bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perception about female entrepreneuship and the representation of women accountants in Sousa-PB
Authors: De Oliveira Pordeus Lourena , Ferreira Marques de Melo Janaina , Queiroz Reis Cristiane
Published: April 2024

The field of accounting is no exception to the rule in terms of female evolution and with regard to its historical characteristics: the insertion of women in the labor market. It is worth noting, however, that gender inequality still exists, as women, in addition to receiving lower wages than men, still have their capacity tested within organizations, either due to the risk of pregnancy and/or a greater sense of responsibility within the home. The present study aims to identify the challenges faced in the accounting area by women in the city of Sousa-PB. To this end, a questionnaire was made on Google Forms and made available to respondents through a link sent by email and WhatsApp to undergraduate students at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campus Sousa, of the Accounting Sciences course, as well as for women accountants registered with the CRC, in that municipality. The main results of the research denote the entrepreneurial characteristics present in the welcomed public, which found that the majority of this public, in its entirety female, has a potential entrepreneurial profile, in addition to concluding that women have total prominence as an agent of transformation of society.
Organizational moral harassment: A revision of normative matrix (Inter) national
Authors: Henrique Vieira Anderson , Oliveira Almeida Lívia , Formiga de Almeida Pedro Lucas
Published: April 2024

Moral harassment is the term used to refer to conduct whose purpose is to damage the subjective elements of the individual, such as honor and dignity. As a result of this configuration, it is all too present in labor relations due to the control instruments put in place to guarantee productivity, outlining what is identified as organizational Moral harassment. Thus, since it is an abusive practice that affects constitutionally protected legal assets, it is urgent to propose reflections that have this issue as their centrality, and it is worth asking: is there adequate legislative protection given by the Brazilian legal system to cases of organizational Moral harassment in the workplace? The general aim of this article is to analyze the legislative protection provided by the Brazilian legal system for cases of workplace Moral harassment. To obtain possible answers, bibliographical and documentary techniques were used. The research is also empirical, with a qualitative-quantitative approach. It was concluded that the lack of regulations at federal level makes it difficult to identify the elements that configure organizational Moral harassment, as well as impacting on the effective protection of labour rights.
Correlation between waste generation, population and GDP of cities in Sergipe, Brazil
Authors: Gomes da Silva Júnior Carlos , Caetano Vieira Zacarias , Maria Caldas dos Santos Eliglesia , Lucas dos Santos Barros Wanderson , Luis Machado Hussain Alejandro
Published: April 2024

The problem of solid waste (garbage or rubble) is a global problem that affects the environment, public health, and the quality of life of people all over the world. In this work, a literature review and quantitative research were carried out on the websites of the Institute of Water and Sanitation and Dataviva of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, to collect the data needed to verify whether or not there is a correlation between population size, waste generation and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. This work used the correlation coefficient, which is widely used to measure the relationships between variables and what they represent, and is important for drawing up overviews in studies with many related variables so that it is possible to understand how the variability of one affects the other. The results show that population size and per capita waste generation showed a weak positive correlation and GDP per capita and per capita waste generation showed a very weak negative correlation. It can be concluded that economic and population aspects can influence the total volume of waste generated, but that they did not emerge as determining factors in isolation, showing that different populations (in terms of age structure, household arrangement structure, and cultural habits, among others) practice different consumption patterns, generating different amounts of solid waste.
Aggressive behaviors and oppositional defiant disorder: An analysis of the relationship between aggressive behaviors in childhood
Authors: Marques Sousa Emilly , Aparecida Ferreira Menezes Suassuna Maria , Lúcia Pereira Costa Fernanda , Maria Braga Fernandes Abreu Hilana
Published: April 2024

Child development is a period of learning processes, which is why dysfunctional behaviors are common. However, these behaviors may exist situationally or, depending on their persistence, may constitute oppositional defiant disorder. The aim of this article was to carry out a systematic review of studies focusing on certain aggressive behaviors in childhood and the possibility of a relationship with the diagnosis of ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), seeking to identify their causes and repercussions from early diagnosis. The search for articles was carried out in the Scielo; Lilacs; BVS databases during the months of March to May, using the terms: "Oppositional Defiant Disorder", "Childhood", "Aggressiveness" and "Behavior". Thus, this is a systematic review of the literature of an exploratory and descriptive nature in the year 2023. The final database included in the analysis consisted of 7 articles published from 2019 to 2023. However, the selected studies show a clear relationship between the influence of context on the development of oppositional defiant disorder in childhood, so children who develop in environments with aggressive communication tend to be more likely to be diagnosed with ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder).
Anti-inflammatory effect of the Mediterranean diet in women with endometriosis: a literature review
Authors: De Barros Amando Alencar Lara , Kallana Linhares de Oliveira Ingridd , Costa Paulino Bárbara , Nunes Vieira Jallyne , De Araújo Torres Rayanne
Published: April 2024

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects many women and presents symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and infertility, which interfere with quality of life, damaging physical and mental health, as well as social and intimate relationships. Therefore, changing eating habits, with the adoption of diets rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and like the Mediterranean pattern, can interfere with the pathophysiological processes of the disease, such as inflammation, metabolism and hormone activity. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to investigate evidence on the anti-inflammatory effect of the Mediterranean diet as a therapeutic approach in the context of endometriosis. To this end, this study consists of a complete literature analysis related to the topic addressed, using the PubMed (US National Library of Medicine) databases. Applying the descriptors in Health Science (DeCs): Mediterranean diet, anti-inflammatory diet, endometriosis and nutrition. For the inclusion criteria, complete articles published in the last 5 years, written in Portuguese and English, were selected. Regarding the results, it was verified that the different nutrient modifiers present in the Mediterranean diet provide anti-inflammatory effects that reduce pain, control hormones and improve the quality of life of women diagnosed with endometriosis. However, given the results obtained, the Mediterranean diet presents promising results in combating pain and inflammatory processes, and can be used as a nutritional strategy for the treatment and prevention of endometriosis.
Technology and sexual abuse - The role of technology in facilitating child and adolescent sexual abuse: A systematic review
Authors: Maria Cezário Quaresma Vitória , Aparecida Ferreira Suassuna Maria , Maria Braga Fernandes Abreu Hilana , Maria Temóteo Lúcia
Published: April 2024

Child and adolescent sexual abuse is a reality that affects countless children and adolescents, harming and violating the physical, emotional and psychological integrity of the victims. There are numerous factors that cause vulnerability in this public, one of them being the technological means, due to the influences that the media causes, the exposure of children and adolescents and the facilitation of communication between aggressors and victims. To analyze the relationship between the use of technologies and child and adolescent sexual abuse, exploring how these technological tools have been used to facilitate the sexual abuse of children and adolescents. This is a systematic review of the literature. The search for articles was carried out from the Virtual Health Library (VHL); Lilacs; Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO); National Library of Medicine (PubMed). The descriptors used to search for the articles were: Child and adolescent sexual abuse, technologies and pedophilia. The Boolean operator AND was used to cross-reference the terms. Regarding the inclusion criteria used: complete articles, available and indexed in the aforementioned databases, free of charge, in the Portuguese language, published in the last five years between 2019 and 2023 related to the theme. Monographs, book chapters, paid articles, duplicate studies, in another language, and published before 2019 were excluded as exclusion criteria. Modern technologies, such as the internet and social networks, are means that facilitate the increase in cases of child and adolescent sexual abuse.
Integrated Energy Solutions: A Call for Inclusion of Non-Technical Factors
Authors: Mahdavi Ardeshir , Berger Christiane , Ghiassi Neda
Published: April 2024

The central supposition put forward in this paper is that typical building-related energy efficiency measures do not automatically yield the looked-for large-scale environmental effects. Rather, many such measures entail two kinds of reductionism, in that they i) treat buildings detached from the larger system (such as the urban context), to which they belong; ii) concentrate on solutions, which are predominantly technological in nature. As a consequence, the complexity of the challenge may be neglected, along with other non-technical, yet potentially critical areas of concern. Such areas include, inter alia, economy, politics, policy, as well as societal and psychological circumstances. In this paper, we discuss a few typical instances of such reductionist stances to shed light on factors that impede their utility. Moreover, we highlight a few instances of systemic methods that have been suggested as having the potential to address complex problems in general, and the environmental implications of energy efficiency measures in the context of the built environment in particular.
Using Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Brick and Tile Industry
Authors: Wallat Stefan , Adler Wolfgang , Rimpel Ekhard , Giese Rigo
Published: April 2024

For a significant reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it is assumed that hydrogen (H2) will substitute natural gas in the upcoming years. Therefore, the operational limitations of the existing burner technology must be evaluated when the hydrogen content in the fuel is increased. To investigate the H2-readiness of typical burners, numerical simulations and experimental investigations were carried out in test facilities and in an industrial tunnel kiln system in the brick and tile industry. The results of the examination of the existing conventional burner for natural gas and an additive manufactured dual-fuel burner for natural gas and H2 will be presented. The investigations carried out so far suggest that it is possible to use H2 in addition to natural gas as a fuel gas for tunnel kilns in the brick and tile industry. Ongoing investigations by means of simulations and measurements of the industrial tunnel kiln will provide further insights into this.
Replacing Fossil-Fueled Combined Heat and Power Plants with Malta’s Pumped Heat Energy Storage Technology to Provide Clean Power and District Heat
Authors: Runkel Finn , Hippler-Nettlau Janina
Published: April 2024

This study analyzes the potential integration of a 100 MWel, 36-hour Malta Pumped Heat Energy Storage (PHES) system into the district heating network of the city of Hamburg, Germany, using energy from a nearby offshore wind farm that would otherwise be curtailed to charge the system. Publicly available data showing the times when curtailment instructions were given by the transmission system operator were used to determine the hours during which the storage system should be charged. Malta’s proprietary hourly performance model was used to simulate the behavior and performance of different plant configurations. It was shown that this configuration could avoid the curtailment of 227 GWhel of wind energy per year. The study showed that the system could provide 117 GWhel of electricity to the grid, as well as 72 GWhth of thermal energy for Hamburg’s district heating network, during periods where less renewable energy was available. This system could reduce the annual CO2 emissions by 101,400 tonnes compared to the coal-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant that it would replace.
Green Marketing and Consumer Behavior: An Analytical Literature Review and Marketing Implications
Authors: Chea Ashford C.
Published: April 2024

The article’s purpose has been to conduct a comprehensive and critical review of the empirical literature on green marketing and consumer behavior to determine emerging issues and trends. It begins with an outline of the relevant theoretical framework that underpins green marketing and consumer behavior. Next, the paper presents a rigorous analysis of the current scientific literature. This is followed by an assessment of emerging trends and issues derived from the literature review. Lastly, the article draws relevant marketing implications and outlines appropriate recommendations for managerial decision-making.
長期八段錦訓練改善中高齡女性的身體組成、骨質密度與步態穩定性
Authors: 洪彰岑 洪彰岑 , 何健章 何健章 , 姜義浪 姜義浪 , 林育如 林育如 , Yu-Ju Lin 陳昀宗
Published: April 2024

目的：探討24週八段錦訓練對中高齡女性的身體組成、骨質密度與步態穩定性的影響。方法：44名中高齡女性 (年齡，70.1 ± 7.9歲；身高，153.2 ± 5.9公分；體重，58.5 ± 8.6公斤) 分組至：(一)運動訓練組 (TG)、(二) 無運動訓練組 (CG)。TG組受試者從事連續24週、每週3次、每次60分鐘的八段錦訓練；CG組在實驗期間維持日常作息，無規律運動。結果：24週訓練後，TG組的肌肉重、骨質密度與步行速度皆顯著高於 (p < .05) CG組。此外，TG組的脂肪重與左右腳步幅差異皆顯著低於 (p < .05) CG組。結論：長期八段錦訓練可改善中高齡女性的身體組成、骨質密度與步態穩定性，對肥胖、肌少症與骨質疏鬆症的預防，具有正面的幫助。

 

Purpose: We investigated the effects of 24 weeks of Ba Duan Jin training on the body composition, bone mineral density (BMD), and gait stability of middle-aged and older women. Methods: Forty-four middle-aged and older women (average age: 70.1 ± 7.9 years [range: 50–89 years]; average height: 153.2 ± 5.9 cm; average weight: 58.5 ± 8.6 kg) were assigned to either exercise training group (TG) or sedentary control group (CG). The TG performed Ba Duan Jin training for 60 minutes per day (3 days a week for 24 weeks), whereas the CG continued to live a sedentary lifestyle. Results: After 24 weeks of training, the TG exhibited significantly (p < .05) greater increases in muscle mass, BMD, and walking speed compared to the CG. In addition, after training, the TG had lower (p < .05) fat mass and left–right asymmetry compared to the CG. Conclusion: Ba Duan Jin training can be a feasible method for improving body composition, BMD, and gait stability in middle-aged and older women. This training method may also reduce the risk of obesity, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis in this population.

 
TUC Urban Lab Profile: León, Mexico
Authors: Ramírez Andrea , González Barbosa Sabrina , Guerra Flávia , Ramos-Galvez Alejandra , Sandholz Simone , Roll Michael , Campos-Sánchez Mariana , Enríquez-Alcaraz Ana Iris , Villasís-Escobedo Andrea , Pozos-Espinosa Óscar Jair
Published: April 2024

After almost two years in operation, the challenges and key achievements of the TUC Urban Lab established in León, Mexico, provide valuable lessons for sustaining ongoing activities, accelerating broader transformations and guiding similar efforts elsewhere: 1. ESTABLISHING THE UL AS A NEUTRAL SPACE FOR DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION: The UL León has become a space for constructive discussions, gradually involving multiple stakeholders and fostering collaboration, despite differing interests. However, further steps are necessary to identify and empower new leaderships for sustaining, institutionalizing and scaling UL processes and outcomes. Enhancing community ownership, not just over implementation but also over planning and maintenance of solutions, could maximize the impact of the UL. 2. FOSTERING URBAN CHANGE THROUGH PARTICIPATION AND NEW LEADERSHIPS: The diversity of interests and agendas represented in the UL León fostered experimentation at the intersection of environmental, climate and social challenges. While UL initiatives promoted community leadership, especially mobilizing female leaders, more strategic engagement is needed to foster meaningful citizen participation in urban change dynamics, including climate-related policy and investment decisions. 3. DEVELOPING CAPACITIES AND SYNERGIES FOR CLIMATE ACTION: Capacity development can enhance UL impact through skills that motivate community ownership and changes in lifestyles and behaviours. In particular, a transformative communication skill set can reinforce social changes as a means for facilitating the identification of synergies and cross-fertilization between the climate and social justice agendas.
TUC Urban Lab Profile: Naucalpan, Mexico
Authors: Roll Michael , Romero Magallán Marisol , Ramírez Andrea , Guerra Flávia , Ramos-Galvez Alejandra , Sandholz Simone , Campos-Sánchez Mariana , Zubicaray Gorka , Villasís-Escobedo Óscar Jair , Enríquez-Alcaraz Ana Iris
Published: April 2024

After almost two years in operation, the challenges and key achievements of the TUC Urban Lab established in Naucalpan, Mexico, provide valuable lessons for sustaining ongoing activities, accelerating broader transformations and guiding similar efforts elsewhere: 1. RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF UL MEMBERSHIP FLUCTUATION: If a core group of UL members exists, changes in UL membership are to be expected and are often beneficial. Such change can already be planned for as soon as the UL enters a new phase, for example when moving from planning to implementation of concrete action. UL facilitators should support the integration of new members to maximize the benefit of their new perspectives and contributions for ongoing UL work. 2. ADDRESSING LIMITED REPRESENTATION OF RESIDENTS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR: Participation processes need a sound methodology and creative thinking. Even with the best of intentions and adequate facilitation, certain groups or sectors are particularly difficult to involve in the ULs. This may be because some UL members have doubts and see potential risks associated with the participation of others, or because the other actors see no benefits or are just not interested. Going forward, the UL Naucalpan will consider alternative, innovative and locally specific approaches and formats to encourage participation and meaningful engagement by these stakeholders. 3. BUILDING ON DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES TO FOSTER NEW NETWORKS AND MUTUAL TRUST: By providing a setting for the exchange and constructive discussion of diverse perspectives, knowledge, interests and opinions, the UL approach fosters the emergence of new networks as well as mutual trust and cohesion. This is particularly evident between civil society and government in an otherwise ‘low-trust in government’ environment and provides a strong basis for collective climate action. 4. NAVIGATING THE PARTICIPATION OF AND THE DEPENDENCE ON GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES: While strong government authorities’ participation and support are critical for ULs, being too dependent on them is a risk for UL neutrality, for constructive discussions and for its potential transformative impact. As an opportunity for UL operation, sustainability and the scaling of experimental projects, government participation and support therefore must be carefully balanced with that of other sectors.
The Effect of Coordinating the Outpatient Treatment across Medical Specialities for Patients With Multimorbidity
Authors: Bell Cathrine , Appel Charlotte Weiling , Prior Anders , Frølich Anne , Pedersen Asger Roer , Vedsted Peter
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Patients with multimorbidity attend multiple outpatient clinics. We assessed the effects on hospital use of scheduling several outpatient appointments to same-day visits in a multidisciplinary outpatient pathway (MOP).
Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design. Eligible patients had multimorbidity, were aged ≥18 years and attended ≥2 outpatient clinics in five different specialties. Patients were identified through forthcoming appointments from August 2018 to March 2020 and divided into intervention group (alignment of appointments) and comparison group (no alignment). We used patient questionnaires and paired analyses to study care integration and treatment burden. Using negative binomial regression, we estimated healthcare utilisation as incidence rates ratios (IRRs) at one year before and one year after baseline for both groups and compared IRR ratios (IRRRs).
Results: Intervention patients had a 19% reduction in hospital visits (IRRR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.70–0.96) and a 17% reduction in blood samples (IRRR: 0.83, 0.73–0.96) compared to comparison patients. No effects were found for care integration, treatment burden, outpatient contacts, terminated outpatient trajectories, hospital admissions, days of admission or GP contacts.
Conclusion: The MOP seemed to reduce the number of hospital visits and blood samples. These results should be further investigated in studies exploring the coordination of outpatient care for multimorbidity.
Research question: Can an intervention of coordinating outpatient appointments to same-day visits combined with a multidisciplinary conference influence the utilisation of healthcare services and the patient-assessed integration of healthcare services and treatment burden among patients with multimorbidity?
Implementation of interprofessional pharmaceutical care initiatives: lessons learned from successful bottom-up initiatives in primary care
Authors: Coenen Indira , De Baetselier Elyne , Foulon Veerle , Dilles Tinne
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Although there is evidence that interprofessional, person-centred, integrated care is important for optimising pharmaceutical care of older people with polypharmacy, this way of working is often not implemented in practice. The aim of this study was to identify common characteristics of successful interprofessional initiatives and factors influencing their implementation, in order to close this know-do gap.
Methods: A qualitative, explorative design with in-depth semi-structured interviews was used. Flemish primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients aged over 75, involved in successful initiatives of interprofessional pharmaceutical care for older people with polypharmacy, were included. Inductive analysis was conducted to identify main topics.
Results: Fifteen HCPs and four patients, involved in nine interprofessional initiatives, were interviewed. In all initiatives the HCPs had interprofessional consultations about older people with polypharmacy. The interaction between the characteristics of the initiatives and the context had an important impact on the implementation. These context factors were positioned under the micro-, meso- and macro context. Implementation strategies, actions to enhance the initiatives’ adoption, corresponded with three themes: communication and influence, coordination by different stakeholders, and (dis)incentives.
Conclusion: The identification of these success factors might inspire HCPs, providers of interprofessional education and policymakers to facilitate interprofessional pharmaceutical care.
Effect of ethanolic leaves extract of Myrianthus arboreus on lipid profile of Wistar rats
Authors: Dikioye Emmanuel Peters  , Wisdom Obisike Owen  , Ugorji Nnaemeka Ogbonna
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the effect of ethanolic leaves extract of Myrianthus arboreus on lipid profile of Wistar rats. A total of 24 albino Wistar rats divided into 8 groups of three rats each, were orally administered with DMSO as control and varying doses of 1500 mg/KgBw, 1000 mg/KgBw and 500 mg/KgBw for 7days and 14 days respectively. After 7 and 14 days groups 1-4 and 5-8 were sacrificed respectively. Blood samples and hearts of rats were collected for biochemical and histopathology investigations respectively. The result showed non-significant differences (p>0.05) in the mean values of total-cholesterol (T-Chol) and Low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-Chol.) in all the extract treated groups for 7 and 14 days when compared to mean control values. Mean values of triglyceride (Tg) and very low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (VLDL-Chol) significantly increased (p<0.05) in 1500 and 1000 mg/kgbw extract treated groups for 7days and decreased significantly (p<0.05) in 500 mg/kgbw for 14 days when compared with mean control values. The results also reveal a significant decrease (p<0.05) in the level of high density lipoprotein-cholesterolHDL-Chol) for groups treated 1500 1000 and 500 mg/kgbws for 14 days when compared with control. Phytochemical screening of the plant revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins and tannins with phenols and tannins having the highest and lowest concentrations of 1185.04 and 16.75 mg/100g respectively. The histopathology results showed normal histology of the heart tissues of animals in groups 1,3-8 while that of group 2 showed inflammation of the heart tissues. In conclusion, oral administration of ethanol leaves extract of Myrianthus arboreus is safe for the heart.
Necesitatea unui model integrat de „război smart”
Authors: BLĂNARU Matei
Published: April 2024

Din păcate, războiul din Ucraina și multe alte evenimente sau procese care au loc în întreaga lume ne aratăcă este posibil să nu poată exista o pace „smart” decât dacă suntem gata să purtăm un „război smart”. Atâtîmpotriva unor inamici convenționali, cât și neconvenționali, atât în ceea ce privește războiul simetric, cât și cel asimetric. Și dacă începem să vedem societatea noastră în termeni de guvernare „smart”, educație,economie sau oameni „smart”, ceea ce înseamnă că o vedem în termeni de pace și societate „smart” sau„inteligentă”, atunci este cu siguranță nevoie de a vedea și războiul, și conflictul într-o viziune integrată,compactă de „război smart”. Trebuie să înțelegem că „smart” este și despre pace, dar și despre război, dacă vrem ca o pace „inteligentă” să dureze sau dacă vrem să o putem apăra, pentru că România are în mod categoric o strategie defensivă. Construim o pace „inteligentă”, dar trebuie să ne pregătim și pentru un„război smart”, „inteligent”.
Dinamica dezinformării. Impactul camerelor de ecou în modelarea opiniei publice online din România
Authors: STOICA Ștefania-Elena
Published: April 2024

Proliferarea dezinformării și apariția camerelor de ecou în mediul online reprezintă provocări semnificative pentru democrațiile moderne, având un impact direct asupra opiniei publice și asupra comportamentelor sociale. Studiul prezent se concentrează pe analiza unui grup Facebook, centrat în jurul unei figuri politice proeminente din România, cu 93.800 de membri și cu o medie de zece postări zilnice. Folosind tehnici avansate de ”machine-learnig” (învățare automată), precum și de ”hate speech-detection” (detectarea discursului negativ) prin intermediul IA (inteligență artificială), cercetarea evidențiază crearea sistematică a camerelor de ecou ca mediu propice fenomenului de amplificare a dezinformării. Rezultatele demonstrează impactul major pe care camerele de ecou online îl au asupra opiniei publice și subliniază nevoia de a menține integritatea informațiilor în mediile digitale. Studiul prezintă importanță atât pentru oamenii de știință, cât și pentru factorii de decizie politică și practicienii din mass-media sau social media, indicând o nevoie critică de a aborda provocările curente, reprezentate de fenomenul de dezinformare și de efectele camerelor de ecou din mediul online.
Durata de folosință a construcțiilor militare din patrimoniul Ministerului Apărării Naționale: între eficiență și adaptabilitate
Authors: SEGAL Adina
Published: April 2024

Infrastructura militară din România a suferit transformări semnificative de-a lungul timpului. Perioadele de expansiune și de modernizare au alternat cu momentele de restrângere și, uneori, cu trecerea unor cazărmi în administrare civilă. Aceste schimbări reflectă nu doar evoluțiile tehnologice, ci și adaptarea la cerințele dinamice ale apărării naționale.Regulamentele de infrastructuri din 2008 leagă durata de folosință a facilităților militare direct de activitatea militară, subliniind nevoia de infrastructură flexibilă și adaptabilă. În acest context, articolul analizează cadrul legislativ privind amortizarea investițiilor, uzura construcțiilor și autorizarea lucrărilor, evidențiind importanța corelării reglementărilor militare cu cele civile.În concluzii, se analizează discrepanțele dintre legislația națională și regulamentele militare, sugerând revizuiri și completări ale regulamentelor existente, în special în ceea ce privește facilitățile temporare și semipermanente, pentru a răspunde mai eficient nevoilor actuale și viitoare ale apărării naționale.
Crime Reporting Patterns and Frequencies in Print Media in Post-COVID Nigeria: A Security Approach
Authors: ADEYINKA Tajudeen Yusuf , LAWAL Musediq Olufemi , AKINRINDE Olawale Olufemi , ALATIS Remi Kasali
Published: April 2024

This study systematically delves into the intricacies of crime reporting by mass media in post-COVID Nigeria, shedding light on its profound impact and intensity. Through meticulous archival methods, historical editions of The Guardian and Punch newspapers were analyzed over three years. The findings highlight a notable emphasis on crimes against individuals, such as murder and assault, compared to other categories like financial and drug-related crimes. Over 4,093 crime incidents were reported, with crimes against persons dominating in 2021 and 2022. The study underscores the need for nuanced crime reporting and advocates for substantive engagement through editorials and analyses. By fostering awareness and discourse, print media can play a pivotal role in shaping public understanding of crime dynamics and promoting societal well-being.
Behavior Of Leadership Of Schools, School Climate, And School Quality At Smpn (State Junior High School) Cirebon-Indonesia
Authors: Suklani Suklani , Sibaweh Imam
Published: April 2024

This research is focused on the influence of the behavior of school principals and school climate on the quality of schools at SMPN in Cirebon Regency. Quality is a measure related to customer satisfaction with a product achieved by schools based on four indicators: (1) input, (2) process, (3) output, and (4) outcome. Principal leadership behavior and school climate have a significant influence on the quality of schools so they must be built together, especially in improving aspects of skills, aspects of disciplinary standards, and aspects of the output. Therefore, with this study, the synergy of the leadership behavior of school principals and the climate of schools can improve the quality of schools. The research method uses a descriptive-analytical method with a quantitative approach. Technique data with closed questionnaire distribution. The research data was carried out with descriptive analysis. The research finding is that the quality of schools is more from the school climate than the influence of the leadership behavior of the principal.
Functions and regulations of the Store Operated CRAC channels
Authors: Noor M. Fadhil  , Taif M. Maryoosh  , Kasim S. Hmood
Published: April 2024

Store-operated Ca2+ channels, or SOCs, contain the main Ca2+ activated-receptor signaling pathways in non-excitable cells and play key roles in several biological and signaling pathways such gene, Ca2+ secretion and homeostasis and the differentiation of cells. Ca2+ signaling is associated with CRAC channels and it is essential and critical for activation of T and B cells. Cell receptors stimulated by antigens thus lead to the accumulation of huge and distinct CRAC signaling complexes. Several studies have revealed in mast and T cells Ca2+ influxes across plasma membrane and SOC activation after depletion of intracellular Ca2+ pool. Targeting CRAC channels pharmacologically have the possible therapy to be used therapeutically for angiogenesis modulation in many tumors, metabolic disorders such as fatty liver diseases, obesity or for autoinflammatory diseases and allergic conditions.
Prevalence of uterine fibroids among women resident in Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Gideon S. Alex  , Olotu E Joy  , Iboro E. Edet  , Baribefii P. Nwizia  , Dike E. Ernest
Published: April 2024

Background: Uterine fibroids are benign tumor cells of the uterus composed of smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts rich in extracellular matrix. Due to the increased likelihood of women developing leiomyomas within their lifetime, there is a noticeable impact on quality and other aspects of life, such as financial burden and medical expenses Objective: To determine the Prevalence, age distribution, most occurring types and clinical characteristics of patients with uterine fibroid. Methods: This study is a six-year retrospective analysis on the Prevalence and age distributions of uterine fibroid among women resident in Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria, from January 2017 to December 2022. Medical records from Hospitals in the area were used for this study. Results: result revealed that 821 out of 5800 case files were positive for uterine fibroid giving a prevalence of 14.2. The year 2022 recorded the highest incidence of uterine fibroid (22.6), followed by the year 2021 (14.9.), 2019 (13.9), 2018 (11.9), 2020 (9.6), and 2017(8.3) respectively. Women within 26 – 35 years were significantly affected in all the years under review, with a prevalence rate of 62.6%, while older women (>35) and those younger (<26), presented an incident rate of 29.4% and 7.9% respectively. Conclusion: The study revealed that the most prevalent type of uterine fibroid in Ogoni is intramural while the least prevalent is submucosal. It also showed that women of age 26-35 years had the highest prevalence of uterine fibroid while those of age 16- 25 years had least prevalence.
Perceived effectiveness of village alive development initiative (Vadi) programme among arable crop farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria
Authors: OLANIRAN VICTOR OLAGOKE  , JAMIU OLAKUNLE JIMOH  , OYEKUNLE OPEYEMI OYEWALE  , TOLULOPE OLAMIDE ILORI  , BOLANLE SAIDAT ADESINA  , OLUWASEYI MARIA ABIODUN
Published: April 2024

The study analyzed the perceived effectiveness of Village Alive Development Initiative (VADI) Programme among Arable Crop Farmers in Kwara State. The specific objectives of the study were to describe socio-economic characteristics of arable crop farmers in the study area, examine the perceived effectiveness of VADI programme in the study area, and identify the constraints faced by arable crop farmers in accessing VADI programme in the study area. Primary data were collected from 120 VADI beneficial through purposive and random sampling techniques. Descriptive and inferential statistics tool such as mean scores derived from a 3 – point likert scales, were used as analytical tools. The study revealed that majority (71.67%) of the respondents was male. The study showed that the most perceived effectiveness of VADI activities as indicated by the respondents was VADI cooperative/savings (MS=1.426) which was ranked first. Furthermore, result on constraints facing arable crop farmers in accessing VADI programme revealed that the most severe constraints was poor road network with a Mean Score of 1.252. This study recommends that more rural communities in Nigeria should be given equal opportunity to enjoy this VADI programme.
1941 IN THE MEMORY OF GENERATIONS
Authors: Атрушкевич М.М. , Цобкало А.А.
Published: April 2024

Подняты вопросы государственной политики по увековечению героического подвига и безвинных жертв, которые реализуются законодательными и исполнительными органами власти, а также научными и общественными организациями и объединениями. Сделан вывод о необходимости сохранения в общественном сознании памяти о героическом прошлом народа.

Raised are the public policy questions of the heroic feat and innocent victims’ perpetuation that are implemented by legislative and executive authorities, as well as scientific and public organizations and associations. Made is the conclusion about the need of maintenance in the public mind the memory of the people’s heroic past.
Eddy current nondestructive evaluation of metallic plates electrical conductivity using artificial neural networks based inverse problem
Authors: Bouhlal Abdelkader , Nait-Said Nasreddine , Louai Fatima-Zohra , Touati Said
Published: April 2024

The most used method and extensively studied in the literature for conductors’ characterization is Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation (ECNDE) due to its significant advantages, such as its ability to preserve the integrity of the structures or materials to be examined during manufacturing or a regular in-service nondestructive testing. Various approaches are developed for the Eddy Current measurement of the electrical conductivity. In the present work, the evaluation of the electrical conductivity is treated as an inverse problem. In pursuit of this aim, a combination is established between Eddy currents evaluation and artificial neural networks (ANN) to evaluate the electrical conductivity of homogeneous metallic plates from eddy-current probe impedance measurements. For this purpose, an experimental setup is developed, including a bobbin-coil probe, metallic plates (target), data acquisition and signal processing systems. Finally, experimental conductivity values of various metallic plates using ANN are compared with those obtained using four-point measurements of direct current potential drop (DCPD) made on the same plates and very good agreement is obtained.
Pollution profile by n-alkanes in sediment and surface water of the Paranaguá Estuarine Complex
Authors: Lima Bárbara Alves de , Modkovski Tatiani Andressa , Kramer Rafael Duarte , Azevedo Júlio César Rodrigues de
Published: April 2024

The increase in urban demand derived from human activities has contributed to pollution levels in water environments, compromising the quality of water, sediments, and aquatic biota. Estuarine environments receive multiple influences from anthropogenic activities that contribute to the deposition of organic pollutants in the environment, including n-alkanes. In this context, n-alkanes are hydrocarbons that can be found in the environment through natural ecosystem activities as well as through pollution by human practices. Due to their degradation resistance characteristics, they are considered good markers of environmental pollution. The presence of hydrocarbons in the environment can become a major stressor in the environment, being associated with cases of cancer, mutations, and changes in the endocrine system of animals and humans. This study aimed to evaluate the pollution profile of surface water and sediments caused by the presence of n-alkanes. For this, it was evaluated the presence of n-alkanes in surface water and sediment at ten points in the Paranaguá Estuarine Complex (Paraná – Brazil), comprising areas influenced by the sea and part of an urbanized river, during four distinct events. The concentrations in water reached a maximum value of 61.7 µg L-1, while in the sediment, the value was 8825.09 µg Kg-1. The diagnostic reasons suggest mixed sources of contribution, but reaffirm the portion of anthropic contribution to estuarine pollution and reinforce the pressures of human activities in processes of degradation of water bodies. It is expected that the data found will serve as a basis for future work and support decision-making in the context of water resources management in the region.
Fatores genéticos da cardiomiopatia hipertrófica infantil
Authors: Lira Luisa Ferro Laurindo de Cerqueira , Garrote Maria Alicia Ribeiro , Machado Maria Luiza Mateus Borba , Carneiro Filho Fabio Duarte , Machado Maria Eduarda Mateus Borba , Melo Lucianne Albuquerque de , Silva Isaac Cunha Araujo e , Silva Asaph Cunha Araujo e , Torres Mariana da Silva , Silveira Victoria Ferro Laurindo Tenório , Alves Isabelle da Silva Santos , Sampaio Carolina da Costa Pimentel , Ferreira Raíssa Rabêlo , Santos Laura Maria Bastos dos , Silva Eduardo Valdemar da , Oliveira Jaim Simões de
Published: April 2024

A presente revisão sistemática descritiva que teve como foco relacionar os fatores genéticos e a Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica Infantil (CMH). Foi verificado que os principais fatores que causam a CMH em crianças estão relacionados ao histórico familiar positivo para a doença e que em geral acarretam em mutações genéticas missense nas proteínas sarcômicas β–miosina, titina (TTN) e MYH7 e nos genes, CACNA1C, KX25, TTR,TNNC1, ACTC1 e TPM1. Além disso, a cardiomiopatia é uma doença causada porhipertrofia miocárdica progressiva isolada e que possui maiores chances de ser tratada com um diagnóstico precoce, haja vista que sua sintomatologia pode variar de acordo com cada paciente; visto que enquanto alguns indivíduos já de inicio apresentam sérios sintomas, outros permanecem assintomáticos durante toda a vida ou, muitas vezes, entram em óbito por morte súbita.
Tecnologias digitais associadas a ia na formação docente
Authors: Duque Rita de Cássia Soares , Silva Josimar Soares da , Loureiro Valéria Jane Siqueira , Darcanchy Mara , Eccard Ana Flávia Costa , Durigon Salesiano , Placido Ivonete Telles Medeiros , Sousa Terezinha Sirley Ribeiro , Xavier Rosa Maria Lucena , Oliveira Eliédna Aparecida Rocha de
Published: April 2024

O estudo sobre os impactos das tecnologias digitais associadas à Inteligência Artificial na formação docente é crucial para promover uma educação inovadora, inclusiva e adaptada aos desafios contemporâneos. Dessa forma, é importante compreender e adaptar as práticas educacionais às demandas da sociedade contemporânea, sobretudo no momento atual, fortemente caracterizado por avanços tecnológicos em todos os setores da sociedade, sobretudo na área pedagógica. Diante disso, é possível promover uma educação mais eficaz, inclusiva e alinhada com os avanços tecnológicos. Nesse sentido, este artigo examina o impacto das tecnologias digitais associadas à Inteligência Artificial (IA) na formação docente e na prática pedagógica. Diante da crescente influência dessas tecnologias no cenário educacional contemporâneo, investigou-se os fundamentos da formação docente na era digital, a integração eficaz de tecnologias digitais na formação de professores, bem como o impacto da IA na prática pedagógica. Este estudo também aborda o desenvolvimento profissional dos educadores na era digital e as questões éticas relacionadas ao uso dessas tecnologias na educação. Ao destacar a importância de compreender e explorar o potencial transformador dessas tecnologias na educação, objetivou-se promover uma abordagem ética, reflexiva e colaborativa para sua implementação. Os objetivos dessa pesquisa incluem fornecer uma análise abrangente das questões-chave, identificar oportunidades e desafios emergentes e propor direções futuras para pesquisa e prática na área. Os principais achados destacam a necessidade de garantir a equidade no acesso e uso das tecnologias digitais e IA, promover a personalização do ensino e fortalecer o desenvolvimento profissional dos educadores. Em conclusão, enfatiza-se a importância de uma abordagem ética e centrada no aluno para maximizar os benefícios dessas tecnologias na educação do século XXI.
Cultivando raízes do saber: um estudo de caso com supervisores de estágio sobre a formação em psicologia
Authors: Dias Vanina Costa , Moura Anne Ellen
Published: April 2024

O lugar do supervisor de estágio na formação do psicólogo é fundamental no acompanhamento da aprendizagem e desenvolvimento desse profissional. Neste sentido, uma supervisão colaborativa pode ampliar essa perspectiva formativa se configurando num espaço de construção teórica e prática, possibilitando o aperfeiçoamento das competências para sua atuação. Partindo desse pressuposto, esta pesquisa buscou aprofundar sobre o papel do supervisor de estágio na formação em psicologia, tendo em vista a existência de poucas pesquisas específicas sobre o tema. Para isso tomou-se como objetivo geral, analisar o papel do supervisor de estágio na formação do estudante de psicologia tendo como foco a relação estabelecida entre os mesmos. Foi realizado um estudo de caso, qualitativo e descritivo com quatro supervisores de estágio de um curso de Psicologia em uma faculdade particular de Minas Gerais. Na análise dos dados foi possível depreender que o fazer do supervisor de estágio na psicologia é muito singular e mesmo que haja um repertório teórico e técnico comum em todos os processos de supervisão, o fazer prático é peculiar de cada um. Ainda ficou claro que cada relação estabelecida entre o supervisor e o supervisionado é única e vai desde a escolha da abordagem até o modo como o futuro profissional vai lidar com seus pacientes/clientes.
If “Denial of Death” Is a Problem, Then “Reverence for Life” Is a Meaningful Answer: Ernest Becker's Significance for Applied Animal and Environmental Ethics
Authors: Yunt Jeremy D.
Published: April 2024

Ernest Becker analyzed human death anxiety and explained how it governs our ideologies and behaviors—something now confirmed by thousands of psychological experiments in terror management theory. This anxiety is managed through what he terms “hero systems,” cultural ideals we create to give us a sense of meaning. Most hero systems deny that we are, like all animals, creatures in a mortal body. This denial of our basic biological nature has caused humans to stand against their world, leading to an assault on the planet and nonhuman animals. Becker believed pacifism/nonviolence was the only hero system capable of keeping humans from destroying the earth and each other. But “reverence for life” transcends concern for humans alone and extends safeguards to all life, making it a vital solution to many of our modern problems.
Justice in Transitions: Are Farmers Owed Compensation in a Vegan Economy?
Authors: Holroyd David
Published: April 2024

Should animal farmers be paid compensation for their loss of property when transitioning to a vegan economy? To answer this question, the following article compares the transition away from a carnist economy with the compensation paid when abolishing (human) slavery in the 19th century. Three arguments are considered to justify the direct compensation of lost human/animal property. This article argues that all three accounts lack the grounds to authorize compensation as just. Instead, an alternative principle is proposed that justifies supporting anyone made vulnerable during economic transitions, encompassing a wider group of individuals than former proprietors alone.
The Life and Times of Turnspit Dogs: A Paradigmatic Case of Animal Labor in Early Modern Industrial Production
Authors: Alptekin Onur
Published: April 2024

This article investigates the early modern history of dog labor in small-scale industrial production in Europe and the Americas as a paradigmatic example of the history of animal labor. The turnspit dog was the “product” of material conditions of production as they were forced to labor in butter-churning, knife-grinding, water-raising, sewing, and food industries. Furthermore, their bodies and labor tried to be “perfected” by selective breeding and violent methods of training, mechanical dressage, and labor discipline. The incorporation of dog labor into mechanized industrial production developed hand-in-hand with certain ideas, ideologies, and mentalities, such as the mechanistic interpretation of bodies deprived of soul, mind, and sentience.