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Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Rap Othello
Authors: Ko Yu Jin
Published: December 2024

This review of Honolulu Theatre for Youth's rap Othello considers the production in the broader cultural effort to integrate high and popular culture. It studies in particular how rap offers a new, inverted version of "blackface" by reworking the racial, and racist, dynamic of earlier minstrel Shakespeare parodies. More specifically with regard to the production, the review considers how the adaptation tapped into the outsiderliness associated with the alternative discourse of urban youth, not only to reconfigure Shakespeare in a fresh way but also to reassert the cultural power of rap.
"Crushing on a Capulet": Culture, Cognition, and Simplification in Romeo and Juliet for Young People
Authors: Cavanagh Sheila
Published: December 2024

Much of the current material designed to introduce Shakespeare to elementary and secondary school students emphasizes how to make Shakespeare "fun." Many texts also maintain that teachers are likely to be frightened of teaching Shakespeare and that curricular materials need to help assuage these concerns. There is very little discussion, however, about the pedagogical reasons for including Shakespeare in the curriculum. This essay provides an overview of current Shakespearean resources for teachers and students in England and the United States, with a focus on Romeo and Juliet. It describes the implicit and explicit assumptions about students, teachers, and Shakespeare that underlie these texts and discusses some responses to Shakespeare found in writings on educational philosophy. It argues that humanists need to devote increased attention to the exploration and explication of the rationales for teaching Shakespeare to children and adolescents and suggests that recent work in cognition and learning is one avenue that warrants particular attention in this endeavor.
Novel Shakespeares, by Julie Sanders
Authors: Warren Robin
Published: December 2024

Sanders, Julie. Novel Shakespeares: Twentieth-Century Women Novelists and Appropriation. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2001. xi + 258 pp. ISBN 0-7190-5816-3.
Upcoming Meeting – The 6th annual conference of the Saudi Spine Society, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bassi Mahdi
Published: December 2024

This is an upcoming Meeting note and does not have an abstract. Please download the PDF or view the article HTML.
Associations between Students’ Standing Seen in Learning Analytics Dashboards and Their Following Learning Behaviours:
Authors: Hatala Marek , Nazeri Sina
Published: December 2024

An essential part of making dashboards more effective in motivating students and leading to desirable behavioural change is knowing what information to communicate to the student and how to frame and present it. Most of the research studying dashboards' impact on learning analyzes learning indicators of students as a group. Understanding how a student's learning unfolds after viewing the dashboard is necessary for personalized dashboard selection and its content. In the context of the discussion activity, we analyzed 28,290 actions of 896 students after they saw their learning status on the dashboards, which were integrated into 21 discussions in 11 courses. We provide a comparative perspective on three dashboard types: the class average, the leaderboard, and message-quality dashboards. Our results indicate that students' behaviours after viewing three dashboards were associated with their displayed standing in the discussion: views showing the student's status below the frame of reference were associated with a higher likelihood of posting, and views of the student outperforming the norm with diminished further posting, although demonstrating higher discussion engagement. We reiterate a need to understand the impact of dashboard states on students' behaviour, creating a foundation for a personalized selection of dashboard views based on individual students' standing.
EVALUATION OF ZINC IN LASER BEAM BRAZE WELDING OF GALVANIZED STEEL SHEETS
Authors: Ruivo Fuga Bruno , Nardon Ferraresi Henrique , Wendt Dreveck Natália , Fissmer Elton Eduardo , Custódio Filho Osmar , Soares Perreira Thiago
Published: December 2024

For more than a decade, the automotive industry has employed the laser welding-brazing process in the manufacturing of vehicle bodies, where the quality of the brazed seam is an important requirement, especially when exposed to the customer. One aspect that compromises the quality of the seam is the presence of zinc in the coating of galvanized steel sheets. In this context, a comparative study was conducted between two wire feeding methods in laser welding-brazing (pulling and pushing) to mitigate the presence of zinc in the brazed seam region and to evaluate the thickness of the iron-silicon intermetallic layer, which can impact the mechanical strength of the joint. A single laser beam was used for the welding-brazing, with silicon-copper wire addition and two sheet thicknesses. Scanning electron microscopy analyses with attached EDS showed that, despite the low detection, for the thinner sheet, there is a difference in the amount of zinc in the fused zone between the feeding techniques. Additionally, EDS mapping confirmed the presence of an intermetallic layer composed of iron and silicon, whose thickness is greater for the pushing wire addition method, considering the higher heat input compared to the pulling method.
Specjalistyczna wiedza o węchu i gotowość do wdrażania metody przez uczestniczki szkolenia z Metody Terapii Olfactor
Authors: Hamerlińska Agnieszka
Published: December 2024

W artykule opisano funkcję węchu w życiu codziennym człowieka oraz przedstawiono zarys charakterystyki Metody Terapii Olfactor. Celem tekstu jest ukazanie wyników badań przeprowadzonych w grupie terapeutek (głównie logopedek) nad zmianami w ich wiedzy z zakresu węchu (funkcji, diagnozy i terapii) na skutek wzięcia udziału w szkoleniu z wyżej wymienionej metody. Jednym z elementów Metody Terapii Olfactor jest część edukacyjna, której celem jest promowanie wiedzy na temat węchu wśród specjalistów. Wykazano, że na skutek udziału w szkoleniu z Metody Terapii Olfactor u uczestniczek nastąpił wzrost specjalistycznej wiedzy o węchu oraz odnotowano gotowość do wdrażania metody w praktykę zawodową. Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy wyników badań stwierdzono, że istnieje realna potrzeba organizowania warsztatów dla terapeutów (m.in. logopedów, pedagogów specjalnych), których przedmiotem jest olfaktologia.
Feminizujący trening głosu u transpłciowej dwujęzycznej nastolatki z zaburzeniami sprzężonymi. Studium przypadku
Authors: Stempień Joanna
Published: December 2024

Feminizująca terapia głosu może być jednym z ważnych etapów tranzycji, czyli procesu korekty płci, dokonywanego przez osoby transpłciowe. Celem takiej terapii jest uzyskanie bardziej „kobiecego” brzmienia głosu poprzez naukę specjalnych technik feminizujących, takich jak na przykład kontrola wysokiej pozycji krtani. Jej pozytywnym efektem może być także zmniejszenie cierpienia wynikającego z niedopasowania odczuwanej tożsamości płciowej do płci przypisanej przy urodzeniu. W artykule zaprezentowano studium przypadku transpłciowej dwujęzycznej nastolatki z zaburzeniami sprzężonymi: dysforią płciową, zaburzeniami depresyjnymi, zespołem Aspergera i nadwrażliwością słuchową. Przedstawiono wyniki wywiadu, etapy terapii, omówiono wykorzystane techniki i strategie terapeutyczne oraz wpływ stanu psychofizycznego pacjentki na przebieg spotkań. Pacjentka wykazywała duże zaangażowanie w proponowane ćwiczenia oraz satysfakcję z obserwowanych zmian w swoim głosie. Jednak mimo opanowania wszystkich technik feminizujących, nie chciała rezygnować ze spotkań z logopedką. Wystandaryzowany model terapii został dostosowany do jej indywidualnych potrzeb m.in. poprzez przygotowanie anglojęzycznych materiałów – oryginalnych tekstów oraz fragmentów filmów z kobiecymi postaciami. Feminizacja głosu u osoby niepełnoletniej może dać poczucie dokonującego się postępu, gdy inne, inwazyjne procedury nie są jeszcze dostępne.
Larvicidal Toxicity of Octopus cyanea Ink against Aedes aegypti Larvae
Authors: Sharawi Somia Eissa
Published: December 2024

Background: The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a key vector for serious diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunyaand yellow fever, necessitating effective control measures. Conventional chemical insecticides face challenges such as insecticide resistance and environmental impact, prompting the exploration of alternative strategies. This study investigates the larvicidal potential of Octopus cyanea ink against Ae. aegypti larvae as a natural biocontrol agent. Methods: O. cyanea ink, known for its complex bioactive compounds, was tested against fourth instar larvae of Ae. aegypti after 24 and 48 hours of exposure at different concentrations ranged between 100-600 ppm. Result: The study revealed a dose- and time-dependent increase in larval mortality, with the highest concentration (600 ppm) causing up to 98.33% mortality within 48 hours. Probit analysis indicated LC50 values of 311.31 ppm at 24 hours and 180.11 ppm at 48 hours, suggesting increased efficacy over time. The findings underscore the potential of O. cyanea ink as an eco-friendly, natural larvicide, offering a promising alternative to synthetic chemicals. The study highlights the need for further research, including field trials and chemical characterization of the ink, to develop new sustainable approaches for mosquito control and to combat the growing issue of insecticide resistance in Ae. aegypti populations.
Educação e disciplina: uma análise comparativa entre as contribuições de Ellen G. White e as de autores contemporâneos
Authors: Barbosa Fernanda Aparecida Loiola
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Comparar os escritos de Ellen G. White com os de autores contemporâneos a respeito da disciplina nos contextos educacional e familiar, destacando semelhanças e diferenças teóricas.
Método: O estudo utiliza uma abordagem de revisão da literatura comparativa, analisando textos de Ellen G. White e obras de vários autores contemporâneos para discernir temas comuns e visões divergentes sobre disciplina.
Resultados: Os resultados indicam que, embora haja um alinhamento considerável sobre o papel positivo da disciplina no fomento da auto-regulação e desenvolvimento moral, os escritos de Ellen G. White incorporam uma dimensão espiritual que a maioria das teorias contemporâneas não aborda.
Conclusão: As perspectivas de Ellen G. White sobre disciplina são notavelmente contemporâneas, compartilhando muitos princípios com teorias educacionais modernas. Sua contribuição única reside na integração do crescimento espiritual com práticas disciplinares, o que proporciona uma abordagem holística da educação.
Lipka, Michael (2022). Epiphanies and Dreams in Greek Polytheism. Textual Genres and “Reality” from Homer to Heliodorus / Schöter, Jens, et al. (eds.) (2021). Dreams, Visions, Imaginations. Jewish, Christian and Gnostic Views of the World to Come
Authors: Neil Bronwen
Published: December 2024

Lipka, Michael (2022). Epiphanies and Dreams in Greek Polytheism. Textual Genres and “Reality” from Homer to Heliodorus. Berlin: De Gruyter / Schöter, Jens, Nicklas, Tobias & Puig I Tàrrech, Armand (EDS.) (2021). Dreams, Visions, Imaginations. Jewish, Christian and Gnostic Views of the World to Come. Berlin: De Gruyter
Idolâtres, hérétiques et juifs
Authors: Barbu Daniel
Published: December 2024

Cet essai explore les liens entre les discours chrétien sur les Juifs, les idolâtres et les héré­tiques, et l’influence durable de ces différents discours sur l’imaginaire occidental des reli­gions non-chrétiennes. L’idolâtrie, l’hérésie et le judaïsme sont des catégories discursives aux rapports ambigus, qui renvoient à diverses formes d’altérité religieuse. Les hérésiologues chrétiens de l’Antiquité tardive ont eu ten­dance à brouiller les frontières censées séparer Juifs, idolâtres et hérétiques, et ainsi souligner souligner leur erreur commune et leur his­toire partagée. Cette rhétorique hérésiolo­gique passe par une forme de comparaison, dont les effets ne se limitent pas, toutefois, à la seule sphère de la théorie.
Les procès de «magie» d’Asie Mineure
Authors: Galoppin Thomas , Loriol Romain
Published: December 2024

En reprenant le dossier de quatre indivi­dus poursuivis pour leurs activités magiques et le crime de lèse-majesté en Asie dans la vague de persécutions de l’hiver 371-372 de notre ère, nous interrogeons l’ambi­guïté inhérente aux pratiques divinatoires et magiques. Partant du récit d’Ammien Mar­cellin, à charge contre les autorités répres­sives, nous essayons d’entrevoir les éléments d’accusation, mais pour mieux cerner le pro­cessus d’interprétation qui s’exerce dans un éventail de possibilités. Cet exercice à quatre mains a pour but de questionner, encore, les notions que nous utilisons, comme celle de magie, en invitant à prendre à bras-le-corps toute la complexité des points de vue anciens.
Porphyre sur le végétarisme, les sacrifices et l’âge d’or
Authors: Timotin Andrei
Published: December 2024

L’article examine la question du végétarisme dans le De abstinentia de Porphyre et son rapport avec le θεωρητικὸς βίος et le refus du sacrifice sanglant. Ce refus est fondé sur une théologie originale du sacrifice, où Porphyre établit une correspondance précise entre la hiérarchie des formes de sacri­fice et la hiérarchie des types de divinités, et où la νοερὰ θυσία a pour objet le «premier dieu», alors que le sacrifice traditionnel vise des divinités inférieures. La compatibilité entre le sacrifice traditionnel et la νοερὰ θυσία est légitimée par la reconstruction, empruntée à Théophraste, d’une évolution des formes sacrificielles, où le sacrifice sanglant est présenté comme une déviation du sacrifice végétal originaire. Le régime alimentaire végétal est également justifié par le recours à l’oeuvre de Dicéarque, biaisé par une lecture platonicienne du mythe hésio­dique de l’âge d’or, dont Dicéarque donne une interprétation historicisante.
Mithra en contexte
Authors: Van Haeperen Françoise
Published: December 2024

Les premieres attestations du culte de Mithra a Poetovio vers le milieu du IIe siecle de notre ere, emanant d’esclaves au service du portorium, sont analysees en les situant dans leur contexte, notamment topographique et social. Un examen serre de la documentation permet d’emettre l’hypothese que des agents du portorium ont introduit le culte de Mithra a Poetovio, a partir d’Aquileia.
Medo do escuro: relato de experiência do estudo de um cartum com estudantes surdos
Authors: Cosendey Jaqueline Nunes da Fonseca
Published: December 2024

Este artigo baseia-se nas experiências com estudantes surdos jovens e adultos do Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos. Na disciplina de Língua Portuguesa, a partir da temática da infância e seus temores, tanto do mundo real como ficcional, apresentou-se um cartum que mostra as diferenças de um mundo de inocência e de outro pautado por guerras e violência. O que se seguiu foi uma discussão sobre o medo, na qual os estudantes puderam expressar em Libras e em língua portuguesa escrita seu entendimento sobre o texto apresentado.
Tunga no balanço da morte
Authors: Sousa Vanessa Séves Deister de
Published: December 2024

A instalação À La Lumière des Deux Mondes (2005) trata-se de uma estrutura de ferro, latão fundido e cabos de aço de quase três toneladas que foi especialmente projetada pelo artista plástico brasileiro Tunga para ser fixada em uma saliência estrutural localizada abaixo da pirâmide que sinaliza a principal entrada do museu do Louvre, em Paris. Interpretada enquanto uma vanitas-memento mori contemporânea criada por Tunga perante a celebração do “ano do Brasil na França”, o presente artigo também analisa algumas das possíveis conexões entre À La Lumière des Deux Mondes e a temática de outra exposição exibida concomitantemente no interior do museu francês no ano de 2005: Frans Post, le Brésil à la cour de Louis XIV.
Effectiveness of the Bright Moon Age Quran Learning Programme at Alif Iqra Makassar: Evaluation Based on Context, Input, Process, and Product
Authors: Salviana Andi Eka , Mania Sitti , Nurwinanda Nurwinanda
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Bright Moon Age Quran Learning Programme at Alif Iqra Makassar using the CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The research employs a descriptive evaluation method with a qualitative approach. The findings indicate that the programme has been well-implemented at each stage. In terms of context, the programme aligns with needs identified through a needs assessment, with relevant objectives and sufficient resources, including teacher training. The input evaluation shows that the programme is appropriately targeted, with qualified instructors and adequate facilities. In the process, although the programme has followed the planned procedures, improvements are needed in time management and classroom atmosphere to optimise learning. The product evaluation reveals significant progress in students' understanding of the Arabic alphabet (hijaiyyah) and Islamic beliefs. Overall, the programme proves effective in providing quality Quranic education at an early age, though further improvements in process are necessary for greater effectiveness.
Abstrak: Penelitian ini mengevaluasi efektivitas program mengaji usia Bright Moon di Alif Iqra Makassar dengan model CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product). Metode yang digunakan adalah evaluasi deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa program ini berjalan baik di setiap tahap. Pada konteks, program ini sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang teridentifikasi melalui needs assessment, dengan tujuan yang relevan dan sumber daya yang memadai, termasuk pelatihan pengajar. Evaluasi input menunjukkan bahwa program tepat sasaran, dengan pengajar berkualifikasi dan fasilitas yang mendukung. Pada proses, meski program berjalan sesuai perencanaan, terdapat kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan kedisiplinan waktu dan pengelolaan suasana pembelajaran. Evaluasi produk menunjukkan kemajuan yang signifikan dalam pemahaman huruf hijaiyyah dan akidah Islam. Secara keseluruhan, program ini efektif dalam memberikan pendidikan Al-Qur’an berkualitas pada usia dini, meskipun perbaikan pada proses masih diperlukan
Integration of Science and Parental Involvement in Islamic School Curriculum: A Review on Al-Azhar Islamic School Indonesia
Authors: Dardiri Muhammad Amiruddin
Published: December 2024

This article examines the integration of science and parental involvement within the Islamic school curriculum, with a particular focus on the implementation of Islamic Religious Education (Ind: Pendidikan Agama Islam [PAI]) at Al-Azhar Islamic School Solo Baru. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study of Al-Azhar Islamic School Solo Baru. Data collection methods include interviews with religious education teachers, direct observations by the researcher, and documentation. After validating the data, an interactive analysis approach is used. The findings reveal that Al-Azhar Islamic School, as a pioneer in the modernisation of Islamic education in the 21st century, has successfully integrated religious and general education in a harmonious manner. The school does not merely use religion as a promotional tool, but actively implements and lives religious education in daily life. This achievement is particularly significant, considering that madrasas and Islamic boarding schools have traditionally focused on religious education and have yet to fully accommodate general education at the beginning of the 21st century.
Abstrak: Artikel ini mengkaji integrasi sains dan keterlibatan orang tua dalam kurikulum sekolah Islam, dengan fokus pada implementasi Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di Sekolah Islam Al-Azhar Solo Baru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus di Sekolah Islam Al-Azhar Solo Baru. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara dengan guru agama, observasi langsung oleh peneliti, dan dokumentasi. Setelah data diuji validitasnya, analisis dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sekolah Islam Al-Azhar, sebagai pelopor modernisasi pendidikan Islam abad ke-21, berhasil mengintegrasikan pendidikan agama dan pendidikan umum secara harmonis. Sekolah ini tidak hanya menjadikan agama sebagai alat promosi, tetapi juga mengimplementasikan dan menghidupkan pendidikan agama dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Pencapaian ini sangat signifikan, mengingat bahwa madrasah dan pesantren masih cenderung fokus pada pendidikan agama dan belum sepenuhnya mengakomodasi pendidikan umum pada awal abad ke-21.
TÜRKİYE’DEKİ ÇALGI YAPIMCILIĞININ MEKÂN, ÜRETİM, EĞİTİM-ÖĞRETİM VE HAMMADDE KULLANIMLARINA YÖNELİK AKADEMİK VE ALAYLI YAKLAŞIM FARKLILIKLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Turan Ayşe
Published: December 2024

Müzikle tamamen iç içe olan çalgı yapım mesleği, usta-çırak ilişkisi ile öğrenilerek geliştirilmiş, enstrümanların genişleyip günümüze ulaşmasında önemli rol oynamıştır. Günümüzde çalgıların üretimini bakım ve onarımını yapan kişilere lutiye denilmektedir. Türkiye’del utiyelik mesleğinin gelişim sürecinin kökenleri Osmanlı devleti dönemine dayansa da, kayıtlı gelişmeler bu mesleğin Cumhuriyet sonrası dönemde alaylı ve akademik lutiyelik çalışmalarıyla devam ettiğini göstermektedir. Çalgı yapım eğitimi ve bilimsel olarak yapılan çalışmalar ağırlıklı olarak konservatuvarların bünyesinde kurulan bölümler tarafından gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bir taraftan çıraklık-ustalık dönemi ile çekirdekten yetiştirilerek bu işin erbabı olarak alaylı lutiyelere serbest meslek edindirilmiş, diğer yandan bu alanın lisans düzeyinde örgün eğitime dahil edilerek kurumsallaşması ile belirli düzeyde programlar ortaya konulmuştur. Bu programlar usta-çırak ilişkisinden farklı olarak, bilimsel perspektifte gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bu bağlamda Türkiye’de alaylılık ve akademik lutiyelik pratikleri farklı dinamiklerde kimi zaman yolları ayrılarak, kimi zamansa yolları kesişmek suretiyle birbirlerine koşut olarak ilerlemektedir. Nitel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak hazırlanan bu makalede Türkiye’deki alaylılık ve akademik lutiyelik pratikleri; mekân, çevre, üretim yöntemleri, eğitim-öğretim ve hammadde kullanımlarına yönelik farklılıkları kişisel görüşme yoluyla tespit edilmiş ve incelenmiştir. Edinilen bulgular ve yorumlar çalgı yapımcılığında; bireysel deneyim ve algıların, farklı disiplin anlayışı ile gelişen yaklaşımların, mevcut koşulların, hız ve teknolojinin getirdiği yeniliklerin önemini ortaya koymuştur.
EXPLORING ARTISTIC FRONTIERS IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Işık Vildan
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force in the world of art, redefining the boundaries of creativity and offering new experiences. This article focuses on exploring the impressive realm of artistic endeavors shaped by AI and how it has changed the traditional art paradigm. The materials and techniques used in artworks produced by AI surpass traditional boundaries, incorporating elements such as virtual and augmented reality, robot technologies, and 3D printing. These approaches make significant contributions to the art world, expanding the boundaries of artistic expression and supporting the creative process for artists. Additionally, AI makes art more accessible to a broader audience, promoting inclusivity. However, these innovations also lead to significant debates in the art world. Questions about the reality of AI-generated art, the role of the artist in this process, and the future of art in the age of AI are prominent. AI-supported or AI-generated art redraws boundaries across a spectrum ranging from complex digital landscapes to interactive installations. The impact and future trajectory of these approaches depend on evolving values in the art world and society at large, holding the potential to transform artistic paradigms at the intersection of technological innovation and creative expression.
ENDOSCOPIA DIGESTIVA ALTA PARA REMOÇÃO DE TUBO ENDOTRAQUEAL EM CÃO
Authors: Calva Catherine Konrad , Nascimento Antunes Bernardo , Da Silva Reinstein Rainer , Caye Pâmela , Vitória Hörbe Anna , Miyaguni Morais Carolina Yumi , Da Silva Flores Fabiano , Auatt Batista de Sousa Felipe , Scussel Feranti João Pedro , Curvello de Mendonça Müller Daniel , Veloso Brun Maurício
Published: December 2024

O presente relato apresenta um caso de esofagogastroscopia com endoscopia flexível para retirada de tubo endotraqueal alojado em esôfago e estômago de um cão, ingerido por complicação anestésica. O exame radiográfico e a posterior esofagoscopia revelou a presença do corpo estranho com balão inflado e caudal ao cárdia. Com auxilio de uma pinça Aligator de endoscopia flexível foi possível apreensão do Cuff e posteior perfuração utilizando-se uma pinça Reddick-Olsen de videocirurgia, resultando em esvaziamento parcial do balão. O Traqueotubo foi removido do estômago, sob visiblização endoscópica, e exteriorizado para esvaziamento total do balão de controle. Após esvaziamento do balão de controle foi possível remoção do tubo endotraqueal. O presente caso demonstrou possibilidade de remoção de tubo endotraqueal exclusivamente por endoscopia digestiva alta flexível, sem necessidade de laparotomia como apresentado em relatos anteriores.
SERVIÇOS ECOSSISTÊMICOS DE MANGUEZAIS EM ÁREAS PORTUÁRIAS NO PERÍODO 2006 A 2023: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Pinheiro Ribeiro Suellen , Rebelo Mochel Flávia , Da Silva Bezerra Denilson , Aranha Eschrique Samara , De Jesus Azevedo James Werllen
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo identificar e analisar, por meio de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, os principais impactos da área portuária sobre os serviços ecossistêmicos dos manguezais. A metodologia adotada envolveu a pesquisa em bases de dados eletrônicos, incluindo Google Acadêmico, Scopus e Periódicos CAPES, resultando na seleção de 28 publicações no período de 2006 a 2023. Os resultados indicam uma carência de estudos direcionados aos manguezais em áreas portuárias, evidenciando a necessidade de maior foco nessa área de pesquisa. Destacou-se também a importância do Serviço de Regulação, com maior ênfase entre os trabalhos analisados, seguido pelos Serviços de Provisão, Suporte e Cultura. A predominância de estudos da China sugere uma concentração de esforços de pesquisa em regiões portuárias de alta economia, destacando a necessidade de uma abordagem mais equitativa na investigação dos serviços ecossistêmicos. Conclui-se que a partir das literaturas analisadas, torna-se possível compreender a relevância dos manguezais em áreas portuárias, considerando os conflitos gerados pela expansão urbana e industrial que ameaçam sua sobrevivência.
VITRINES TECNOLÓGICAS DE SOFTWARES NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA COMO ESTRATÉGIAS DE DIVULGAÇÃO E TRANSFERÊNCIA DE TECNOLOGIA
Authors: Santos Costa Victor Hugo , Cristina Auler do Amaral Santos Claudia
Published: December 2024

O registro de programas de computador é essencial para Instituições de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT), pois promovem a proteção da propriedade intelectual, incentivam a inovação e facilitam parcerias com o setor privado e consequentemente a transferência de tecnologia. Este estudo qualitativo, com abordagens descritivas e exploratórias, analisou 22 vitrines tecnológicas de ICT, selecionadas do relatório da Associação Fórum Nacional de Gestores de Inovação e Transferência de Tecnologia FORTEC, e classificou 70 softwares registrados da UFT em áreas estratégicas. O novo modelo de vitrine proposto inclui páginas individuais para cada software, suporte e atendimento, informações de segurança, e demonstrações gratuitas. Os softwares da UFT foram categorizados em 7 segmentos econômicos, abrangendo agronegócio, tecnologia, saúde, biodiversidade, gestão pública e empreendedorismo, gestão educacional e outros. A proposta visa padronizar informações e fortalecer a conexão entre inovações acadêmicas e demandas do mercado, alinhando-se aos objetivos estratégicos da Universidade. Essa abordagem facilita a transferência de tecnologia e impulsiona o desenvolvimento institucional e tecnológico, promovendo a inovação e a colaboração entre academia e setor produtivo.
Comparative Analysis of Iodine Levels and Biochemical Responses, and Thyroid Gene Expression in Rats Fed Diets with Kale Biofortified with 5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol
Authors: Waśniowska Justyna , Piątkowska Ewa , Pawlicki Piotr , Smoleń Sylwester , Kopeć Aneta , Dyląg Agnieszka , Krzemińska Joanna , Koronowicz Aneta
Published: December 2024

Iodine is a key micronutrient essential for thyroid hormone synthesis, which regulates metabolic processes and maintains the overall health. Despite its importance, the iodine deficiency is a global health issue, leading to disorders such as goiter, hypothyroidism, and developmental abnormalities. Biofortification of crops with iodine is a promising strategy to enhance the dietary iodine intake, providing an alternative to iodized salt. Curly kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is a nutrient-rich vegetable, high in vitamins A, C, K, minerals, fiber, and bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. This study evaluates the effects of diets containing iodine-biofortified curly kale ('Oldenbor F1' and 'Redbor F1') on iodine content, tissue iodine levels, and various biochemical parameters in laboratory rats. The biofortified curly kale was enriched with 5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol. The iodine content in the AIN-93G (control) diet and non-biofortified curly kale diets did not differ significantly. However, diets with 5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol biofortified kale showed significantly higher iodine levels compared to control diets. Tissue analysis revealed the highest iodine concentrations in the liver and kidneys of rats fed diets with biofortified curly kale, indicating better iodine bioavailability. Biochemical analysis showed that rats fed the biofortified kale diet had lower total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) levels as compared with rats fed the control diet. Additionally, the biofortified diet improved the liver function markers (ALAT, ASAT) and reduced oxidative stress markers (TBARS). The study also investigated the expression of thyroid-related genes (Slc5A5, Tpo, Dio1, Dio2) in response to diets containing biofortified kale. The results demonstrated significant changes in gene expression, indicating adaptive mechanisms to dietary iodine levels and the presence of bioactive compounds in the biofortified kale. The study also observed variations in uric acid levels, with lower concentrations in rats fed diet with biofortified curly kale. These findings suggest that biofortified curly kale can effectively enhance dietary iodine intake and improve various health parameters, supporting its potential as a nutritional intervention to address iodine deficiency and promote overall health.
Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy Insight Into Compressed ODIC-Forming Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
Authors: Drozd-Rzoska Aleksandra , Kalabiński Jakub , Rzoska Sylwester J.
Published: December 2024

The report presents the first results on broadband dielectric spectroscopy insight in ODIC-forming neopentyl glycol (NPG) under compression, up to GPa domain. Particular attention was paid to the strongly discontinuous phase transition: orientationally disordered crystal (ODIC) – Solid Crystal. The insight covers static, dynamic, and energy-related properties, namely evolutions of dielectric constant, DC electric conductivity, and dissipation factor. Worth stressing are results regarding the pressure-related Mossotti-Catastrophe type behavior of dielectric constant, the novel approach to non-Barus dynamics, and the discussion on fundamentals of dissipation factor changes in NPG. Results presented in the given report also introduce new experimental evidence and model discussion regarding the nature of ODIC mesophase and discontinuous phase transitions. Notable is the significance of understanding the nature of the colossal barocaloric effect in NPG.
Geohazard Plugin: A QGIS Plugin for the Preliminary Analysis of Landslides at Medium-Small Scale
Authors: Castelli Marta , Filipello Andrea , Fasciano Claudio , Torsello Giulia , Campus Stefano , Pispico Rocco
Published: December 2024

Landslides are a major global threat, endangering lives, infrastructure, and economies. This paper introduces the Geohazard plugin, an open-source tool for QGIS, designed to support medium-small scale landslide analysis and management. The plugin integrates several algorithms, including Groundmotion – C index for evaluating SAR data reliability, Landslide - Shalstab for assessing shallow landslide susceptibility, and Rockfall - Droka for estimating rockfall invasion areas and rockfall relative (spatial) hazard. A case study from the Western Italian Alps highlights the practical application of the Droka modules, demonstrating their effectiveness in identifying critical zones and trajectories. The Geohazard plugin streamlines geohazard assessments, providing land managers with actionable insights for decision-making and risk mitigation strategies. This user-friendly GIS tool contributes to enhancing resilience in landslide-prone regions.
Automatic Correction System for Learning Activities in Remote Access Laboratories in the Mechatronics Area
Authors: Machado Guido , Salgado Thiago R. M. , Ayres Jr Florindo A. C. , Bessa Iury V. , Medeiros Renan L. P. , Lucena Jr Vicente F.
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the educational field has evolved rapidly owing to the integration of several technologies, especially experiments in remote laboratories in the engineering area. Therefore, this article addresses the development of an innovation system for automatically correcting experiments in remote laboratories in mechatronics using digital twins, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and generative artificial intelligence technologies. This system was designed to overcome the limitations of the availability of physical laboratories and teachers and to assist in learning, enabling automatic acquisitions at any time. The digital twin captures data from the teacher's and student's experiments, allowing accurate comparisons to identify successes and errors. The application of CNNs serves to validate the results of the experiments through image analysis, whereas generative AI helps to identify patterns. The system was evaluated in a teaching plant, effectively correcting experiments with digital inputs and outputs. In addition, it provides students with detailed feedback on their performance, including specific errors and suggestions for improvement. With a three-layer architecture, i.e., experiments, didactics, and management, the system efficiently processes data from teachers and students, contributing to correcting experiments and optimizing teaching in remote environments.
Rapid Solidification of Plant Latices from Campanula glomerata Driven by a Sudden Decrease in Hydrostatic Pressure
Authors: Langhoff Arne , Peschel Astrid , Leppin Christian , Kruppert Sebastian , Speck Thomas , Johannsmann Diethelm
Published: December 2024

Monitoring the solidification of droplets of plant latices with a fast quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), droplets from Campanula glomerata were found to solidify much faster than droplets from Euphorbia characias and, also, faster than droplets from all technical latices tested. A similar conclusion is drawn from optical videos, where the plants were injured and the milky fluid was stretched into fibers after the cut. Rapid solidification cannot be explained with physical drying because physical drying is transport-limited and therefore is inherently slow. It can, however, be explained with coagulation being triggered by a sudden decrease in hydrostatic pressure. A mechanism based on a pressure drop is corroborated by optical videos of both plants being injured under water. While the liquid exuded by E. characias keeps streaming away, the liquid exuded by C. glomerata quickly forms a plug even under water. Presumably, the pressure drop causes an influx of serum into the laticifers. The serum, in turn, triggers a transition from liquid-liquid phase separated state (an LLPS state) of a resin and hardener to a single-phase state. QCM measurements, optical videos, and cryo-SEM images suggest that LLPS plays a role in the solidification of C. glomerata.
Relative Age Effect in Junior Padel Players: Insights from National Team Selection at the 2024 Junior European Championships
Authors: Conde-Ripoll Rafael , Martín-Miguel Iván , Muñoz Diego , Ferrara Carlo , Sánchez-Alcaraz Martinez Bernardino Javier , Escudero-Tena Adrián
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relative age effect (RAE) in junior padel players participating in the 2024 European Junior Championships by Teams. The sample comprised 285 junior athletes (165 boys from 16 boys’ teams, and 120 girls from 12 girls’ teams). Dates of birth were categorized into quartiles. Data analysis included Chi2 goodness-of-fit tests, Fisher’s exact goodness-of-fit tests, Chi2 tests, Fisher’s exact tests with Monte Carlo correction (95% CI), and Spearman correlations. Results indicated no consistent RAE overall. However, in boys, a higher proportion of players were born in Q1 (CSR = 2.2), and in the last year of eligibility (CSR = 2.0), in the highest-ranked teams. Additionally, position correlated directly with both quartile (boys: p = 0.015; girls: p = 0.001) and category year (boys: p = 0.032; girls: p = 0.038). These findings provide new insights into how RAE and multi-year age categories influence talent identification in junior padel, highlighting the need for equitable selection strategies such as adjusted age classifications.
NCAA-Specified Energy Rebound Testing Device: Kinetic-Energy Absorption by a Basketball Rim and Backboard Modeled with ANSYS Workbench Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Winarski Daniel , Nygren Kip P. , Winarski Tyson
Published: December 2024

In a previous publication, the ANSYS Workbench 2024R1 student edition was used to create a finite element model of a basketball rim and backboard. This finite element model included the use of steel for the rim and its mount, a tempered glass backboard, and an aluminum frame behind the backboard. After a mesh was created, fixed support boundary conditions were applied to the four corners of the aluminum frame. Using the Workbench Modal Analysis System, finite element mode shapes and frequencies were compared to the empirical modal analysis previously done at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. After a mesh refinement, five mode shapes and frequencies had a cross-correlation of 98.09% between the theoretical finite element analysis and previously published empirical modal analysis, specifically where the rim was vi-brating in the vertical direction, which was the direction that the accelerometer was aligned for the empirical modal analysis. This vertical direction was also the direction of the impulse applied by the Energy Rebound Testing Device (ERTD), which was the focus of this study.

This paper is a follow-on to the original finite element analysis, where the Energy Rebound Testing Device was also modeled, this time using the ANSYS Workbench 2024R2 student edition The first modal model was of the ERTD in isolation in the Workbench Modal Analysis system, and the natural frequency modeled via finite element analysis, 12.776 Hz, compared favorably with the empirical modal analysis value of 12.72 Hz. The second modal model, also in the Workbench Modal Analysis system, was of the ERTD rotatably-attached to a basketball rim and backboard. This second model was then imported into the Transient Structural Analysis system and then used to confirm the hypothesis that the ERTD adopted by the NCAA for the sport of Basketball was indeed responsive to changes in rim and backboard stiffness via changes in the respective Young’s Moduli.
Use of Waste Products in the Form of Dust and Glass Flour in Mortars
Authors: Kotwa Anna Aneta , Jasińska Iga
Published: December 2024

In Poland and the European Union countries, environmental awareness of a rational waste management policy is growing every year. The main problem in waste management has become the lack of areas to store waste. The correct solution seems to be the recovery or recycling of waste. Mortar is one material whose properties can be consciously modified with selected additives derived from waste. The use of waste in mortar is not only waste management, but also the modification of its properties. Today, recycled additives such as various types of glass are increasingly being used in mortar. In Europe, glass recycling reaches up to 85% of all glass packaging. A large proportion of new glass packaging is produced from recycled glass. In Poland, the situation is completely different. Only a small percentage of recycled glass is reused. A significant amount of cullet and waste glass is stored in landfills. This is a major ecological problem, which is why opportunities are being sought to manage as much glass waste material as possible. The aim of the planned laboratory tests was to manage waste coloured glass in building mortars made from Portland cement CEM II/B-V 42.5R and to determine the effect of glass flour and dust replacing cement and sand in varying proportions on the rheological characteristics and physical-mechanical parameters of the mortars. As a result of the tests carried out, the influence of the two-fraction waste material on the basic properties of cement mortars, i.e. setting time, bulk density, consistency, compressive and flexural strength, absorbability and capillary rise, was determined. Compressive and flexural strengths were tested after 7, 14, 28 and 56 days of curing. Half of the specimens made were matured under laboratory conditions and the other half under varying weather conditions. The microstructure of the mortars was examined after 28 days of maturation under a scanning electron microscope.
A New Species of the Genus Boulenophrys (Anura, Megophryidae) from Southern Hunan Province, Central China
Authors: Xiao Bei , Xi Jia Yan , Shi Sheng Chao , Li Hui , Zhu Le Qiang , Maimaiti Ayinuer , Xu Ya Lan , Wang Bin , Liao Shun Hua , Mo Xiao Yang
Published: December 2024

A new species of Asian horned toads Boulenophrys is described from Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, China. The species phylogenetic sister to B. yunkaiensis based on 16S rRNA and COI genes. The new species differs from its congeners by following combination of characters: (1) small body size, SVL 37.6–40.2 mm (38.9 ± 1.3, n = 7) in adult males and SVL 41.8–45.9 mm (43.6 ± 2.1, n = 3) in adult females; (2) tympanum boundary clear, TD/ED 0.48–0.57 in males, 0.47–0.57 in females; (3) presence of small horn-like tubercle at the edge of upper eyelid; (4) vomerine ridge present, vomerine teeth absent; (5) margin of tongue rounded, not notched posteriorly; (6) dorsal skin rough, a discontinuous “V”-shaped ridge with two discontinuous dorsolateral ridges on two side on the back, dense tubercles on skin of ventral surface of dorsal shank and thigh, spiny tubercles surrounding the cloaca; (7) hindlimbs slender, heels overlapping when the flexed hindlimbs are held at right angles to the body axis, tibio-tarsal articulation reaching forward between anterior margin of tympanum and posterior corner of eye when leg stretched forward; (8) relative finger length IV < II < I < III, a subarticular tubercle present at the base of each finger; (9)supernumerary tubercles below the base of I and II toes distinct; (10) toes without lateral fringes and with only rudimentary webbing, webbing formula: I1 – 1-II1 – 2-III2 – 3IV3- – 2V.
Integrating Sustainability into Human Resource Management: Building a Greener Workforce for the Future
Authors: Papademetriou Christos , Anastasiadou Sofia , Belias Demetrios , Ragazou Konstantina
Published: December 2024

This article examines the incorporation of sustainability into Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, emphasising the role of HR as a catalyst for sustainable growth within organisations. The study employs a qualitative research methodology, relying on comprehensive interviews with HR specialists from various businesses. These interviews explore the methods, problems, and triumphs related to integrating sustainability into HR services, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. The qualitative insights indicate essential strategies, such as the implementation of eco-friendly recruitment procedures, the execution of sustainability-oriented training, and the incorporation of environmental and social objectives into performance evaluations. This study elucidates recommended methods for cultivating a culture of sustainability in organizations, as well as the perceived effects of staff dedication, organisational morale, and company image. The results underscore the crucial role of HRM in advancing sustainability, illustrating how qualitative insights may guide practical measures for developing a workforce fit with long-term social and environmental objectives.
A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New Build Future Home Standard House in Controlled Conditions
Authors: Tsang Christopher , Jankovic Ljubomir , Fitton Richard , Henshaw Grant
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to determine the optimal construction strategies for new build houses in the UK to minimise heating energy demand and discomfort hours. The research utilises a previously calibrated model of "The Future Home" in Energy House 2.0's environmental chamber. Eight design variables were optimised including multiple building fabric specifications, air permeability rates, and heating setpoint temperatures. Three optimisation scenarios were investigated: fixed heating setpoints, variable heating setpoints, and variable setpoints with comfort constraints. The analysis revealed that while fixed heating setpoints showed limited optimization potential, variable setpoint scenarios identified three distinct clusters of optimal solutions. The optimization consistently favored superior building fabric parameters, though air permeability solutions became more nuanced with variable heating control. When constrained to maximum 400 discomfort hours, solutions required elevated heating setpoints (22-23 °C) while maintaining high fabric specifications. These findings advance building optimization methodology by demonstrating the importance of heating control flexibility and comfort constraints in achieving optimal performance, while the use of a calibrated model in controlled conditions overcomes the limitations of previous studies that relied on uncalibrated or hypothetical models.
Dissonance, Sound Spectrum and Musical Scale for Ancient Idiophones and Aerophones
Authors: Etxebarria Victor
Published: December 2024

We do not know how the earliest musical instruments, such as idiophones and aerophones, were played, but valuable hints can be deduced from their acoustic properties. As a first step, we introduce here dissonance curves for a sound of a given spectrum. These curves show the relative dissonance that results for all intervals of a given instrument. This then leads us to the association of spectra and scales, which are related because the dissonance curve has minima in the intervals that define the scale. A computational method for calculating dissonance curves is presented and several examples of its use in practical cases, both for Western and Eastern ancient musical instruments, are given and interpreted. These results allow us to explain some documented scales for various instruments in early musical history.