bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance Indicators of Budget Management at UFSC from 2010 to 2013
Authors: Rizzatti Guilherme , Carvalho Gabriela Furtado , Rizzatti Junior Gerson , Rizzatti Giselly
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to verify the variation in budget management performance at UFSC based on indicators from 2010 to 2013.
 
Theoretical Framework: The main concepts and theories underpinning this research were Results Planning and Control, Budgetary Process, and Higher Education Institutions. These concepts were essential for understanding the study's context.
 
Method: The research is characterized by its qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, applied, bibliographic, documentary, and case study nature.
 
Results and Discussion: From the collection of secondary data from documents obtained from UFSC, variations in performance indicators were observed. Although not significant, these variations considerably influenced the budget. Management of financial resources in a public higher education institution of UFSC's size should be continuously monitored to take timely actions and make corrections to avoid greater losses.
 
Research Implications: This study exposes and clarifies the Performance Indicators of UFSC's budget management from 2010 to 2013, for future reflection on budget management.
 
Originality/Value: his study contributes to understanding UFSC's budget management by examining its performance indicators. The relevance and value of this research lie in the growing necessity for effective financial management in public universities.
Research Competencies and Skills in Universities: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Duche-Pérez Aleixandre Brian , Plata Anthony Rolando Medina Rivas , Grundy-López Ricardo Enrique , Flores Víctor Alfonso Rivera
Published: August 2024

Objective: To conduct a critical and comparative review of the scientific literature on research competencies in universities, identifying difficulties and improving their training in higher education.
 
Theoretical Framework: Concepts and theories such as meaningful learning and professional competency models that underpin the research are presented.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes a systematic review based on the PRISMA protocol guidelines. Extensive searches were conducted in WoS (Web of Science), Scopus, and EBSCO databases, using specific combinations of search terms related to research competencies in the context of higher education. Data collection was carried out through the analysis of empirical articles published in English and Spanish, covering a period of 12 years.
 
Results and Discussion: It is identified that research competencies are essential for the academic and professional development of students, but face several challenges in their effective implementation, such as lack of teacher guidance, institutional shortcomings, and lack of student commitment. These results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications for educational policies and the need for innovative strategies to overcome the identified obstacles.
 
Research Implications: The results can influence management policies, curriculum development, and teacher training in higher education.
 
Originality/Value: This study has an innovative approach that combines systematic review and theoretical analysis on research competencies. Furthermore, it proposes practical strategies to improve research training in universities.
Agroenergy Policies and the Influence of Interest Groups – the Case of Polo Agroindustrial e Bioenergético do Médio São Francisco in Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Carneiro Roberto Antônio Fortuna , Silva Marcelo Santana , Teles Eduardo Oliveira , Martins Luis Oscar Silva , Torres Ednildo Andrade
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this article was to investigate how public policies to promote productive activities can be influenced by the actions of interest groups, affect decision-making, and consequently increase the risks of failure and generate government failures.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework adopted is the theories of Public Choice and Strategic Public Management, which provided the basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
 
Method: The methodology consisted of literature review, interviews, policy analysis methodology (PAM) and case study. Data was collected through bibliographic and documentary research, semi-structured interviews with public officials, business people and researchers, and field visits for direct observation.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings revealed that interest groups opposed to stricter regulations on the occupation of territorial space for the exploitation of natural resources influenced the decision-making process for setting the policy agenda, formulating and implementing policies. It also revealed the "permeability" of the government to pressure from these groups, which resulted in the nonimplementation of the Polo.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research provide insights into how the findings can influence practices in the fields of state theory, public policy formulation and management, and territorial development, as well as in the productive, social, and environmental sectors.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by relating the adopted theories to a real case of public policy failure, so that public policy makers can develop mechanisms to curb or minimize the influence of these groups in governments.
Using the Non-Homogeneous Poisson Process (Duane's Model) to Analyze the Number of Failures in Industrial Equipment
Authors: Borges Ezaquias Junior , Abreu Laura Dutra de , Prates Glaucia Aparecida , Brenny Glaucia Maria , Miranda Junior João Ercio , Sampaio Nilo Antonio de Souza
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of this paper is to show the application of Duane's Chart to analyze the time between failures in a company in the South of Rio de Janeiro.
 
Theoretical framework: A Duane chart is a scatter plot of the cumulative failure rate versus time. Use a Duane chart to do the following: •Assess whether the data follows a power-law process or a homogeneous Poisson process. •Determine whether a repairable system is improving, getting worse or remaining stable. The fitted line on the Duane chart plots the best fitted line when the power-law process assumption is valid and the shape and scale are estimated using the least squares method. The Duane plot should be approximately linear if the power-law process or homogeneous Poisson process is appropriate. A negative slope shows an improvement in reliability, a positive slope shows a deterioration in reliability and no slope (a horizontal line) shows a stable system (Zanin et al., 2010).
 
Method: Data was taken from a company in the South of Rio de Janeiro and a case study was carried out using Duane's Chart.
 
Final Considerations: This result indicates that Duane's Model is a very viable option when the aim is to monitor the failure rate as a function of time to check whether a system is improving or not. In this specific Case Study, it is clear that there is a significant improvement in the system over time and that the work carried out in this company is being very effective in reducing and even eliminating failures in the long term.
 
Implications of the research: The use cases of Duane's Chart are multiplying in scientific literature and are proving to be highly effective for interpreting data in the area of reliability.
 
Originality/value: Despite being a well-known Statistical Tool, Duane's Chart has a specific application in monitoring the number of failures over time in a system.
Relationship between Empowerment and Job Satisfaction among nurses in intensive Care units: Palestinian Perspective
Authors: Jaradat Nasser , Ayed Ahmad , Batran Ahmad , Ejheisheh Moath Abu , Alassoud Bahaa
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Nursing is a dynamic field facing numerous challenges due to continuous restructuring and policy reforms. These challenges, including limited resources and complex patient cases, lead to adverse outcomes such as lower nurse retention rates and heightened job insecurity. This study aims to assess the relationship between psychological empowerment and job satisfaction among nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) in the West Bank.
 
Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was employed. A convenience sample of 225 ICU nurses participated, with data collected via self-structured questionnaires. The Psychological Empowerment Scale (PES) and the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire were used to measure psychological empowerment and job satisfaction, respectively.
 
Results: The findings indicated that nurses experienced moderate psychological empowerment (M=33.4±9.2) and moderate job satisfaction (M=57.13±6.87). Psychological empowerment had a positive significant correlation with job satisfaction (p < 0.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed that age group, monthly income, and psychological empowerment significantly impacted job satisfaction.
 
Conclusion: This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve psychological empowerment and job satisfaction among ICU nurses. Addressing these issues can lead to better nurse retention, reduced nursing shortages, and improved patient care outcomes. Future research should explore the broader applicability of these findings and consider additional factors influencing job satisfaction.
Sustainable Energy Systems on Near-Future Smart Cities: The Impact of Household´s Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Europe
Authors: Lopes Mariana Souto , Madureira Raquel Castro , Fontgalland Isabel Lausanne
Published: August 2024

Objective: The study addresses the urgency of finding alternatives to high-potential greenhouse fluorinated refrigerants, especially for domestic heating systems, due to imminent legal restrictions in Europe. When exploring the concept of Smart Cities, the energy efficiency of heating/cooling systems that use HFCs is highlighted, identifying the refrigerants responsible for serious global warming and which are being gradually eliminated by the European Union.
 
Framework: Starting with a brief historical analysis of artificial heating and international agreements that have monitored the impact of human actions on the environment, followed by theoretical measures adopted and an assessment of the current European legal landscape related to refrigerants, projecting their impact on existing technologies.
 
Method: Aplly efficient diagnostic, especially in low- and middle-income houses in Portugal, observing climate change, including the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere such as use of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) to evaluate environmental policies.
 
Research Results:  The impact of powerful greenhouse gases such as HFCs, with residential heating in the EU a major source of emissions. Sustainable alternatives such as heat pumps and the gradual transition to refrigerants with lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) are promoted, supported by legislative measures and financial incentives.
 
Research implications: One of the major barriers to climate actionin cities, especially in Europe is to access climate finance to attend green and sustenable criterias. As key to ensuring domestic ability to mobilize sources of finance, such as internal programmes of reducing old skills of coverage in local climate action. The study contributes to debate the multi-level governance for Local Climate Action and integrating national climate change policies based on the global urban agenda, SDG.
 
Originality/Value: As result of the master’s investigation the article is prior in the hitting energy consuming in Europe and especially in Portugal, been part of the graduate program of Aveiro University.
From Command and Control Policy to Environmental Promotionalism: The Political-Instrumental Transition About Environmental Preservation in Brazil
Authors: Antunes Guilherme Sabi de Melo , Lehfeld Lucas de Souza
Published: August 2024

Objective: The main objective of this work is to analyze this transition, especially with the institution of payment for environmental services (PSA) and therefore the change of paradigm, that is, from a policy based on the polluter pays to one that has as a primary foundation the protector of the environment as rewarded for promoting the ecological quality of its services.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework adopted is the work, Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) as an instrument for implementing the protector-receiver principle (PRP): Initial notes from the promotional function of Environmental Law, by Leonardo Papp.
 
Method: The method adopted in the study is the research of specialized literature, with a qualitative approach, with the bibliographic reference as the main procedure, with the survey of works being analyzed using the deductive method.
 
Results and Discussion: Regarding results and discussions, regarding the paradigmatic transition, the PSA represents a significant change, moving from a traditional approach based on the polluter pays to one that values ​​the environmental protector as rewarded.
 
Research Implications: Regarding research implications, the paradigm transition can influence the formulation of public policies, governments can consider PSA as an effective tool to encourage environmental conservation and restoration, stimulating rural landowners, local communities and companies to adopt sustainable practices.
 
Originality/Value: The present study presents an innovative approach, in addition, the research adopts the promotional ideology of law as the basis for the PSA, a perspective little explored in the literature. The value of this research lies in its contribution to the debate on the effectiveness of PSA as a mechanism to encourage environmental conservation.
Efectividad de la enseñanza combinada del aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP) y basado en errores (ABE) en ginecología
Authors: Vargas-Vera Ramón Miguel , Patiño Freddy Alberto Cabrera , Placencia-Ibadango Silvia Maribel , Alencastro Placencia Saul Alexander , Placencia-Ibadango Martha Verónica , Bravo Adriana Leonor Sarango , Placencia Jocelyn Maribel Alencastro , Vargas-Silva Kalid Stefano
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si la enseñanza combinada ABP-ABE fue efectiva en los estudiantes de ginecología. Metodología Se llevó a cabo un estudio prospectivo y observacional con 200 estudiantes de ginecología del décimo semestre e internados, que se dividieron aleatoriamente en dos grupos para el sistema combinado ABP-ABE y el grupo tradicional. Se realizaron encuestas previas y posteriores a la clase para evaluar sus percepciones y experiencias con el método. Resultados: En el cuestionario previo a clase, el sistema tradicional obtuvo puntuaciones significativamente más altas que el grupo ABP-ABE (75.34 frente 70.43 y 35.43 frente 23.34), P = 6.39x10-5). En el grupo ABP-ABE, las puntuaciones de conocimientos básicos y análisis de casos aumentaron significativamente, 72.23 frente a 68.51 y 31.23 frente a 30.24, respectivamente (P 0.612). El grupo ABP-ABE mejoró mucho más que el grupo tradicional; el ABP-ABE experimentó un aumento de 70.43 a 72.23 en comparación con el tradicional de 75.43 a 68.51. Por otro lado, en cuanto al tiempo dedicado a la clase, el sistema ABP-ABE obtuvo puntuaciones significativamente más bajas que el sistema tradicional (P < 0,001). Conclusión: ABP junto con ABE puede ser un método efectivo para mejorar el rendimiento y las habilidades clínicas de los estudiantes e internos de medicina.
Exploring Economic Growth and Clean Fuel Technology: a Dumitrescu-Hurlin Approach
Authors: Pujiati Amin , Fafurida  , Rosalia Amelia Choya Tia , Rachman Mohammad Aulia
Published: August 2024

Objective: This research aims at exploring the relationship between economic growth and sustainable technology in 19 countries of G20 members.
 
Theoretical Framework: In the Porter Hypothesis explained that in a regulations of environment will encourage innovation and improve economic performance. According to Porter, well-designed environmental standard can stimulate innovation and bring economic benefits such as increased competitiveness and efficiency
 
Method: The research takes the data sourced from the World Bank and uses Pairwise Dumitrescu-Hurlin Panel Causality as the analytic tool.
 
Results and Discussion: The results of research indicate that there is a causal relationship from ABB to GDP, but not vice versa. This means that the changes in ABB variable can be used to predict the changes in GDP variable, but not vice versa.
 
Research Implications: The application of clean technology will increase the production efficiency and then will increase the economic output. This research contributes to the development of global policies that drive the balanced and environmentally-friendly growth in the whole world.
 
Originality/Value: This research marks a novelty by applying the Pairwise Dumitrescu-Hurlin Panel Causality analysis tool, which allows for a deeper understanding of the causal relationship between economic growth and technological development in G20 countries. While most previous research limit themselves to simple causality analysis, this research details the dynamics of interactions among these factors.
Hydrological Changes in a Fruit Growing Area Under the Influence of Climate Change: on the Amazon Coast
Authors: Silva Rommel Benício Costa da , Sousa Adriano Marlison Leão de , Souza Paulo Jorge Oliveira Ponte de , Araújo Suzana Romero , Vitorino Maria Isabel , Santos Joyse Tatiane Souza dos
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the water consumption of the mango orchard using the method proposed by Thornthwaite and Mather (1955), called Climatological Water Balance, with the aim of assisting in agricultural planning and decision making.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Climatological Water Balance was initially developed with the aim of characterizing the climate of a region, in order to be used in the climate classification developed by Thornthwaite in the 1940s. Later, this method began to be used for agronomic purposes given the great interrelationship of agriculture with climatic conditions.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises the information used in the preparation of the water balance and was acquired by instrumentation implemented at the experimental hose site in the village of Cuiarana, district of Salinópolis in the northeast of the state of Pará. The meteorological data were obtained in the Project tower LBA where are measured, by automatic instrumentation, such as: average air temperature (Tar) the relative air humidity (RH) through the HMP45 probe, the Rain acquired by the CSI MODEL TB4-L RAIN GAGE ​​from Campbell Scientific, the collection of data was carried out using a datalogger with recording every 10s and storage of the average every 10 min.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed an increase in air temperature mainly in El-niño years and with a strong reduction in rainfall in these years of approximately 30 to 40% in the annual accumulation. These results imply a reduction in productivity and the regional and local impact of the hydrological cycle.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of fruit growing. These implications may include the importance of the vegetation cover of the mango orchard on the socio-environmental quality of the village of Cuiarana.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature on mango crops that are not irrigated, it also makes it possible to optimize sowing times, taking into account the average water availability in the studied region, resulting in a more efficient use of rainfall for agricultural production. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the fact that the study in the northeast of Pará is still precarious in terms of water consumption by the plant in a region with water deficiency.
Rule-Based Games for Meaningful Learning in Sustainable Solid Waste Management
Authors: Turizo Yerine Zuley Dajil , Guerrero Sdeilin Esther Fontalvo , Lobo Ligia Nathalie García
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of rule-based games as a pedagogical strategy for meaningful learning about sustainable solid waste management among 6th-grade students (Class 08) at the Leónidas Acuña Educational Institution (Cesar Department, Municipality of Valledupar, Colombia).
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is based on the theories of Piaget (1962) and Ausubel (1983), highlighting the importance of play in children's cognitive development and meaningful learning. It also addresses sustainable solid waste management according to the environmental regulations and policies implemented in Colombia.
 
Method: The study was developed using a non-experimental, cross-sectional quantitative approach. The sample included 28 students selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. A questionnaire with a Likert scale was used to collect data on knowledge and practices of waste management, learning disposition, and students' perception of using games.
 
Results and Discussion: The results showed that 75% of the students have a high level of knowledge about solid waste, but there are significant deficiencies in sustainable management and recycling techniques. Additionally, 92.86% prefer classes that include games, highlighting their positive influence on meaningful learning.
 
Research Implications: The research demonstrated the need to integrate playful strategies into environmental education to improve solid waste management. The results can influence educational policies and pedagogical practices, promoting deeper and more sustainable learning.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to strengthening environmental pedagogy by demonstrating the effectiveness of rule-based games as an innovative educational tool to foster meaningful and sustainable learning about solid waste management. The findings can guide future research.
Ectoparasitary Analysis in the Native Ichthiofauna of the Araguaia River Basin in the Cocalinho/MT Region
Authors: Caldas Bruna Maria da Silva , Navarro Rodrigo Diana
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Parasitism can be used as a highly sensitive monitor to detect changes occurring in degraded habitats and can be an indicator of environmental contamination and environmental health.
 
Objetive: This work aimed to investigate the diversity of parasite species in the area, to verify its potential as an indicator of environmental quality, as well as to analyze biochemical parameters of the water at each collection point.
 
Method: The study area comprises part of the Araguaia river basin, in the Cocalinho-MT region. This region has environments with different levels of anthropic impacts (pasture, agriculture, urban occupation, farm condominiums, native vegetation, etc.), in addition to several connected lakes.
 
Result and conclusion: The average prevalence of Protozoa varied between 7.69% and 41.67%, with an overall average of 21.63 ± 10.95%. The mean intensity ranged from 1 to 3 parasites/parasitized fish, with an overall mean of 2.16 ± 0.58 parasites/parasitized fish. The average abundance ranged from 0.15 to 0.75 parasites/examined fish, with an overall average of 0.46 ± 0.23 parasites/examined fish. The present study found ectoparasitism of Protozoa, Monogenea and Branchiura in specimens of fish in the region of the Araguaia River basin, in Cocalinho/MT.
Models and Quality of Civil Construction Waste Management in the State of São Paulo
Authors: Andrade Mariana Mendonça de , Fiore Fabiana Alves
Published: August 2024

Objective: This research aims to recognize CW management models in the state of São Paulo and to evaluate their indicators.
 
Theoretical Framework: In Brazil, there are several regulations for the disposal of construction waste (CW) however, inadequate disposal still occurs due to the deficiency of management systems.
 
Method: Using technical networks, the study was carried out in five cities in the State of São Paulo, and included the perspective of social actors who evaluated the quality of CW management in São José dos Campos (SJC) through semi-structured direct interviews.
 
Results and Discussion: Among the results, it is worth highlighting the existence of municipal CW management plans with broader guidelines than the state legislation, a control system to achieve goals through a set of sixteen indicators
 
Research Implications: The quality of management in SJC was well evaluated, but points for improvement were identified such as the promotion of recycling processes and the improvement of strategies for raising public strategies.
 
Originality/Value: The results can be used as a benchmark for quality improvement in other territories.
Habits of Highly Effective Schools Administrators in the Era of Changing World Schools Under the Primary Education Service Area Office, Songkhla Province
Authors: Waichompu Navarat , Promsri Chanat , Chullasap Niran , Dechpichai Wan , Ativittayaporn Jarus
Published: August 2024

Objectives: 1)to study the Degree of Success and Important of habits of highly effective school administrators in the era of a changing world, and 2)to investigate the necessary traits of effective school administrators in the changing world era.
 
Theoretical Framework: By the concept of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey (2004) which include: 1) Be Proactive 2) Begin with the End in Mind 3) Put First Things First 4) Think Win-Win 5) Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood 6) Synergize and 7) Sharpen the Saw.
 
Methodology: It is a descriptive research. Data analysis included frequency, percentage, and the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI modified).
 
Findings: The findings revealed that the Degree of Success and Important Habits of Highly Effective School Administrators in the Era of a Changing World at a high level (x ̅= 4.46, SD= .58, x ̅=4.53, SD=.56). The overall necessity of traits of effective school administrators had a PNI modified value of 0.015. Specific traits in descending order of necessity included:  Synergize (PNI modified = 0.047) Think Win-Win (PNI modified = 0.020) Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood (PNI modified = 0.018, Begin with the End in Mind (PNI modified = 0.017), Put First Things First (PNI modified = 0.015), Sharpen the Saw (PNI modified = 0.013) and Be Proactive (PNI modified = 0.004)
 
Implications: Therefore, developing effective school administrators to cultivate all 7 habits necessitates studying essential data, which is perceptual information, to effectively develop habits. Given the importance and research findings, researchers recognize the significance of developing effective habits in school administrators in this ever-changing world to serve as a guideline for development and driving force in.
Occupational Risks in the Technological Development of Construction Materials at Brazilian Public Universities
Authors: Carvalho Aldo Ribeiro de
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study investigates occupational safety in a construction materials development laboratory at a public university, identifying risks and irregularities. To date, no similar research has been conducted for research and development laboratories, highlighting the novelty of this work.
 
Method: The methodology adopted was an in situ case study analysis to identify the nonconformities of the work environment. Finally, the GUT method was used to prioritize interventions and occupational adjustments.
 
Results and Discussion: Risks associated with chemical and physical agents were detected, a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) was noted, and the irregular disposal of materials and equipment was found, compromising the health and safety of workers. The absence of risk signage was also observed.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of occupational safety in the development of technological innovations. These implications may encompass public sectors, such as research centers and higher education institutions, as well as private sectors, such as research and development areas in industries.
 
Originality/Value: A search in the Scopus and Web of Science databases did not identify studies addressing occupational health and safety practices applied to laboratories for the development of technological innovations. This result illustrates the novelty of the present research, which transcends the Brazilian reality and can be applied to laboratories and research centers in other countries.
Water Quality Index by Multivariate Statistical Technique to Estimate the Temporal Decay of the Watercourses
Authors: Souza Saulo Bruno Silveira e , Cruvinel Karla Alcione da Silva , Formiga Klebber Teodomiro Martins
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aims to add some variables that characterize the water quality in a water quality index (WQIacp), observing the events of precipitation and land use watersheds.
 
Method: The water samples were characterized in 180 local rivers, and they were monthly analyzed. To ellaborate the WQIacp, a multifactorial analysis statistic and the weighted least squares method were used.
 
Results and Discussion: The first factor explained 42.68% of variance, and variables apparent color and total coliform variables showed higher scores in the formation of the WQIacp. According to the analysis, it´s observed that there is a strong correlation between areas that have higher rates of remaining with the municipalities that have a better WQIacp. Cluster analysis of the municipalities, considering the remaining native vegetation, shows that in the extreme north of Goiás are the cities with the largest reserves. In central and southern part of the state lie the most deforested municipalities. Finally, in the northwestern, part of central and southern of Goiás State, are those cities that present inequality related to the the amount of native vegetation. The worst WQIacp indexes for municipalities evaluated, -1.00 and -0.96, are in the center of Goiás, in Meia Ponte River and João Leite River, respectively, near the city of Goiânia, while the best is in northern of Goiás, 0.68, in Campos Belos in Santa Tereza River. It is still observed that for all the years analyzed, there is an improvement in water quality in the dry season. The average rates grow from April on and get lower from October on, in the beginning of the rainy season. This loss of water quality during flooding is represented mainly by varying color, total coliforms and turbidity, which have scores 0.200, 0.187 and 1.179, respectively.
 
Research Implications: The creation of a water quality index helps in diagnosing and comparing the quality of water sources, facilitating decision-making by managers of Sanitation Concessionaires.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature, proposing a methodology based on descriptive statistics to create a water quality index, which can assist managers in decision-making.
Ecology of the Arboreal Vegetation of the Cerrado in Urban Area, Palmas – Tocantins
Authors: Pinheiro Luara Crislane Ferreira Soares , Viana Rodney Haulien Oliveira , Lolis Solange de Fátima , Carloto Denis Ricardo , Souza Priscila Bezerra de
Published: August 2024

Objective: To investigate the floristic diversity in three remaining urban forest fragments in Palmas, Tocantins, aiming to understand the structure and floristic composition and their importance for urban biodiversity conservation.
 
Theoretical Framework: Based on concepts of phytosociology and biodiversity conservation, highlighting the importance of urban fragments for the preservation of native flora and the challenges posed by increasing urbanization.
 
Method: Setup of 10 plots, each measuring 20x50 meters in the three studied fragments. All individuals with a circumference at breast height (CBH) equal to or greater than 10 cm were sampled. The phytosociological data were collected and analyzed using FITOPAC software.
 
Results and Discussion: A total of 1,346 individuals belonging to 67 species and 44 families were found. The observed phytophysiognomies were cerrado sensu stricto and cerradão. The species Connarus suberosus, Caryocar brasiliense, and Qualea parviflora showed higher occurrence and wider distribution. These results reflect the richness and diversity that can be found in remaining fragments of the Cerrado.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing results that influence conservation practices and sustainable management in urban areas.
 
Originality: Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Palmas, Tocantins, Brasil.
 
Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a detailed analysis of the floristic composition of urban fragments of the Cerrado, highlighting their importance for biodiversity conservation in urban areas. The relevance of this research is evidenced by the proposed strategies for the preservation of native species in Palmas' urbanization plan.
Teaching People Management in Production Engineering Courses
Authors: Barino Raphael Sepulveda , Cunha Claudia Brito da , Souza Lucas Henrique de , Santos Renato Alessandro dos
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze how courses related to personnel management and human resources are offered in Production Engineering programs at universities in the state of São Paulo.
 
Theoretical Framework: The investigation encompasses the emergence of production engineering as a science and field of study, followed by a section on the practice of personnel management as a field of interest. Finally, it presents a topic related to the competencies required of production engineers in the job market.
 
Method: The adopted methodology is qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and methodological in nature, utilizing bibliographic research as the main procedure. The research methods include literature review to technically support the work, documentary research related to selected educational institutions, and a case study.
 
Results and Discussion: Literature review results indicate that the historical evolution of Production Engineering and Personnel Management education reveals an adaptation to market demands, influenced by industrial and economic movements over time. The interdependence between these two areas reflects a strategy to address the challenges of emerging scenarios, highlighting a continuous pursuit of innovation, quality, and efficiency. Case study results reveal that some institutions offer a significant number of courses focused on personnel management. However, the credit allocation for these courses is generally low. Regarding the diversity between mandatory and elective courses, there is a balance, with a slight predominance in elective course offerings.
 
Research Implications: The research aims to expand and enrich the theoretical framework related to production engineering and personnel management, with the goal of encouraging future research on the topics addressed at different levels of education.
 
Originality/Value: The study initiates a discussion on the importance of production engineers in organizations and the relevance of personnel management practice in the workplace, as well as investigating the intersection of these two areas in professional development.
The Influence Relationship of Social Capital, Eco-Innovation, and Operational Performance in Traditional Activities in the Amazon
Authors: Veloso Camila Oliveira Nascimento , Matias Isaac , Macke Janaina , Cardoso Welson de Sousa , Barbosa Kathúcia da Silva , Lucena Bruno Rafael Dias de
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this article was to analyze the influence relationship of Social Capital and Eco-innovation in the Operational Process of traditional activities in the context of the Brazilian Amazon.
 
Theoretical Framework: There is a certain scarcity in the literature of approaches to this relationship between the constructs in the Brazilian Amazon region, which motivated this study.
 
Method: For this, exploratory research of a quantitative nature was used as a methodological path, with the field research technique of applying questionnaires to social subjects who perform traditional activities in the Ilha do Marajó/PA region, in the municipality of Soure and four other surrounding cities. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
 
Results and Discussion: It was evidenced that Social Capital influences Eco-innovation by uniting social norms and obligations in trust networks with cooperation, through the sum of efforts that assist in the local development of small businesses. Additionally, Eco-innovation actions influence the operational results of the surveyed actors. The findings indicate that Social Capital directly affects Eco-innovation, Eco-innovation directly affects the Operational Process, and Social Capital indirectly influences the Operational Process through Eco-innovation.
 
Research Implications: The findings suggest that strengthening Social Capital can be an effective strategy to promote Eco-innovation and, consequently, improve the Operational Processes of traditional activities in the Brazilian Amazon.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing the relationship between Social Capital and Eco-innovation in the specific context of the Brazilian Amazon, an area that has been little explored previously.
Climate Change in Secondary School Classrooms Using Geographic Information Technologies as A Learning Tool
Authors: Gil Javier Nicolás Velilla , Moreno Carlos Guallart , Marín-Yaseli María Laguna
Published: August 2024

Objective: The main objective of the elaboration of these materials is to verify if their use in the classrooms of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) and Baccalaureate facilitates the acquisition of key competences and improves the geographic learning of the students. It seeks to implement a model of competency learning that makes use of Geographic Information Technologies (TIG) to develop spatial analysis and understanding skills in students.
 
Theoretical references: The theoretical framework is based on the recommendations of the Council of the European Union on the use of good practices and digital technologies in education. The concepts of climate change and sustainable development are considered, as well as specific competences related to geographical thinking and the use of TIG.
 
Methodology: Educational materials have been designed and used in classes of 1st and 3rd of ESO, dividing students into subgroups that used and did not use the materials to compare results. Initial, intermediate and final assessments were conducted to measure the evolution of learning. The materials include maps and applications to solve geographical problems and didactic strategies of the bimodal curriculum are used to promote key competences.
 
Results and Conclusion: The use of the materials has significantly improved the students' learning competencies, although the objectives have not been fully achieved. The average acquisition of competences went from 2.79 to 4.36 on a scale from 0 to 10. A noticeable improvement was observed in 10 fields that were previously below 4 points, now at 5 or more. However, students showed more difficulties in areas such as orderly communication and critical evaluation of their approaches and those of their peers.
 
Research Implications: Research suggests that the use of TIG in secondary education can be an effective tool to improve the geographic and analytical competencies of students. In addition, the importance of integrating these technologies in a way that supports geographic learning rather than focusing exclusively on the management of the tools is highlighted.
 
Originality/Value: This study presents an innovative approach to using TIG in secondary education to develop key competencies in students. The originality lies in the combination of advanced technologies with a competency approach in the teaching of geography, which could serve as a model for future educational applications in other contexts.
Inhibitory Activity of Propolis Extracts From Stingless Bees (Meliponini) on the Development of Phytopathogenic Fungi: in Vitro Evaluation
Authors: Grifante Érica Visioli , Costantin Clarice Rech , Oliveira Vicente Azevedo de , Pansera Márcia Regina , Silvestre Wendel Paulo , Sartori Valdirene Camatti
Published: August 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to assess the alcoholic extracts of propolis from Tetragona clavipes, Scaptotrigona bipunctata, Tetragonisca angustula, and Melipona quadrifasciata.
 
Theoretical Framework: There is growing interest in the bioactive metabolites of propolis and honey produced by different species of the group of native stingless bees (NSB) belonging to the Meliponini tribe.
 
Method: The extracts were prepared in a proportion of 30 g of propolis to 70 mL of 96 % v/v ethanol (1:2). Afterwards, its chemical constituents were characterized by HPLC. A PDA medium was used to evaluate the antifungal activity, with the extracts added to the melting medium (55 °C) in different concentrations. The effect of increasing concentrations (1.6 %, 3.2 %, 6.4 %, and 12.0 % v/v) of extracts on the mycelial growth of the fungi Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Fusarium sp., Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Botrytis cinerea, and Botryosphaeria sp. was evaluated. Fungal development was determined by measuring mycelial diameter on the 14th day of inoculation.
 
Results and Discussion: The antioxidant activity and the contents of flavonoids and phenolic compounds were identified in all samples of propolis extracts from ANSF. The T. clavipes propolis extract had the highest content of phenolic compounds (5,593 mgEAG·100 mL-1). Among the chemical compounds, naringin, gallic acid, hesperidin, and ferulic acid were identified in greater quantities. The fungi evaluated in this work were partially inhibited by most SNB alcoholic extracts, mainly at concentrations of 1.6 % and 3.2 % v/v compared to the control treatment (ethanol 96 % v/v). Changes in the hyphal network and the reduction or absence of conidia were also observed when combined with different alcoholic propolis extracts and the control with 96 % v/v ethanol.
 
Research Implications: The results demonstrate that the chemical components of the alcoholic extracts of NSB propolis have the potential for controlling phytopathogenic fungi of agricultural interest.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes by assessing and highlighting the potential applications of NSB as natural products in the alternative control of phytopathogenic fungi of agricultural interest.
Hyponymy From a Semiotic Point of View
Authors: Assis Francielly Las Casas de , Valim Fernanda Assunção , Oliveira Samuel Henrique Giarola de , Santos Lucas Ribeiro dos , Santos White José dos
Published: August 2024

Purpose: In this article, by considering the linguistic symbols, the author shows that the recognition of this relation depends on the encyclopedic knowledge of sign users.
 
Theoretical Framework: From the hyponymic point of view, this article concerns signs whose referents are in another possible relations can be expanded to different types of sign.
 
Result and Discussion: The writer used two kinds of signs for showing the truth-value of the assumption. First, signs which are compound and are the result of a selection and combination of different referents. Second, the signs which, by changing the Context B, change their identity and interpretation.
 
Value/Originality: Hyponymy is one of the most well-known lexical relations in lexical semantics world. Accordingly, the aim of this article is to demonstrate how hyponymic lexical and it is possible to generalize this relation to other types of signs in semiotics.
Attitudes Towards Science, Technology, and Environment: A Look from Higher Education Students Through the Roses Project
Authors: García-Ruiz Mayra , Prince Jessica G.S.R. Rayas
Published: August 2024

Objective: the objective of this study is to investigate the attitudes towards S&T, the current environmental challenges, and the future of our planet of higher education students of two educational careers through the ROSES project.
 
Theoretical Framework: Attitudes are a fundamental component of our personality; the attitudes have a close and undeniable relationship with the teaching-learning process, as they underlie the moment of making a decision or trying to solve a problem.
 
Method: We investigate attitudes through the categories “Me and environmental challenges” and “My opinions about science and technology” from the ROSES questionnaire.
 
Results and Discussion:  Regarding the “Me and environmental challenges” scale, most of pre-service teachers showed favorable environmental attitudes. A lack of some knowledge was detected, such as the origin of environmental problems. Regarding “My opinions about science and technology”, both pre-service teachers and pedagogy students showed moderately positive attitudes.  The results of this work are of great relevance for the whole citizenship for they can make reasoned and informed decisions to solve the environmental problems that are within their reach, therefor it is important to have knowledge about the environment and S&T.
 
Research Implications: The results of this work are of great relevance so that all citizens can can improve learning, curriculum, textbooks, and classroom activities based on empirical results and thereby increase interest in S&T and its relationship to the environment, so that there is respect for cultural diversity, gender equity, empower citizens to participate in these issues that directly concern them.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes new knowledge about the environmental challenges that all human beings currently face.
Influence of The Type of Laying Joint on The Mechanical Behavior of Prisms Made With Ecological Bricks
Authors: Assis Francielly Las Casas de , Valim Fernanda Assunção , Oliveira Samuel Henrique Giarola de , Santos Lucas Ribeiro dos , Santos White José dos
Published: August 2024

Objective: This paper proposes the study of the influence of laying joints on the mechanical behavior of masonry prisms made with ecological bricks.
 
Method: To this end, an experimental program was developed including prisms constructed with different types of joints: laying mortar, adhesive mortar and PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate).
 
Results and Discussion: The adhesive mortar and the conventional mortar were characterized in terms of their compressive strength, obtaining a resistance approximately 1.36 times the compressive strength of the brick (6.92±0.51 MPa), while the settlement was close (0.99%). The average compressive strengths of the prisms were very different, demonstrating that the laying joint has a significant influence on cement-based masonry. It was found that the use of adhesive mortar made it possible to increase the resistance capacity of the prisms to compression by 75%, when compared to prisms made with joints that used PVA glue. However, the laying mortar showed a similar result, at 53%. The rupture mode observed in the prisms made with sticky and conventional mortar was due to traction cracking in the brick units.
 
Research Implications: In this study, it can be concluded that when using ecological bricks with different types of joints, the thickness and type of mortar can have a significant influence on the final strength of the materials, however thin joints tend to maximize the effects defects and reduce the resistant capacity of these masonries.