bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Alkaline Phosphatase Activity and Some Biochemical Variables
Authors: Y. Al-Attar Huda , Sameer Al-Soffi Eman
Published: October 2023

The study included measuring the concentrations of each Alkaline phosphatase enzyme, Calcium, Vitamin D in (45) blood samples (30) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (15 males, 15 females), ages (55-83) years from arrivals to some laboratories in the city of Mosul/ Iraq. The results indicated a significant increasing the activity of Alkaline phosphatase a significant decrease in the concentration of calcium and vitamin D in rheumatoid arthritis compared to control groups, and the results also showed a significant increase in the activity of Alkaline phosphatase in females compared to males. There were no significant differences in the concentration of calcium and vitamin D between males and females.
Blue Farming Potentials: Sustainable Ocean Farming Strategies in the Light of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Authors: Bennett Michael , March Antaya , Failler Pierre
Published: October 2023

Modern aquaculture technologies can contribute to both climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies while simultaneously contributing toward food security. Various aquaculture strategies have been reviewed elsewhere but omit a few key strategies worthy of inclusion. This paper reviews various regenerative aquaculture strategies that stimulate habitat creation, biodiversity and capture fisheriesstimulation, and increasing resilience to climate change effects. The climate change adaptation strategies discussed include integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) and aquaponics, recirculation systems for the control of environmental conditions in a changing climate, habitat restoration through coral aquaculture, the capacity for selective breeding as adaptation mechanism to expected environmental changes, and continuous environmental monitoring programs. Blue farming strategies for climate change mitigation are largely focused on greenhouse gas reduction, carbon capture, and carbon sequestration. The Western hemisphere has recently been enthused by the development of seaweed aquaculture, and the implications of seaweed aquaculture and seaweed products are discussed, as well as the potential of seaweed to contribute to blue carbon stocks. The potential of microalgal bloom stimulation and open ocean fertilization are explored as methods of intensifying natural biogeochemical cycles involved in carbon sequestration. Best aquaculture practices and certifications are also discussed as a potential mechanism to align current farms with climate change and blue carbon objectives. The review concludes that regenerative aquaculture strategies have the potential to change public perception of aquaculture as holding largely negative consequences for the environment and encourage the development of other applications of aquaculture as novel methods of sustainable blue ocean farming.
 
Received: 18 April 2023 | Revised: 1 September 2023 | Accepted: 13 September 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF TRAINING METHODS OF PHYSICAL THEATER STUDENTS’ BY MEANS OF PLASTIC ART
Authors: Kulbaev Aman , Zhanguzhinova Meruyert
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The relevance of the study is the interdisciplinary aspects of theater students’ psychophysiological training. The problem of the research is the differences in the approaches to education and students’ psychophysiological training of physical and stage schools. 
The object of the research is educational aspects in the educational process, based on interdisciplinary research in the areas of psychophysiology, ethnopedagogy, traditional Kazakh values, synthesis of physical and stage schools, education, and art internationalization. The subject of the research is physical theater students’ psychophysiological sports training using performing arts. The purpose of the study is to determine the educational aspects of physical theater students’ psycho-physiological training by means of performing arts. The task of the study is to reveal the theoretical and methodological basis to create a methodic for the students’ psychophysiological training by means of performing arts. The research hypothesis is that when defining the goals and objectives of students’ psychophysiological training of physical and stage schools, it is possible to identify educational aspects for teaching profile disciplines methodic by means of performing arts. The methodological basis is based on the interdisciplinary study of researchers’ works in psychophysiology, students’ physical training, ethnopedagogy, traditional Kazakh values, performing arts, education, and art internationalization. Research methods: review-theoretical, psychophysiological, historical-culturological, art criticism, methodical-pedagogical analysis. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the scientific and theoretical justification of educational aspects of students’ psychophysiological training through the synthesis of physical and stage schools. The practical significance of the study is guided by using performing arts, tools of ethnopedagogy, and traditional Kazakh values, broadcast by performing arts. The results of the study made it possible to reveal the educational aspects of students’ psychophysiological training methodology by means of performing arts.
АНИМАДОК – ГИБРИДНЫЙ ФЕНОМЕН СОВРЕМЕННОГО КИНО
Authors: Рамазанова Бану , Черных Анита
Published: October 2023

Аннотация. Документальная анимация в контексте современной киноиндустрии является относительно новым направлением в исследованиях визуального искусства и ежегодно количество научных работ, связанных с ее изучением, растет, как и количество выпускаемых «анимадоков». Актуальность данного исследования обусловлена повышенным интересом к документальной анимации как среди зрительской аудитории и кинокритиков, так и в рамках крупных фестивальных площадок, что приводит к внедрению данной формы и в казахстанскую киноиндустрию.
В работе использовался комплексный методологический подход с целью проведения анализа имеющихся терминов и научных исследований механизмов функционирования документальной анимации как формы экранного визуального искусства. Такой подход позволяет провести наиболее полное исследование анимадока в контексте современного медиапространства. Сравнительный анализ позволил провести параллели в тенденциях развития документальной анимации в мире и ее позиционирования в сегодняшних глобальных тенденциях.
В ходе обсуждения были проведен анализ документальной анимации, начиная с первого применения данной формы в исторической ленте «Гибель “Лузитаны”» до сегодняшних примеров применения анимации в документальном фильме «East Turkistan: право на свободу». Исследованы особенности функционирования анимации в контексте документального повествования. Проанализированы возможности, предоставляемые анимационной формой в ходе производства, а также особенности ее влияния на зрительскую аудиторию за счет своего метафоричного языка и визуальной образности.
В заключении статьи были сделаны выводы относительно роли документальной анимации в современной киноиндустрии и аспекты, влияющие на ее продюсирование. Анимация может быть понятна и привлекательна для широкого круга зрителей, включая детей и взрослых, а также для людей с разными культурным и образовательным уровнями.
Consumer Satisfaction in Shopping Mall: A Sociological study in context of shopping mall attributes
Authors: Misra Pawan Kumar , Verma Aayushi
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of mall attributes on tourist satisfaction and behavioral intentions. To see what types of people are most likely to visit shopping malls, we studied the different demographic profiles of society. Shopping is often the most important domestic income-generating leisure activity. Driven by an increase in tourism in the country, today's shopping activity is more than just spending money on souvenirs and merchandise purchases in exchange for travelers getting a unique experience. Therefore, in this study, further, we try to understand the different visiting purposes of different profiles of tourists.A better understanding of shopping mall attributes in predicting tourist shopping satisfaction is critical to the success and sustainability of the shopping tourism industry. Mall managers and retailers may find it helpful to encourage repurchase intention, loyalty, and desire to stay longer at the shopping malls by providing attractive and convenient shopping experiences.
Alienation in the Plastic Arts: Ceramics as a Model
Authors: Al-Basha Narmin  Ramzi Qasim Mustafa , Al-Badran Oras Jabbar Suhaim
Published: October 2023

The current research is concerned with studying (alienation in the plastic arts (ceramics as a  model), as alienation was studied in terms of its effect on the artist, which in turn had its  effect on the artistic work in formation, to be spatial discrepancies and displacements whose  vocabulary is mixed with oppositions, disruption, and displacement, which create an apparent  formal defect according to the contemporary perspective, with The development of  technology and technique. Alienation appeared to be found in form in the plastic arts in  general, and one of these arts is ceramics. Alienation in ceramics broke the traditional pattern  and transcended the vocabulary of work associated with intellectual and conceptual  transformations that resulted in the elements of alienation, including the art schools that  brought about a shift in the artist’s concepts toward rejection. Everything that is familiar and  traditional, as the artist sought to search for the idea that is different from the concept through  the influence of the potter, which was achieved as a result of communication between art and  society, which gives renewed concepts to the idea to achieve alienation according to the  transformations of ceramic art, and the idea from which the potter started and developed  treatments for reality through research was adopted.
The Social Aspect of Indonesian Armed Forces in The Shift of National Defense System Paradigm
Authors: Priyanto  , Asmoro Novky
Published: October 2023

The social aspect of Indonesian Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia/TNI) cannot be separated from the shifting of national defense system paradigm. In term of civil-military relationship, it can be traced by the rise of civil service contribution such as government and non-government elements in anticipating future threats to the region. The perception of threat from global scope to regional scope as well as national has been interpreted as the threat to national security, which is a democratic government ruled by civilian based on good governance principles is supported by military in tackling the threat to national security and society. This paper will describe some developments of social aspects in the context of the change of state defense system. This paper will focus on analyzing the efforts of government for achieving accountable governance through assessing socio-political elements of national security. A conclusion will provide an overview in regard to the development of a conceptual model of existing military and civilian integration in the management of the transformation of the national security system to promote democracy in Indonesia..
An In-Depth Review of Test Automation Frameworks: Types and Trade-offs
Authors: Rohit Khankhoje
Published: October 2023

As the domain of software development continues to progress in terms of intricacy and magnitude, the integration of automated testing has become a vital element in ensuring the excellence and dependability of software. The implementation of automated testing frameworks assumes a pivotal role in streamlining the testing procedure; nevertheless, the selection of the appropriate framework category presents challenges and necessitates making prudent compromises. This academic paper presents a comprehensive exploration of automated testing frameworks, exhaustively investigating their diverse categories, attributes, and the associated compromises that emerge from their adoption.
The paper initiates with a comprehensive examination of the literature, encompassing a concise overview of the current research and industry patterns regarding test automation frameworks. Following this, it presents an intricate evaluation of various types of frameworks, such as keyword-driven, data-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks, clarifying their individual principles and functionalities.
One of the main topics explored in this paper concerns the factors that influence the choice of a particular type of test automation framework. By presenting a framework for decision-making, we offer guidance to professionals and organizations in making informed decisions that align with their project requirements, team expertise, and testing goals.
Furthermore, this paper critically evaluates the trade-offs and challenges associated with each type of framework, addressing concerns related to different aspects of the framework. To assist professionals and decision-makers, we conclude by providing best practices and recommendations for effectively implementing and managing test automation frameworks. Moreover, we investigate the perspective of test automation frameworks, accentuating emerging patterns and contemplating the consequences of developing technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
In summary, this paper presents a comprehensive guide to the different types and trade-offs of test automation frameworks, equipping software professionals with the knowledge and insights necessary to make well-informed decisions and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their testing processes.
E-commerce como medio para impulsar el mercadeo digital de productos
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco
Published: October 2023

El comercio electrónico ha traído consigo importantes beneficios al marketing digital robusteciendo sus estrategias para lograr una efectiva comercialización de productos.  El objetivo de la investigación ha sido conocer como el e-commerce ha influido en el mercadeo digital para impulsar la compra de productos en la comunidad estudiantil de la Facultad de Administración de Empresas y Contabilidad del Centro Regional Universitario de Veraguas. La metodología empleada tiene un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo descriptiva con un diseño no experimental, de corte transversal.  781 estudiantes, fue la población indagada, de los cuales 258 personas fue la muestra extraída. Se aplicaron preguntas a través de una encuesta apoyadas en la herramienta de Google Forms. Se muestra a través de los resultados obtenidos que un 55% de los encuestados ha comprado en línea, de estos el 45% lo ha hecho a través de redes sociales donde un 48% han comprado prendas de vestir.
Impact of Illness Perceptions on Poststroke Activity Engagement and the Moderating Role of Gender
Authors: Shi Yun , Howe Tsu-Hsin , Wu Bei
Published: October 2023

Importance: Beyond existing knowledge of demographic and performance skill factors, establishing relationships between poststroke activity engagement and illness perceptions sets the stage for the development of more effective intervention strategies.

Objective: To describe the illness perceptions of community-dwelling people with stroke in the first 2 yr poststroke; specifically, to examine whether illness perceptions are associated with activity engagement and to explore the moderating role of gender in these relationships.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Participants were recruited from eight rehabilitation settings in Beijing, China.

Participants: 202 community dwellers with stroke.

Outcomes and Measures: Activity engagement and illness perceptions were measured with the Mandarin version of the Assessment of Life Habits and the Chinese version of the Stroke-Specific Illness Perceptions Questionnaire–Revised, respectively. Participants’ demographic information, cognitive status, and motor function were also collected.

Results: Stronger perceptions of consequences and controllability were related to better performance in activity engagement at the personal level, and stronger perceptions of illness coherence were related to better performance in activity engagement at the societal level. In addition, gender differences in the relationship between illness perceptions and activity engagement were described.

Conclusions and Relevance: How people with stroke perceived their conditions dictated their levels of activity engagement in their community of residence. The findings suggest that understanding clients’ illness perceptions may assist practitioners in developing comprehensive, targeted interventions to improve activity engagement and maximize recovery after stroke. Future studies are needed to explore the gender effect of illness perceptions on activity engagement in people with stroke.

What This Article Adds: This study identified the relationships between illness perceptions and level of activity engagement in real-life environments in people with stroke. In addition to motor and cognitive interventions, providing opportunities for clients to gain a better understanding of stroke would facilitate their activity engagement in their real-life environment.
Teaching Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in a Pandemic
Authors: Todd Charley , Colson Tori , Smothers Moriah
Published: October 2023

Teaching Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has become increasingly more common in the American school system, and many districts have adopted curricula or strategies to promote its usage. Research has continued to show that students receive various short- and long-term benefits when SEL is taught in the classroom. However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed how SEL instruction was given, and the implications are far-reaching. The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how SEL was taught. In addition, the study identifies challenges and possible solutions to ensure that SEL is taught during incredibly challenging circumstances.
Investing in Connection: Exploring the Online Graduate Student Experience
Authors: Vaughan Michelle
Published: October 2023

Within the context of online learning, there are challenges presented by the virtual medium that may lead to diminished experiences in learning. Without a physical connection or the ability to feel the support from your teacher, online students can be left isolated, and the pedagogy can easily slip into an execution of tasks as opposed to a pedagogy of care. My inquiry into the online graduate student experience began with a survey to understand how online graduate students describe their experiences as an online learner and their relationships with their instructors. A thematic analysis of their responses revealed themes regarding the relationship between the instructor and student and the role of communication in the quality of that relationship. To further explore these themes, an action research cycle was then completed within my own teaching to initiate some of the pedagogical ideas shared by graduate students. Results from initial survey and the resulting action research cycle are shared and discussed.
Practitioner Inquiry for Turbulent Times: Learning to Take an Inquiry Stance Toward Teaching Difficult Topics Through a Teacher Inquiry Community
Authors: Rutten Logan , Butville Danielle , Smith Wendy , Dvir Boaz
Published: October 2023

Amid turbulent times and politically polarized communities, many teachers require support if they are to teach or engage with difficult topics in their curricula or professional practices, yet few teachers actually receive any formalized support for addressing such topics. This article responds by describing the work of an inquiry community of inservice educators that was designed to assist teachers in learning to address difficult topics by integrating practitioner inquiry and student inquiry with asset-based and trauma-informed lenses. The article outlines the community’s conceptual foundations then describes how a team of university-based teacher educators facilitated the community’s work. A participating teacher’s reflection illustrates how the support of the community transformed her teaching of one potentially difficult topic—the American Civil War—as she shifted her pedagogy from being a provider of knowledge to facilitating students’ inquiries. The article highlights implications for future scholarship about professional learning, student inquiry, and teacher retention.
Association of von Willebrand factor Ag-to-ADAMTS13 ratio with early sepsis-related mortality
Authors: Efat Alaa , Shoeib Sabry , Arafa Ayman , Dawod Ashraf , Saleh Saleh , Abdelhafez Mohamed
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Sepsis is a highly complex syndrome with highly heterogeneous clinical manifestations, which makes it difficult to detect and treat. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) functions differently depending on its multimeric size and adhesive properties, which are regulated by ADAMTS 13. Thus, a decrease in ADAMTS 13 activity results in the persistence of ultralarge vWF and the formation of microvascular thrombi, ischaemia, and organ failure. The aim of the study was to identify the role of von Willebrand factor antigen-to-ADAMTS 13 ratio in predicting early sepsis-related mortality.

Material and methods

This is a cohort of 70 sequentially selected adults with sepsis. The patients were classified into two groups: A (survivors) and B (non-survivors) based upon their survival within 7 days of hospital admission.

Results

VWF Ag, ADAMTS13, and vWF/ADAMTS13 ratio were significant predictors of early hospital mortality. For vWF Ag at a cut-off level of ≥ 3560 ng/l, sensitivity was 76% and specificity was 88.9%. For ADAMTS at a cut-off level of ≤ 210 ng/l, sensitivity was 84% and specificity was reported as 68.9%. For vWF/ADAMTS ratio at a cut off level of ≥ 17, sensitivity was 80% and specificity was 84.4%. There was a statistically highly significant positive correlation between non-survival and levels of vWF and vWF/ADAMTS 13 ratio, and there was a statistically highly significant negative correlation between non-survival and ADAMTS 13 level.

Conclusions

High vWF/Ag and vWF/Ag/ADAMTS13 ratios on day 1 of admission are associated with increased early (7 days) sepsis-related mortality.
Shyness and self-esteem in women. The role of likeability, personal power, lovability, and self-worth conditioned by others’ approval
Authors: Mandal Eugenia
Published: October 2023

Background

The relation between shyness and self-esteem in women has not been fully elucidated. Shyness is a source of many problems in social interactions, although it may be positively evaluated by women as a stereotypically female trait. The aim of the study was to examine relations between shyness, self-esteem, its dimensions, and contingencies of self-worth in women. It also compared the self-esteem and contingencies of self-worth in shy and bold women.

Participants and procedure

The study was conducted in a sample of 1020 Polish women, aged 18-73. The Revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale, the Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory, and the Contingencies of Self-Worth Scale were used.

Results

The results of linear multiple regression showed that predictors of shyness were dimensions of self-esteem related to likea-bility, personal power, lovability, body functioning, academic/professional competences, and self-worth conditioned by oth-ers’ approval and God’s love. Shy women had significantly lower global self-esteem in comparison to bold women. Shy women evaluated themselves lower than bold women did, in all the dimensions of self-esteem. Both shy and bold women find family support and academic/professional competencies the main contingencies of self-worth, and God’s love was indi-cated the least.

Conclusions

The results illustrated the importance of shyness for women’s self-esteem, and also have implications for understanding how shy and bold women may express themselves in social life.
The Role of Child’s Play in Child’s Growth, Child’s Development, and Child’s Learning in the Mprumem Circuit of the Gomoa West District
Authors: Sackey Derrick Nii Quarcoopome , Anderson Maame Esi , Akrofi David , Ansah Mary Rosaline , Mensah Joana
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study was to investigate how early childhood teachers in the Mprumem Circuit of the Gomoa West District of the Central Region of Ghana perceive the role of child’s play in child’s growth, child’s development and child’s learning in early childhood setting. The study was guided by three research questions. A purposive random sampling method was used to sample forty-five respondents for the study. Questionnaires were distributed to early childhood centers who agreed to participate in the study. This study concludes that play helps children’s cognitive development in a variety of ways, and children learn to use language as a tool to meaningfully communicate with others through play. Also, this study concludes that inadequate trained teachers, emphasis on rote-based teaching, and inadequate play-based resources are the main challenges. The study recommends that the Ghana Education Service needs to organize regularly an in-service professional development programme to empower early childhood teachers. Again, administrators of early childhood institutions in the Mprumem Circuit need to make provisions for play-based materials to be readily available for teaching and learning.
Psychogenic pruritis as a cause of prurigo nodularis: a case report
Authors: Hamieh Cima , El Hussein Mahmoud , Revue Eric
Published: October 2023

Prurigo Nodularis is a skin disease, secondary to a chronic scratching behavior. As multiple etiologies were said to be the cause of this condition, no clear pathophysiology has been described, and treatment is still not readily available. An elderly patient presented to the Emergency Department for confusion was found to have multiple excoriating lesions on the abdomen, back and extremities. Multiple treatment regimens were tried to manage this skin disease prior to this admission, with no improvements. This patient was eventually diagnosed with Prurigo Nodularis and treatment was initiated. In this case report we discussed the etiologies, presentation and management of Prurigo Nodularis, while focusing on the case in hand.
Approach to hypertension in geriatric population
Authors: Felek Duygu , Çifci Aydın
Published: October 2023

Hypertension is a systolic blood pressure >140 and/or diastolic blood pressure >90, measured with the appropriate method and confirmed by repeated measurements. Hypertension is quite common in our country, as it is all over the world. Its prevalence increases with age. Isolated systolic hypertension is especially common among the elderly. Considering the increasing comorbidity with age, blood pressure regulation has a very important place in the geriatric group to prevent complications such as coronary artery diseases, chronic kidney diseases, and cerebrovascular diseases. During treatment, appropriate drug selection should be made, especially in geriatric individuals, by evaluating comorbidity and polypharmacy.
In vitro effect of different cleaning procedures of ah plus on microtensile bond strength of immediate or delayed restoration
Authors: Kahveci Özlem , Kölüş Türkay
Published: October 2023

Aims: Although immediate restoration is recommended after endodontic treatment, delayed restoration is still required in some cases. Also, the presence of the residual endodontic sealer in the pulp chamber may interfere with the adhesive materials and jeopardize the sealability. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of different sealer residue cleaning methods on dentin bond strength of immediate or delayed endodontic composite restoration.
Methods: The occlusal surface of seven freshly extracted human molar teeth without caries were prepared to expose the flat dentin surface. Teeth were randomly divided into six experimental groups according to the cleaning method and restoration timing. Control group was not contaminated with the endodontic sealer and immediately restored (n=10). Cleaning protocols were cotton pellet soaked in saline (CPS) or cotton pellet soaked in 95% ethanol (CPE) or microbrush soaked in 95% ethanol (MBE). After removing of the sealer, a self-etching adhesive system was applied immediately (i) or delayed (d). The microtensile test applied and data were analyzed by Levene's, two way ANOVA and Tukey HSD statistical tests.
Results There was no significant difference between the control group and the MBEd and CPSd groups (p>0.05). The bond strength of the CPSi, CPEi, CPEd, MBEi groups was statistically different from control (p<0.05) and there was no significant difference between these groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: CPSd and the MBEd groups showed better microtensile bond strength values than other experimental groups.
Application of Thomas Kuhn’s structure of scientific revolutions to the field of social Development: A review of literature
Authors: Ochichi Pharaoh
Published: October 2023

This paper reviews the literature on the history of science and the field of social development, showing the nexus between Thomas Samuel Kuhn’s seminal work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions and the three paradigms of social development, namely the Dominant (Modernisation), Dependency, and Participatory (Another Development). In the history of science, Kuhn 1970 argues in his landmark work that science passes through four phases. In the first phase, scientists operate without a paradigm, and during this period, they experience all sorts of problems. The second phase sees the birth of a paradigm, and scientists begin to operate within it. In the third stage, weaknesses or flaws of the new paradigm begin to emerge. They may be explained away if they are not serious; however, if they prove otherwise, the paradigm is overturned, ushering in the fourth phase (scientific revolution). The successor follows the route followed by the predecessor; thus, the paradigm shift becomes a life cycle. The paper argues that the field of social development commenced with the Dominant Paradigm that, over the years, began to face overwhelming problems that finally overthrew it. It was replaced by the Dependency Paradigm, which suffered the same fate and was ousted by Participatory Development. This Article, a synthesis of recent literature, demonstrates that Kuhn's paradigmatic stages apply to the field of social development. The work proves intriguing and useful to the broad and interdisciplinary field of social science.
Formação de professores/as indígenas no Alto Rio Negro: por que não decolonizar?
Authors: Greco Roberto , Ricardo Helenice Aparecida
Published: October 2023

Este artigo relata a tentativa de decolonizar a pesquisa de campo, enfrentando o desafio de avaliar criticamente as disciplinas de Geografia ministradas na Turma Alto Rio Negro do Curso de Licenciatura Formação de Professores Indígenas da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Federal do Amazonas (FPI/FACED/UFAM). Inspirados nas perspectivas da etnografia decolonial propostas por Olivera (2014) e Carvalho (2001) decidimos buscar parâmetros avaliativos dialogando com os egressos do curso, hoje professores graduados no município de São Gabriel da Cachoeira/AM, reconhecendo nossa posição como pesquisadores em encontro e aprendizagem com os professores indígenas. A partir desses diálogos, elaboramos, conjuntamente, os parâmetros para avaliação que apresentamos nesse artigo.
The Effect of Ideational Creativity Activities Applied Through face-to-face and Distance Education on the Ideational Behavior Skills of Pre-school Teacher Candidates
Authors: Durmuşoğlu Saltalı Neslihan , Korkmaz Özgen , Asit Gülay , Ateş Mehmet Ali
Published: October 2023

One of the basic skills among the 21st century skills is the ability to think creatively. Encouraging individuals to produce original ideas and supporting creative idea generation skills are important for the development of creativity. However, there are few studies in the literature on ideational creativity, especially on activities that support this type of creativity. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the implementation of activities prepared to enhance the ideational behavior skills of university students through face-to-face and distance education on the development of students' ideational behavior skills. The study was carried out in two stages. The pre-test and post-test comparison results showed that the scores of the groups that were administered ideational creativity activities through face-to-face and distance education were significantly higher than the control group. In terms of being able to produce solutions and total ideational creativity, it was determined that the post-test scores of the experimental group that was administered ideational creativity activities through distance education were higher. These findings suggest that distance education method is a preferable method in supporting ideational creativity.
A REVIEW OF POST-COVID TELECOMMUNICATION INVESTMENT TRENDS: IMPACTS ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Chibuike Daraojimba  , Adebowale Daniel Bakare  , Joy Otibhor Olurin  , Kehinde Mobolaji Abioye  , Moses Ikechukwu Obinyeluaku  , Donald Obinna Daraojimba
Published: October 2023

The post-COVID era has catalysed a transformative phase in the telecommunication sector, with dramatic shifts in both consumer behaviour and enterprise needs. This study offers a synthesized review of investment trends in telecommunications following the pandemic, detailing their implications on infrastructure development. The initial pandemic response saw an exponential rise in the demand for robust connectivity, necessitating rapid infrastructural adjustments to cater to remote work, online education, and digital healthcare. This paper identifies significant post-COVID investment trends in telecommunications, which include an augmented drive for broadband and fibre-optic expansion, an accelerated rollout of 5G networks, heightened investments in cloud services and data centres, and a notable surge in mergers and acquisitions. This investment influx has palpably advanced infrastructure development rates, with a focus on enhancing capacity, speed, reliability, and geographical reach. However, the ramifications of this swift expansion are multifaceted. On the socio-economic front, there has been substantial job creation, technology democratization, and improved accessibility, especially in historically underserved areas. In parallel, the environmental footprint of this growth is also scrutinized, shedding light on increased energy consumption, challenges in electronic waste management, and resource utilization. From a business perspective, while there's enhanced market competition and improved service quality, companies also grapple with new challenges in customer retention, experience management, and competitive differentiation. Furthermore, this paper elucidates evolving policy landscapes, marked by modified telecom regulations, incentivization strategies, and measures to ensure equitable access. In conclusion, the post-pandemic telecommunication investment trends have undeniably fast-tracked infrastructure development, but with nuanced implications for society, environment, business, and policy. The forward trajectory, though promising, requires a harmonized effort from stakeholders to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.                    

Keywords: Telecommunication, Infrastructure, Investment, Government, Post-Covid, Policy.
Impact of local processing of agricultural raw materials on job creation in the West African Monetary and Economic Union
Authors: Kouakou Paul-Alfred Kouakou
Published: October 2023

Purpose. This work evaluates the relationship between the processing of agricultural raw materials and the level of employment in the West African Monetary and Economic Union (WAEMU).

Methodology / approach. The Dynamic Common Correlated Effects (DCCE) estimation proposed by Chudik and Pesaran (2015) is used. The data for this study come from the World Bank and the International Labour Office and cover the Consumer Price Index, human capital, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and agricultural manufacturing industry for the period 1990–2019.

Results. The results show that agricultural manufacturing, human capital and foreign direct investment have positive influences on job creation in WAEMU countries in the long term, even if this impact remains small. On the other hand, trade openness and inflation lead to a decrease in employment level. Indeed, the specialization in the export of unprocessed agricultural raw materials with low benefit, the massive import of consumer goods and the delay in terms of global competitiveness in most of these countries justify such results. Therefore, in order to boost job creation, it would be expedient to accelerate the process of developing local industries and promote the production of consumer goods.

Originality / scientific novelty. Previous studies on local processing of agricultural raw materials have mainly focused on the production process and related constraints. However, very little work has been done on their effects on economic growth and job creation. This study fills this gap. It extends the existing literature on the causal relationship between local processing of agricultural raw materials and job creation. Finally, the Dynamic Common Correlated Effects estimator is used to address this issue.

Practical value / implications. The information generated will be useful to a number of organizations, including: research centers, universities, governments, governmental and non-governmental organizations, to better guide the development and implementation of policies and strategies for job creation and unemployment reduction. Finally, by knowing the existing relationship between local processing of agricultural raw materials and job creation, as well as the limitations of this raw material processing policy, the study provides the different ways to improve the capacity for job creation and unemployment reduction. Research on this issue is too important to inform policy makers on the structural transformation of their economies to achieve full economic growth and reduce the unemployment problem.
Relationship between Logistics Management and Corporate Competitiveness in a Pharmaceutical Company
Authors: Mendoza Castañeda Jhaqueline Mareli , Samán Chingay Saraí Nelly , Miranda Guerra María del Pilar , Cerna Malvas Fiorella Astrid , Monsalve Sánchez Estalin Domingo
Published: October 2023

The study is designed to understand how adequate logistics management allows being competitive in the pharmaceutical sector. The general objective was to determine the relationship between Logistics Management and Corporate Competitiveness in the pharmaceutical sector.
O JUIZ DAS GARANTIAS FRENTE A POSSIBILIDADE DA SINDROME DE DOM CASMURRO NO PROCESSO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Silva Júnior Raimundo Pereira da , Silva Diolina Rodrigues Santiago
Published: October 2023

Esse artigo buscou apresentar o papel do Juiz das Garantias no sistema de justiça brasileiro, à luz das reflexões sobre a síndrome de Dom Casmurro, frente a um julgamento justo e imparcial, assegurando a proteção dos direitos e garantias fundamentais dos investigados. A abordagem metodológica adotada neste estudo seguiu o padrão de pesquisa jurídica, onde os dados foram obtidos por meio de revisão bibliográfica e análise documental, aplicando-se o método dedutivo. Com base nos resultados obtidos, constatou-se que a mencionada síndrome deve ser eliminada do Código de Processo Penal, visto que, a justiça criminal é um processo altamente regulamentado, que demanda evidências concretas e respeito aos direitos fundamentais de todas as partes envolvidas. Qualquer esforço para condenar alguém baseado unicamente em suspeitas ou convicções pessoais seria contraproducente e injusto. Assim, concluiu-se que, a figura do juiz das garantias é crucial para evitar que tal síndrome aconteça no Processo Penal, ao garantir a segregação de fases e funções, mitigar inclinações pessoais, promover o contraditório e fortalecer a imparcialidade. Essa medida contribui para a criação de um ambiente jurídico mais justo, onde as decisões são embasadas em evidências e argumentações, reduzindo, assim, o risco de parcialidade e interpretações distorcidas.
Permasalahan Dalam Pemenuhan Hak-Hak Anak Sesuai Dengan Persfektis UU Terhadap Seorang Ibu Single Parent
Authors: Malasari Hana Dian
Published: October 2023

Seorang yang masih berada didalam kandungan sampai dengan usia 18 tahun merupakan istilah dari anak yang ada di dalam Undang-undang Perlindungan Anak. Bagian dari hak asasi manusia yang harus dilindungi, ditanggung, dan diasuh oleh orang tua, keluarga, masyarakat maupun negara semua itu adalah hak anak yang harus didapatkan. Dalam UU No. 35 Tahun 2014 menjelaskan bagaimana Perlindungan Anak yang harus mendapatkan hak hidup, tumbuh kembang, berpartisipasi dan selalu mendapatkan perlindungan. Dalam pemenuhan hak anak tersebut merupakan tanggung jawab bagi semua orang tua sebagai lembaga utama yang ada didalam keluarga. Akan tetapi banyak sekali single parent harus memenuhi semua hak anak tersebut, sehingga menimbulkan ketidak seimbangan dalam pemenuhan hak anak.
Chemical composition-dependent hygroscopic behavior of individual ambient aerosol particles collected at a coastal site
Authors: Wu Li , Eom Hyo-Jin , Yoo Hanjin , Gupta Dhrubajyoti , Cho Hye-Rin , Fu Pingqing , Ro Chul-Un
Published: October 2023

Abstract. This study investigated the hygroscopic behavior of individual ambient aerosol particles collected at a coastal site of Jeju Island, South Korea. The size of the particles changes along with the phase transitions during humidification and dehydration processes, and the chemical compositions of the particles were determined by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), respectively. Of the 39 particles analyzed, 24 were aged sea spray aerosols (SSAs), with diverse mixing ratios of Cl− and NO3-. The ambient SSAs exhibited multiple deliquescence and efflorescence transitions that were dominantly influenced by NaCl, NaNO3, MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2, and organic species covering the surface of the aged SSAs. For Cl-rich SSAs with X(Na,Mg)Cl>0.4, although
some particles showed very slow water uptake at low relative humidity levels (RH ≃30 %), two major transitions were observed during the humidification process. The first was at RH ≃63.8 %, regardless of their chemical compositions, which is the mutual deliquescence relative humidity (MDRH) level; and the second was at RH 67.5 % to 73.5 %, depending on their chemical compositions, which are the final deliquescence relative humidity (DRH) levels. During the dehydration process, the Cl-rich SSAs showed single-stage efflorescence at RH 33.0 % to 50.5 %, due to simultaneous heterogeneous crystallization of inorganic salts. For Cl-depleted SSAs with X(Na,Mg)Cl<0.4, two prompt deliquescence transitions were observed during the humidification process. The first was at MDRH 63.8 %, and the second was at RH 65.4 % to 72.9 %. The mutual deliquescence transition was more distinguishable for Cl-depleted SSAs. During the dehydration process, step-wise transitions were observed at efflorescence RH levels (ERH 24.6 % to 46.0 % and 17.9 % to 30.5 %), depending on their chemical compositions. Additionally, aged mineral particles showed partial or complete phase changes with varying RH due to the presence of SSAs and/or NO3- species. In contrast, non-reacted mineral and Fe-rich particles maintained
their size during the entire hygroscopic process. The mixture particles of organic and ammonium sulfate (AS) exhibited lower deliquescence and efflorescence RH levels compared to pure AS salt, highlighting the impact of organic species on the hygroscopic behavior of AS. These findings emphasize the complexity of atmospheric aerosols and the importance of considering their composition and mixing state when modeling their hygroscopic behavior and subsequent atmospheric impacts.
Biogenic calcium carbonate as evidence for life
Authors: Ronca Sara , Mura Francesco , Brandano Marco , Cirigliano Angela , Benedetti Francesca , Grottoli Alessandro , Reverberi Massimo , Maras Daniele Federico , Negri Rodolfo , Di Mauro Ernesto , Rinaldi Teresa
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The history of the Earth is a story of the co-evolution of minerals and microbes: not only have numerous rocks arisen from life but also life itself may have formed from rocks. To understand the strong association between microbes and inorganic substrates, we investigated the moonmilk, a calcium carbonate deposit of possible microbial origin, occurring in the Iron Age Etruscan necropolis of Tarquinia, in Italy. These tombs provide a unique environment where the hypogeal walls of the tombs are covered by this speleothem. To study moonmilk formation, we investigated the bacterial community in the rock in which the tombs were carved: calcarenite and hybrid sandstone. We present the first evidence that moonmilk precipitation is driven by microbes within the rocks and not only on the rock surfaces. We also describe how the moonmilk produced within the rocks contributes to rock formation and evolution. The microbial communities of the calcarenite and hybrid sandstone displayed, at the phylum level, the same microbial pattern of the moonmilk sampled from the walls of the hypogeal tombs, suggesting that the moonmilk originates from the metabolism of an endolytic bacterial community. The calcite moonmilk is the only known carbonate speleothem on Earth with undoubted biogenic origin, thus representing a robust and credible biosignature of life. Its presence in the inner parts of rocks adds to its characteristics as a biosignature.
Region effects and local climate jointly shape the global distribution of sexual systems in woody flowering plants
Authors: Zhang Minhua , Hu Xiaoqing , He Fangliang
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Understanding the evolution and maintenance of plant sexual diversity needs to incorporate both regional processes and local climate factors across large geographic scales. Using data of woody flowering plants from a global set of large-scale forest plots and multinomial logistic regression, we quantified region effects on the proportion of dioecy, monoecy, and hermaphrodite species count and abundance while incorporating evolutionary history and local climate factors. We demonstrated that plants were more likely to be dioecy than monoecy in tropical regions than in temperate regions, supporting the role of colonization processes suggested by Baker’s law in structuring the geographic patterns of plant sexual systems. We further found plants were more likely to be dioecious than monoecious in areas with younger mean species age. Plants were more likely to be hermaphrodite than dioecious in areas with high annual potential evapotranspiration and precipitation seasonality but were more likely to be dioecious than monoecious in areas with high precipitation of driest month. Our results suggest that both regional processes and local climate factors play important roles in shaping the geographic distribution of plant sexual systems, providing a baseline for predicting future changes in forest communities under global change.