bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ВЛИЯНИЕ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО КОРИДОРА «СЕВЕР-ЮГ» НА ЭКОЛОГИЮ КАЗАХСТАНА
Authors: Кегенбеков Жандос , Шакенов Алимжан , Кабышев Саги
Published: February 2024

В данном исследовании рассматриваются экологические последствия увеличения грузопотока по международному транспортному коридору «Север-Юг» на участке, проходящем через территорию Казахстана. Актуальность данного исследования подчеркивается текущей траекторией движения грузов, которая, как ожидается, приведет к увеличению выбросов парниковых газов, усилению акустического загрязнения, фрагментации среды обитания и потере биоразнообразия. Эти проблемы усугубляются преобладающей динамикой климата и существующими инфраструктурными проблемами. Предметом данного исследования является анализ экологических последствий увеличения объемов грузоперевозок, в частности, выбросы парниковых газов от тепловозов, акустическое загрязнение от грузовых поездов, фрагментация среды обитания, потеря биоразнообразия и рост загрязнения морской среды в Каспийском море. В ходе исследования был проведен анализ железнодорожной и водной транспортной системы, который показал, что транспортная система Казахстана должна развиваться в направлении зелёной логистики. Цель статьи состоит в изучении того, как ожидаемый рост грузопотока на МТК «Север-Юг» может сказаться на экологии Казахстана. Статья сосредоточена на железнодорожных и водных перевозках маршрута МТК «Север-Юг» на территории Республики Казахстан.
Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Business Decision-making: A Framework for Responsible AI Adoption
Authors: Dr. Khaja Mohinuddeen J. Venkata Ramaiah Turlapati, P. Vichitra, , Dr. Biswo Ranjan Mishra Dr Navjyot Raval,  Dr. Khaja Mohinuddeen J.,
Published: February 2024

This study explores barriers to AI adoption in automated organizational decision-making. Through qualitative interviews with 13 senior managers in South Africa, the study identified human social dynamics, restrictive regulations, creative work environments, lack of trust, dynamic business environments, loss of power, and ethical considerations. The study applied the adaptive structuration theory (AST) model to AI decision-making adoption, providing recommendations to overcome these barriers. The AST offers a deeper understanding of the dynamic interaction between technological and social dimensions.
Integrating Deep Learning with DevOps for Enhanced Predictive Maintenance in the Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Naveen Vemuri, Venkata Manoj Tatikonda, Naresh Thaneeru
Published: February 2024

This research paper explores the transformative integration of Deep Learning (DL) with DevOps methodologies to enhance predictive maintenance in the manufacturing industry. Traditional maintenance strategies often lead to inefficiencies, increased downtime, and operational disruptions. Leveraging the analytical capabilities of DL models and the agile principles of DevOps, our study introduces a comprehensive framework aimed at proactive identification and mitigation of equipment failures. The materials and methods encompass data collection from diverse sources, including sensor data and historical records, coupled with preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality. Selecting appropriate DL models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), enables accurate predictions of equipment failures. The integration pipeline follows DevOps principles, encompassing continuous integration, automated testing, and continuous deployment. Real-time monitoring and feedback mechanisms ensure model adaptability to evolving operational conditions. Collaboration between data scientists, software engineers, and maintenance teams facilitates a holistic approach to system integration. Addressing challenges of collaboration, model drift, and security considerations, our framework lays the foundation for streamlined, efficient, and adaptive predictive maintenance systems. As manufacturing industries embrace digital transformation, the integration of DL with DevOps emerges as a cornerstone for operational excellence, optimizing asset reliability, and contributing to the sustainable evolution of manufacturing ecosystems.
Surface Examination of Structure Loss in N-Type Czochralski Silicon Ingots
Authors: Hendawi Rania , Stokkan Gaute , Øvrelid Eivind , Di Sabatino Marisa
Published: February 2024

In principle, growing a dislocation-free Czochralski silicon ingot is possible if the growth process is kept stable and below the critical resolved shear stress value. However, in practice, a considerable proportion of the Si ingots are remelted due to the generation of dislocations or the so-called structure loss. The assessment of the failed ingots is a crucial step toward higher yield. However, the characterization of Si ingots is challenging due to their high brittleness and the high concentration of dislocations related to slip. In this work, we develop a non-destructive method to investigate the ingots that have experienced structure loss and reveal the root causes of this failure. Many characteristic features have been found on the surface of Czochralski silicon ingots. Based on these features, the ingots are classified into seven major groups that could be related to the main causes of the structure loss. Furthermore, the temperature gradient of several ingots is revealed by careful measurements of the growth ridges’ widths of these ingots. The results show that most of the failed ingots experience low-temperature gradients before the dislocation generation which agrees with the previous results. Three ingots have a clear particle hit on the surface, which caused an immediate transition to a multi-crystalline silicon structure. Particles are found on atomically smooth and rough interfaces, growth ridges, and surfaces in between. The surface examination method is a promising, fast, low-cost, and non-destructive technique that can be used to identify the most critical factors of structure loss in industrial ingots.
A Conceptual Model of Nurse Retention Integrating Quality of Work Life and Human Resource Management: The Case of Jordan
Authors: Rahman Gharaibeh Muna Bassam Abdel , Mansor Zuraina Binti Dato , Binti Raja Yusof Raja Nerina
Published: February 2024

Worldwide, the health sector faces a major challenge in retaining its staff. In Jordan, both public and university hospitals struggle with high turnover among nursing staff, which ultimately affects their overall performance. This study aims to discuss an integrated conceptual model that is developed based on the impact of quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and human resource management (HRM) practices on nursing staff retention. The model is drawn using the socio-technical system (STS) and social exchange (SET) theories to support the significance of QNWL and nurse retention. In addition, HRM practices involving training, compensation, performance appraisal, and recruitment were used. This framework contributes to research by combining the perspectives of QNWL and HRM to understand employee retention comprehensively. The practical insights derived from this model can be used to improve nurse retention strategies in the Jordanian healthcare system and as a foundation for future empirical research.
A Vocabulary Analysis of ‘Life’ and ‘New Headway’ Textbooks: Vocabulary Coverage, Frequency, and Repetition
Authors: Al-Ahmadi Nesreen Masoud , Alshumrani Hassan
Published: February 2024

Despite the recognition of the role of textbooks as primary sources of word development, little research has examined three key vocabulary-related aspects (coverage/load, frequency, and repetition) across two globally used commercial English language textbooks, in this case Life and New Headway. This study adopted a corpus-based approach to analyze all the lexical items appearing in each of the two students’ main textbooks, along with the accompanying workbooks, on the basis of the three word-related aspects given above. Particularly, it compared the 95% and 98% lexical coverage of the two textbooks, and the frequency and repetition of high-frequency words across both textbooks. The findings revealed that students using these textbooks would need to develop knowledge of between 2,000 and 3,000 word families to generate an acceptable understanding of their content. The largest number of running words across the Life and New Headway textbooks belonged to the high word frequency group, and approximately 50% of these words were repeated 15 times or more within each textbook. The study concludes with a discussion of several pedagogical implications and suggestions for further research.
Evaluasi Kinerja Electric Submersible Pump Pada Sumur Y PT. Pertamina EP Cepu Zona 11 Field Cepu
Authors: Permana Bayu Arya , Nirmala Gerry Sasanti , Loppies Leslie S , Firmansyah Dhany
Published: February 2024

Metode produksi secara umum terbagi menjadi natural flow (sembur alam) dan artificial lift (pengangkatan buatan). Pengangkatan buatan dilakukan bila sumur tidak lagi mampu berproduksi secara alamiah. Salah satu metode pengangkatan buatan adalah Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) dimana perencanaannya sangat dipengaruhi oleh kapasitas produksi sumur.  Sumur Y adalah salah satu sumur pada lapangan Cepu, Distrik 1 Kawengan, dengan laju produksi saat ini 211 bfpd. Perhitungan productivity index sumur menunjukkan nilai yang rendah yaitu 0,22 dengan laju produksi maximum sebesar 328.906 bfpd dan laju optimum 263.124 bfpd. Melihat rendahnya laju produksi yang ada dibandingkan dengan laju optimum yang seharusnya, dilakukan evaluasi terhadap pompa terpasang dan didapatkan efisiensi pompa sebesar 25%. Efisiensi sebesar ini bukanlah efisiensi ideal sehingga akan dilakukan perencanaan ulang pada pompa. Pada paper ini akan dilakukan evaluasi terhadap pompa D440N yang rencananya akan digunakan sebagai pengganti pompa QN15. Evaluasi terhadap pompa D440N menunjukkan efisiensi sebesar 40% yang menunjukkan bahwa pompa ini lebih baik digunakan pada sumur Y.
Mucoproteínas: novas contribuições para um problema laboratorial
Authors: Martins Heidi Pinto , Zamboni Irene Mara , Yuki Mary Mitiko , Castilho Lucia Nassi
Published: February 2024

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a influência da concentração do ácido perclórico e da temperatura de desproteinização, na determinação das mucoproteínas séricas. Como o doseamento das mucoproteínas possui importância clínica no acompanhamento de doenças infecciosas e de vários distúrbios metabólicos, exige-se, desta forma, um controle minucioso de fatores externos que possam interferir na sua quantificação.
Matérias estranhas leves e partículas metálicas em misturas para bebida láctea e mingau, destinadas à Merenda Escolar
Authors: Santos Marlene Correia dos , Rodrigues Regina M. M. S. , Zamboni Claydes de Q.
Published: February 2024

Para avaliar as condições higiênicas de alimentos destinados à Merenda Escolar, quanto à presença de matérias estranhas leves (insetos, seus fragmentos e larvas) e de partículas metálicas, foram analisadas 50 amostras de misturas para o preparo de bebida láctea e 50 amostras de misturas para o preparo do mingau. Para a pesquisa de matérias estranhas leves, utilizou-se o método padronizado pela A.O.A.C., com modificações. Encontrou-se fragmentos de insetos em 66 % das amostras de misturas para bebida láctea e em 62% das amostras de mingau. Não foram encontrados insetos e larvas nas amostras analisadas. Para pesquisa de partículas metálicas desenvolveu-se um método onde a amostra dissolvida em água é agitada com uma barra magnética que atrai as partículas e possibilita sua contagem. Verificou-se que 30% das amostras de misturas para bebida láctea e 44% das amostras de misturas para mingau continham partículas metálicas.
Controle de Qualidade Interlaboratorial dos Métodos Utilizados em Bioquímica Clínica, na Rede do Instituto Adolfo Lutz
Authors: Martins Heidi Pinto , Arioshi Kioka , Shundo Luzia , Romão Mariza Menezes , Stancari Regina C.A. , Oliveira Regina Martins de , Ferreira Rosa M. M. , Ruvieri Valter
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho propõe a utilização de um "pool" de soro controle normal (SCN) e de um alterado (SCA) preparado pela adição de quantidades de substâncias químicas a serem analisadas. A concentração dos constituintes em cada "pool" foi estabelecida pela mensuração em diferentes laboratórios clínicos. Estes "pools" foram usados como um sistema controle para o estudo da precisão e exatidão, servindo para indicar a presença de erros, podendo alertar os analistas para falhas existentes na metodologia e aparelhagem.
Identificação histológica das principais compostas brasileiras de emprego medicinal
Authors: Jorge Luzia Ilza Ferreira , Pereira Ulysses , Silva Augusta Mendes da
Published: February 2024

Foram descritas as folhas das seguintes espécies da família Compositae: Baccharis trimera DC (carqueja), Stevia rebaudiana Bert. (stevia), Tagetes cf patula L. (cravo de defunto) e Vernonia polyanthes Less (assa-peixe). Observou-se que estas espécies seguem o padrão geral da família a que pertencem. Detalhes de tricomas glandulares, colênquima, fibras, células pétreas, papilas e glândulas secretoras foram fundamentais para a diagnose.
Diagnóstico rápido de vírus do grupo Herpes por microscopia eletrônica - observações atípicas nas amostras de pacientes aidéticos
Authors: Ueda Marli , Tanaka Hatune , Kisielius Jonas José , Joazeiro Paulo Pinto
Published: February 2024

A Seção de Microscopia Eletrônica do Instituto Adolfo Lutz recebeu no período de 1986-90, 129 amostras de materiais biológicos (líquido vesicular, raspado de lesão genital, raspado de lesão anal, saliva e urina) de pacientes aidéticos, com suspeita de infecção herpética, para diagnóstico rápido de vírus do grupo Herpes, por microscopia eletrônica. Dessas amostras, 25% (32/129) foram positivas para vírus Herpes, com algumas apresentando aspectos atípicos, tais como: a) grande quantidade de partículas virais; b) detecção de mais de um nucleocapsideo num mesmo envoltório; e c) detecção de grandes agregados de nucleocapsideos sem envoltórios. Estas observações poderiam ser atribuídas às características de imunodepressão desses pacientes e a sua divulgação foi por nós considerada importante, pois seriam dados adicionais para o estudo de infecçôes virais, nesses pacientes imunodeprimidos.
Resíduos de Endosulfan em tubérculos e frutos
Authors: Lemes Vera R.R. , Inomata Odete N.K. , Barretto Heloisa H. C.
Published: February 2024

Endosulfan é um inseticida do grupo éster do ácido sulfuroso de um diol cíclico clorado. Com a finalidade de registro no Brasil para extensão de uso foi realizado um estudo de seus isômeros Endosulfan I (alfa), Endosulfan II (beta) e metabolito sulfato de Endosulfan, remanescentes das culturas de batata, tomate, laranja, mamão, maçã, maracujá, morango, tratadas com o produto formulado Thiodan, concentrado emulsionável com teor de 350g/l do ingrediente ativo, seguindo-se as boas práticas agrícolas. O método utilizado foi o descrito por Mitchell, com modificações que permitiram obter melhores recuperações (82,1% de Endosulfan I, 84,4% de Endosulfan II e 91,0% de sulfato de Endosulfan, média obtida nas amostras testemunhas fortifica das). O limite de quantificação pela técnica de cromatografia em fase gasosa com detector de captura de elétrons foi de 0,01 mg/kg (ppm). Das 60 amostras analisadas, 20 testemunhas e 40 provenientes de culturas tratadas, foram encontrados Endosulfan I em 19 (47,5%), Endosulfan II em 21 (52,5%) e sulfato de Endosulfan em 17 (42,5%). Nas amostras de polpa de laranja e maracujá e na batata não foram encontrados resíduos, enquanto que na polpa de mamão foi detectado apenas o metabolito sulfato de Endosulfan. Resíduos de Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II e sulfato de Endosulfan foram os mais elevados na casca da laranja, apresentando níveis de 0,48 e 0,69 mg/kg de Endosulfan total. As amostras de maçã, tomate e morango apresentaram valores dentro dos limites máximos de resíduos (LMR) estabelecidos pelo Codex Alimentarius.
Contribuição da Imunoeletroforese cruzada em líquido cefalorraquidiano e/ou soro no diagnóstico de infecções Neisseria meningitidis grupo B no Brasil
Authors: das Graças Adelino Alkmin Maria , Maria Landgraf Ilka , De Fátima Paiva Vieira Maria
Published: February 2024

Irnunoeletroforesc cruzada (IEC) foi empregada para pesquisar a presença de antígeno de Neisseria meningitidis grupo B em 185 amostras de líquido cefalorraquidiano (LCR) e/ou 125 amostras de soro. Dentre as amostras de LCR, 103 (55,7%) foram positivas apenas através da cultura e 36 (19,5%) apenas na reação de IEe. Em 34 (18,4%) destas amostras, ambos os métodos apresentaram resultados positivos. Nos casos em que a cultura foi negativa, a IEC em amostras de LCR e/ou soro contribuiu para o diagnóstico da doença meningocócica grupo B em 26,7% dos casos, sendo que em 99,1% deles já havia sido iniciada terapia antibacteriana. Considerando os resultados positivos obtidos apenas na IEC do soro, foi observada uma percentagem de 5,6%. A contribuição da IEC em LCR e/ou soro foi signficativa.
Dengue
Authors: Luísa Barbosa Maria
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho é uma revisão sobre vírus Dengue. Numa tentativa de rever os conhecimentos acumulados, apresentando aspectos moleculares, diagnósticos e clínicos.
Fenilcetonúria
Authors: Pinto Martins Heidi
Published: February 2024

O interesse pelas doenças genéticas têm aumentado nos países de primeiro mundo à medida que o controle das doenças infecciosas e sociais torna-se cada vez mais efetivo. Dados recentes20 mostram que cerca de 50% das mortes perinatais ocorrem por causas genéticas. Além disso, 113 das internações de crianças em hospitais pediátricos e 10% das doenças crônicas de adnltos também são atribuídas a fatores genéticos. Estima-se que temos cerca de 50.000 a 100.000 genes, dispersos ao longo de 23 pares de cromossomos, responsáveis por nossas características hereditárias. Por outro lado, já são conhecidas cerca de 6000 doenças genéticas, a maioria ainda sem tratamento específico'!". O grande desafio dos geneticistas tem sido o de identificar os nossos genes, compreender qnais são os mecanismos que causam patologias genéticas, e enquanto não houver tratamentos eficazes, prevenir o nascimento de novos afetados. Aminoacidopatias e organopatias são os erros inatos do metabolismo, mais comuns, do período neonatal2. Na Alemanha, aproximadamente 1: 15000 dos récem-nascidos são diagnosticados como portadores de aminoacidopatias e aproximadamente 1:9000 são diagnosticados como portadores de organoacidopatias1. Especialmente no caso das organoacidopatias há evidências substanciais que este número deve estar subestimado.
Avaliação do diagnóstico laboratorial da doença meningocócica em pacientes internados em um hospital sentinela no município de Campinas/SP, 1988-1991
Authors: Kemp Brigina , M. M. Rocha Marilu , Busch Iversson Lygia
Published: February 2024

A análise dos exames realizados em 65 casos de Doença Meningocócica internados no Hospital Álvaro Ribeiro, Campinas/SP, de 1988 a 1991, mostrou que em 56,9% dos casos foi possível identificar os soro grupos da Neisseria meningitidis, onde houve predominância do meningococo soro grupo B, e em 7,7% foi possível detectar somente o diplococo Gram negativo. Encontrou-se valores depositividade semelhante para bactcrioscopia c cultura de líquido céfalorraquidiano (LCR), 61,7% e 61,5% respectivamente. A maior positividade,na associação dos exames, foi encontrada na bacterioscopia e cultura, 74,5%, com valor aproximado na associação de bactcrioscopia, cultura e imuno eletroforese cruzada (IEC), 73,8%. Os resultados das associações de bacterioscopia e IEC e de cultura e IEC foram mais baixos e semelhantes: 62,0% e 62,2% respectivamente. Foi baixa a positividade dos exames de IEC, 34,8%.
Matérias estranhas em doces de amendoim e de leite vendidos por ambulantes na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: M. Morelli S. Rodrigues Regina , Correia Marlene , Regina Franzolin Márcia , Baggio Domingos
Published: February 2024

Foram analisadas 351 amostras de doces de amendoim e 157 de doces de leite, no período de janeiro/1993 a janeiro/Ivv-l, adquiridas mensalmente em dez barracas de ambulantes de doces, distribuídas em quatro regiões da Cidade de São Paulo/SP. O objetivo do trabalho foi a adequação de métodos para pesquisa de matérias estranhas e avaliação das condições sanitárias desses produtos, durante as quatro estações do ano, utilizando-se métodos da "Association of Oíficial Analytical Chcmists", 15 ed., 1990. Os métodos permitiram obter material adequado para leitura e identificação das matérias estranhas, sem resíduos interferentes que dificultassem o diagnóstico da análise. Do total de amostras de doces de amendoim e de leite, 32,8% e 28,7%, respectivamente, estavam aprovadas, segundo as normas legais vigentes brasileiras. Das 351 amostras de doces de amendoim, 60,7% continham fragmentos de insetos, 11,7% ácaros e 6,8% estavam contaminadas com pêlos de roedor. Das 157 amostras de doces de leite, 58,6% estavam contaminadas por fragmentos de insetos, 26,8% por ácaros c 5,7% por pêlos de roedor. Os números médios de fragmentos de insetos, ácaros e pêlos de roedor, em relação às amostras condenadas, foram 8,6; 11,3 e 1,4 para os doces de leite e 6,5; 6,5 e 1,1 para os doces de amendoim, respectivamente. As estações do ano que apresentaram o maior perccntual de amostras positivas para fragmentos de insetos e pêlos de roedor foram o outono e o inverno, para os doces de amendoim, e o outono para os doces de leite; para ácaros, o maior percentual de amostras positivas ocorreu no verão.
Epidemiologia da leishmaniose tegumentar americana no Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. II. Utilização de antígeno particulado de Leishamnia (Viannia) braziliensis em inquérito canino em regiões endêmicas
Authors: Eduardo Tolezano José , Hilomi Taniguchi Helena , De Fátima Lereno de Araújo Maria , Da Conceição Bisugo Márcia , Aparecida Cunha Elaine , Roberto Elias Carlos , Larosa Rui
Published: February 2024

Vários pesquisadores tem questionado sobre o papel que animais domésticos poderiam estar exercendo, particularmente como fontes de infecção para o homem em áreas de transmissão para Leishmaniose Tegumentar Americana nas regiões Sudeste e Sul do Brasil. No Espírito Santo tem sido confirmada a participação de cães como "reservatórios" de L. (V) brariliensis na antiga zona de cobertura de mata atlântica, encontrando taxas de infecção bastante elevadas, em tomo de 17% dos cães. No Estado de São Paulo, existe esta mesma preocupação, em relação à fontes de infecção representadas, possivelmente, por cães. Neste estudo foram realizados dois inquéritos para a pesquisa de infecção por Leishmania em populações caninas em áreas de transmissão de LTA nos municípios de Itupeva (região de Jundiaí) e Eldorado ( região do Vale do Ribeira). Pela primeira vez, foi utilizado um teste intradérmíco (TlDR) com antígeno particulado de L.(V) braziliensis e, em paralelo reação de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI) com antígenos de L.(V) braziliensis, L.(L.) chagas i e L.(L.) amaronensis. Em Itupeva, dos56 cães inquiridos, 10 (17,86%) foram reativos para, pelo menos, uma das reações, quando admitido qualquer valor de reatividade. Já em Eldorado, 6 (7,8%) dos 77 cães examinados revelaram alguma reatividade, porém com valores inferiores a 5mm ou I :40, respectivamente para a TlDR e RIFI. Esses resultados indicam como bastante promissora e exeqüível, em condições de trabalho de campo, a utilização do TlDR para triagem de infecção natural por Leishmania (V) brariliensis em animais domésticos suspeitos de alguma importância como fonte de infecção. Parece, também, ser pouco provável a participação de cães na manutenção do parasita em Eldorado. Todavia os resultados obtidos em Itupeva reforçam a necessidade de esclarecimento do papel dos cães na circulação de Leishmania. Tais resultados poderão ser fundamentais para a definição de estratégias de controle.
Fumonisinas: Aspectos analíticos
Authors: Machinski Junior Miguel
Published: February 2024

As fumonisinas, micotoxinas presentes em alimentos e rações, principalmente no milho, são produzidas por fungos do gênero Fusarium. Foi demonstrado experimentalmente que a fumonisina B' causa a leucoencefalomalácia equina (LEME), edema pulmonar em suínos (EPS) e câncer hepático em ratos, além de ser provável agente responsável pelo câncer de esôfago em humanos, como demonstram os estudos epidemiológicos realizados na África do Sul e na China. Com a finalidade de fornecer informações a respeito dos métodos empregados na determinação de fumonisinas em alimentos e rações, foi realizada uma revisão da metodologia analítica relatados na literatura científica.
Rezension von: Katz, Gabriele, Anna Haag
Authors: Keuler Dorothea , Katz Gabriele
Published: February 2024

Gabriele Katz: Anna Haag. Schreiben in Zeiten des Kriegs. Biografische Skizze 8 grad verlag Freiburg 2022. 156 Seiten mit Abbildungen. Hardcover 24 €. ISBN 978-3-910228-00-9
Rezension von: Kühnel, Dorothee (Hrsg.), "Wanderer, hemme deine Hast ..."
Authors: Waibel Raimund , Kühnel Dorothee
Published: February 2024

»Wanderer, hemme deine Hast …« Vorträge anlässlich der 24. Internationalen Tagung für Kleindenkmalforschung vom 23.–26. Juni 2022 in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. Hrsg. von Dorothee Kühnel. Verlag Regionalkultur Ubstadt-Weiher 2023. 155 Seiten, 240 Abbildungen. Broschur 19,90 €. ISBN 978-3-95505-406-9
Communication within families of individuals with disabilities: a comprehensive literature review
Authors: Dourado Carolina Moraes , Costa Silva Simone Souza da
Published: February 2024

Family communication is a construct that has been extensively explored in the literature from a systemic perspective. This Integrative Review aims to characterize and identify the instruments used in the context of communication within families of individuals with disabilities. The research was conducted by searching the following databases: CAPES Journal Portal, Medline/Pubmed, Virtual Health Library, Scielo-Scientific Electronic Library Online, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Educational Research Information Center, and the American Psychological Association. The search process and refinements led to the construction of a database comprising 20 studies. The analysis revealed that 60% (n=12) of the studies were published from 2016 to 2018. In 85% (n=17) of the studies, the participants were caregivers of individuals with disabilities. 30% (n=6) of the research was conducted in North America, and 90% (n=18) of the studies were quantitative. The most commonly used instruments included the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evolution Scale; Family Assessment Device Agreement scale about cohesion, communication and Family relationships and the Family Problem Solving Communication.
Factors associated with ageism: integrative review
Authors: Santana Jaedson Capitó de , Silva Neto Letícia Marques da , Santos Jeane da Silva Rocha , Fhon Jack Roberto Silva , Lima Fábia Maria de
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Ageism is a social construction of old age which the WHO defines as stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination directed against others or oneself on the basis of age. Objective: To research national and international scientific production on the factors associated with ageism. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out in the LILACS, SciELO and PUBMED databases, using the descriptors: Ageism, Prejudice and Elderly, in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published in the last 10 years. A total of 297 articles were found and, after reading the title and/or abstract, 09 articles were selected for the study. Results and discussion: Factors associated with ageism include: age, gender, level of education, fear of death, personality, contact with the elderly, knowledge about ageing, life expectancy and the population's health conditions. Conclusion: Ageism needs to be combated, and the world needs to be adapted to all ages by including or strengthening policies and laws against all forms of prejudice, and by including school and educational guidelines in order to solve this problem.
Initial teacher training in light of the vision of complexity in the 21st century: state of the art review
Authors: Sant’Ana Vaniza Sezinando , Rossetin Ana Paula Dallagassa , Ferreira Andréa de Araújo , Behrens Marilda Aparecida
Published: February 2024

This research focused on investigating and analyzing how the Complexity Paradigm can serve as an epistemological support in teacher training. Given this, the present study aims to answer the following problem: how can the epistemology of the Theory of Complexity Thinking support initial teacher training? The objective was to raise research that presents the Theory of Complex Thinking as an innovative epistemology capable of subsidizing the initial training of teachers.To develop this analysis, a State of the Art survey was carried out, opting for qualitative and exploratory research. Theoretical foundations were sought from the authors; Morin (2000, 2014, 2015), Moraes (2017), Farias (2020). The research allowed us to realize that there is an urgency to understand that initial teacher training requires a reform of thinking, which leads to a paradigmatic transposition, which seeks to reconnect knowledge, understand uncertainties, restore ethics and human understanding. During this investigation it was possible to understand that breaking with old paradigms becomes a strong challenge for educators in the 21st century.
ANALISIS GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Alfian Nurul , Rohmaniyah Rohmaniyah , Amar Siti Salama , Kusuma Andriani , Aina Muslimatul , Fajar Achmarul
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of good corporate governance on the company's financial performance. This research is a quantitative research. The data source in this research uses secondary data in the form of financial reports. The population in this study is LQ45 companies for the 2020-2021 period and the sampling technique in this study uses this purposive sampling technique so that the sample is 45 companies. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is no simultaneous effect of the board of commissioners, board of directors and audit committee on financial performance while partially indicating that among the three variables there is no effect on financial performance.
PERBEDAAN KEWENANGAN PERDANA MENTERI DALAM SISTEM PARLEMENTER DENGAN PRESIDEN DALAM SISTEM PRESIDENSIAL (STUDI PERBANDINGAN ANTARA INDONESIA DENGAN MALAYSIA)
Authors: Holidi Achmad , Nadir Nadir , Gunawan Adi , Wardani Win Yuli
Published: February 2024

AbstrakKewenangan Perdana Menteri dalam sistem parlementer dengan kewenangan Presiden dalam sistem presidensial, secara umum di tentukan oleh konstitusi negara. Negara Indonesia menganut Civil Law system yang berasal dari negara Belanda yang menganut sistem hukum adat, sistem hukum islam, sistem tersebut mempengaruhi terhadap konsitusi negara Indonesia yang disebut dengan Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia. Negara Malaysia menganut sistem hukum, Common Law System yang berasal dari negara Inggris, dan mempunyai konstitusi yang disebut dengan Undang-Undang Persekutuan Federal Constitution. Negara Malaysia terdiri atas negara federal (persekutuan) dan negara bagian. Perbedaan Kewenangan Perdana Menteri Dalam Sistem Parlementer Dengan Presiden Dalam Sistem Presidensial (Studi perbandingan antara Indonesia dengan Malaysia), merupakan suatu kajian hukum tata negara yang mengkaji mengenai sistem pemerintahan. Penelitian ini akan mengetahui perbedaan kewenangan perdana menteri dalam sistem parlementer, presiden dalam sistem presidensial dan mengetahui kelebihan, kekurangan dengan menggunakan metode yuridis normatif. Comparative Approach yakni membandingkan teori dan mengkaji konsep yang berkaitan dengan penelitian, menelaah konstitusi dari negara, serta menganalisa kelebihan dan kekurangan dari kedua negara, sehingga akan memberikan hasil tentang kewenangan kepala pemerintahan dan kelebihan serta kekurangan dari sistem pemerintahan. Sistem pemerintahan harus dijalankan dengan baik, serta menggunakan kelebihan yang sudah ada, menutupi kekurangan dari sistem pemerintahan di Indonesia dan Malaysia.
Ensaios para avaliação do comportamento sísmico de paredes de Cisalhamento e Paredes Oscilantes de CLT: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Alves Larissa Fé , Silva Guilherme dos Santos , Pessôa Poliana de Melo , Jardim Pedro Ignácio Lima Gadêlha , Christoforo André Luis , De Araujo Victor , De Almeida Diego Henrique
Published: February 2024

Diante da busca por materiais mais sustentáveis, os produtos de madeira engenheirada surgem como uma alternativa para a construção de edifícios. O Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) se destaca por sua leveza, resistência e a capacidade de dissipação de energia advinda de cargas de vento e sísmicas. Essas propriedades caracterizam o CLT como um material de elevado potencial para aplicações em zonas sísmicas. Nesse sentido, tendo em vista a importância da condução de estudos experimentais a fim de avaliar o desempenho de estruturas CLT resistente à sismos, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo a realização de uma revisão sistemática da literatura acerca dos estudos experimentais em paredes de cisalhamento e oscilantes de CLT convencionais. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura a partir de duas bases de dados: Scopus e Web of Science. Identificou-se, nos últimos anos, um aumento no número de estudos relacionados ao tema. Além disso, observou-se que são necessários mais estudos acerca de paredes de cisalhamento do tipo balão a fim de validar os poucos estudos existentes e contribuir para a compreensão acerca de seu comportamento. Adicionalmente, observou-se que os protocolos de carregamento utilizados foram as normativas ASTM E2126 (2011), EN 12512 (2005), ISO 22452 (2011), EN 594 (2011) e a ACI ITG-5.1-07 (2008). O protocolo de carregamento CUREE foi o mais utilizado, abrangendo 36% dos estudos. Dessa forma, a normativa ASTM E2126 (2011) foi a mais empregada na realização dos testes cíclicos em paredes de cisalhamento de CLT. Tendo em vista que essas normativas não foram desenvolvidas especificamente para paredes CLT, torna-se crucial a condução de mais estudos experimentais para respaldar a elaboração de protocolos de teste específicos destinados a paredes de cisalhamento CLT.
Advancements in Alpha-Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals: A Rising star in Cancer Therapy
Authors: Tian Jingxuan
Published: February 2024

Currently, radiopharmaceuticals have emerged as a novel approach for tumor treatment. Alpha nuclides offer several advantages over beta nuclides, such as higher energy and a smaller radiation range. In recent years, alpha-targeted therapy has gradually developed, resulting in the approval and release of an increasing number of radiopharmaceuticals in the market. The text initially highlights the advantages of alpha nuclides in comparison to beta nuclides and Auger electrons. It then provides an overview of the fundamental structure and carrier selection of drugs used in alpha-targeted therapy. Furthermore, it presents a list of radiopharmaceuticals that were approved by the FDA between 2000 and 2020. Next, the clinical therapeutic effects and research status of three alpha nuclides are discussed, including 225Ac, 223Ra, and 227Th. These nuclides have received significant attention and are relatively mature in terms of research. Many of them have already undergone clinical trials. Finally, the text addresses the current research challenges and prospects of alpha-targeted drugs.
Influencing Factors on Left-Behind Children’s Mental Health
Authors: Sheng Karen
Published: February 2024

A polarization between urban and rural areas has urged a a growing number of people leave their hometown and go to bigger cities in search for better paying jobs. This has led to a goring number of left behind children in China. Left behind children tend to endure worse mental health. This study hopes to find the influencing factors that might impact the effect of parental separation on left behind children’s mental health. By studying this, people can better protect the mental well-being of the left behind children. This study used secondary analysis, which requires synthesizing previous findings. Previous findings lack in depth investigation into each influencing factor. This study discovered that female left behind children (LBC)have higher rates of mental illness than male LBC, younger LBC have higher rates of mental illness than older LBC, and LBC who communicate with their parents less frequently have higher rates of mental illness than those who maintain close contact with them.
Moral Considerations and Layoffs Dilemma: Analysis of Empathetic Ability in Decision-making
Authors: Zhu Zhengkang
Published: February 2024

Empathy, the perceptive grasp and comprehension of someone else's emotional state, holds immense significance in social interactions. Its manifestation, nonetheless, undergoes fluctuations across diverse scenarios, making it a fascinating and complex aspect of human behaviour. To delve into this captivating phenomenon, this dissertation explores the ethical quandary faced by company managers when deciding whether to lay off employees during financial crises. In this scenario, empathy's role becomes even more critical. Employing the sensitive topic of employee layoffs as a prime example, the study unravels the intricacies of empathy disparity among individuals, delving into the psychological, cultural, and personal factors contributing to varying levels of empathetic responses. While universally recognised as essential, this meticulous analysis highlights how empathy can sometimes be elusive or inconsistent. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the cascading impact of leadership empathy on employee empathy and the subsequent influence of individual employee empathy on group empathy. Understanding the interconnected nature of empathy within an organizational context becomes pivotal for nurturing a compassionate and supportive work environment. Moreover, this study delves into the far-reaching implications of empathy within organizations. The intricate interplay between empathy, decision-making, conflict resolution, and team dynamics is examined. The research identifies specific boundary conditions that may affect the effectiveness of empathy, shedding light on when empathy might be less impactful and when it can genuinely foster positive outcomes.
Group differences and factors influencing obesity -- based on CFPS2020 data analysis
Authors: Jiang Hongming
Published: February 2024

To understand the current status of obesity prevalence among Chinese adults and to target high-risk groups for obesity, in order to provide guidance for obesity prevention and intervention. The required data were extracted from the China Family Panel Studies 2020 (CFPS 2020) and statistically processed using SPSS 29.0 statistical software. Group differences in obesity were tested using Mann-Whitney U test for ranking variables and the chi-square test for dichotomous variables. The test of factors influencing obesity was performed using multifactorial logistic regression. In the study sample of 2613 cases, the percentage of obesity was 32.57%. The innovation of this paper is the use of the most recent data, the CFPS2020 database has not been used to do a study before. In addition, another novelty of this study is the discovery of the current influence of obesity on the internet usage, in addition to gender, which is a common sense understanding of obesity. New findings were also made on how different incomes and different marital status affect the prevalence of obesity. The prevalence of obesity was statistically significant in the group distribution across gender (P<0.001), age (P<0.001), current marital status (P<0.001), internet usage (P<0.001), and annual income from work (P<0.001). Accurate and effective obesity interventions should: (1) Adapt health and fitness programs to address different metabolic, hormonal, and social influences on diet and exercise for men and women. (2) Provide affordable or subsidized weight management programs for low-income groups to ensure that low-income groups can participate. (3) Implement nutrition counseling and fitness programs for couples or families to create a supportive environment that recognizes the impact of marital status on eating and activity habits.
The Effects of Sleep on Human Physiology and Its Regulation
Authors: Li Enqi
Published: February 2024

Sleep is an essential aspect of human biology and is crucial for maintaining overall health and cognitive functioning. The significance of sleep, its effects on bodily and cognitive function, and the underlying mechanisms were covered in this essay. One of the primary functions of sleep is to facilitate physical restoration. During sleep, the body engages in critical processes such as immune system regulation, metabolic waste clearance, and cell repair. The brain also undergoes restoration during sleep, consolidates memories, enhances learning, and promotes creativity. Insufficient sleep can lead to physical symptoms such as fatigue and reduced concentration, as well as emotional instability and fluctuations in mood. The mechanisms of sleep regulation are multifaceted, incorporating both physiological and neurological processes. The body's circadian rhythm plays a crucial role in sleep regulation. Sleep quality can be influenced by various environmental and psychological factors. Exposure to artificial light, especially before bedtime, can inhibit the release of melatonin. Stress, anxiety, and depression can also disrupt sleep patterns, making it difficult to obtain restful sleep. In conclusion, sleep is a crucial aspect of human biology that impacts both physical and cognitive function. Further research into sleep regulation and its impact on academic success may provide opportunities for new therapeutic approaches for sleep-related disorders.
The Effect of Layered Teaching Method of Reading Tasks on Middle School Students' English Learning Motivation
Authors: Li Jinhua , Zeng Zilin
Published: February 2024

In daily teaching, it is found that students in junior high schools lack the interest of learning English, especially in English reading. They are fear of difficulty, and their reading ability is difficult to improve. However, English reading accounts for a large proportion of English learning and plays an important role in improving English language ability. And the layered teaching method can meet the learning needs of different students and provide a personalized educational experience. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore whether the reading task layered teaching method has any effect on junior high school students' English learning motivation and to know about students' ideas on the reading task layered teaching method through the research methods of experiments and structured interviews. This study found that learners could gradually improve their comprehension of English texts and developed independent thinking and reasoning skills through the reading task-layered approach. This approach helps learners to build self-confidence and stimulates their interest in delving further into English texts and literature. But at the same time, the reading task layering method also requires teachers to pay attention to students' psychological state and adjust students' layering tasks according to their situation in time.
Mechanism of Caffeine and Challenges of Caffeine Dependence
Authors: Zheng Shu
Published: February 2024

By binding to adenosine A1 and A2A receptors, caffeine inhibits adenosine's inhibitory effect on neurons, thereby increasing alertness and improving concentration. At the same time, caffeine also stimulates the release of adrenaline and norepinephrine, further enhancing the sense of wakefulness. Caffeine also induces the release of dopamine and glutamate in the nucleus accumbens. They regulate human emotions, reward mechanisms, and memory. However, caffeine dependence can cause side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations, digestive problems, headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. To reduce dependency on caffeine, individuals can gradually decrease their intake, opt for decaffeinated tea or coffee, and ensure they have sufficient and restful sleep by adjusting sleep patterns. Maintaining overall health, a balanced diet, moderate exercise and effective coping with stress can help increase natural energy levels and reduce the need for caffeine. Seeking the help and guidance of a professional medical or mental health professional is also recommended for reducing caffeine dependence.
Current Situation and Countermeasure Analysis of Transfer Pricing in International Tax Avoidance
Authors: He Yupei
Published: February 2024

This article introduces the main ways of international tax avoidance and points out that transfer pricing is the most commonly used means of multinational corporations. The paper briefly introduces the definition and different types of transfer pricing, then confirms that as a means of tax avoidance, the nature of transfer pricing is still in the category of not violating the law. On this basis, the article analyzes the causes of transfer pricing, and tries to find a balance between the host country and multinational enterprises by assigning and dividing different responsibilities and obligations, to achieve the common development of international economy. The key point is not simply to recommend that countries or regions strictly crack down on and prohibit transfer pricing, but to seek a method acceptable to both host countries and multinational enterprises from the basis of its creation, taking into account the interests of multinational corporations so that the problem can be solved more effectively.
Research on Design Parameters of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Different Geographical Locations
Authors: Zhao Hanqing
Published: February 2024

Energy storage technology plays an extremely crucial role in the transition of the current social energy structure to renewable energy. Energy storage technology with high efficiency, safety and long storage period has become the key to breaking through the limitations of renewable energy utilization. As one of the most widely used large-scale energy storage technologies, pumped storage hydropower (PSH) has the advantages of high efficiency and large energy storage capacity. It has good development potential in countries with abundant water resources, but there are also problems such as high initial investment, high cost, construction. The cycle is long and largely limited by geographical conditions. This paper analyzes the parameters of PSH station in different geographical locations, compares their differences based on the cost per unit of electricity of the whole life cycle, explores the relationship between the location of pumped storage power plants and the cost of power per unit of electricity, and provides a basis for promoting the development of this technology. Provide effective technical support for development.