bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis and Modelling of the Process of Skin Onion Peeling by the Method of Blowing Compressed Air
Authors: Woźniak Paweł , Bieńczak Agata , Nosal Stanisław , Piepiórka-Stepuk Joanna , Sterczyńska Monika
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the relationship between the efficiency of the process of skin onion peeling and its effect in the form of waste. The research was carried out on a pilot test stand for onion peeling. The process variables were compressed air with a pressure of (p) and valve controlling opening time of flow (t). The experiment took into account the influence of the onion diameter (d0) and its hardness (H). The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis. Standard deviations were of the percentage loss of onion mass in the form of the skin removed of onion peeling in the process in relation to obtained aver-age values. Tukey's multiple comparison test was performed in order to identify the importance of individual process variables on the final effect of onion peeling. This was the basis for the development of a predictive model in the form of a nonlinear regression Mp=f(p,t,d0,H), which is a mathematical description of the peeling onion skin process . Finally, the response surface area of relationship between analyzed variables was determined. The results of research showed the peeling efficiency of the onion and waste of skin mass depend on the compressed air pressure. Extending the onion blowing time does not improve the process efficiency, while the hardness and size of the onion are irrelevant to the process.
The Impact of Green Space on Urban Well-Being - A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: ADEWOLU ADEOYE OLUGBENGA
Published: October 2023

The paper in question explores the connection between green areas and urban well-being in an effort to give readers a comprehensive grasp of the topic. The major goals of this study are to evaluate how green spaces affect urban residents' physical and mental health, sense of community, and general quality of life. This research presents numerous major conclusions through a thorough investigation of the current literature and empirical analysis of urban environments across various areas. First of all, it shows that being close to green spaces is associated with better physical health, including a decline in obesity and cardiovascular disease rates. Second, green areas are linked to better mental health, with residents of greener neighbourhoods reporting reduced levels of stress, anxiety, and sadness. However, neighbourhoods having green open grass areas have greater levels of social interaction, and cohesion, which encourages residents to feel a sense of belonging. Lastly, this study highlights the positive impact of green spaces on overall urban quality of life, as they contribute to cleaner air, lower noise pollution, and increased property values. The implications of these findings are significant for urban planning and policy development. They underscore the importance of prioritizing green spaces in urban design, as investments in such areas not only promote physical and mental health but also enhance social bonds and elevate the overall liveability of cities. This research provides a foundation for evidence-based decision-making in urban development to create healthier, more vibrant, and sustainable urban environments.
Influence of Chitosan 0.2% in Various Final Cleaning Methods on the Bond Strength of Fiber Post to Intrarradicular Dentin
Authors: Camilo Naira Geovana , Gonçalves Alex da Rocha , Flauzino Larissa Pinzan , Bernardes Cristiane Martins Rodrigues , Aranha Andreza Maria Fábio , Lazari-Carvalho Priscilla Cardoso , Carvalho Marco Aurélio de , Oliveira Helder Fernandes de
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of Chitosan 0.2% in various final cleaning methods on the bond strength of fiberglass post (FP) to intrarradicular dentin. Ninety bovine incisors were sectioned to obtain root remnants measuring 18 mm in length. The roots were divided: G1: EDTA 17%; G2: EDTA 17% + PUI; G3: EDTA 17% + EA; G4: EDTA 17% + XPF; G5: Chitosan 2%; G6: Chitosan 2% + PUI; G7: Chitosan 2% + EA; G8: Chitosan 2% +XPF. After carrying out the cleaning methods, the posts were installed, and the root cleaved to to generate two disks from each root third. Bond strength values (MPa) obtained from the micro push-out test data were assessed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dwass-Steel-Critchlow-Fligner tests for multiple comparisons (α = 5%). Differences were observed in the cervical third between G1 and G8 (p=0.038), G4 and G8 (p=0.003), G6 and G8 (p=0.049), and Control and G8 (p=0.019). The final cleaning method influenced the adhesion strength of cemented FP to intrarradicular dentin. Chitosan 0.2% + XPF positively influenced adhesion strength, with the highest values in the cervical third.
Robot Collision-Free Navigation in Dynamic Environments using ANFIS
Authors: Stavrinidis Stavros , Zacharia Paraskevi
Published: October 2023

Autonomous navigation of a mobile robot in dynamic environments presents a significant challenge in the field of robotics. The primary objective for mobile robot navigation is to ensure both smoothness and safety of movement. A path planning is applied to generate a trajectory that allows the robot to move smoothly while avoiding collisions with both stationary and moving obstacles. This study aims to introduce an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)-based control strategy for a mobile robot navigating in dynamic environments, with a significant focus on ensuring collision-free path planning. The developed control strategy incorporates four ANFIS controllers, each regulating the robot's responsive behaviors. The experimental scene includes a mobile robot moving in an environment with static and dynamic obstacles without colliding with the obstacles. The experimental tests confirm the model's capability to facilitate collision-free motion, employing a path planning algorithm for determining the shortest route to the target destination. Simulations are conducted to show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, highlighting the mobile robot's efficiency in navigating without collisions while avoiding both stationary and moving obstacles using the integration of ultrasonic sensors.
A Feature Extraction Network Based on Self-Attention Mechanism for Underwater Image
Authors: Wu Di , Su Boxun , Hao Lichao , Zhang Liukun , Wang Ye , Yan Zheping
Published: October 2023

Underwater image processing faces significant challenges due to the absorption and scattering of light as it travels through water. A self-supervised learning network based on the self-attention mechanism is proposed for underwater visual applications in this paper. The goal is to improve the effectiveness and stability of feature extraction from underwater images. By incorporating self-attention mechanism, the sensitivity of the original network architecture to degraded features of blurred underwater images is enhanced. The network proposed in this paper is trained using transfer learning and evaluated on various underwater image datasets. With distributive, quantitative, and qualitative advantages compared with other methods, experimental results have demonstrated that the algorithm presented shows a slighter decline in feature extraction ability for blurred images as the turbidity of water increases.
Optimizing Offshore Wind Power Generation in Extreme Climatic Scenarios
Authors: Camilo Fernando M. , Santos Paulo J. , Lobato Pedro J. , Moreira Sandrina B.
Published: October 2023

Portugal, in line with the European Union, is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 (Net 1 Zero), which implies a transition to sustainable energy sources. Climate change is all too evident, extreme weather periods are occurring in a cyclical manner, with greater brevity to such an extent that the grid operator must deal with production scenarios where it can no longer rely on hydroelectric production given the recurring drought situation. This situation increases dependence on thermal production using natural gas and imports. This has significant economic implications. Portugal has exploited its onshore wind potential, reaching an installed capacity of 5.671 MW by 2022. However, the expansion of onshore wind energy is limited to reinforcing existing infrastructure. To overcome these challenges, it is necessary to expand the exploitation of offshore wind potential that is already underway. This article proposes the location of offshore wind production platforms along the Portuguese coast. This allows for an analysis of offshore production and its optimization according to the minimum cost per MWh in the face of extreme scenarios, i.e., in periods of extreme drought where hydroelectric production capacity is practically non-existent. The model is fed by using market price indications and the amount of energy needed for the following day. Using forecast data, the model adapts offshore wind production for the following day according to the minimization of the average market price. The results of the simulations allow us to conclude that despite the high cost of offshore technology (in deep waters), in extreme climate scenarios, it enables cost reduction and a clear decrease in imports.
Influence of Five Drying Methods on Active Compound Contents and Bioactivities of Fresh Flower from Syringa pubescens Turcz
Authors: Xu Weidong , Wu Yanfang , Zhang Jiameng , Zhang Zichen , Wang Xinsheng , Ma Junying
Published: October 2023

The flower of Syringa pubescens Turcz. is a Chinese folk medicine and also used as flower tea for healthcare. The effects of five drying methods on the active compound contents, the antioxidant abilities, anti-inflammatory properties and enzyme inhibitory activities were evaluated. The plant materials were treated using shade-drying, microwave drying, sun-drying, infrared drying and oven drying. The seven active compounds were simultaneously determined by an HPLC method. Furthermore, the chemicals differences were assessed using Scanning electron microscopy, UV spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. The antioxidant capacities and protective effects on L02 cells induced by hydrogen peroxide were measured. The anti-inflammatory effects on lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells were investigated. The enzyme inhibitory activities were determined against α-amylase, α-glucosidase cholinesterases and tyrosinase. The results indicated that drying methods had significantly influences on the active compound contents and biological properties. In consideration of the contents of bioactive compound, the suitable drying methods were SHD, SD, OD and MD. The SHD sample exhibited stronger radical scavenging ability on DPPH, ABTS, hydroxyl and superoxide anions and higher reducing power compared with other samples prepared by SD, OD, MD and IRD. Moreover, SHD sample had strong protective effects against L02 cells damage induced by H2O2. SPF samples, especially SHD sample, significantly inhibited inflammatory factor secretion in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cell. All studied SPF sample exhibited evidently inhibitory effects on the four enzymes. SHD sample possessed the highest inhibitory activity on α-glucosidase and α-amylase. While SHD and SD samples had the potential inhibitory effects on cholinesterases and tyrosinase. In consideration of active compound contents and biological activities, it was recommended that SHD and SD were applied for drying SPF at an industrial scale.
Anesthetic effect and acute toxicity of Citrus sinensis essential oil in betta
Authors: Silva Rafael Carvalho da , Silva Louis Ramos , França Igor de Fiuza , Lopes Jane Mello , Pantoja Bruna Tassia dos Santos , Pereira Marcelo Maia , Ramos Leonardo Rocha Vidal
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the use of Citrus sinensis essential oil (EOCS) in Betta splendens, evaluating toxicity, induction and recovery times to anesthesia, its action on agonist behavior, and on male collective transport. To toxicity, fish were exposed to EOCS at different concentrations during 48 h. The induction test was performed to evaluate sedation, anesthesia, and recovery under different concentrations. To assess agonist behavior, male subjects were maintained with different dosages of EOCS, assessing opercular beat and fin expansion, while exposed to untreated animals. In the mass transport study, males were divided into two treatments with two levels of EOCS, for 6 h, also analyzing gill histometry at the end of transport. The results obtained show that the mean lethal concentration in 48 h of exposure to EOCS was calculated at 49.17 μL·L−1. The shortest anesthesia induction time was at 300 μL·L−1 EOCS. EOCS was able to reduce agonist behavior in males individual. Histometric analyzes revealed a reduction in the height of gill filaments in fish transported with 20 μL·L-1 EOCS. EOCS can be used as a sedative and anesthetic agent for B. splendens.
Eğitimde Felsefi Sorgulama ve Çocuklar İçin Felsefe(P4C)
Authors: KÖKTEN Hasret
Published: October 2023

Düşünen ve sorgulayan bireylerin yetiştirildiği toplum ideali her çağ için önemlidir. Bunun gerçekleşmesi için ise her adımda eğitim ve felsefe birlikteliği gerekmektedir. Felsefe eğitim ortamında merak, şüphe, sorgulamanın gelişimi ve bununla ilgili anlamlar üretmede destek sunmaktadır. Eğitim için sorgulama merak gidericidir ve insani değerleri içine alan ilerlemeyi ifade eder. Bireyden başlayarak toplumun sorgulamayı önemseyen bir farkındalığa sahip olması önemlidir. Felsefi sorgulama farklı bakış açılarının ortaya konmasını, gelişmesini bireylerin ve toplumun düşünme yetilerinin ilerleyişini ve dünya hakkında akıl yürütme yollarını geliştirir. Bu ise hem birey hem de toplum için gereklidir. Çünkü bireyden başlayan ve tüm toplumun bilinçlenmesini destekleyen bir eğitim anlayışı insanlık için daha değerlidir. Çalışma öncelikli olarak eğitim ve felsefe ilişkisinden hareket ederek düşünme, anlam üretme, sorma, sorgulama, sorgulama topluluğu ve felsefi sorgulama kavramlarına odaklanmaktadır. Bununla beraber sözü edilen bu kavramların felsefe tarihindeki anlamlarına yönelik bir analiz yapma amacı da vardır. Sonrasında ise bireylerin ve toplumun sorgulama ve felsefi sorgulama becerilerinin gelişimine yönelik değerli bir örneği temsil eden Çocuklar İçin Felsefe(P4C) yaklaşımı üzerinde durulacaktır. “Nedir” ve “Neden?” sorusu üzerinden felsefi sorgulamanın önemine yönelik tespitler yapılacaktır.
Feminist Epistemoloji Aracılığıyla “Çocuklar İçin Felsefe”nin Gerekçelendirilmesi
Authors: YENİSOY ŞAHİN Eylem
Published: October 2023

Bu makalede Çocuklar için Felsefe (P4C) Programı için feminist epistemologarın sunduğu dayanaklar ve öneriler tartışılacaktır. P4C programı ile çocukların özgür, eleştirel ve bağımsız düşünebilme, kendi fikirlerini ifade edebilme becerileri geliştirilerek, başkalarına ve onların fikirlerine saygı duymayı ve topluluk olarak düşünebilmeyi öğrenmeleri hedeflenir. Feminist epistemoloji, geleneksel epistemolojinin soyut, bireysel farklılıklarından arınmış, tarafsız öznesini ayrıca bu öznenin tam da bu tarafsızlığı nedeniyle gerçekliği olduğu gibi temsil edebileceği yani tek başına nesnel ve genel geçer bilgi ortaya koyabileceği yönündeki iddialarını eleştirir. Feminist epistemolojiye göre geleneksel epistemoloji bu iddialarıyla özünde eril ya da taraflı olan bilgi anlayışını maskeler. Aslında bilgi faili taraflıdır, konumludur; bilgisi tarihseldir, perspektiflidir; nesnel bilginin temeli bireysel bilenlerin temsil yetenekleri değildir; nesnellik olsa olsa bilginin toplumsal niteliği nedeniyle çoğul bakış açılarının diyalogu ile elde edilebilir. Bu türden bir nesnel bilgi ise hala tarihsel ve toplumsaldır, evrensellik ve genel geçerlik iddiası taşımaz. Feminist epistemoloji bu anlayışıyla geleneksel epistemolojilerin ürettiği “entelektüel otorite” anlayışını da yıkar. Buna göre hiçbir bilgi sorgulanmadan kabul edilebilir nitelikte değildir. Bu bilgi anlayışı tam da P4C’nin özgür ve eleştirel düşünen birey yetiştirme ilkesi ve bilgi iddialarının topluluk üyelerinin perspektiflerinin karşılaştırılmasıyla test edilmesi şeklindeki uygulaması için önemli bir dayanak sunar. Bunun dışında uygulama esnasında kolaylaştırıcının bilgiyi aktaran, tartışmayı belirli bir hakikat hedefine yönlendiren bir figür olmamasının önemini hatırlatır.
La simbiosis del medio y el mensaje en la enseñanza virtual
Authors: Silva Montes César
Published: October 2023

La pandemia del Covid 19 obligó a transitar de las clases presenciales a en línea para evitar contagios y continuar con la formación del estudiantado. En cursos de actualización se expresaron las virtudes de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) para facilitar la enseñanza. No sólo se aludieron los softwares educativos, también se destacaron aplicaciones como WhatsApp que facilitan los procesos en el aula. En este sentido, en el presente ensayo se delibera que el magisterio confunde el medio con el mensaje, asume que la eficacia de la enseñanza se debe a la utilización de las TIC sobre los contenidos, la didáctica del magisterio y la disposición del alumnado para aprender. Para sustentarlo, se contextualizan las políticas de impulso a la educación en línea, artículos sobre las ventajas de la tecnología educativa y su contraparte que cuestiona el determinismo tecnológico y la tecnocracia como panacea para mejorar la enseñanza. En suma, no se niega el avance que cada docente haya logrado con las TIC, pero se aporta al debate voces de estudiantes que no observaron mejoras con las clases en línea; además, el detrimento de la capacidad autonomía profesorado cuando los algoritmos toman decisiones.
Propaganda contra mexicanas casadas con inmigrantes chinos en Chihuahua 1920-1940
Authors: Armendáriz Romero Vladimir Alejandro , Trujillo Holguín Jesús Adolfo
Published: October 2023

En el cambio del siglo XX y en el inicio de la nueva etapa gubernamental revolucionaria en México, la prensa fue una vía eficaz para divulgar propaganda de la ideología nacionalista del Estado. Una parte importante de esta difusión abarcaba la cuestión de la constitución racial del mexicano, lo que llevó a buscar convencer al público que era importante determinar controles sobre las mujeres y con quienes se casaban, dado que a ellas se les responsabilizaba de la reproducción de la raza mexicana, por lo que una mezcla con razas consideradas indeseables como la china, resultaba detestable. Esta publicidad se dio en el contexto de las campañas antichinas y antijudías a nivel nacional en la que se deseaba expulsar a estos extranjeros con el pretexto de que su presencia y la mezcla con estos resultaría en una degeneración. En Chihuahua hay indicios de esta propaganda, pero a su vez también de que las mujeres casadas con chinos ofrecieron resistencia a esta campaña en contra de sus familias.
Aspectos demográficos y socioeconómicos del Estado de Campeche
Authors: Pérez Sánchez Luis Francisco
Published: October 2023

El presente documento considera algunos rasgos demográficos y socioeconómicos del Estado de Campeche, que reflejan y determinan el nivel de crecimiento y desarrollo que tiene la entidad en la actualidad y las condiciones de pobreza, rezago económico y social de su población. Los datos se obtuvieron de fuentes oficiales: el Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI) y el Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social (CONEVAL).
Pengembangan Komik Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pada Mata Kuliah Sistem Komunikasi Optik di Prodi Pendidikan Teknik Elektronika UNJ
Authors: Prasetyo Wahyu , Maruddani Baso
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran komik pada mata kuliah Sistem Komunikasi Optik untuk mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Teknik Elektronika Universitas Negeri Jakarta, serta menguji tingkat kelayakan berdasarkan ahli materi, ahli media dan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (RnD) dengan model Hannafin and Peck yang meliputi; 1) Analisis keperluan, 2) Desain, 3) Pengembangan dan Implementasi. Hasil pengembangan media pembelajaran komik pada mata kuliah Sistem Komunikasi optik digunakan pada materi Standar, Arsitektur dan Kalkulasi Daya GPON, Backhaul GPON untuk LTE/LTE-A, dan  GPON sebagai Backhaul 5G. Hasil dari penelitian dan pengembangan yaitu 1) media pembelajaran komik pada mata kuliah Sistem Komunikasi Optik untuk mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Teknik Elektronika UNJ yang telah dikembangkan berdasarkan metode Research and Development (RnD) dengan model Hannafin and Peck. 2) Hasil uji kelayakan oleh ahli materi memperoleh persentase penilaian sebesar 81,6% artinya produk sangat layak. 3) Hasil uji kelayakan oleh ahli media memperoleh persentase penilaian sebesar 95,6% artinya produk sangat layak.  4) uji coba lapangan kepada mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Teknik Elektronika UNJ di mata kuliah Sistem Komunikasi Optik memperoleh persentase penilaian sebesar 85%. Berdasarkan kategori kelayakan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran komik yang dikembangkan pada mata kuliah Sistem Komunikasi Optik dapat dikategorikan sangat layak untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Video Animasi Pada Simulasi Praktikum Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Kompetensi Keahlian Elektronika Industri Kelas XI SMKN 29 Jakarta
Authors: Pratama Febriyanto , Sukardjo Moch , Oktaviani Vina
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis video animasi pada simulasi praktikum Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) kompetensi keahlian Elektronika Industri kelas XI SMKN 29 Jakarta, serta menguji tingkat kelayakan media pembelajaran berdasarkan penilaian oleh ahli materi, ahli bahasa, ahli desain instruksional, dan ahli media. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang mengacu pada model pengembangan ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Produk yang dihasilkan dari penelitian ini berupa video pembelajaran berbasis video animasi pada materi praktikum Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) mata pelajaran Penerapan Rangkaian Elektronika. Berdasarkan hasil uji kelayakan yang dilakukan oleh ahli materi memperoleh persentase sebesar  82,53%, ahli bahasa memperoleh persentase sebesar 86,11%, ahli desain instruksional 96,35%, dan ahli media memperoleh persentase sebesar 91,07%, serta hasil uji pengguna memperoleh persentase sebesar 96,24% untuk uji perorangan dan 95% untuk uji kelompok kecil. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis video animasi pada materi praktikum Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp), khususnya pada mata pelajaran Penerapan Rangkaian Elektronika termasuk kedalam kategori sangat valid/sangat layak.
Pengenalan Komponen Pneumatik di SMK Negeri 5 Kota Bekasi pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19 menggunakan Media Pembelajaran berbasis Augmented Reality (AR)
Authors: Oditya Retno Citra , Maruddani Baso , Sukardjo Mochammad
Published: October 2023

Pada masa pandemi COVID-19 proses pembelajaran dilaksanakan secara daring atau Belajar Dari Rumah (BDR). Media pembelajaran yang digunakan haruslah interaktif dan menyenangkan untuk tetap menjaga motivasi belajar siswa. Pada penelitian ini dikembangkan sebuah media pembelajaran berbasis Augmented Reality (AR) untuk pengenalan komponen pneumatik pada siswa kelas XI Jurusan Teknik Elektronika Industri di SMK Negeri 5 Kota Bekasi. Augmented Reality merupakan sebuah teknologi interaktif yang menggabungkan dunia nyata dan dunia maya dalam bentuk dua atau tiga dimensi yang diproyeksikan dalam lingkungan nyata secara real-time. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model ADDIE yang mencakup tahap Analysis (Analisis), Design (Desain), Development (Pengembangan), Implementation (Implementasi) dan Evaluation (Evaluasi). Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu (1) Media pembelajaran berbasis AR untuk pengenalan komponen pneumatik yang dikembangkan berdasarkan metode R&D dengan model ADDIE; (2) Uji kelayakan media oleh ahli materi, ahli media dan ahli desain instruksional dengan hasil penilaian dari ketiganya mendapatkan kategori penilaian “Sangat Layak”; (3) Uji coba media kepada siswa melalui tahap uji coba perorangan dan uji coba kelompok kecil dengan hasil penilaian media mendapat kategori “Sangat Layak”.
A timidez do Termo de Ajustamento de Conduta na Receita Federal do Brasil
Authors: Vicente Luciano Rosa , Carmona Paulo Afonso Cavichioli
Published: October 2023

Este estudo navegou nas águas do direito administrativo, pelo seu ramal disciplinar, nos rios do Sistema Correcional do Poder Executivo Federal (SisCor-PEF) e da Corregedoria da Receita Federal do Brasil (Coger-RFB). Investigou-se o Termo de Ajustamento de Conduta (TAC), com o objetivo de descobrir por que essa eficiente ferramenta de desburocratização processual não vingou no órgão arrecadador federal, que celebrou apenas dois acordos entre 2018 e 2020, enquanto no SisCor-PEF celebraram-se 5.548. A pesquisa se justifica porque o TAC é um excelente instrumento para economizar recursos e vitaminar a eficiência correcional, sem desprezar o princípio da indisponibilidade do interesse público e restabelecendo a ordem em curto prazo. Descobrindo por que a Coger-RFB não o prestigiou pode-se oferecer propostas para uma mudança de rumo com melhor aproveitamento desses eficientes acordos. Com uma pesquisa empírica, aplicada, descritiva, explicativa, quantitativa e qualitativa, com técnica de documentação indireta, concluiu-se que a quantidade de TAC’s celebrados na Coger-RFB é proporcional à quantidade de denúncias que preenchem os requisitos para a sua celebração.
O direito à previdência na cibersociedade: uma discussão à luz do direito constitucional
Authors: Fincato Denise Pires , Mendes Beatriz Lourenço
Published: October 2023

A cibercultura proporcionou novos horizontes quanto às formas de comunicação e alcance de informação. O campo jurídico, como reflexo das relações sociais, reproduziu tais mudanças. Em se tratando dos direitos previdenciários, torna-se imprescindível um olhar constitucional sobre a influência das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TICs), tendo em vista se tratar de direito fundamental social de caráter prestacional. A partir de uma pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica, esse artigo se propõe a responder o seguinte questionamento: quais são os desafios para o acesso a direitos previdenciários na cibersociedade? Constatou-se, ao final, que o acesso à previdência atualmente enfrenta pelo menos quatro desafios, quais sejam, a divisão digital como consequência das disparidades socioeconômicas, as instabilidades no mundo do trabalho,a limitação de requerimentos previdenciários aos meios virtuais, bem como as possíveis injustiças causadas pela automatização do Estado na concessão de benefícios previdenciários.
A inteligência artificial como diretriz propulsora ao desenvolvimento e à eficiência administrativa
Authors: Blanchet Luiz Alberto , Trento Melissa
Published: October 2023

O artigo objetiva explicitar a concatenação entre a Inteligência Artificial, seus possíveis usos na Administração Pública, o aumento da eficiência e o direito ao desenvolvimento. A importância do estudo se deflagra em razão dos avanços tecnológicos em velocidade exponencial, da indissociabilidade da tecnologia à sociedade contemporânea e dos impactos sistêmicos que ela provoca. A partir de tais premissas, pretende-seauxiliar na construção de uma pauta de investigação sobre os aspectos e efeitos aos quais o encontro entre Inteligência Artificial e Administração Pública deve despertar cuidados, em relação aos riscos e vieses humanos que podem provocar resultados indesejados ou discriminatórios. O texto adota uma metodologia dedutiva-descritiva, orientada pela seguinte questão: de que forma a aplicação da Inteligência Artificial pode instrumentalizar a Administração Pública para fomentar a eficiência e o direito ao desenvolvimento sustentável? Consigna que a implementação das tecnologias é um imperativo decorrente dos princípios da eficiência e da atualidade, ambos corolários do objetivo fundamental da República do desenvolvimento nacional.Conclui considerando quea associação das modelagens de machine learning e do deep learning, acrescida da contribuição humana, assegura os benefícios dasdistintas habilidades natural e artificial e possui o potencial de produzir resultados socioeconômicos mais vantajosos.
Nepotes y limpieza de sangre en la Catedral de Toledo
Authors: Rodriguez de Gracia Hilario
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo cuenta cómo se produjo la exclusión de tres criados del arzobispo Bernardo de Sandoval cuando obtuvieron unos beneficios eclesiásticos en la catedral de Toledo. Su pureza de sangre quedó en entredicho al confeccionar los expedientes de limpieza de sangre de  Oviedo, Aldana y Rodríguez Benavente. El arzobispo Sandoval presionó a la corporación  capitular para que fuesen admitidos y esa acción hizo que surgieran dos bandos. Unos canónigos se inclinaban por admitir a los nepotes del cardenal; el otro grupo tomó partido en defensa del Estatuto de limpieza. Defendían la imposibilidad de disfrutar de sus prebendas. Suman voluntades y ganan los defensores de la limpieza de sangre. Los tres candidatos apelan tal decisión en un largo litigio. Termina en la Rota donde surge una fuerte polémica, con presiones que influyen en la sentencia final. Pierden los tres criados del cardenal y el Estatuto del arzobispo Silíceo renace como piedra angular para ser canónigo o racionero.
La visita de los príncipes de Takamatsu a España en 1930. Impacto e influencia en su época
Authors: De Moya Martínez Manuel
Published: October 2023

La visita de los príncipes de Takamatsu a España en 1930 constituyó un evento diplomático singular, tanto por el complicado contexto histórico como por el impacto que tuvo. El presente artículo hace un análisis de esta visita oficial y de su percepción a través de los medios de comunicación de la época, así como también su componente diplomático.
Why Mothers are Less Enthusiastic About Breastfeeding than the Experts in China: Evidence from the Social Media Platform Zhihu
Authors: Fang Gege , Zhu Can , Chen Zhiyun
Published: October 2023

With attention to healthy parenting growing in China, a heated discourse on the merits and demerits of breastfeeding versus formula feeding is pushed to the forefront of social media. Using big data and content analysis methods we explore the difference between professionals and laypeople discussing the issue on one popular social media platform. We collect 100 related questions and 4447 corresponding answers from 1 January 2018 to 1 March 2022 on the Q&A platform Zhihu. We employ automated text analysis on the length of answers, attitude distribution, and high-frequency words of the two groups. Further, we analyze both groups' degrees of participation and emotion for different topics using structural topic modeling. We find the answers from professionals to be longer than those from laypeople. Professionals are more likely to express positive attitudes toward breastfeeding than laypeople. Breastfeeding was widely recommended in the professional discourse and was regarded as a mainstream and politically-correct view. However, average females (especially those with experiences of lactation) and modern mothers-to-be are defying such “conventional wisdom”.
Preliminary Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Big Picture Learning Australia University Pathway Students
Authors: Fischetti John , Hill Ann , Lynch Debra , Pettit Joanne , Rutkowski Joanne , White Viv , Chadwick Deborah , Down Barry
Published: October 2023

Year 12 students in Big Picture Learning schools around Australia now use portfolios and interviews to gain entry to their first choice of university course, on the strength of their non-ATAR credential, known as the International Big Picture Learning Credential, or IBPLC. In 2022, 214 students were awarded an IBPLC with 76 of these gaining entries to university. Like other Big Picture graduates who went before them, they are continuing a trajectory of interest and learning that began back in Year 9 or 10 at a Big Picture Learning school. Many come ready to begin tertiary study equipped with experiences of learning in the real world, strong support systems with a range of mentors and teachers, some specialist knowledge in their chosen field, and a set of independent learning skills that will allow them to thrive in the university setting. In this article, we share the preliminary findings of a study of graduates of Big Picture Learning Australia secondary schools who have matriculated using the IBPLC. Findings from our surveys and interviews show promise that the learning design of Big Picture, which starts with an internship in a passion area is the key factor in enabling the success of graduates both from high school and into their university careers.
Occurrence and ecological risk assessment for organophosphate esters in Luoma Lake
Authors: Liang Mengyuan , Gu Wen , Wang Zhen , Xing Weilong , Cai Yinying , Fan Deling , Sun Shuai , Zhang Bing , Wang Lei
Published: October 2023

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) as plasticizers and flame retardants are ubiquitous in various environments. The concentration, distribution and risk of OPEs has caused global concern in recent years. The Luoma Lake is one of drinking water source and four major freshwater in the Jiangsu provinces. The aim of this study is to investigate the pollution level of 11 OPEs in surface water and sediment of Luoma Lake within inflowing and outflowing river. The total concentration of 11 OPEs in the water and sediment were 1751–3967 ng/L and 288–513 µg/kg (ww), respectively. The concentration of 11 OPEs in Fangting River were higher than that in Yi River. Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) were the most abundant in the surface water. Tri-p-tolyl phosphate (TPTP) and Tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCIPP) were the most abundant in the sediment. From the ecological risk, TPhP and TCIPP were the most significant contributors with moderate to high risk at all sampling sites, whereas most other OPEs posed low risk to the aquatic environment.
Challenges in diagnosing canine spindle cell tumours using immunohistochemistry, illustrated by three nonpigmented malignant cases from the nictitating membrane.
Authors: Kjellingbro Kristine Bundgaard , Freixa Carolina Naranjo , Mikkelsen Lauge Hjorth , Heegaard Steffen
Published: October 2023

Background
Nonpigmented malignant spindle cell tumours of the membrana nictitans are rare in dogs. In twenty-three years only three cases have been diagnosed in Scandinavia. This study describes the three cases of malignant tumours of the membrana nictitans recorded by the Eye Pathology Section, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, with reference to the clinical appearance and work-up, the treatment and prognosis, the histopathological description including immunohistochemistry. The three cases are compared to previous publications on canine tumours of the nictitating membrane. Immunohistochemistry has been performed for many years in human pathology and in veterinary medicine. The need of protocols that are adapted to dogs is emphasised.
Results
The dogs presented were an 8-year-old Dachshund, a 12-year-old Akita and a 14-year-old Shetland Sheepdog. All three dogs were entire females. All three nictitating membrane tumours developed on the right side as firm or multilobulated hyperemic masses. Two of the tumours were macroscopically nonpigmented, the third being partly pigmented and ulcerated. According to the histopathology and for two of the cases immunohistochemistry with dog-adapted protocols the diagnoses included one hemangiosarcoma and two amelanotic malignant melanomas. Tumour regrowth developed in all three cases and repeated resections were completed 1, 2 and 3 times, respectively, with recurrence experienced within 1.5 months − 3 years.
Conclusions
Nonpigmented malignant spindle cell tumours of the canine membrana nictitans are rare. Treatment of choice should be complete excision with a free margin and in case of a recurrence a full resection of the nictitating membrane. We strongly recommend a dog-adapted protocol for immunohistochemistry.
The effect of group counseling based on the Pender health promotion model on quality of life of women suffering from stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Mahvashi Mahtab , Tehrani Hadi , Jamali Jamshid , shoorab Nahid Jahani , Pourali Leila , Mirzakhani Kobra
Published: October 2023

Background
Urinary stress incontinence leads to a decrease in the quality of life of women. Pender's health promotion model discusses how to change one's lifestyle. In some populations, adopting the Pender model and lifestyle improvements have improved people's quality of life. However, limited studies have been conducted on improving the quality of life of people with stress urinary incontinence using models. In this regard, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of group counseling based on the Pender Health Promotion Model on the quality of life of women with stress urinary incontinence.
Methods
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial. Seventy women were selected using available methods and then randomly assigned to two intervention and control groups using permutation blocks. Sampling was conducted at two pelvic floor disease specialty clinics, Qaim Hospital and Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad from May 2022 to September 2022. The intervention group received six group counseling sessions and one individual counseling session based on the configurations of Pender's health promotion model. Data development tools included the Demographic Questionnaire, the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire for Patients with Urinary Incontinence (IQOL), the Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID), and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS21). Tool’s validity was confirmed by content validity and reliability using the Cronbach alpha method. In both groups, questionnaires were completed before and immediately two months after the intervention ended. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25 software.
Results
Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in the two groups' average total score on the quality of life questionnaires (P = 0.945). However, there was a substantial increase in the intervention group's quality of life questionnaires compared to the preintervention and control groups immediately following the intervention and over the next two months (P < 0.001).
Conclusion
Group counseling based on the Pender's health promotion model improves the quality of life of women with stress urine incontinence, and it is recommended that this model be used.
Trial registration:
It is registered in the Iranian clinical trials database under the code IRCT20211216053423N1, Date of first registration: 14/03/2022
Self-enhanced localized alkalinity at the encapsulated Cu catalyst for superb electrocatalytic nitrate/nitrite reduction to NH3 in neutral electrolyte
Authors: Hu Zheng , Shen Zhen , Chen Guanghai , Cheng Xueyi , Xu Fengfei , Huang Hongwen , Wang Xizhang , Yang Lijun , Wu Qiang
Published: October 2023

Electrocatalytic nitrate/nitrite reduction reaction (eNOx−RR) to NH3 is thermodynamically more favorable than the eye-catching N2 electroreduction, showing wide application scenarios. To date, the high catalytic activity for eNOx−RR-to-NH3 is limited to strong alkaline electrolytes, but cannot be achieved in economic and sustainable neutral/near-neutral electrolytes. Herein, we construct a novel Cu catalyst which is encapsulated inside the hydrophilic hierarchical nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages (Cu@hNCNC). During eNOx−RR, the hNCNC shell hinders the diffusion of generated OH− ions to the outside of hNCNC, and thus creates a self-enhanced local high pH environment around the inside Cu nanoparticles, which is supported by the experimental results and finite element simulations. Consequently, the Cu@hNCNC catalyst exhibits an excellent eNOx−RR-to-NH3 activity even in neutral electrolyte, equivalent to the Cu catalyst immobilized on outer surface of hNCNC (Cu/hNCNC) in strong alkaline electrolyte, with much better stability for the former. In the neutral electrolyte with 1 mol L−1 NOx−, Cu@hNCNC catalyst exhibits a record-high NH3 yield rate up to 4.0 mol h−1 g−1 with high Faradaic efficiency of 99.7%. The strong-alkalinity-free advantage suggests the potential application, and the practicability of Cu@hNCNC catalyst is demonstrated in a coupled plasma-driven N2 oxidization with eNOx−RR-to-NH3 process. This study presents an advanced approach to high-efficient eNOx−RR-to-NH3 in neutral/near-neutral electrolytes with scientific and technological significance, and even beyond.
pH-dependent virucidal effects of weak acids against pathogenic viruses
Authors: Hu Weiyin , Shimoda Hiroshi , Tsuchiya Yoshihiro , Kishi Mikiya , HAYASAKA DAISUKE
Published: October 2023

Background
Weak acids, such as acetic acid, show virucidal effects against viruses, and disinfectants are considered effective virucidal agents possibly because of their low pH, depending on the proton concentration. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different weak acids (acetic, oxalic, and citric acids) and eligible vinegars under different pH conditions by comparing their inactivation efficacies against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.
Methods
Acetic, oxalic, and citric acids were adjusted to pH values of 2, 4 and 6, respectively. They were also diluted from 1 M to 0.001 M with distilled water. Enveloped influenza A virus (FulV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and non-enveloped feline calicivirus (FCV) were treated with adjusted weak acids for 10 min. These viruses were also reacted with white distilled vinegar (WDV) and grain-flavored distilled vinegar (GV) for 1–30 min. Infectious viral titers after the reactions were expressed as plaque-forming units per mL.
Results
Acetic acid showed virucidal effects against FulV at pH 4, whereas citric and oxalic acids did not. Acetic and citric acids inactivated SARS-CoV-2 at pH 2, whereas oxalic acid did not. All acids showed virucidal effects against FVC at pH 2; however, not at pH 4. The virucidal effects of the serially diluted weak acids were also reflected in the pH-dependent results. WDV and GV significantly reduced FulV titers after 1 min. SARS-CoV-2 was also susceptible to the virucidal effects of WDV and GV; however, the incubation period was extended to 30 min. In contrast, WDV and GV did not significantly inactivate FCV.
Conclusions
The inactivation efficacy of weak acids is different even under the same pH conditions, suggesting that the virucidal effect of weak acids is not simply determined by pH, but that additional factors may also influence these effects. Moreover, eligible vinegars, the main component of which is acetic acid, may be potential sanitizers for some enveloped viruses, such as FulV, in the domestic environment.
The nexus between globalization, income inequality and economic growth: the experience of Sub-Saharan African countries
Authors: Marie Ndongo Bessala Joseph , NKOA François Colin
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to assess the effects of income inequality and globalization on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The analysis is based on a panel VAR model of 42 countries. This approach was chosen because of the presence of endogenous variables in the model. The results show that the countries in the sample are not converging at the same pace, but are distinguished by different growth dynamics. Income inequality and economic growth are driving globalization in Sub-Saharan Africa. Income inequality favours economic growth and globalization in sub-Saharan Africa. A globalization shock has a negative impact on income inequality in the short term, but this effect begins to diminish after three years. We recommend that Sub-Saharan African countries take strong policy initiatives to break out of the "poverty trap" and create conditions conducive to higher growth rates in order to reap the benefits of globalization.
JEL Classification: C33, F02, D30, O57
Detection of Tilapia parvovirus in farm reared tilapia in India and its isolation using fish cell lines
Authors: A Badhusha , S Mithra , G Taju , V Rajkumar , S Abdul Majeed , S Suryakodi , Haridass Lakshmi , Haridass Divya , P.K Sahoo , Mohanty Jyotirmaya , Paul Anirban , Mohanty Snatashree , Pillai Devika , V.J. Rejish Kumar , Hameed Sahul
Published: October 2023

Nile tilapia with clinical signs of haemorrhages on the lower jaw, abdominal region and fin bases, discoloration of gill and cloudy eye were obtained from grow-out ponds situated in different parts of India and screened for tilapia lake virus (TiLV) and tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) by RT-PCR and PCR, respectively. The results showed the infection caused by TiPV in tilapia collected from ponds. It was further confirmed by the primers specific to TiPV designed by different workers. Sequence analysis of 534 bp of genomic region of TiPV showed 100% similarity with the sequence of TiPV strain of Thailand. TiPV was found in different organs including eggs of infected fish and showed the possibility of systemic infection and vertical transmission. Snakehead kidney, snubnose pompano fin and tilapia heart cell lines were shown susceptibility to TiPV. The viral replication in cell lines was confirmed by PCR, TiPV specific cytopathic effect of Cowdry A inclusion bodies with clear halo surrounding them and infectivity experiment. The disease was reproduced in normal fish by IM route using viral inoculum from TiPV-infected fish or virus multiplied in susceptible cell lines to satisfy Koch’s postulates. The present report on the occurrence of TiPV in tilapia is the first time in India after China and Thailand.
Educational programme to implement skin-to-skin contact for preterm infants in the intensive care units: Qualitative Study
Authors: Denge Takalani , Bam Edith , Lubbe Welma , Rakhudu Annah
Published: October 2023

Background
Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) has been embraced as an effective and efficient method of neonatal care. The healthcare institutions in South Africa especially North West Province (NWP) have not increased the implementation of SSC even after more than a decade of its recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO). South Africa constitutes 60% of low birth weight (LBW) preterm infants’ mortality rate globally. This has led to a concern about the perceptions of the key drivers and parents of preterm infants regarding the implementation of SSC in the intensive care units to reduce preterm mortality rate. Therefore, this study aims to develop an educational programme to implement SSC for preterm infants in the intensive care unit of the NWP.
Methods
This study will be done in three phases. Phase 1: Integrative literature review (ILR) adopted the following five steps: formulation of the review question, search strategy, critical appraisal, data analysis synthesis and conclusion. Phase 2: Empirical study using a qualitative exploratory and descriptive design. Purposive sampling will be used to select two populations. Population one will be parents of preterm infants and population two will be Registered nurses and midwives. Semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with a minimum of 6 participants will be used to collect data in both populations until reaching data saturation. Data will be analyzed using steps proposed by Creswell and Clark. Phase 3: Development of an educational programme to implement skin-to-skin for preterm infants in the intensive care units using Kellogg’s Logic Model (KLM). The following three KLM steps for the development of educational programme will be used: Inputs and activities, Identify Outputs, Outcomes and Outcomes Indicators.
Conclusion
This chapter provided a background to the research and a brief structure of the thesis. The research aim and objectives and research methodology highlighted. Findings from phases 1 and 2 will be used to form the basis for the development of an educational programme in phase 3.