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Persepsi Guru SMP terhadap Literasi Sains dan Implikasinya pada Pembelajaran Sains di Sekolah
Authors: Kintan Limiansih  , Niluh Sulistyani  , Margaretha Madha Melissa
Published: August 2024

Kemampuan literasi sains siswa di Indonesia masih belum mencapai tingkat yang diharapkan. Pemahaman guru tentang literasi sains memainkan peran krusial dalam pengembangan literasi sains siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi persepsi guru mengenai makna dan pentingnya literasi sains, serta pemahaman mereka tentang kualitas literasi sains di kalangan siswa di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode survei yang melibatkan guru IPA di SMP se-DIY. Sebanyak 62 guru berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini, dipilih melalui teknik voluntary sampling. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini difokuskan pada pertanyaan tentang tingkat pemahaman guru terhadap arti dan pentingnya literasi sains serta tingkat pemahaman guru tentang kualitas literasi sains siswa di Indonesia. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan melihat frekuensi jawaban setiap responden dan menguraikannya menggunakan kajian teori literasi sains dari OECD. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa mayoritas guru (74%) menyatakan diri telah mengenal konsep literasi sains; sebanyak 95% guru sangat menyetujui bahwa literasi sains penting untuk dikembangkan di sekolah, dan sebagian guru telah mengetahui kualitas literasi sains siswa di Indonesia (40%) namun sebagian pula masih ragu-ragu tentang hal ini (40%). Guru perlu secara kritis membedakan kemampuan antar level/tingkat kompetensi dalam literasi sains sehingga dapat mengevaluasi kondisi siswa di kelas dan melakukan perbaikan. Pembelajaran inkuiri baik terbimbing maupun mandiri dapat menjadi salah satu cara mengoptimalkan kemampuan literasi sains karena siswa dapat belajar menjelaskan fenomena secara ilmiah, mengevaluasi proses penyelidikan yang dilakukan, serta menginterpretasi data secara ilmiah.
Análisis bidimensional de estabilidad del talud en una zona de falla geológica en Chinchao, Huánuco, Perú
Authors: Bustillos Cotrado Jose Antonio
Published: August 2024

Objetivo. Evaluar la condición de estabilidad del talud en una zona de falla geológica por el método de equilibrio límite de la progresiva, km 37+700 al km 37+800 (ruta nacional PE+18A), en el centro poblado de Pachachupán, distrito de Chinchao, provincia y región de Huánuco. Métodos. Investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, nivel descriptivo de observación naturalista, tipo básico, y diseño no experimental. La muestra estuvo conformada por el talud más crítico a través de un criterio de muestreo no probabilístico intencionado. Resultados. El factor de seguridad para el análisis estático fue de 0,381 y para el pseudoestático de 0,214. Por otro lado, la falla geológica se encontró inactiva, presentando como indicadores directos: desplazamientos de 5,5 cm en el plano de falla; estrías en dirección al plano de falla de 2 a 2,5cm; brechas de falla en depresiones erosionadas de material fino e indicadores directos; una morfología de área escarpada por procesos erosivos con vista de fracturas en los estratos del macizo rocoso; una vegetación constituida por arbustos y terrenos agrícolas de cultivo; y ausencia de afluentes y torrentes generados por aguas subterráneas. Conclusiones. La condición de estabilidad del talud para un análisis estático y pseudoestático fue inestable y la inactividad de la falla geológica no representa un riesgo potencial crítico en la formación de fenómenos de geodinámica externa (deslizamientos, flujos de tierra y flujos de detritos).
COMENTARIOS SOBRE EL ARTÍCULO
El Rol de la Universidad en el Desarrollo Organizacional de Pequeñas y Grandes Empresas en la Provincia de Bolívar, Ecuador
Authors: Hurtado Ramírez Richarth Adrian
Published: August 2024

El presente estudio analiza el papel crucial que desempeñan las universidades en el desarrollo organizacional de pequeñas y grandes empresas en la provincia de Bolívar, Ecuador. Se centra en cómo las funciones universitarias de docencia, investigación, vinculación con la comunidad contribuyen significativamente al fortalecimiento y expansión de estas organizaciones. En un contexto de desafíos socioeconómicos, las universidades locales, especialmente la Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, emergen como agentes de cambio y catalizadores del desarrollo socioeconómico. La investigación utiliza un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos. La población de estudio incluye 150 empresas y dos universidades, con datos recolectados mediante cuestionarios estructurados y entrevistas en profundidad, no obstante, el estudio también identifica desafíos significativos, como diferencias en prioridades entre universidades y empresas, tiempos de ejecución de proyectos y recursos limitados. Las recomendaciones del estudio incluyen establecer mecanismos formales de cooperación, como oficinas de transferencia de tecnología y centros de innovación conjuntos, para facilitar la comunicación y alineación de prioridades. Asimismo, se sugiere ampliar los programas de capacitación y formación continua para satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes del mercado laboral y promover la innovación y la sostenibilidad a través de la investigación aplicada.
COVID – 19: INTRODUÇÃO E MEDIDAS DE ENFRENTAMENTO AO NOVO CORONAVÍRUS EM SANTARÉM (PA), UM MUNICÍPIO DE MÉDIO PORTE DA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA.
Authors: SILVA JAQUELINE PORTAL DA , DA COSTA HELOISA PORTAL DA SILVA , SILVA L. P.
Published: August 2024

As cidades da Amazônia brasileira foram altamente impactadas pela pandemia do novo coronavírus. Em Santarém (PA), dois anos após o primeiro registro da doença, o município contabilizava 39.420 casos positivos e 1.320 óbitos. Nesse sentido, a presente pesquisa teve o objetivo de apresentar o comportamento temporal do novo coronavírus em Santarém (PA). Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem metodológica interdisciplinar elaborado a partir dos dados dos boletins epidemiológicos publicados pela secretaria municipal de saúde, de decretos em nível federal, estadual e municipal relativos às medidas de enfrentamento à pandemia, bem como através de levantamento bibliográfico científico recente. A localização geográfica, a extensa malha fluvial, a baixa adesão da população ao distanciamento social e pouca disponibilidade de leitos hospitalares, especialmente de unidades de terapia intensiva que possam atender as demandas da região Oeste do Estado concorrem para que a COVID - 19 se estabeleça como um problema de saúde pública no município.
INFLUÊNCIA DO MARKETING DIGITAL EM MICROEMPREENDIMENTOS EM CIDADE DE PEQUENO PORTE
Authors: Barbosa Jeberton Emerson , Viana José Augusto Lopes
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho buscou compreender a utilização e influência dos meios digitais no processo de venda nos micros e pequenos empreendimentos, em uma cidade de pequeno porte, a partir de empresas assistidas pelo programa IF+EMPREENDEDOR, desenvolvido no Instituto Federal da Paraíba Campus Guarabira-PB. Em uma abordagem qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas de maneira individual com os responsáveis por 10 empreendimentos que participaram do projeto de extensão no ano de 2023. Como resultados, observou-se que há forte influência do marketing digital nesses negócios, principalmente nos processos de promoção e venda, onde, ao utilizarem os meios digitais em seus negócios, a maioria deles obteve aumento de suas receitas, sendo o uso da rede social Instagram predominante nos empreendimentos submetidos às entrevistas. Concluiu-se que, mesmo em uma cidade de pequeno porte, o marketing digital tem se mostrado determinante, mas que é preciso estar atento ao aumento da demanda com o seu uso, e o aspecto que mais atrai os empreendimentos para o meio digital é o seu baixo custo.
O CONTRATO BUILT TO SUITE A RELAÇÃO CUSTO-BENEFÍCIO PARA A ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA
Authors: Pellin Daniela , SOUZA R. F.
Published: August 2024

A pesquisa tem como objeto a locação Buillt to Suit contratada pela Administração Pública. Como problema, a investigação tem a seguinte pergunta: como seguirá estabelecida a relação custo-benefício para a Administração Pública após a revogação do art. 47-A da Lei de nº 13.190/15 (RDC)? A hipótese reside na aplicação do trade-off pela Administração Pública a partir dos elementos postos no art. 51 da Lei nº 14.133/21. O objetivo geral da pesquisa é contribuir com a adequação do contrato após o vigor da Lei de Licitações. São objetivos específicos: (i) demonstrar a regulamentação e uso do contrato Built to Suit; (ii) analisar o cenário interpretativo realizado pelo Tribunal de Contas da União em face do uso do instrumento jurídico pela Administração Pública; e, (iii) demonstrar a relação custo-benefício entre investimento e aquisição quando da entrada em vigor do art. 51, da Lei de Licitações de nº 14.133/21. A metodologia é hipotético-dedutiva, com técnica de pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica e da análise de conteúdo jurisprudencial. Os resultados indicam que o custo-benefício deste trade-off deverá ser devidamente avaliado e demonstrado pela Administração Pública no exercício discricionário de contratar. Já, os achados de pesquisas indicam que a continuidade do uso do contrato Built to Suit se constitui como instrumento de mitigação de custos de transação para a Administração Pública.
GESTÃO DE RISCO E SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE: ERRO NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO DA TERAPÊUTICA
Authors: Melo Ana Lúcia Pinto , Borges Susana Cristina Rodrigues , Sousa Luís Manuel Mota de , Zangão Maria Otília Brites
Published: August 2024

Introdução: O problema do erro na administração de medicação tem vindo a adquirir uma importante relevância e um interesse crescente nos últimos anos. Este, pode provocar consequências diretas na segurança do doente, no entanto, estas podem ser reduzidas com a aplicabilidade de diversas estratégias. Objetivo: Identificar na literatura a repercussão do erro terapêutico na gestão do risco e segurança do paciente. Metodologia: Com recurso à pesquisa eletrónica no motor de busc EBSCOhost foi realizada uma pesquisa por duas investigadoras em simultâneo, durante o mês de novembro e dezembro de 2021. Resultados: Os fatores que mais se evidenciam e contribuem para o erro na preparação e administração da medicação, são as embalagens semelhantes de medicamentos, as semelhanças na aparência de medicamentos, a comunicação médica, as distrações e interrupções a que os enfermeiros estão sujeitos e os processos farmacêuticos. Sendo que os tipos de erros que ocorrem mais frequentemente são: horário de administração incorreto, a terapêutica administrada sem prescrição médica, omissão, o erro da administração relacionado com a dosagem e administração ao paciente errado. Apesar de ser reconhecido pelos enfermeiros a importância da notificação do erro, estes na maioria das vezes não são subnotificados pelo excesso de trabalho e pelo medo. Conclusão: A identificação das causas do erro terapêutico é fundamental para implementar fatores de mudança de modo a garantir a segurança do doente e para aquisição de ganhos em saúde. Para isso deve-se recorrer à política pedagógica do erro, à necessidade de os profissionais reavaliarem a sua prática diária, dando ênfase aos nove certos da administração da medicação, bem como uma reestruturação do ambiente de trabalho se necessário.
ESTRATÉGIAS DOS ENFERMEIROS NA GESTÃO DA VIOLÊNCIA NO TRABALHO - UM PROTOCOLO DE SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Gama Ana Filipa Rocha Almeida , Raposo Ana Maria Carvalho Martins , Milreu Andreia Alves Campos , Rabiais Isabel Cristina Mascarenhas , Sousa Luís Manuel Mota de
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as estratégias dos enfermeiros na gestão da violência com o utente, em contexto hospitalar. Métodos: Protocolo de Scoping Review, seguindo a variação da estratégia PCC, e a metodologia da Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Será realizada pesquisa na plataforma EBSCOhost, que dá acesso às seguintes bases: CINAHL; MEDLINE; Nursing & Allied Health Collection; Cochrane; MedicLatina. Os descritores serão validados na plataforma MeSH-NBCI e DeCS e, posteriormente formuladas equações booleanas (Workplace Violence) AND (Nurses) AND (Hospitals). No processo de avaliação metodológica, serão envolvidos dois revisores independentes garantindo uma avaliação imparcial da metodologia e um terceiro revisor será introduzido em caso de desacordo. Resultados: Os resultados desta revisão poderão permitir identificar as estratégias implementadas pelos enfermeiros na gestão da violência, em contexto hospitalar, bem como produzir e divulgar documentação, incluindo formas de avaliar o fenómeno. Conclusão: A cooperação entre diferentes entidades nacionais facilita a partilha de conhecimentos e recursos, promovendo sinergias que permitam agilizar a intervenção e quem sabe, até contribuir para que a enfermagem seja legislada como uma profissão de risco.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA REVISÃO DE TEXTO NA COMUNICAÇÃO POLÍTICA DIGITAL
Authors: Lima Sabrina Xavier Fiuza
Published: August 2024

As redes sociais, especialmente o Twitter, ganharam um espaço de extrema relevância no campo político e têm sido utilizadas por representantes do povo de diversas esferas para a realização de comunicações relevantes e, por vezes, consideradas até como oficiais. Este trabalho visa mostrar como a comunicação política no âmbito digital pode ser desastrosa sem a devida realização da revisão dos textos, que muitas vezes é menosprezada e acaba gerando danos irreversíveis à imagem e credibilidade de políticos.
O PAPEL DA CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL NO ATINGIMENTO DOS OBJETIVOS ESTRATÉGICOS SEGURANÇA INDUSTRIAL: ESTUDO DE CASO DA REFINARIA DE PETRÓLEO RIO-GRANDENSE S.A.
Authors: Marques Lucas Aguiar , Alvarenga Samia Mercado , Barreto Arthur Silveira Menna , Matheis Taiane Keila
Published: August 2024

A Cultura Organizacional pode ser entendida como uma série de regramentos compartilhados pelo grupo social que compõe determinada organização. Estes regramentos compostos por normas, procedimentos e “leis” internas, quando em contato com princípios éticos, morais e multiculturais dos colaboradores, fomentam o desenvolvimento de um sistema complexo, formado por regramentos, valores e costumes, que irá originar o comportamento organizacional. Neste contexto, o trabalho objetivou avaliar o desdobramento do objetivo estratégico no âmbito da Segurança do Trabalho na Refinaria de Petróleo Rio-grandense S.A., junto aos seus colaboradores, relacionando os resultados obtidos às expectativas identificadas no plano estratégico desta organização. Para isto, realizou-se uma pesquisa do tipo estudo de caso, de natureza aplicada, abordagem qualitativa com finalidade descritiva, a partir de um levantamento documental que subsidiou uma análise a partir de informações e dados do programa de desenvolvimento da cultura de segurança denominado Operar Seguro, suas ferramentas e indicadores. A partir da análise dos resultados, foi possível observar que a metodologia de gestão, através da definição de organograma específico que permite o envolvimento de todos os níveis da estrutura, gerando engajamento e dando propósito aos colaboradores, se demonstrou eficaz para o alcance dos objetivos organizacionais, demonstrando que esta pode ser aplicada a diversas estratégias do negócio. Assim, pôde-se observar que métodos de gestão que geram engajamento da estrutura organizacional são eficazes na solidez do alcance dos objetivos estratégicos da organização.
AGROECOLOGIA NAS COMUNIDADES INDÍGENAS: SUSTENTÁBILIDADE NA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: AMARAL A. R. P. , TELES DA SILVA SANTOS S. , PACHECO C. S. G.R. , SANTOS C. A. B.
Published: August 2024

Este estudo apresenta uma revisão narrativa da literatura científica sobre o desenvolvimento da agricultura sustentável nas comunidades indígenas, com foco na perspectiva da agroecologia em seus processos de produção, abastecimento e consumo de alimentos saudáveis. A pesquisa foi realizada se pautando em artigos disponíveis nas bases de dados Capes, Scielo e Google Acadêmico, utilizando palavras-chave como “Agroecologia”, “Comunidade Indígena”, “Sustentabilidade”, “Agricultura Familiar” e “Vale do São Francisco”. Ao todo, foram selecionados 10 artigos considerados relevantes para esta revisão. Os resultados evidenciam que a implementação de práticas de base agroecológicas é crucial para promover a sustentabilidade nas comunidades indígenas, integrando conhecimentos tradicionais e respeitando a biodiversidade local. Este trabalho busca contribuir para a discussão sobre a importância da agroecologia enquanto ciência para a agricultura familiar, destacando a necessidade de políticas públicas que apoiem essas práticas e fortaleçam a segurança alimentar nas comunidades.
CONDUZINDO COM RESPONSABILIDADE: O PAPEL DO ESG NA INDÚSTRIA DE CONDUTORES ELÉTRICOS
Authors: Dourado Fábio Marques , Alvarenga Samia Mercado , Barreto Arthur Silveira Menna , Matheis Taiane Keila
Published: August 2024

A necessidade e a consciência das organizações, nas últimas décadas, vêm crescendo de forma ascendente quanto a assumir compromissos e valores socialmente definidos nas esferas de sustentabilidade, condutas éticas e compliance, as quais devem demonstrar sua responsabilidade social. Nesse artigo, buscou-se analisar as estratégias utilizadas no desenvolvimento e implementação de um programa de ESG em uma organização fabricante de condutores elétricos, atuante no setor de energia há mais de 43 anos, aqui identificada como Empresa X. Foi realizado um estudo de caso de natureza qualitativa, conduzido por meio de entrevistas com a equipe gestora e participantes do programa, alicerçado na análise de conteúdo. Os resultados demonstraram a existência de ações de planejamento estratégico bem definidas e com metas, além do envolvimento e preocupação com o diálogo com os stakeholders durante o processo, apresentando resultados e ações para os indicadores de responsabilidade social do Instituto Ethos. Ressaltou-se, com este artigo, um modelo de gestão baseado na construção de um relacionamento com as partes interessadas, além do compromisso com os aspectos sociais, ambientais e de governança para com a sociedade atual e futura.
A ESCOLA INDÍGENA EM IRANDUBA-AMAZONAS: UM ESTUDO SOBRE O ENSINO DE GEOGRAFIA NO CONTEXTO LOCAL
Authors: Santos Danielle Mariam Araujo , BEZERRA J. C. , SOUZA D. S. C. , MAFRA M. V. P. , CONCEIÇÃO F. S. , SILVA C. M.
Published: August 2024

O estudo tem como objetivo geral analisar a abordagem do ensino de Geografia em sala de aula e a utilização de metodologias ativas em uma escola indígena localizada no município de Iranduba, Amazonas. Os objetivos específicos foram: descrever a prática de um docente indígena no ensino de Geografia; identificar as metodologias e recursos didáticos empregados no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de conteúdos cartográficos na escola indígena; e compreender de que maneira as metodologias ativas podem contribuir para a melhoria da aprendizagem significativa com alunos no contexto de uma escola indígena. Os procedimentos metodológicos adotados incluíram: revisão teórico-metodológica acerca da Educação Indígena, Educação Escolar Indígena, e metodologias ativas. Foram aplicados questionários aos professores e ao gestor para identificar práticas docentes, e foram observadas aulas de Geografia para analisar os recursos utilizados. Os resultados revelaram que a falta de formação dos docentes, o desconhecimento acerca de metodologias ativas e a escassez de recursos didáticos disponíveis representam obstáculos significativos para o ensino da disciplina de Geografia na referida escola, sobretudo no que diz respeito aos conteúdos cartográficos.
Evaluation of Online Information on Bruxism in Children: A Study on YouTube™ Videos
Authors: Şahin Tuğçe Nur , Özmen Elif Esra
Published: August 2024

Aim: Bruxism in children is a common health issue that causes discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, negatively affecting daily activities and quality of life. As individuals increasingly turn to online platforms for health information, the accuracy and reliability of this information become crucial. This study aims to evaluate the content and quality of online information on bruxism in children, facilitating access to accurate and reliable patient information and aiding in more informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
Material and Method: This study searched the term 'Bruxism in Children' on YouTube™, evaluating the first 100 relevant videos and selecting 18 videos for further analysis. Data on view count, video length, time since upload, likes and dislikes, number of comments, uploader, interaction index, and views were recorded. The Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information (DISCERN), the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), and Global Quality Scale (GQS) assessed patient viewers' medical accuracy, content quality, understandability, and suitability.
Results: Most videos were uploaded by health professionals and educators. However, videos uploaded by health professionals did not have significantly higher GQS scores than those uploaded by patients. When categorized by the source of upload, videos from health professionals did not score significantly higher in reliability than other groups.
Conclusion: There is a scarcity of videos on bruxism in children on the YouTube™ platform, providing limited benefits and insufficient information. Despite expectations for more accurate information from health professional-produced content, these professionals must upload more comprehensive and understandable videos.
African Traditional Religion in Isuokoma, Nigeria: Focus on Tenets and the Role of Spirits
Authors: Ani Kelechi Johnmary
Published: August 2024

Religion has remained a major source of hope for man’s existential experiences. In Africa, the domineering effects of Christianity and Islam have undermined the history and practice of the African Traditional Religion (ATR) that was hitherto the original religion of the people. The influence of Christianity and Islam has thus brought observable changes that affected the dynamics and practices of African Traditional Religion creating a clash of civilization and internal communal conflict, arising from misunderstanding from faithful of other religions. This study focused on ATR in Isuokoma, Nigeria. It identified the ideas and religious practices of the people using primary and secondary data that were interpreted thematically. The study found that ATR was very pragmatic and realistic, adjusting ever to meet the needs of the existential circumstances, notwithstanding the dwindling percentage sof adherents in Isuokoma. The study concluded that African Traditional Religion, in its pre-colonial form, offers the Isuokoma men and women some explanations in relation to why they are where they found themselves, why things continue or discontinue to happen and, reasons for some changes often expressed in the Isuokoma religious culture and civilization. It recommends increased religious socialization in Isuokoma and Nigeria at large as a way of building sustainable societal harmony. The study contributes to the body of knowledge in Religion, and African Traditional Religion in particular as well as enhances studies in inter-group relations.

Keywords: African Traditional Religion, Spirits, Gods, Isuokoma
Indexing Classic Mayan, Part 2
Authors: Howes Donald
Published: August 2024

This series of articles aims to remedy the lack of information about how to index the ancient Mesoamerican language known as Classic Mayan. In the first article, the language was explained in context, with an overview of hieroglyphic scripts, an exploration of the development and use of Classic Mayan, and an examination of its orthography, including the Maya numbering system and calendrics. This second article considers Classic Mayan naming conventions, marriage and kinship patterns, and examples of Late Classic period inscriptions. Reference material for indexers working on Maya-related manuscripts is also provided.
Effectiveness of fiscal policy measures in different public debt regimes
Authors: Gherghina Rodica , Grecu Robert-Adrian , Constantinescu Carmen Maria , Duca Ioana , Postole Mirela Anca , Ciobănașu Marilena
Published: August 2024

The aim of the research is to illustrate how the degree of effectiveness of fiscal policy measures varies depending on the level of public debt within a group of Central and Eastern European (CEE) states. To this end, a T-SVAR (Threshold Structural Vector Autoregressive) model was implemented, based on two regimes, calibrated as a function of the evolution of public debt. The results illustrate that, in most of the countries analysed, increasing government expenditure generates a stronger increase in economic growth under the low public debt regime in comparison with the situation at the level of the high public debt regime. Thus, the effectiveness of fiscal policy measures declines as the level of government debt rises. Another result obtained within the analysis highlights that the positive effect of public debt reduction on economic growth is more strongly felt in the higher public debt regime than under a low public debt regime. On the basis of these results, it is recommended that the CEE countries continue their efforts to reduce public debt in order to increase the effectiveness of fiscal policy measures.
Microfinance and poverty in Indonesia: the macro impact of people’s credit bank
Authors: Ismail Munawar , Santoso Dwi Budi , Satria Dias
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of people’s credit banks (BPRs), a predominant form of microfinance in Indonesia, in mitigating poverty. Using panel data from 31 provinces in Indonesia, this study employs static panel and panel models with instrument variables. Our findings substantiate that BPR credit significantly contributes to poverty reduction across various indices, including headcount poverty, poverty gap, and poverty severity measures. The empirical results offer valuable insights into the efficacy of targeted microfinance as a potent tool for poverty alleviation in developing economies.
Near Subsonic Solar Wind Outflow from an Active Region
Authors: Ervin Tamar , Bale Stuart D. , Badman Samuel T. , Bowen Trevor A. , Riley Pete , Paulson Kristoff , Rivera Yeimy J. , Romeo Orlando , Sioulas Nikos , Larson Davin , Verniero Jaye L. , Dewey Ryan M. , Huang Jia
Published: August 2024

During Parker Solar Probe (Parker) Encounter 15 (E15), we observe an 18 hr period of near-subsonic (M
S ∼ 1) and sub-Alfvénic (SA), M
A ⋘ 1, slow-speed solar wind from 22 to 15.6 R
⊙. As the most extreme SA interval measured to date and skirting the solar wind sonic point, it is the deepest Parker has probed into the formation and acceleration region of the solar wind in the corona. The stream is also measured by Wind and the Magnetosonic Multiscale mission near 1 au at times consistent with ballistic propagation of this slow stream. We investigate the stream source, properties, and potential coronal heating consequences via combining these observations with coronal modeling and turbulence analysis. Through source mapping, in situ evidence, and multipoint arrival time considerations of a candidate coronal mass ejection, we determine the stream is a steady (nontransient), long-lived, and approximately Parker spiral aligned and arises from overexpanded field lines mapping back to an active region. Turbulence analysis of the Elsässer variables shows the inertial range scaling of the
z

+ mode (f ∼ −3/2) to be dominated by the slab component. We discuss the spectral flattening and difficulties associated with measuring the
z

− spectra, cautioning against making definitive conclusions from the
z

− mode. Despite being more extreme than prior SA intervals, its turbulent nature does not appear to be qualitatively different from previously observed streams. We conclude that this extreme low-dynamic-pressure solar wind interval (which has the potential for extreme space-weather conditions) is a large, steady structure spanning at least to 1 au.
Quasiperiodic Oscillations of Flare Loops and Slipping Motion of Ribbon Substructures during a C-class Flare
Authors: Zhang Yining , Li Ting , Ye Jing
Published: August 2024

Quasiperiodic oscillations in solar-flaring emission have been observed over the past few decades. To date, the underpinning processes resulting in the quasiperiodic oscillations remain unknown. In this paper, we report a unique event that exhibits both the long-duration quasiperiodic intensity oscillations of flare loops and the quasiperiodic slipping motion of ribbon substructures during a C9.1-class flare (SOL2015-03-15-T01:15), using the observations from the Solar Dynamics Observatory and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph. The high-temperature flare loops rooted in the straight part of ribbons display a “bright–dim” intensity oscillation, with a period of about 4.5 minutes. The oscillation starts just after the flare onset and lasts over 3 hr. Meanwhile, the substructures within the ribbon tip display the quasiperiodic slipping motion along the ribbon at 1400 Å images, which has a similar periodicity to the stationary intensity oscillation of the flare loops in the straight part of the flare ribbons. We suggest that the quasiperiodic pattern is probably related to the loop-top dynamics caused by the reconnection outflow impinging on the flare loops.
Detection of Two Totally Eclipsing B-type Binaries with Extremely Low Mass Ratios
Authors: Chang Linfeng , Qian Shengbang , Zang Lei , Li Fuxing
Published: August 2024

The detection of O- and B-type stars with extremely low-mass companions is very important for understanding the formation and evolution of binary stars. However, finding them remains a challenge because the low-mass components in such systems contribute such small flux to the total. During our search for pulsations among O- and B-type stars using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) data, we found two short-period and B-type (B9) eclipsing binaries with orbital periods of 1.61613 and 2.37857 days. Photometric solutions of the two close binaries were derived by analyzing the TESS light curves with the Wilson–Devinney method. It is discovered that both of them are detached binaries with extremely low mass ratios of 0.067(2) for TIC 260342097 and 0.140(3) for TIC 209148631. The determined mass ratio indicates that TIC 260342097 is one of the lowest mass ratios among known B-type binary systems. We showed that the two systems have total eclipses with a broad and flat secondary minimum, suggesting that the photometric parameters could be derived reliably. The absolute parameters of the two binaries are estimated and it is found that the secondary components in the two systems are overluminous and oversize when compared with the normal low-mass and cool main-sequence (MS) stars. These findings may imply that the two systems are composed of a B-type MS primary and a cool pre-MS secondary with orbital periods shorter than 2.5 days. They are valuable targets to test theories of binary star formation and evolution.
Highly dispersive gap solitons for conformable fractional model in optical fibers with dispersive reflectivity solutions using the modified extended direct algebraic method
Authors: Soliman Mahmoud , Ahmed Hamdy M. , Badra Niveen , Nofal Taher A. , Samir Islam
Published: August 2024

We investigated the dynamics of highly dispersive nonlinear gap solitons in optical fibers with dispersive reflectivity, utilizing a conformable fractional derivative model. The modified extended direct algebraic method was employed to obtain various soliton solutions, including bright solitons and singular solitons, as well as hyperbolic and trigonometric solutions. The key findings demonstrated that the fractional derivative parameter ($ \alpha $) can effectively control the wave propagation, causing a shift in the wave signal while maintaining the same amplitude. This is a novel contribution, as the ability to control soliton properties through the conformable derivative is explored for the first time in this work. The results showcase the significant influence of fractional derivatives in shaping the characteristics of the soliton solutions, which is crucial for accurately modeling the dispersive and nonlocal effects in optical fibers. This research provides insights into the potential applications of fractional calculus in the design and optimization of photonic devices for optical communication systems.
Challenges and recommendations in the implementation of audiovisual telemedicine communication: a systematic review
Authors: Ritunga Imelda , Claramita Mora , Widaty Sandra , Soebono Hardyanto
Published: August 2024

This systematic review aims to identify the elements of doctor-patient communication in telemedicine, emerging challenges, and proposed recommendations. Four databases, including Science Direct, PubMed, Cochrane, and ProQuest, were searched using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The inclusion criteria consisted of original research papers, availability of free full text, and publications during the past 10 years. A total of 13 articles completed the selection process and satisfied the established criteria. The issues and recommendations of telemedicine communication were categorized into three distinct groups: pre-consultation, during-consultation, and post-consultation. Preparation encompasses the arranging of visual elements, safeguarding patient privacy and confidentiality, and addressing any technical challenges that may arise. The consultation encompasses nonverbal behavior, empathy, the doctor-patient connection, and a physical examination. Post-telemedicine consultations refer to medical appointments that occur after a telemedicine session, typically involving follow-up medical interactions. Telemedicine presents unique challenges in doctor-patient consultations that differ from face-to-face interactions. Therefore, clinicians must acquire communication skills specific to telemedicine to ensure effective consultations and achieve optimal health results.
Enhancing medical students’ documentation skills: the impact of an assessment and feedback program
Authors: Ji Young-A , Park Jung Je , Seo Ji-hyun
Published: August 2024

Purpose: We not only developed a clinical practice program for the assessment and feedback vis-à-vis medical students’ medical records but also evaluated the effectiveness of this program via a self-assessment of medical students’ competence in writing medical records pre- and post-program.Methods: In 2022, 74 third-year medical students were divided into four groups and participated in a 2-week program. The students’ medical records were graded on a scale ranging from 1 to 3 daily, and the mean scores for 2 weeks were compared. Pre- and post-program, the students’ self-assessment survey was conducted.Results: The mean scores increased from 1.30 in the first week to 2.14 in the second week. The mean score of self-assessment showed significant improvements, increasing from 2.43 to 4.00 for medical record, 2.64 to 4.08 for write present illness, 2.08 to 3.89 for initial orders, 2.35 to 4.34 for signature, and 2.38 to 3.97 for consent (all p<0.001).Conclusion: We found that providing students with real-time assessment and feedback on their medical records increased their skills and confidence in medical records writing.
Student Engagement and Satisfaction With Poll Everywhere
Authors: Santos Vera Duarte , Shohel M. Mahruf C.
Published: August 2024

This chapter aims to understand the role of interactive elements in online synchronous lessons to enhance learners' understanding, engagement and motivation. It is based on a small-scale practitioner research that was carried out by using the student response system Poll Everywhere in online lessons with two different student cohorts within a further education setting from the Bedford College Group. Research participants were asked to engage with the platform, as well as complete a pre-intervention questionnaire and a post-intervention questionnaire to gauge their opinions and overall satisfaction. The rationale stems from the evolving educational landscape, necessitating a shift in traditional in-person lesson planning and delivery towards online blended learning approach. The background highlights challenges in remote learning using technologies such as webcam and microphone reluctance, limited chat-based interaction and the absence of non-verbal cues. It is grounded in the reality of remote learning to showcase the best practice in relation to the use of technologies in supporting online teaching. This chapter also provides valuable insights from the learners' perspective on this particular interactive online tool.
Developing a New Functional Skills Maths (Paper-Based) Initial Assessment and Exploring Its Effectiveness
Authors: Norley Kevin
Published: August 2024

This chapter is based on a research-based assessment development initiative at the Bedford College Group. The need for a new initial assessment for functional skills maths arose due to the expiration of the college's existing licence. The development of this new assessment aimed to evaluate similar skills and foundational knowledge as the previous one while maintaining comparable grade boundaries that reflect students' current proficiency levels to help place them on suitable courses. This study suggests that an initial assessment should serve the dual purpose of determining a learner's level and gaining insight into their mathematical skills and foundational knowledge. This is achieved by providing opportunities for students to demonstrate problem-solving methods, enabling teachers to assess and evaluate these approaches. These insights formed the foundation for designing and developing the department-based functional skills maths initial assessment, which underwent testing as part of a BRIEF project. The questions, all of which were linked to aspects of familiar daily life, were also designed to reflect Subject Content Statements (SCSs) at the different levels of functional skills maths, from an awarding body's Subject Content Mapping document. During the study, students' results from the existing initial assessment were compared with those from the department-based assessment. The findings indicated that students' scores in the department-based initial assessment were within ten percent of those from the current one. Two student groups were assessed: adults and 16–18-year-old ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students, representing the two cohorts studying functional skills maths within the Department of Adult English and Maths. The research demonstrates that the department-based initial assessment effectively replaces the existing one. Its administration and grading are straightforward, in contrast to online math assessments, and it incurs minimal costs. Moreover, the study underscores the superiority of paper-based math initial assessments over online ones for a particular group of students, highlighting their efficiency, accuracy, and suitability for post-16 education settings.
Mental Health and Well-Being
Authors: Yadav Mohit , Pandey Ashutosh , Gaur Nisha , Nghiem Xuan-Hoa
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the potential of the metaverse as a therapeutic platform for individuals with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through expert interviews, the research explored the feasibility, challenges, and opportunities of metaverse-based interventions. Findings indicate that the metaverse offers a promising avenue for personalized and immersive therapeutic experiences. However, technical limitations, ethical considerations, and the need for rigorous research emerged as critical factors. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on technology-assisted mental health care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between mental health professionals, technologists, and policymakers in realizing the metaverse's full potential.
Guardian Crops Cultivating Resilience Against Pests
Authors: Azeem Sonia , Sohail Muhammad , Azeem Asad , Haq Muhammad Zia Ul , Hassan Zeshan , Khan Azhar Abbas , Shahzad Umbreen
Published: August 2024

Guardian crops are a relatively new method of reducing the need for pesticides by controlling pests through inherited competence. The production of crops and food may be negatively impacted by the growing populations of pests. The main handicap of consuming these synthetic products in a field is that it pollutes the environment and degrades the field's quality, which also hurts human health. To cope with the hazardous chemical, there are various nations approaches to crop improvement have adopted globally. New emerging technological approaches like CRISPR or genetic modification have more potential to minimize the use of pesticides and their negative impact on community health. The world's nutritional needs and the preservation of ecological systems for future generations can be synchronized through precision agriculture, agro-ecological practices, and environmentally friendly technologies.
Deep Neural Network for Brain Tumour Segmentation Using Guaranteed Time Slots (GTS) Algorithm
Authors: Chunduri Venkata , Rajest S. Suman , Allugunti Viswanatha Reddy , Verma Devvret , Aarthi R. , Sharma Dilip Kumar
Published: August 2024

Segmentation of brain tumors is a crucial step in the field of medical imaging, essential for the early identification and treatment of brain tumors. This process significantly influences patient care by facilitating timely intervention. Brain tumors originate from abnormal cell growth and proliferation that diverge from normal cell behavior, resulting in tumor development. Segmentation, the differentiating between normal brain tissue and tumor regions, is critical for precise diagnosis and effective treatment strategy. Historically, the task of segmentation has been manually performed by healthcare experts. This method is labor-intensive and difficult due to the intricate and diverse brain structure. Deep neural networks (DNNs), renowned for their prowess in image classification tasks, have been employed to overcome these obstacles. Specifically, the GTS (graph-based transductive segmentation) algorithm has been introduced to optimize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image segmentation. This advanced method enhances the efficiency of finding the closest optimal solutions by improving convergence, thereby significantly reducing the time required for solution identification. The GTS technique stands out for its remarkable accuracy rate of 97%, showcasing some substantial improvement over previous segmentation methods. This leap in accuracy expedites the diagnostic process and increases the likelihood of successful patient outcomes by enabling earlier and more precise tumor detection.
AI-Driven Multimodal Approaches to Human Behavior Analysis
Authors: Samayamantri Laxmi Srinivas , Singhal Sangeeta , Krishnamurthy Oku , Regin R.
Published: August 2024

This study explores AI-driven multimodal analysis of human behavior, a cutting-edge field harnessing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data fusion. These approaches offer profound insights into human actions and intentions by integrating text, images, and audio data. The study provides a comprehensive overview, including a literature review, methodology, results, discussions, and conclusions, shedding light on the potential applications of AI-driven multimodal analysis. The literature review dives deep into the existing knowledge in this domain, serving as the foundation for our methodology. The authors craft a robust approach that combines natural language processing, computer vision, and audio analysis. Transparently, they detail data collection, pre-processing, feature extraction, and model training. They showcase compelling results, demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-driven multimodal analysis in deciphering complex behavior patterns. The findings span sentiment analysis in text, emotion detection in facial expressions, and insights from audio signals. The discussions explore the broad implications across various domains, emphasizing ethical considerations. From psychology to marketing, the potential applications are extensive, but responsible AI deployment and privacy protection are crucial. AI-driven multimodal analysis has transformative potential in conclusion. It transcends disciplines, offering a powerful lens to understand human behavior. This research anticipates a future where these approaches become indispensable tools, providing clarity and precision in navigating the complexities of human actions and intentions.
Exploring the Ethical Perspectives of Sustainable Finance
Authors: Sahoo Deepak Ranjan , Sahoo Vaishali Deepak
Published: August 2024

This chapter examines some of the ethical views around sustainable finance and provides an overview of recent empirical research on whether one can expect better investment returns from pursuing sustainability. Using empirical approaches, this chapter explores the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial performance, providing evidence-based perspectives of the ethical considerations and pragmatic implications evidenced in sustainable finance. This chapter aims at full ethical exposition of sustainability practices and its interaction with firm's profitability. They include the effect of corporate sustainability practices on financial performance, findings on ESG investment returns in the literature, and explanations, which could explain these findings. The chapter also speaks to the normative role of investor preferences, risk considerations, as well as regulatory imponderables in the evolution of sustainable financial ethics. The chapter examines a number of studies that examine the connection between investment returns and ESG issues.
Industry 5.0
Authors: Pramanik Sabyasachi
Published: August 2024

Blue wind energy is a novel idea that combines offshore wind energy production with state-of-the-art technology. This chapter begins a thorough investigation of this innovative strategy, concentrating on how it may be applied to the complex problems of sustainable urbanization. It summarizes the main points of the paper, which is a thorough research of how blue wind energy, AI, and IoT may be integrated to provide smart energy management in urban settings. There is an urgent need to reduce the environmental effect of traditional energy sources while simultaneously meeting the expanding energy needs of urbanization. Urban regions utilize a significant amount of energy, and conventional techniques are harmful to the environment and not sustainable. In order to provide sustainable, effective, and environmentally friendly energy management in cities, blue wind energy delivers an appealing alternative when combined with AI and IoT integration.