bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Tech Hardware Dragon Service
Authors: Wu Wendy , Harwood Stephen , Lin Fenfang , Webb Heather
Published: August 2021

Over the past 40 years, China has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth. Initially, economic growth has been based mainly from manufacturing. China is looking at other ways to diversify their economic growth, and transition the focus of its economy from “Produced in China” to “Created in China." Thus, there is an ever-increasing focus on China as a centre for innovation and technology. However, there are many challenges to shift from “following innovation” to “subversive innovation” and the creation of so-called digital unicorns. The authors' attention turns to Shenzhen as well as one particular community of innovation, CEC i-Valley. CEC i-Valley aims to bring all stakeholders under one roof. More importantly, its vision offers a unique example of how a significant industry cluster has emerged. The CEC i-Valley's bold approach addresses the innovation gaps by creating more China-authentic digital unicorns and the challenges of sufficient capacity to innovate and commercialise intellectual properties underpinned by a collective philosophy.
Optical Property of Contained Fullerene Polymers
Authors: Tuvshintur Perenlei , Shpilevsky E.M. , Filatov S.A. , Zamkovets A.D. , Goolimensee Shilagardi , Sambuu Munkhtsetseg , Ulam-Orgikh Duger , Tumurbaatar Dolsuren
Published: August 2021

The presented study in the field of optical area is about receiving polymer new materials in the way of doping a small amount of fullerene С60. Under the method of preparing samples it is revealed characteristics of an interaction between polymer components and doping materials. Significant absorption of ultraviolet radiation by studied samples at the certain concentration of the doping material is presented in the result of the optical study. It is shown that metal-fullerene nanostructures which are on the polymer surface call surface resonance of plasmon absorption.
The Latest Research in Mongolia on the Utilization of Coal Combustion By-Products
Authors: Temuujin Jadambaa , Munkhtuvshin Damdinsuren , Ruescher Claus H.
Published: August 2021

With a geological reserve of over 170 billion tons, coal is the most abundant energy source in Mongolia with six operating thermal power stations. Moreover, in Ulaanbaatar city over 210000 families live in the Ger district and use over 800000 tons of coal as a fuel. The three thermal power plants in Ulaanbaatar burn about 5 million tons of coal, resulting in more than 500000 tons of coal combustion by-products per year. Globally, the ashes produced by thermal power plants, boilers, and single ovens pose serious environmental problems. The utilization of various types of waste is one of the factors determining the sustainability of cities. Therefore, the processing of wastes for re-use or disposal is a critical topic in waste management and materials research. According to research, the Mongolian capital city's air and soil quality has reached a disastrous level. The main reasons for air pollution in Ulaanbaatar are reported as being coal-fired stoves of the Ger residential district, thermal power stations, small and medium-sized low-pressure furnaces, and motor vehicles. Previously, coal ashes have been used to prepare advanced materials such as glass-ceramics with the hardness of 6.35 GPa, geopolymer concrete with compressive strength of over 30 MPa and zeolite A with a Cr (III) removal capacity of 35.8 mg/g. Here we discuss our latest results on the utilization of fly ash for preparation of a cement stabilized base layer for paved roads, mechanically activated fly ash for use in concrete production, and coal ash from the Ger district for preparation of an adsorbent. An addition of 20% fly ash to 5-8% cement made from a mixture of road base gave a compressive strength of ~ 4MPa, which exceeds the standard. Using coal ashes from Ger district prepared a new type of adsorbent material capable of removing various organic pollutants from tannery water was developed. This ash also showed weak leaching characteristics in water and acidic environment, which opens up an excellent opportunity to utilize.
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Preservation of Underwater Environment: A Vision-Based Posidonia Oceanica Monitoring
Authors: Ruscio Francesco , Peralta Giovanni , Pollini Lorenzo , Costanzi Riccardo
Published: September 2021

Abstract Underwater monitoring activities are crucial for the preservation of marine ecosystems. Currently, scuba divers are involved in data collection campaigns that are repetitive, dangerous, and expensive. This article describes the application of Information Communication
Technology (ICT) tools to underwater visual data for monitoring purposes. The data refer to a Posidonia Oceanica survey mission carried out by a scuba diver using a Smart Dive Scooter equipped with visual acquisition and acoustic localization systems. An acoustic-based strategy for
geo-referencing of the optical dataset is reported. It exploits the synchronization between the audio track extracted from a camera and the transponder pings adopted for the acoustic positioning. The positioning measurements are employed within an extended Kalman filter to estimate the diver's
path during the mission. A visual odometry algorithm is implemented within the filter to refine the navigation state estimation of the diver with respect to the acoustic positioning only. Moreover, a smoothing step based on the Rauch-Tung-Striebel smoother is applied to further improve the
estimated diver's positions. Finally, the article reports the results of two different data processing for monitoring applications. The first one is an image mosaicking obtained by concatenating subsequent frames, whereas the second one refers to a qualitative distribution of the Posidonia
Oceanica over the mission area accomplished through an image segmentation process. The two outcomes are plotted over a satellite image of the surveyed area, showing that the proposed process is an effective tool capable of facilitating divers in their monitoring and inspection activities.
Reconciling Agriculture Productivity, Scientific Community and Policy Makers
Authors: Magamage Manjula P. S.
Published: September 2021

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Tri-Trophic Relationship among Sugarcane White Leaf Disease Phytoplasma (WLDP), Deltocephalus menoni (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) and Sugarcane Plant in Secondary Transmission of the Disease
Authors: Chanchala K. M. G. , Wanasinghe V. K. A. S. M. , Kulasekara B. R. , Hemachandra K. S. Hemachandra , Nugaliyadde L. , Witharama W. R. G.
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Sugarcane White Leaf Disease (WLD) is one of the most devastative diseases in cane-sugar industry in Sri Lanka and the causative agent is a distinct phytoplasma (WLDP) strain within the 16SrXI. White Leaf Disease spreads through infected seed cane and insect vector; Deltocephalus menoni (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). This paper presents the tri-trophic relationship of the plant, vector and pathogen in disease transmission. Research Method: Four-month-old sugarcane plants of the variety SL 96 128 and laboratory-reared populations of D. menoni were used for this study. Performance of D. menoni on healthy plants and WLD plants was examined in relation to the aggregation, amount of feeding, fecundity, number of nymphs emerged, nymphal period, survival of nymph and adult’s longevity. The plant architecture, leaf histological and physiological aspects were also studied. Findings: Except for nymphal period, all behavioural characteristics were significantly-high in WLDinfected plants in 10, 14, 30, 8, 12 and 17 percent, respectively. The nymphal period of D. menoni was significantly-reduced by 12.78 percent. Number of shoots (41.83 percent) and leaves (18.96 percent) were high and distance between two leaves tends to be reduced by 32.85 percent in diseased-plants altering plant architecture into a profuse and bushy nature. Sucking distance, thicknesses of lower epidermis and phloem fibre layer in leaves were significantly reduced in infected plants. Leaf N, P, K and moisture content increased (24.89, 34.78, 28.64 and 3.85percent) while leaf wax content was reduced by 4.93 percent. Originality/value: Disease infected plants are augmenting its vector; D. menoni by attracting, enhancing survival and population build-up which promotes the transmission of WLD phytoplasma itself. There by regular inspection and rogueing out of WLD infected clumps make a great impact on secondary transmission of WLD by D. menoni.
Inhibiting Glucose Metabolism Results in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Authors: Berber Engin , Sumbria Deepak , Newkirk Kim M , Rouse Barry T
Published: September 2021

This report evaluates how HSV enters the brain to cause herpes simplex encephalitis following infection at a peripheral site. We demonstrate that encephalitis regularly occurred when BALB/c mice were infected with HSV and treated daily with 2-deoxy-d-glucose (2DG), which inhibits glucose use via the glycolysis pathway. The outcome of infection in the trigeminal ganglion (TG), the site to which the virus spreads, replicates, and establishes latency, showed marked differences in viral and cellular events between treated and untreated animals. In control-untreated mice, the replicating virus was present only during early time points, whereas in 2DG recipients, replicating virus remained for the 9-d observation period. This outcome correlated with significantly reduced numbers of innate inflammatory cells as well as T cells in 2DG-treated animals. Moreover, T cells in the TG of treated animals were less activated and contained a smaller fraction of expressed IFN-γ production compared with untreated controls. The breakdown of latency was accelerated when cultures of TG cells taken from mice with established HSV latency were cultured in the presence of 2DG. Taken together, the results of both in vivo and in vitro investigations demonstrate that the overall effects of 2DG therapy impaired the protective effects of one or more inflammatory cell types in the TG that normally function to control productive infection and prevent spread of virus to the brain.
Smoke plume definition by satellite remote sensing
Authors: Alföldi T T , Harvie J M
Published: September 2021

Landsat digital data are employed on the CCRS image analysis system to define the maximum extent and lateral distribution of a smoke plume. Two quantitative methods are detailed, in which either a single satellite image or two images of differing dates are used.
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Tracheoesophageal fistula in a COVID-19 patient
Authors: Pereira Cristiana , Silva Rafael , Campello Glória C. , Moura Fernando
Published: September 2021

The number of patients requiring admission in intensive care units and prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) has increased significantly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) following prolonged invasive MV is a rare condition. Numerous COVID-19 pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment-related effects might support the increase of tracheal complications in this subgroup of patients. We report a case of TEF in a COVID-19 patient submitted to prolonged invasive MV and discuss its diagnosis and management.
New Drugs, New Opportunities, New Challenges
Authors: Alderman Chris
Published: September 2021

The work of ensuring that new drugs are used judiciously, safely, equitably and efficaciously only begins when a medication is approved for marketing. At that early moment, a convoluted path lies ahead, strewn with many subtle pitfalls. Thoughtful prescribing and careful monitoring of the treatment will be needed.
La sistematización interdisciplinar del contenido de la asignatura Informática aplicada en la carrera de Agronomía, de la UTEQ, República de Ecuador.
Authors: Bravo Salvatierra Jefferson Xavier , Lissabet Rivero José Luís , Rosabal Ferrer Tania de la Caridad
Published: September 2021

En el trabajo se exponen los argumentos de la construcción teórica de la sistematización interdisciplinaria del contenido de la asignatura Informática aplicada de la carrera de Agronomía, de la UTEQ, República del Ecuador, en el cual se tomó como eje central de análisis y reflexión a la resolución de problemas interdisciplinarios , para lograr la Generalización, Transferencia y Aplicación funcional interdisciplinar del contenido formativo profesional. La investigación desarrollada es teórica, desde un abordaje cualitativo de tipo: observacional, analítico y prospectivo; empleando como técnica de recolección de datos al estudio de documentos, y como métodos teóricos: análisis síntesis, inducción deducción, modelación, hermenéutico dialéctico y holístico dialéctico.
La voz: una herramienta para el profesional de la educación.
Authors: Diéguez Corría Olemma Elvira , Labrada Estrada Luís Enrique , Rodríguez Aguilar Yusleidys
Published: September 2021

Este artículo científico surge a partir de la experiencia de los autores como profesionales de la educación y tiene como objetivo primordial capacitar a los docentes con respecto a los mecanismos de la producción vocal normal y los factores que la modifican. De aquí, que se proponen herramientas que les permitirán a todos aquellos que desarrollan la hermosa tarea de educar e instruir reducir sus excesos vocales, apropiarse y poner en práctica una adecuada técnica vocal, así como adquirir hábitos, habilidades, capacidades y conductas tendientes a perfeccionar la calidad de su voz; para ello, se analizarán las peculiaridades de la voz profesional y sus cuidados específicos. La voz es la principal herramienta de trabajo de los profesionales de la educación.
Acciones educativas para favorecer la educación sexual en los alumnos de la 8vo grado de las aulas anexas de Caxila I de la Escuela Comandante Cowboy.
Authors: Vivar Betancor Leticia Isabel , Sánchez Guerra Daniel Jesús , Reynaldo Rodríguez Darlis , Quiala Ortiz Elio
Published: September 2021

La investigación aborda el estudio realizado en las aulas anexas de “Caxila I”, de la Escuela Comandante Cowboy, Comuna de Ondjiva, Provincia Cunene, con el objetivo de elaborar acciones educativas para fortalecer la educación sexual en los alumnos de 8vo grado. Dentro de las insuficiencias detectadas en el diagnóstico se encuentran las pocas acciones de educación sexual que se realizan con los adolescentes que son los más vulnerables a contraer enfermedades de transmisión sexual. Se proponen 12 acciones educativas que permiten fomentar la comunicación, ponderación y promoción de los conocimientos y hábitos en la formación de los alumnos sobre la educación sexual. Durante la investigación fueron utilizados métodos: histórico-lógico, analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo, observación, entrevistas, estadístico-matemático y Revisión documental.
Propuesta de una metodología para la evaluación formativa desde la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la Geografía en el preuniversitario.
Authors: López Azahares Hermes , Alba Castellanos Orvelis , Rodríguez Bello Christian
Published: September 2021

La Educación Preuniversitaria en Cuba se encuentra en su tercer perfeccionamiento, con la finalidad de desarrollar un proceso formativo donde se integren la multiplicidad de factores y agentes educativos, aspectos claves para brindar una educación de calidad. Como parte de este perfeccionamiento, la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la Geografía es de singular importancia, pues a partir del tratamiento del sistema de conocimientos, objetivos, métodos, medios y formas de organización propias de las asignaturas geográficas garantiza el reforzamiento de los aspectos instructivo, educativo y desarrollador del proceso formativo del preuniversitario. Para ello, se requiere de una metodología para la evaluación formativa en la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la Geografía que ponga a los docentes en condiciones de llevar a cabo la evaluación formativa.
Paz Integral en el proceso de evaluación por certificación a distancia en el estudiante con discapacidad en el Centro de Atención a Estudiantes con Discapacidad (CAED).
Authors: Díaz Pedraza Cristian , Benítez García José Manuel , Carrillo Gómez Luis Iván
Published: September 2021

En el presente artículo se explícita en prospectiva pedagógica, el marco teórico-metodológico de la investigación a considerar como parte del trabajo de campo en el Centro de Atención a Estudiantes con Discapacidad (CAED) N. 065 ubicado en Toluca Estado de México. El escrito muestra la situación problémica del Centro, el cual denota dificultades que ciñen la aplicación del examen por certificación dirigido al estudiante con discapacidad del nivel educativo media superior durante el confinamiento por SAR COV-2. Esta brecha epistémica, se aborda desde el postulado teórico de Paz Integral del Doctor en Sociología Eduardo Andrés Sandoval Forero, con el objetivo de diseñar un modelo de evaluación a distancia, en pretensión de garantizar los derechos constitucionales y garantías individuales del estudiante.
Construcción y análisis del Juego Digital para el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje sobre la Electrónica versión 2.0 durante la pandemia COVID-19.
Authors: Salas-Rueda Ricardo-Adán , Ramírez-Ortega Jesús , Martínez-Ramírez Selene-Marisol , Alvarado-Zamorano Clara , Castañeda-Martínez Ricardo , Eslava-Cervantes Ana-Libia , Garcés Madrigal Antonio M. , González-Chávez María-Fernanda
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación cuantitativa es construir el Juego Digital para el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje sobre la Electrónica (JDE) versión 2.0 y analizar el impacto de esta herramienta tecnológica en el curso Diseño Digital durante la pandemia COVID-19. Este trabajo fue realizado con el apoyo del Programa UNAM-DGAPA-PAPIME con clave PE400421. Los resultados indican que el simulador del juego digital JDE influye positivamente en la asimilación del conocimiento en el campo de la electrónica, el desarrollo de habilidades para el campo de la electrónica y el aprendizaje desde cualquier lugar. En particular, el juego digital JDE versión 2.0 es una alternativa tecnológica que favorece el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje en el campo de la electrónica.
Impacto socioeconómico del coronavirus y resiliencia en los microemprendimientos gastronómicos, caso Santo Domingo.
Authors: Vega Carrillo Diego Francisco , Carrión Hurtado Leonardo Humberto , Benalcázar Paladines Mónica Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

La pandemia de COVID 19 generó infinidad de secuelas en las sociedades, y los microemprendimientos gastronómicos de la ciudad de Santo Domingo no son ajenos a esta crisis; por ello, se plantea analizar cómo los micro emprendedores enfrentan la crisis para sostenerse en el sector a través de un diseño metodológico cualitativo-cuantitativo con un nivel de profundidad descriptivo. La aplicación de la encuesta generó información de 63 microemprendedores, el 40% logró ventas, reutilizando las redes sociales con fines comunicativos promocionales. La adopción de actitudes resilientes les ha permitido mantenerse en el mercado. Esta investigación permite tener una visión objetiva de la realidad socioeconómica del este sector, convirtiéndose en aporte para otras investigaciones que deseen profundizar la temática.
Suspect and positive cases of bovine tuberculosis in the Republic of Croatia from 2017 to 2020
Authors: Reil Irena , Špičić Silvio , Kompes Gordan , Habrun Boris , Miškić Tihana , Duvnjak Sanja , Zdelar-Tuk Maja , Cvetnić Željko , Rubin Martina
Published: August 2021

During regular implementation of the bovine tuberculosis-free cattle herd certification programme in the period from 2017 to 2020, the Laboratory for Bacterial Zoonoses and Molecular Diagnostics of Bacterial Diseases of Croatian veterinary institute Zagreb, Croatia tested material from 161 cattle from 27 holdings in 11 counties. The material was submitted following findings of pathoanatomical changes detected in the slaughter line suggesting tuberculosis, or after a positive reaction of cows to the tuberculin comparative methods. Species from the M. tuberculosis complex (M. bovis and M. caprae) were isolated from samples of 58 bovines (36%) from 16 holdings in eight counties. M. caprae was confirmed in 55 bovines (34%) originating from 13 holdings in seven counties, and M. bovis in three bovines (2%), each from a different holding in a different county. Saprophytic mycobacteria were isolated from four bovine samples (2.5%) from three holdings in two counties, i.e., M. gordonae (1), M. celatum (1) and two unidentified species (M. sp.). Based on the obtained results, we can conclude that the main causative agent of bovine tuberculosis in the Republic of Croatia is M. caprae, which confirmed previous findings. Control of bovine tuberculosis in the Republic of Croatia is still needed and, in the future, should be further suppressed using tuberculinisation, controls on slaughter lines, depopulation of infected herds, and etiological determination of the causative agents.
Parametri metaboličkog profila krvi krava u razdoblju zasušenja
Authors: Ćutuk Amel , Hrković-Porobija Amina , Čengić Benjamin , Šaljić Ermin , Velić Lejla
Published: September 2021

Metabolizam visokomliječnih krava, obzirom na njihovu genetsku predispoziciju za visoku proizvodnju mlijeka s jedne i reproduktivnih zahtjeva s druge strane, često je opterećen te izložen promjenama koje za posljedicu mogu imati poremećaj funkcionalnog stanja pojedinih organa, a najčešće jetre i genitalnih organa. Fiziološke vrijednosti biokemijskih parametara krvi krava, koje nude različiti izvori, često znaju znatno varirati. U tom smislu, osobito su interesantni parametri metaboličkog profila u muznih krava, koji imaju višestruko značenje: od pokazatelja hranidbenog statusa i uvjeta držanja životinja do pokazatelja kliničkih bolesti. Cilj je ovog rada bio ustvrditi koncentraciju nekih biokemijskih parametara u krvnoj plazmi krava holštajn-frizijske pasmine tijekom perioda zasušenja. Ispitivanja koncentracije pojedinih sastojaka u krvnoj plazmi radi određivanja metaboličkog profila krava važna su, ne samo za postavljanje objektivne dijagnoze i određivanje težine poremećaja u životinja s izraženim simptomima, već i u prevenciji i rasvjetljavanju mehanizama nastanka novih, metaboličkih i drugih bolesti. Istraživanjem je obuhvaćeno ukupno 46 krava u zasušenju holštajn-frizijske pasmine iz dva farmska uzgoja. Istraženo je 20 krava s farme „A“ i 26 krava s farme „B“. U krvnoj plazmi su spektrofotometrijski određivane vrijednosti parametara koncentracija: glukoze, ukupnih proteina, albumina, kolesterola, triglicerida, bilirubina i ureje. Na temelju rezultata našeg istraživanja, zaključili smo da su krvni parametri koje smo pratili adekvatni za praćenje funkcionalnog stanja jetre i metabolizma u krava, a koji mogu biti od koristi i u procjeni očekivane dužine servis perioda.
CRISPR/Cas9 and cancer
Authors: Mimoune Nora , Bahouh Mohamed Wail , Boukhechem Said , Khelef Djamel , Kaidi Rachid
Published: September 2021

CRISPR/Cas9 has become a powerful method for making changes to the genome of many organisms. First discovered in bacteria as part of an adaptive immune system, CRISPR/Cas9 and modified versions have found widespread use in genome engineering and in the activation or repression of gen expression. As such, CRISPR/Cas9 promises to accelerate cancer research by providing an efficient technology to dissect mechanisms of tumorigenesis, identify targets for drug development, and possibly arm cells for cell-based therapies. Here, we review the current applications of the CRISPR/Cas9 technology for cancer research and therapy. We highlight the impact of CRISPR/Cas9 in generating organoid and mouse models of cancer. Finally, we provide an overview of the first clinical trials applying CRISPR/Cas9 as a therapeutic approach against cancer.
Effect of meloxicam coadministration on the anaesthetic potency of thiopental sodium in a chick model
Authors: Mousa Yaareb J. , Mahmood Mahmood B.
Published: September 2021

Few studies have dealt with thiopental sodium-induced anaesthetic action and the effect of combining meloxicam (a high plasma protein-bound) in 10–15 day old chicks. First, the analgesic median effective dose (ED50) was determined as 35.85 mg/kg, IM by up-and-down routine, while the hypnotic ED50 value was 34.40 mg/kg, IM in the chick model. A thiopental sodium injection (18, 36 and 72 mg/kg, IM) produces a significant dose-responsive hypnotic effect in chicks, determined by the beginning of the lack of a righting reflex, duration and recovery time. Thiopental sodium and meloxicam (72 and 1 mg/kg, IM) in combination shortened the beginning of hypnosis, and significantly extended its duration, with a significant increase in recovery time from the hypnotic effect when compared to the group receiving only thiopental sodium. The same combination also elicited a significant increase in the analgesic percentage and efficacy, and significant increase in the voltage current estimated via using electrical stimulation to induce the ache feeling. No significant changes were found in the concentrations of serum glutamate pyruvate trans-aminase (GPT), glutamate oxalo-acetate trans-aminase (GOT) with body temperature between the two groups, with the exception of a significant change in respiratory rate. The outcomes of this study support the prospect of using thiopental sodium as an anaesthetic agent for veterinary surgical procedures in the chicks, in combination with meloxicam, to produce worthy, consistent, and proficient anaesthesia.
Study on the Electrochemical Anticorrosion Effect of Piezoelectric Materials in the Internal Environment of Water Supply Pipeline
Authors: Li T. , Li G. , Zhang X. , Xu S. , Ghougassian H.
Published: September 2021

The problem of corrosion in water supply pipelines not only poses a considerable threat to the safety of drinking water but also causes a large amount of water wastage due to the leakage of the pipeline network, which can be a chronic problem for a municipal water supply system, as observed in Beijing and other cities in China. In this study, a new piezoelectric PVDF fiber membrane was prepared by electrospinning process, and a piezoelectric anticorrosive film was fabricated based on the internal environment of the pipeline. In the simulated water supply pipeline environment, based on the principle of the piezoelectric effect and the principle of cathodic protection, the electrochemical corrosion protection effect of piezoelectric materials in the water supply pipeline environment, under different water quality conditions, was investigated by a single factor experiment. The results show that piezoelectric anti-corrosion tablets have an obvious inhibitory effect on pipeline corrosion under different pH values, ammonium nitrate concentrations, chloride ion concentrations, and sulfate ion concentrations. Furthermore, under the conditions of pH neutral, alkaline, and high ion concentration, the piezoelectric anti-corrosion sheet can protect the pipeline by 100%. Additionally, since the piezoelectric material can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and does not cause pollution during the experiment, it has good environmental and economic benefits. The use of piezoelectric materials for preventing corrosion of pipelines is a frontier exploration. We believe that the improvement and development of material properties, and the combination of these new materials and traditional techniques, will provide new ideas and methods for pipeline anti-corrosion technology.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA: EXPERIÊNCIAS DE SALA DE AULA E METODOLOGIA DE ENSINO EM GEOGRAFIA
Authors: Do Nascimento Carvalho Ednéa , Bentes Gemarque Brendo
Published: September 2021

O presente estudo apresenta reflexões sobre a inovação na metodologia e no ensino da Geografia em relação a educação inclusiva de pessoas com deficiência mediante a relatos de experiências de sala de aula de professores no ambiente escolar e no ensino remoto, do município de Oriximiná – PA. A pesquisa resulta de uma análise bibliográfica, autores como: Preti (1996), Paulo Freire (1979), Bueno (1999), Camargo (2006; 2016), Pontuschka et al (2007) e Miranda e Mourão (2010) dialogando com temática abordado e a partir de coleta de dados de entrevistas mediatizado pelas ferramentas do Google forms e do Google Meet realizado no segundo semestre de 2020, com 3 (três) professores, sendo dois lecionando no Ensino Fundamental I e o outrem no Ensino Fundamental II. Neste sentido, a necessidade de se repensar em fazer Geografia em sala de aula recorrendo a matérias recicláveis, a objetos disponíveis de fácil acesso, de referências vivenciadas, de conhecimento empírico e cientifico mostrando um contínuo ensino aprendizagem do docente lecionado e do aprendiz em sala de aula. Ainda, o estudo aponta para questões multissensorial do educando, bem como a quebra de paradigma da percepção das pessoas com deficiência e que as práticas sejam concomitantes com as peculiares de cada indivíduo.
INCLUSÃO ESCOLAR EM TERMOS (E TEMPOS) CRÍTICOS: NOTAS ETNOGRÁFICAS SOBRE DISCURSOS, DISPUTAS E TENSÕES NO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA
Authors: Nunes da Silva Jéssica
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo versa sobre os discursos, disputas e tensionamentos presentes no campo da Inclusão Escolar de pessoas com deficiência e da Educação Inclusiva atualmente. Tomando por base o relato de profissionais do Atendimento Educacional Especializado de uma escola regular da rede Municipal de Ensino em Porto Alegre, analisa-se os desdobramentos práticos, burocráticos e discursivos da Inclusão Escolar. Como paralelo crítico e reflexivo acerca do atual contexto, articula-se ainda o debate em torno da proposta de reformulação da Política Nacional de Educação Especial (PNEE), bem como as manifestações divergentes que daí advém, conformando os questionamentos em torno de um possível “retorno à exclusão”. Conclui-se pela demanda de um posicionamento engajado e comprometido criticamente para com a defesa da Educação Inclusiva, atentando para os riscos do esvaziamento da concepção de Inclusão em um contexto de intensificação das desigualdades sociais.
MÚSICA COMO FERRAMENTA ANTIRRACISTA NO ENSINO DE CARTOGRAFIA ESCOLAR
Authors: De Souza Rocha Bianca , De Paula e Silva Andrade Letícia
Published: September 2021

A música enquanto linguagem e representação artística pode vir a ser um importante instrumento de leitura de paisagens e espaços geográficos e importante recurso didático na transmissão do conhecimento, permitindo aos alunos maior compreensão de que a Geografia está presente das mais variadas formas e através de diversas linguagens. O uso dessas formas visa a aproximação do conteúdo com a realidade do aluno, facilitando sua compreensão. Além de tais alternativas metodológicas promoverem maior abrangência na construção do raciocínio geográfico. Portanto, com o objetivo de tal identificação, buscou-se neste trabalho utilizar a música como ferramenta de auxílio para o ensino de cartografia escolar, sobretudo músicas que possuem como temática central a questão da espacialidade e que trazem através de uma abordagem artística os conceitos e as categorias de análise da Geografia oportunizando diálogos antirracistas e de empoderamento negro, visto que as contribuições africanas em diversas áreas da sociedade foram constantemente apagas e desvalorizadas ao longo da história.
O Cerrado como patrimônio nacional: a inclusão do Cerrado no §4º do artigo 225 da Constituição Federal
Authors: Dias Denise Oliveira , Miziara Fausto
Published: September 2021

Trata-se de um artigo sobre o processo de inclusão do bioma Cerrado no §4º do artigo 225 da Constituição Federal de 1988. O objetivo principal é descrever como tem acontecido a tentativa legislativa de incluir o Cerrado na Constituição Federal, no rol dos biomas tidos como patrimônio nacional. Para a confecção do trabalho é utilizada a revisão bibliográfica, sendo consultados artigos científicos, sites oficiais da Câmara dos Deputados, Senado Federal, IBGE, MapBiomas e Embrapa, bem como livros que tratem sobre a temática. Os resultados encontrados são 8 PEC’s (Propostas de emenda à Constituição) desde 1995 até 2010, que tentaram incluir o Cerrado na Constituição Federal, contudo, nenhuma atingiu o efeito concreto almejado. Apesar do Cerrado ser o segundo maior bioma do Brasil, e estar sendo alvo da fronteira agrícola, sua proteção legislativa é vaga, o que o expõe ao risco de degradação e extinção.
The Role of Political Institutions in Africa In Building Democratic Governments
Authors: Idris Idris Mahmoud , Abdelsalam Elfatih Abdullahi , Zaroum Abdulhamid Mohamed Ali
Published: September 2021

The “third wave” of democratization, which saw the fall of old authoritarian regimes across Africa, as well as the introduction of multiparty elections and other significant new changes, has faded. Today, we are witnessing a reversal of democratic gains in favour of dictatorship, resulting in political instability and severe outbreaks of violence in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Kenya, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and elsewhere. This article seeks explanation for the failures of the democratization process in Africa, focusing on the challenging role of political institutions in determining the nature of transition trajectories, reviewing its significance, and justifying why this factor is important when analyzing the success or failure of democratization. The paper sought to provide a more robust understanding of Africa's democratization failure and the thorny issue of a transitional path toward good governance. The study found that the progress of the democratic transition process at any given point in history is dependent on the existence of powerful and capable political institutions equipped to face and respond to the challenges of the transition process, and that the more integrated and independent government and civil society institutions are, the more likely democratic practices will thrive. Furthermore, the study showed that under authoritarianism, institutions like elections, political parties, and legislatures are often referred to as "pseudo-democratic" because they are copied, imitated, and mocked to manipulate the concept of democracy and serve the continuation of autocratic rule.
Compassion and Integrity in Health Professions Education
Authors: Danielsen Randy , Cawley James
Published: August 2021

Issues related to professionalism have come to the fore in health professions education. Strategies designed to evaluate and increase components of professionalism are now of interest to educators. Skills in improving levels of professionalism can be accurately assessed and taught. Professionalism encompasses attributes of compassion and integrity. Tools to measure indices of compassion have been developed. There are three critical stages in which attributes of compassion and integrity can be assessed: prior to admission, during education, and graduation standards. One effective means of transferring skills related to professionalism is modeling. Health professions educators need to be more aware of the issues related to the assessment of elements of professionalism.
Does the Sensation of Breathlessness Change Over Time in People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? A Systematic Review
Authors: McEvoy Claire , Williams Marie
Published: August 2021

The aim of this systematic review was to identify and appraise studies which tracked changes in the sensation of breathlessness, as described in terms of intensity, unpleasantness, its effect on impairment levels or quality of life, over two or more years in people with COPD. Four major databases were searched. Twelve studies were included for full analysis. These studies were a mix of observational and experimental in their design, and were found to have high methodological quality. Subjects in the studies were, overall, severely impaired at the start of the two year period, according to level of airflow restriction. Impairment levels did not change dramatically over the two year period (mean decrease of 2%). Thirteen outcome measures were identified within the studies. Modest improvements over the two year period were noted using tools which measure breathlessness intensity and self-reported impairment levels when forms of management were implemented. No clear conclusions could be drawn about changes in quality of life over two years for people with COPD. No studies have reported changes in the quality of the sensation of breathlessness over a minimum two-year period. There is a distinct lack of longitudinal studies tracking changes in the qualitative sensations of breathlessness.
Leopoldo Zea en Puerto Rico
Authors: Auffant-Vázquez Vivian
Published: September 2021

Esta investigación presenta el contenido temático respecto al Primer  Seminario de Historia de las Ideas en Puerto Rico del 3 al 8 de diciembre de 1956 convocado por el Instituto Panamericano  de Geografía e Historia, institución que  patrocina a la Colección Historia de las Ideas de América  la cual dirige el Dr. Leopoldo Zea  en 1956. Esta participación intelectual es la primera en Puerto Rico del filósofo mexicano. En ella se enlaza la Isla a la corriente  filosófica latinoamericana. Este aspecto lo destacará Zea posteriormente  en un artículo del tomo publicado  sobre el Sesquicentenario de Eugenio María de Hostos  celebrado en 1989.

 

This research presents the thematic content of the First Seminar on History of Ideas in Puerto Rico from December 3 to 8, 1956, convened by the Pan American Institute of Geography and History, institution that sponsors the Collection History of Ideas of America, directed by Dr. Leopoldo Zea in 1956. This intellectual participation is the first in Puerto Rico of the Mexican philosopher. It links the island to the Latin American philosophical current. Zea will emphasize this aspect later in an article of the volume published on the Sesquicentennial of Eugenio Maria de Hostos celebrated in 1989.
A mistagogia profética do Papa Francisco: uma análise litúrgico-sacramental dos atos simbólicos realizados pelo Papa Francisco
Authors: Monteiro Anderson Batista
Published: September 2021

O homem de hoje está cansado de ouvir discursos vazios, de modo que o testemunho de uma vida coerente com o Evangelho é a melhor forma de evangelizar. Desde a Sagrada Escritura, vemos que o anúncio da Palavra de Deus não é realizado somente por palavras, mas também por atos e gestos. O ministério de Jesus é marcado também por inúmeros atos proféticos que anunciavam que o Reino de Deus já se fazia presente. E da mesma forma, cristãos de todos os tempos impactaram e transformaram o mundo pela força do testemunho. Em continuidade com o testemunho profético da Igreja, este artigo quer investigar no pontificado do Papa Francisco, a natureza litúrgico-sacramental de alguns de seus gestos, que possam contribuir para uma reflexão ainda mais profunda sobre o valor de seus atos neste pontificado. Podemos identificá-lo como um verdadeiro mistagogo, que conduz a Igreja do tempo presente para a vivência dos sagrados mistérios. E divididos em quatro eixos temáticos (missionário, solidário, ecumênico e ecológico) acreditamos ser possível extrair elementos para compreender as principais questões tratadas pelo Papa Francisco em chave litúrgico-sacramental.
Síndrome de amok en un cuadruple crimen, acting out e impulsividad patológica
Authors: Nonis Bernat-Noël Tiffon
Published: August 2021

Se describe y repasa el concepto de Síndrome de Amok y se describe un caso de asesinato de 4 víctimas perpetrado por un sujeto que, dejándose embargar por su arrebato e ira, comete los hechos delictivos criminológicos.

 

The concept of Amok Syndrome is described and reviewed, and a case of murder of 4 victims perpetrated by a subject who, being seized by his rage and anger, commits the criminological criminal acts is described.
The Position of Consideration in Nepal: A Study of Theories, Cases, and Laws
Authors: Sapkota Laxmi
Published: August 2021

Lawful consideration is one of the essential elements of a valid contract. However, The National Civil Code, 2017 A.D. (2074 B.S.) has not included a definition of consideration, and it has not stated the necessity of consideration in Nepal in a particular section. Nevertheless, it seems that the Code has realized the importance of lawful consideration in the provisions of contracts of rent, wage and hire purchase. The Code has also stated unjust enrichment, under which one party should not enrich himself or herself at the cost of others or other’s property. Conversely, the now-repealed Contract Act, 2000, in its section 2(d), had defined consideration and stated that consideration must be lawful in section 13(k). In the cases decided by the Supreme Court of Nepal (Bhagwan Lal Shah v. Harka Lal Giri and Chitra Bahadur Karki; Proprietor of Manakamana Construction and Concerns Pvt. Ltd v. Maniram Aggrawal, Proprietor of Aggrawal Industries Pvt. Ltd.), the Supreme Court has issued the precedent stating the importance of consideration in Nepal in regard to Contract Act, 2000 which has now been repealed and replaced by The National Civil Code 2017. Additionally, different theories of the contract like bargain theory, realistic interpretation, theory of reciprocity, ‘nundum pactum’ theory and ‘no consideration no contract’ theory also emphasize the importance of consideration in Contract. Finally, this research paper has proven that consideration is essential in Nepal, thereby stating the theories of consideration, the legislative provisions, and the cases. Furthermore, the researcher came to the conclusion that the lawful consideration is essential in Nepal and it should be dealt with like oxygen to humans and whether written or not, must be implicitly understood. The word ‘consideration’ not explicitly being mentioned in law should not create confusion that a contract can happen without lawful consideration.
DESARROLLO DE LÍDERES COMUNITARIAS EN TIEMPOS DE PANDEMIA
Authors: Rodríguez Cabrera Yanay , Mezquía Noa Berta Onelia , Aguiar Márquez Inés Bárbara
Published: September 2021

El año 2020 impuso al mundo un reto sin precedentes: la pandemia Covid-19. El aislamiento físico como medida indispensable para detener la propagación del virus interrumpe las conexiones sociales, impone modificaciones a los hábitos y estilos de vida, de trabajo y de relación de las personas, con la aparición de los consecuentes estados de ansiedad y estrés que generan dichos cambios. El presente trabajo pretende socializar una experiencia comunitaria en el enfrentamiento a la covid-19, desarrollada en un asentamiento rural del municipio Caimito (provincia Artemisa) y sustentada en preceptos teóricos y metodológicos de la Investigación Acción-Participativa. El proyecto de intervención que se presenta se titula “Desde mi Casa” y promueve el desarrollo de líderes comunitarios para el diagnóstico y diseño ad hoc de acciones que, sin comprometer la salud de la comunidad, propician el bienestar psicosocial. Los beneficios de la propuesta se hacen evidentes en una comunidad que con escasos recursos materiales pero elevado sentido psicológico de comunidad, se mantiene libre de contagio y promueve el bienestar psicosocial de los convivientes. El presente trabajo persigue socializar una experiencia de apoyo psicosocial basado en la comunidad, mediante el desarrollo de actores sociales.
Fundamentos de linguagem na educação: uma relação com a arte, a linguística, a sociopsicolinguística na formação da comunidade escolar
Authors: SOARES THIAGO BARBOSA , BOUCHER DAMIAO FRANCISCO
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir acerca dos fundamentos artísticos, linguísticos, sociopsicolinguísticos da linguagem e suas relações com a comunidade escolar no processo criativo. Para tanto, buscamos depreender certas noções comunicativas presentes em todos os níveis de produções humanas. Procuramos compreender como as linguagens (verbal, não verbal, gestual etc.) se mostram como materialidades inerentes e específicas da interdisciplinaridade escolar. Desse modo, discutiremos sobre a importância da articulação das linguagens com os multifacetados recursos pedagógicos em uma abordagem triangular, uma das metodologias pedagógicas facilitadoras dos processos criativos que contribuem, entre outras coisas, para integração de uma aprendizagem expressivamente plural e, sobretudo, interdisciplinar. Para compreender essa inter-relação proporcionada pelas linguagens, tracejamos os contornos dessa materialidade específica da interdisciplinaridade junto aos processos de criação artísticos e pedagógicos.
Cuidadores de idosos: a percepção dos fatores que impactam sua qualidade de vida
Authors: Ziesemer Nadine De Biagi Souza , Ramos Tangriane Hainiski , Pedrolo Edivane , Santana Leni De Lima , Massi Giselle
Published: September 2021

Este trabalho tem como objetivo conhecer o perfil dos cuidadores de idosos e a percepção deles sobre a sua Qualidade de Vida (QV). Para este fim, foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva, quantitativa, realizada com 50 cuidadores de idosos que exercem atividades de trabalho em domicílio. Os participantes foram selecionados pelo método bola de neve mediante os seguintes critérios: ser maior de idade, se reconhecer como cuidador de idosos e desenvolver a ocupação em âmbito doméstico mediante remuneração mensal. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre os meses de julho e dezembro de 2015 por meio de dois instrumentos: um questionário sociodemográfico e ocupacional, desenvolvido pelos pesquisadores, e o WHOQOL-bref. A análise dos dados deu-se por meio de estatística descritiva com auxílio do software SPSS 22.0. Após a análise dos dados foi possível traçar o seguinte perfil: predominou o sexo feminino (92%, n=46), com 40 anos ou mais (76%, n=38), ensino médio (76%, n=38) e sem formação técnica em saúde (76%, n=38). A remuneração mensal predominante foi de até dois salários-mínimos (64%, n=32) e o tempo de atuação na ocupação foi inferior a 10 anos (64%, n=32). A QV autoavaliada foi considerada boa (88%, n=44). Na avaliação dos domínios da QV, o escore predominante foi o das Relações Sociais (74,83%), enquanto o domínio físico apresentou a menor frequência (64,36%). Assim, pode-se concluir que o cuidado dos idosos em domicílio se faz predominantemente por mulheres, com formação de nível médio, sem curso específico de cuidador de idosos e com baixa remuneração. As cuidadoras sinalizam uma boa QV, embora o domínio físico tenha obtido o menor escore.
The role of political opposition: A pre-requisite for democracy
Authors: Khan Arif , Islam Saiful , Alam Muhammad
Published: September 2021

No doubt for a democracy to be triumphant, multi-party system or, at least two party systems is obligatory. A country where there is one party system and lack observant and efficient opposition there are every chances for the incumbent party to become autocratic and domineering. One party system is most of the times susceptible to transform into dictatorship. Most of the times where there is one party system, the opposition is stifled and trampled and the dictatorship of the single party is established. Germany during Hitler’s rule and Italy during Mussoloni rule are the cases in point. One cannot imagine of a democratic set up without a healthy and watchful opposition. For the success of any parliamentary democracy, an effective opposition is must to carry out its functions courageously and effectively. The paper analyses the rights, responsibilities and obligations of opposition in a democratic system. For this purpose, the techniques adopted by the researcher for data collection include a detailed survey of the available literature covering different aspects of the topic. The internationally reputed authors and experts have been quoted. It is for the government to allow the opposition to fulfil their functions, which indicates a sign of democratic maturity on the part of government. The opposition has to focus on its democratic functions and if it fails to do so, it will be a sign of dysfunctional democracy.