bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Telematics Enabled Analytics Approach for Determining Tractor Usage
Authors: Natteri Ajay , Surendran Jayalakshmi , PAUL RAJ BOB Bob , Pushparaj Karthikesh , Gobi Subramanian Loganathan , Natarajan Saravanan , Singha Partha
Published: September 2021

Tractor lease is an attractive proposition for farmers with small land holdings in India as initial investment required for purchasing a tractor is high [1]. The tractor is wet leased on a daily basis with the driver paid by the hour. Thus, there is a natural tendency by the driver to prolong the operation by taking frequent breaks adding to the overall input cost for the marginal farmer. Therefore, there is need to monitor these operations in real-time to ensure maximum utilization of tractors. The advent of connected and data driven technologies have positively disrupted several sectors including agriculture [2]. Vehicular and GPS (Global Positioning System) data from connected tractors powered by telematic devices can be effectively used for monitoring tractor’s health and position in real time using a mobile application. Moving beyond real-time monitoring, data obtained from connected tractors allow the computation of total field area and on-road distance covered during the day. These metrics enable usage-based pricing to pay for both driver’s labour and tractor rental thereby providing significant cost savings to farmers. The computation of field area and on-road distance covered is a challenging problem as it requires classification of geolocation data into field work and on-road travel points without the use of sophisticated sensors or user inputs. This work presents a telematics enabled analytics approach for monitoring tractor usage. The analytics module comprises of an algorithm that uses a clustering technique taking key vehicle parameters along with GPS data for determining the usage pattern. A polygon-based approach for area calculation is adopted that works for fields with irregular shapes. A novel feature to auto detect & deduce area of large untilled area patches enclosed within the field is also developed. The paper also highlights methods developed to reduce misclassification of GPS points and estimate usage during network connectivity issues.
Simulation based Approach to Study the Effect of Hypoid Gear Manufacturing Variability on In-Cabin Noise
Authors: Kolla Kalyan Deepak , Paua Ketan , Bhagate Rajkumar , Vellandi Vikraman , Jain Saurabh Kumar
Published: September 2021

With increase in demand for quieter product and reduction in masking noise, axle whine management plays a crucial role in the early product development process. Whine is tonal in nature and humans are more sensitive to tonal memory, hence this makes user to experience a very unpleasant ride which in turn results in bad product credibility. Dynamic mesh force excitation is the cause of the axle whine noise. Critical factors in consideration are gear micro geometry variability, misalignments, temperature of operation and resulting bearing pre-load, operating loads, and structural resonances that carry the excitation to the occupant’s ear. The variability associated with gear micro-geometry plays crucial role during optimization in the quest for robust gear design. This work attempts to study the influence of manufacturing variability on transmission error and dynamic mesh force with the aim of helping design engineers understand and consider manufacturing variability during target setting and gear design.
Investigation of Squeak and Rattle Problems in Vehicle Components by Using Simulation & Doe Techniques
Authors: Surkutwar Yogesh , patel Kaustubh , walke Abhijit , Patwardhan Mahesh , Mahajan Rahul
Published: September 2021

The automotive and related industries are concentrating their efforts on improving comfort by lowering engine, wind, and road noise and vibrations. However, as background noise levels decrease, the squeaks and rattles (S&R) generated by the vehicle's many components become more noticeable and distracting. As a result of the absence of a dominant noise source from a traditional petrol/diesel car, (S&R) noise becomes more dominant than other types of noise in electric vehicles.

In this paper, we propose a novel simulation technique for developing a systematic approach to identifying and solving (S&R) problems in vehicle components/sub-assemblies during the primary stage of product development cycle, thus reducing the overall product development time.

This paper will present a novel approach to comprehending various methods and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques used to determine the root cause of (S&R) problems and to solve those using numerical methods.
Development of Generic Frame Testing Methodology by Synthetic Drive File Generation Technique
Authors: Swarnkar Prakhar , Pawar Prashant R , Munot Sachin Ramesh , Shinde Vikram V , Kajalkar Atul M , More Nitin Suresh
Published: September 2021

Frame is one of the vital part of Light & Heavy Commercial vehicle which holds all the parts and testing the frame is not a cost effective as the complete vehicle assembly needs to be tested as the individual testing of frame is not formulated for testing. In the development stage of the vehicle we always seek for a quick, cost effective and reliable methodology so that any modification can be made by identifying the failures. In this paper we have addressed this problem by developing a generic frame test methodology by which the frame can be tested in the preliminary stage of development in a cost effective way and reliable way. The Multi Body Dynamics Simulation was carried out and rig was designed comprising of servo hydraulic actuators. The frame was instrumented to acquire the Field, Event and Torture track data for the formulation and verification of the synthetic drives. Instead of Random Vibration Simulation for the frame simplified events of the bending, oblique bending, and torsion were formulated in the form of Synthetic Drives. These drives were generic and applicable to any frame of the similar category also it can be amplified as per the requirement. Synthetic Drive were generated for a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) from an OEM. The Synthetic Drives were tested in Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) - Structural Dynamics Lab (SDL) and verified. The Rig Setup and Synthetic Drive Developed showed a good correlation in terms of damage correlation and rig response and a promising & successful step towards Generic Frame Testing for Light & Heavy Commercial Vehicle Frame.
TOLERANCE AND CO-EXISTENCE IN MUSLIM INDIA: THE RELIGIOUS POLICY OF THE MUGHAL EMPIRE
Authors: C. MUHAMMAD DR. HANEEF
Published: September 2021

The Indian peninsula is known for its multi-religious and multicultural identity. India, the birthplace of Hinduism and Indian culture, has accepted many local and foreign religions throughout History. India's meeting with Islam began with Arab merchants at the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and was completed with the military expeditions of Persian and Turkish rulers. The most important Muslim Empire in Indian history is the Mughal Empire, founded by Babur, the grandson of Timur. It ruled over many territories in the Indian sub-continent for three centuries. Recognizing Islam as a state religion, this empire has treated indigenous Hindus and the adherents of other religions that constitute the majority of the Indian population with extraordinary tolerance. Generally, these Muslim rulers allowed their citizens to live according to the religions they wanted, even though they destroyed some Hindu temples as a symbol of the authority change. These Muslim rulers even employed them in the governing body of the state.  The most prominent example of this can be seen in the period of Akbar Shah of the Mughal Empire.

This study examined how the Mughal Empire, which ruled for centuries in the Indian Peninsula, treated the non-Muslim subjects, especially the Hindus and how did they introduce the culture of co-existence, giving more importance for the period of Akbar, the great ruler of the Mughal Empire. Similarly, I will try to compare the millet system of the Ottoman Empire with those of Mughal’s religious policy using the comparative method.
ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN AGILITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION THROUGH RESPONSIVENESS AND INNOVATION
Authors: MUSTAFA HUSSAIN NAQVI  , DR. MUHAMMAD ASIM  , SALMAN MANZOOR
Published: September 2021

The performance of the supply chain of an organization can be a hidden resource or weapon to boost market performance and increase the profitability of the business. No other segments of the business can have the impact of the supply chain agility on reaching the market, improving the service levels, lowering retail prices and building value for both the business and the customers. The market often expects great products and services. They utilize lots of financial assets to satisfy the needs of the market. The products should be delivered on time and in good condition. In the modern-day, customers can blast a company publicly on social media if their products have not been delivered on time and this can be so damaging to the brand reputation.

In this study, we look at some scholarly articles which have been on the bond between supply chain and customer satisfaction over the years. In the introductory phase, the paper describes in general what customer satisfaction is, what supply chain is and a statement on the relationship of the two. The body of the paper discusses deeply how these two are related and the importance of one on the other. Finally, the conclusion section provides some recommendations on how the relationship can be advanced to improve organizational outcomes.
FROM JAMAL UDDIN AFGHANI TO RACHID AL-GHANNOUCHI; THE APPROACHES OF CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM INTELLECTUALS TO THE CONCEPT OF STATE
Authors: HAFIJUR RAHMAN
Published: September 2021

This research addresses the approaches of contemporary Muslim more specifically Islamist intellectuals to the concept of the state. To analyze their approaches, this paper will discuss all of the three stages of Modern Islamic political thought, namely; Pan Islamism, Islamism and, Post-Islamism. Within this three stages which are referred the time frame of developing Modern Islamic Political Thought, this paper will address the concept of state in the thought of Jamal Uddin Afghani, Muhammad Abduh, Rashid Rida, Abul Al’a Maududi, Hassan al-Banna, Sayyid Qutb, Malik Bennabi, Hassan al-Turabi, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, and Rachid al-Ghannouchi. The aim of this paper is to analyze the concept of the state of mentioned intellectuals based on two important research questions; firstly, what was the main perspective of their thought and secondly, what was their stand to accept the concept of Modern state. This research is a qualitative form of research based on primary and secondary data. Primary data will be collected from the literature of mentioned intellectuals and secondary data will be collected from the literature which is written by others on their thought. To collect both types of data, this research used books, articles, websites, and libraries. It is hoped that this research will contribute significantly to Academia by analyzing their approaches to the concept of the state.
BREASTFEEDING AS PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD OBESITY: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   UNINGÁ -Centro Universitário Ingá, Gularte Mariana , de Souza Breno Henrique ,   UNINGÁ -Centro Universitário Ingá, Manzatti Gabrielli Garcia ,   UNINGÁ -Centro Universitário Ingá, Gonçales Mariana Domingos ,   UNINGÁ -Centro Universitário Ingá, Hapner Luis Renato Manfredini ,   UNINGÁ -Centro Universitário Ingá
Published: September 2021

Dentre as morbidades mais prevalentes do século XXI está a obesidade, esse é um dos principais tópicos abordados no meio científico e de impacto na saúde pública.Devido ao aumento expressivo da população obesa, a comunidade científica busca detectar fatores protetores ou predisponentes de obesidade. Este artigo de revisão tem como finalidade compreender a existência de uma associação entre o sobrepeso e obesidade na infância e a não amamentação por tempo adequado através de evidências epidemiológicas. Para verificar tal relação, foram utilizados artigos encontrados nas bases de dados eletrônicas: Scielo, Medline, National Center for Biotechnology Information e as plataformas EBSCOhost e Google Acadêmico com data de publicação superior a 2015. Dentre as literaturas analisadas -estudos transversais, coorte, casos-controle e ensaios experimentais randomizados -foi observado que oito dos onze estudos encontraram associação positiva entre amamentação e redução no risco de obesidade infantil; dois estudos não encontraram associação significativa, e apenas um evidenciou relação negativa entre tais fatores.
The Value of College Education and General Education －Economic Perspectives
Authors: Choi Kang-Shik , Park Cheolsung
Published: September 2021

This paper discusses the economic value of college education as well as general education. Major findings are as follows: First, the rate of return to one more year of education in college, in Korea, ranges from 9% to 17%, depending on the demand and supply conditions in the labor market. Second, the returns to education increase when the economic environment is in the dynamic and rapidly changing state rather than it is in the steady state. Finally, “general education” is more important than “professional education” to adapt the rapidly changing environment. The importance of the “general education” will be greater as the fourth industrial revolution brings more uncertainty to the society.
Design and implementation of a novel doctor of pharmacy curriculum
Authors: Youmans Sharon , Ferrone Marcus
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy has a rich tradition of transforming curricula to graduate pharmacists who are equipped to serve the current and future healthcare needs of the public.
Description of programme: This paper describes the process of the design, build, and implementation of a three-year, year-round, competency-based, integrated, Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum with a pass/no pass grading policy.
Evaluation: A variety of data streams are in place to collect data on courses, teaching, and student performance as part of continuous quality improvement activities.
Future Plans: In addition to traditional evaluation metrics of the curriculum the school will implement a career outcomes project to track students’ career and employment placements. The results of the evaluation and assessment activities will be shared in future manuscripts.
Educația în spiritul valorilor naționale și universale din perspectiva dialogului pedagogic
Authors: Chicuș Nicolae
Published: September 2021

„Educația în spiritul valorilor naționale și universale din perspectiva dialogului pedagogic” –astfel se intitulează volumul ce cuprinde materialele Simpozionului științific internațional, Ediția a II-a, Chișinău, 27-28 martie 2020, care recent a văzut lumina tiparului. Lucrarea abordează oproblemădeosebit de importantă și actuală din societate. Educația în spiritul valorilor aduce rezultate semnificative în formarea și consolidarea conștiinței istorice și naționale în conformitate cu adevărul istoric, valorile general-umane și naționale și poate contribui la înlăturarea reminiscențelor care mai persistă în societățile postsovietice și postsocialiste.
Раннее фортепианное трио Златы Ткач (1961): к проблеме трактовки виолончельной партии
Authors: Костикова Наталья
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this article is to reveal the peculiarities of the cello part in the piano trio written by Moldovan composer Zlata Tkaci, created in 1961. Based on the methods of musicological and performing analysis, the author formulates the main genre and style features of this opus, as well as formulates recommendations for overcoming the performing difficulties of the cello part. The conclusions note the influence on the musical language of the Trio of European chamber music traditions of the Romanticism era, the equal role of the cello within the chamber ensemble due to the enrichment of its expressive and constructive functions, the large role of polyphonic thinking.
Examination of Changes in Youth Diet and Physical Activity Over the Summer Vacation Period
Authors: McCue Meghan , Marlatt Kara , Sirard John
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine weight, diet, and physical activity (PA) changes in youth over summer vacation. Methods: Thirty healthy subjects (19 male, 11 female; mean age + SEM 10.0+0.1 yrs) were assessed before the end of the 2009/2010 school year (baseline), and prior to the start of the 2010/2011 school year (post-test).Results: Significant (p< 0.05) increases in height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and BMI percentile-for-age were observed. Percent time spent in light (p=0.002) and moderate (p=0.014) PA intensities both decreased, while time spent being sedentary significantly (p=0.006) increased. No significant diet changes were reported. Conclusion: This healthy youth population increased time spent being sedentary at the expense of light and moderate PA over summer vacation. The result was an increase in BMI and BMI percentile-for-age. Future studies are needed to examine ways to prevent this decline in PA in youth over summer vacation.
“Nada sobre nós sem nós” a voz do usuário de cadeira de rodas praticante do método equoterápico e seus familiares sobre o bem-estar subjetivo
Authors: De Melo André Luiz , Figueiras Teresa Paula Dias , Corredeira Rui Manuel Nunes , Alves Nuno José Corte-Real Correia
Published: September 2021

As terapias alternativas não farmacológicas tem sido objeto de vários estudos e conquistado a adesão de profissionais da saúde nas esferas física e mental, mas poucas investigações têm demonstrado preocupação em ouvir os participantes, nomeadamente os praticantes submetidos a essas terapias. O presente estudo, de natureza transversal exploratória e abordagem qualitativa com enquadramento epistemológico voltado para um paradigma fenomenológico interpretativo, tem como objetivo conhecer os possíveis benefícios da equoterapia relacionados ao bem-estar subjetivo de usuários de cadeira de rodas, para tanto, buscou através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, analisar a narrativa dos próprios praticantes de equoterapia e seus familiares. Os resultados obtidos a partir de uma amostra com 10 participantes sugerem ganhos relativos a autoestima, autoconfiança, autonomia, empoderamento, melhor relacionamento familiar com consequente melhoria da qualidade de vida e felicidade, ao que se conclui que a equoterapia pode contribuir positivamente para a elevação dos níveis do bem-estar subjetivo de usuários de cadeira de rodas.

 

Alternative non-pharmacological therapies have been the subject of several studies and have won the support of health professionals in the physical and also mental spheres, but few investigations have shown concern with listening to the participants, namely the practitioners submitted to these therapies. The present study, of an exploratory cross-sectional nature and qualitative approach with an epistemological framework linked to an interpretative phenomenological paradigm, aims to learn about the possible benefits of equine therapy related to the subjective well-being of wheelchair users. Therefore, it sought through semi-structured interviews analyze the self-narrative of the equine therapy practitioners and their families. The results obtained from a sample with 10 participants suggest gains related to self-esteem, self-confidence, autonomy, empowerment, better family relationships with a consequent improvement in the quality of life and happiness. This leads to the conclusion that equine therapy can positively contribute to the elevation of the subjective well-being levels of wheelchair users.
The effect of personal selling on product purchase decision in Sibolang Durian
Authors: Tarigan Jenni
Published: September 2021

This research was conducted to determine the effect of personal selling on product purchasing decisions partially at Sibolang Durian Business, Medan. The sample used simple random sampling which directly selected 38 consumers. This type of research uses quantitative research with a causal associative research approach by using questionnaires which are considered appropriate to the research conducted which aims to determine the causal relationship between the independent variable (influencing variable) and the dependent variable (influenced variable). In this study, using validity and reliability and normality testing and using data analysis techniques, namely multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS 20 software. t test), namely t count (2.229)> t table (1.688) with a significance value <0.05. This means that the personal selling hypothesis H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. So it can be concluded that sales through personal selling marketing means carried out by the Sibolang Durian business also have an influence on consumer decision making in buying Sibolang Durian products.
Factores de permanencia empresarial, como punto de partida para el fortalecimiento de los emprendimientos sociales
Authors: Becerra Bizarron Manuel Ernesto , Delgado Diaz Luz Amparo , Sandoval Ballesteros Georgina Dolores
Published: September 2021

En la actualidad la situación de los emprendimientos de un negocio se ve cada vez más complicada,  enfrenta problemas que causan el fracaso en sus primeros años de operación, el propósito de este artículo es analizar los factores de permanencia empresarial de los emprendimientos sociales, que sirva como referencia para desarrollar líneas de acción que fortalezcan la operación, utilizando un instrumento de 13 factores desarrollado con base en el recorrido contextual y teórico, aplicado a 15 administradores de emprendimientos sociales con 5 años o más de operación como criterio de inclusión, obteniendo como resultados principales la Identidad Organizacional, la Diferenciación y La Eficiencia en los procesos.
Abstract

At present the situation of the ventures of a business is becoming more complicated, , faces problems that cause failure in its first years of operation, the purpose of this article is to analyze the factors of entrepreneurial permanence of social ventures, which serves as a reference to develop lines of action that strengthen the operation, using an instrument of 13 factors developed based on the contextual and theoricotric route , applied to 15 social entrepreneurship managers with 5 years or more of operation as a criterion of inclusion, obtaining as main results the Organizational Identity, Differentiation and Efficiency in the processes.
responsabilidad social empresarial de las empresas mineras, y su impacto en la cohesión social de las comunidades
Authors: Reyes Reyes Eliu Jahaziel , Sifuentes Ocegueda Emma Lorena
Published: September 2021

Esta investigacion tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto que las actividades de Responsabilidad Social de las empresas tienen en la Cohesion Social de las comunidades mineras a las que pertenecen. Para tal efecto se ha realizado una investigacion cualitativa que mediante entrevistas semi estructuradas recogio informacion de los beneficiarios directos de los programas de Responsabiliad Social Empresarial. Se ha encontrado que tales programas influyen en el 20% de las variables que explican la Cohesion Social, de manera que el 80% restante no tiene relacion con los programas emprendidos por las empresas, pero si con actividades de homofilia. Las empresas deben replantearse las estrategias que realizan en materia de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial para influir plenamente en la Cohesion social, asi mismo incluir en sus estrategias el concepto deontologico de la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial.
Abstract

This research aims to analyze the impact that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities have on the Social Cohesion (CS) of the mining communities to which they belong. For this purpose, qualitative research has been carried out which, through semi­structured interviews, collected information from the direct beneficiaries of CSR programmes. Such programmes have been found to influence 20% of the CS variables, so that the remaining 80% is unrelated to the programmes undertaken by companies, but with homophilia activities. Companies should rethink csr strategies to fully influence the CS, as well as include the ethical concept of CSR in their strategies.
Análisis comparativo de los sistemas fiscales de México-Colombia: Impuesto Sobre la Renta
Authors: Maya Laura Aguilar , García Guerrero Martha Gabriela , Cantillo Beltrán Antonio , Negrete Naizir Elkin Elias
Published: September 2021

Los sistemas fiscales tiene como propósito lograr un balance entre el ingreso y el gasto público, para alcanzar la máxima equidad, un destino eficiente de los recursos de la economía, promover la estabilidad y el desarrollo económico de los países. Este estudio tiene como objetivo comparar los sistemas fiscales de México y Colombia para identificar sus diferencias y similitudes en cuanto al Impuesto sobre la Renta (ISR) y determinar el impacto en el desarrollo económico en ambos países. Esta investigación es cualitativa de tipo transversal-descriptiva. Se concluyó que en ambos países se incrementó la recaudación fiscal con respecto al Producto Interno Bruto (PIB); sin embargo, sus economías no han logrado un crecimiento armónico.
Abstract
The purpose of the fiscal systems is to achieve a balance between income and public expenditure, to achieve maximum equity, an efficient destination of the resources of the economy, to promote stability and economic development of the countries. This study aims to compare the tax systems of both México and Colombia in order to identify their differences and similarities regarding Income Tax (ISR) and determine the impact on economic development in both countries. This research is qualitative cross-descriptive type. It was concluded that in both countries the tax collection was increased with respect to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); However, their economies have not achieved harmonious growth.
Haemorrhoidal artery ligation with and without Doppler guidance in the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease: a single-centre randomized study
Authors: Tsarkov P. V. , Popovtsev M. A. , Medkova Yu. S. , Alekberzade A. V. , Krylov N. N.
Published: September 2021

Aim. To evaluate the efficacy of haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HA) with a preliminary palpatory determination of its localization supplemented by mucopexy of haemorrhoids as a new surgical method in the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease (HD) and to compare it with HAL-RAR technology.

Materials and methods. The randomized controlled clinical trial included patients over 18 years old with Goligher's grade II, III or IV symptomatic HD. We operated on patients in the study group (n = 75) using palpatory determination of the localization of HA and subsequent mucopexia. In the control group (n = 75) we used HAL-RAR. The primary endpoint (25-30 days after surgery): recurrence rate of HD symptoms. Secondary endpoints: postoperative complication rate, pain intensity on a visual-analogue scale from 1 to 10 points, patient satisfaction with the treatment results on a 10-point scale.

Results. According to the initial characteristics (age, gender, body mass index, stage of HD, frequency of clinical symptoms), the groups did not differ. Anal bleeding relapse developed: study group - 11%, control group -14%; relapse of haemorrhoids prolapse: 3% and 5% respectively (p > 0.05). Postoperative complications were noted in 6 (8%) in the study group and 4 (5%) in the control group (p > 0.05). The intensity of pain on the 2nd and 25-30 days after surgery was 6.3 [4.8; 7.4] and 1.2 [0.6; 2.5] points in the study group and 6.5 [4.9; 7.3] and 2.1 [1.9; 4.1] in the control group, respectively (p > 0.05). Patient satisfaction with the treatment results after 12 months was estimated at 8.7 [7.9; 9.2] and 9.4 [8.2; 9.6] in the study and control groups, respectively (p > 0.05).

Conclusion. HA ligation with a preliminary palpatory determination of its localization and supplemented with mucopexy of haemorrhoids is no less effective than HAL-RAR in preventing haemorrhoidal bleeding and prolapse of the nodes.
CUSTOS DAS EMPRESAS DE CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL LISTADAS NA B3 EM PERÍODOS DE CRISE E DE PROSPERIDADE ECONÔMICA
Authors: Santos Guilherme Lima dos , Silva Valdemir da , Silva Cleiton Rodrigo Buarque , Guedes Kleber Luis Alves , Levino Natallya de Almeida
Published: September 2021

Os custos vêm ocupando espaço nos debates sobre gestão econômica, possibilitando analisar o desempenho das empresas. Este estudo busca investigar os custos de empresas do setor da construção civil, listadas na B3, em períodos de prosperidade econômica (2010-2013) e de crise econômica (2014-2018). Para alcançar o objetivo, foram utilizadas pesquisas descritiva, documental e quantitativa, bem como a coleta de dados referentes à Receita Líquida (RL), ao Custo dos Produtos Vendidos (CPV), às Despesas Administrativas (DA) às Despesas de Vendas (DV) e aos custos totais da amostra correspondente a 18 empresas e, em virtude de a distribuição dos dados não ser normal, empregou-se o  teste não paramétrico de wilcoxon e estatística descritiva. Os resultados da pesquisa revelaram que não houve alteração significativa entre os custos de venda das empresas de construção civil no período de prosperidade econômica e de crise econômica, porém, para os outros indicadores DA/RL, DV/RL e CT/RL, houve perda de desempenho econômico no período de crise econômica. Além disso, a dinâmica dos custos mostrou, por meio da análise descritiva, o comprometimento médio da receita líquida em relação aos custos totais que inclinaram de 87%, no período prosperidade econômica, para 118%, nos quatro anos de crise econômica, indicando, assim, prejuízo. 16 empresas elevaram os seus custos totais entre os dois momentos comparados, sendo que 10 apresentaram os custos totais maiores que as receitas líquidas, indicando, durante a crise econômica, possível declínio das receitas e manutenção dos custos fixos estruturais.
APLICAÇÃO DE MODELOS DE REDES NEURAIS ARTIFICIAIS NA PREVISÃO DO PREÇO DO ALUMÍNIO
Authors: Dos Santos José Airton Azevedo , Chaucoski Yasmin
Published: September 2021

O alumínio é um metal não ferroso muito utilizado nas indústrias metalúrgicas, farmacêuticas, aeronáuticas e alimentares. O preço do alumínio apresenta muitos fatores de incerteza. Desse modo a sua previsão é muito importante na definição de políticas industriais, bem como para os produtores e consumidores. Neste contexto, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a eficácia de modelos das redes neurais artificiais (RNAs) para a previsão do preço do alumínio. A base de dados apresenta uma série histórica do preço do alumínio no período entre 2006 e 2020. Modelos de previsão, baseados em Redes Neurais LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) e MLP (Multilayer Perception) foram implementados na linguagem Python, utilizando o framework Keras. Resultados obtidos dos dois modelos que foram comparados. Verificou-se, também, para um horizonte de seis meses que o modelo LSTM apresentou um melhor desempenho que o modelo MLP.
Intraluminal pyloric duplication cyst- a rare cause of non-bilious vomiting in a neonate: A case report
Authors: Patcharu Ravi , Yadav Jaiprakash , Chand Karunesh , Parikh Badal
Published: September 2021

Background: Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare congenital malformations, out of which, true pyloric duplications constitute only 2.2%. They present with non-bilious vomiting and mimic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS). Pyloric duplications that are intraluminal are not separately visible at laparotomy, making their diagnosis difficult. 
Case presentation: Our case is a neonate with an intraluminal pyloric duplication cyst who presented with recurrent vomiting. The radiological evaluation suggested a duplication cyst medial to the second part of the duodenum towards the stomach’s lesser curvature with features of gastric outlet obstruction. Intraoperatively, a cystic mass of 1 x 2 cm intraluminally was found on opening the pylorus which was excised and pyloroplasty was done. Postoperatively the baby was discharged in a stable condition.
Conclusion: Intraluminal pyloric duplication cysts are rare and the clinical presentation mimics HPS. They should be considered as a differential diagnosis in a neonate presenting with features of gastric outlet obstruction.
Educación superior privada en México: veinte años de expansión 1982-2002
Authors: Olivier Téllez Guadalupe
Published: September 2021

Una de las características del proceso de transformación del sistema educativo terciario en las décadas reciente, es el aumento de la presencia del sector privado. En la expansión y diversificación de los sistemas nacionales de educación superior, dicho sector ha desempeñado un papel significativo. A pesar de su relevancia, han sido muy pocos los estudios que se han realizado al respecto. En tal sentido, la educación superior privada se revela como un tema de mayor interés para la pedagogía
La educación en el Congreso : la agenda educativa en la LVIII Legislatura
Authors: González Villarreal Roberto
Published: September 2021

Se puede decir que la agenda de gobierno es el punto más problemático del ciclo de políticas públicas. Del conjunto de demandas, problemas y solicitudes, de distinto alcance y significación, presentadas por grupos, sectores, comunidades; los gobernantes efectúan una elección para definir los problemas que atenderán, el orden, la jerarquía, los tiempos y los recursos. La agenda educativa es un ejemplo de las posibilidades que genera la nueva situación política del país, en la LVIII Legislatura -de 2000 a 2003-, los diputados presentaron 37 iniciativas de ley con temática educativa; los senadores 16. Puede decirse que los cambios jurídicos más significativos provinieron de los grupos parlamentarios.
MAPEAMENTO DA IMPLANTAÇÃO DO MODELO EMERGENTE DE EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Spinassé Marcos Antônio , Debald Blasius Silvano
Published: September 2021

Em vista a necessidade de adoção de procedimentos adequados a implantação de um novo modelo educacional buscou-se a elaboração de um mapeamento descritivo do processo de inserção que já vem ocorrendo nas instituições de ensino superior.
O processo de inserção modelo educacional emergente se configura por meio de um esquema da Instituição de ensino superior como um organismo composto em três dimensões: (1)Sistema de Aprendizagem; (2)Administração e (3)Infraestrutura. Onde, cada uma das três dimensões (1, 2 e 3) seria vista por três prismas: (A)Agentes; (B)Recursos materiais e (C) Processos e apresentas seus elementos.
Kitap Tanıtımı: 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri ve Türkçe Eğitimi
Authors: GOCİAOĞLU Büşra
Published: September 2021

21. Yüzyıl Becerileri ve Türkçe Eğitimi adlı yayın Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık tarafından çıkarılmıştır. Editörlüğünü Dr. Halil Erdem Çocuk ve Dr. Taşkın Soysal’ın yapmış olduğu kitabın yazarları Prof. Dr. Faik Kanatlı, Doç Dr. Mehmet Kurudayıoğlu, Doç. Dr. Esra Nur Tiryaki, Dr. Halil Erdem Çocuk, Dr. Taşkın Soysal, Dr. Gülşah Mete, Arş. Gör. Dr. Gürol Yokuş, Arş. Gör. Dr. Serkan Bayrakçı, Dr. Gülşat Bican, Dr. Alperen Yandı, Dr. Mutlu Uygur, Öğr. Gör. Ozan Korkmaz, Öğr. Gör. Yunus Emre Çekici, Dr. Haluk Güngör ve Arş. Gör. Büşra Gociaoğlu’ dur. Adından da anlaşılacağı üzere 21. yüzyıl becerileri bağlamında Türkçe eğitimini konu alan yayın toplamda 12 bölümden oluşmaktadır. İlk altı bölümde kavramsal bir çerçeve oluşturması adına 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin tanımlanması ve sınıflandırılmasına yönelik bilgiler verilmiş, sonraki bölümlerde 21. yüzyıl becerileri ana dili olarak Türkçe eğitimi ve yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi bağlamında ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmada 21. yüzyıl becerileri ve ana dili eğitimi ilişkisine değinilmiş, kitap bölümleri içeriklerinde vurgulanan kavramlar ve hedeflenen öğrenme kazanımları doğrultusunda tanıtılmıştır.
PROCESSO DE GESTÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO PARA MIGRAÇÃO EM SERVIÇO DE NUVEM
Authors: Novo Deyse Neves , Felizardo Gabriela , Dos Santos João Filipe Lavorini , Michelassi Leticia Guedes Capelletti , Ossada Jaime Cazuhiro
Published: September 2021

Em decorrência da pandemia causada pelo vírus Sars-Cov-2, com foco na segurança da vida humana muitas organizações iniciaram a migração do fluxo de trabalho do presencial para o home office, assim, para encontrar soluções práticas, o gestor deve aplicar seu conhecimento em estratégias que visam atender as mudanças e os objetivos da empresa. Para muitas organizações, migrar o modelo de armazenamento local de seus softwares e converter um software estático para um modelo que se adaptasse à necessidade de não estar em instalações físicas foi a solução encontrada para alcançar inúmeras funcionalidades propiciando maior cuidado com o meio ambiente, amparado a práticas sustentáveis. Assim, este estudo observa o desenvolvimento e a mudança do software tradicional para o serviço em nuvem - Cloud Computing - que uma empresa desenvolvedora de programas começou a implantar em seu leque. Precedeu-se à observação da maneira como a empresa transformaria o software que comercializa para atender as novas exigências do mercado e da globalização. O estudo aponta para a importância da observação e cuidado do gestor em realizar uma análise tanto das necessidades dos clientes como da organização desenvolvedora. Prover informações condizentes com o novo desafio, clarificar o caminho de implementação de metodologias de processos e análise de riscos, facilita e fomenta a perspectiva de conquistar novas fatias do mercado que está em constante evolução.
Working Together for Children
Authors: Walker Gary
Published: September 2021

Working Together for Children provides an account of the systems and processes of multi-agency work with several groups of children and their families. The key philosophy of the book is that such work is inherently complex, and only by understanding and grappling with these complexities can prospective or practising professionals within children’s services contribute really effectively to multi-agency working.

This second edition contains updated references to legislation and guidance underpinning multi-agency working, as well as fresh configurations of chapters to reflect new ways of categorising needs of, and organising support for, children in a variety of circumstances. New chapters are included for specific groups of children including coverage of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and youth justice.

Reflection on practice, to help link policy with practice, is a theme running throughout the book, which uses features to assist the reader including:

- information boxes giving further factual details of particular areas related to multi-agency working

- reflective exercises including case studies

- questions designed to stimulate reflection on issues raised

- an appendix providing points to consider and suggestions for the exercises

This introduction is for trainee practitioners in childcare or childhood related courses, education, social work, youth work and health care, or for those already working in such settings who are looking to improve their practice.
Theory for Theatre Studies: Space
Authors: Solga Kim
Published: September 2021

Space: it’s everywhere, all around, a given. It’s abstract and yet not abstract at all, because it governs all human relations, shapes the way we understand our place on the planet, and orients us toward others (for better and for worse). How do theatre scholars understand space and place in performance? What tools do they use to theorize the political work space does on – and beyond – the stage? How can students use these tools to unpack the workings of space and place in the performances they see, the plays they study, and the experiences they have outside their classrooms?

Theory for Theatre Studies: Space provides a comprehensive introduction to the ‘spatial turn’ in modern theatre and performance theory, exploring topics as diverse as embodied space, environmental performance politics and urban performance studies. The book is written in accessible prose and features in-depth case studies of Platform’s audio walk And While London Burns, Katie Mitchell’s Fraülein Julie, Young Jean Lee’s The Shipment, and Evalyn Parry and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory’s Kiinalik: These Sharp Tools. TfTS: Space begins with fresh readings of historical dramatic theory, discusses twentieth-century theoretical trends at length, and ends by asking what it will take (and what work is already underway) to decolonize the Western, settler-colonial stage.

Online resources to accompany this book are available at:www.bloomsbury.com/uk/theory-for-theatre-studies-space-9781350006072/
The Opera Singer’s Acting Toolkit
Authors: Constantine Martin
Published: September 2021

The complete dramatic toolbox for the opera singer – a step-by-step guide detailing how to create character, from auditions through to rehearsal and performance and formulate a successful career.

Drawing upon the innovative approach to the training of young opera singers developed by Martin Constantine, Co-Director of ENO Opera Works, The Opera Singer’s Acting Toolkit leads the singer through the process of bringing the libretto and score to life in order to create character. It draws on the work of practitioners such as Stanislavski, Lecoq, Laban and Cicely Berry to introduce the singer to the tools needed to create an interior and physical life for character. The book draws on operatic repertoire from Handel through Mozart to Britten to present practical techniques and exercises to help the singer develop their own individual dramatic toolbox.

The Opera Singer’s Toolbox features interviews with leading conductors, directors, singers and casting agents to offer invaluable insights into the professional operatic world, and advice on how to remain focused on the importance of the work itself.
Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
Authors: Palmer Chris
Published: September 2021

Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre is the first book to combine traditional actor vocal training with musical theatre training, offering support and guidance for performers seeking to train their spoken voice specifically for singing and performing in musical theatre.

Performers in musical theatre are working harder than ever. The shifting and extreme nature of the modern musical theatre repertoire requires performers capable of mastering musicianship, singing and dancing while at the same time providing convincing and clear performances as actors. Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre will help train musical theatre performers in the longer modes of voice needed to create convincing and moving performances.

Ideal for the triple-threat performer, Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre features exercises for performers, tips for teachers and online video resources, allowing for a focused and outcome-oriented training of vocal techniques for musical theatre performers.
Portraits of Integrity
Authors: Alston Charlotte , Carpenter Amber D. , Wiseman Rachael
Published: September 2021

Portraits of Integrity depicts more than 20 historical, fictional and contemporary figures whose character or life raises questions about what integrity is and how it is perceived.

Integrity might be culturally bound, but this diverse set of portraits demonstrates that it is not the special preserve of any one culture. Portraits of Socrates, Mencius, Rama and Job, alongside the aspirational 16th-century couple John and Dorothy Kaye, civil rights activist Ella Baker and an anonymous banker, highlight the persisting – sometimes conflicting – features of a life lived with integrity. An introduction identifies and discusses the key questions and themes raised by the case studies, encouraging the reader to determine for themselves the weight and significance of the recurring topics integrity brings up - truth, awkwardness, goodness, and charisma.

For anyone looking to learn more about this elusive virtue, Portraits of Integrity is an essential collection. It uncovers the manifold aspects of integrity, illustrates the various possibilities for its expression in a life and asks whether living a life of integrity means living a life of isolation and hardship, or if it is possible to live with integrity without jeopardising all else.
25 Concepts in Modern Architecture
Authors: Travis Stephanie , Anderson Catherine
Published: September 2021

Designed to appeal to visual thinkers, 25 Concepts in Modern Architecture explores the fundamental ideas behind architectural design, through easy-to-follow sketches, drawings and succinct explanations.

Twenty-five concepts – each of which are key to architectural design thinking – are accessibly explained by examining twenty-five different masterworks of modern architecture. For example, the concept of ‘movement’ in architectural design is explained through a close look at a Le Corbusier building; ‘transparency’ is examined in Philip Johnson's seminal Glass House; ‘asymmetry’ is understood through the work of Zaha Hadid – and so on, through twenty-five core concepts and twenty-five of the most significant buildings of the modern era.

Taking a highly-visual approach, this simple yet visually-powerful guide is an essential companion in the design studio and to introductory courses in modern architecture, interior architecture, and interior design.

Understanding these concepts will provide a key to demystifying the greatest works in modern architectural history, inspire new ways to think about new design projects, and reveal how drawing and sketching are used as tools for the visual analysis of architecture.
Advanced Typography
Authors: Hunt Richard
Published: September 2021

Once you have learnt the fundamentals of typography, there is still a wealth of knowledge to grasp to really become a master in the art and craft of working with type. In Advanced Typography, expert practitioner and instructor Richard Hunt goes beyond the basics to take your understanding and usage to the next level.

Taking a practical approach, the book combines visual, linguistic, historical and psychological systems with the broad range of applications and audiences of type today.

From the challenges of designing across media and cultures, to type as information and craft, Hunt marries theoretical context with applied examples so you feel confident in improving your skills as an advanced typographer.
Storytelling Exhibitions
Authors: Hughes Philip
Published: September 2021

Storytelling Exhibitions describes the role and practice of modern ‘spatial storytellers’ and looks at the potential of exhibitions to shape our understanding of the world. It explains how curators, designers, artists and scientists combine to tell powerful stories through exhibition design.

Exhibition designer and educator Philip Hughes shows how contemporary tools and technologies - digital reconstruction, 3D scanning and digital archives – interweave with traditional forms of informing, displaying and promoting to create powerful narrative spaces.

Whether telling stories of politics, trends, society, war, science or history, Storytelling Exhibitions provides inspiration and guidance on designing installations which change the way we think.

Examples included from:

Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand

National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, USA

Weltmuseum Wien, Austria

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, US

Lascaux: Centre International de l'Art Pariétal in Montignac, France

Stapferhaus, Lenzburg, Switizerland

Micropia, Amsterdam, Netherlands