their effective demand for such services. Thus, there is a conflicting relationship between family embeddedness and community embeddedness, which contradicts the government’s goals of constructing a community- and home-based eldercare service system. To further tap into the effective demand, it is necessary to enhance elderly community embeddedness in terms of daily life, social relationships and ethical perceptions, enabling stronger connections among “family-elderly-community” through socialised community-based services.
Superkrefter til glede og besvær
Authors: Fosse Erik
Published: June 2024

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Seguridad Nacional, Relaciones Internacionales y Bienestar Social en la Era Digital
Authors: Villón Arana Maryorie Michelle
Published: June 2024

El enfoque del presente escrito recae en la revolución digital y su influencia en la seguridad nacional, las relaciones internacionales y el bienestar social en el territorio peruano. Se analizan los retos y posibilidades que la digitalización plantea en ámbitos como la ciberseguridad, la desinformación, la salvaguarda de datos, la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y la colaboración a nivel internacional. Además, se resalta el impacto favorable en el desarrollo económico, la optimización de los servicios públicos y la participación activa de la ciudadanía. El artículo examina las amenazas emergentes en la era digital, entre ellas el cibercrimen, el espionaje cibernético y las debilidades en las infraestructuras críticas. Se proponen estrategias fundamentales y medidas gubernamentales para hacer frente a dichas amenazas, haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la educación pública y la cooperación internacional en el ámbito de la ciberseguridad.
Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 36): Electrical work on site
Authors:   The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel
Published: June 2024

This article explains why structural engineers should be aware of the inherent dangers of electrical work on sites, particularly when planning alterations.
Profile: Christopher Matthews
Authors: Whitelaw Jackie
Published: June 2024

Atelier One's Christopher Matthews, 26, was runner up in the 2014 Young Structural Engineering Professional Award with a fascinating presentation on the analysis for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. His work allowed stagers to use the existing stadium roof for spectacular flying scenic displays. He tells Jackie Whitelaw about his career so far.
Profile: Kayin Dawoodi
Authors: Whitelaw Jackie
Published: June 2024

Last year's winner of the Institution's Young Structural Engineering Professional Award, Kayin Dawoodi, has been promoted to senior engineer by his employer Arup and is a founding trustee of the UK branch of charity Bridges to Prosperity.
Engineering the Kelpies
Authors: Starr Felicity
Published: June 2024

Easter 2014 saw the opening of the Kelpies in Falkirk, Scotland. These are two, 30m high sculptures of horses heads situated either side of a lock on a new canal extension. The sculptures are the figurehead of a major redevelopment project, called the Helix, which is changing an industrial wasteland into parkland and at the same time reuniting communities in Falkirk and Grangemouth. The finished article is visually stunning, but behind it lies eight years of work to bring the Kelpies from a concept, via an artist's vision, to an engineered reality. The structural and mechanical design was led by Felicity Starr in collaboration with sculptor Andy Scott. This article discusses some of the key challenges in the development of an engineered solution for an unusual and unique project.
President's Address: Creativity and fun: core strengths
Authors: Ibell Tim
Published: June 2024

The structural engineering profession is fun and brilliantly creative. Look at the list of Institution Gold Medal winners over many years. They have won this highest honour because they are exceptionally creative. Yes, their mathematical skills are undoubtedly excellent too, but without creativity they would not have won such an award. There is an innate creativity-led attraction among children, in particular, in connecting things together, building up a tower, breaking it down, learning from their mistakes, and doing it all again. We are big kids. The structural intuition we show at the age of 17, just before we embark on our university degrees, is phenomenal. We come armed with knowledge that an intact, doubly-curved eggshell is an inherently strong structure, tents seem very light and efficient when everything is nicely stretched taut, and a tape measure has extraordinary strength and stiffness over a long distance, as simple examples. But do we retain such intuition throughout our formative education? Do we look to creative exploitation of geometry and materials in order to drive through sheer brilliance in structural engineering design? The temptation at university is often to switch off intuition and to size vertical and horizontal members instead, as though the latter were somehow more grown up. In this inaugural address, I share my strong belief that we have some way to go yet in our formative educational activities before a hand-in-hand industry–academia link is formed which embeds creativity in our curricula as a key learning outcome. I believe that it is essential that the education of structural engineers centres on creativity, innate intuition and appropriate exploitation of materials right from Day 1 of a degree programme. The Institution plays a critical role in nurturing the abilities of our students and graduates in a collaborative and creative setting, and my address sets out how we might build still further on this.
Profile: Ed Hollis
Authors: Whitelaw Jackie
Published: June 2024

Commended in the 2014 Young Structural Engineering Professional Award was 27-year-old Ed Hollis of StructureMode, who entered his work on an acrylic pyramid art installation called Lûz.
Puzzle Homonim sebagai Media Pengembangan Kreativitas Siswa dalam Berbahasa
Authors: Fitakhu Khoirul Ilmiah  , Duwi Andinis  , Nensy Megawati Simanjuntak
Published: June 2024

Learning media plays a very important role in the learning process, namely as a means of increasing students' understanding of the subject matter. Homonym puzzles are a learning medium that can increase students' interest in learning and also creativity, because in homonym puzzles there are various activities that require students to be active and think critically in solving problems. This research aims to describe the influence of homonym puzzles as a medium for developing students' creativity in language. This research includes qualitative research using an experimental approach. The data source used is primary data, namely students of Clear IV UPT SDN 205 Gresik. Data collection methods are through observation, tests and documentation.The results of this research show that with the presence of homonym puzzles there is a significant increase in students' understanding and development of creativity in language. This can be seen from students' ability to think critically and actively, thereby helping them to develop better language skills.
Does Income Inequality Matter in Nexus of Green Finance and Environmental Quality? An SEM Analysis Approach
Authors: Maftoon Abdul Salam , Shaheen Wasim Abbas , Afzal Kiran , Razzaq Abdul
Published: June 2024

This study used the Structural Equation Modeling approach to investigate the relationships among Green Finance, Renewable Energy Consumption, Ecological Footprint, and Income Inequality. Data from the years 2001 to 2022 of a total of 126 countries globally were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling approach. The objective was to examine the impact of Green Finance on Ecological directly and through mediation of Income Inequality indirectly. This study’s results demonstrate crucial links that exist between sustainable finance, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic inequalities. These results point towards the importance of socioeconomic development for these factors. Moreover, Green Finance exhibited potential for alleviating the Ecological Footprint syndrome, and Renewable Energy induced differential effects on ecological degradation as well as Income Inequality. Economic Development and Urbanization as control variables have significant and insignificant positive effect respectively on Ecological Footprint. The policy recommendations as proposed covered a range of strategies for dealing with environmental and social issues. This will involve promoting green finance ventures, enabling renewable energy infrastructure expenditures and investments, supporting sustainable urbanization measures, as well as enhancing public awareness of the interdependence between environmental and social factors. Incorporating these suggestions into policy frameworks would mean stakeholders could contribute towards achieving harmony in terms of environmental sustainability and socioeconomic equity.
Application of Industrial IoT in Developing a Sustainable and Automatic Liquid Filling Plant
Authors: Waheed Fatima , Omar Marwa , Ibrahim Syed Zakria , Chugtai Rafay , Aejaz S.M. Haider
Published: June 2024

Automation control is of utmost importance in today's rapidly changing world. It has become a key driver of innovation, growth, and sustainability. In this hour of need, controllers, i.e., PLCs, are necessary due to the increasing demand for automation in industries. PLCs offer a reliable and efficient way to control and monitor complex systems and automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks. This reduces labour costs and increases the production efficiency. This paper proposes an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) based automatic bottle filling and sorting plant using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The paper aims to address this issue by implementing Industry 4.0 principles into an existing real-time model of a water treatment plant that utilizes PLC technology. Using sensors and PLC, the system is designed to automatically fill and sort bottles based on their height. Currently, PLCs are used in water treatment plants to fill bottles of the same height on one conveyor belt rather than simultaneously detecting and filling bottles of different heights. Our proposed solution involves filling three differently sized bottles simultaneously through a detection mechanism, using industrial sensors to increase productivity and reduce time and cost. The proposed system can be easily integrated with existing manufacturing systems. The study results demonstrate that the IIoT-based plant can improve productivity by reducing downtime, minimizing product waste, and increasing throughput. This paper provides a detailed description of the system design, implementation, and testing, as well as an evaluation of the system’s performance. The study contributes to IIoT and automation by presenting a practical solution for improving the bottling process in manufacturing industries.
O Jogo da Memória codificado com o ASCII
Authors: Guarda Graziela Ferreira , Olímpio Guilherme , Carrion Heitor , Oliveira João Vitor , Oliveira Alessandreia Marta de , Quintela Barbara M.
Published: June 2024

O Jogo da Memória pode ser utilizado como estratégia para trabalhar a memória visual, a atenção, o raciocínio e a concentração, bem como, o ensino-aprendizagem das conversões de bases (decimal – binário), temática relacionada com o Mundo Digital. O jogo customizado é recomendado para os alunos do Ensino Fundamental e age como estímulo à interação social, à colaboração e ao trabalho em equipe. Nessa atividade, organizam-se as habilidades da BNCC Computação que se alinham com o jogo para auxiliar os professores em seus planejamentos pedagógicos, tornando o processo de ensino-aprendizagem mais divertido e interativo.
Uma proposta associando Pixel e Frações no Ensino Fundamental I
Authors: Gresele Ana Luiza Pecinato , Silva Luis Fernando Silveira da , Reichert Janice Teresinha , Kist Milton
Published: June 2024

A pixel art é um estilo artístico criado a partir da necessidade visual vinda dos jogos digitais. A partir da resolução Nº 1 de 4 de outubro de 2022, que tornou o ensino da Computação obrigatório em todo o território nacional, surge a necessidade de incluir atividades e ferramentas com potencial de complementar o ensino da Computação e conectar diversas áreas de aprendizagem. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo propor uma atividade utilizando o pixel art para ser utilizada nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, relacionando os conteúdos de Divisão, Frações, Números Decimais e Ordenação de Números Reais.
Trabalhando habilidades do Pensamento Computacional no Labirinto Clássico da Code.org
Authors: Guarda Graziela Ferreira , Cardana Vitor Amaral , Boock Gabriel , Oliveira Alessandreia Marta de , Quintela Bárbara M.
Published: June 2024

A criação de um ambiente imersivo para o ensino e aprendizagem de programação pode ser alcançada por meio da adoção de abordagens embasadas nos pilares do Pensamento Computacional (PC). O PC capacita os alunos a aprimorar suas habilidades criativas, críticas e estratégicas, aplicando os princípios da Computação para identificar e resolver problemas. Neste contexto, estão os jogos que permitem que os estudantes aprendam os conteúdos de forma lúdica e motivadora. Diante disso, este resumo centra-se no desenvolvimento de habilidades de programação usando a plataforma Hora do Código – Labirinto Clássico. Solucionar labirintos pode estimular o raciocínio lógico e a capacidade de resolver problemas.
A Resolução de Problemas de Trigonometria à Luz dos Pilares do Pensamento Computacional
Authors: Costa Bruno , Vilarim Gilvan , Silva Daniele
Published: June 2024

O Pensamento Computacional pode ser definido como a capacidade humana de compreender e resolver problemas utilizando conceitos fundamentais da Ciência da Computação. Seu desenvolvimento promove habilidades importantes para diversas áreas do conhecimento, tais como persistência, tolerância à ambiguidade, comunicação e confiança. No entanto, pesquisas identificam que os docentes e discentes no Brasil ainda utilizam a computação apenas como ferramenta básica ou aplicam conceitos muito introdutórios nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem. Este trabalho tem por objetivo compreender como o Pensamento Computacional pode auxiliar na resolução de problemas de trigonometria.
Construindo Cidadãos Digitais: O papel vital da escola na formação tecnológica responsável
Authors: Venâncio Emillayne do Nascimento , Silva Kássia Letícia Ferreira da , Trindade Letícia Amanda Da , França Sônia Virgínia Alves , Lima Felipe Brito de , Diniz Juliana Regueira Basto , Ferreira Jeneffer Cristine
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho propõe a realização de um minicurso sobre cidadania e segurança digital, que visa trabalhar temas como segurança na web, práticas de cidadania envolvendo o convívio nas redes sociais e proteção de dados no contexto do ensino fundamental anos finais e ensino médio, com foco em competências relacionadas a cultura digital com ênfase em segurança e responsabilidade no uso da tecnologia. O referencial teórico-metodológico é bibliográfico qualitativo, explorando alguns estudos de casos e fazendo uso de recursos como vídeos e imagens que ilustram exemplos, bem como aplicativo para teste de segurança das senhas, visando contribuir para formação de cidadãos com maior responsabilidade digital e também para que se protejam enquanto usuários da internet.
Computação Desplugada e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular: Um Diálogo Produtivo para a Educação do Século XXI
Authors: Santiago Lindalva Augusto , Diniz Juliana R. Basto , Ferreira Jeneffer , Lima Felipe de Brito , França Sônia Virginia Alves
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho aborda a computação desplugada como uma alternativa inovadora e acessível na educação, focando em estratégias práticas alinhadas à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). A partir do reconhecimento dos desafios de conectividade enfrentados por muitas instituições educacionais, destaca-se que a computação desplugada supera esses desafios e transforma a educação, promovendo uma aprendizagem mais significativa e alinhada às demandas do século XXI. O estudo destaca um projeto piloto com atividades propostas realizado durante o Edutec Day no polo de Limoeiro, mostrando sua eficácia em um contexto real, e ressalta a possibilidade de ampliação dessa proposta para outros contextos educacionais.
Construindo Soluções Colaborativas com Objetos de Aprendizagem e o GitHub
Authors: Geraldes Wendell Bento
Published: June 2024

A habilidade de programar computadores é cada vez mais importante nos dias atuais, principalmente na formação de jovens no Brasil e no mundo. Iniciativas que visam desenvolver competencias relacionadas a Computação e programação são bem vindas, pois além de formar profissionais capacitados, também auxilia o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico e a capacidade de resolver problemas do cotidiano. O Pensamento Computacional no ensino médio ajuda os estudantes a compreender as possibilidades e os limites da computação para resolver problemas. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma proposta pedagógica que visa a construção de solução de forma colaborativa com objetos de aprendizagem com auxilio da plataforma GitHub.
Estruturas de dados na BNCC – Introduzindo a noção de listas, pilhas e filas no 5º ano do ensino fundamental na perspectiva da aprendizagem significativa ausubeliana
Authors: Fernandes Raquel Moreira Machado , Motta Claudia Lage Rebello da
Published: June 2024

Neste trabalho apresenta-se uma proposta para o desenvolvimento de conhecimentos e habilidades relacionadas à estrutura de dados no objeto de conhecimento “listas e grafos” do eixo “pensamento computacional” para o ensino de computação na educação básica numa perspectiva da aprendizagem significativa ausubeliana.
Pensamento Computacional: Explorando Origami e Scratch com Atividades Desplugadas e Plugadas
Authors: Hsu Meng Huey , Seixas Margareth C. S. , Freitas Rosiane de
Published: June 2024

A pesquisa propõe uma abordagem que integra o Scratch, Pensamento Computacional, Origami e o Tangram como uma proposta de ensino visando uma aprendizagem mais abrangente na Educação Básica. Desenvolvido a partir da Formação Continuada de Professores, o enfoque foi criar um ambiente de aprendizagem centrado em conceitos da ciência da computação. O foco foi no desenvolvimento de habilidades como sequenciamento lógico e lógica da programação. Os resultados evidenciaram significativamente a possibilidade de utilização do Scratch no ensino fundamental colaborando com a inovação educacional para o progresso dos estudantes com a computação usando atividades desplugadas e plugadas.
Soziale Arbeit und Menschen rechte: (k)eine gute Allianz?
Authors: May Michael , Thiesen Andreas
Published: June 2024

In seinem aktuellen Werk „Nicht wie ein Liberaler denken“ gibt der Philosoph Raymond Geuss Einblicke in ein Denken jenseits von Liberalismus und Autoritarismus. Kaum beachtet wurden in der Sozialen Arbeit hingegen Geuss‘ kritische Reflexionen auf das Konzept der Menschenrechte. Für eine Profession, die sich ebenso konstitutiv wie affirmativ auf die Menschenrechte beruft, könnten seine Impulse und die ihnen vorangehenden Überlegungen von Bloch und Arendt helfen zu differenzieren, um in eine kritische Revision der „Menschenrechte“ zu gehen.
Ästhetische Aktivierung – Perspektiven von Lehrkräften auf eine Qualitätsdimension von Sportunterricht
Authors: Hartmann Meike , Stabick Ole , Bähr Ingrid
Published: June 2024

Im sportdidaktischen Diskurs um die generische Unterrichtsqualitätsdimension der kognitiven Aktivierung wird die Frage nach einer fachspezifischen Auslegung virulent. Neben sprachlichen Reflexionsprozessen über das Bewegen und die Bewegungskultur werden für das Fach Sport vor allem mit Blick auf Bewegungslernprozesse körper- und unmittelbar bewegungsgebundene, ästhetische Reflexionen als bedeutsam erachtet. Letztere nimmt die in diesem Beitrag ausformulierte fachspezifische Auslegung der Ästhetische Aktivierung fokussierend in den Blick. Die Qualitätsdimension wird theoretisch hergeleitet und in Hinblick auf mögliche Umsetzungsweisen aus Sportlehrkraftperspektive empirisch untersucht. Dabei werden theoretisch entwickelte deduktive Kategorien zur inhaltsanalytischen Auswertung von Leitfadeninterviews mit 10 Sportlehrkräften eingesetzt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Kategorien empirisch bestätigt und induktiv ergänzt werden können. Insgesamt kann mit der Studie veranschaulicht werden, wie im Fach Sport neben einem an Verbalisierung gebundenen Austausch über Bewegungsmöglichkeiten ein leibgebundenes, ästhetisches Erkennen im Prozess des Bewegens angebahnt werden kann.
Recent Advances in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Getahun Biruk , Ayalew Bekel Abebe , Demeke Ayalew Dessalegn , Demewez Gebeye Melkamu , Zemene Dagnachew , Legese Beyene Erstu
Published: June 2024

The prevalent respiratory condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with high morbidity and death. Despite being common, COPD is underdiagnosed, and many individuals are not diagnosed until the condition has advanced clinically. The early physiologic and pathobiologic alterations in COPD have been the focus of recent fundamental scientific and clinical research in an effort to improve diagnosis, provide targets for disease-modifying medication, and identify people most likely to benefit from early intervention. Good communication with COPD patients requires humanity, respect, and a people-oriented mindset. The healthcare professional’s personal values and views may facilitate or obstruct communication. All facets of healthcare share the ideal “personal specifications” for healthcare providers who treat people with COPD. The number of COPD therapies has increased significantly over the past 20 years because of the development of new oral and inhaled medications and novel surgical and bronchoscopic techniques. According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases (GOLD) recommendations, bronchodilators such as long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) are frequently used as the first line of treatment for most symptomatic COPD patients. Stem cells as potential therapeutic tools can differentiate into several different lung cell types such as the alveolar epithelial cells. Gene therapy offers novel therapeutic options for inherited and acquired diseases by delivering exogenous genetic materials into cells or tissues. This review discusses best practices in COPD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
The Challenges of Higher Education Reform in Albania in the Post-Communist Transition Period
Authors: Karafili Elona , Aliaj Besnik , Sula Ardiana , Tafaj Myqerem
Published: June 2024

Albania underwent significant changes in the three decades following the regime change in 1990. These changes affected not only the political, economic, and social fields but also the higher education (HE) system. Until 1990, HE in this country was politically tightly controlled. Reforms were implemented to transform it into a free and democratic system, with reforms in the areas of academic freedom and autonomy of universities, access of young people to HE, structure and curricula of study programs, governance of HE institutions, integration of teaching and research, cooperation with labor market actors, and financing of HE and their internationalization. Albania has almost 20 years of experience in implementing the Bologna Process, the most profound reform in HE. Currently, Albanian higher education is facing new challenges to become a vanguard of the country’s overall economic and social development on the way to Albania’s integration into the EU.
Revolutionizing Rice Farming: Maximizing Yield with Minimal Water to Sustain the Hungry Planet
Authors: Vijayakumar Shanmugam , Nithya Narayanaswamy , Saravanane Pasoubady , Mariadoss Arulanandam , Subramanian Elangovan
Published: June 2024

Increasing rice yield while reducing water usage is crucial to feed growing population. This chapter explores techniques to enhance irrigation efficiency and water productivity in rice farming while minimizing negative impacts like groundwater depletion, land subsidence, saltwater intrusion, and soil degradation. Modern techniques for rice farming bring significant benefits by increasing productivity, reducing water usage, and conserving natural resources. Promising techniques include direct-seeded rice, aerobic rice, drip-irrigated rice, saturated soil culture, IoT-based automated irrigation, and the system of rice intensification (SRI). For example, drip-irrigated rice increases yield by up to 20% using 30–50% less water, and the SRI boosts yield by up to 50% with 25–50% less water. Implementing these techniques improves rice productivity, income, food security, and water conservation. However, effectiveness varies based on soil, climate, labor force, and socio-economic status. Selecting suitable water-saving methods is crucial for maximizing farmer livelihoods while ensuring environmental safety.
Recent Developments in Fish Nutrition and Culture Technologies in Kenya
Authors: O. Omweno Job , Omondi Argwings
Published: June 2024

Kenya has immense potential for aquaculture growth and development due to recent decline of capture fisheries production from Lake Victoria, which accounts for over 80% of the national production. However, lack of subsidies and slow adoption of aquaculture nutrition and culture technologies have slowed aquaculture growth and development nationally. There is need to explore innovative aquaculture production technologies and alternative protein sources that can replace fish meal to yield optimal returns in the foreseeable future. The study reviews the use of re-circulatory aquaculture system in tilapia hatchery to conserve limited water supplies and guarantee 95% success in mono-sex production of all male tilapia fingerlings. In Kenya, Freshwater shrimps, Caridina niloticus is the most common fish meal in aquafeed formulations. Although readily affordable, plant-based protein sources contain low crude protein levels and lack essential micronutrients. More sustainable animal protein sources such as black solder fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens pre-pupae and Redworms Eisenia foetida have shown the potential to yield optimal returns in a commercial scale, and can solve environmental problems associated with aquaculture. This study further recommends the use of recirculatory aquaculture in water scarce areas and those faced with intermittent interruptions due to prolonged droughts and pollution of surface waters.
Application of Hydroxyapatite in Regenerative Dentistry
Authors: George Ittycheria Prameetha , George Thomas , John Mathew , Meenu G. , Thomas Vimal , Aswathy S. , Kuriakose Rene , Thomas Jerin
Published: June 2024

In clinical practice, dentists face alveolar bone loss that needs to be managed by bone grafts. The basic bone grafting materials are autograft, allograft, xenograft, and alloplasts. Autografts are gold standard because it has osteoconduction osteoinduction osteogenic. However, they possess risk for the morbidity of the donor site and limited availability. Allograft have possibility of disease transmission and immunologic reactions. These problems potentiated the use of alloplasts. For bone regeneration, hydroxyapatite is the reference material because of its biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity, and osteoinductive property. Natural hydroxyapatite can be synthesized from fishbone, coral, bovine bone, eggshell, and seashells. Hydroxyapatite bone substitute has ideal properties for socket preservation, sinus augmentation, periodontal regeneration and in restorative and preventive dentistry. When used as implant coatings, they support osseointegration and osteogenesis. Hydroxyapatite known for its bone regenerative capacity. Nano-hydroxyapatite, with smaller size and wider surface area, permits more proteins and cells to attach to the surface speed up regeneration. Hydroxyapatite are used as inorganic building blocks for tissue engineering or as nano-fillers with polymers. Furthermore, ion doping and surface modifications have been reported to prepare functionalized hydroxyapatite. This chapter illustrates the role of hydroxyapatite in regenerative dentistry, and advances and advantages of using it as a component of other dental materials, whether experimental or commercially available.