bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A utilização da tecnologia como forma de desburocratização dos serviços públicos: perspectivas e desafios à administração pública
Authors: Oliveira Chaiene Meira de , Sousa Devilson da Rocha
Published: June 2022

O uso da tecnologia para o desempenho das mais diversas atividades passou a ser uma realidade presente na vida da quase totalidade da população. Com os avanços vivenciados nos últimos anos e com a democratização e facilitação do acesso a novas ferramentas tecnológicas, tem sido possível a execução de um número maior de atividades em um menor espaço de tempo e com um maior ganho de eficiência, além da redução de custos com material e pessoal. Como não poderia deixar de ser, esta nova realidade também tem impactado significativamente no âmbito da administração pública. São inúmeras as ferramentas e ações que tem sido empregadas com vias a dar maior celeridade e eficiência para o desempenho das atividades de entes e órgãos estatais, sem, contudo, se deixar a largo as premissas basilares da administração pública e seus princípios norteadores. Apesar disso, a convivência entre estas inovações e avanços possibilitados pela tecnologia e os ditames públicos não tem sido fácil e está longe de ser harmônico, havendo mesmo aqueles que veem com maior ceticismo a possibilidade da tecnologia moldar a forma como o Estado desempenha e desenvolve suas atividades. Diante deste cenário, de maiores incertezas que clarezas, o presente estudo buscará investigar a forma como a administração pública tem se valido da tecnologia para melhorar ou ressignificar suas atividades e ações. Neste sentido, se buscará responder a seguinte pergunta: Como a tecnologia pode ser utilizada de modo a desburocratizar a atuação da administração pública? Como objetivo geral se buscará analisar de que modo e em que medida a utilização da tecnologia pode ser efetiva na garantia de maior desburocratização e eficiência dos serviços públicos. Já em relação aos objetivos específicos se buscará descrever a estruturação da administração pública brasileira de modo a se identificar quais os malefícios causados pela burocratização além de se investigar os reflexos da tecnologia na desburocratização dos serviços públicos e apontar seus desafios e perspectivas. Para responder aos questionamentos elegidos na presente pesquisa, se fará uso do método de abordagem dedutiva, com procedimento monográfico e técnicas de pesquisa resumida em consulta a bibliografia. Como resultados preliminares encontrados até o momento, pode-se constatar que a tecnologia se apresenta como a maior ferramenta no que se refere a desburocratização, otimização dos serviços, redução de custos e aumento da eficiência nos serviços públicos. Além disso, facilita o controle das atividades realizadas no âmbito da administração pública, bem como possibilita a visualização das etapas de realização dos serviços. Entretanto, os maiores desafios para a aplicação de mais tecnologia em âmbito estatal se encontram na dificuldade de implementação e nas limitações que impossibilitam o acesso universal a todas as camadas da sociedade.
A implementação de smart cities no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19: a proteção de dados dos cidadãos brasileiros
Authors: Paiva Thairone de Sousa , Guimaraes Patricia Borba Vilar
Published: June 2022

Uma cidade inteligente é caracterizada por ser um fenômeno contemporâneo do urbanismo de inserção de cidadãos a um modo de viver com qualidade de vida e baseado no desenvolvimento sustentável. Esse modo de viver exige a atuação do Estado, a participação popular, as parcerias público-privadas e uma governança sustentável para que seja possível aplicar sua definição na área urbana de um determinado território. Entretanto, em face da inserção de novas tecnologias que têm como instrumento principal a coleta e o tratamento de dados pessoais de seus usuários, implementar uma cidade inteligente exige também domínio sobre as normativas que versam sobre os meios de coleta, tratamento e proteção de dados pessoais. Deste modo, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a definição e a estrutura de uma smart city sob a ótica das normativas nacionais sobre tutela de dados pessoais, suscitando discussões acerca das permissões e dos limites dados pelo legislador no contexto de implementação de uma cidade inteligente no Brasil na conjuntura da pandemia da COVID-19. A pesquisa adota o método hipotético dedutivo, em razão da construção de conjecturas baseadas na hipótese de implementação de smart cities durante a pandemia da COVID-19 em território brasileiro em face das normativas de proteção de dados pessoais vigentes no país, bem como utiliza a pesquisa bibliográfica para explorar todos os conceitos relevantes para a elaboração da hipótese de adoção do modelo de smart city no Brasil durante a conjuntura pandêmica. Sabe-se que a estrutura de implementação de uma cidade inteligente no país deve garantir, ao Estado e às instituições de Direito Privado, devida adequação do modelo de cidade às práticas que visam a tutela de dados pessoais, sobretudo em razão da necessidade de garantir aos seus cidadãos a proteção do direito fundamental da inviolabilidade da intimidade e a vida privada dos indivíduos. O desenvolvimento de uma cidade inteligente no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19 exige que todas as necessidades dos seus usuários, desde o consumo de bens e serviços à devida prestação de serviços de saúde, estejam disponíveis no modelo urbano da cidade, fato que muitas vezes enseja a coleta e distribuição de dados sensíveis para sua efetivação. O caso de uso de aplicativos de monitoramento do quadro clínico dos cidadãos com tecnologia de geolocalização, por exemplo, ilustra um exemplo prático de coleta e distribuição de dados sensíveis dos indivíduos pelo Estado e por órgãos privados. Portanto, a adoção de medidas de coleta, tratamento e anonimização de dados pessoais, quando necessárias para o desenvolvimento e execução da cidade inteligente, deve seguir as regras previstas na Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), mormente em virtude da real projeção do uso de dados sensíveis dos indivíduos, cenário que, sem a devida adequação às normas legais, pode gerar inúmeros prejuízos para os usuários da smart city.
Smart cities e o outro lado da moeda: a sociedade de vigilância
Authors: Viana Ana Cristina Aguilar , Bertotti Bárbara Mendonça
Published: June 2022

As cidades inteligentes (smart cities) são concebidas como modelos inovadores de construção urbana e de prestação de serviços. Por meio do uso estratégico e interconectado de diversas tecnologias, busca-se utilizar ferramentas avançadas de modo ótimo no desenvolvimento de sociedades conectadas, mais seguras e mais inteligentes. O outro lado da moeda, contudo, reside na cara discussão da revolução tecnológica do limite entre privacidade e segurança, isto é, até que ponto as pessoas, ao se exporem e serem expostas, têm sua privacidade garantida. Fator que contribui para essa deliberada exposição é a disseminação da cibercultura, a partir de uma gradual dissolução dos limites sociais entre lugares reais e ciberespaços. O comunicado, por meio do método exploratório, identifica os mecanismos empregados no desenvolvimento das cidades inteligentes, por meio dos seus dispositivos tecnológicos e modo de uso. A pesquisa revela que para que a cidade possa se conectar de modo intuitivo é essencial a extração de dados, que pode se dar das mais diversas maneiras, sendo a grande maioria produzidos pelos próprios sujeitos. Geolocalização (circulação pelo espaço urbano ligada a sistemas de GPS - no celular, no automóvel ou em outro dispositivo), usos das pessoas na internet (compras feitas com cartões de banco, declarações de impostos, login em e-mails e outros sites que solicitam cadastros, comportamentos em redes sociais - curtidas, compartilhamentos, interações), objetos inteligentes por elas utilizados, microfones, dispositivos de biometria (reconhecimento facial, leitor de íris, sensor de impressão digital, comando por voz), drones, câmeras de monitoramento, além de extração de dados residuais. Ainda, é imprescindível o uso de grande quantidade de dados (Big Data). Isso porque quanto mais dados se resgata, melhor fica a conexão entre as tecnologias, e assim, melhores chances existem de incrementar a inteligência e segurança de uma smart city. Esses modelos exploram técnicas preditivas, de manipulação e antecipação de comportamentos, resultando no que Shoshanna Zuboff chama de capitalismo de vigilância. Os resultados mostram que a cidade inteligente precisa, para não se tornar um Big Brother orweliano, lidar de maneira crítica com o modo de uso de dados das pessoas. Conclui-se, tal como a máxima de Benjamin Franklin, que uma sociedade que opta por conceder sua privacidade em nome da segurança, pode ficar sem nenhuma das duas.
A Scoping Review of Aromatherapy Evidence for Test Anxiety in Nursing Education
Authors:   Pace University, New York, NY, USA, Greenberg Martha , Bard Danielle ,   White Plains Hospital and American Mobile Nursing Healthcare, NY, USA
Published: June 2022

Background: Aromatherapy is a holistic intervention that is purported to relax or stimulate cognitive performance in nursing students and improve sleep disturbances depending upon the essential oil and the method of delivery. Test anxiety is a prevalent educational issue for nursing students that can lead to poor outcomes during the course of their nursing education. Test anxiety can have adverse consequences for students such as poor performance, failure, and attrition in the nursing program. Objective: The aims of this scoping review were to identify, summarize, and synthesize aromatherapeutic evidence implemented and evaluated in nursing education to decrease anxiety and test anxiety and improve test taking and sleep among nursing students. It also aims to propose methodologies that best utilize aromatherapy in nursing education. Methodology: A scoping review of the research evidence was done using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (2021). Results: Nine studies (2008-2019) were identified from the United States, the Philippines, and Turkey. The majority of designs were reported as RCTs (random control trials), with small non-diverse samples reported. Lavender, rosemary and lemon oil were administered via inhalation and hand massage methods. Anxiety and test anxiety were evaluated using scales (Cognitive Test Anxiety, Westside Test Anxiety Scale, State Trait Anxiety Inventory) and vital sign data. Test anxiety decreased with aromatherapy hand massage, and lavender and rosemary scents. Pulse rate decreased while blood pressure was non-significant. Studies did not use sleep disturbances as a variable. Conclusions and Recommendations: Various essential oils and delivery methods were used to mitigate anxiety and test anxiety among nursing students; however, there is limited data available to understand the design, chemistry and concentration of the essential oils used in the studies. There should be comprehensive reports of the design and evidence for use in nursing education.
“A whole day, I might not say a word”: Responses to the Pandemic by People with Parkinson’s
Authors:   The University of Texas at Tyler, TX, USA, Hermanns Melinda , Mastel-Smith Beth ,   The University of Texas at Tyler, TX, USA
Published: June 2022

Background: The widespread SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 virus accounted for approximately 2.5 million deaths worldwide. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the central nervous system in which the loss of dopamine results in motor and nonmotor symptoms. Stress can exacerbate PD symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of persons with Parkinson’s disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research Question: The research question, “what is it like to live with Parkinson’s Disease during the COVID-19 pandemic?” guided this study. Examining the subjective lived experiences and meanings of living with PD during the COVID-19 pandemic will advance nursing science by providing insight into the long-term effects as well as the care and services needed to improve patients’ health and well-being. Methodology: This study employed a phenomenological approach to examine the subjective lived experiences and meanings of living with PD during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 14 participants with PD were interviewed. Colaizzi’s seven steps were used for data analysis and methods to ensure trustworthiness were employed. Results: Three themes emerged: (1) pandemic effects, (2) adaptations, and (3) stress and coping. Categories representing the pandemic’s effects included restrictions, the effects of restrictions on physical and mental health, and precautions. Categories representing adaptations included being intentional about contact, activity adaptations, and relocation. Categories representing stress and coping included stress effects, coping, and stress and the pandemic. Limitations: This was a small homogeneous sample. All were white and educated individuals, recruited from two service organizations in Texas, and unaware of their PD staging. At the same time, everyone with PD experience different symptoms and stress responses creating heterogeneity. Conclusion and Recommendations: Based on the findings of this study, a holistic assessment should be conducted during routine visits with people with PD. Nurses and other health care professionals should be aware that a pandemic may have a holistic effect on the well-being of persons with PD necessitating assessment beyond the classic symptoms of tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability.
School Health Services for Children with Chronic Health Conditions in California Public Secondary Schools: Findings from the 2018 School Health Profiles Survey
Authors:   Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, NY, USA, McCabe Ellen , Jameson Beth ,   Seton Hall University, College of Nursing, NJ, USA, Strauss Shiela ,   Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, NY, USA,   New York University, Rory Meyers College of Nursing New York, NY, USA
Published: June 2022

Background: More than 20% of school districts in the United States do not have policies on identification and case management for students with chronic health conditions (CHCs), suggesting that these students’ health needs may not be met during the school day. Prior research reports a gap in policy implementation and the actual provision or operationalization of the policy into action. Significance: While there is limited research on school health policies, little is known about the actual provision of the services that such policies indicate should be provided. Notably, the actual provision of health services in U.S. schools, particularly regarding CHC management and its association with school nurse employment, is underreported. Methodology: Using data from the 2018 School Health Profiles (SHP) Survey, health services including administering daily medication, providing stock rescue medication, providing case management, facilitating community partnering, and providing disease-specific education were examined in California public secondary schools together with school nurse employment. Complex sampling analysis and chi-square statistics were used to examine the statistical associations. Results: A significantly greater proportion of schools with a full- or part-time nurse compared with schools with no nurse provided: (1) daily medication administration (82.1% vs. 68.1%; p = .014); (2) case management services (75.8% vs. 62.0%; p = .031); (3) disease-specific education for parents and families (44.9% vs. 25.7%; p = .016); and (4) parent and student connection to health services in the community (83.7% vs. 72.2%; p = .035). Conclusion: Findings suggest that nationally representative data, such as SHP, contain important information for states to review regarding school health policies and provision of services. Further research needs to expand these findings to better understand school health policy and practice and its alignment with state and federal laws to support all children, especially those with CHCs.
Trends and Issues in City Forests
Authors: Kielbaso J. James
Published: June 2022

A survey of 2,787 city tree managers in 1986 resulted in a 38% return. Only 38% know with certainty how many trees are on their streets. There are an estimated 61,654,000 street trees in the 7,043 U.S. cities represented. If spaced 30 feet apart they would occupy 1,937 square miles. It is estimated that there are 10 private trees for each street tree. The average value per street tree in 47 cities able to estimate, is $525. Annual expenditures to maintain these trees average $10.62. At 6% interest this expenditure would reach $500 in 23 years. Tree care remains only .49% of city budgets, and although increasing to $2.60 per capita from $1.63 in 1974, has increased less than other city services. The ten most often occurring and planted trees are enumerated. Street trees are spaced about 105 feet apart, which is about 43% of potential stocking. A goal of the American Forestry Association, in cooperation with ISA, is to plant 100 million trees in cities by 1992 in the Global ReLeaf project to help ameliorate the CO2 buildup in the global atmosphere. This is an action program requiring input from everyone possible in order to attain success.
Host Checklist of Root-Knot Nematodes on Broad-Leaved Landscape Trees
Authors: Santamour Frank , McCray Batzli Janet
Published: June 2022

A comprehensive review of the world literature dealing with root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) on landscape trees is presented, including both natural occurrence and positive and negative results of controlled inoculations. Information is provided on more than 120 species in 56 plant genera.
Street Tree Pruning and Removal Needs
Authors: Nowak David
Published: June 2022

Street tree pruning and removal needs were examined for 11 species from inventory data collected in 11 cities in the North Central and Northeastern United States. The needs ranged from predominantly no pruning and routine pruning of small trees to safety pruning and removal of large trees. Species were ranked in terms of overall pruning and removal urgency, with London planetree and honeylocust having the least urgent pruning and removal needs and American elm and boxelder the most urgent needs.
Measuring Levels of Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Thiessen Neil
Published: June 2022

Although it currently receives few complaints regarding its vegetation control work, TransAlta recently launched a customer survey to measure levels of satisfaction with control methods used, the quality of completed work, explanations given for the work, state of property after crews have gone, and crew work habits. All respondents returning negative comments or questions (six percent of 567 responses) were contacted by TransAlta or its contractors. The survey was a very useful tool for identifying customer service areas needing improvement and used its preliminary results to initiate appropriate staff and contractor training programs.
One Health Aquaculture – a personal perspective
Authors: Stentiford Grant D.
Published: June 2022

Aquaculture is set to provide an increasing contribution to global seafood production and consumption by 2050. To facilitate sustainable growth and generation of safe, tradeable products attention must be focused on integration of diverse sustainability metrics into the supply chain – maximising the benefits to producers and consumers whilst minimising negative impacts on organisms grown in farms, and the environment in which aquaculture takes place. The One Health Aquaculture concept proposes a set of success metrics spanning animal-, human-, and environmental- health which may be used to underpin a new evidence, policy, and legislative framework for aquaculture sustainability.
The Approaches to Use the Big Data for the Increasing Strategic Management Effectiveness of the Royal Thai Army
Authors: Tipmanee Satit
Published: June 2022

The objectives of this article were: 1) To find out the conditions and problems of the use of a Big Data system in the current active Army’s strategic administration, 2) To find out the factors that affect the adoption of a Big Data system for enhancing the effectiveness of the Army’s strategic administration, 3) To define approaches to using a Big Data. This research is a strategic research by reviewing relevant concepts, theories, and literature, so methodology research is documentary research. The research results were as follows: 1) the Army is a large unit, so several units are very complex and much data needs to be analyzed, 2) the factors that affect the adoption of a Big Data system for enhancing the effectiveness of the Army’s strategic administration are factors 5V+1C, 3) the approaches to using a Big Data system to increase the effectiveness of the Army’s strategic management include: accessibility, security, editable, online ability, ability to support a wide range of data formats and ready to use immediately. This research has suggested: that there should be a specific agency responsible for maintaining the central database and should encourage personnel with knowledge and expertise in the use of Big Data and the development of additional systems in the future.
ÜRGÜP HALKEVİ VE FAALİYETLERİ (1934-1951)
Authors: Akkaya Bülent
Published: June 2022

Mustafa Kemal’in girişimi ile kurulmuş, eğitim ve kültür yuvası olarak da çok sayıda çalışmaları olan Halkevleri, 19 Şubat 1932’de ilk kez on dört merkezde açılmıştır. Ürgüp Halkevi de iki yıl sonra 22 Şubat 1934’te açılmıştır. Tarihi ve kültürel olarak önemli bir yerleşim yeri olan Ürgüp’te açılan halkevinin faaliyetlerini ortaya koymak ve değerlendirmek bu çalışmanın konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Bu makalede; Ürgüp Halkevinin, Türk inkılabının halka ulaştırılması ve vatandaşların aydınlatılmasındaki katkılarını ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu çerçevede hazırlanan makalemizde, Ürgüp Halkevi ve faaliyetleri arşiv belgelerinin ışığında incelenmiştir. Ürgüp Halkevi, çalışmalarına temsil, spor, sosyal yardım ve sanat şubeleri (kol) ile başlamıştır. 1950 yılına gelindiğinde Ürgüp Halkevi’nin, halk dershaneleri ve kurslar kolu haricinde tüm kolları vardı. Araştırmamıza göre Ürgüp Halkevi’nin, spor, kütüphane ve yayın, temsil ve sanat kolları faal iken diğer kollarının fazla bir çalışması olmamıştır. Ürgüp Halkevi, sınırlı bütçe ve imkânsızlıklarına rağmen verilen konferanslar, yapılan temsiller ile Atatürk ilke ve inkılaplarının halka anlatılmasını sağlamıştır. Bunun yanında halkevinde açılan kurslar, yapılan sportif ve kültürel çalışmalar ile vatandaşların eğitimine ve kültürel gelişimine katkı sağlanmıştır. Ürgüp Halkevi, 1934-1951 yılları arasında memleket insanlarını çatısı altında toplamış, kentli, köylü birlikteliğini sağlamaya ve halkın sosyo-kültürel ihtiyaçlarını gidermeye çalışmıştır.
Development of an Automated Ticketing and Tracking System for the Monitoring of Surface Mine Hauling Operations
Authors: Dagsa L. M. , Demetillo A. T. , Balamad A. D. B. , Sajonia E. R. J. , Amper G. L. , Virtudazo M. C. O.
Published: June 2022

Telematics systems that integrate wireless communications and automation for equipment tracking and trip monitoring in mining operations have an advanced impact on the operational efficiency and optimization of the mine's asset inventory. In this study, a system was developed for solution in a mining area with low mobile network signal coverage and no internet service available to monitor and analyze the actual utilization executed by heavy equipment using microcontrollers with communication capabilities (GSM/GPRS, WiFi, and Bluetooth) and sensor modules for fuel monitoring and location tracking. Open-source software was utilized, such as PHP framework and MySQL, to provide a fast and real-time display of daily mine operations. The study provides an online tracking and ticketing system on mine hauling vehicles, introducing a cost-efficient, reliable, interactive platform for web-based monitoring and real-time telematics. The data acquired in real-time provide significant information which will allow innovative equipment optimization.
Application of Fminsearch Optimization to Minimize Total Maintenance Cost with the Aim of Reducing Environmental Degradation
Authors: Bella Y. , Kebbab F. Z.
Published: June 2022

This study examined a production system under deterioration and its impact on the degradation of the environment. The environment degrades as the production system reaches a certain level of deterioration. To reduce environmental degradation, the system's deterioration is monitored through scheduled inspections, after which preventive or corrective actions are taken. To achieve the optimum inspection dates that minimize the average total cost per time unit, the Fminsearch algorithm was applied to calculate the optimal inspection dates for two cases of sequential inspection: periodic and aperiodic. To validate the performance of the proposed Fminsearch algorithm, simulation results were compared with the Nelder-Mead method. The comparison results showed the superiority of the Fminsearch algorithm in optimizing inspection maintenance dates to reduce the environmental degradation ratio.
Supply Chain Management of Infrastructure Projects in Iraq
Authors: Sabah Jarallah D. , Mahjoob A. M. R.
Published: June 2022

Infrastructure projects take a long time, are complex, multidisciplinary, use different materials and products, and have high risk. These characteristics affect the process of supplying materials. The current paper studies the ability to improve the supply chain process and decrease its cost by identifying the factors that affect it. These factors are used as variables in the mathematical model, which is working under uncertain conditions when the consumption rate of materials is not constant. The information used in this model is obtained from Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques and the genetic algorithm is utilized to determine the optimal supplier and the quantities of supplies for different materials. The case study used in this research is a concrete bridge. The obtained results show that the cost can decrease by about 28.2% by changing the supplier and the quantity of supplies.
A Combined Chaotic System for Speech Encryption
Authors: Mokhnache S. , Daachi M. E. H. , Bekkouche T. , Diffellah N.
Published: June 2022

This paper presents a speech encryption scheme by performing a combination of modified chaotic maps inspired by classic logistic and cubic maps. The main idea was to enhance the performance of classical chaotic maps by extending the range of the chaotic parameter. The resulted combining map was applied to a speech encryption scheme by using the confusion and diffusion architecture. The evaluation results showed a good performance regarding the chaotic behaviors such as initial value, control parameter, Lyapunov exponent, and bifurcation diagram. Simulations and computer evaluations with security analysis showed that the proposed chaotic system exhibits excellent performance in speech encryption against various attacks. The results obtained demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed scheme compared to an existing valuable method for static and differential cryptographic attacks.
The Behavior of RC Beams Retrofitted with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)
Authors: Fahim M. , Alam F. , Khan H. , Haq I. U. , Ullah S. , Zaman S.
Published: June 2022

The need for the introduction of economical and quicker retrofitting techniques is increasing due to the ever-aging infrastructure and damages produced by major catastrophic events around the world. The application of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) for strengthening and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures is gaining popularity due to its higher strength, lightweight, durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic value. This study presents the results of two strengthened and two retrofitted beams in comparison to control specimens. Two specimens were strengthened and two were retrofitted by attaching CFRP (Sika Carbo-Dur S812 or Sika-Wrap 230C) to the tension side of the beams using high strength epoxy. The results show that one CFRP strip/wrap simply attached at the tension side can help the damaged beam regain/pass the original strength. All specimens fail due to debonding of CFRP from the concrete surface emphasizing the need for efficient anchorage systems. Among the four patterns adopted, CFRP strips along with u-shaped anchorages at the ends provided the highest strength enhancement of 17.36%.
The Optimal High Heating Value of the Torrefied Coconut Shells
Authors: Espina R. , Barroca R. , Abundo M. L. S.
Published: June 2022

Coconut is a biomass resource that is abundant in tropical countries. In 2020, the Philippines planted 347 million coconut trees that produced 14.7 million tons of coconuts. The coconut shells (endocarp) are considered a waste material, which comprise 15.18% of each fruit and account for 2.2 million tons. The calorific value of raw coconut shells is 30.79MJ/kg. When torrefied at 275°C for 30 minutes holding time, the calorific value reached the optimal of 34.37MJ/kg, representing an increase of 11.64%. The mass yield (My) was 90.10% and the energy density was 111.64%, resulting in an energy yield of 100.59%.
A Comparative Study on Hybrid Vibration Control of Base-isolated Buildings Equipped with ATMD
Authors: Jaballah M. S. , Harzallah S. , Nail B.
Published: June 2022

The vibration control for building structures using hybrid control (base isolators BI and Active Tuned Mass Dampers-ATMDs) has attracted the attention of researchers. This paper establishes a hybrid vibration control system of structure and compares structural response and active tuned mass damper performance among the structure using two different control algorithms (PID and LQR). Through simulation research, from the comparative analysis of performance indexes of structural response and ATMD performance, it is concluded that the LQR controller outperforms the PID controller in reducing the structural responses.
Caesarean section, vaginal instrumental delivery and perineal morbidity in the Slovak Republic in the years 2007–2018
Authors:   1st Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Korbeľ Miroslav , Krištúfková Alexandra , Adamec Adam , Vargová Mária , Kaščák Pavel , Nižňanská Zuzana
Published: June 2022

Objective: Analysis of caesarean section, vaginal instrumental deliveries and severe perineal morbidity in the Slovak Republic in the years 2007–2018. Methods: The analysis of prospectively collected caesarean section and vaginal instrumental delivery data in the years 2007–2018, and episiotomies and severe perineal morbidity data in the years 2008–2018 from obstetrics hospitals in the Slovak Republic. Results: Caesarean section rate progressively increased from 24.1% in 2007 up to 30.8% in 2013 and decreased to 29.6% in 2018. Vacuumextraction frequency was 1.3% in 2007 and increased up to 2.0% till 2018. Forceps frequency decreased since 2008–2018 from 0.56% to 0.43%. In the years 2008–2018, frequency of perineal tears of the 3rd and 4th degree increased from 0.4% to 0.8%. Frequency of episiotomies decreased in the years 2008–2018 from 74.7% to 47.7%. Conclusion: The highest caesarean section rate in the Slovak Republic – 30.8% occurred in 2013, but slowly decreased in the following years. The frequency of vacuum extraction increased and forceps decreased. Frequency of episiotomies had decreased and severe perineal tears held an increasing trend. Key words: caesarean section – vacuum extraction – forceps – episiotomy – 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears
Crafting Innovativeness for Graduate Entrepreneurship Development in East Africa: Are Graduates Innovators or Imitators?
Authors: Nade Paschal B.
Published: June 2022

Innovation is a central determinant that contributes to entrepreneurs’ pursuits of opportunities. The vehicle carries the means to concur the market and successfully establish an enterprise. This study assessed graduates’ innovativeness for entrepreneurship development by employing a cross-sectional research design. The study involved 124 respondents selected from a population of Master's students specialising in science subjects originating from East African countries. Objectives one and two were analysed descriptively via per cent and frequencies. In contrast, objective three was analysed through inferential statistics where one sample T-test was employed for assessing the difference between innovation developed and innovation advanced to markets. The findings indicate that the level of innovation is relatively low for all forms of innovation since all the ratings were below 40 per cent. Similarly, the innovation advanced to the markets was respectively low compared to the innovation developed. It is concluded that the level of innovation is limited among first-degree graduates specialising in science subjects in East African countries and the number of innovations advanced to the market for entrepreneurship development is relatively low compared to innovation developed. This calls for a review of the innovation process development in the higher learning education system. In addition, the recasting of enabling environment for innovation development is needed.
Design of Rocker Bogie Mechanism
Authors: P. D. Kolhe  , K. P. Salve  , S. S. Bhalsing  , R. N. Jadhav  , Prof. S. B. Gunjal
Published: June 2022

Rocker bogie are important for conducting in-situ scientific analysis of objectives that are separated by many meters to tens of kilometers. Current mobility designs are complex, using many wheels or legs. They are open to mechanical failure caused by the harsh environment on Mars. A four wheeled rover capable of traversing rough terrain using an efficient high degree of mobility suspension system. The primary mechanical feature of the rocker bogie design is its drive train simplicity, which is accomplished by using only two motors for mobility. Both motors are located inside the body where thermal variation is kept to a minimum, increasing reliability and efficiency. Four wheels are used because there are few obstacles on natural terrain that require both front wheels of the rover to climb simultaneously. A series of mobility experiments in the agriculture land, rough roads, inclined, stairs and obstacles surfaces concluded that rocker bogie can achieve some distance traverses on field.
Test on Strength Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Hybrid Fibres
Authors: Pravin Kumar D  , Premalatha J
Published: June 2022

This study presents the experimental study on effect of glass fibers, steel fibers and hybrid fibers (combination of steel and glass) in the mechanical properties of concrete in comparison with the conventional concrete. The steel fibers, glass fibers and their combination are added to the normal conventional concrete to impart good strength properties such as compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength to the concrete. It also enhances the chemical resistance, permeability, impact strength and other properties of concrete. The aim of the work is to study the properties of steel fibers, glass fibers and hybrid fibers for the properties of concrete for different proportions from the test that are conducted for 7 days and 28 days of curing of the concrete.
Taking models seriously and being a linguistic realist
Authors: Arroyo Raoni Wohnrath , Silva Gilson Olegario da
Published: June 2022

Carnap’s conception of linguistic frameworks is widespread; however, it is not entirely clear nor consensual to pinpoint what is the influence in his stance within the traditional realist/anti-realist debate. In this paper, we place Carnap as a proponent of a scientific realist stance, by presenting what he called “linguistic realism”. Some possible criticisms are considered, and a case study is offered with wave function realism, a popular position in the philosophy of quantum mechanics.
Development and Psychometric Testing of the Bimanual Assessment Measure for People With Chronic Stroke
Authors: Johnson Brian P. , Whitall Jill , McCombe Waller Sandy , Westlake Kelly P.
Published: June 2022

Importance: Few tools are available to assess bimanual deficits after stroke.

Objective: To develop the Bimanual Assessment Measure (BAM), which assesses a person’s hand coordination in both preferred and prestroke roles (i.e., stabilizer or manipulator).

Design: Development and psychometric testing of the BAM.

Setting: Research laboratory.

Participants: People with chronic stroke (n = 24), age-matched controls (n = 23), and occupational therapists (n = 40).

Outcomes and Measures: We assessed the BAM’s internal consistency, reliability, and face and known-groups validity.

Results: Items were selected as meaningful tasks that represented a range of bimanual coordination requirements (e.g., symmetrical forces and timing, asymmetrical forces and timing, time-limited reactive movement). Focus groups of people with stroke and occupational therapists provided input into BAM development. The BAM was found to have excellent reliability and internal consistency and face and known-groups validity.

Conclusions and Relevance: The BAM is a valid, reliable measure for people with chronic stroke that identifies bimanual coordination deficits beyond unimanual impairments and the potential capacity for people to return to prestroke hand roles (i.e., as a manipulator).

What This Article Adds: This article introduces the BAM as a new assessment measure of bimanual functioning with the potential capacity to restore prestroke hand roles as either a manipulator or a stabilizer among people with chronic stroke.
Auf dem Weg zur Digitalisierung in der Papierindustrie
Authors: Othen Rosario , Möbitz Christian , Cloppenburg Frederik , Gries Thomas
Published: June 2022

Textil und Papier – Zwei Welten mit vielen Gemeinsamkeiten: Hohe Altersstrukturen, viel personengebundenes Prozess- und Anlagenwissen, Anlagen aus den 90ern und hohe Energiebedarfe...Doch die Chance ist groß: Bereits installierte Steuerungssysteme zur Produktionsüberwachung sind eine gute Grundlage, um mit vorangeschrittenen Techniken der Digitalisierung die Anlagenverfügbarkeit zu steigern und Energie- sowie Betriebskosten zu senken. Das passt perfekt in die Nachhaltigkeits- und Digitalisierungsbestrebungen beider Industrien! Die Digitalisierung ist eines der Leitthemen des Instituts für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University (ITA). Eine Vielzahl an Forschungs- und Industrieprojekten wurden bereits in der Textilindustrie erfolgreich abgeschlossen. In Zukunft werden auch maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für die Papierindustrie entwickelt. Es folgt eine Kurzvorstellung des ITAs.
Freiburger Real geht an Uwe Kohler
Authors: Mende Jan , Stockburger Manfred
Published: June 2022

Die Aufteilung der Real-Standorte geht in die Zielgerade. Eine der 33 Großflächen, die sich Edeka gesichert hat, geht Mitte Juni an Aufsichtsratschef Uwe Kohler, der damit seinen ersten Marktkauf bekommt.
Mascara für die Tonne
Authors: Krost Heidrun
Published: June 2022

Pilotprojekte loten Chancen geschlossener Stoffkreisläufe abseits des Grünen Punkts aus. Heidrun Krost
Tierhaltung wird besonders kritisch beäugt
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: June 2022

Missstände in der Tierhaltung, soziale und umweltspezifische Auswirkungen der Lebensmittelproduktion und Landwirtschaft sowie die Kennzeichnung von Lebensmitteln seien von besonderem öffentlichen Interesse, ergibt eine Auswertung von Publikationen über die Ernährungswirtschaft.
Mestemacher beklagt steigende Kosten
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: June 2022

Die Großbäckerei in Gütersloh sieht sich mit rasant steigenden Preisen konfrontiert. Für das Unternehmen können Preiserhöhungen im Einzelhandel nicht ausbleiben.
Feinkost für Daheim
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: June 2022

Saucen und Gewürzmischungen bietet Koch Ernst Petry nicht nur in der Gastronomie an. Konsumenten stehen im Vertriebsfokus der Serioustaste Manufaktur.
Schörghuber verspricht Paulaner mehr Freiheit
Authors: Holst Jens
Published: June 2022

Zentrale Dienste für IT, Finanzen und Steuern wird es in der Schörghuber-Gruppe ab 2023 nicht mehr geben. Das bedeutet auch für das Konzernunternehmen Paulaner mehr Eigenständigkeit.
Milch aus der Eifel für Nigeria
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: June 2022

Die Molkerei in Pronsfeld bekommt als das größte Arla-Werk weltweit mit einer neuen Produktionsanlage einen noch größeren Stellenwert für die Strategie Future26. Der Molkereiriese setzt auf einen wachsenden Weltmarkt.
Technologie nachgeschärft
Authors: Wessel Andrea
Published: June 2022

Methoden, die unerwünschte männliche Embryonen vor dem Schlupf des Kükens aussortieren, werden zwar immer ausgefeilter. Dem Gesetzgeber könnte das aber nicht genügen. Ludger Breloh, Geschäftsführer von Seleggt, erläutert die Fortschritte.
Schöner schenken
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: June 2022

Detlef Wegner wollte eigentlich einen Unverpackt-Laden eröffnen. Doch im Betrieb wurde dem ehemaligen Edeka-Händler klar: Regionale Mitbringsel verkaufen sich im Urlaubsort Bad Doberan viel besser. Mathias Himberg
Branche setzt auf Bilderkennung
Authors: Rode Jörg , Giuri Maurizio
Published: June 2022

Auf der diesjährigen Eurocis haben Hersteller die Möglichkeiten gezeigt, die Bilderkennung per Computer Vision im stationären Handel bietet. Auch das Smartphone gewinnt weiter an Bedeutung und bekommt beim Self-Scanning neue Funktionen. Anbieter von kassenlosen Stores waren ebenfalls in Düsseldorf vor Ort und haben das Messepublikum staunen lassen.
Eine Branche zwischen Hoffen und Bangen
Authors: Biester Silke , Tewes Werner
Published: June 2022

Die Nonfood-Branche verharrt im Krisenmodus: Nachdem die Corona-Einschränkungen im vergangenen Jahr das Geschäft erschwert hatten, sorgen nun Lieferkettenschwierigkeiten, steigende Kosten und eine gedrückte Konsumstimmung für neue Herausforderungen. Bisher erweist sich der Markt allerdings als relativ robust.
Anschaffungskosten noch zu hoch
Authors: Dänzer Dieter
Published: June 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Von den befragten Landwirten und Lohnunternehmern unter den 415 Teilnehmern an der Studie würden immerhin zwei Drittel mehr digitale Technik einsetzen. Als primäre Hinderungsgründe dafür werden zu hohe Anschaffungs- und Unterhaltskosten genannt.
Bewerbung ohne Vorurteile
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: June 2022

Bei der Personalsuche geht es darum, potenzielle Kandidaten für eine Stelle kennenzulernen. Ein anonymisierter Bewerbungsprozess kann nicht nur zu mehr Diversität im Unternehmen führen, sondern auch die Erfolgsquoten im Recruiting erhöhen.
„Zur Ehrlichkeit gehören Tabuthemen“
Authors: Behme Dagmar
Published: June 2022

Zunehmender Nachfrage erfreuen sich tierische Produkte, die aus tiergerechten Haltungen stammen. Doch wie transparent lässt sich Tierwohl nachweisen? Prof. Christina Umstätter nennt die kritischen Stellen in der Wertschöpfungskette.
The efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic primary insomnia
Authors:   , Maharaj Ashnie
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this double-blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic primary insomnia.
Feasibility of Virtual Reality for Mental Health in Long-Term Care in Rural Populations
Authors: Goss Arianna , Cataldo Jessica , Collins Sandra
Published: June 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care residents have been disproportionately affected both physically and mentally. Increased restrictions have worsened long-term care residents’ mental health and have increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. This pilot study explores the feasibility of virtual reality (VR) technology used by long-term care residents for mental health in a rural area of southern Illinois. We captured long-term care residents’ thoughts, feelings, and knowledge of VR using a pre-test and post-test design following an educational session introducing VR. Participants were then offered the opportunity to use the technology, with 9 out of the 11 participants watching a 360⁰ video using the VR headset. All participants who tried the VR headset noted that they were more willing to try VR in the future. While no statistically significant changes in mood from before and after the session were found, the results suggest that the use of VR for mental health in long-term care populations is more feasible when paired with an educational session before intervention.
DIREITO À LIBERDADE VS DIREITO À SAÚDE: ANÁLISE DA RESTRIÇÃO ÀS PESSOAS QUE REJEITARAM A VACINA DA COVID-19
Authors: Santos Gabriel Oliveira , Almeida Florisvaldo Cavalcante de
Published: June 2022

Os direitos à liberdade do indivíduo são de suma importância para ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, com enfoque no direito à liberdade de locomoção, o qual é assegurado a circulação em todo território nacional a qualquer pessoa, nacional ou estrangeira, desde que respeitados os limites da lei. Contudo, esse direito não pode se sobrepor a outros direitos igualmente fundamentais, como é o caso do direito à saúde. Eventual restrição, desde que temporária, pode ser justificada no momento em que recai à sociedade uma situação atípica, que exponha toda a coletividade a risco, como foi o caso, a partir do surgimento da Covid-19 no Brasil. Houve, em razão desta, a supressão de liberdades individuais previstas constitucionalmente, entre elas o direito à liberdade de locomoção, quando da proibição de participação por determinados indivíduos em atividades e locais sem a devida precaução estabelecida pelo estado para evitar a propagação do vírus: a vacina.  Em função do direito à saúde, garantia direcionada à coletividade, isto é, para sujeitos indeterminados. Demonstrado, portanto, que nenhum direito, ainda que fundamental, é absoluto. Nesse sentido, o artigo buscou analisar os ditames legais em restringir a circulação em ambientes coletivos daqueles que não se vacinaram. A pesquisa foi bibliográfica, aplicando-se o caráter exploratório, por haver pouco conhecimento acumulado e sistematizado na área da restrição da circulação de pessoas que rejeitaram a vacina. Ao final confirmou-se a hipótese do trabalho, levantada em que o direito à liberdade se esbarra em outro direito fundamental, o direito à saúde.
A PEJOTIZAÇÃO NA ÁREA MÉDICA: ANÁLISE, IMPLICAÇÕES E CONSEQUÊNCIAS
Authors: Detrez Patrícia Monteiro Costa , Coelho Leandro Alves
Published: June 2022

O presente artigo busca discutir as implicações, impactos e consequências do modelo de contrato “Pejotização” nos direitos trabalhistas dos profissionais médicos, visto que no decorrer dos tempos as sociedades sofreram diversas mudanças, dentre elas as relações de trabalho, com a implantação de normas sendo regulamentadas por meio de um contrato de trabalho, estipulando os direitos e as obrigações de ambas as partes. O instituto da “Pejotização” surge como uma conduta costumeira a fim de reduzir essa carga de tributação na contratação de pessoas físicas como jurídicas, sendo assim, as empresas alcançam as suas metas de maiores lucros enquanto a classe de trabalhadores que se prejudica, não possuindo benefícios de verbas trabalhistas e demais proteções, gerando a precarização do trabalho, por conseguinte prejuízos econômicos, jurídicos e sociais.