bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shielding the learned body: a semiotic analysis of school badges in New South Wales, Australia
Authors: Symes Colin
Published: January 2023

School badges, though an integral part of education’s “aesthetic order,” of its signage and apparel, have not been the subjects of much of analysis. In addressing this oversight, the following paper examines the badges of New South Wales government schools and argues that like their counterparts elsewhere in the world, they draw on heraldic models and are constructs of colors, names, motifs, and mottoes that in various ways have local cogency and significance. For example, many badges draw on Australia’s flora and fauna or refer to aspects of its colonial history and thereby induct pupils into the nation’s identity. Some schools, under the pressure to be more business-oriented, have turned their back on the traditional badge in favor of logos and slogans that, arguably, are more commensurate with their times.
Playback Theater as Pedagogy: A Qualitative Research Study on the Use of PT in Education toward the Self-development of Future Teachers
Authors: Ma Liwen , Chang Wen-Lung , Holmwood Clive , Subbiondo Joseph L.
Published: January 2023

Self-development is an important basis for the professional development of teachers and future teachers. In this study, future teachers are graduate students whose majors are school counseling and mental health education. The performance of playback theater (PT) in the classroom has become an integral part of teaching, especially for teaching integral drama-based pedagogy (IDBP). Using qualitative research methods, researchers found that PT enables future teachers to deeply develop and experience “respect” and “empathy.” PT actively promotes self-development by using empathy as the main factor for promoting change in self-cognition, behavior, and emotional release. The improvisational action presents storytellers with accessible forms of empathic reaction. Researchers have discovered that the use of theater ritual and artistry are the external conditions for inspiring empathy by creating an atmosphere of equality, respect, and inclusion. Moreover, this atmosphere also promotes dialogue. Having learned empathy, individuals connect better with each and become more open to self-development through reflection.
test How to Cancel Plans With Friends: A Mixed Methods Study of Strategy and Experience
Authors: Caron Sophia , Thomas Jacqueline , Torres Alaina , Oh Jeewon , Chopik William
Published: January 2023

Being cancelled on is inevitable. However, maintaining friendships is important and cancelled plans may evoke feelings of disappointment. To prevent this, we examined ways to go about cancelling plans that would not negatively impact friendships. Our study examined what people consider appropriate and inappropriate reasons and the best methods to cancel plans. A variety of close-ended and open-ended questions regarding what participants believed was a reasonable excuse for cancelling and the worst excuse for cancelling was asked. Participants were also asked about how cancelled plans made them feel. Among 1,192 people (72.5% women; 71.8% White), the majority of the participants wanted advanced notice and/or a quick call/text when plans are being cancelled. Health or family reasons were among the most reasonable excuses. Conversely, excuses regarding a better offer, such as finding something better to do, were among the most unacceptable reasons to cancel plans. Over 80% of the sample reported feeling annoyed when they found out that an excuse to cancel was a lie. Honoring commitments is essential to maintaining friendships, which is associated with better health and well-being. When breaking commitments, the best way to go about it is to cancel in advance and have honest and reasonable excuses which serve to maintain friendships that are a fundamental part of life and satisfy the need to belong.
Measuring Civil Society
Authors: Pietrzyk-Reeves Dorota , Samonek Aleksandra
Published: January 2023

One of the main motivations for measuring the weakness or strength of civil society is to obtain a reliable basis for understanding the dynamics of its development as well as its social and political potential. In this article, we argue that the paradox of the “weakness of civil society” in Central and Eastern Europe can be explained by insufficient methodologies involved in what we call the static approach to the strength (or weakness) of civil society. We present a more appropriate alternative, called the dynamic approach, in which weakness or strength is not an inherent property of a civil society and consequently cannot be measured by a set of indicators collected for a single point in time. Moreover, in a dynamic approach, the weakness or strength of civil society is a derivative of the dynamics of its development over time along multiple axes of indicators. In other words, we propose that the weakness or strength of civil society ought to be conceived of as the ratio of its development over time and that it must be evaluated inside a data-rich environment where comparison over time is possible.
Natural environment: protocol to recover pollen grains on the bodies
Authors: BARBOSA GONCALVES ARIADNE , De França Alves Rodolfo , Augusto de Miranda Chaves Sergio , Pott Arnildo , Jan Reinhard Karl , Cristine Bezerra da Silva Santos Karen , Rodolpho de Oliveira Wedney , Pistori Hemerson
Published: January 2023

A perícia brasileira raramente utiliza a botânica devido à falta de especialistas nesta ciência para sua aplicação em casos reais. Apesar das vantagens, a palinologia forense ainda não é utilizada por especialistas brasileiros por não haver um protocolo padrão para ela. Nós relatamos um protocolo eficiente e rápido para amostragem de grãos de pólen coletados na pele de cadáveres. Oito cadáveres foram analisados. Com o uso de algodão e algumas gotas de glicerina, os corpos foram esfregados. Algumas precauções de segurança foram tomadas em todas as etapas para evitar qualquer contaminação da amostra de pólen. Foi possível recuperar um total de 134 grãos de pólen dos cadáveres e identificar 16 famílias de plantas. Além da aplicação dessa técnica em casos forenses, o protocolo pode ser usado em outras aplicações Palinológicas, uma vez que esfregar algodão em uma superfície, objeto ou animal pode ser uma maneira fácil de capturar grãos de pólen.
Análises forenses de autenticidade e avaliação em distintivos de guerra nazistas apreendidos pela Polícia Civil/RJ
Authors: Thaumaturgo Nilton , Débora Levy Sofia , Da Silva Liarth Roberto , De Oliveira Aline Paula , Nogueira de Abreu Fialho Tito José , Ferreira de Souza Claudia Regina , Guimarães Denis , Oliveira Ana Letícia , Félix Valter , Da Rocha Pimenta André , Pereira de Freitas Renato
Published: January 2023

Os movimentos neonazistas vêm apresentando destaque exacerbado nos últimos anos em todo o mundo, sendo caracterizados como uma das mais perigosas formas de extremismo. No Rio de Janeiro, as apreensões de materiais envolvidos em apologia ao nazismo, realizadas pela Polícia Civil, vêm seguindo essa tendência de aumento. Neste estudo, propôs-se uma abordagem multidisciplinar de pesquisa histórico-documental aliada a técnicas laboratoriais físico-químicas não destrutivas (fluorescência de raios-X e microscopia óptica), buscando-se maior eficiência e confiabilidade nas análises forenses de autenticidade e avaliação pecuniária em vinte distintivos de guerra nazistas. Foram identificados apenas dois distintivos autênticos, apresentando desenhos gráficos, massas, dimensões, marcas microscópicas oriundas do processo de produção e composição química das ligas metálicas característicos das peças fabricadas durante o período nazista. Os outros dezoito distintivos caracterizavam-se como réplicas do pós-guerra. A avaliação total do acervo apresenta uma variação de preços entre R$4.350,00 e R$10.900,00. Valores muito abaixo dos preços que seriam atingidos caso todos os distintivos fossem autênticos (variação entre R$114.000,00 e 340.000,00). A metodologia proposta, de abrangência multidisciplinar, conferiu eficiência e confiabilidade às análises forenses de autenticidade e avaliação, sendo capaz de confirmar dados discutidos há anos na literatura especializada.
Difficulty of the patient in the permanence of the celiac disease treatment: a literary review
Authors: da Silva Jeane Gomes , Barbosa Narah Berthyse , Estral Mosquini Juliany da Costa , Mansano Pardi Isabeli Maria , de Carvalho Pérola Fernandes Ribeiro , Medeiros Luiz Carlos Barreiros , Silva Costa Andréia da , Souza Nathália Lima , de Brito Nicolas Pereira , dos Santos Brian França , Queiroz Leite Cleber
Published: January 2023

Objective: Bibliographically analyze the challenges, importance and difficulties of adherence to treatment in individuals with celiac disease. Bibliographic review: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease due to intolerance to gluten, which makes it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients and water. CD has a prevalence of up to 1% of the world's population, of which approximately 300,000 Brazilians are carriers. The pathophysiology of CD occurs by an inflammatory activation that occurs mainly by immunological processes mediated by T cells, damaging the microvilli and leaving the intestine with a smooth appearance. Due to the inflammatory process, the classic picture of malabsorption generates symptoms that include diarrhea, steatorrhea and lack of appetite, as well as extra intestinal manifestations that include dermatitis, malnutrition, pubertal delay and others. Currently, it is understood that there are not many treatment options for CD, since the gluten-free diet is the only one that is effective for these patients. Therefore, adherence to such therapy is not so simple, since there are a number of social and economic difficulties that hinder this process. Final considerations: Although CD has a simple therapeutic option, it involves several intercurrences which impair adherence to treatment and can cause consequences for celiac patients. That said, promoting access to information about CD is important not only for celiac patients, but also for the general population in order to facilitate better and simplified access to gluten-free products.
Biodegradation of Erionyl Turquoise azoic textile dye from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae in simulated wastewater
Authors: Herrera Juan Sandoval , Moreno Zahira Rodríguez
Published: January 2023

Bioremediation capacity of azo dyes in simulated characteristics of textile wastewater from the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris was determined. The evaluation of the percentage of removal of Erionyl Turquoise was carried out through the measurement of the change of the final and initial absorbance during 15 days. The microalgae were exposed to different concentrations of the azo dye (30, 70 y 130ppm) and an initial pH of 9. Concurrently, the behavior of the microalgae C. vulgaris was compared with a natural pH of 8.3. The highest percentage of removal was 91.7% and this was obtained with a concentration of 70 ppm and an initial pH of 9, while the lowest percentage of removal was 51.5% with a concentration of 130 ppm of the Erionyl Turquoise and an initial pH of 9. In this way, it can be established that the microalgae C. vulgaris has a considerable ability to remove azo dyes under some characteristics of textile wastewater.
The coloration of cotton fabric with natural dye extracted from turmeric powder
Authors: Alam Sheikh Sha , Ghosh Joy , Das Dipa Jolo
Published: January 2023

The goal of this project is to assess the effect of natural dye absorption from turmeric powder on cotton fabrics. At the commencement, the cotton fabrics are mordanted with two different processes, one is synthetic mordanting, and another one is bio mordanting. Both mordanting processes are done at 100°C temperature for 60 minutes and then dyed the fabrics with turmeric powder at 80°C for 60 minutes. The Application was made at different mordants. After completing the dyeing process, color fastness to wash and water, and dry and wet rubbing tests were evaluated. The results show that the samples dyed with cuso4 mordanting have not so good rubbing fastness properties. But, in the case of mordanting with aloe vera, the rubbing fastness properties are relatively better. The results show that the samples mordanting with CuSO4 have not so good color fastness to washing. But, in the case of mordanting with aloe vera sample has relatively better color fastness to wash. But, in the case of color fastness to water, both CuSO4 and aloe vera mordanted fabrics have good color fastness to water. The tests conducted for this project maintained the ISO standard.
Effect of 3D Shape of Pump-Turbine Runner Blade on Flow Characteristics in Turbine Mode
Authors:   A. Pidhornyi Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU, Rusanov Andrii V. , Subotin Viktor H. ,   Joint-Stock Company Ukrainian Energy Machines, Khoryev Oleg M. ,   A. Pidhornyi Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU, Bykov Yurii A. ,   A. Pidhornyi Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU, Korotaiev Pavlo O. ,   A. Pidhornyi Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU, Ahibalov Yevhen S. ,   A. Pidhornyi Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of NASU
Published: January 2023

The effect of blade spatial profiling with the help of tangential blade lean of Francis pump-turbine runner with heads up to 200 m on the flow structure and energy characteristics was numerically investigated. A flow part model of Francis pump-turbine of the Dniester pumped storage plant was adopted as original version. Two new blade systems were designed, which differed from the original version by mutual position of cross-sections in tangential direction: with positive and negative lean, while the shape of the cross-sections themselves remained unchanged. Modeling of the viscous incompressible flow in calculation domain, which contains one channel of the guide vane and the runner, for three variants of flow parts, was performed using the IPMFlow software based on numerical integration of the Reynolds equations with an additional term containing artificial compressibility. To take into account the turbulent effects, the SST differential two-parameter turbulence model of Menter is applied. Numerical integration of the equations is carried out using an implicit quasi-monotonic Godunov scheme of second order accuracy in space and time. The study was carried out for models with runner diameter of 350 mm in a wide range of guide vane openings at reduced rotation frequencies corresponding to the minimal, design and maximal heads of the station. A comparison of pressure fields and velocity vectors in the runners, pressure graphs on runner blades, distribution of velocity components at inlet to a draft tube, and efficiency of three variants of flow parts are presented. It was concluded that calculation domain with the new RK5217M2 runner with negative tangential lean has the best characteristics. An experimental study of three runners on a hydrodynamic stand are planned
OBJECTIVES OF SPATIAL PLANNING IN SELECTED CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. ANALYSIS OF SELECTED CASE STUDIES
Authors:   Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Economics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland, Blaszke Małgorzata , Nowak Maciej J. ,   Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Economics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to determine how spatial planning tasks are addressed at the central level in the spatial planning systems of selected Central and Eastern European countries. The article is of a review nature. Based on the literature review, the central-level approaches to spatial planning in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, and Romania are characterized. Countries that are members of the European Union and countries where there is in-depth scientific literature on the indicated issue were selected. At the same time, for each country, the approaches analyzed were selected in a slightly different way, adapted to the systemic framework. The focus was on a synthetic content analysis of spatial planning documents at the central level.
Acessibilidade no varejo de moda: entraves e possibilidades no atendimento aos consumidores cegos
Authors: Oliveira Sousa Jailson , Babinski Júnior Valdecir , Da Rosa Lucas , Silveira Icléia
Published: January 2023

O objetivo do artigo consiste em verificar as causas da falta de acessibilidade dos consumidores cegos em lojas de varejo para a compra de peças de vestuário. Para tanto, empreendeu-se uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva com aplicação de um questionário destinado para 10 pessoas cegas do município de Teresina (PI). Os resultados indicaram como entraves: (I) a falta de placas de sinalização escritas em braile; (II) a presença de escadas sem identificação; (III) a disposição de corredores com obstáculos não sinalizados; (IV) a dificuldade de acesso à loja física; (V) a ausência de atendentes para auxiliar na leitura das etiquetas de vestuário; e (VI) o descumprimento às normas vigentes. Como possibilidades, elencaram-se: (I) a criação de etiquetas táteis; (II) o desenvolvimento de aplicativos móveis; (III) as adequações de espaços físicos para humanizar o acesso de pessoas com deficiência; e (IV) a capacitação e a sensibilização de atendentes, vendedores e profissionais que lidam com o público em geral.
The phenomena of transculturalism and translingualism in the context of contemporary Hungarian Literature
Authors: Roguska-Németh Magdalena
Published: January 2023

The paper discusses two defining phenomena of recent years: transculturalism and translingualism in the context of contemporary Hungarian literature. The first part of the article deals with the theoretical basis of transculturalism and focuses on the relationship between transculturalism and literature. The second part presents the most significant translingual authors of Hungarian origin and lists some of the most typical characteristics of their works. Finally, the paper poses a question about the place of translingual writers in the canon of national literature.
Extracts of leaf as green substitute to zinc compound additives in alkyd primer for corrosion inhibition of mild steel
Authors: Sodiya E.F. , Dawodu F.A.
Published: January 2023

Application of leaf extracts in alkyd extract primer (AEP) to inhibit corrosion of mild steel was compared with performance of alkyd conventional primer (ACP) containing zinc phosphate and zinc chromate as inhibitors. The investigations were carried out through Gasometric technique in 5 °C steps of temperature increase from 25 to 50 °C in 1.0 M HCl as corrodent. The AEP of 34.24 percent actives compared with ACP of 56.57 percent actives gave the same inhibition efficiencies of 76.5%. Extract primer of lower percent active compared with conventional primer were cost effective and more potent than conventional primer.
Projected parameters of air in the classroom and their impact on the human body
Authors: Kapalo Peter , Spodyniuk Nadiia , Voznyak Orest , Savchenko Olena , Donii Oleksandr , Shelimanova Olena , Mishchenko Anatoliy
Published: January 2023

The air temperature in school buildings significantly affects the ability of students and teachers to focus on the educational process. Students usually begin to feel an increase the temperature in room. The purpose of this study is to find the limit of the temperature rise in the classroom when people no longer feel the temperature rise in the room. For this reason, several experimental measurements of indoor air parameters were carried out: air temperature, relative humidity and carbon dioxide concentration. Measured temperature differences and individual subjective ratings of audiences determined the dependence using mathematical statistics, from which can be determined the critical level of increase in air temperature at which people no longer perceive the change in air temperature.
A snapshot review on uranyl secondary phases formation in aqueous systems
Authors: Rodríguez-Villagra N. , Bonales L. J. , Milena-Pérez A. , Galán H.
Published: January 2023

Irradiated fuel based on UO2 is expected to be disposed of in an underground repository according to a “once-through” fuel cycle policy. In addition, those countries that have chosen reprocessing their irradiated fuel will also need this kind of repository. There is an international consensus on this option as the best to dispose properly high-level waste. In the multiple-barrier concept of repository, the fuel pellet is the first barrier to the release of fission products (FP) to the environment. Nevertheless, after storage times of several thousand years, it is foreseen that groundwater will penetrate and infiltrate in the emplacement, and will eventually interact with the spent fuel. Upon contact with groundwater both, the matrix and FP might be released. Because of water radiolysis, uranium is oxidized from its tetravalent state to the hexavalent uranyl ion, being known to be far more soluble in water than uranium (IV). Then, during this oxidative-dissolution and depending on the surface/volume ratio, secondary phases (containing uranyl ion, UO22+) might precipitate at the whole pH range. These secondary phases play an essential role on the radionuclide release in the final disposal environment due to its capacity to seize trace radioelements, and therefore, to reduce radionuclides mobility. Some important radionuclides can precipitate into its inner solid structure. Here, we examine the state-of-the-knowledge and advances on uranyl secondary phases potentially formed under repository relevant conditions. An overview of likely uranyl compounds that can be formed under repository conditions, as well as the progress made concerning experimental data on the field is presented.

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Detection of acetone vapours using solution-processed tin oxide thin-film transistors
Authors: Miller Lauren R. , Borthwick Robert J. , dos Santos Paloma L. , Chaudhry Mujeeb U.
Published: January 2023

Abnormal concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human breathe can be used as disease-specific biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of medical conditions, such as acetone for diabetes. Solution-processed bottom gate top contact metal oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs) are used to detect acetone vapours, as part of a proof-of-concept study. The effect of increasing annealing temperature (T) and channel length (L) on electrical and sensing performance are explored. Drain current (Ids) increases following exposure as acetone undergoes a redox reaction with the adsorbed oxygen species on the semiconductor surface, which results in free electrons being released back into the conduction band. Responsivity (R) is maximized at negative bias (Vgs < 0). For L = 50 μm, the peak R of the TFT annealed at 450 °C is three times greater than that of the TFT annealed at 350 °C, with Vgs = − 37.5 V and − 33 V, respectively.

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Engaging Imam Al-Shatibi's Political Thoughts in Contemporary Contexts
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Taufiq , Ali Wan Zailan Kamaruddin Wan
Published: January 2023

This article describes classical Islamic political theory and explores the context of modern politics. The dramatic transformations to the Middle East's political, legal, and economic systems in the 19th and 20th centuries led to systematic secularization, centralization of authority, and westernization. With a literature review, this article raises again the Islamic political teachings initiated by classical fiqh scholars. This study can inspire changes currently resonating with the majority of the middle class, who are dissatisfied with the political power left over from the past. Likewise, this study can provide for those in power amid a wave of democratization in the Islamic world. With this study, Muslims can call back to Shari’a regarding the must, when, how to regulate, and how to resolve the myriad of questions that define how to implement sharia in today's political and economic context.
Menelusuri Fundamentalisme Sebagai Identitas Gerakan Keagamaan di Indonesia
Authors: Muhaimin Agus
Published: January 2023

This article examines the emergence of fundamentalism as a political movement in the circle of world religions with their own backgrounds. The writer emphasizes on Islamic fundamentalism upholding the issues regarding Western colonialization so long as the first half of 20th century and economic and cultural neo-colonialism in the last half of the century. By literary study the writer concludes that these religious movements radically take religious doctrines as the fundamentals of the movement ideology. This movement is assigned with the slogan of ‘Islam as the alternative’ aiming at changing socio-political order towards Islamic norms through radical movements.
GERAKAN BKSWI (BADAN KERJASAMA WANITA ISLAM) DALAM PERUBAHAN SOSIAL
Authors: Masrifah Masrifah
Published: January 2023

This article focuses on a women’s movement, BKSWI, in a country led primarily by males, Indonesia. This masculine condition could not resist any response moved by Muslim women such as BKSWI and marched towards its program of modernization. The approach to discover BKSWI’s movement is the study of of descriptive in which biographical and sociological are among the methods. The main BKSWI’s response being discussed here is Indonesian social context bringing about the issues of participation of women in social welfare, especially through the managing of Islamic hospitals. It should be noted, however, that all data related are mainly in Indonesia’s context of contemporary.
PERAN PEMBANGUNAN PESANTREN BERBASIS AGROBISNIS TERHADAP MASYARAKAT SEKITAR
Authors: Arifin Alvin
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui : (1) latar belakang berdirinya pesantren berbasis agrobisnis. (2) community development desa melalui pesantren berbasis agrobisnis. (3) hasil yang dicapai dari community development desa melalui pesantren berbasis agrobisnis. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif yang merupakan jenis data kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan, menganalisa, dan mengungkapkan peristiwa yang terjadi di pesantren Al Ittifaq desa Alamendah. Data dihasilkan berdasarkan pengumpulan data primer dari  santri dan pengurus pondok pesantren Al Ittifaq dan masyarakat desa Alamendah dengan cara observasi langsung penulis terlibat langsung dengan aktivitas-aktivitas di pondok pesantren, wawancara semi terstruktur atau wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi, kajian dokumentasi dilakukan terhadap data dari pengurus pesantren dan masyarakat desa Alamendah serta foto-foto kegiatan santri dan masyarakat ketika wawancara. Selain itu dilengkapi juga dengan data sekunder berupa referensi dalam bentuk buku-buku community development dan jurnal agrobisnis yang relevan dengan tema penelitian untuk mendukung data-data di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa, latar belakang berdirinya pesantren berbasis agrobisnis adalah memadukan kegiatan keagamaan dengan kegiatan agrobisnis sesuai potensi alam disekitar pesantren. Community development tidak hanya fokus pada hasil yang dicapai melainkan pada proses. Empat langkah untuk merumuskan program community development yaitu, engagement, assessment, action and facilitation, dan evaluation and termination or reformation. Hasil yang dicapai community development desa Alamendah melalui pesantren berbasis agrobisnis adalah meningkatnya kualitas hidup masyarakat.
Use of WhatsApp by older adults screened for depression in socioeconomically deprived areas of Guarulhos, São Paulo State, Brazil: challenges and possibilities for telehealth
Authors: Moretti Felipe Azevedo , Scazufca Márcia , Nakamura Carina Akemi , Souza Caio Hudson Queiroz de , Seward Nadine , Araya Ricardo , Moreno-Agostino Darío
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptomatology, mobile phone ownership, and different uses of WhatsApp among older adults enrolled in primary care clinics in Guarulhos, São Paulo State, Brazil. This is a secondary data analysis, using data collected in the screening of participants to be included in the PROACTIVE cluster randomized trial. Individuals aged ≥ 60 years, registered in primary care clinics in Guarulhos, were assessed for sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptoms according to the PHQ-9, mobile phone ownership, and use of WhatsApp. We performed multiple logistic regression models to investigate characteristics of the potential users of digital interventions. Of 3,356 older adults screened for depression, 45.7% said they use WhatsApp to receive/send messages. In the subsample that presented depressive symptomatology (n = 1,020), 41.9% stated using WhatsApp. Younger older adults and those with better socioeconomic status used more WhatsApp and were more likely to own a mobile phone. Participants with higher levels of symptoms of depression were less likely to use WhatsApp. Gender, age, schooling level, income, and depressive symptomatology are variables associated with the possession of a cell phone and with the use of WhatsApp by the older adults of the sample. These findings can help to implement digital health programs better suited to disadvantaged populations in Brazil and other low- and middle-income countries through mental telehealth interventions using WhatsApp and mobile health services to the older people.
Radiation Balance and Partitioning of Latent and Sensible Heat Fluxes Over a Lime Orchard in Eastern Amazon
Authors: Pinto João Vitor de Nóvoa , Costa Deborah Luciany Pires , Nunes Hildo Giuseppe Garcia Caldas , Silva Junior Alberto Cruz da , Sousa Adriano Marlisom Leão de , Souza Paulo Jorge de Oliveira Ponte de , Ortega-Farias Samuel
Published: January 2023

Abstract We investigate the balance of radiation and energy over a lime orchard in Eastern Amazon and how it relates to environmental conditions. We found that lime trees aged between 6 and 7 years old reflect 11.0% to 14.5% of incoming shortwave radiation, and the latent heat flux corresponds to 57.6% and 66.6% of the daily net radiation in the dry season (August - November) of 2020, and 2021, respectively. The soil heat flux represents 1% to 2% of the daily net radiation. Evapotranspiration was much lower than the reference evapotranspiration from August to November in 2019 and 2020. Evapotranspiration increased proportionally to the reference evapotranspiration from August to November 2021. This increase may be explained by weather conditions, such as the frequent rainfall during the dry season of 2021, in the same period when the energy for evapotranspiration is higher. Also, the high relative humidity between August and November 2021 may have favored the opening of stomata, increasing the orchard's evapotranspiration. The crop coefficient ranges between 0.74 and 0.84.
Factors determining farmers’ access to agricultural credit in Turkey
Authors: Gültekin Ufuk
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT: This study assessed the parameters determining the access of producers to agricultural credit in Turkey. This research was carried out in the production areas par excellence of the country. A total of 409 producers have been surveyed. The data collected was collected during the first quarter of 2021 and relates to the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of producers as well as the factors likely to influence their access to agricultural credit. The analysis of the results from the logistic regression model produced shows that the access of producers to agricultural credit is determined by their socio-economic and demographic characteristics. These parameters are level of education, degree of involvement in agricultural activities, social security status, household size and whether you own a tractor. Given the importance of agricultural credit for the agricultural sector; it is therefore, imperative to facilitate its access to producers.
Epizootiology of canine distemper in naturally infected dogs in Goiânia, Brazil
Authors: Menezes Karolina Martins Ferreira , Filho Gladsthon Divino de Sousa , Damasceno Adilson Donizeti , Souza Menira , Torres Bruno Benetti Junta
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT: Although the epizootiological profile of canine distemper in Goiânia is unknown, there is clinical evidence for a high incidence of canine distemper virus (CDV) infection among dogs. Therefore, this study determined the epizootiological characteristics of canine distemper in naturally infected dogs. Data of 46 dogs that tested positive for the CDV based on immunochromatography or reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction were collected. Data on the sex, breed, age, and vaccination status were obtained from these dogs, and extraneural and neural sign analyses were performed. Although, the infected dogs belonged to both sexes, different breeds, and different age groups, a greater proportion of cases were seen in adults (1-6 years), undefined breeds, and unvaccinated dogs. Among the CDV-positive dogs, 10.87% had been vaccinated. In addition, 4.35% showed neural signs, 8.69% showed extraneural signs, and 86.96% showed both. High lethality was observed, with viral antigen and/or DNA detected in 82.61% dead dogs. Only 8.70% of the total CDV-infected dogs remained alive at the time of their assessment.
CONTROL OF JOINT INJURIES IN AEROBIC GYMNASTS
Authors: Zhang Xiaomin
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Joint injuries are a common problem in aerobic gymnastic athletes due to the particularities of this sport. Therefore, the method of controlling and preventing joint injuries in athletes has become an important focus of current research. Objective Study a post-training prevention protocol for joint injuries in aerobic gymnasts. Methods The experiment lasted 8 weeks, in which 10 athletes from the control group performed a traditional stretching recovery protocol. In contrast, the experimental group performed rehabilitation training through previously defined suspension training. The stability and flexibility of the athletes’ lumbar and ankle joints were recorded and compared before and after the beginning of the experimental training. Results The suspension training proposed in this paper can optimize the static balance parameters of the athletes’ joints, improving stability and promoting joint injury control. Conclusion The scheme proposed in this paper may help athletes to control joint injuries, improve dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system, reduce interference from sports injuries, and help them to perform better in the field. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.
POSTURE OPTIMIZATION IN SWIMMING BASED ON SPORTS MECHANICS
Authors: Qiao Yunfeng , Jin Keyi
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Speed and posture are two determining factors for the success of swimmers. Posture optimization can make athletes’ actions more standardized and improve their speed at a competitive level. Objective Explore the optimization of swimming posture based on sports mechanics. Methods In the controlled experiment, the control group was given routine training, while the experimental group was given sport mechanics-based swimming posture optimization training. A duration of 60 minutes daily, three times a week. The experiment was completed in 6 weeks. Data by computerized cinematography were extracted using the reflective marking ball technique. Its mechanical motion and time consumption characteristics were collected before and after the experiment, cataloged, compared, and discussed statistically. Results Daily and posture optimization training can improve athletes’ body extension range. The effect of the experimental group in improving the range of body extension was shown to be greater than the standard training and slightly greater than the daily training by shortening the action time. Conclusion The posture optimization scheme for swimming based on sports mechanics can improve athletes’ extension range and speed. Physical education teachers and coaches should further optimize and promote the swimming posture optimization scheme to improve the performance of their athletes. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
POSTURAL ANALYSIS IN BASKETBALL BASED ON SPORTS SKILLS
Authors: Dong Peng
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction The continuous development of basketball provides greater demands on its players. The traditional method of practical education hardly adapts to the current situation of rapid development, requiring updated teaching strategies. Objective Explore the teaching method concerning the posture taught in basketball based on sports training and skills. Methods Under a particular protocol, the outstanding sports skills of each athlete were analyzed kinematically with a marker ball, deficiencies in their sports skills were checked and corrected, and new tests were performed from the corrections. After the training, the kinematic data of the motor skills were obtained again. The before and after data were compared, analyzed, and discussed. A group of experts discussed a scientific training scheme dedicated to each practitioner’s sports skills. Results Using the kinematic movement analysis model, we can find in detail the athletes’ deficiencies in the sport process and adjust them, optimizing the outstanding aspects of each player. Conclusion The use of the mechanical model to analyze basketball sports skills and movements can complement scientific teaching programs for athletes, and further studies are recommended for its popularization. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
STRENGTH TRAINING AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT IN BASKETBALL
Authors: Zhang Songkui , Zhang Zhenfeng
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Young basketball players are the future of this sport and strength training in these young people can promote the advancement of the sport at its competitive level. Objective Study the effect of strength training and its impacts on the physical capacity of young basketball players. Methods 30 students were selected as research volunteers. They were divided into experimental and control groups by random sampling and conducted under a control experiment. The experiment totaled 6 weeks, 3 times a week, with strength training added to the experimental group after standard training in both groups. Intra and extra-group data were obtained, including variables on limb strength and fitness improvement. Results The two methods can optimize the related indexes, with the optimization effect of the experimental group being greater than the control. Conclusion Strength training can positively influence the physical endurance and explosive power of young people, positively impacting speed, sensitivity, and other physical qualities. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
ANALYSIS OF HOME GYMNASTICS DURING COVID-19
Authors: Guo Shuang , Lin Li
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Gymnastics has become a viral sport thanks to home isolation and low requirements for sports venues and equipment. However, evidence is still lacking that home gymnastics can maintain physical and psychological function stability, even if performed correctly. Objective Analyze the effects of home gymnastics during covid-19 restrictions. Methods This experiment adopts the intragroup control method, five times a week for four weeks. Before and after the experiment, relevant data such as baseline physical quality, body shape, body composition, and exercise indexes are collected. The data are compared and analyzed statistically. Results Home gymnastics can effectively improve the body composition of its practitioners, improve basal metabolism, improve their body shape, improve cardiopulmonary function, and make athletes maintain good exercise ability, good lifestyle habits, and a healthy mentality. Conclusion It is recommended that teachers and interested departments actively organize students at home to perform corresponding gymnastics and use sports to ward off bad lifestyle habits and anxiety, promoting good physical and psychological function during home isolation. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.
STRENGTH TRAINING INFLUENCES ON BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Authors: Han Fuling
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Besides excellent sports skills, basketball players must also have a strong cardiopulmonary capacity and sports endurance to maintain good physical strength throughout the game. Objective Study the effect of strength training on basketball players’ cardiorespiratory capacity and exercise endurance. Methods Throughout the experiment, the athletes in the experimental group performed strength training, including special training to hold the ball, special training without the ball, and comprehensive training. The training methods used in the control group were traditional basic track and field-based strength training, dumbbell, single and parallel bars, etc. The experiment lasted six weeks, and one hour of physical training was performed every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Results Compared to traditional training methods, the training methods proposed in this paper improved the athletes’ cardiopulmonary capacity and sports endurance. The experimental group had improved dribble jump shot, two minutes continuous shot, T-shaped run, three laps back with variable distance, and comprehensive performance. Conclusion This scheme can improve athletes’ cardiopulmonary capacity and routine and basketball-related sports endurance to improve athletes’ competitive level. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.
BALANCE TRAINING AND PHYSICAL ABILITY OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Authors: Lin Guo
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Balance in gait is a fundamental factor for rhythmic changes on the court, and physical fitness is a basic requirement for competitiveness in basketball. Objective Analyze the effects of balance training on the gait and physical fitness of basketball players. Methods Thirty basketball athletes were selected and randomly divided into a control and experimental group. A balance training program including balls was added to the experimental group, while the control group followed only the traditional training program. The experiment lasted 8 weeks, with the interventions applied 3 times a week. Finally, relevant data collected before and after the experiment were statistically analyzed and discussed. Results The experimental and the control groups showed a statistical gain in balance, with a greater change interval in the experimental group, demonstrating the effect of dynamic balance training in improving basketball-related physical indices. Conclusion There are some deficiencies in the traditional basketball training program that can be compensated with the addition of the balance training program presented in this article, fully improving the skills of basketball players. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
REFLEXES OF TRAINING IN THE ABDOMINAL CORE ON STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL COORDINATION
Authors: Ting Xiang , Lin Zhuo
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Currently, the physical quality of college students has been declining, contrary to China’s goal of building a strong and competitive country for sports. Therefore, developing certain plans to improve students’ physical quality and coordination ability is necessary. Objective Study the reflection of muscle strength training in the abdominal core by aerobic gymnastics on students’ physical coordination ability. Methods 36 volunteers were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The explosive strength of the central regions and the body coordination and balance ability of the two groups of students were measured before and after the experiment, and the data were classified. Results In the experimental group, the value of supine, incline, right side, left side, jump 360 °, and single foot rotation 360 ° were improved. The evolution of the experimental group was much higher than the control group. Conclusion Muscular strength training in the abdominal core with aerobic gymnastics can effectively regulate students’ physical quality and movement coordination, thus establishing a good physical basis for daily work, studies, and routine. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
Entrepreneurial learning research: a positivist tradition?
Authors: Arantes Fernanda Paula , Freitag Maria Salete Batista
Published: January 2023

Abstract This article aims to systematically review the literature on Entrepreneurial Learning, analyzing the elements of studies published on the subject over time, with special emphasis on methodological approaches employed in empirical research. The motivation of the study is that this literature field is still fragmented. Moreover, previous reviews on the theme have not shed sufficient light on the methodological aspects of the research. Data were obtained through the Scopus database, and 356 articles were mapped with the support of VOSviewer software, revealing the evolution in the number of publications, cross-country relationships, and co-citation networks, among other metrics. An in-depth analysis of 38 articles published in the top five journals revealed the predominance of studies carried out in the European context, with entrepreneurs of technological companies, and at the individual level of analysis. Furthermore, a tradition of positivist studies was identified.
Organizational conditions for evidence-based policing: a proposal from the international literature
Authors: Matarazzo Gustavo , Alcadipani Rafael , Fernandes Alan , Thomazi Maurício de
Published: January 2023

Abstract Many areas of study, particularly the field of public administration, have demonstrated how shared evidence has gained relevance in academic research. Against this backdrop, police organizations - responsible for sustaining the political order and being the body with legitimacy to use force - are characterized by supporting their decision-making processes in traditions and conventions. Faced with the various problems of legitimacy, which result in trust issues with its different audiences, the notion of evidence-based policing (EBP) has gained notoriety. Although Brazil has traditions in the field of public security studies, this debate is incipient. In this sense, this theoretical essay aims to reflect on the organizational conditions necessary for implementing EBP based on international experiences. We present a history of EBP and discuss a matrix that enables its practical application. We propose a framework regarding implementation requirements based on four fields: assessment, leadership, technology, and networks. Finally, we consider the need to centralize intelligence activities in the decision-making contexts of these organizations to establish professionalism that takes place through planning actions based on the use of science as ballast for organizations of police agencies.