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Life Cycle Environmental Sustainability and Energy Assessment of Timber Wall Construction: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors: Sultana Rabaka , Rashedi Ahmad , Khanam Taslima , Jeong Byongug , Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha Homa , Hussain Majid
Published: April 2022

This article presents a comprehensive overview of the life cycle environmental and energy assessment for all residential and commercial constructions made of timber walls, globally. The study was carried out based on a systematic literature analysis conducted on the Scopus database. A total of 66 research articles were relevant to timber wall design. Among these, the residential construction sector received more attention than the commercial sector, while the low-rise construction (1–2 stories) gained more attention than high-rise construction (>5 stories). Most of these studies were conducted in Canada, Europe, Malaysia, and the USA. In addition, the end-of-life phase received limited attention compared to upstream phases in most of the studies. We compared all environmental and energy-based life cycle impacts that used “m2” as the functional unit; this group represented 21 research articles. Global warming potential was understandably the most studied life cycle environmental impact category followed by acidification, eutrophication, embodied energy, photochemical oxidation, and abiotic depletion. In terms of global warming impact, the external walls of low-rise buildings emit 18 to 702 kg CO2 kg eq./m2, while the internal walls of the same emit 11 kg CO2 kg eq./m2. In turn, the walls of high-rise buildings carry 114.3 to 227.3 kg CO2 kg eq./m2 in terms of global warming impact. The review highlights variations in timber wall designs and the environmental impact of these variations, together with different system boundaries and varying building lifetimes, as covered in various articles. Finally, a few recommendations have been offered at the end of the article for future researchers of this domain.
“Dear Brother Farmer”: Gender-Responsive Digital Extension in Tunisia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ragetlie Rosalind , Najjar Dina , Oueslati Dorsaf
Published: April 2022

Providing farmers with essential agricultural information and training in the era of COVID-19 has been a challenge that has prompted a renewed interest in digital extension services. There is a distinct gender gap, however, between men’s and women’s access to, use of, and ability to benefit from information and communication technologies (ICTs). The overall purpose of this research is to examine how digital extension can address gender inequality in rural areas in the context of the COVID-19 crisis by designing and evaluating the gendered impacts of a digital extension intervention delivered to 624 farmers (363 men and 261 women) (which included phone distribution, radio and SMS messages, and sharing of information prompts) in northern Tunisia. In order to assess the effectiveness of gender-responsive digital extension that targets husband and wife pairs, as opposed to only men, we employed logistic regression and descriptive statistics to analyze a sample of 242 farmers (141 women and 141 men). We find that phone ownership facilitated women’s access to their social network, as well as agricultural information and services, ultimately improving their participation in household decision making and agricultural production. We find that gender-responsive digital extension is effective for men and especially women in terms of usefulness, learning, and adoption. We identified education level and cooperative membership as important factors that determine the impact of digital extension services on farmers and demonstrate the positive impact of radio programming. We recommend strengthening phone access for women, targeting information (including through non-written ways) to both husbands and wives, using sharing prompts, and more rigorous extension for knowledge-intensive topics such as conservation agriculture and rural collectives.
A Sustainable Transport System—The MMQUAL Model of Shared Micromobility Service Quality Assessment
Authors: Hamerska Monika , Ziółko Monika , Stawiarski Patryk
Published: April 2022

Shared micromobility is a new phenomenon being observed in urban transport. It is a response to the problems associated with congestion and environmental pollution. Small electric vehicles such as e-scooters are highly suitable for crowded city centres, often providing an alternative to private motor vehicles or public transport, and serve as a good first- and last-mile transport option. While they have become a feature of sustainable transport systems in cities, their impact on the environment often depends on the services offered by operators of this mode of personal transport. There are many tools available to measure the quality of transport, e-services and shared mobility services. However, no specific mechanism has been designed for vehicles in the field of shared e-scooters (research gap). The aim of the article is to verify whether the three dimensions identified by the authors: mobile application functions, device features, and customer service are valid for examining the quality of shared e-micromobility factors on the example of e-scooters. Based on the obtained results, the authors created the MMQUAL (MicroMobility QUALity) model, which accurately describes the quality of the studied phenomenon. The results of the study can serve as a platform for researchers interested in further exploring the issue and improving the proposed model. They may also be of commercial value to operators, who could use this tool to boost the competitiveness of their services by enhancing those features that have the greatest impact on their quality.
Stick or Twist—The Rise of Blockchain Applications in Marketing Management
Authors: Lemos Catarina , Ramos Ricardo F. , Moro Sérgio , Oliveira Pedro Miguel
Published: April 2022

The adoption of blockchain technology by companies can change the way they interact with stakeholders, redefining communication strategies and other marketing processes. In this study, we investigated the relevance of blockchain applications for marketing management from the perspective of marketing-related professionals. Answers about blockchain technology application in the marketing arena were collected from the social platform Quora. The data were analyzed through text mining and Spearman’s correlation coefficient to assess the degree of association, inherent intensity, and the association significance between the variables payments, supply chain, loyalty programs, digital marketing, credential management, and marketing management, using Quora-specific metrics, namely, upvotes, shares, and views. The results posit blockchain technology as being an asset for marketing, with greater relevance in supply chain and internal management among marketing operations. Professionals will be able to potentially improve internal management systems and marketing campaigns, which will enhance companies’ competitive advantage.
Design Analysis of an Optimal Microgrid System for the Integration of Renewable Energy Sources at a University Campus
Authors: AlKassem Abdulrahman , Draou Azeddine , Alamri Abdullah , Alharbi Hisham
Published: April 2022

The integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) is a strategic goal in Saudi Arabia. The energy source diversification plan comprises the penetration of various technologies, including solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy. In this research, an optimal microgrid system design is proposed and analyzed at the Islamic University of Madinah. The research intends to facilitate the decision-making process in the incorporation of RESs in Saudi universities. A pilot project has been established at the Faculty of Engineering and the measured load profile has been incorporated. Three alternatives are investigated, and their technical and economic performance is determined (i.e., PV system, wind system, and hybrid system). To enhance the accuracy of the simulated models, on-the-ground weather data have been utilized to formulate a typical meteorological year profile. The results demonstrate that a PV system of 1.5 MW installed capacity can cover up to 3.03% of the university’s annual electrical consumption, with a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 0.051 USD/kWh. The PV alternative can generate annual energy of 2.68 GWh with a capacity factor of 20.2% and a simple payback period of 18.6 years. The wind energy system has a capacity factor of 1.1 MW and yields a higher ratio of energy production to installed capacity, owing to a higher capacity factor at 29.5%, and annual energy of 2.71 GWh. However, due to the higher initial cost and insufficiency of wind resources at the proposed location, this wind energy alternative results in higher LCOE at 0.064 USD/kWh and a simple payback period of 23.6 years. The hybrid alternative facilitates the integration of diverse RESs. It has a capacity factor of 1.37 MW, leading to an annual generation of 3.27 GWh and a renewable fraction of 3.7%. The LCOE of the hybrid option is determined to be 0.061 USD/kWh and the simple payback period at 20.7 years. All alternatives help in the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitric oxide (NOx) between 0.11 million kg and 54.6 million kg annually. Each of the systems can provide opportunities at the technical, economic, and environmental levels. The implications of this research facilitate Saudi universities in supporting the integration of RESs, considering the strategic goals of Saudi Arabia.
Removal of Reactive Black 5 Dye by Banana Peel Biochar and Evaluation of Its Phytotoxicity on Tomato
Authors: Kapoor Riti Thapar , Rafatullah Mohd , Siddiqui Masoom Raza , Khan Moonis Ali , Sillanpää Mika
Published: April 2022

Removal of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) dye from an aqueous solution was studied by its adsorption on banana peel biochars (BPBs). The factors affecting RB5 dye adsorption such as pH, exposure time, RB5 dye concentration, adsorbent dose, particle size and temperature were investigated. Maximum 97% RB5 dye removal was obtained at pH 3 with 75 mg/L adsorbate concentration by banana peel biochars. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize the adsorbent material. The data of equilibrium were analyzed by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The experimental results were best reflected by Langmuir isotherm with maximum 7.58 mg/g adsorption capacity. Kinetic parameters were explored and pseudo-second order was found suitable which reflected that rate of adsorption was controlled by physisorption. Thermodynamic variables exhibited that the sorption process was feasible, spontaneous, and exothermic in nature. Banana peel biochar showed excellent regeneration efficiency up to five cycles of successive adsorption-desorption. Banana peel biochar maintained >38% sorption potential of RB5 dye even after five cycles of adsorption-desorption. The phytotoxic study exhibited the benign nature of BPB-treated RB5 dye on tomato seeds.
Contribution of Mining Industry in Chosen EU Countries to the Sustainability Issues
Authors: Pavolová Henrieta , Čulková Katarína , Šimková Zuzana , Seňová Andrea , Kudelas Dušan
Published: April 2022

In recent years, the mining industry has achieved an important position in the national economy due to its increasing productivity. However, since 2000, there have been signs of a slowdown, resulting from the national and local conditions of the mining industry. It is for these reasons that we have concluded that this type of industry must be assessed not only from the economic but also from the national and regional sectors, because the performance of the mining industry is directly affected by the value of mineral deposits and the structure of other industries. The present paper aims to analyze the development of the mining industry in Slovakia, in comparison with similar development in chosen European Union countries. Slovakia has been considered as a country with mineral resources and mineral-based products representing an important part of Slovakia’s foreign trade, with the significant imported mineral resources including mainly mineral fuels and ore raw materials. The development of the mining industry is assessed from the economics through the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) and through the national aspect through the rate of growth of the national economy. The aspects are evaluated by the multi-criteria method Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), with which we evaluated the country with the best mining industry development. The results of detailed quantitative analyses of the selected indicators for mining industry development for individual European Union countries show a fluctuating trend during the observed period, which is characterized by development disparities. Such results can be used to determine raw material policies in the relevant countries.
Cruise Port Performance Evaluation in the Context of Port Authority: An MCDA Approach
Authors: Lorenčič Vivien , Twrdy Elen , Lep Marjan
Published: April 2022

When it comes to analyzing cruise port performance, port operators have a challenging task because there are no widely accepted or well-known procedures for evaluating cruise port performance. Any performance measures used by port authorities are rough and only offer an approximation of the terminal’s operational performance. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to present a multi-criteria assessment model to assist port authorities in evaluating cruise port performance from a multidisciplinary perspective. We investigated the compatibility and utility of combining the AHP and TOPSIS methods in a proposed MCDA model for assessing cruise port performance. The AHP method was used to provide the weights of port performance indicators, and the TOPSIS method was used to assess the port performance and to create a rank list of ports. A case study involving four Mediterranean cruise ports, Barcelona, Piraeus, Civitavecchia, and Marseille, was used to show the model’s application. The case study results reveal that the safety–environmental aspect is the most important aspect in assessing cruise port performance. We compared the proposed model to a state-of-the-art paper and discovered that our model can successfully cope with various multi-criteria models for port performance assessment.
Towards Environmental Sustainability in China: Role of Globalization and Hydroelectricity Consumption
Authors: Özbay Rahmi Deniz , Athari Seyed Alireza , Saliba Chafic , Kirikkaleli Dervis
Published: April 2022

Countries encounter conflicting policy options in reaching fast development goals due to high resource use, rapid economic expansion, and environmental degradation. Thus, the present research examined the connection between CO2 emissions and urbanization, globalization, hydroelectricity, and economic expansion in China utilizing data spanning the period between 1985 and 2018. The novel quantile-on-quantile (QQ) and quantile regression (QR) approaches were applied to assess this interconnection. The QQ approach is characterized by its ability to incorporate quantile regression fundamentals and non-parametric estimation research. As a result, the method appears to transform the quantile of one parameter into another. The QQ outcomes revealed that in all quantiles (0.1–0.95), gross domestic product (GDP), urbanization, and globalization trigger CO2 emissions in China, while in each quantile (0.1–0.985), hydroelectricity consumption mitigates CO2 emissions. The QR outcomes also affirmed the outcomes of the QQ regression estimates. Policies are suggested based on these findings.
Tourism Dynamics and Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis between Mediterranean Islands—Evidence for Post-COVID-19 Strategies
Authors: Ruggieri Giovanni , Calò Patrizia
Published: April 2022

Tourism may not sustainably support territories with limited natural resource stock such as islands. The volume of visitor arrivals and the industry investments can increase the pressure even beyond sustainable levels. There is an evident and unresolved tension between these two great polarities, sustainability and economic growth driven by tourism. The aim for policymakers is to find an acceptable equilibrium between these two dimensions. This paper investigates tourism evolution between 2007 and 2019 in 15 Mediterranean islands, comparing tourism pressures through statistical indicators. The analysis will compare tourism demand and supply trends in these contexts. The performances will be evaluated to identify the islands’ positioning between sustainability needs and tourism development opportunities while considering post-COVID-19 challenges.
On Nonlinear Biharmonic Problems on the Heisenberg Group
Authors: Zuo Jiabin , Taarabti Said , An Tianqing , Repovš Dušan D.
Published: April 2022

We investigate the boundary value problem for biharmonic operators on the Heisenberg group. The inherent features of Hn make it an appropriate environment for studying symmetry rules and the interaction of analysis and geometry with manifolds. The goal of this paper is to prove that a weak solution for a biharmonic operator on the Heisenberg group exists. Our key tools are a version of the Mountain Pass Theorem and the classical variational theory. This paper will be of interest to researchers who are working on biharmonic operators on Hn.
An Adaptive Moving Mesh Method for Solving Optimal Control Problems in Viscous Incompressible Fluid
Authors: Lu Junxiang , Xue Hong , Duan Xianbao
Published: April 2022

An adaptive moving mesh method for optimal control problems in viscous incompressible fluid is proposed with the incompressible Navier–Stokes system used to describe the motion of the fluid. The moving distance of nodes in the adopted mesh moving strategy is found by solving a diffusion equation with source terms, and an algorithm that fully considers the characteristics of the control problem is given with symmetry reduction to the incompressible Navier–Stokes equations. Numerical examples are provided to show that the proposed algorithm can solve the optimal control problem stably and efficiently on the premise of ensuring high precision.
Degradation of Carbamazepine from Aqueous Solutions via TiO2-Assisted Photo Catalyze
Authors: Constantin Mirela Alina , Chiriac Florentina Laura , Gheorghe Stefania , Constantin Lucian Alexandru
Published: April 2022

Photocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine (CBZ) from spiked aqueous solutions, via a UV/TiO2 system, was investigated, and the optimum photocatalyst type (P25 Degussa) and dose (500 mg/L), as well as irradiation time (45 min), were established. The degradation process kinetics was studied, and a degradation rate constant of 3.14 × 10−5 M min−1 was calculated for CBZ, using the Langmuir–Hinshelwood equation. Experiments performed in the presence of scavengers showed that the main reactive species involved in the degradation process are holes and free hydroxyl radicals; superoxide radicals also play a role in CBZ degradation. Eight transformation products of CBZ were identified, and a possible degradation pathway, consisting of four routes, was proposed. Toxicity and genotoxicity tests were also performed for both untreated and treated CBZ solutions, proving that the use of a UV/TiO2 system represents a suitable treatment approach for aqueous systems with CBZ content.
A Biomonitoring Pilot Study in Workers from a Paints Production Plant Exposed to Pigment-Grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
Authors: Bergamaschi Enrico , Bellisario Valeria , Macrì Manuela , Buglisi Martina , Garzaro Giacomo , Squillacioti Giulia , Ghelli Federica , Bono Roberto , Fenoglio Ivana , Barbero Francesco , Riganti Chiara , Marrocco Antonella , Bonetta Sara , Carraro Elisabetta
Published: April 2022

Among particulate matter composing paints, titanium dioxide (TiO2) forms about 20% of the final suspension. Although TiO2 is broadly used in many applications, TiO2 powders represent an established respiratory hazard for workers with long-term exposure. In 35 workers of a paints production plant (15 exposed and 20 not exposed), we assessed pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-10, IL-17), surfactant protein D (SP-D) and Krebs von den Lungen-6 glycoprotein (KL-6) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). In urine samples, we measured 8-isoprostane (Isop) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) as biomarkers of oxidative stress, and Titanium (Ti-U) as a biomarker of exposure. Health status, habits and occupational history were recorded. Airborne respirable dusts and Ti were quantified. Particle number concentration and average diameter (nm) were detected by a NanoTracer™ monitoring device. Ti was measurable in filters collected at the respiratory breathing zone (0.11–0.44 µg/m3 8-h TWA). IL-1β and IL-10 values were significantly higher in exposed workers, whereas SP-D was significantly lower (p < 0.001). KL-6 was significantly higher in workers than in controls (p < 0.01). MDA levels were significantly increased in exposed workers and were positively correlated with Ti-U. Exposure to TiO2 in paint production is associated with the subtle alterations of lung pathobiology. These findings suggest the need for an integrated approach relying on both personal exposure and biomarker assessment to improve the hazard characterisation in occupational settings.
Risk Factors of Venous Thromboembolism in Noncritically Ill Patients Hospitalized for Acute COVID-19 Pneumonia Receiving Prophylactic-Dose Anticoagulation
Authors: Poletto Francesco , Spiezia Luca , Simion Chiara , Campello Elena , Dalla Valle Fabio , Tormene Daniela , Camporese Giuseppe , Simioni Paolo
Published: April 2022

Background: Therapeutic/intermediate-dose heparin reduces the risk of thromboembolic events but increases the risk of major bleeding in patients hospitalized for acute COVID-19 pneumonia. Objectives: To prospectively assess the incidence of objectively proven venous thromboembolism (VTE) and identify predisposing risk factors in a cohort of hospitalized patients with acute COVID-19 pneumonia undergoing prophylactic-dose heparin. Patients and methods: All consecutive patients admitted for acute COVID-19 pneumonia to the General Internal Medicine Unit of Padova University Hospital, Italy between November 2020 and April 2021, and undergoing prophylactic-dose heparin, were enrolled. Demographic and clinical characteristics and laboratory and radiological findings were recorded on admission. Cases were patients who developed VTE during their hospital stay. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to ascertain the risk factors associated with developing in-hospital VTE. Results: 208 patients (median age: 77 years; M/F 98/110) were included; 37 (18%) developed in-hospital VTE during a median follow-up of 10 days (IQR, 4–18). VTE patients were significantly younger (p = 0.004), more obese (p = 0.002), and had a lower Padua prediction score (p < 0.03) and reduced PaO2/FIO2 ratio (p < 0.03) vs. controls. Radiological findings of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates were significantly more frequent in VTE patients than controls (p = 0.003). Multivariable regression showed that obesity (1.75, 95% CI 1.02–3.36; p = 0.04) and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on X-rays (2.39, 95% CI 1.22–5.69; p = 0.04) were correlated with increased risk of in-hospital VTE. Conclusions: Obesity and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on imaging may help clinicians to identify patients admitted to medical wards for acute COVID-19 pneumonia at risk of developing VTE despite prophylactic-dose heparin. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether the administration of therapeutic/intermediate-dose heparin may help prevent VTE episodes without further increasing the bleeding risk.
How Social Contexts May Shape Online Participatory Violence Prevention Interventions for Youth? Views of Researchers and Practitioners
Authors: Ndungu Jane , Ngcobo-Sithole Magnolia , Gibbs Andrew
Published: April 2022

There is increasing interest in the possibility of delivering violence prevention interventions online. This interest has been intensified by the ‘stay at home’ mandates brought about by COVID-19, which has pushed violence prevention practitioners to find innovative ways to deliver violence prevention interventions during the pandemic. Our study sought to understand the ways in which social contexts may enhance or impede participatory interventions for youth online. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews with researchers and practitioners based in various parts of the world. Data were analysed using thematic network analysis. Results indicated that online participatory violence prevention interventions may on the one hand be undermined by material factors such as access to devices, familiarity with technology, Internet infrastructure, and recruitment strategies. On the other hand, young people’s preference for online engagement, the ability to reach those less inclined to take part in in-person interventions, and the potential for continued engagement in cases of participants on the move were raised. Online group-based participatory violence interventions are crucial for situations when in-person meeting may not be possible. We present initial thoughts on how social contexts might impact the occurrence of these interventions online. More evidence is needed to help us understand how the social contexts can shape the outcomes of online participatory violence prevention interventions.
Neutralización con KOH del aceite de pescado para la obtención de un efluente fertilizante
Authors: Cherrepano Manrique Reynaldo Francisco , Vélez Chang Yasmin Jesús , Legua Cárdenas José Antonio
Published: April 2022

La presente propuesta es convertir un efluente en un recurso económico, para tal propósito se realizó pruebas experimentales a nivel laboratorio, donde se ensayó la neutralización en la refinación del aceite de pescado, el hidróxido de potasio como agente neutralizante que se propone sustituir al hidróxido de sodio, que actualmente la industria aceitera utiliza, para neutralizar la  acidez libre del aceite crudo  de  pescado. Al realizarse la neutralización con hidróxido de potasio para reducir la acidez libre de los aceites, y realizar los lavados del aceite y neutralizar la acidez de estas aguas con hidróxido de amonio, se obtiene una solución mezcla con propiedades fertilizantes. Para mostrar las propiedades fertilizantes de esta mezcla obtenida se utilizaron como fertilizante foliar aplicado al cultivo  rabanito,  para ello se realizó  la  experimentación en campo, se hizo la instalación utilizando el Diseño de Bloques Completamente Aleatorio, con cinco tratamientos.
Práticas de Educação Ambiental na agricultura familiar: estudo de caso em cooperativa de agricultores no bairro Mucunã, Maracanaú (CE)
Authors: Dias Joelma dos Santos , Sousa Janacinta Nogueira de , Barbosa Rifandreo Monteiro , Gondim Franklin Aragão
Published: April 2022

A Educação Ambiental (EA) é precursora das questões relacionadas aos problemas ambientais, objetivando uma relação harmônica e equilibrada entre o homem e o meio ambiente. Tem sido utilizada como uma ferramenta para promover conscientização ambiental, neste caso, com agricultores através de práticas de EA. Neste estudo, partiu-se do pressuposto que a Agroecologia e a Educação Ambiental podem ser reconhecidas como áreas fundamentais para o desenvolvimento do cooperativismo agrícola propondo rupturas com a organização da sociedade e com o modelo convencional de agricultura. O objetivo deste estudo é evidenciar as contribuições da assistência técnica prestada à cooperativa de agricultores da comunidade Mucunã (Maracanaú – CE) para o fortalecimento de práticas sustentáveis na agricultura. Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica e exploratória descrevendo as ações de Educação Ambiental com produtores rurais da Cooperativa de Agricultores e Criadores de Maracanaú (COOPACRIM), no ano de 2019. Com isso, concluiu-se que o cooperativismo aliado às práticas agroecológicas tem se demonstrado como ferramentas importantes para a emancipação econômica e política da população que vive nos espaços rurais. Identificou-se também que práticas de Educação Ambiental contribuem para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
Educação Ambiental e escolas médicas: estudo documental dos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos de medicina do Centro-Oeste brasileiro (2020)
Authors: Usevicius Priscila Maria Alvares , Tavares Giovana Galvão
Published: April 2022

Este artigo apresenta resultado de pesquisa sobre Educação Ambiental no ensino superior e tem por objetivo verificar a inserção da Educação Ambiental nos cursos de medicina das escolas médicas situadas na região Centro-Oeste do Brasil. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental de abordagem qualitativa. Os documentos utilizados foram as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (2014) e os Projetos Pedagógicos dos cursos de medicina. Percebeu-se que nem todas as escolas médicas estudadas tem em seu currículo a Educação Ambiental. Em sua maioria, desconsideram a Política Nacional de Educação Ambiental no que concerne à contextualização, transversalidade e interdisciplinaridade.
O impacto de uma trilha ecológica na ampliação das concepções de natureza em alunos de uma Unidade de Conservação
Authors: Pinto Adrielly de Kássia Menezes , Lopes Luciane Barbosa , Assis Davison Márcio Silva de , Tavares-Martins Ana Cláudia Caldeira
Published: April 2022

Dentro do contexto dos graves problemas ambientais relacionados à falta de informações sobre a natureza, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência de ações pedagógicas na ressignificação das concepções de natureza, em alunos de duas escolas do ensino fundamental no município de Soure. Neste sentido, foram aplicados mapas mentais como ferramenta diagnóstico antes e após as intervenções, para avaliar o impacto das ações. Os resultados revelam que houve uma ampliação em 29% dos participantes, deste modo, conclui-se que o trabalho para ampliação de concepções deve ocorrer de maneira continua trabalhando-se dentro do contexto escolar, familiar e cotidiano, não limitando-se a ações pontuais.
Conservação dos recursos naturais em Projeto de Assentamento Agroextrativista Ilha do Mutum (PA)
Authors: Pureza Enil do Socorro de Sousa
Published: April 2022

Os Projetos de Assentamento Agroextrativista (PAE’s) visam promover a reforma agrária ecológica regularizando a situação fundiária de populações tradicionais extrativistas introduzindo a dimensão ambiental. A Ilha do Mutum vivenciou diversos períodos que refletem as suas relações comerciais e a conservação de recursos naturais. O objetivo desse estudo é discutir a conservação dos recursos naturais a partir dos modos de produção da borracha, da madeira, do palmito, do açaí, e do camarão, analisando os fatos acontecidos antes e depois da ilha se transformar um PAE. Os assentados demonstram-se cientes de que os rios e a floresta são as fontes do sustento das famílias, do mesmo modo, afirmam que esse consumo precisa pautar-se em atitudes que não venham esgotar os recursos naturais.
Educação Ambiental: uma análise geográfica do lixão a céu aberto na cidade de Itamarati (AM)
Authors: Nascimento Wellington de Paula , Rodrigues Eubia Andréa , Billacres Máximo Alfonso Rodrigues , Rabelo Francisco Davy Braz
Published: April 2022

O artigo é um estudo que descreve os principais impactos socioambientais do lixão. Com uma abordagem qualitativa observacional e documental, tem como base os conhecimentos prévios do lugar e o objetivo de identificar os impactos socioambientais provenientes do descarte dos resíduos sólidos em lixões a céu aberto. Os resultados alcançados mostraram que a população itamaratiense, não se diferindo das demais cidades brasileiras, ainda faz o descarte em lixões a céu aberto próximo a área urbana, ficando perceptível que os resíduos quando não tratados e despejados podem causar sérios impactos ao meio ambiente e, consequentemente, à sociedade, a longo ou em curto prazo, dependendo de sua intensidade.
Agenda ambiental da administração pública: A3P como instrumento de Educação Ambiental no Instituto Federal do Amazonas
Authors: Almeida Valdiney Ferreira de , Simão Maria Olívia de Albuquerque Ribeiro , Limont Marcelo , Sabino Artemízia Rodrigues , Martins Elisângela Karine , Almeida Graciele Bianquim
Published: April 2022

Este artigo analisa a Agenda Ambiental da Administração Pública (A3P) e sua aplicabilidade como instrumento de Educação Ambiental (EA) no Instituto Federal do Amazonas (IFAM). Trata-se de um estudo de natureza qualitativa, com aplicação de questionário semiestruturado aos gestores do IFAM, observação in loco e a Análise de Conteúdo. A Aderência à A3P pelo IFAM ficou acima de 60%, contudo, no envolvimento da comunidade acadêmica nas ações de EA, identificaram-se ações pontuais, como evento com discentes e servidores, distribuição de caneca sustentável e garrafinha squeeze, equipamentos eletrônicos reutilizados em aulas práticas, hortas, plantas e arborização. Assim, conclui-se que a ausência de projetos sistematizados e institucionais, de gestão participativa e comunicação eficiente na comunidade são os principais percalços para que A3P seja eficientemente utilizada como instrumento de EA no IFAM.
O compromisso social da Educação Ambiental no âmbito da escassez hídrica
Authors: Moreira Glaucio Alã Vasconcelos , Gonçalves Manuel Vitor Portugal , Porciúncula Débora Carol Luz da
Published: April 2022

O debate sobre a pedagogia e política que subjaz a questão hídrica se faz necessário porque o acesso a este bem comum e basilar à vida com dignidade, em quantidade e qualidade suficiente, é desigual entre os sujeitos sociais, o que ameaça a reprodução material e simbólica da vida humana nas escalas local, regional e, no limite, das sociedades globais, e da vida não humana, em uma perspectiva ecocêntrica. Desta forma, passa-se a enfrentar uma urgência em relação à sua demanda planetária, acarretando uma série de impactos socioambientais. O presente texto tem por objetivo evidenciar os sentidos atribuídos à Educação Ambiental e seu papel transformador relacionados aos eventos causados pela crise hídrica, bem como identificar as práticas ambientais, e sua responsabilidade social em diferentes situações.
Connectivity-based Cortical Parcellation via Contrastive Learning on Spatial-Graph Convolution
Authors: You Peiting , Li Xiang , Zhang Fan , Li Quanzheng
Published: April 2022

Objective
. Objective of this work is the development and evaluation of a cortical parcellation framework based on tractography-derived brain structural connectivity.
Impact Statement
. The proposed framework utilizes novel spatial-graph representation learning methods for solving the task of cortical parcellation, an important medical image analysis and neuroscientific problem.
Introduction
. The concept of “connectional fingerprint” has motivated many investigations on the connectivity-based cortical parcellation, especially with the technical advancement of diffusion imaging. Previous studies on multiple brain regions have been conducted with promising results. However, performance and applicability of these models are limited by the relatively simple computational scheme and the lack of effective representation of brain imaging data.
Methods
. We propose the Spatial-graph Convolution Parcellation (SGCP) framework, a two-stage deep learning-based modeling for the graph representation brain imaging. In the first stage, SGCP learns an effective embedding of the input data through a self-supervised contrastive learning scheme with the backbone encoder of a spatial-graph convolution network. In the second stage, SGCP learns a supervised classifier to perform voxel-wise classification for parcellating the desired brain region.
Results
. SGCP is evaluated on the parcellation task for 5 brain regions in a 15-subject DWI dataset. Performance comparisons between SGCP, traditional parcellation methods, and other deep learning-based methods show that SGCP can achieve superior performance in all the cases.
Conclusion
. Consistent good performance of the proposed SGCP framework indicates its potential to be used as a general solution for investigating the regional/subregional composition of human brain based on one or more connectivity measurements.
PENGUKURAN STRES KERJA DAN BEBAN KERJA MENTAL BERDASARKAN SHIFT KERJA MENGGUNAKAN METODE NASA-TASK LOAD INDEKS (TLX) DAN DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTIC
Authors: Simanjuntak Risma Adelina
Published: April 2022

WL Alumunium is a company engaged in the manufacture of household appliances in the Yogyakarta Special Region. WL Aluminum produces various types of products, including pans, kettles, citel sticks and pans. The company has two work shifts, namely in the morning 07.00 - 11.30 and noon at 12.30 - 16.00 WIB. The majority of workers are male and the research is carried out specifically in the production section.

In this study, 2 (two) methods were used, namely NASA-task load index (TLX) and descriptive analytic. The NASA-TLX method is used to calculate the workload and work stress felt by employees through the calculation of six indicators, namely physical needs, mental needs, performance, effort, stress levels and time requirements, and descriptive analysis is used to describe the subject and describe workload and work stress. that happened. The purpose of this method is to determine the workload and work stress of employees based on each work shift.

The results of the study using NASA-TLX showed that the workload for both shifts was in the high category, namely between the score of 50-79, but for the work stress indicator it was the lowest level of the six NASA-TLX indicators, so that even though the workload in the current condition was high, workers could still survive with work activities because they are accustomed to existing work activities. Through descriptive analytic, it can be seen that the biggest workload felt by employees for each work shift is physical needs. It can be seen that employees aged 50 and over tire more quickly because the decrease in physical energy during work activities is faster than younger employees.
PENERAPAN SISTEM PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA SURYA (PLTS) SEBAGAI PENGGERAK POMPA AIR PADA INSTALASI PENGOLAHAN AIR LIMBAH
Authors: Subandi Subandi , Handiyanto Muhammad Dimas Surya
Published: April 2022

The need for poultry meat as public consumption from year to year is increasing, the price is relatively cheap and the commodity is continuously available. This has also led to an increase in the Chicken Slaughterhouse (RPA) industry. Wastewater from this chicken slaughterhouse has a high organic content so that it has the potential to pollute the environment, so we need a system for waste management. The Waste Water Treatment Plant (IPAL) functions to treat wastewater produced by community members. This IPAL uses a radial flow anaerobic system consisting of a rabic pro tank and an up flow filter tank. Water from sewage treatment can be directly channeled into rivers because it meets the quality standards of liquid waste. These IPAL treatment units consist of a control tank (screening), sedimentation tank, anaerobic reactor, aerobic reactor, final sedimentation tank and sludge drying bed sludge treatment which uses an electric pump to drain the waste to a filtration tank. This electric pump uses electrical power supply from the Solar Power Plant (PLTS) and PLN. The research results to be achieved are evaluating the utilization and performance of PLTS and planning a management model so that the IPAL can function optimally and sustainably.
Traction splinting (EAVAST protocol) versus operative fixation of proximal phalanx fractures: a comparative study of patient outcomes
Authors: Hopkins Alyse D , Barry Nick P , Bowman Sebastian RA , Sathasivam Sivapirabu , Kumar Rohit J , Preketes Angelo P , Dowd Michael B
Published: April 2022

**Introduction** Phalangeal fractures are common, frequently deformed and unstable, and are regularly managed operatively. However, closed methods of reduction are increasing. This study aimed to compare functional outcomes for a non-operative cohort using a skin traction method developed by the Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia, termed ‘early active vector adjustable skin traction’ or EAVAST, compared to operatively managed patients. **Methods** A prospective cohort study of patients who underwent operative fixation or traction using the EAVAST protocol between January 2018 and January 2020. Patients were managed on a case-by-case basis by fracture type and the mechanism of injury. Functional outcomes were assessed at three months post intervention using total active motion (TAM), mean strength and QuickDASH (Q-DASH) scores. Measurements were conducted by independent clinicians with patients wearing gloves to blind the assessor to signs of intervention. **Results** Of the 38 patients identified for inclusion in the study, 15 underwent operative fixation and 23 underwent traction. There were no significant differences found between the two groups for all outcome measures. The mean TAM, mean strength and Q-DASH scores for the traction and operative groups were 90.8 per cent versus 90.7 per cent (_p _= 0.97), 84 per cent versus 79 per cent (_p_ = 0.58) and 1.48 versus 2.5 (_p_ = 0.54), respectively. **Conclusions** We found no clinically or statistically significant difference between EAVAST protocol and operative man-agement of proximal phalanx fractures. Future study is now warranted, ideally a multi-centre prospective randomised controlled trial with blinded assessment of outcomes including a cost–benefit analysis comparing standardised operative and traction techniques.
PET positive tattoo lymphadenopathy: a case report and literature review
Authors: Lonie Sarah , Fong Alisha , Gregory Peter , Jain Manish , Pratt George F
Published: April 2022

Lymphadenopathy related to tattoo ink has been reported previously, however, this is the only case of benign PET positive tattoo lymphadenopathy resulting in unnecessary invasive surgery reported to date.
Unexpected diagnosis of a pilomatrixoma in an infant: a case report
Authors: Wong Daniel WH , Chew Timothy , Gibson Edward , Carney Bernard
Published: April 2022

Case report of a large pilomatrixoma presenting in an ex-premature infant reaffirming the need for a vigilant approach when managing paediatric skin lesions.
Toolkit for the management of breast implants and the importance of Informed educated consent
Authors: Deva Anand K , Ashton Mark
Published: April 2022

NSW Health has released a toolkit for the management of breast implants outlining the standards of safe clinical practice, credentialing, informed and educated consent and ongoing duty of care.
The Effect of Perceived Usefulness, Trust and Visual Information toward Attitude and Purchase Intention
Authors: Mulyani Vika Gustyana , Najib Moh Farid , Guteres Alexandre Desausa
Published: April 2022

Bandung is a culinary city in Indonesia that continues to show the growth of restaurants in the region. It provides intense competition for business people in the culinary industry to keep them alive. The consumer trend itself was change about how-to learning company not through advertising but the article becomes the choice, such as in Instagram. The study was aimed at identifying the influence of Instagram Food Blogger elements (perceived usefulness, trust, and visual information) on consumer buying attitudes and purchase intention. To test the proposed model, this study applies variance-based structural equations Partial least squares (PLS) modeling with a sample of 200 Instagram Food Blogger recommendations’ readers in Bandung, Indonesia. The results show all variables have a positive effect on attitudes and purchase intention, only perceived usefulness does not show a significant effect on purchase intention. As a follow-up on the results of the study, the managerial implication of these findings is discussed.
THE COLORS OF THE UN.SEEN CITY IASI
Authors: Petrovici Liliana-Mihaela
Published: April 2022

Historical, architectural, and environmental values preserving specific atmospheres of the cities enhance the sense of cultural continuity and diversity over time, being resources of identity, inspiration, and hope. As the patrimony becomes active in the public consciousness, it enhances the citizens� sense of identity and functions as a psychological anchor over time, connecting generations around common values and roots. The current paper describes the results and impact of the activities for children and youth within the cultural project �Un.seen Ia?i Stories. Architecture" that was created by the author in order to enhance the public awareness of the less known architecture of the city of Iasi from North East of Romania. This initiative of valorization of the local heritage from Iasi aims to inform and creatively involve the young public, working to determine engagement and appropriation, towards a responsible generation, able to respect, valorize and protect the architectural heritage. The educational activities within this project render for pupils and students new opportunities to creatively see, live and enjoy the less known patrimony. The works of art and photography created within this project enrich with meaning and color the imaginary of architecture in the public consciousness.
HISTORICAL CARS AS HISTORICAL HERITAGE TO PRESERVE
Authors: Stochino Emanuele
Published: April 2022

This article shows how in the last two decades UNESCO had started to recognize the nonprofit international association the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens (FIVA) historical cars as part of its world heritage initiative. FIVA was founded in 1966 and its aim is the preservation, restoration, use and culture of mechanically propelled road vehicles. In 2017, FIVA was recognised by UNESCO as the body for Historical Vehicles and related Culture. The 1895 Carl Benz patent "car with internal combustion engine" was embodied into the UNESCO �Memory of the World� project. In 2020, the Mille Miglia historical car rally committee opened a procedure to have the event included in UNESCO�s Representative List of Intangible Heritage.
Mujeres mayores afroperuanas. Limitación de la movilidad, autocuidado y participación social
Authors: González-Farfán María Eugenia , Olórtegui-Moncada Amelia
Published: April 2022

Objetivo: describir el funcionamiento humano en un grupo de mujeres mayores afroperuanas. Materiales y métodos: estudio de tipo exploratorio, descriptivo, transversal, no experimental, no aleatorio y por conveniencia. La muestra estuvo conformada por 36 mujeres mayores afroperuanas de la Asociación Mujer Negra y Desarrollo de Lima (Lima Metropolitana y San Vicente de Cañete). Los criterios de inclusión fueron ser socia, adulta mayor, asistir a la convocatoria y firmar el consentimiento informado.  Se aplicó la Lista de Cotejo de la Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento de la Discapacidad y de la Salud (CIF). Resultados: en el dominio “Movilidad”, el 8.4% utilizaba algún tipo de equipamiento para desplazarse con diferente grado de dificultad y el 44.5% realizaba alguna actividad física, mientras que en el dominio “Actividades de autocuidado” en promedio, más del 75% refirió no tener dificultad y finalmente en el dominio “Participación en la vida social organizada” el 47.2% refirió tener dificultad en el uso de dispositivos móviles. Sin embargo, más del 50% indicó no tener dificultad en las demás áreas de este dominio. Conclusión: la población en proceso de envejecimiento requiere una respuesta integral de salud pública que tome en cuenta la enorme diversidad de los estados de salud y funcionales con la eliminación de los estereotipos e inequidades.