bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Heuristic for Direct Product Graph Decomposition
Authors: Calderoni Luca , Margara Luciano , Marzolla Moreno
Published: August 2023

In this paper we describe a heuristic for decomposing a directed graph into factors according to the direct product (also known as Kronecker, cardinal or tensor product). Given a directed, unweighted graph $G$ with adjacency matrix $\mathbf{Adj}(G)$, our heuristic aims at identifying two graphs $G_1$ and $G_2$ such that $G = G_1 \times G_2$, where $G_1 \times G_2$ is the direct product of $G_1$ and $G_2$.
For undirected, connected graphs it has been shown that graph decomposition is "at least as difficult" as graph isomorphism; therefore, polynomial-time algorithms for decomposing a general directed graph into factors are unlikely to exist. Although graph factorization is a problem that has been extensively investigated, the heuristic proposed in this paper represents - to the best of our knowledge - the first computational approach for general directed, unweighted graphs. We have implemented our algorithm using the MATLAB environment; we report on a set of experiments that show that the proposed heuristic solves reasonably-sized instances in a few seconds on general-purpose hardware. Although the proposed heuristic is not guaranteed to find a factorization, even if one exists; however, it always succeeds on all the randomly-generated instances used in the experimental evaluation.
Desenho da condição profissional dos(as) pedagogos(as) no contexto organizacional
Authors: Silva Luciano Lima , Severo José Leonardo Rolim de Lima
Published: August 2023

Nosso estudo tem o objetivo geral de caracterizar a condição profissional dos(as) pedagogos(as) nos espaços organizacionais. Esse estudo é fundamentado em Libâneo (2001; 2012), Sánchez (2014), Fazenda (2011), entre outros. É uma pesquisa qualitativa, com um grupo de 14 participantes, entre os anos 2019 e 2020.  Para coleta dos dados utilizamos questionários estruturados, seguindo o método e a codificação aberta da Teoria Fundamentada. O resultado demonstra que existem possibilidades para atuação dos(as) profissionais da Pedagogia no ambiente corporativo,  porém as limitações exigem a apropriação de conhecimentos específicos das áreas de recursos humanos, gestão de pessoas e educação corporativa, visto que, atualmente, os cursos de Pedagogia não promovem esse repertório formativo. Portanto, com base neste panorama profissional, propomos problematizar essa temática no curso de Pedagogia para atender às novas agendas de trabalho dos(as) pedagogos(as) no mercado de trabalho, em torno das exigências da sociedade contemporânea.

Palavras-chave: Pedagogo. Profissionais da educação. Mercado de trabalho.
Um olhar da História da Educação para a universidade medieval
Authors: MALAVASI SILVANA , Oliveira Terezinha , Batista Viviane da Silva
Published: August 2023

O objeto deste artigo é a importância social e histórica da universidade medieval. Do prisma da História da Educação, analisa-se esse espaço de conhecimento, de reflexão sobre o agir humano e de produção de saberes com os seguintes objetivos principais: a) tecer considerações históricas sobre a universidade medieval por meio da valorização do passado e das raízes da universidade contemporânea b) abordar as relações entre professor e aluno na universidade medieval e as mudanças que as permearam. O texto contém dois subtítulos: A universidade medieval e sua função social e A universidade medieval: professores e estudantes. Quanto à revisão bibliográfica, apoiamo-nos em autores que abordaram a instituição pelo prisma da História da Educação: Guizot (1907), Ullmann (2000), Le Goff (1984; 2017), Verger (1990), De Boni (2005), Oliveira (2007; 2008), além de Tomás de Aquino (2006), um dos grandes nomes da filosofia escolástica. Considerando-se que a História é essencial à memória das civilizações, buscou-se aporte teórico-metodológico nos princípios da História Social, utilizando os conceitos de longa duração e de totalidade e obras nas quais Marc Bloch (2001) e Fernand Braudel (1992) mostram a importância da história para a construção do conhecimento intelectual, cultural e social. Enfim, considera-se que a universidade, como espaço institucional de produção do saber, deve ser objeto de debates sobre sua função social e sobre a responsabilidade dos intelectuais na formação humana, na valorização do conhecimento e na construção de rumos sociais.
Histórias de vida de professores de educação física iniciantes: tempos, contextos e sujeitos da formação
Authors: Gariglio Jose Angelo
Published: August 2023

Este artigo discorre sobre os resultados de uma pesquisa que teve por objetivo investigar as correlações entre as histórias de vida de professores de Educação Física (EF) iniciantes, processos formativos e o enfretamento dos desafios da iniciação à docência. O estudo é de caráter qualitativo, com uma abordagem biográfica. Foi utilizado um único instrumento de construção de dados: a entrevista narrativa. O estudo foi realizado com 12 professores/as iniciantes de EF, egressos da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMF), todos com até três anos de inserção profissional na escola básica. Os dados mostram que uma diversidade de vivências formativas formais, não formais e informais são tomadas pelos professores como significativas ao processo de formação e intervenção profissional no início da carreira. Tais achados da pesquisa sugerem que as histórias de vida conformam professores dotados de experiências de formação plurais, com disposições sociais diversas, o que tornaria as trajetórias de inserção profissional um fenômeno social plural, situado e intrasferível, visão que relativizaria os marcadores temporais (cronológicos) dos ciclos da carreira docente, como da caracterização de significados mais gerais sobre a experiência de iniciar a carreira docente. Não apenas porque os contextos de inserção profissional são diversos, mas também porque os professores que iniciam a profissão são sujeitos que carregam consigo histórias de vida e patrimônios formativos singulares que acabam por tornar a experiência de inserção profissional um fenômeno muito particular.
Formação docente on-line
Authors: Behrens Marilda Aparecida , Prigol Edna Liz
Published: August 2023

A urgente e necessária mudança paradigmática da ação docente levou a rede Pefop a investigar as contribuições epistemológicas e metodológicas das teorias de Paulo Freire e Edgar Morin, como subsídios teóricos pertinentes para fundamentar a renovação da visão da educação e a reconstrução da prática pedagógica dos professores. Como problema, elegeu-se: como realizar um processo de cocriação de pesquisadores em rede, brasileiros e portugueses, via digital e presencial, que possibilite aprofundamento e levantamento da relevância da proposição epistemológica e metodológica dos saberes e construtos da teoria da complexidade e da educação crítica para subsidiar a formação on-line de professores da educação básica na busca de novos caminhos paradigmáticos na docência? Buscou-se como objetivo identificar, junto aos professores da educação básica luso-brasileiros envolvidos na pesquisa, se a formação continuada pedagógica on-line, oferecida pelos profissionais da rede de pesquisa Pefop, gerou possibilidades de criar caminhos pedagógicos para uma docência que acolha uma mudança paradigmática. A metodologia da pesquisa caracterizou-se por uma abordagem qualitativa, do tipo pesquisa-ação, com procedimentos via netnografia. O curso docente on-line ofertado para professores, portugueses e brasileiros, possibilitou identificar que, a partir dos estudos realizados durante o curso, os participantes manifestaram que estão sensibilizados para a mudança de postura docente no sentido de aprender e de ensinar a produzir conhecimento, por meio dos fundamentos morinianos e freirianos.
Pensamento complexo e crise da racionalidade moderna
Authors: Silva Sidinei Pithan da , Araújo Ana Laura Alves de
Published: August 2023

O presente texto discute a emergência do pensamento complexo no contexto epistemológico e educacional contemporâneo. De forma particular, busca situar o paradigma da complexidade na crise do paradigma moderno (simplificador), explicitando a leitura que Edgar Morin faz desta crise e, a tarefa que precisa ser feita pelos educadores / intelectuais, para reconstruir os pressupostos “alienantes” constitutivos da modernidade filosófica, científica, social e educacional. Objetiva, desta forma, contribuir no processo de “reconstrução” dos enfoques educacionais “críticos”. Com isso, aponta novas possibilidades para pensar a antropologia, o conhecimento, a educação, a pedagogia e a formação de professores. Uma perspectiva complexa / multidimensional parece ser a saída mais razoável “construída” por Edgar Morin.
Torna-se professor-pesquisador
Authors: Sá Martins Ana Patrícia , Vilanova-Campelo Regina Célia Vilanova-Campelo
Published: August 2023

As diversas demandas implicadas à atuação e à formação de professores têm impulsionado o desenvolvimento de pesquisas, em diferentes áreas do conhecimento, buscando (des)construir e de(s)colonizar paradigmas formativos. Nesse sentido, a presente investigação visa discutir como os fundamentos postulados por Edgar Morin, em sua teoria da complexidade podem contribuir na de(s)colonialização na (trans) formação de professores ao produzirem suas propostas educacionais em um mestrado profissional situado na região norte do estado do Maranhão. O artigo está pautado em uma abordagem de pesquisa qualitativa, organizado a partir de um estudo bibliográfico e documental. As análises dos produtos técnicos tecnológicos educacionais (PTTE) dos egressos evidenciam a necessidade e pertinência de se considerar a complexidade do ser humano como elemento norteador no processo formativo do tornar-se professor-pesquisador.
Proposta de formação-ação
Authors: Salaman Dariana Medeiros Andrade , Silva Madalena Pereira da
Published: August 2023

Nesta pesquisa é apresentada uma proposta de formação continuada de professores em uma escola de educação básica no município de Painel/SC. A proposta tem como aporte epistemológico o pensamento complexo, a transdisciplinaridade e a ecoformação. A pesquisa é de abordagem qualitativa e do tipo pesquisa-ação, cuja proposta formativa foi elaborada no âmbito do Programa de formação-ação em escolas criativas. Participaram da pesquisa, professores atuantes na educação infantil, ensino fundamental anos iniciais e anos finais. Os resultados evidenciaram que a base epistemológica da pesquisa contribuiu na formação continuada de professores, numa perspectiva mais humanizada e integradora, quando se compreende aquilo que traz sentido à vida. Isso reflete o quanto as práticas interferem no outro e no meio, bem como para o uso nas práticas pedagógicas com ações social e ambientalmente responsáveis.
Complexidade e Educação Física. Para pensar a corporeidade
Authors: Cupolillo Amparo Villa
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo colocar em diálogo dois campos postos historicamente em oposição: conhecimento e corpo. O intuito é o de possibilitar outras formas de intervenção na escola e na formação de professores que valorizem as diferentes dimensões humanas pelas quais o conhecimento se expressa, especialmente aquela que se enuncia através da corporeidade. Fundamentada na epistemologia da complexidade e mergulhada nos estudos com os cotidianos, a discussão desloca-se da noção de sujeito conferida pela modernidade, que desconsidera a complexidade da formação e da articulação genética e cultural na constituição do humano e, com ancoragem nos trabalhos de autores que entendem o ser humano como um ‘corposujeito’ ou uma ‘menteincorporada’, busca oferecer subsídios que promovam uma desordem na concepção impermeável de conhecimento com a qual a escola vem trabalhando, permitindo maior amplitude de compreensão da complexidade do que é próprio do humano.
The History of the Creation, Premiere, and Prohibition of Dmitri Shostakovich's Thirteenth Symphony
Authors: Petrov Vladislav Olegovich
Published: August 2023

The research subject of this article is Dmitri Shostakovich's “Thirteenth Symphony”—one of the most monumental symphonic canvases of the twentieth century, reflecting in its essence the chronicle of historical vicissitudes that took place in the Soviet Union. After a number of compromised compositions in the late 1940s and 1950s, forcibly written ("Songs about Forests," the Eleventh Symphony, numerous miniatures), the Thirteenth Symphony made a splash in musical and near-musical circles, as many perceived it from a polemic angle with the Stalinist regime. The reader's attention is focused on the fact that in it, the composer resorts to a veiled polemic with the current government, and the figurative world of the symphony is a direct reaction of Shostakovich not only to the events to which the opus is dedicated ("Babi Yar," the words of E. Yevtushenko) but also on the reality surrounding him. The semantic contexts of the work are examined through the prism of biographical data about the composer, as a result of which a wide documentary and historical apparatus are involved—the memoirs of Shostakovich's colleagues and contemporaries, his own statements addressed both to the symphony in question and to the broad historical and cultural context of the era. It is in the broad contextual approach that the scientific novelty of the article is seen. In addition, it presents analytical material that allows a deeper understanding of the essence of the work as a whole and the reasons why the symphony was banned at the time.
Schizosaccharomyces pombe Rtf2 is important for replication fork barrier activity of RTS1 via splicing of Rtf1
Authors: Budden Alice M , Eravci Murat , Watson Adam T , Campillo-Funollet Eduard , Oliver Antony W , Naiman Karel , Carr Antony M
Published: August 2023

Arrested replication forks, when restarted by homologous recombination, result in error-prone DNA syntheses and non-allelic homologous recombination. Fission yeast RTS1 is a model fork barrier used to probe mechanisms of recombination-dependent restart. RTS1 barrier activity is entirely dependent on the DNA binding protein Rtf1 and partially dependent on a second protein, Rtf2. Human RTF2 was recently implicated in fork restart, leading us to examine fission yeast Rtf2’s role in more detail. In agreement with previous studies, we observe reduced barrier activity upon rtf2 deletion. However, we identified Rtf2 to be physically associated with mRNA processing and splicing factors and rtf2 deletion to cause increased intron retention. One of the most affected introns resided in the rtf1 transcript. Using an intronless rtf1, we observed no reduction in RFB activity in the absence of Rtf2. Thus, Rtf2 is essential for correct rtf1 splicing to allow optimal RTS1 barrier activity.
YAP/TAZ enhance P-body formation to promote tumorigenesis
Authors: Shen Xia , Peng Xiang , Guo Yuegui , Dai Zhujiang , Cui Long , Yu Wei , Liu Yun , Liu Chen-Ying
Published: August 2023

The role of Processing bodies (P-bodies) in tumorigenesis and tumor progression is not well understood. Here, we showed that the oncogenes YAP/TAZ promote P-body formation in a series of cancer cell lines. Mechanistically, both transcriptional activation of the P-body-related genes SAMD4A, AJUBA, and WTIP and transcriptional suppression of the tumor suppressor gene PNRC1 are involved in enhancing the effects of YAP/TAZ on P-body formation in CRC cells. By reexpression of PNRC1 or knockdown of P-body core genes (DDX6, DCP1A, and LSM14A), we determined that disruption of P-bodies attenuates cell proliferation, cell migration and tumor growth induced by overexpression of YAP
5SA
in CRC. Analysis of a pancancer CRISPR screen database (DepMap) revealed codependencies between YAP/TEAD and the P-body core genes and correlations between the mRNA levels of SAMD4A, AJUBA, WTIP, PNRC1 and YAP target genes. Our study suggests that the P-body is a new downstream effector of YAP/TAZ, which implies that reexpression of PNRC1 or disruption of P-bodies is a potential therapeutic strategy for tumors with active YAP.
What fraction of cellular DNA turnover becomes cfDNA?
Authors: Sender Ron , Noor Elad , Milo Ron , Dor Yuval
Published: August 2023

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) tests use small amounts of DNA in the bloodstream as biomarkers. While it is thought that cfDNA is largely released by dying cells, the proportion of dying cells’ DNA that reaches the bloodstream is unknown. Here we integrate estimates of cellular turnover rates to calculate the expected amount of cfDNA. By comparing this to the actual amount of cell type-specific cfDNA, we estimate the proportion of DNA reaching plasma as cfDNA. We demonstrate that <10% of the DNA from dying cells is detectable in plasma, and the ratios of measured to expected cfDNA levels vary a thousand-fold among cell types, often reaching well below 0.1%. The analysis suggests that local clearance, presumably via phagocytosis, takes up most of the dying cells’ DNA. Insights into the underlying mechanism may help to understand the physiological significance of cfDNA and improve the sensitivity of liquid biopsies.
ROM1 is redundant to PRPH2 as a molecular building block of photoreceptor disc rims
Authors: Lewis Tylor R , Makia Mustafa S , Castillo Carson M , Hao Ying , Al-Ubaidi Muayyad R , Skiba Nikolai P , Conley Shannon M , Arshavsky Vadim Y , Naash Muna I
Published: August 2023

Visual signal transduction takes place within a stack of flattened membranous ‘discs’ enclosed within the light-sensitive photoreceptor outer segment. The highly curved rims of these discs, formed in the process of disc enclosure, are fortified by large hetero-oligomeric complexes of two homologous tetraspanin proteins, PRPH2 (a.k.a. peripherin-2 or rds) and ROM1. While mutations in PRPH2 affect the formation of disc rims, the role of ROM1 remains poorly understood. In this study, we found that the knockout of ROM1 causes a compensatory increase in the disc content of PRPH2. Despite this increase, discs of ROM1 knockout mice displayed a delay in disc enclosure associated with a large diameter and lack of incisures in mature discs. Strikingly, further increasing the level of PRPH2 rescued these morphological defects. We next showed that disc rims are still formed in a knockin mouse in which the tetraspanin body of PRPH2 was replaced with that of ROM1. Together, these results demonstrate that, despite its contribution to the formation of disc rims, ROM1 can be replaced by an excess of PRPH2 for timely enclosure of newly forming discs and establishing normal outer segment structure.
Hippocampus and striatum show distinct contributions to longitudinal changes in value-based learning in middle childhood
Authors: Falck Johannes , Zhang Lei , Raffington Laurel , Mohn Johannes Julius , Triesch Jochen , Heim Christine , Shing Yee Lee
Published: August 2023

The hippocampal-dependent memory system and striatal-dependent memory system modulate reinforcement learning depending on feedback timing in adults, but their contributions during development remain unclear. In a 2-year longitudinal study, 6-to-7-year-old children performed a reinforcement learning task in which they received feedback immediately or with a short delay following their response. Children’s learning was found to be sensitive to feedback timing modulations in their reaction time and inverse temperature parameter, which quantifies value-guided decision-making. They showed longitudinal improvements towards more optimal value-based learning, and their hippocampal volume showed protracted maturation. Better delayed model-derived learning covaried with larger hippocampal volume longitudinally, in line with the adult literature. In contrast, a larger striatal volume in children was associated with both better immediate and delayed model-derived learning longitudinally. These findings show, for the first time, an early hippocampal contribution to the dynamic development of reinforcement learning in middle childhood, with neurally less differentiated and more cooperative memory systems than in adults.
Gle1 is required for tRNA to stimulate Dbp5 ATPase activity in vitro and promote Dbp5-mediated tRNA export in vivo in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Arul Nambi Rajan Arvind , Asada Ryuta , Montpetit Ben
Published: August 2023

Cells must maintain a pool of processed and charged transfer RNAs (tRNA) to sustain translation capacity and efficiency. Numerous parallel pathways support the processing and directional movement of tRNA in and out of the nucleus to meet this cellular demand. Recently, several proteins known to control messenger RNA (mRNA) transport were implicated in tRNA export. The DEAD-box Protein 5, Dbp5, is one such example. In this study, genetic and molecular evidence demonstrates that Dbp5 functions parallel to the canonical tRNA export factor Los1. In vivo co-immunoprecipitation data further shows Dbp5 is recruited to tRNA independent of Los1, Msn5 (another tRNA export factor), or Mex67 (mRNA export adaptor), which contrasts with Dbp5 recruitment to mRNA that is abolished upon loss of Mex67 function. However, as with mRNA export, overexpression of Dbp5 dominant-negative mutants indicates a functional ATPase cycle and that binding of Dbp5 to Gle1 is required by Dbp5 to direct tRNA export. Biochemical characterization of the Dbp5 catalytic cycle demonstrates the direct interaction of Dbp5 with tRNA (or double-stranded RNA) does not activate Dbp5 ATPase activity, rather tRNA acts synergistically with Gle1 to fully activate Dbp5. These data suggest a model where Dbp5 directly binds tRNA to mediate export, which is spatially regulated via Dbp5 ATPase activation at nuclear pore complexes by Gle1.
Inflammasomes primarily restrict cytosolic Salmonella replication within human macrophages
Authors: Egan Marisa S , O’Rourke Emily A , Mageswaran Shrawan Kumar , Zuo Biao , Martynyuk Inna , Demissie Tabitha , Hunter Emma N , Bass Antonia R , Chang Yi-Wei , Brodsky Igor E , Shin Sunny
Published: August 2023

Salmonella enterica
serovar Typhimurium is a facultative intracellular pathogen that utilizes its type III secretion systems (T3SSs) to inject virulence factors into host cells and colonize the host. In turn, a subset of cytosolic immune receptors respond to T3SS ligands by forming multimeric signaling complexes called inflammasomes, which activate caspases that induce interleukin-1 (IL-1) family cytokine release and an inflammatory form of cell death called pyroptosis. Human macrophages mount a multifaceted inflammasome response to
Salmonella
infection that ultimately restricts intracellular bacterial replication. However, how inflammasomes restrict
Salmonella
replication remains unknown. We find that caspase-1 is essential for mediating inflammasome responses to
Salmonella
and restricting bacterial replication within human macrophages, with caspase-4 contributing as well. We also demonstrate that the downstream pore-forming protein gasdermin D (GSDMD) and Ninjurin-1 (NINJ1), a mediator of terminal cell lysis, play a role in controlling
Salmonella
replication in human macrophages. Notably, in the absence of inflammasome responses, we observed hyperreplication of
Salmonella
within the cytosol of infected cells as well as increased bacterial replication within vacuoles, suggesting that inflammasomes control
Salmonella
replication primarily within the cytosol and also within vacuoles. These findings reveal that inflammatory caspases and pyroptotic factors mediate inflammasome responses that restrict the subcellular localization of intracellular
Salmonella
replication within human macrophages.
Effectiveness of Reactive Power Capability of Photo Voltaic Inverters to Maintain Voltage Profile in a Residential Distribution Feeder
Authors: Kabir M N , Mishra Y
Published: August 2023

Abstract—Large penetration of rooftop PVs has resulted in unacceptable voltage profile in many residential distribution feeders. Limiting real power injection from PVs to alleviate over voltage problem is not feasible due to loss of green power and hence corresponding revenue loss. Reactive capability of the PV inverter can be a solution to address over voltage and voltage dip problems to some extent. This paper proposes an algorithm to utilize reactive capability of PV inverters and investigate their effectiveness for voltage improvement based on R/X ratio of the feeder. The length and loading level of the feeder for a particular R/X ratio to have acceptable voltage profile is also investigated. This can be useful for suburban design and residential distribution planning. Furthermore, coordination among different PVs using residential smart meters via a substation based controller is also proposed.
Environmental Aspect of Success in Dam Engineering Projects
Authors: Amirsayafi Pouya
Published: August 2023

The present paper investigates the effects of dams on environment. First, some of definitions have been provided and then the destructive effects are presented by category. Some environmental challenges and solutions will be discussed. Afterwards, the environmental legislation of dams in Australia and some example solutions are presented, and benefits of dams have also been noted, in order to compare them properly. Finally some solutions regarding reducing environmental effects of dams are suggested.
Technical Engineering for Catalytic Reduction of Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Authors: Stefanova Maya , Chuturkova Rozalina
Published: August 2023

Production of nitric acid is the major emission source of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide N2O. High temperature catalytic decomposition of N2O by installing a secondary catalyst has been applied at a nitric acid plant in Devnya, Bulgaria. A reconstruction of the ammonia burning reactors was done in august 2012 in order to increase the thickness of the secondary catalyst layer from 28 mm to 60 mm. Nitrous oxide concentration has been monitored for 5 year period – from 2010 to 2014. Monitoring results indicate that the effectiveness of N2O catalytic decomposition depends on the thickness of the secondary catalyst layer – increasing the layer thickness twice leads to over 60 % reduction of the maximum registered and annual average concentrations of N2O. Increasing the thickness of the secondary catalyst layer enhances the effectiveness of high temperature N2O decomposition, which is essential for the parties to the United Nations framework convention on climate change and the Kyoto protocol regarding the fulfillment of their quantitative commitments for greenhouse gas emission reduction.
The Investigation of the Relationship between Drying and Restrained Shrinkage In View of the Development of Micro Cracks
Authors: Yatagan Mehmet Serkan
Published: August 2023

Especially, the shrinkage has an essential role for the cement based materials. The shrinkage which is defined as volume change affects the strength and the characteristic properties of the materials and form the degradation mechanisms. Nowadays, according to some researches, the cracks of the restrained shrinkage has an important effect on the deformations of the materials. In laboratory researches, the crack width of the restrained shrinkage is measured by the electron microscope. On the other side, the amount of the shrinkage is measured for the drying shrinkage. The crack width of the drying shrinkage is not measured because it is no possible to measure the crack width accurately and the destructive methods are used to measure the development of the cracks of the drying shrinkage. In this study, the crack widths of the drying shrinkage are measured by the electron microscope used for the measurement of the crack widths of the restrained shrinkage. Therefore, the relationship between the amount of the drying shrinkage and the crack widths is determined. Also, the difference between the crack widths of the drying and restrained shrinkage is evaluated. Besides, there is a relationship between the drying shrinkage and restrained shrinkage. As a result of the microscopic observations of the crack widths of the drying and restrained shrinkage, if the dimensions of the ring samples and drying shrinkage samples are close each other and there are no different stresses, the drying shrinkage is just enough to determine the shrinkage behavior of the plain concrete. Especially, when the maximum aggregate grain size increases, the aggregate holds the cracks as the micro-cracks and supply the self-healing of the cement based materials because when the crack width is constant or develops less, the smaller widths become to close and forms self-healing of the cement based materials.
An Integrated Approach to Urban Preservation
Authors: Ertan Tuğçe , Eğercioğlu Yakup
Published: August 2023

The paper discusses the concept of placemaking and the implementation of UNESCO conservation policies, how it made an impact on the example of Malacca, Malaysia also mentioning the reactions of the local residents. It covers a basic historic background of placemaking concept and the process of Malacca getting into the World Heritage List. This study, then tries to combine the two approaches to form an upgraded concept of urban historic center preservation summarized in basic principles.
Extension of Building Life
Authors: Huang Lin-Lin
Published: August 2023

This study explored the contradictions and subjects concerning the indoor energy saving and health faced often by the public organizations’ buildings in Taiwan from the measured data and user interviews obtained in implementing the diagnosis and improvement on the subject matters of this program in 2014.Come up with the improvement suggestions, hoping to extend the existing buildings’ service life and reduce their life cycle cost (LCC) through conducting diagnosis and improvement on them to realize the concept of sustainable building.
Language and Culture: Kinship System of Batak Toba-Samosir Ethnic
Authors: Nainggolan Flora
Published: August 2023

The statement that structure of a language determines the way in which the speakers of that language view the world is still debatable. In relation to this, the objectives of this study are: (1) to describe how Batak Toba-Samosir ethnic create the kinship system, especially the terms of address, (2) to describe the use of terms of address in Batak Toba-Samosir ethnic, and (3) to analyze the terms of address semantically fit into Indonesian language.

The result of the study shows that the kinship system was created based on blood, marga (family name) and the relationship in the society. The terms of address of Batak Toba-Samosir were used by Batak people when they speak among themselves using Batak language or Indonesian. Sometimes they also use the terms of address when they speak to other ethnics. Semantically, some of the terms of address can be analyzed but some do not. In short, they create them arbitrary. Besides, other ethnics sometimes use the terms of address inappropriately because they make an analogy to Indonesian language, and consequently it breaks the communication.
Social and educational inclusion of immigrant‘s adolescents in Spanish Educational System: an outstanding pedagogical challenge
Authors: Sierra Juan Fernández , Larragueta Susana Fernández , Rodorigo Monia
Published: August 2023

Spanish educational system has lacked of historical experience, concerning the attention to multicultural education until two decades ago, when the arrival of different backgrounds students to the country forced to rethink the educational policies and practices to meet the requirements of this new school reality. The research, from which this article arises, focuses on how the compulsory education approaches socio-educational inclusion of one of the most marginal sectors for pedagogy and curriculum policy: immigrants’ daughters. This research plan has an ethnographic-biographic nature, essentially based on the processing of “unique school life stories” of pre-teens, born and previously educated in their original country, and integrated in Spanish School in the last years of primary education, without prior mastery of Spanish language. The work shows variables and attendant circumstances in schooling and socio-educative inclusion of these girls, as well as dialectical interrelations, which can be observed among: family stimulus, especially mothers’ ones; pairs’ groups, with their attitudinal contradictions; professional stereotypes; anodyne educational policies, ignoring necessary changes in curricula and pedagogical practices. All these reasons favoured didactic routine practice and minimization of some educational innovations, which were taken as a rule by some schools before the immigration phenomenon.
‘Gender-Neutrality’ Against ‘Gender Equality:’ Evading the Anti-feminist Backlash
Authors: Rafi Abu Saleh Md.
Published: August 2023

This research primarily investigates the complexities of gender-biased policy in education discourse in the name of promoting ‘gender-equality’ which envisions to empowering women. This study also vigilances the inevitable antifeminist backlash resulted from the implementation of these policies in the socio-economical context of any developing country. Further, it traces out the patterns of transformations required exploring two other policy areas; media discourse and social work. Undertaking extensive theoretical research and empirical evidences, this study contributes a new conceptual framework to the established discourse of gender and policy by redressing the so called ‘equality concept’ of feminism.
Mainstreaming Mentally Retarded Children Through Inclusive Education Under SSA - A Case Study
Authors: Paramane Suhasini
Published: August 2023

‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ is a national govt. scheme for primary education. Under this scheme, all physically & mentally challenged students of age gr. 6-14 were brought under inclusive education section. Access and retention in school was challenge for MR student. Parents were not ready to send them in school as it was meaningless for the children. But, schooling not only retained but developed them optimally through formal education and connected with society. A case study of girl child is presented here.
An Effective Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Methodology through Crossed-Subjects Design Project
Authors: Teo T. Hui
Published: August 2023

Engineering education requires reformation to address the drastically change of the industrial development in various product markets. Nowadays most product development involves not only different disciplines of engineering but also integration of design science. In this case, the engineering education must in-cooperate design science into the curriculum seamlessly to give quality teaching and learning experience for both faculties and students. This work shares the experience of integrating design science into the engineering courses by introducing crossed subjects design project and lesson plan, which results in effective teaching and learning.
Student Learning Outcomes Accomplishment through Design Project
Authors: Teo T. Hui
Published: August 2023

In accreditation process, it is tremendously challenging in meeting all the SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes) in a pure engineering course, as the SLOs generally consists of more than 50% of non-engineering attributes that to be cultivated for engineering graduate. A pedagogy approach in supporting engineering courses to accomplish the SLOs that involves humanity, social science, management and economy is proposed and implemented in this work through design projects.
A proteção ambiental como princípio norteador da gestão pública no Amazonas: uma análise sob a perspectiva do direito administrativo
Authors: Ferreira Junior Edinaldo Inocêncio , Nascimento Manoel Henrique Reis
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o papel da proteção ambiental como princípio norteador da gestão pública no estado do Amazonas, sob a perspectiva do direito administrativo. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica e análise de documentos legais e administrativos, a fim de compreender a relevância da proteção ambiental na gestão pública, considerando as características peculiares da região amazônica. A pesquisa destaca a importância do direito administrativo como ferramenta jurídica para garantir a efetiva aplicação das políticas ambientais e o cumprimento da legislação pertinente. A revisão bibliográfica permitiu identificar os princípios constitucionais do meio ambiente e os instrumentos jurídicos e administrativos disponíveis para a proteção ambiental na gestão pública. Além disso, foram analisadas as competências administrativas relacionadas à gestão ambiental, o licenciamento ambiental e a responsabilidade administrativa e judicial por danos ambientais. Os resultados apontam para desafios na implementação das políticas públicas de proteção ambiental no Amazonas, bem como a necessidade de fortalecer a atuação dos órgãos governamentais responsáveis pela gestão ambiental. A análise dos resultados ressalta a importância de aprimorar os mecanismos jurídico-administrativos, como os planos de gestão ambiental, visando garantir uma proteção ambiental mais efetiva. Em conclusão, este estudo destaca a necessidade de uma gestão pública comprometida com a proteção ambiental, reconhecendo o direito administrativo como um instrumento fundamental para a implementação das políticas ambientais. Recomenda-se o aperfeiçoamento dos mecanismos jurídico-administrativos e a adoção de abordagens integradas para promover uma gestão pública sustentável no Amazonas, considerando as especificidades da região amazônica.
Análise da evolução dos cursos superiores na área de saúde na região metropolitana do sudoeste maranhense
Authors: Dos Santos Thaliany Rodrigues de Arruda , Oliveira Edson Aparecida Querido Araujo , Postigo Sóstenes , Kamimura Quesia
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo a análise da evolução dos cursos superiores na área de saúde, enquanto desencadeador de desenvolvimento na Região Metropolitana do Sudoeste Maranhense. As instituições de ensino superior desempenham um importante papel em um país, região ou cidade, relacionado ao desenvolvimento seja ele econômico, social, regional e urbano, não apenas para atenderem a necessidade de entrada no mercado de trabalho para os profissionais graduados, como também para satisfazer a determinadas necessidades da sociedade. Ao tratar destas necessidades básicas, destaca-se a área da saúde, que precisa de capital humano com alta qualificação. A metodologia aplicada foi bibliográfica e documental, utilizando-se de dados secundários de domínio público, com abordagem quantitativa, os dados foram obtidos por meio do site e-MEC de Instituições e Cursos de Educação Superior, base de dados oficial e única de informações relativas às Instituições de Ensino Superior – IES e cursos de graduação do Sistema Federal de Ensino. A pesquisa constatou que das oito cidades pertencentes à Região Metropolitana do Sudoeste Maranhense, apenas duas cidades possuem cursos superiores na área da saúde, Ribamar Fiquene e Imperatriz, está com 99% dos cursos da região, caracterizando-se como lugar central.
Uma análise da evolução do campo dos estudos em transparência pública em portais eletrônicos sob a perspectiva de redes
Authors: Manoel Geovane Teixeira , Kieling Sueli Farias , Sehn Lieges Caroline , Strassburg Udo , Walter Silvana Anita
Published: August 2023

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar os autores mais expressivos na evolução do campo de produção científica relacionada à transparência pública em portais eletrônicos no contexto brasileiro entre os anos de 2010 e 2022. A pesquisa descritiva foi realizada por meio de um levantamento mediante protocolo de busca nas principais bases de produção científica em que foram analisados 137 artigos elaborados por meio de parcerias entre 323 pesquisadores diferentes, vinculados a 92 instituições distintas. Os resultados mostram que as publicações, as redes sociais de cooperação entre instituições e autores do campo de pesquisa sobre transparência pública em portais eletrônicos ocorrem de maneira dinâmica por meio da variabilidade no número de publicações durante o período e pela alternância das parcerias das instituições em que alguns autores se sobressaem na temática estudada. Para futuras pesquisas, sugere-se a investigação das motivações constantes que configuram estas redes de cooperação que permitam identificar possíveis tendências nessas publicações e possibilite novas redes de cooperação institucional e de autoria.
Identifying the Factors Influencing the Performance of the Farmer Producer Organizations Dealing with Value Addition
Authors: Kavin S. , Malarkodi M. , Muralidharan C. , Padma S. R. , Vanitha G.
Published: August 2023

Aims: Identifying the factors influencing the performance of the Farmer Producer Organizations dealing with value addition.

Study Design: Exploratory research design.

Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the state of Tamil Nadu. Primary data was collected from a random sample of respondents.

Methodology: The study was conducted in the state of Tamil Nadu which examines the factors that influencing the performance of the FPOs dealing with the value-added products. The data was collected from 60 FPOs through random selection process, the sample respondents were CEOs and Board of Directors of the FPOs. Personal interview was taken to gather primary data. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to find the factors that influence the performance of the FPOs dealing with value added products in Tamil Nadu.

Results: This study identifies that the cumulative variance accounted for by the study amounted to 56.606 percent, the factors exerting substantial influence encompass Innovative Product Development, Integration of E-Commerce, Strategic Product Pricing, Establishment of Collaborative Partnerships, Emphasis on Distinctive Branding & Packaging, Advancements in Processing Facilities, and Assurance of Product Quality. Furthermore, factors like Augmented Market Access, Effective Management of Demand-Supply Dynamics, Optimization of Inventory Holding, Accomplishments in Certification, Efficient Handling of Working Capital, and Access to Credit and Financial Support were determined to have a moderate level of influence. Lastly, factors contributing to the enhancement of Turnover Rates, Incorporation of Valuable Customer Feedback, and Pioneering Product Development were identified as having a lower degree of influence

Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that operational factors are the most influencing factors for the performance of the FPO that contributes to the 36 percent of the contribution of the performance.
Impact of Paramparagath Krishi Vikas Yojana Scheme on the Livelihood of Beneficiaries
Authors: Shalini J. R. , Selvarani G. , Dhamodaran T. , Senthilnathan S. , Prabakaran K.
Published: August 2023

The Indian government's Paramparagath Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) programme has gained prominence as a key push to advance organic agricultural methods all over the nation. The study was conducted in Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamil Nadu, with a sample size of 120 beneficiary respondents from the designated villages utilising census method.In-depth analysis of the scheme's effects on organic farmers is provided in this article, along with conclusions about how well it promotes sustainable agricultural practices and increases crop yields while also stimulating economic growth. The quantitative component looks at data from a variety of organic farming clusters before and after implementation of the scheme, analysing variables such changes in the farm, family, education, social contacts, income, debt, and health.The findings revealed a significant positive impact of PKVY scheme on the livelihood of organic farmers. Participating farmers have reported a gradual shift towards organic cultivation, reducing their reliance on chemical inputs and adopting eco-friendly alternatives. Notably, the PKVY scheme has led to tangible economic benefits for organic farmers.
Exploring the Role of Libraries in Promoting Child Mental Health in Bangladesh: A Study on Some Selected Libraries
Authors: Hasan Md. Nazmul , Khatun Mst. Shapla , Haque Md. Armanul , Akanda A. K. M. Eamin Ali , Islam Md. Mahbubul , Rahman Zihadur , Aziz Dil Afroz Bente , Panday Pradip Kumar
Published: August 2023

Aims: The research aimed to figure out the existing roles of libraries in promoting child mental health. The study also focused on the child's mental health importance, the warning sign of children, common disorders and promotional strategies for child mental health.

Methodology: To figure out these roles’ the researcher adopted qualitative research. For this study, the researcher collected data by a scheduled interview, the respondents were chosen mostly from the public libraries and one from Shishu academy library. In line, the text analysis technique was used to identify the different types of roles.

Results: The study's key findings are presented from three perspectives: firstly, the socio-economic determinants of child mental health. Secondly, libraries' role as services providers, as bibliotherapists and as motivators which affects children’s mental health, and develops their thinking capability.  Finally, libraries can flourish in their role by adequate books, health equipment, and by collaborating with the school library to organize workshop.

Conclusion:  The study's conclusion is to draw the attention of the important stakeholders to the significance of children's mental health and the librarian's role in encouraging it through specialized read-aloud programs, helpful resources, and a welcoming library environment. Stakeholders should take proactive measures to promote and fund these programs by acknowledging the important effects that early exposure to literature and positive reading experiences can have a great impact on a child's mental well-being. This will help to establish a nurturing and enriching environment.
Modeling Dependence using Copula Garch
Authors: Nsabimana Floriane , Waititu Hellen , Nyakundi Cornelious
Published: August 2023

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Platelet Storage: Time to Rethink the Cold
Authors: Farrugia Cherise , Baron Byron , Zammit Vanessa
Published: August 2023

Platelet concentrates (PCs) are widely used in transfusion medicine for therapeutic purposes and their demand is constantly on the rise. Current storage regulations make this product highly susceptible to bacterial contaminations and platelet storage lesions (PSL) causing the need for alternative storage methods to be considered. The implementation of cold storage not only reduces unnecessary wastage of valuable donations and overall costs but also decreases both the risk of bacterial contamination and the occurrence of PSL. The current study aimed at determining how a prolonged cold storage may affect PCs. This was accomplished by investigating two different PC cohorts of 10 units each. One of the cohorts, labelled as ‘Room Temperature’, was stored at 22℃±2℃ for 5 days and then transferred to a temperature of 4℃±2℃. The other cohort, labelled as ‘Cold’, was stored directly at 4℃±2℃. Both cohorts were stored for a total of 21 days and platelet indices, platelet counts, pH, and platelet factor IV (PF4) were measured at different time intervals. Sterility was performed on Day 21. The key findings showed no significant difference in mean platelet count, platelet distribution width (PDW), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet-large cell ratio (P-LCR), and plateletcrit (PCT) between the two cohorts. On the other hand, a significant difference in mean pH and PF4 resulted between the two cohorts. Moreover, no significant difference in mean platelet count, and PCT was found between Days 1, 5, or 10, and Day 21 in both cohorts. However, an overall significant difference in mean PDW, MPV, P-LCR and pH was discovered between Days 1 and 21, Days 5 and 21, and Days 10 and 21 in both cohorts. Regards PF4, a significant difference was detected between Days 1 and 21, and Days 10 and 21; however, no significant difference was found between Days 5 and 21 in both cohorts. Corynebacterium freneyi and Microbacterium liquefaciens, were cultured from 1 unit of the room temperature cohort after it was flagged positive during the sterility testing. In conclusion, through the implementation of a delayed cold storage system, PCs can be safely administered to the patient.