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Impacts of Culture on Traditional Housing Architecture of Ethnic Minority in the Vietnamese Northern Mountains
Authors: Quoc Bao Tran , Dinh Thi Nguyen , Quang Khai Mai
Published: November 2024

Under the impact of urbanization as well as the influence of cultural exchanges between ethnic groups and the need to develop housing in the modernity direction of the northern mountainous people, the construction of buildings with traditional housing architecture characteristics is gradually decreased. It is highly possible that the traditional heritage of ethnic communities will gradually be forgotten if the mutual influence relationship between traditional culture and architectural housing is not being paid sufficient attention. In order to provide insight into traditional housing architecture and guide the preservation and development of residential architecture, the research aims to identify the influences of traditional culture on residential architectural space. The article employs a variety of techniques, including field surveys, analysis and evaluation of real-world scenarios, overviews of related studies, and the inheritance of secondary data from earlier research endeavors to accomplish the suggested research goals. The study focuses on analysing the following five categories of traditional housing architecture, which are: 1) The influence of living culture; 2) The influence of costume culture; 3) The influence of labor and production culture; 4) The influence of culture, lifestyle, local customs and practices; and 5) The influence of religious culture.
Embracing Biophilic Design in Primary School’s Learning Environment to Improve Children’s Well-Being
Authors: Mustapa Nor Diyana , Muhsein Aida Syaqirah , Ibrahim Ismi Luqman Hamadi
Published: November 2024

Nature experiences, both direct and indirect, significantly impact children’s psychological well-being. However, restrictions on children’s ability to spontaneously explore nearby nature at home have been reduced. Hence, it is vital to reconnect children with nature through biophilic design at school to improve their psychological well-being since they spend most of their time there. This study aims to investigate children’s preferences towards biophilic elements and the impact of the elements on their well-being. This study involved twelve children aged 10 to 11 from two primary schools (sustainable schools) in the Northern Region of Malaysia, particularly in Kedah and Perlis. A qualitative approach, specifically phenomenology, using observation, focus groups, and projection methods, was used for data collection. The findings indicate that children preferred the implementation of biophilic elements in both indoor and outdoor learning spaces. All biophilic design elements have contributed to children’s positive emotions. However, few children exhibited negative affiliations towards water elements and plants. Overall, this study highlights the importance of embracing and implementing biophilic elements through direct and indirect experiences in indoor and outdoor learning spaces at school to improve children’s psychological well-being, subsequently contributing to their attention to learning.
OS DESAFIOS DO ENSINO REMOTO EM DECORRÊNCIA DO COVID19: FORTALECIMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO À DISTÂNCIA OU DOS ESPAÇOS EDUCATIVOS
Authors: Rodrigues de Souza Tatiane , Abadia do Prado Soares Juliana , César Clemente Evandro
Published: November 2024

A crise pandêmica escancarou desigualdades existentes no Brasil, sobretudo, no sistema educativo, boa parte das crianças e jovens foram marginalizadas pelo poder público que, ao criar a “solução” de aulas remotas trouxe à tona as disparidades socioeconômicas, tornando-se mais evidente que a educação formal de qualidade, ainda é privilégio apenas para as classes dominantes. Objetiva-se discutir os desafios encontrados pelos professores e pais/responsáveis na prática educativa no período de isolamento social. Para análise de dados realizou-se pesquisas bibliográficas e aplicação de questionários e entrevistas com a participação de docentes e responsáveis dos alunos em municípios do estado de Goiás. Identificou-se que embora a situação reforce de imediato aos interesses empresariais/neoliberais em ampliar a oferta da EaD na Educação Básica, contraditoriamente, os variados problemas e falhas desta modalidade que ficaram visíveis em razão da pandemia no médio e longo prazo tendem a contribuir para fortalecer a importância dos espaços educativos e as ações pedagógicas presenciais dos educadores.
MODELAGEM HIDROLÓGICA EM UMA TÍPICA BACIA DA REGIÃO SEMIÁRIDA DO BRASIL
Authors: Linhares Franklin Mendonça , Vianna Pedro Costa Guedes , Silva Alexandro Medeiros , Ferreira Tuany Kerolayne de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

A região semiárida do Nordeste do Brasil constitui-se numa região marcada pela escassez de recursos hídricos, decorrente de chuvas irregulares, altas taxas de evapotranspiração e solos rasos com pouca capacidade de armazenagem de água em aquíferos. Neste contexto, compreender a hidrologia, o solo, a geologia e a pedologia são essenciais para entender as áreas em diferentes regiões do Nordeste. Essa região apresenta diferentes tipos de clima, diversidade ecológica e geológica. A região Nordeste é formada por dois contextos hidrogeológicos: (a) embasamento cristalino (52,3%), com rochas praticamente impermeáveis, e (b) bacia sedimentar, como rochas sedimentares (47,6%) onde ocorrem importantes aquíferos. Assim, conhecer as características da geologia é desmitificar os efeitos das secas que abrange essa região. Nesse contexto, o objetivo geral deste estudo é analisar a influência das ilhas hidro-pedo-geológicas na disponibilidade de água no semiárido do Nordeste com aplicação de modelagem hidrológica na Bacia do Rio Salgado. Neste trabalho, foram utilizados os seguintes procedimentos metodológicos: (a) visitas in loco nas diversas bacias hidrográficas no Nordeste do Brasil, para se analisar diferenças hidrológicas e geológicas, e (b) técnicas de modelagem hidrológica utilizando o modelo matemático Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) para analisar o balanço hídrico de água no solo nas porções cristalina e sedimentar. Os resultados do balanço hídrico foram analisados para entender a influência da infiltração e do escoamento superficial em diferentes formações geológica do semiárido do Nordeste do Brasil.
USO DE RECURSOS NATURAIS E CONFLITOS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS EM TERRITÓRIOS QUILOMBOLAS DE SALVATERRA (ILHA DE MARAJÓ, PARÁ, AMAZÔNIA, BRASIL)
Authors: Leão Raphaela , Do Canto Otávio , Cardoso e Cardoso Luís Fernando , Sombra Soares Daniel Araújo , Zahluth Bastos Rodolpho
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho versa sobre o uso de recursos naturais e os conflitos socioambientais derivado desse processo, em território quilombola, no município de Salvaterra, localizado na ilha de Marajó. O estudo faz parte do esforço necessário para conhecer as especificidades territoriais quilombolas da ilha de Marajó, cujo objetivo maior é estimular ações públicas diante das demandas dos sujeitos que historicamente constroem esses territórios. O trabalho foi realizado por uma equipe de pesquisadores que se deslocaram em diversas atividades de campo e utilizaram a cartografia participativa como um dos principais instrumentos metodológicos de observação, interação, debates, empoderamento e análise da realidade encontrada. Seus principais resultados foram a construção da cartografia participativa, o retorno impresso dessa cartografia, hoje disponível, por meio da escola local, um documento que a todo momento pode ser utilizado pelos seus membros, face as lutas constantes para a manutenção dos seus territórios frente aos fazendeiros que pressionam constantemente os seus territórios.
ANÁLISE SITUACIONAL DA GESTÃO AMBIENTAL MUNICIPAL NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Câmara Vanessa Oliveira Fernandes , Rodrigues Viana Lima Eduardo , Basílio Crispim Maria Cristina
Published: November 2024

Com o intento da LC 140 em 2011, o desafio da descentralização da gestão ambiental com a decorrência das competências comuns entre união, estados e municípios para proteção do meio ambiente parece ter se tornado ainda mais complexo. É nesse contexto que o presente estudo insere seus objetivos e discussões. Tendo por recorte temático o processo de municipalização da gestão ambiental no estado da Paraíba. Para tanto, avaliou-se a gestão ambiental nos 223 municípios paraibanos sob análise das capacidades organizacionais administrativas existentes nestes, para então traçar um diagnóstico situacional e gerar conhecimento técnico para tomadas de decisões compatíveis com a realidade estadual. Para alcançar tais objetivos foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica, análise documental e elaboração de instrumentos para coleta de dados, aplicados com os gestores públicos municipais dos referidos municípios. O percurso metodológico transitou pela pesquisa-ação e pesquisa participante, dentro de uma abordagem qualitativa e pressupostos crítico-colaborativos no intuito de promover um pensar-agir para a formação dos gestores envolvidos na pesquisa. Os dados coletados foram construídos e tratados a partir de técnicas como análises estatísticas simples, análise de conteúdo, por vezes com triangulação de dados e informações. O que trouxe resultados com diversos aspectos analíticos considerados positivos no desenvolvimento do estudo e compreensão de toda a problemática envolvida. O processo de atuação municipal na gestão ambiental não tem sido fácil, tem sido construído sob marcantes embaraços técnico-normativos, mas também tem sido uma oportunidade ímpar de construção de um conhecimento cada vez mais buscado com gana pelos representantes municipais. Ensejando um processo de municipalização da gestão ambiental singular. E neste sentido, o estudo oferece uma contribuição inédita para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas ambientais que busquem a sustentabilidade do estado da Paraíba. Os resultados indicam pontos positivos, mas que merecem ser fortalecidos, e aspectos que necessitam de maior atenção para que os municípios paraibanos compreendam todo o potencial produtor de desenvolvimento da gestão ambiental municipalizada.
NÚCLEOS DE EXTENSÃO EM DESENVOLVIMENTO TERRITORIAL: UM ESTUDO DA ATUAÇÃO DOS NEDETS NA PROMOÇÃO DA POLÍTICA DE DESENVOLVIMENTO NO TERRITÓRIO RURAL DO PIEMONTE DA BORBOREMA E DA CIDADANIA DA ZONA DA MATA SUL DO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Dos Santos Neto José Viturino , De Castro Galvão Josias
Published: November 2024

Essa produção é resultante de intensa pesquisa documental e das narrativas dos principais coordenadores dos Núcleos e do coordenador geral do projeto. Foi realizada por meio de pesquisa de Iniciação Científica com financiamento do CNPQ e UFPB. No intuito de alavancar o desenvolvimento rural sustentável, a partir de 2003, o Governo Federal lançou as políticas públicas territoriais que visavam a superação da pobreza e mitigação das desigualdades no campo. Posteriormente, em 2015, objetivando contribuir para a consolidação da abordagem territorial das políticas públicas como estratégia de desenvolvimento sustentável para o Brasil Rural, surgiram os Núcleos de Extensão em Desenvolvimento Territorial (NEDETs), criados por meio da Chamada Pública Nº 11/2014 do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), em parceria com o Ministério do Desenvolvimento Agrário (MDA) e com a Secretaria de Políticas Públicas para as Mulheres (SPM-PR). Nesse contexto, as Universidades Federais, Estaduais e os Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia passaram a integrar e assessorar as políticas territoriais, uma vez que estas instituições assumiram o papel de coordenar os NEDETs. Na Paraíba, criou-se a Rede da Baixada Litorânea, que contemplou a criação de Núcleos de Extensão nos Territórios Rurais Piemonte da Borborema (TRPB) e Vale do Paraíba (TRVP), e nos Territórios da Cidadania Zona da Mata Norte (TCZMN) e Zona da Mata Sul (TCZMS). Objetivou-se, no presente trabalho, analisar a memória documental da atuação dos NEDETs, criados no TRPB e no TCZMS, na articulação dos agentes sociais e políticos para o avanço da política de desenvolvimento territorial nos territórios em questão, adotando a pesquisa qualitativa de abordagem documental como metodologia deste trabalho. Constatou-se que foram diversas as contribuições dos NEDETs para o desenvolvimento da política territorial em ambos os territórios, agregando novos atores, técnicas, abordagens e práticas que deram uma nova guinada nas ações que vinham se desenvolvendo, mas que não puderam ampliar-se devido à descontinuidade dos NEDETs, fruto do fim da política territorial após o golpe político/jurídico/midiático de 2016. Como resultado, conclui-se que as ações dos Núcleos nesses territórios permitiram não só a articulação entre as entidades sociais e políticas, mas a construção da base territorial de autonomia e de conquistas pouco vistas na sociedade paraibana.
GRANDES PROJETOS URBANOS E DISTRIBUIÇÃO DESIGUAL DOS DANOS E RISCOS NA AMAZÔNIA: O CASO DA MACRODRENAGEM DA BACIA DA ESTRADA NOVA, EM BELÉM (PA)
Authors: Farias André , Mourão Pantoja Larissa , Nunes da Silva Christian , Silva de Almeida João Eduardo
Published: November 2024

A questão dos grandes projetos urbanos na Amazônia ajuda a desmistificar a fantasia do inferno verde, da floresta sem povo, pois estes se desenvolvem nos maiores aglomerados urbanos da região. As metrópoles amazônicas apresentam problemas socioambientais semelhantes aos das capitais do Brasil e da América Latina, como segregação espacial e desigualdade ambiental. Contudo, também apresentam especificidades, relacionadas à sua História, à sua Geografia, à sua política e à sua sociedade. Assim, esse artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a distribuição desigual de danos e de riscos na cidade de Belém, do Pará, particularmente os criados ou potencializados pelo grande projeto urbano (GPU) da macrodrenagem da Estrada Nova. Para tal, utiliza-se a abordagem da Ecologia Política Urbana e as categorias teóricas da desigualdade ambiental, da segregação ambiental e da distribuição desigual de danos e de riscos, com os apoios da Cartografia, dos registros fotográficos e da observação direta. Os resultados apontam que, na Amazônia, a problemática da distribuição desigual dos danos e dos riscos é histórica, originada, em grande medida, pelos grandes projetos rodoviários, hidrelétricos, minerários e agropecuários, agora, potencializados pelos GPU, que se apresentam como “soluções”, mas que criam ou ampliam estragos, como perdas de áreas verdes, alagamentos e desterritorializações urbanas, atingindo os grupos sociais de despossuídos de forma desproporcional.
APLICABILIDADE E PROBLEMATIZAÇÃO DO ZONEAMENTO MORFOLÓGICO FUNCIONAL PARA CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE VIÇOSA-MG COMO UMA CIDADE MÉDIA
Authors: De Andrade Ítala Luzia
Published: November 2024

Os papeis desempenhados pelas cidades médias sofrem incisivas transformações no panorama de desenvolvimento socioeconômico brasileiro. Amorim Filho (2005) identificou a existência de um padrão entre as formas urbanas das cidades médias e elaborou uma proposta de zoneamento morfológico funcional para caracterizar tais cidades. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho se trata de uma problematização acerca da adaptação deste modelo a cidade Viçosa-MG. Para análise valeu-se de dados de empíricos provenientes de trabalho de campo bem como dados secundários para compreensão da cidade em suas diferentes conotações.
ECÚMENOS NARRATIVOS: OS SIGNOS DA LINGUAGEM NA CONSTITUIÇÃO DO SER
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Emídio , Chaveiro Eguimar Felício
Published: November 2024

O texto aborda a relação entre linguagem e espaço, explorando as dimensões universais e singulares do ser humano. Destaca que a palavra possui uma escala que se estende ao infinito do mundo e ao âmago do ser, sendo o meio pelo qual o mundo é refletido. No contexto contemporâneo, a reflexão sobre a ciência geográfica se aproxima da interseção entre o humano e o mundo. A linguagem ocupa um lugar central na vida, o ecúmeno é o ato de habitar o mundo em linguagem e preencher a distância entre o humano e o mundo. A palavra tem o poder de evocar. A escrita é considerada uma dimensão profunda e planejada da linguagem, capaz de criar sentido, devaneio, deformação, tradição e ruptura. O texto influencia a percepção do leitor, forma e deforma imagens captadas, o conduz pelos labirintos dos espelhos e pensamentos. A linguagem é essencial na experiência humana, desde a aquisição da fala até a constituição das ciências e das artes. Narradores, entre eles os geógrafos, utilizam a linguagem para dar sentido ao mundo, transformam experiências em narrativas. O interesse em pensar a escrita na ciência geográfica resgata a criatividade e a flexibilidade narrativa, enfatizando a observação, a sensibilidade e a síntese como perspectivas da geografia contemporânea.
A TRANSFORMAÇÃO DO CERRADO GOIANO EM PERIFERIA EXTRATIVA GLOBAL
Authors: Gonçalves Ricardo Assis , Franco Eduardo Ferraz
Published: November 2024

A transformação do Cerrado em Goiás em território exportador de commodities agrícolas, pecuárias e minerais está relacionada com a expansão das fronteiras extrativas globais. Terra, água, sementes, estoque de carbono e minérios são apropriados e cercados por corporações nacionais e internacionais. Nesse sentido, o objetivo desta pesquisa é demonstrar como o Cerrado goiano, enquanto território exportador de commodities, transformou-se em uma periferia extrativa global. A metodologia conta com revisão bibliográfica e levantamento de dados e informações em fontes como o Instituto Mauro Borges (IMB), Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatísticas (IBGE) e Agência Nacional de Mineração (ANM). Os resultados sinalizam que os territórios do Cerrado foram especializados para produzir grãos, carne e minérios, principais itens da pauta exportadora goiana. Ademais, diante do aprofundamento do modelo extrativista predatório, a exportação de produtos primários e semielaborados evidencia a integração desigual de Goiás no sistema-mundo capitalista como periferia extrativa.
Evaluación de parámetros productivos y reproductivos bovinos de cruces con criollo caqueteño, en un sistema de doble propósito, en la finca Vila Mery en el municipio de Morelia - Caquetá
Authors: Artunduaga Pimentel Lucerina , Rusinque Becerra Ricardo
Published: November 2024

Contextualización del tema: El presente trabajo de investigación expone la evaluación de parámetros productivos y reproductivos bovinos de cruces con criollo caqueteño, en un sistema de doble propósito, en la finca Villa Mery en el municipio de Morelia – Caquetá,  mediante la recolección de datos productivos y reproductivos de manera retrospectiva en la finca, de los años 2018 al 2022 y la toma de nuevos datos a partir del inicio de la investigación y durante los 12 meses siguientes para la obtención de indicadores y el análisis de los mismos. Finalmente, comparar los parámetros productivos de la raza pura de criollo caqueteño con cruces raciales. Vacío de investigación: La raza criollo caqueteño está a punto de desaparecer de los hatos del departamento del Caquetá, pues se estima que hay poco menos de 300 ejemplares. Es innegable, que los ganaderos siguen desconociendo las cualidades de adaptación, resistencia, buen estado de carnes incluso con baja oferta alimentaria, y por supuesto la alta rusticidad ante las adversas condiciones de la región Amazónica.  ¿De qué manera la genética del ganado criollo caqueteño incide en el mejoramiento de los parámetros productivos y reproductivos cuando se cruza con otros tipos raciales en condiciones de bosque húmedo tropical en el departamento del Caquetá? Propósito del estudio: Evaluar parámetros productivos y reproductivos de cruces de bovinos con la raza criollo caqueteño, en un sistema de doble propósito, en la finca Villa Mery en el municipio de Morelia - Caquetá. Metodología: El presente estudio se llevó a cabo en la finca Villa Mery en el municipio de Morelia – Caquetá,  mediante la recolección de datos productivos y reproductivos de manera retrospectiva en la finca, de los años 2018 al 2022 y la toma de nuevos datos a partir del inicio de la investigación y durante los 12 meses siguientes para la obtención de indicadores y el análisis de estos. La metodología se da bajo un enfoque sistémico, a través del análisis de los subsistemas (Población, Reproducción y Producción), en ese sentido, se plantea un abordaje que permita realizar un análisis comparativo por año y por lote, permitiendo con las conclusiones mejorar la toma de decisiones de los propietarios del predio Villa Mery en cuanto a la visión de este recurso genético. Resultados y conclusiones: El lote de ganado de Criollo Caqueteño Puro, es un recurso genético importante, que se puede utilizar como apalancamiento en el cruzamiento con razas cebuinas y taurinas, ofreciendo la oportunidad de mejorar los indicadores técnicos, tanto productivos como reproductivos de la región caqueteña.
Board of directors’ performance and the extent of corporate social responsibility reporting
Authors: Al Fadli Amer
Published: November 2024

This study examined the impact of board size, presence of an audit committee, and chief executive officer (CEO) duality on the level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in Jordan. The population of the research included all non-financial companies in the industrial and service sectors listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) for the period 2006–2015. The study covered the impact before and after the issuance of the Jordanian Corporate Governance Code (JCGC) (Jordan Securities Commission [JSC], 2009). The study results suggest that the level of CSR reporting has significantly improved among Jordanian public listed companies since issuing the corporate governance code in 2009. This finding suggests that these companies may have adopted CSR reporting as a legitimation strategy to influence the external perception of their performance and convince the public of their legitimacy.
Herramientas tecnológicas para ayudar a la labor de los cuidadores informales
Authors: Jiménez-Barbosa Angie Tatiana , Grisales-Montenegro Yirlean , Galvis-López Clara Rocio , Muñoz-Acuña Doraly
Published: November 2024

Introducción: el cuidado informal a través de los tiempos, ha sido asumido por la familia o amigos del sujeto de cuidado, que brindan el apoyo y asistencia a las personas que enfrentan enfermedades crónicas, discapacidades, lesiones u otras condiciones de salud que los hacen vulnerables y dependientes, este cuidado, usualmente genera cansancio en el cuidador ya que no le permite hacerse cargo de sus propias actividades diarias, por lo que se ha generado en la actualidad diversas herramientas tecnológicas que permiten la organización y el manejo oportuno del cuidado. Objetivo: presentar la tecnología como un recurso para favorecer la labor de los cuidadores, aprovechando diversas herramientas tecnológicas. Materiales y métodos: se realizó consulta de material bibliográfico relacionado con uso de la tecnología de la información y la comunicación para ofrecer cuidado en Elsevier, Taylor y Francis, Springer Link. Resultados: se evidencia escasa literatura específica sobre el tema. Conclusiones: existen diferentes herramientas tecnológicas que favorecen el cuidado y minimizan la carga del cuidador, evitando riesgos y preocupaciones que pueden conllevar no solo a complicaciones en el sujeto de cuidado, sino además a problemas a futuro en el cuidador informal.
Do Firms Smooth Earnings Less When They Can Hedge Noise Better?
Authors: Ferracuti Elia , Vashishtha Rahul , Wang Shuyan
Published: November 2024

Firms’ use of accounting discretion to report a smooth earnings profile is commonly believed to be pervasive. We examine whether smoothing, at least partly, reflects managerial attempts to avert unhealthy pressures from outsiders who cannot fully disentangle the impact of transitory shocks from sustainable trends in value creation. Using variation in firms’ ability to hedge foreign currency (forex) exposure through derivatives, we find that firms are less likely to smooth earnings when they can better shield their business from extraneous forex fluctuations. Our findings inform the debate on discretion in accounting rules and illustrate how markets that facilitate efficient reallocation of risk can shape the informational properties of accounting output.

JEL Classifications: F31; G32; M41.
Communicating for Impact: Finding the story in your research
Authors: Mulvey Laura , Kashef Shayda , Gordon Emma
Published: November 2024

Researchers who wish to make an impact need to capture people’s attention and inspire action. But to people outside the sector, population data research can be hard to relate to. Better communication can help us overcome this barrier.
The objective of this workshop was to explore how researchers can communicate more effectively, to encourage engagement, demonstrate trustworthiness and achieve real-world impact. It aimed to build participants’ skills and confidence in sharing their research, including:

selecting key messages to resonate with different audiences
building a compelling story
techniques for accessible communication.

The approach taken was a mixture of presentations, group discussions and activities. The session began with icebreaker exercises and a discussion on the importance and benefits of effective research communication – for the public, policymakers, and researchers themselves.
The group then moved on to explore how researchers can identify the different audiences they want to reach. Small groups were given fictional user personas, and tasked with developing a suitable user need statement and key message for them, based on an existing piece of research.
The central discussion of the workshop focused on the key elements that make up a compelling story, how these might map onto a piece of data research, and how these elements can be arranged to engage different audiences. Participants took part in a planning exercise to develop a research story. The workshop concluded with tips for accessible communication, and some reflection.
Turning Research Ideas into Reality: A Guide to Developing a Simulated Research Protocol using Administrative Data
Authors: Prior Heather J. , Sirski Monica , Taylor Carole
Published: November 2024

Objectives

Demonstrate the translation of a research idea into a protocol with an analytic plan, including discussion on requirements for administrative data (AD) analysis, e.g., governance, time estimation.
Foster discussion on processes for conducting AD research to enable learning and collaboration.

ApproachParticipants were guided through three sections, and each alternated between presentations, group participation and discussion sessions. An overview of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) Data Repository was presented to use as the framework for the AD discussion. Our chosen topic of discussion was: “How do health history and family history affect risk of poor outcomes for people with diabetes?” In small groups, participants discussed issues arising from translating the idea into a research plan. For example, define a cohort of people with diabetes, examine cardiovascular events as the outcome using survival analysis, and control for demographics, treatment compliance and family history of diabetes and cardiovascular events. We evaluated the feasibility of using AD to measure these variables. We discussed a method to estimate the time to conduct this proposed using AD, i.e., time for programming and analysis. Finally, we discussed data approvals and requirements when conducting research using AD.
Conclusions and ImplicationsWe discussed the benefits and cautions of using AD and shared knowledge regarding research opportunities and obstacles across jurisdictions to identify commonalities and areas of opportunity for growth. The workshop was informative and interactive. It generated much discussion and was well-received among participants, with many asking for further information after the workshop concluded.
Moniammatillinen tiimi- ja verkostotyö
Authors: Tanninen Hanna-Mari , Pietilä Anna-Maija , Häggman-Laitila Arja , Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri
Published: November 2024

Tulossa
Avoimet vai suljetut kysymykset? Haastattelu lääkärinvastaanotolla
Authors: Ruusuvuori Johanna , Lindholm Camilla , Korpela Eveliina
Published: November 2024

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Muutospuhe tyypin 2 diabetesneuvonnassa
Authors: Kettunen Tarja , Poskiparta Marita , Kiuru Päivi , Kasila Kirsti
Published: November 2024

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Vaativista kansalaisista alamaisiin
Authors: Valokivi Heli
Published: November 2024

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Potilaan osallistuminen mielenterveystyössä
Authors: Välimäki Maritta
Published: November 2024

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Parkinsonin tautiin sairastuminen sekä sairastuneen tarvitsema ja saama tieto
Authors: Routasalo Pirkko , Leino Pirjo , Haapaniemi Hannele , Macht Michael , Gerlich Christian , Taba Pille , Kirkmann Ulle
Published: November 2024

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Suomalaiset sosiaalilääketieteilijät vuosituhannen vaihteessa
Authors: Aukee Ranja
Published: November 2024

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Vanhempien näkemyksiä osallistumisestaan lapsen kivunhoitoon sairaalassa
Authors: Pölkki Tarja , Pietilä Anna-Maija , Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri , Laukkala Helena
Published: November 2024

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Fairtrade Practices and Performance of Certified Small Tea Producer Organizations in Kenya
Authors: Mutea Fredrick Mutwiri , Kibera Francis Ndungu , Kinoti Mary Wanjiku , Njeru Winnie Gacugu
Published: November 2024

The fair trade practices concept strives to guarantee equitable compensation for producers in developing countries, grounded in the principles of integrative social contract theory, which emphasizes mutual benefits, fairness, and respect for human rights across global supply chains, empower producers, and promote sustainable development through ethical trade practices. One of the specific objectives of the study was to determine the impact of fair trade practices on the performance of FT-certified small tea producer organizations. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design, gathering primary data through semi-structured questionnaires from a total of 67 small tea-producer organizations in Kenya. This included all small tea producer organizations within the Kenya. Tea Development Agency (KTDA), operating across 17 counties where tea cultivation takes place and serving 560,000 smallholders in Kenya. Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that fair trade practices significantly influence the performance of certified tea producer organizations, establishing a noteworthy association between the two variables. This study contributes to theory, policy, and practice concerning the relationship between performance and fair trade practices in the context of small tea producer organizations.
PEMANFAATAN MINYAK JELANTAH UNTUK PENINGKATAN NILAI EKONOMI DI DUSUN TEKIK KEMUNING SIDOARJO
Authors: Mahmudah Siti , Handayani Khofifah Tri , Pambayun Vina , Uum Farikha Ummatul , Parikesit Dhana Harliza Putri
Published: November 2024

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah mengenalkan UMKM yang ada di Desa Tekik, Sidoarjo, pengolahan minyak jelantah tradisional. UMKM ini mengolah sisa hasil penggorengan yang mengeluarkan minyak dan hasil penggorengan digunakan sebagai pupuk ternak. Minyak jelantah kotor dan bau, namun bisa digunakan membuat biodiesel, pengusir nyamuk, dan lilin aromaterapi. Kegiatan bersama ibu-ibu PKK ini belajar tentang manfaat minyak jelantah dan pembuatan lilin aromaterapi secara persuasif melalui pemaparan kegunaan minyak jelantah dan cara membuat lilin aromaterapi. Peserta sangat antusias karena minyak jelantah memiliki nilai ekonomi yang menguntungkan daripada dibuang ke saluran pembuangan. Saat ini, lilin aromaterapi sedang tren karena digunakan untuk relaksasi, menghilangkan stres, kelelahan, dan membangkitkan semangat dengan berbagai varian aroma mulai dari original, lavender, dan sebagainya. Lilin aromaterapi ini dapat diproduksi dan dijual, sehingga meningkatkan pendapatan perempuan PKK Desa setempat, untuk minyak jelantah, dapat dijual ke pengolah minyak jelantah. Meski kotor dan bau, minyak jelantah memiliki nilai ekonomis jika diolah menjadi produk yang bermanfaat dan berharga seperti lilin aromaterapi.
Leveraging smart contracts for enhanced traceability and security in bank transactions on a blockchain platform
Authors: SEUN Obamehinti Adeolu , ELUDIRE Adekunle , FILANI Araoluwa Simileolu
Published: November 2024

Traceability of transaction have been an issue facing the financial institution for a long time. The banks are the actors who have overall responsibility for financial transaction, thus placing them in a position of responsibility for realizing the traceability demands. The bank has the coordinating role in financial transfers as well as performing tasks during transaction. Due to lack of traceability, a lot of fraudulent activities go on without being detected one of which is the issue of fake alert system, where money could assume to be transferred to a recipient account and yet not reflect in the account balance. It needs to be established that financial traceability is a problem that requires solution. In other to address these, blockchain technology which is a noble disruptive technology that is tamperproof, secure and transparent and store hash value of data is the most viable way of addressing the challenge of traceability of financial transactions.
The effect of the signal initial phase on the amplitudes of a DFT spectrum
Authors: BURTEA Daniela Giorgiana , GILLICH Nicoleta , GILLICH Gilbert-Rainer
Published: November 2024

Knowing the amplitudes in a spectrum calculated using the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) algorithm is essential for precisely estimating the frequencies of a real-valued signal. Since the amplitudes are affected by the signal's initial phase, it is crucial to consider this aspect when estimating the signal frequencies. This paper presents the initial signal phase's effect on the values calculated for the real and imaginary parts and the magnitudes in the DFT of a real-valued signal. Analyzing the evolution of the amplitudes with the initial phase for a complete cycle for the initial phase, we found that the values in the magnitude DFT are subject to minor alteration, while the values of the real and imaginary parts of the DFT are strongly affected by the initial phase.
Eigenvalues of a continuous beam with two spans
Authors: STAN Patric-Timotei , PRAISACH Zeno-Iosif
Published: November 2024

Continuous beams can be found in various engineering applications. The dynamic behavior of continuous beams is strongly influenced by the location of the intermediate support. The paper presents the determination of the frequency equation depending on the location of the intermediate support for a continuous beam with two openings for the case that this support can be placed in any position along the length of the beam. Finally, the obtained curves of the eigenvalues for the first six vibration modes are represented.
An assessment of the impact of commercial land use on residential housing. A case study of Auchi, Edo State
Authors: EBOREIME Lucky , BEJIDE Munirat Monisola , ERAYANMEN Imiewan Roland , EWAH Kenneth Alenbalulu
Published: November 2024

Auchi’s strategic location as a commercial hub has led to a significant expansion of its economy, resulting in a complex interplay between residential living conditions and economic development. The goal of this study was to determine how commercial activity affects residential housing in Auchi in order to raise the standard of housing there. In order to raise Auchi’s housing quality, this study aims to evaluate how commercial activity affects residential housing. In order to accomplish this goal, the following goals were taken into account: figuring out why residential housing in Auchi was converted to commercial use; figuring out what mixed-use housing Auchi has; figuring out what commercial activity is currently taking place on the city’s stock of residential housing; figuring out how these commercial activities affect Auchi’s residential housing; and figuring out the overall effects of commercial activity on Auchi’s residential housing. 155 questionnaires were distributed to various study areas’ quarters as part of a quantitative research methodology. The basic percentage method was employed to analyze the gathered data. The research findings indicate that although commercial activities have created job opportunities and drawn many individuals and families to Auchi, there are drawbacks as well. Firstly, there is an increasing demand for space, which results in the conversion of residential properties into commercial establishments. This reduces the supply of residential housing for locals, causing a shortage and an increase in housing prices. Based on the research’s findings, the following recommendations were made: the government should enact laws regulating property prices and rentals to ensure that they stay within the reach of locals; collaborate with private developers to construct affordable housing units in Auchi in order to alleviate the city’s housing scarcity; enforce laws governing noise pollution in order to reduce disturbances caused by commercial activity in residential areas; and promote mixed-use development in Auchi, which enables locals to live close to places of employment while preserving their ability to balance their personal and professional lives.
Predictive control of an induction machine drive system for field-weakening regime
Authors: SELIM Elena , VONCILĂ Ion
Published: November 2024

In this paper is studied the model predictive control (MPC) of an induction machine (IM) drive for wakening applications. The control structure is implemented in Matlab software. The predictive control law is based on finite set combinations imposed by the two-level inverter topology. The study developed for field-wakening regime shows that the speed tracking objective remains stable despite stator resistance variation. Also, the load torque disturbance rejection is efficiently done to evaluate un unrated parameter. Thus, the operation of the IM drive with MPC law is robust on the sensitivity of parameters of the model.
Performance of 32kb/s ADPCM for data transmission
Authors: AL-RAWI Muhanned
Published: November 2024

This study introduces a brand-new modified QAM modem that transmits data at a rate of 14.4 kbps over a 32 kbps Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM) channel. This modified QAM modem’s goal is to lessen the nonlinear distortion that ADPCM introduces. The effectiveness of ADPCM is investigated using modified and regular QAM modems with various constellations. The simulation findings demonstrate that ADPCM performs better when using a customized QAM modem than when using a normal QAM modem. Additionally, a circular constellation performs better than a rectangular one.
Determining the optimum severity of damage using model performance analysis methods
Authors: RANDRIANARISOA Santatra Mitsinjo , GILLICH Gilbert-Rainer
Published: November 2024

In this work, we have considered a cantilever beam with a rectangular plastic cross-section, reinforced by four wire reinforcements made of ductile Iron. It was studied using numerical resolution based on theoretical formulae and then simulated using Solidworks software. A comparison of the results on the frequency ratios between the theoretical and numerical by Solidworks models gave a low error of 1.389% with a high correlation coefficient of around 0.959. Then, two top reinforcements inside the beam were cut in order to study the behavior of the intact beam and the damaged beam. Using the simulation results, we found an accurate damage severity using a mathematical method based on error deviation indicators or Model Performance Analysis (MPA).
Depopulation and its Socio-Economic Consequences. Romania Case Study
Authors:   Researcher, Institute of Geography,
Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania, SĂGEATĂ Radu , BAROIU Dragoș ,   Researcher, Institute of Geography,
Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRICĂ Cristina ,   Researcher, Institute of Geography,
Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2024

Depopulation is a characteristic phenomenon for the Central and Eastern European space that gained in amplitude especially after 1990 in the context of political-ideological changes that affected the states of this region and that also led to changes in demographic behavior. These consisted, on the one hand, in the abolition of pro-natalist policies from the communist period and, on the other hand, in the intensification of emigration flows in connection with the economic and social discrepancies and the free movement of persons. In this context, the paper analyzes the evolution of Romania’s population in a global and European context, the factors that determined its sharp population decline, as well as its economic and social consequences. Also, the demographic characteristics of Romania and future trends regarding the peculiarities and dynamics of the Romanian population are highlighted.
Cohesion Policy – The Litmus Test of the European Future
Authors:   Associate Professor, PhD., Political Science
Department, Faculty of Political, Administrative
and Communication Sciences,
Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BOC Emil
Published: November 2024

Europe is the winner of the Cohesion Policy. It is vital that the model of shared management, multi-level governance, and partnership remains the guiding principle of the Cohesion Policy beyond 2027. Subsidiarity and a place-based approach are crucial; we can’t afford to lose the territorial dimension. There is no future for this policy without a strong role of cities and regions. If you try to replace it with a centralized instrument as a top-down Recovery and Resilience Facility, you will destroy the very essence of the Cohesion Policy.
The Cohesion Policy is working on the ground, and it must be maintained, in a modernized way.
The Cohesion Policy must continue to be the single policy to address the challenges inherent to cohesion in Europe. That includes supporting a just transition in all regions and supporting all territories so that they can take advantage of the single market. That includes supporting all regions so that the EU can be more competitive at a global level. Cohesion Policy is a solution, not a problem!
Dis-Catchment Areas: The Need for Asymmetric Decentralization
in Island Characteristic Areas
Authors:   PhD Student, Administrative Science Doctoral Program, Faculty of Administration Science,
Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, JAMIL Julfi , SUMARTONO Sumartono ,   Professor, Department of Administration Science,
Faculty of Administration Science,
Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, MULUK Mujibur Rahman Khairul ,   Associate Professor, Department of Administration Science, Faculty of Administration Science,
Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, WIJAYA Andy Fefta ,   Professor, Department of Administration Science,
Faculty of Administration Science,
Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to answer the call for studies on Indonesia has implemented symmetrical decentralization amidst regional diversity. However, in several areas characterized by islands (dis-catchment), local governments experience difficulties in utilizing their geographic resources efficiently to provide services and encourage development. This research addresses the issue by adapting decentralization policies to the needs of specific regions. It employs a qualitative approach, involving site visits to collect data through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research uses the Spiral model with the help of N-Vivo 12 plus for data analysis. The research results show that services and development in this archipelagic region are not in harmony with its geographical conditions. Services and development tend to be concentrated in government capitals, so these services are expensive and resource-intensive to access in remote areas. Therefore, efforts are needed to reorganize this asymmetrical archipelagic area to better adapt to its unique geographical conditions, especially in an archipelagic country like Indonesia.
Reading and writing methods: A challenge in the educational process
Authors: Posso-Pacheco Richar Jacobo , Quishpe-Guano Enoc Felipe , Chamorro-Pinchao Christian Xavier , Clavijo-Loor María Alexandra , Villegas Pinargote Wiliam Nelson , Maqueira Caraballo Giceya De La Caridad , Barba Miranda Laura Cristina
Published: November 2024

The objective of this research was to analyze several reading and writing methods used in educational settings, evaluating their pedagogical approaches and their effectiveness in the process of learning to read and write in school-age children. A systematic review was carried out in the open databases Dialnet and ScieELO, using different inclusion and exclusion criteria, which resulted in 164 documents, applying the PRISMA protocol, 20 were selected. A narrative synthesis analysis was carried out on the following dimensions: reading and writing methods, applied strategies, similarities with other methods and impact on the development of literacy. It is concluded that the combined application of the methods of synthetic and analytical approaches to reading and writing paves the way to attend to the diversity of learning styles, facilitates the strengthening of specific linguistic skills, and strengthens reading comprehension and writing competence.
Impact of technological barriers on the efficiency and transparency of public management: A systematic review
Authors: Lozano Juan Manuel Vela , Bardales José Manuel Delgado
Published: November 2024

The study has formulated the objective of synthesizing the extent to which technological barriers intervene in the transparency and effectiveness of public management (PM). Methodologically, the study was of a fundamental or basic nature, with a systematic review design, the databases of Scopus (369), SciELO (2), Web of Science (184) were explored, after the review process a set of 22 articles was available. The registration was made in an Excel table where the main data of the articles were included. 32% of the articles selected for the analysis of the evidence are from the period 2020, 27% were from 2022 and 18% from the year 2023; as far as origin is concerned, 14% of the articles come from Peru and 9% from Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Spain and Indonesia. In summary, the study points out that government institutions are making progress in digitizing and improving the citizen experience through electronic services, but they face challenges in areas such as resource management, the low adoption of advanced technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, as well as the lack of transparency in PM. Despite this, it is highlighted that e-government improves citizen satisfaction, and the need to invest in digital innovation, training and overcoming technological barriers to achieve an effective transformation in state administration and promote a more inclusive and advanced society is emphasized.
Beyond tokenism: The substantive impact of women directors on competitive dimensions
Authors: Asfahani Ahmed M.
Published: November 2024

In this study, the author investigates the evolving role of women in corporate boardrooms historically dominated by men, aiming to discern whether their inclusion merely serves as symbolic representation or carries substantive impact. Using a narrative literature review methodology, the author meticulously examines the historical impediments women faced in leadership positions. The findings suggest that deep-seated societal biases, rather than a lack of capability, traditionally constrained women’s leadership trajectories. While some studies suggest that corporations with genuine gender diversity in leadership may outperform in financial outcomes and innovation, this advantage is not consistently observed across all contexts and industries, necessitating a cautious interpretation of these mixed and context-dependent findings. The study argues that women’s inclusion in boardrooms is a strategic imperative for modern corporations striving for resilience, adaptability, and sustained growth in an intricate global landscape, yet also recommends further research to fully understand the broader impacts of such diversity. Furthermore, the study offers practical strategies for enhancing gender diversity in corporate leadership.