bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LEVANTAMENTO DO PERFIL LOGÍSTICO DE ESCOAMENTO DA SOJA (GLYCINE MAX L.) NO MUNICÍPIO DE PARAGOMINAS-PA
Authors: Filho José Guilherme Alexandre Silva , Freitas Warlen Victor Da Silva , Nascimento Marcos Simehonne castro do , Zmieski João Paulo , Oliveira Samilly Araújo de , Santos Maria Júlia Silva dos , Freitas Luis de Souza , Borges Luciana da Silva
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Seguindo como principal objetivo, a necessidade de realizar um trabalho cuja premissa é identificar os meios de escoamento e os principais entraves logísticos do transporte da produção e seus impactos econômicos. Métodos: O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido no município de Paragominas, localizado na região sudeste do Estado do Pará, Através de uma pesquisa qualitativa mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas nas principais empresas atuantes nos processos de recepção dos grãos advindos dos sojicultores da região e de transporte dessa produção, instaladas no município de Paragominas. Resultados: O estudo mostrou que existem atualmente, duas modalidades de escoamento da soja Paragominense. Os modais rodoviário e hidroviário. As empresas pesquisadas nesse estudo, foram responsáveis pelo transporte de aproximadamente 313. 500 toneladas, montante correspondente a 57,4% da produção sojícola de Paragominas, na safra 2020/21. O complexo portuário de Vila do Conde em Barcarena-PA, recebeu em média 285.150 toneladas, cerca de 91% do total, sendo o principal destino da soja de Paragominas-PA. Seguido do porto de Itaqui, em São Luís-MA, que recebeu 9% da produção, aproximadamente 28.350 toneladas. Conclusão: O principal tipo de modal utilizado pelas empresas de Paragominas foi o rodoviário, responsável por escoar, cerca de 72,4% de suas produções na safra 20/21. Seguido do modal hidroviário, meio utilizado para transportar 25,8% dessa produção.
SÍNDROMES DE DISPERSÃO DE DIÁSPOROS EM UMA ÁREA EM ESTÁGIO INICIAL DE SUCESSÃO ECOLÓGICA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PAUINI, SUL DO AMAZONAS, BRASIL
Authors: Soares José Carlos Rodrigues , Amaral Adriene de Oliveira , Tribuzy Aldeize Santos , Moura Roberta Souza de , Klemann Júnior Louri
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as síndromes de dispersão de sementes em uma área em estágio inicial de sucessão ecológica secundária (Capoeira) no Município de Pauini, no sul do Estado do Amazonas. Métodos: Foram utilizados seis coletores de tela de nylon com 1m² e instalados a cada 10 metros ao longo de um transecto, fixados a 1.5 m do chão por estacas de madeira. A coleta do material ocorreu a cada duas semanas. Resultados: Foram coletadas 962 sementes de quatro famílias botânicas, distribuídas em quatro gêneros. O gênero Sorghum foi o mais abundante, representando 82,16% das sementes. A síndrome de dispersão com maior quantidade de sementes coletadas foi a anemocoria, totalizando 806 sementes. Conclusão: Os resultados evidenciam que em área de estágio inicial de sucessão ecológica, a anemocoria é a principal síndrome de dispersão, favorecida pela escassez de cobertura florestal.
COLHEITA: MATURAÇÃO, MOMENTO, MÉTODOS E PLANEJAMENTO PARA COLHEITA DE SEMENTES
Authors: SOUZA A.G , Smiderle O.J
Published: May 2024

O estudo das plantas em todos os seus aspectos é portanto, um ramo fundamental do conhecimento humano. Empiricamente o homem estuda as plantas desde que aprendeu a lançar sementes à terra e verificou, que elas cresciam onde ele queria e não apenas no meio natural. Entretanto, na civilização moderna em que vivemos, este conhecimento empírico é insuficiente. Somente pelo estudo disciplinado e cientificamente organizado das plantas, o homem consegue sobre elas conhecimento útil e vantajoso para si próprio. As plantas são estudadas sob vários pontos de vista, dividindo a ciência da vida vegetal (Botânica) em diversos segmentos, entre os quais a fisiologia de sementes, a morfologia, a anatomia, a genética, a patologia, entre outros, que embora possam sugerir diferentes compartimentos, a fronteira entre os mesmos é apenas arbitrária ou didática, uma vez que sempre há intercepção entre um ou outro segmento.
CASCAS DE FRUTAS CÍTRICAS: PROMISSORA FONTE DE ÓLEOS ESSENCIAIS
Authors: Ramos J.L.B. , Araujo A.A. de , Matos L. M. de , Oliveira F. F. de , Oliveira Rosilene Aparecida De
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o teor e qualidade dos óleos essenciais extraídos das cascas das frutas cítricas de Laranja (Citrus sinensis L.), Tangerina (Citrus reticulata Blanco) e Limão (Citrus latifólia). Métodos: As frutas foram adquiridas no comércio local, e as cascas submetidas a extração de óleos essenciais usando a técnica de hidrodestilação, adaptada ao aparelho Clevenger. O tempo de extração foi em torno de 4 horas. As análises químicas dos óleos essenciais foram realizadas através das técnicas CG-DIC e CG-EM. Resultados: Os teores dos óleos foram de 2,33%, 1,08% e 2,54%, para a laranja, tangerina e limão, respectivamente. Os teores são compatíveis com dados relatados para outros cultivares no Brasil. O componente majoritário, presente nos óleos, foi o D-limoneno, variando de 91,35 a 57,08%. Mirceno, α-pineno, γ-terpineno e linalol também foram identificados nos óleos essenciais. Existe diferença entre os perfis químicos dos óleos essenciais das cascas cítricas, sendo o maior teor de óleo obtido das cascas do limão. Todos os óleos apresentam o D-limoneno, como componente majoritário, no entanto, diferem quanto à quantidade presente nos óleos essenciais. Conclusão: As cascas das frutas cítricas, comercializadas na região, são uma excelente fonte de óleos essenciais, e a confirmação da presença do D-limoneno, sugere que esses óleos apresentam várias atividades biológicas.
O CULTIVO DE RÚCULA NA HORTA DA ESCOLA: UM OLHAR PEDAGÓGICO SOBRE AS PRÁTICAS DE CAMPO
Authors: De Souza Luciano , Aquilla Pietra , Dallabrida Eduarda , Vicentini Gustavo , Bandeira Laura , Michelson Camila
Published: May 2024

O texto destaca a escola como um ambiente multifacetado de aprendizado, onde são proporcionadas experiências diversas que moldam a formação dos alunos. Cada escola reflete sua identidade única, influenciada pela comunidade, corpo docente e estudantes. A horta escolar é apresentada como um exemplo emblemático desse ambiente, integrando o cultivo de alimentos ao currículo escolar e promovendo valores de sustentabilidade e responsabilidade ambiental. A metodologia utilizada para desenvolver o projeto incluiu uma abordagem interdisciplinar e participativa, integrando conhecimentos de diversas fontes, como vídeos educativos, Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e princípios pedagógicos de Paulo Freire. A contribuição da horta escolar para o Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) 2 - Fome Zero é destacada, assim como seu impacto na educação nutricional e na conscientização ambiental. A presença da horta promove hábitos alimentares saudáveis, conscientiza sobre a importância da sustentabilidade e oferece uma experiência prática de produção de alimentos de forma sustentável.
GERAÇÃO DE RENDA ATRAVÉS DO REAPROVEITAMENTO DE RESÍDUOS: UMA PRÁTICA EXTENSIONISTA
Authors: Rabelo Fernanda Gomes , Cruz Luana Maris Pedrosa
Published: May 2024

Resumo: O presente artigo apresenta o trabalho desenvolvido no Projeto de Extensão Construindo Sonhos em Conjunto, no centro Universitário Una, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, cujos principais objetivos são o de aprimorar e difundir boas práticas conectadas ao desenvolvimento sustentável, propondo a integração entre as disciplinas e unidades curriculares trabalhadas na graduação de acordo com o formato multidisciplinar. A partir das principais demandas identificadas na comunidade Vila Cemig, localizada na cidade de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, desenvolveu-se o projeto de extensão, que teve como proposta a criação de oficinas de capacitação de mulheres para geração de renda, através do reaproveitamento de resíduos. Os resultados foram obtidos através de oficinas processuais realizadas na comunidade, integradas com visitas técnicas, reuniões, palestras e atividades laboratoriais, para com isso possibilitar uma viabilidade da continuidade do projeto.
TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO DO AUTISMO (TEA) E A INTERAÇÃO SOCIAL: A IMPORTÂNCIA DE UM TRATAMENTO PESSOAL POSITIVO
Authors: Capeller Diego
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a importância de um tratamento pessoal positivo na interação com pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA). É um trabalho de cunho bibliográfico, foi feito um levantamento acerca do tema baseando-se nos trabalhos já existentes sem determinação cronológica e utilizando como fonte de pesquisa o catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES e o portal de artigos Scielo. Para a análise dos textos foi utilizado do método qualitativo, considerando a qualidade e o conteúdos das pesquisas. Como principais resultados, obteve-se que o Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo é uma condição neurobiológica que se manifesta desde a infância até a vida adulta. Os sujeitos que possuem o transtorno podem ter dificuldades em segurar seus impulsos e apresentar dificuldades em sua interação social, muitas vezes acabam demonstrando agressividade quando são abordados por outras pessoas. Com isso torna-se imprescindível uma interação social positiva por parte da sociedade em geral no tratamento com eles, assim como é fundamental a orientação para todos acerca desse tema.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DEMOGRÁFICO E ASSISTÊNCIA NUTRICIONAL DE PUÉRPERAS EM UMA MATERNIDADE DE NOVA LIMA/ MG
Authors: SARAIVA Sarah Ferreira de Souza
Published: May 2024

Este estudo analisa a assistência nutricional oferecida a mulheres no períodogestacional e pós-parto em uma maternidade de Nova Lima, Minas Gerais. Destacase a importância da nutrição adequada durante a gravidez para resultados perinataispositivos. No entanto, observou-se falta de orientação nutricional suficiente durante opré-natal, indicando a necessidade de melhorias nessa área. Muitas mulheres nãoseguem as recomendações sobre ingestão de água e frequência de refeiçõesdurante esse período. Conclui-se que uma assistência nutricional adequada durantea gravidez é fundamental para garantir resultados perinatais favoráveis, destacandoa importância de capacitar profissionais de saúde, especialmente inclusão maior denutricionistas no programa, para fornecer apoio abrangente às gestantes.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS INTERNAÇÕES HOSPITALARES POR INFARTO AGUDO DO MIOCÁRDIO DE UMA REGIÃO DE SAÚDE NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
Authors: Sena Waldenilson Lopes , Ribeiro Jessé Soares Martins , Viana Francisco dos Santos , Sousa Francinaldo Lima , Siqueira Arislean , Silva Filipe Melo da , Lemos Matheus Henrique da Silva
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Caracterizar os casos de internações hospitalares por Infarto Agudo no Miocárdio na regional de saúde de Codó no período de 2018 a 2022. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico do tipo ecológico, de caráter quantitativo, analítico, descritivo e retrospectivo, que utilizou dados secundários sobre internações por Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio coletados nos meses de abril e maio de 2023 no banco de dados do DATASUS. Os dados foram disponibilizados por meio de planilhas do Microsoft Office Excel 2016 e analisados através do programa Statitical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) 28.0.1, onde os resultados foram representados em tabela, quadro, gráficos e, referente ao mapa, foi utilizado o programa TabWin32, versão 4.1.1. Resultados: O ano de 2021 foi o mais prevalente com 83 casos, além disso, o perfil sociodemográfico mais afetado são o sexo masculino, entre 60 a 69 anos. A cor parda foi a mais afetada. A regional de saúde com maior número de internações e óbitos por IAM foi a de São Luís. Tendo o atendimento de urgência como o mais prevalente com 100% dos casos. Conclusão: O estudo possibilitou evidenciar o perfil de internações por IAM na regional de saúde de Codó, além de servir como fomento a novas pesquisas e incentivar a ampliação do conhecimento científico, bem como elucidar sobre os aspectos sociais, culturais e as consequências econômicas associadas ao IAM com o objetivo de promover medidas de controle mais eficazes.
AUDIODESCRIÇÃO E ACESSIBILIDADE
Authors: OLIVEIRA Maria Clementina de
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo discorre sobre o recurso de tecnologia assistiva audiodescrição, recurso, pensado para as pessoas com deficiência visual, mas, existem outros públicos que se beneficiam desta ferramenta. Logo, visa-se contribuir para a divulgação deste recurso indispensável para a inclusão educacional e/ou social. Apresentar-se-á concepções desta ferramenta, e um breve resumo histórico. As discussões evidenciaram que a audiodescrição é uma ferramenta essencial para a concretização das políticas de inclusão, pois, permite eliminar as barreiras comunicacionais e finda-se propondo pesquisas na área e investimentos na profissionalização de audiodescritores e de docentes.
Promoção da Saúde: conceito, estratégia e prevenção em pesquisa - Volume 3
Authors: Silva Patrício Francisco da
Published: May 2024

A presente obra, expressa na sua origem e evolução, informações técnicas e científicas pautadas em situações e condições que potencializam o conceito de prevenção de adoecimentos, promoção da saúde, tratamento e reabilitação de pessoas acometidas por diferentes tipos de patologias, bem como, a manutenção do efeito salutar, e visa o crescimento de estratégias voltadas ao cuidado das pessoas. Pensar no atendimento em saúde, vai além de se traçar metas atingíveis quanto aos conceitos curativos dos diversos males que afetam a sociedade, pois promover a saúde é pensar nos fatores biológicos, sociais, culturais e todos os fatores que interferem na continuidade da vida de pessoas, independente se sua faixa etária, raça, credo e outras distinções que podem ou não, influenciar no processo de saúde e adoecimento. Nosso objetivo é proporcionar a oportunidade de diversas pessoas que pensam e executam as ações de saúde, ou ações relacionadas a esse campo, possam unir seus conhecimentos em uma obra que traga esclarecimentos, mas também inquietações, uma vez que o aprendizado é contínuo, é dinâmico, e confere benefícios que podem se manifestar de formas diferentes em locais e culturas distintas. Agradecemos a todos os estudantes, profissionais, professores, e a todos que de forma direta ou indireta, manifestaram-se e proporcionaram a oportunidade de execução e conclusão dessa obra, pois surge da articulação entre pessoas que visam e atuam em prol do cuidado, acolhimento e valorização da vida.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEDERATED MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS
Authors: Bektemyssova Gulnara , Bakirova Gulnaz
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the authors propose a new machine learning paradigm, federated machine learning. This method produces accurate predictions without revealing private data. It requires less network traffic, reduces communication costs and enables private learning from device to device. Federated machine learning helps to build models and further the models are moved to the device. Applications are particularly prevalent in healthcare, finance, retail, etc., as regulations make it difficult to share sensitive information. Note that this method creates an opportunity to build models with huge amounts of data by combining multiple databases and devices. There are many algorithms available in this area of machine learning and new ones are constantly being created. Our paper presents a comparative analysis of algorithms: FedAdam, FedYogi and FedSparse. But we need to keep in mind that FedAvg is at the core of many federated machine learning algorithms. Data testing was conducted using the Flower and Kaggle platforms with the above algorithms.
Federated machine learning technology is usable in smartphones and other devices where it can create accurate predictions without revealing raw personal data. In organizations, it can reduce network load and enable private learning between devices. Federated machine learning can help develop models for the Internet of Things that adapt to changes in the system while protecting user privacy. And it is also used to develop an AI model to meet the risk requirements of leaking client's personal data. The main aspects to consider are privacy and security of the data, the choice of the client to whom the algorithm itself will be directed to process the data, communication costs as well as its quality, and the platform for model aggregation.
USING STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING METHODS TO ASSESS THE UNIVERSITY'S DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
Authors: Muratuly Didar , Denissova Natalya , Dyomina Irina , Tlebaldinova Aizhan , Chettykbayev Ruslan , Zuev Vitaly
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the construction of a model for evaluating the digital ecosystem within a university, with a focus on identifying key factors influencing satisfaction with the implementation of new digital processes in the educational environment. The study employs mathematical methods, specifically factor analysis, to gauge the impact of these digital processes on the overall educational landscape. A questionnaire was designed to collect relevant data, and structural equation modeling, utilizing the asymptotically distribution-free estimation method with Grammian in STATISTICA software, was employed for survey result processing. The proposed model aims to provide insights into the dynamics of a university's digital ecosystem, offering a systematic approach to assess satisfaction levels and comprehend the implications of integrating novel digital processes within the educational framework. Mathematical methods, including factor analysis, add a quantitative dimension to the evaluation process, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between various factors. The study's methodology ensures a rigorous and systematic analysis of survey data, enhancing the reliability of the findings. The developed model and methodology contribute to advancing our understanding of the digitalization of university environments, providing valuable tools for decision-makers in shaping effective strategies for integrating digital processes in education. The study conducted a survey with 350 participants, including university staff and students. A questionnaire with 17 questions, both open and closed-ended, was developed to collect data. The authors employed structural equation modeling, specifically the asymptotically distribution-free estimation method, for data processing. The study's a posteriori model illustrates the structure of interaction factors influencing satisfaction with the university's digital ecosystem.
ASSESSMENT OF VIRTUAL TEAM TEACHING APPLICATION AMONG PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ABEOKUTA
Authors: Mary Mojirade AYANTUNJI  , Adekunle Emmanuel MAKANJUOLA  , John Olalekan ATANDA
Published: May 2024

A detailed study of pre-service teachers at the Federal College of Education in Abeokuta examines their collaborative skills and virtual team teaching issues. The major goal is to determine how virtual team teaching affects pre-service teachers' ability to collaborate and navigate its complexities. The study aims to show how virtual team teaching affects pre-service teachers' problems and collaboration. The underlying hypothesis posits that participants engaged in virtual team teaching will exhibit heightened levels of collaboration and critical thinking skills compared to their counterparts employing conventional teaching methods. To accumulate robust empirical evidence, a meticulous 20-item Likert scale questionnaire was judiciously administered to a representative sample of pre-service teachers at the Federal College of Education Abeokuta. The questionnaire methodically gauged participants' perceptions regarding the influence of virtual team teaching on collaborative skills and the challenges encountered. In the subsequent analytical phase, the data underwent rigorous scrutiny using descriptive statistics, meticulously assessing the levels of agreement with each questionnaire item. This study's discerning discoveries make a substantial scientific contribution, propelling our knowledge of how virtual team teaching molds pre-service teachers' collaboration skills and navigates challenges. Rooted in scientific rigor, these insights bear potential significance for educational institutions and teacher education programs. They furnish a nuanced understanding of the efficacy of virtual team teaching as a transformative pedagogical approach, offering valuable guidance for the optimization of pre-service teachers' skills to meet the evolving demands of the modern educational landscape.
APPLYING MACHINE LEARNING FOR ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING OF AGRICULTURAL CROP YIELDS
Authors: Mimenbayeva Aigul , Issakova Gulnur , Tanykpayeva Balausa , Tursumbayeva Ainur , Suleimenova Raya , Tulkibaev Almat
Published: May 2024

Analysis and improvement of crop productivity is one of the most important areas in precision agriculture in the world, including Kazakhstan. In the context of Kazakhstan, agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy and sustenance of its population. Accurate forecasting of agricultural yields, therefore, becomes paramount in ensuring food security, optimizing resource utilization, and planning for adverse climatic conditions. In-depth analysis and high-quality forecasts can be achieved using machine learning tools.
This paper embarks on a critical journey to unravel the intricate relationship between weather conditions and agricultural outputs. Utilizing extensive datasets covering a period from 1990 to 2023, the project aims to deploy advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance the accuracy and predictability of agricultural yield forecasts. At the heart of this endeavor lies the challenge of integrating and analyzing two distinct types of datasets: historical agricultural yield data and detailed daily weather records of North Kazakhstan for 1990-2023. The intricate task involves not only understanding the patterns within each dataset but also deciphering the complex interactions between them. Our primary objective is to develop models that can accurately predict crop yields based on various weather parameters, a crucial aspect for effective agricultural planning and resource allocation. Using the capabilities of statistical and mathematical analysis in machine learning, a Time series analysis of the main weather factors supposedly affecting crop yields was carried out and a correlation matrix between the factors and crops was demonstrated and analyzed.
The study evaluated regression metrics such as Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) and R2 for Random Forest, Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms. The results indicated that Random Forest generally outperformed the Decision Tree and SVM in terms of predictive accuracy for potato yield forecasting in North Kazakhstan Region. Random Forest Regressor showed the best performance with an R2 =0.97865. The RMSE values ranged from 0.25 to 0.46, indicating relatively low error rates, and the R2 values were generally positive, indicating a good fit of the model to the data.
This paper seeks to address these needs by providing insights and predictive models that can guide farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders in making informed decisions.
SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION FOR ANN MODELING OF THE HYDRODYNAMIC PROCESSES OF IN-SITU LEACHING
Authors: Aizhulov Daniar , Kurmanseiit Maksat , Shayakhmetov Nurlan , Tungatarova Madina , Suleimenova Ainur
Published: May 2024

The work presents an approach to enhance the forecasting capabilities of In-Situ Leaching processes during both the production stage and early prognosis. ISL, a crucial method for resource extraction, demands rapid on-site forecasting to guide the deployment of new technological blocks. Traditional modeling techniques, though effective, are hindered by their computational demands and network throughput requirements, particularly when dealing with substantial datasets or remote computing needs. The integration of AI technologies, specifically neural networks, offers a promising opportunity for expedited calculations by leveraging the power of forward propagation through pretrained neural models. However, a critical challenge lies in transforming conventional numerical datasets into a format suitable for neural modeling. Furthermore, the scarcity of training data during the production phase, where vital parameters are concealed underground, poses an additional challenge in training AI models for In-Situ Leaching processes. This research addresses these challenges by proposing a methodology for generating training data tailored to the most resource-intensive Computational Fluid Dynamics problems encountered during modeling. Traditional numerical modeling techniques are harnessed to construct training datasets comprising input and corresponding expected output data, with a particular focus on varying well network patterns. Subsequent efforts are directed at the conversion of the acquired data into a format compatible with neural networks. The data is normalized to align with the data ranges stipulated by the activation functions employed within the neural network architecture. This preprocessing step ensures that the neural model can effectively learn from the generated data, facilitating accurate forecasting of In-Situ Leaching processes. An advantage of proposed technique lies in provision of large, reliable datasets to train neural network to predict hydrodynamic properties based on technological regimes currently active or expected on ISL site. A major implication of this approach lies in applicability of pre-trained AI technologies to forecast future or determine current hydrodynamic regime in the stratum circumventing cost deterministic simulations currently deployed at mining sites. Hence, innovative approach outlined in this paper holds promise for optimizing forecasting, allowing for quicker and more efficient decision-making in resource extraction operations while getting around the computational barriers associated with traditional methods.
A kifogástalanéletvitel-ellenőrzés és a méltatlansági eljárás lefolytatása, elhatárolása
Authors: Kindla Zsolt
Published: May 2024

The author provides an overview of police lifestyle monitoring and indignity procedures in Hungary by reviewing the legislation in force, practical exam­ples and case studies.
Az új rendészeti továbbképzési rendszer kiépítésének bemutatása
Authors: Krauzer Ernő
Published: May 2024

This publication presents the duty of further training for officials of organisations of the interior, regulations on function and actuation of law enforcement further training and the organisations of the interior in connection with the further training system. It gives information about institutional structure of further training and about the informatic system supporting further training tasks, i.e. the Portal for Police Manager Training, Further Training and Examination (Hungarian abbreviation: RVTV). It gives further insight into the experiences of the first 4-year-cycle started on 1st January 2014.
A biztonság és védelem, mint a turisztikai célterület kezelésének része egy ghánai turisztikai térségben
Authors: Imbeah Nicholas , Benkő Béla , Bujdosó Zoltán
Published: May 2024

Tourists’ safety and security have now become essential condition for the travel and tourism industry in the world. Ghana as a peaceful tourist destination in the sub-Saharan Africa relies and rakes in huge foreign exchange from tourism promotion. The tourism hub in the Central Region of Ghana was chosen as the case study area: Cape Coast destination area. The purpose of the study was to examine tourists’ perception of safety and ascertain if tourists would recommend the destination to other potential tourists. Purposive sampling technique and questionnaires were used. Most of the respondents rated their overall perception of tourists’ safety at the destination as safe. However, it was observed that safety installations in these facilities were either not working or non-existent and there was no supervision, evaluation or repairs of these installations. It is recommended that a team of tourism experts should be formed as a supervisory body to help monitoring the tourists’ safety and security in tourist facilities and destinations in the region.
A Magyarországon elkövetett emberölések vizsgálata a szükségletelméletek tükrében
Authors: Schneider Richárd
Published: May 2024

Parallel investigations of needs theories and motivational theories - especially - as represented by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs on the one hand, and of the behaviour of criminals, more precisely, of the typical motivations and needs which drive the perpetrators of crimes to carry out a criminal act on the other hand- may yield interesting conclusions both from the perspective of criminal psychology and from the perspective of sociology. A comprehensive and thorough understanding of the characteristics of criminals and of the criminal acts they commit, as well as of the extent to which the needs of the perpetrators as individuals are being satisfied during the specific phase in their lives when the crime under scrutiny is being committed, considered together with the stress and frustration generated and with the need-driven patterns of behaviour and forms of conduct may lead to the elaboration of preventive strategies and predictive methods, as well as to the delivery of explanations which are capable of focusing on society while at the same time revealing individual preferences and specific factors underlying frustrations and involving potential solutions to these frustrations. After an overview of the scientific literature on motivational theory, my intention in this research is to align the above-mentioned categories of needs with the behavioural patterns of criminals identified during my research and with the data gathered regarding their social background; in the light of all these, an analysis will be made of the acts of murder and attempted murder which were committed in Hungary in the period between 2010 and 2014 and which were the subject of a definitive judgement. The question to which an answer is sought in this study is: whether it is justified to examine such criminal cases against the backdrop of the various needs theories, in particular that of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and whether a connection may be established between perpetrators’ motivations and the specific categories of needs as described in the theories. In the case of an affirmative answer to these questions, it will also be examined to what extent each of the needs appears to mpact on the behaviour of perpetrators.
Mandatory Vaccinations at the Workplace during Covid-19 Times in South Africa: Lessons Learnt for Future Pandemics
Authors: Mtunuse Paul T. , Masumbe Paul S.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the study was to analyse mandatory vaccinations at the workplace during COVID-19 times in South Africa. COVID-19 was first identified in March 2020 in South Africa. The National State of Disaster was ended by the President on 4 April 2022. However, while economic activities were gradually opening to revive the economy, some employers had issued mandatory vaccinations to all their employees at their workplaces. This was regarded in some quarters as a violation of the rights of workers. This paper however argues that there was a misunderstanding on whether any law authorised these mandatory vaccinations. The study found that forcing employees to vaccinate against their will, despite World Health Organisation (WHO) ethical considerations against mandatory vaccinations, was a violation of their constitutional right to security in and control over their bodies. Furthermore, it found that this violation was not justifiable under the limitation clause. The paper concluded that no law clearly authorised employers to apply mandatory vaccinations at the workplace. The authors hope that employers learnt some lessons from the implementation of COVID-19 mandatory vaccinations. The paper recommends that mandatory vaccinations should not be applied for future pandemics at the workplace without basis or authority of law. The study further recommends that government must develop clear laws and guidelines to regulate mandatory vaccinations for future pandemics in the workplace. The paper exposes the weaknesses of mandatory vaccinations which were applied by employers to employees at their workplaces during COVID-19 times in South Africa. The paper contributes to the growing constitutional and legal discontent of mandatory vaccines in South Africa and beyond to guide governmental intervention in future pandemics as individual rights interface with general health safety.

Keywords: COVID-19, Mandatory Vaccinations, Employees’ rights, Employers, National State of Disaster, Workplace, Lockdown.
Assessing Students` Experiences of Psychosocial Support for Sustainable Learning at a South African TVET College
Authors: Buthelezi Michael Mbongiseni , Hlalele Dipane Joseph
Published: May 2024

A positive psychosocial environment is necessary to create a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning. Thus, this study assessed students` experiences of psychosocial support for sustainable learning at a South African TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) College. This study followed a qualitative phenomenological research technique, which provides participants with a voice to share their psychosocial experiences. Data was collected from twenty individuals through face-to-face interviews and a focus group discussion. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. The results of the study revealed that majority of students at this college experience low self-esteem, stressful situations, lack of peer tutoring, peer counselling, counselling skills from a Student Development Practitioner (SDP), and inadequate provision of social and emotional needs. This was attributed to a lack of psychosocial support to students from lecturers and SDPs, who ought to work collaboratively to provide such support to students at South African TVET colleges. It became evident from this study that lecturers and college personnel need to assist students in improving their self-esteem by doing the following: reducing students` stressful situations, promoting peer tutoring, providing peer counselling, providing counselling skills and catering for students` social and emotional needs at a college in order to promote sustainable learning. This study will empower lecturers and SDPs with psychosocial support skills to be able to respond to the psychosocial challenges of student development.

Keywords: Academic support, emotional support, psychosocial support, sustainable learning, TVET college.
Challenges and Opportunities of Utilising School Nutrition Programme to Achieve Educational Goals in South African Rural Communities
Authors: Tshisikhawe Mbulaheni Paul , Runhare Tawanda , Litshani Ndanganeni Florence
Published: May 2024

This study explored the challenges and opportunities faced by schools in utilising the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) to achieve educational goals in South Africa. The NSNP was established in post-apartheid South Africa as a poverty alleviation and educational democratisation measure to improve educational access, attendance, and participation outcomes of learners from poor socio-economic backgrounds. The thesis of this paper was informed by Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of needs to explain how food is a basic need for learners to ascend to the level of learning aspirations. The study adopted a phenomenological paradigm and a qualitative research approach. Purposive sampling was employed to select 2 secondary school principals, 8 teachers responsible for NSNP and 10 learners who were beneficiaries of the NSNP within a rural community setting. The study used face-to-face and focus group interviews and observations for data collection. Data was analysed and interpreted thematically. The study revealed that challenges such as poor hygienic conditions, poor quality and poor nutrition value of the menu, and consumption of teaching and learning time compromised the quality of NSNP provision in schools. However, despite these challenges, schools in rural communities use the NSNP for school attendance.

Keywords: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), South Africa, Educational Goals, Maslow’s Theory, Socio-economic Development
Insights on Leadership Succession from the Bible: A Guide for Ghanaian Churches
Authors: Akoto Richard Osei
Published: May 2024

This study explored the critical theme of leadership succession within Ghanaian Churches, drawing insights from the rich narratives of the Bible. The purpose of the study was to provide a comprehensive guide for Ghanaian Churches to navigate the complexities of leadership transition effectively, ensuring continuity and sustainability. Methodology-wise, the research employed a qualitative approach, delving deep into biblical narratives and extracting principles and lessons relevant to leadership succession. Findings revealed that the Bible offers a wealth of wisdom on leadership succession, emphasizing the importance of preparation, mentorship, and divine guidance. It underscored the significance of character, vision alignment, and the involvement of the wider community in the process. Based on these findings, the study offered several recommendations tailored to the Ghanaian Church context. These include the establishment of structured mentorship programmes, the cultivation of leadership pipelines, and the implementation of transparent and inclusive succession processes. This research highlights the relevance of biblical principles in addressing contemporary challenges facing leadership succession in Ghanaian Churches; it integrates timeless wisdom with modern insights. It underscores the importance of proactive planning, spiritual discernment, and communal participation in ensuring smooth leadership transitions for the long-term health and growth of Ghanaian Churches. The study contributes to the scholarship on leadership development and organizational sustainability within religious institutions.

Keywords: Traits, Leadership, Leadership crisis, Succession, Contemporary Churches, Lessons
A Priestly Christology: A Biblical-Theological Investigation of Christ’s Priesthood
Authors: Osei-Acheampong Desmond Tutu
Published: May 2024

The concept of Christ’s Priesthood has been the subject of comprehensive research work in recent times. Despite several attempts to investigate the doctrine of Christ’s Priesthood waves a theological enigma. Thus, the study delved into the concept of Christology as denoted in the Scripture. This scholarly analysis focused on the qualities, which are linked to atonement and mediation. Christian theology has various viewpoints, but the primary model connects the sacrifice of Christ to His role as intercessor. The ontological model was a theological framework that stresses Christ’s priesthood on His personality and activities. The sacramental priesthood model denotes a correlation between Christ’s sacrificial act and His intercession in a heavenly realm, with distinct aspects following a predetermined sequence. The functional priesthood model is based on classical Protestant theology which portrays that the sacrifice of Christ and mediation are intrinsically interconnected with His being. The study employed a biblical-theological approach that sought to address the prevailing debates concerning Christ’s Priesthood. Thus, the study injects relevant sources to formulate and build the Christological concept. The research paper opined a holistic understanding of the nature of Christ and His transformative power to redeem humanity through the unction of the Holy Spirit. It is crystal clear that Christ sacrificed Himself to atone for all humankind’s sins. More importantly, the paper contributes to the current exploration of Priestly Christology, thus fostering a deeper understanding of Christ’s Priesthood and its significance to contemporary biblical theological discussion. It also helps to lay bare the salvific value of ecclesiology. This paper is recommended for biblical-theological historical students to advance and improve their studies.

Keywords: Priestly Christology, Biblical-Theological, Evaluation, Christ’s Priesthood
PADMARAJAN’S CREATIVE ILLUSTRATION OF MASCULINITIES
Authors: Niranjana Jayasree , Sreenivasulu Yadamala
Published: May 2024

Padmarajan is an eminent personality of Indian cinema whose passionate and exquisite oeuvre of films grappled with the minds of viewers in India but remains underexplored in international academia. This article focuses on the creative representation of masculinities by Padmarajan with the aid of varied masculinity theories starting from the foundational masculinity ideas of Raewyn Connell to the alternate masculinity concepts rooted in the South Asian socio-cultural milieu. The paper examines how skilfully Padmarajan presents different forms of masculinity primarily subverting the traditional depictions in his select films.
EXISTENCE RESULTS IN WEIGHTED SOBOLEV SPACE FOR QUASILINEAR DEGENERATE P(Z)−ELLIPTIC PROBLEMS WITH A HARDY POTENTIAL
Authors: Zineddaine Ghizlane , Sabiry Abdelaziz , Melliani Said , Kassidi Abderrazak
Published: May 2024

The objective of this work is to establish the existence of entropy solutions to degenerate nonlinear elliptic problems for $L^1$-data $f$ with a Hardy potential, in weighted Sobolev spaces with variable exponent, which are represented as follows
\begin{gather*}
-\text{div}\big(\Phi(z,v,\nabla v)\big)+g(z,v,\nabla v)=f+\rho\frac{\vert v \vert^{p(z)-2}v}{|v|^{p(z)}},
\end{gather*}
where $-\text{div}(\Phi(z,v,\nabla v))$ is a Leray-Lions operator from $W_{0}^{1,p(z)}(\Omega,\omega)$ into its dual, $g(z,v,\nabla v)$ is a non-linearity term that only meets the growth condition, and $\rho>0$ is a constant.
Frequencies of Warm Debris Disks Based on Point Source Catalogs of Spitzer, WISE, and Gaia
Authors: Mizuki Toshiyuki , Momose Munetake , Aizawa Masataka , Kobayashi Hiroshi
Published: May 2024

More than a thousand warm debris disks have been detected as infrared excess at mid-infrared wavelengths, and their frequencies have been obtained for various spectral types of stars. However, the dependence of the frequencies on spectral type is still debated because the number of stars with significant and detectable infrared excess is limited. Herein, we present the largest systematic search for infrared excess using data from Gaia, WISE, and Spitzer. We identified 373, 485, and 255-reliable infrared excesses in the mid-infrared archival data at wavelengths of 12, 22, and 24 μm for WISE/W3, W4, and Spitzer/MIPS ch1, respectively. Although we confirmed that more massive stars tend to show higher frequencies of debris disks, these disk frequencies are relatively flat for both low- and intermediate-mass stars, with a jump at 7000 K for all three wavelengths. Assuming that bright, warm debris disks have lifetimes of a few to several hundred million years, the disk frequency can be understood as the ratio between the timescale and the upper limits of the sample ages. We also found that intermediate-mass stars with infrared excess tend to be bluer and fainter along the evolutionary track than those without, implying that massive stars hosting debris disks are relatively young, with an isochronal age of approximately 500 Myr. These tendencies are reasonably explained by a standard scenario in which debris disks are likely to be produced by collisions of planetesimals in the early stages of stellar evolution, such as the Late Heavy Bombardment.
eDIG-CHANGES. II. Project Design and Initial Results on NGC 3556
Authors: Li 李 Jiang-Tao 江涛 , Lu 芦 Li-Yuan 李源 , Qu 屈 Zhijie 稚杰 , Benjamin Robert A. , Bregman Joel N. , Dettmar Ralf-Jürgen , English Jayanne , Fang 方 Taotao 陶陶 , Irwin Judith A. , Jiang 姜 Yan 燕 , Li 李 Hui 辉 , Liu 刘 Guilin 桂琳 , Martini Paul , Rand Richard J. , Stein Yelena , Strong Andrew W. , Vargas Carlos J. , Wang Q. Daniel , Wang 王 Jing 菁 , Wiegert Theresa , Xu 许 Jianghui 蒋辉 , Yang 杨 Yang 阳
Published: May 2024

The extraplanar diffuse ionized gas (eDIG) represents ionized gases traced by optical/UV lines beyond the stellar extent of galaxies. We herein introduce a novel multislit narrow-band spectroscopy method to conduct spatially resolved spectroscopy of the eDIG around a sample of nearby edge-on disk galaxies (eDIG-CHANGES). In this paper, we introduce the project design and major scientific goals, as well as a pilot study of NGC 3556 (M108). The eDIG is detected to a vertical extent of a few kiloparsecs above the disk, comparable to the X-ray and radio images. We do not see significant vertical variation of the [N ii]/Hα line ratio. A rough examination of the pressure balance between different circumgalactic medium phases indicates the magnetic field is in a rough pressure balance with the X-ray emitting hot gas and may play an important role in the global motion of both the eDIG and the hot gas in the lower halo. At the location of an Hubble Space Telescope/Cosmic Origins Spectrograph observed UV bright background active galactic nucleus ∼29 kpc from the center of NGC 3556, the magnetic pressure is much lower than that of the hot gas and the ionized gas traced by UV absorption lines, although the extrapolation of the pressure profiles may cause some biases in this comparison. By comparing the position–velocity diagrams of the optical and CO lines, we also find the dynamics of the two gas phases are consistent with each other, with no evidence of a global inflow/outflow and a maximum rotation velocity of ∼150 km s−1.
Description of Trypoxylon sicklum sp. nov. from Vietnam and a key to species in the Trypoxylon fulvocollare group (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae)
Authors: Pham Phong , Antropov Alexander , Nguyen Hieu
Published: May 2024

Trypoxylon Latreille, 1796 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) consists of 633 known species worldwide and the genus is divided into numerous species groups. In Vietnam, 19 species of Trypoxylon have been recorded to date. In this study, a new species, Trypoxylon sicklum Pham and Antropov sp. nov. is described and illustrated from Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam. The new species is the second member of the Trypoxylon fulvocollare species group. A key to species in the Trypoxylon fulvocollaris group is presented.

Trypoxylon sicklum Pham and Antropov sp. nov., is described as a new species and is the second member of the Trypoxylon fulvocollare species group. A key to species in the Trypoxylon fulvocollaris group is presented.
A comprehensive dataset of the geophilid centipedes of the south-eastern Alps (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha, Geophilidae s.l.)
Authors: Gregnanin Luca , Bonato Lucio
Published: May 2024

Centipedes of the family Geophilidae s.l. are widespread in the Holarctic, with the south-eastern part of the European Alps standing out as one of the most investigated regions. However, retrieving the published records for this taxon, even for this region, is challenging, since most of them are sparse in the specialised literature and interpreting them is hampered by the many taxonomic and nomenclatorial changes occurred in the past and recent times.

We assembled and released a dataset of occurrence records of the geophilid species in the south-eastern Alps, including all the published records and many other records present in unpublished catalogues of scientific collections. For each record, we integrated information from all the sources about: locality, date of collection, the taxonomic identifications, number and sex of individuals and available sequences of molecular markers. For all the records, we estimated geographic coordinates of the locality, when not originally provided, based on the information available. We also estimated the accuracy of the position.

The dataset includes 3293 records referred to 39 species, obtained since the first half of the 19th century and up to 2022; 52% of these records have been released publicly for the first time in the dataset here described.