bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of the osmotic and adiabatic dehydration process on the nutritional composition of tomatoes
Authors: LORO Ana Carolina , CORREIA Angela de Fátima Kanesaki , SPOTO Marta Helena Fillet
Published: November 2023

The tomato is a horticultural product of commercial importance in Brazil. The Sweet Grape, a hybrid of mini-tomato with a sweeter taste, can be consumed as a side dish, appetizer, or in natura. The main commercialization difficulties are related to the post-harvest losses. For being highly perishable, the dehydration process is a great alternative; however, less has been studied about the processing of the hybrid variety Sweet Grape. Therefore, this study aimed at studying the drying technique in two tomato varieties, Italian and Sweet Grape, by analyses of chemical and mineral composition and antioxidants (phenolics, lutein, beta-carotene, lycopene, and ascorbic acid), the tomatoes in natura, and the dehydrated products. In general, the processing performed in the Sweet Grape tomatoes preserved the parameters better, compared with the Italian tomatoes. The results allow the conclusion that dehydration maintained the nutritional quality when performed in the Sweet Grape tomatoes.
توظيف هيئة صحة دبي لمنصة الإنستغرام للتوعية بجائحة كرونا: دراسة تحليلية
Authors: حميد كاظم الطائي مصطفى , عبد القادر عثمان نصر الدين
Published: November 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء على القوالب والأشكال الفنية التي تنشر بها المضامين التوعوية في منصة إنستغرام، وتقصي أنواع المضامين الإرشادية والتوجيهية والتوعوية. وكانت هذه الدراسة من الدراسات الوصفية التحليلية التي استخدمت المنهج الوصفي واعتمدت تحليل المضمون لتحليل عينة من المضامين الصحية على منصة الإنستغرام بهيئة صحة دبي،  وتوصلت إلى نتائج منها: أن الأشكال الفنية المستخدمة بمنصة الإنستغرام كانت: التغريدة والبوستر ونص وصورة والفيديوهات القصيرة وشكلت نسبة (92.16%)، مقارنة بالأشكال التي تستخدمها وسائل الإعلام التقليدي التي لم تتجاوز نسبتها في المنصة (7.84%)، أما الإجراءات الخاصة بالإرشاد فكانت بنسبة (%17.33)  ثم جاءت الإجراءات الخاصة بتحديد مراكز استقبال الحالات الطارئة بنسبة (%16.66) . ومخاطر استخدام الوصفات الخاصة بكرونا من دون استشارة الطبيب مثلت نسبة (%25.12)، وشكلت المضامين الخاصة برفع كفاءة الكوادر الطبية وفقاً للمعايير الدولية نسبة (%16.60). أما التعريف بالمرض والحث على أهمية انتظام التطعيم فكانت بنسبة (15.58%). والتوعية بأخطار نشر المعلومات الكاذبة التي تساهم في انتشار المرض (%14.07).

الكلمات المفتاحية: إدارة الأزمة؛ الفايروس؛ القوالب الفنية؛ الوقاية؛ مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي.
عشور المحاصيل والثِّمار في الدَّولة العثمانيَّة خلال عصر التَّنظيمات (1255-1337هـ/ 1839-1918م)
Authors: علي طلافحة أسامة
Published: November 2023

تُعَدُّ العُشور من أهمِّ إيرادات الدَّولة العثمانيَّة خلال عهد التَّنظيمات؛ إذ احتلت المرتبة الأولى في إجماليِّ نسبة الواردات العامَّة في الدَّولة، ومن المعروف أنَّ نظام العُشور في الدَّولة العثمانيَّة قد استند في أصوله إلى الفقه الإسلاميِّ الذي تشكَّلت ملامحه الأساسية منذ عصر صدر الإسلام، وسارت الدَّولة العثمانيَّة على قواعد العُشر الشَّرعيَّة لعدة قرون، وما أن جاء عصر التَّنظيمات، حتَّى دخلت التَّغييرات في نظام العُشور، والتي جعلته أقرب إلى النِّظام القانونيِّ منه إلى التَّكليف الشَّرعيِّ، فظهر ما سُمِّيَ بالعُشر النِّظاميِّ، فلم يعد العُشرُ هو ذلك العُشرَ الشَّرعيَّ المعروف، بل أصبح يعني مُجمل التَّغييرات التي طرأت على نظام العُشور خلال فترة التَّنظيمات، والتي ابتعدت به عن مضمونه الشَّرعيِّ، ومن أبرز تلك التَّغييرات؛ الزِّيادات التي قرَّرتها الأنظمة الصَّادرة في تلك الفترة، والتي جعلت قيمة العُشر تبلغ 12.5% بدلاً من 1/10، وارتبط بنظام العُشر كذلك: تلك العمليَّة التي يتحدَّد على أساسها مقدار عشور المحاصيل والثِّمار، والتي سُمِّيت بالتَّعشير، وأصبح لكلِّ محصول نظامُهُ الخاصُّ في التَّعشير، تحدَّدت على أساس ذلك القيمة المطلوبة من المكلَّفين كبديل للعُشور المستَحَقَّة على المحاصيل. ولقد واجهت الدَّولة العديد من المصاعب المرتبطة بهذه العمليَّة من قبل القائمين عليها، والتي انحرفت بها عن معايير العدالة في كثير من الأحيان.

الكلمات المفتاحيَّة: عشور؛ تعشير؛ العُشر الشَّرعيُّ؛ عصر التَّنظيمات؛ التزام العشور.
GAYA KOMUNIKASI CAK DAVE DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTERISTIK SUROBOYOAN
Authors: Ersyad Firdaus Azwar , Jannah Chusni Nurlaili Nurlaili Lil
Published: November 2023

This study aims to identify and describe in detail and depth the Australian YouTuber Cak Dave's Communication Style in Shaping the Characteristics of Suroboyoan. In this study of communication style, descriptive qualitative research methods use Gerry Philipens Speech Code theory by observing five concepts in the main ideas, including Slang, Intonation, Dialect, Tempo, and Mimic. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling, using 3 sample videos from Cak Dave's YouTube channel, Londo Kampung. The data collection technique was carried out using non-participating observation. Based on the research that has been done, the researcher concludes that the communication style used by Cak Dave as Londo Kampung uses the medok language style and The Structuring Style communication style. Cak Dave uses the Javanese Suroboyoan language with a characteristic that is medok, rude but firm. This language style is complemented by The Structuring Style communication style, where he can plan verbal and non-verbal messages to strengthen his goals further.
Parámetros reproductivos de un rebaño de ovejas criollas de la montaña de Guerrero, México
Authors: Martínez-Rojero Rubén Darío , Ulloa-Arvizu Raúl
Published: November 2023

Objetivo. Estimar los parámetros reproductivos de un rebaño ovino criollo Obispo de la región de la montaña de Guerrero en condiciones de semiestabulación. Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio ex situ durante tres años consecutivos en un rebaño integrado por 30 hembras y cinco machos en el Colegio Superior Agropecuario del Estado de Guerrero (18⁰ 15' 49'' N y 99⁰ 38' 43'' O). Resultados. Las corderas llegan a la pubertad a los 190.0 ±15 d (15.7 ± 1.4 kg), mientras que los valores para la longitud del ciclo estral, estro, gestación, duración del intervalo parto-primer estro y las tasas de fertilidad, abortos, pariciones, prolificidad, mortalidad, procreo, distocia y retenciones placentarias fueron de 16.9 ± 0.2 d, 36.1 ± 1.5 h, 149.8 ± 0.2 d, 112.8 ± 1.2 d, 301.9 ± 5.8 d; 92.7, 0.0, 100.0, 100.0, 2.7, 90.2, 0.0 y 0.0%, respectivamente. La fase de expulsión del feto duró 8.96 ± 1.61 min. Conclusiones. El ganado ovino Obispo es un genotipo precoz que presenta alta tasa de fertilidad y bajos índices de prolificidad y mortalidad perinatal.
An Empirical Study to Evaluate the Impact of Ethical Leadership on Organizational Citizenship and Innovative Behavior: Mediated by Psychological Empowerment at the Workplace
Authors: Abdullah Shah  , Dr. Nazar Hussain
Published: November 2023

Purpose:This study aims to identify the impact of ethical leadership on organizational citizenship behavior and innovative behavior
Methodology:The self-explanatory questionnaires were distributed to the real-time employees of the services sector (more specifically university employees) in Pakistan. 350 questionnaires were distributed using the convenience sampling technique and 280 returned fully answered. The response rate was 80 percent.
Findings:The findings of the study suggest the strong influence of ethical leadership on organizational citizenship behavior, innovative behavior, and psychological empowerment. Psychological empowerment was studied to have a strong impact on organizational citizenship behavior but a mild impact on innovative behavior. Partial mediation was identified between both the mediation paths of the model. i.e., ethical leadership - organizational citizenship (EL → PE → OCB) and ethical leadership – innovative behavior (EL → PE → IB).
Conclusion:It is concluded that organizations must develop ethical leadership approach to maximize the organizational citizenship behavior as well as innovative behavior at the workplace. Moreover, it is also suggested that employers must also consider PE as an essential predictor for developing a culture packed with better citizenship and innovative behavior.
Practical Implications: The role of leaders in the services sector is significant to enable members to come up with innovative behaviour and behave more organized and well suited to the organizational culture to make sure they have adopted the hot spots of the organizational citizenship behavior standards at the workplace.
Career Change Now Finds Payne Working with Federal Government in Procurement
Authors: Laskaris Sam
Published: November 2023

Perhaps the person most surprised that Barry Payne is employed by the federal government is Barry Payne himself. Payne, a member of Hiawatha First Nation in Ontario, is currently working with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) as an Indigenous procurement specialist. Payne had previously run various successful businesses, including a furniture company and a staffing company. He was also enjoying his share of success with a relatively recent initiative he called his own social enterprise. He was utilizing his numerous connections, offering advice, and helping First Nations people get established in their businesses.
Indigenous Organizations Increasingly Being Funded by B.C. Corporation
Authors: Laskaris Sam
Published: November 2023

Laurel Douglas has certainly proven to be a changemaker. Douglas was brought on board as the CEO of ETSI-BC in May 2020. The full name for the British Columbia-based not-forprofit corporation is the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior. ETSI-BC, previously known as the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust, was launched in 2006 by the B.C. government to administer a $50 million endowment fund that was intended to support economic investment in the southern interior of the province. Governance of the trust is carried out by the 13 individuals who serve on ETSI-BC’s board of directors. Five of the board members are appointed by the province. The other eight are district representatives within ETSI-BC’s coverage area.
The Emerging Indigenous Language Economy: Labour Market Demand for Indigenous Language Skills in the Upper Great Lakes
Authors: Meades Sean , Pine Deb , Broad Gayle
Published: November 2023

Language revitalization is necessarily intertwined with economic spheres, as Grenoble and Whaley have expressed that the economic wellbeing of a community influences its ability to engage in such efforts (2006, p. 44). Conversely, health researchers assert that cultural continuity, in which language is inextricably linked, is a prerequisite to self-sufficiency and community sustainability (Oster, Grier, Lightning, Mayan, & Troth, 2014). Nonetheless, the place of Indigenous language(s) within labour market research has often focused on the need for greater access to dominant-language education (MacIsaac & Patrinos, 1995) or the impact on wage differentials (Chiswick, Patrinos, & Hurst, 2000) while research on Indigenous language revitalization in Canada has been largely silent on the relationship to economic spheres, and community economic development literature has engaged with notions of culture more broadly. Drawing on interviews and focus groups from a selection of Anishinaabe communities in Northern Ontario, Canada, this research identifies existing needs for Anishinaabe language speakers within the regional labour market, showcasing the oft-overlooked economic demand for Indigenous language skills. Support for this project was provided by the Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Sustainability, Ethics, and Authenticity in Indigenous Tourism: The Case of Eskasoni Cultural Journeys on Goat Island
Authors: Maher Patrick T. , MacPherson Stephanie , Doucette Mary Beth , Tulk Janice Esther
Published: November 2023

Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia, Canada) is well known as an island tourism destination, recognized for its rich natural beauty, as well as cultural and heritage products. Eskasoni First Nation is the largest of the five Mi'kmaw communities located on Unama'ki (Cape Breton Island), and until recently Mi'kmaw communities were not recognized as a significant part of the Cape Breton tourism product mix. Tourism as a means of encouraging economic development is not uncommon internationally, and while tourism growth has been significant on the island, questions remain regarding its ethics and authenticity in relation to community economic development. This paper explores the development of an Indigenous (Mi'kmaw) cultural heritage ecotourism product through a community-led approach. Using Eskasoni Cultural Journeys as a case study, the research presented in this paper questions sustainability through the lens of triple bottom line (TBL) accounting, which looks at economic, social, and environmental aspects of development, as well as ethical business practices, such as authenticity and community well-being.
Employment and Wages in 2017: A Good Year for Aboriginals and Non-Aboriginals in Canada
Authors: Oppenheimer Robert
Published: November 2023

Employment, unemployment and wage rates improved for Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals in Canada in 2017. Participation rates remained the same for Aboriginals and slightly increased for non-Aboriginals. All four of these rates, employment, unemployment, participation and wages, are currently and historically more favourable for non-Aboriginals than for Aboriginals. However, when examined by the educational level completed, wage and employment rates are similar. Measures of employment are examined by gender, age, province, economic sector, and education, and for Métis, First Nations and Inuit.
Neutrosophic Laplace Distribution with Properties and Applications in Decision Making
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, College of Sciences and the Human Sciences in Al Aflaj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Ahmedia Musa M. ,   Department of Quantitative Methods, Pannon Egyetem, Veszprem, H-8200, Hungary, Khan Zahid
Published: November 2023

This paper introduces the concept of the neutrosophic Laplace distribution ( ), a probability distribution derived from the Laplace distribution. The offers a versatile framework for describing various real-world problems. We highlight the neutrosophic extension of the Laplace distribution and explore its applications in different areas. Extensive investigations into the mathematical properties of the distribution are presented, including the derivation of its probability density function, mean, variance, raw moment, skewness, and kurtosis. To estimate the parameters of the , we employ the method of maximum likelihood (ML) estimation within a neutrosophic environment. Furthermore, we conduct a simulation study to assess the effectiveness of the maximum likelihood approach in estimating the parameters of this new distribution. The findings demonstrate the potential of the in modeling and analyzing real-world phenomena. Eventually, some illustrative examples related to system reliability are provided to clarify further the implementation of the neutrosophic probabilistic model in real-world problems.
Extending the theory of planned behaviour to foreign students’ perceptions of traditional Chinese medical tourism
Authors: Wang Lei , Jia Hao-Xiang , Cheng Su-Juan , Wong Philip Pong Weng
Published: November 2023

Medical tourism is becoming an increasingly important component of the international tourism industry, and Chinese medical tourists make up a big percentage of this growing tourism market segment. Most previous studies on Chinese medical tourism have focused on Chinese outbound medical tourism, but there has little research undertaken as yet, on foreign tourists’ perception towards traditional Chinese medical tourism. Specifically, most of the previous studies utilized the measurement scale of destination image in medical tourism research, resulting in a limited representation of the nature of medical tourism. This study aims to examine the relationship between attitude, subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioural control (PBC), familiarity, perceived ease of visa application (PEVA) and intention toward traditional Chinese medical tourism. A quantitative approach was used, adopting a survey methodology involving 344 foreigners which was followed by subsequent empirical testing of the postulated hypotheses. The results suggested that attitude, PBC, familiarity and PEVA positively influence intention. PEVA positively influences attitude, PBC and intention respectively. Results also demonstrated that familiarity influenced attitude and PBC, and SN positively influenced familiarity. This study expands the existing knowledge on how PEVA and familiarity influenced visitation in medical tourism literature which can benefit key stakeholders in the tourism industry.
A pilot study comparing immersive virtual reality simulation and computerized virtual patient simulation in undergraduate medical education
Authors: Bray Katerina , Bray Lucy , Sathyapalan Thozhukat , Rigby Alan S , Hepburn David
Published: November 2023

Simulation-based teaching is an integral feature within medical education and following the emergence of virtual simulation, an array of possibilities exists for educators to choose between. However, evidence informing their use is scarce, particularly regarding outcomes assessing user experience and knowledge acquisition, and experimental studies comparing different approaches to virtual simulation. Therefore, this study compared immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation to computerized virtual patient (VP) simulation measuring their effect on knowledge acquisition and retention, as well as user experience, in fifth-year medical students.

This pilot study, of a randomized crossover design, comprised 18 participants independently completing an immersive VR simulation and a computerized VP simulation. All participants completed the same two scenarios and received an induction to both modalities. Multiple-choice questions were employed to assess knowledge acquisition and retention, with participants completing the questions immediately before and after the simulation and following a 12-week interval. User experience questionnaires were completed after the simulation, utilizing both Likert scale and open-ended questions. Statistical analysis comprised a Student’s

Both interventions achieved statistically significant levels of knowledge acquisition and retention. However, VR simulation achieved higher levels of acquisition (2.11; 95% CI = 0.89, 3.32,

The findings indicated that both interventions are effective and acceptable educational tools. However, learning does not appear to be uniform across different virtual simulators, with participants achieving higher levels of learning following immersive VR simulation. Moreover, participants reacted significantly more positively to VR simulation, though potential applications were identified for both interventions. This study highlights the importance of an evidence-based approach to the implementation of novel simulation technologies. The findings contribute to an underexplored area of the literature and offer a step towards enabling medical educators to make an informed decision regarding the application of virtual simulation in their context.
Microalgae - Harnessing Environmental and Nature Benefits – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Omokaro Godspower Oke , Nafula Zipporah Simiyu
Published: November 2023

Microalgae, as photosynthetic microorganisms, possess significant potential in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices. This review explores the wide-ranging applications of microalgae, emphasizing their pivotal roles in bioremediation, biofuel production, bioethanol generation, and biofertilizer development. Microalgae’s ability to thrive in various wastewater types, including municipal, agricultural, and industrial, signifies a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment. By efficiently removing nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon, and heavy metals, microalgae make substantial contributions to environmental sustainability. Furthermore, their integration into wastewater treatment processes not only reduces operational costs but also yields valuable biomass for various applications. Microalgae’s capacity to sequester carbon dioxide, coupled with their role in enhancing soil fertility, renders them invaluable tools in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable agriculture. This review underscores the importance of ongoing research to fully harness microalgae’s potential, paving the way for a greener and more resilient future. It summarizes the effects of microalgae’s potential on agricultural soil and wastewater treatments, among other areas, by examining relevant works related to the topic. To achieve this, databases such as Google Scholar, Frontier in Microbiology, Microbial Cell Factory (MCF), Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) were explored to identify studies on microalgae’s potential in various fields.
Minor Bioactive Compounds of Cold-pressed Oils and Their Biomedical Functions: a Brief Review
Authors: Vukic Milan , Vujasinovic Vesna
Published: November 2023

Background: Consuming a diet rich in natural foods that include oilseed products containing minor bioactive compounds and a diverse array of fatty acids is not just a dietary choice; it is a critical element of maintaining human health. Objective: This paper aims to review the current state of knowledge on minor bioactive compounds in plant cold pressed oils, these are substances that are found in small amounts in plant cold pressed oils. Methods: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the art, using data from peer-reviewed articles sourced from various databases. Results and Discussion: Cold-pressed oils extracted from various plant sources have emerged as vital allies in the battle against inflammation-related diseases, offering a versatile range of valuable compounds. These compounds contribute to the oils' multifaceted properties, which encompass potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects, greatly enhancing their nutritional significance. This brief review delves deep into the intricate composition of cold-pressed oils, with a specific focus on the often overlooked but highly influential minor bioactive compounds, including phytosterols, phospholipids, tocols, phenols, squalene and pigments. Conclusion: This paper highlights the importance of cold-pressed oils as a source of various minor bioactive compounds that have the potential to promote human health and prevent or manage a range of diseases. The findings presented in this paper serve as a valuable resource for medical professionals in the field of integrative medicine, nutrition, and dietetics, as well as for consumers looking to make informed choices about their dietary and health needs.
Craniopharyngioma as a Cause of Fever of Unknown Origin
Authors: Lagadinou Maria , Markantes Georgios , Amerali Marina , Marangos Francesk , Michalaki Marina
Published: November 2023

Background: Fever of unknown origin is quite common in everyday clinical practice, and the approach is challenging. Prolonged fever as the sole manifestation of craniopharyngioma has been rarely reported in literature. Objective: Herein, we report a case of adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma presented as fever of unknown origin in a 51-year-old woman, initially misdiagnosed as atypical subacute thyroiditis. Case presentation: During the work up, the patient complained about bitemporal hemianopsia. Thus, she underwent a pituitary Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which revealed a mixed mass originating from the pituitary stalk and compressing the optic chiasm. The mass was surgically excised, and the histology confirmed the diagnosis of adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma. The patient remained afebrile post-surgery. We hypothesize that the craniopharyngioma caused an abnormality of thermoregulatory mechanisms due to infiltration of the hypothalamus.
Materiales para una política inmigratoria en Andalucía: fundamentos y tendencias
Authors: Izquierdo Escribano Antonio
Published: November 2023

Este estudio aporta un modelo basado en la aplicación de la Inteligencia artificial para la predicción de las probabilidades de éxito, supervivencia y fracaso de nuevos proyectos empresariales con la finalidad de mejorar los servicios de apoyo a los emprendedores
Assessment of visual discomfort during watching 3D and 2D televisions using electroencephalography analysis
Authors: Liu Tiantian
Published: November 2023

Three-dimensional (3D) television (TV) is becoming more popular and used for entertainment than the conventional two-dimensional (2D) TV. This study conducted to examine the effect of 3D TV watching on the subjective visual fatigue and EEG data. Thirty male healthy participants (aged 31.4 + 7.1) recruited from the community. We conducted pre- and post- EEG signal collection on participants who watched the same 2D/3D movie content. Additionally, we administered a subjective visual fatigue questionnaire to the participants following the viewing task. The two-way ANOVA was used to verify significant interaction effects of 2D and 3D on before and after watching. A paired-samples t-test was performed for the mean values of subjective questionnaires results to identify signiﬁcant differences between after watching 2D and 3D movie. Compared with watching 2D TV, 3D TV viewing will cause more fatigue and discomfort. A new evaluation model for 3DTV with beta waveband parameters in seven regions was established, according to the result from EEG data analysis.
O TRIPÉ DA SUSTENTABILIDADE BRASILEIRA
Authors: Penteado Dourado Ivan , De Oliveira Marques Ademar
Published: November 2023

As transformações históricas do pós-guerra possibilitaram o desenvolvimento dos meios de produção mas, trouxe em seu cerne, graves consequências para o biodiversidade, impactos profundos no ser humano e no meio ambiente. O Brasil influenciou e foi influenciado por novas discussões relativas ao paradigma do Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Ao longo das últimas décadas, eventos internacionais, pesquisas científicas e movimentos sociais de preservação travaram lutas políticas, coletivas, que culminaram em avanços nas legislações ambientais. Porém, essa compreensão crítica e interdisciplinar não se fizeram presentes no campo da educação ambiental brasileira. A presente pesquisa objetivou a recuperação dessas relações, numa perspectiva interdisciplinar, trazendo para o centro da educação escolar a superação necessária de uma perspectiva individualista que não alcança a complexidade da luta brasileira na preservação ambiental, incluindo as novas gerações nos desafios coletivos/políticos frente a preservação ambiental brasileira.
Het toepassingsbereik van het enquêterecht binnen het Koninkrijk en in Suriname
Authors: Frielink K.
Published: November 2023

Het toepassingsbereik van het enquêterecht binnen het Koninkrijk en in Suriname

Twee hoofdvragen staan centraal: Welke nationale rechtspersonen kunnen enquêtesubject zijn? En kunnen buitenlandse rechtspersonen zelfstandig voorwerp van een enquête zijn? Op basis van literatuur en rechtspraak luidt de conclusie dat een vereniging van eigenaren geen enquêtesubject kan zijn. Mede op grond van het IPR wordt betoogd dat buitenlandse rechtspersonen in Nederland, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten en Suriname geen enquêtesubject van het nationale enquêterecht kunnen zijn.
A Completed Multiply Threshold Encoding Pattern for Texture Classification
Authors: Li Bin , Li Yibing , Wu Q.M.Jonathan
Published: November 2023

The binary pattern family has drawn wide attention for texture representation due to its promising performance and simple operation. However, most binary pattern methods focus on local neighborhoods but ignore center pixels. Even if some studies introduce the center based sub-pattern to provide complementary information, extant center based sub-patterns are much weaker than other local neighborhood based sub-patterns. This severe unbalance limits the classification performance of fusion features significantly. To alleviate this problem, this paper designs a multiply threshold center pattern (MTCP) to provide a more discriminative and complementary local texture representation with a compact form. First, a multiply thresholds encoding strategy is designed to encode the center pixel that generates three 1-bit binary patterns. Second, it adopts a compact multi-pattern encoding strategy to combine them into the 3-bit MTCP. Furthermore, this paper proposes a completed multiply threshold encoding pattern by fusing the MTCP, local sign pattern, and local magnitude pattern. Comprehensive experimental evaluations on three popular texture classification benchmarks confirm that the completed multiply threshold encoding pattern achieves superior texture classification performance.
Sample-balanced and IoU-guided anchor-free visual tracking
Authors: Zhu Jueyu , Qin Yu , Wang Kai , Zeng Gao zhi
Published: November 2023

Siamese network-based visual tracking algorithms have achieved excellent performance in recent years, but challenges such as fast target motion, shape and scale variations have made the tracking extremely difficult. The regression of anchor-free tracking has low computational complexity, strong real-time performance, and is suitable for visual tracking. Based on the anchor-free siamese tracking framework, this paper firstly introduces balance factors and modulation coefficients into the cross-entropy loss function to solve the classification inaccuracy caused by the imbalance between positive and negative samples as well as the imbalance between hard and easy samples during the training process, so that the model focuses more on the positive samples and the hard samples that make the major contribution to the training. Secondly, the intersection over union (IoU) loss function of the regression branch is improved, not only focusing on the IoU between the predicted box and the ground truth box, but also considering the aspect ratios of the two boxes and the minimum bounding box area that accommodate the two, which guides the generation of more accurate regression offsets. The overall loss of classification and regression is iteratively minimized and improves the accuracy and robustness of visual tracking. Experiments on four public datasets, OTB2015, VOT2016, UAV123 and GOT-10k, show that the proposed algorithm achieves the state-of-the-art performance.
Deliberação ou legitimação no setor AFOLU? Uma proposta de interpretação do processo consulta clima
Authors: Naidhig Débora , Souza Maria Cristina Oliveira , Corazza Rosana Icassatti
Published: November 2023

O “Consulta ao Clima” foi um processo de consulta pública organizado pelo Ministério das Relações Exteriores, junto ao Itamaraty, em 2014, para a formulação das pretendidas Contribuições Nacionalmente Determinadas (iNDCs), a fim de subsidiar a elaboração das metas apresentadas pelo Brasil à COP-21, em Paris, em 2015. O objetivo deste artigo consiste em propor uma interpretação do Processo Consulta Clima, especificamente no que diz respeito às propostas brasileiras para os setores Agricultura, Florestas e Outros Usos da Terra (AFOLU), à luz de contribuições recentes da literatura especializada sobre “Novos Modos de Governança Ambiental” (NMGA), focando-se na governança deliberativa e aquela liderada pelo mercado. Os setores AFOLU são responsáveis pela parte mais importante e cada vez mais relevante das emissões de gases de efeito estufa (GEE) do Brasil. Portanto, as metas e medidas para sua consecução são de interesse para a mitigação desses gases e para o posicionamento do país nas negociações globais sobre o clima. Com base em uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática sobre governança ambiental contemporânea, identificando e apresentando dois dos chamados NMGA o deliberativo e o liderado pelo mercado, compõe-se o quadro analítico diante do qual são interpretadas as perspectivas e posicionamentos dos atores presentes na Sessão AFOLU do Consulta Clima, ou seja, a Sessão que reuniu atores governamentais (AGs) e não governamentais (ANGs) e colocou frente a frente seus argumentos e posicionamentos relativos a questões e modos de governança para os setores AFOLU, como insumos para as Contribuições Nacionalmente Determinadas (NDCs) do Brasil ao Acordo de Paris. Essa interpretação permite levantar e discutir questões atinentes à legitimação e deliberação, de relevância crítica para a governança ambiental, no Processo em estudo.
Agroforestry homesteads from the perspective of the community members of the Uatumã Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Dos Santos Grace Rente , Pereira Marta Regina Silva , De Holanda Ana Sofia Sousa , Lasmar Dimas Jose , Miranda Ires Paula de Andrade , De Oliveira Paula Maria Correa , Maia Jair Max Furtunato
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to describe the main characteristics of the agroforestry homesteads of the communities Bela Vista, Maracarana, São Benedito and Manain located in the Uatumã Sustainable Development Reserve, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. A total of 55 homesteads were randomly selected and characterized in the four communities where semi-structured interviews and guided tours were conducted with the residents to collect socioeconomic information and information regarding the contribution of these agroecosystems to the community. The management of the homesteads is simple and low cost, since it involves traditional practices of plant cultivation and the main purpose of the homesteads in the Maracarana and Manain communities is to provide food supplies for family units, and sale of their production at markets. Thus, it can be stated that the agroforestry homesteads of the communities of the Uatumã Sustainable Development Reserve are a production system for consumption by the family and for income, which contribute to the food security of the local population, help improve the productive capacity of the land and favor the protection of the environment, but have variable dimensions and understandings, which can change according to the family, and may eventually enter the surrounding forest.
Desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais de saúde na hospitalização de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA)
Authors: Barbalho Mariany Bernardino da Silva , Da Silva Gerlane Guedes Delfino , Paredes Nathália Pereira , Soares Ana Pricila Teixeira , Marinho Joalison Araújo , Ferreira Rossana Karla Gois
Published: November 2023

O transtorno do espectro autista (TEA) trata-se um distúrbio complexo do neurodesenvolvimento, de início precoce e altamente heterogêneo. Observa-se que os portadores desta condição tendem a procurar com frequência os serviços de emergência hospitalares, seja por motivos de saúde e/ou mental. O objetivo do presente estudo consiste em identificar os principais desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais de saúde na hospitalização de crianças com TEA, bem como propor medidas resolutivas para garantir o cuidado qualificado ao público em questão. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa na literatura, disponível nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, ScienceDirect e BVS, utilizando como descritores:  hospitalization; child; autism spectrum disorder, publicados nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, entre os anos de 2019 a 2023. Dos 4.431 estudos encontrados, 18 foram selecionados para a revisão. Dentre os principais desafios pontuados pelos profissionais de saúde, destacam-se o conhecimento insuficiente da equipe sobre o manejo de pacientes com TEA, a dificuldade de estabelecer uma comunicação eficaz com este público, a falta de articulação com os pais e a inadequação do ambiente hospitalar às necessidades das crianças autistas, evidenciando a necessidade de desenvolver e utilizar estratégias que se adaptem ao cuidado deste público. Conclui-se que frente às necessidades postas durante uma internação, sobretudo, entre indivíduos autistas, tornam-se relevantes estudos que venham a contribuir com a identificação e construção de abordagens estratégicas que auxiliem no seu processo de recuperação à saúde, a fim de evitar experiências negativas e assegurar qualidade dos atendimentos e melhores desfechos nos prognósticos clínicos.
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Work-Life Balance and Job Performance Among Malaysian Employees
Authors: Nair Vikneswari , Sinniah Suguna , Makhbul Zafir Khan Mohamed , Salleh Mohd Fairuz  Md. , Rahman Mara Ridhuan Che Abdul
Published: November 2023

Objective: In today's workplaces, emotional intelligence, and work-life balance have gained prominence for their substantial impact on job performance, leading to increased productivity and successful careers. This study explores the relationship between these factors among Malaysian employees. It also investigates the roles of job satisfaction and job involvement.
 
Method: We surveyed 150 employees from diverse Malaysian organizations and used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data.
 
Result and conclusion: Our findings reveal that emotional intelligence, job involvement, job satisfaction, and work-life balance positively influence job performance. Emotional intelligence and work-life balance significantly affect job satisfaction. However, the connection between work-life balance and job performance is not statistically significant. Additionally, job satisfaction does not mediate the relationship between job involvement and job performance.
 
Research implications: This study emphasizes the importance of prioritizing employee engagement and well-being, offering organizations benefits such as improved productivity, enhanced performance, increased loyalty, reduced turnover, cost savings, and greater employee satisfaction.
 
Originality/value: Investing in employee well-being is a path to both individual and organizational resilience, success, and prosperity.
Lifestyle in students from a private university: A descriptive study
Authors: Sara AgripinaTtito-Vilca Sara Agripina , Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo , Mamani-Roque Maribel
Published: November 2023

Introduction: the lifestyles of university students are essential, as they impact their physical and mental well-being, as well as academic success.Objective: to analyze the lifestyles of students majoring in Administration, Accounting, and Law at a private university in the Peruvian Amazon.Methods: a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A total of 285 students participated and were administered the Lifestyle Profile (PEPS-I), an instrument with adequate metric properties. Descriptive statistical methods were applied to categorize the variable and dimensions according to cut-off points. Similarly, the non-parametric Chi-Square test was used to determine whether lifestyles were significantly associated with the proposed sociodemographic and employment-related variables.Results: it was found that 40,7 % of the students had a less healthy lifestyle, 32,3 % had a healthy lifestyle, and 27 % had an unhealthy lifestyle. Likewise, the dimensions of nutrition, exercise, and health responsibility were also rated as unhealthy, while the dimensions of stress management, interpersonal support, and self-actualization were rated as healthy. Furthermore, it was found that lifestyles were associated with some sociodemographic variables, such as gender and socioeconomic level.Conclusions: the students were characterized by having a less healthy lifestyle. Based on the results found, it is imperative that universities implement health education programs focused on promoting healthy lifestyle habits
Knowledge about arterial hypertension in students of the nursing professional career at a public university: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo , Mamani-Roque Maribel
Published: November 2023

Introduction: knowledge about arterial hypertension in future nursing professionals is essential since these future healthcare professionals will play a crucial role in promoting health and caring for hypertensive patients in the future.Objective: to assess the level of knowledge about arterial hypertension in students of the nursing program at a public university.Method: the research was quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional. A total of 188 students participated, to whom the Hypertension Knowledge Questionnaire was administered, an instrument with adequate metric properties.Results: 38,8 % of students had a moderate level of knowledge about hypertension, 31,4 % had a high level, and 29,8 % had a low level. Similarly, knowledge about general aspects and risk factors was at a moderate level, but knowledge about preventive measures was low. Additionally, the year of study was significantly associated with the level of knowledge about hypertension (p <0,05).Conclusions: the overall level of knowledge among students about hypertension is moderate. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening education and awareness about hypertension prevention among nursing students
The Transformative Role of Technology in Medical Education
Authors: Palomino Quispe Justiniano Felix , Choque-Flores Leopoldo , Castro León Alisson Lizbeth , Requis Carbajal Luis Villar , Ferrer-Peñaranda Lucio-Arnulfo , García-Huamantumba Elvira , Dávila-Morán Roberto Carlos , Velarde Dávila Leonardo
Published: November 2023

Introduction: medical education has undergone a remarkable transformation driven by technological advances in recent decades. The progressive integration of digital tools and innovative technologies has significantly enriched access to educational resources and improved clinical practice.Objective: this analysis aims to evaluate the impact of various emerging technologies in medical education and their influence on clinical practice, highlighting improvements in skills and diagnostic accuracy, as well as the personalization of learning.Methods: a comprehensive analysis of pilot studies and systematic reviews was conducted that evaluated the impact of various technologies on medical education. Data collected from leading institutions were examined and statistical techniques were used to evaluate the effectiveness of these technological interventions.Results: pilot studies demonstrated significant improvements in surgical skills and diagnostic accuracy of medical students who benefited from virtual reality and clinical simulators. The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning has also improved the interpretation of medical data and early diagnosis of diseases.Conclusions: the continued integration of emerging technologies into medical education shows promising potential to personalize learning and improve patient care. However, challenges such as data security and appropriate training must be addressed to ensure successful implementation and lasting impact on clinical practice and medical education
Implementasi Manajemen Mutu Terpadu Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Di STKIP Babunnajah Pandeglang Banten
Authors:   STKIP Babunnajah, Rahmi Ami , Syarifudin Encep ,   UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Suryapermana Nana ,   UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
Published: November 2023

Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan secara objektif implementasi Total Quality Management (TQM) untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Untuk memenuhi tujuan tersebut dilakukan studi kasus di STKIP Babunnajah Pandeglang Banten dengan metode deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara dan observasi dan dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian. Penelitian ini difokuskan untuk menjawab tiga pertanyaan penelitian. Selain dapat memberikan gambaran yang jelas dan objektif tentang implementasi TQM di STKIP Babunnajah Pandeglang Banten sebagai temuan penelitian, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa TQM dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di sekolah dalam kondisi tertentu. Untuk mengoptimalkan kualitas pendidikan dengan menggunakan TQM, penelitian ini memberikan beberapa rekomendasi.
Übergang von der Primar- in die Sekundarstufe I von Schüler:innen mit besonderem Förderbedarf
Authors: Kunz André , Paccaud Ariane , Pastore Giuliana , Luder Reto
Published: November 2023

Der Übergang von der Primarstufe in die Sekundarstufe I ist bedeutsam für jedes Kind (Erwartungen, Emotionen, Stress usw.). Nach einer Einführung in die theoretischen Grundlagen zum Thema Übergang befasst sich dieser Artikel insbesondere mit den Bedingungen, die den Erfolg des Übergangs für Schüler:innen mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf in der Schweiz begünstigen. Die in diesem Artikel vorgestellten Daten stammen aus dem SNF-Forschungsprojekt «Integrative Förderung in der Schweiz». Eine Analyse der sonderpädagogischen Konzepte der Schulen sowie Interviews mit Schulleitungen und Eltern zeigen auf, wie wichtig es ist, den Informationsfluss, die individuelle Vorbereitung des Kindes und der Beteiligten sowie den Einbezug der Eltern zu gewährleisten. Für die Praxis lässt sich ableiten, dass eine sorgfältige Kommunikation vor, während und nach dem Übergang besonders für Kinder wichtig ist, welche auf Unterstützung zur möglichst stressfreien Bewältigung von Übergängen angewiesen sind.
Análise da Autocorrelação no reconhecimento de moscas-das-frutas pelo sinal bioacústico de batimento de asas
Authors: Moraes Fabiano Sandrini , Nava Dori Edson , Araujo Ricardo Matsumura de , Silva Orhan Bittencourt Fernandes da
Published: November 2023

Este estudo avalia o uso da Autocorrelação como técnica de extração de características em um sistema de reconhecimento de moscas-das-frutas por meio de seus sinais bioacústicos de batimento de asas. Para isso, foi gerado um conjunto de dados com as moscas-das-frutas Anastrepha fraterculus e Ceratitis capitata utilizando um sensor optoeletrônico próprio. As características utilizadas para a classificação foram a frequência fundamental obtida por Autocorrelação e FFT, além do espectro de frequência obtido por FFT. Os resultados indicam que o uso da frequência fundamental obtida por FFT e Autocorrelação melhora o desempenho do sistema de classificação (sensibilidade de 96% com RF), apresentando resultados próximos ao uso do espectro de frequência (sensibilidade de 97% com SVM).
INEXT: A Computer System for Indoor Object Location using RFID
Authors: Sousa Luarkian , Rocha Herbert , Ribeiro Acauan , Lobo Felipe
Published: November 2023

The widespread use of the Internet of Things (IoT) has stimulated a growing demand for indoor location systems, given that the Global Positioning System (GPS) may not be efficient or may not work as effectively in such an environment. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology facilitates the construction of low-cost systems for locating and identifying objects. In this study, we propose a computational system that uses passive RFID tags and readers for asset management and control of tagged objects in buildings.
IoT and smartphone app for elderly pill management
Authors: Souza Junior Sidnei de , Panisson Alison R. , Ourique Fabrício de O. , Lau Jim , Morales Analúcia Schiaffino
Published: November 2023

Technological advancements have greatly improved the quality of life and increased longevity. Meanwhile, the increase in the elderly population for the next years generates some concerns about the quality of life and independence of these people; A prototype for a pill monitoring system has been proposed as part of this project, which aims to contribute to this progress by developing and implementing an Internet of Things (IoT) device for pill management. The prototype allows users to input medication information, set alarms, and monitor doses. The user interface was designed to focus on intuitive and accessible interaction, considering users with low levels of mobile technology proficiency. Additionally, the application generates graphs of patient medication usage to assist healthcare professionals. To control and monitor the medication compartments, the prototype was implemented using the ESP32 microcontroller and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication. Regardless of the preliminary stages of development, the functional prototype has great potential to become a valuable tool for the elderly.