bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Prevalence of Kidney Dysfunction and Associated Risk Factors among ART-Naïve HIV-1 infected Adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Tembo S. , Chirwa L. , Musonda P. , Mulenga L.B. , Mweemba A.
Published: September 2023

Background: Chronic HIV infection is associated with renal complications including renal dysfunction. Risk factors found in literature for kidney disease in the HIV population include hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, low CD4 count, high viral load, hepatitis C virus co-infection, hypoalbuminemia, a family history of CKD, black race, and nephrotoxic drugs. The 2016 Zambian Consolidated guidelines for the prevention and treatment of HIVrecommends use of a kidney disease screening algorithm to guide choice of a cART regimen in the absence of serum creatinine. Despite using the Kidney disease screening algorithm, the risk factors listed in this algorithm have not been validated in our HIV-infected population. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of renal dysfunction and validate the risk factors listed in the kidney disease screening algorithm in the ARTnaïve HIV-infected adults.General objective: To determine the prevalence of renal dysfunction and associated risk factors in ART naïve HIV infected adults at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.Methods: This was a cross sectional analytical study with 360 participantsenrolled. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Blood and urine samples were collected for creatinine, CD4 count, HIV-1 viral load, serum albumin, hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody, Random blood sugar, and urinalysis.Data was entered onto a Microsoft office excel spread sheet, and analyzed using STATA version 13.We investigated the association between the dependent variable and each independent variable.Results: The prevalence of renal dysfunction was 24.76%. The overall mean age for the sample population was 36.62 years comprising more females (54.63%) than males. Hypertension OR=2.63, (95% CI 1.11, 6.12) was the only factor found to be predictive of renal dysfunction.Conclusion: We recommend routine screening for hypertension in HIV cART naïve individuals and those found to be hypertensive should be further investigated for renal dysfunction prior to initiation of cART.
Thermodynamic Properties of Selected Bicyclic Terpenes and Related Substances by Gas Chromatography and Group Contributions
Authors: FONSECA Luciana , OLİVEİRA Carlos Eduardo Lima , CREMASCO Marco Aurélio
Published: September 2023

Terpene compounds in the lower layer of the atmosphere can contribute to environmental problems through the formation of particulate material known as secondary organic aerosol (SOA). A clear understanding of the formation and composition of these particles hinges on reliable thermodynamic data. Quick estimation of these physical properties is highly desired. While experimental methods require significant resources and time, the prediction of pure-component properties through group contributions is easily applicable and straightforward. The present study compares the experimental enthalpies of vaporization at 298.15 K for bicyclic terpenes and related substances derived from the gas chromatography technique with estimated values provided by three group contribution methods. A new group contribution model specifically designed for terpene compounds is introduced. Furthermore, this study reveals previously unreported values in the literature for the enthalpy of vaporization at 298.15 K and the normal boiling temperature of Thymol methyl ether, Fenchyl alcohol, and Bicyclo [4.1.0] heptane-7-carboxylic acid.
A Comparative Analysis of Regression Models for Software Effort Estimation
Authors: Rahman Md. Tanziar , Islam Md. Motaharul , Shorna Ummay Salma
Published: September 2023

Software Effort Estimation is the utmost task in software engineering and project management. This is important to estimate cost properly and the number of people required for a project to be developed. Many techniques have been used to estimate cost, time, schedule and required manpower for software development industries. Nowadays software is developed in a more complex way and its success depends on efficient estimation techniques. In this research, we have compared five regression algorithms on different projects to estimate software effort. The main advantage of these models is they can be used in the early stages of the software life cycle and that can be helpful to project managers to conduct effort estimation efficiently before starting the project. It avoids project overestimation and late delivery. Software size, productivity, complexity and requirement stability are the input vectors for these regression models. The estimated efforts have been calculated using Ridge Regression, Lasso Regression, Elastic Net, Random Forest and Support Vector Regression. We have compared unitedly these models for the first time as software effort estimators. R-squared Score, Mean Squared Error (MSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE) are calculated for these regression models. Ridge, Lasso and Elastic Net show comparatively better results among others.
Indicadores de transtornos mentais em professores universitários em ensino remoto
Authors: Da Silva Nilson Rogério , Assef Carolina Avance , Belchior Beatriz Fernandes , Silva Meire Luci
Published: September 2023

A pandemia repercutiu na vida pessoal, acadêmica, doméstica e profissional das pessoas e transformou suas rotinas. O meio virtual e tecnológico foi a estratégia utilizada para continuidade das atividades e, nesse contexto, os professores universitários tiveram que ministrar suas atividades de ensino, pesquisa, extensão e gestão de forma remota, aderindo à modalidade de home office. Este estudo teve por objetivo identificar a presença de indicadores de ansiedade, depressão e estresse em professores universitários em atividades remotas de ensino. A amostra foi composta por 50 professores universitários de nove cursos da área da saúde e de humanas de uma universidade pública do interior paulista. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se um questionário de caracterização do perfil sociodemográfico, de aspectos da rotina pessoal e acadêmica e a Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – Short Form (DASS – 21) para rastreamento de sintomas de ansiedade, depressão e estresse. Para análise dos resultados utilizou-se cálculos de estatística descritiva e o protocolo de análise do DASS-21. Os resultados revelaram que apesar das vantagens do home office e da necessidade de implementar o ensino remoto como alternativa à manutenção das atividades de ensino, evidenciou-se parcela expressiva de professores sintomáticos para ansiedade, seguida de estresse e depressão, inclusive em nível patológico. Foram apontados problemas de acesso, falta de conhecimento para o uso de tecnologias digitais de comunicação e informação; dificuldades de gerenciamento da vida profissional e doméstica e sobrecarga de trabalho. Nesse sentido, os resultados apontam para a necessidade de investimento em infraestrutura, formação e suporte emocional aos professores.
Eficácia do uso de produtos derivados de plantas em doenças infecciosas e biofilmes bucais: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Dos Santos André Azevedo , Teixeira Bráulio de Almeida , Barbosa David Henrique Xavier , Araújo Emmanuel Melquíades , Galvão José Lucas Ferreira Marques , Santos José Roberto Dantas de Andrade , Oliveira Nayana da Rocha , Lima Edeltrudes de Oliveira
Published: September 2023

Introdução: O uso de antimicrobianos é muitas vezes necessário no manejo das doenças infecciosas bucais. Infelizmente, essas drogas ocasionam com frequência efeitos colaterais desagradáveis, sendo o mais grave a resistência microbiana. Nesse contexto, produtos derivados de plantas surgem como fontes abundantes de novos compostos biologicamente ativos, de maior potência, eficácia e segurança. Na odontologia, uma das aplicações mais estudadas para esses produtos tem sido justamente no manejo das doenças infecciosas bucais. Objetivo: Realizar um levantamento dos ensaios clínicos que avaliaram a eficácia de produtos derivados de plantas no controle do biofilme ou na prevenção e/ou tratamento das principais doenças infecciosas bucais. Metodologia: Foram selecionados 28 artigos, por meio de busca eletrônica nas bases MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO e Web of Science. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos realizados em humanos, em língua inglesa, publicados entre 2014 e 2023, e que avaliassem a eficácia de produtos derivados de plantas no controle de biofilmes bucais ou na prevenção/tratamento da cárie dentária, doenças periodontais, candidíase bucal ou herpes labial. Resultados e Discussão: O enxaguante bucal, composto por óleos essenciais ou seus componentes isolados, foi o principal produto testado. Quanto à finalidade, a maior parte dos estudos avaliou a eficácia dos produtos no controle do biofilme ou tratamento das doenças periodontais, principalmente gengivite. Em resumo, a maioria dos estudos encontrou eficácia para os produtos testados quando os comparou a um tratamento padrão ou a algum placebo. Conclusão: As evidências aqui encontradas apontam que produtos derivados de plantas têm potencial para representar terapias eficazes na prevenção e tratamento de doenças infecciosas bucais.
Assistência clínica a lésbicas e bissexuais: orientações aos profissionais de saúde
Authors: Souza Jenniffer Kellen Pimenta Sena , Gonçalves Caroline Reis , Paiva Isabela Guedes , Paiva Luiza Guedes , Cordeiro Elaine Vieira , Dias Juliana Augusta , Guedes Helisamara Mota
Published: September 2023

Introdução: No atendimento à saúde da mulher no contexto das diversidades de gênero e de orientações sexuais, percebe-se um atendimento ginecológico deficiente, influenciado pelo estilo heteronormativo e binário no processo de acolhimento e atendimento pelos profissionais de saúde. OBJETIVO: Orientar profissionais de saúde na consulta clínica com mulheres lésbicas e bissexuais. METODOLOGIA: Revisão narrativa nas bases de dados Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), na Política Nacional de Saúde Integral de Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais e Transsexuais, na Política Nacional de Atenção Básica e também no Instituto Nacional de Câncer. Os critérios de inclusão foram: publicações em português, inglês e espanhol, estar disponíveis gratuitamente no período de 2015 a 2020, temas referentes ao atendimento à saúde da mulher cis bissexual e homossexual. Foram encontrados 239 artigos, após análise foram selecionados 10, surgindo as categorias: Dificuldades de acesso ao serviço de saúde; formação profissional deficitária; Aspectos a serem abordados na consulta a mulher. CONCLUSÃO: Evidencia-se que o acesso da mulher lésbica e bissexual aos serviços de saúde é marcado por preconceito e diferença de tratamento. Faz-se necessária uma comunicação empática, e o desejo de promover uma consulta clínica direcionado às peculiaridades da diversidade sexual. Além das mulheres cis lésbicas e bissexuais, os homens trans e pessoas não binárias podem compartilhar o arcabouço biológico vulva-vagina. Optou-se por não abordar as especificidades desses grupos, mas registramos aqui esse ponto, para que a cada dia se produza também conteúdo de qualidade no cuidado à toda a população LGBTQIAP+.
Exploration and Analysis of Middle School Teachers' Classroom Questioning Methods from the Perspective of Dialogue Education
Authors: Yi Chen , Nasri Nurfaradilla Binti Mohamad , Jiao Jiao
Published: September 2023

Aim: This study aimed to investigate and evaluate the questioning strategies used in the classroom by middle school instructors. "What is the impact of dialogue-based questioning methods on middle school students' learning outcomes?" was the research question for the study.
 
Methodology: A methodical search technique was used to find pertinent peer-reviewed papers written in English in order to meet the research objective. Key information regarding the different types of questioning techniques, impact on student engagement, improvement of critical thinking skills, student learning outcomes, teacher-student interaction, professional development, and teacher preparation was extracted from the studies that were chosen and synthesized.
 
Results and conclusions: Results indicated that dialogue-based questioning techniques, such as open-ended inquiries, incisive inquiries, and Socratic inquiries, are successful in encouraging fruitful discussion, student participation, and the development of critical thinking abilities.
 
Recommendations: Teachers should give priority to integrating different questioning strategies in order to promote discussion, stimulate active student participation, and improve critical thinking abilities.
 
Practical Implications: The use of dialogue-based questioning techniques to improve student engagement, critical thinking, and learning outcomes, supported by efficient professional development programs, is one practical use.
Reconstruction of Corporate Liability Law in the Provision of Construction Services
Authors: Agustina  , Eddy Triono , Mansar Adi , Purnomo Sagita , Hanifah Ida , Arifin Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Objective: This research aims to discuss in depth the form of corporate legal liability in construction work and discuss comprehensively the concept of legal reconstruction of corporate liability in construction work that is worth justice, certainty and legal benefit.
 
Theoretical framework: That the vacuum of criminal law results in uncertainty and disparity in law enforcement of building failures and construction accidents in the Construction Services Law Number: 2 Year 2017, this problem can be overcome by harmonisation or legal reconstruction to harmonise construction services laws with other laws in the field of construction in order to provide justice, certainty and legal benefits for the community.
 
Method: This type of research is normative juridical with a descriptive-analytical approach, discussing existing legal symptoms and problems and testing them based on legislation and legal norms.
 
Result and conclusion: The results of this study indicate that corporate liability in construction work is divided into three namely administrative, civil and criminal liability. The concept of legal reconstruction of corporate liability in construction work is: setting criminal sanctions for construction accidents and building failures, restructuring the form of administrative sanctions for work safety violations into criminal sanctions, as well as setting general provisions on the definition of construction accidents, construction safety and construction work failures. That legal reconstruction is needed as an effort to overcome the emptiness and disparity of criminal law enforcement of construction accidents and building failures in Law Number: 2 of 2017 concerning Construction Services, in the form of criminal sanction arrangements, regulating general provisions regarding the definition of construction accidents, construction safety and construction work failures, and revitalising administrative sanctions against K4 violations.
 
Originality/Value: This research is conducted with case studies of building failures and construction accidents in construction work. This research discusses comprehensively how the form of corporate liability for building failures or construction accidents. Novelty in this research is original because it offers a reconstruction concept of corporate legal liability in construction work based on fairness and legal certainty.
Infective endocarditis A systematic review with risk factors etiopathogenesis and newer diagnostic and prophylaxis recommendations
Authors:   Final MBBS, Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India., gupta Khyati
Published: September 2023

Infective endocarditis is an infection of mural endocardium and valves of heart. It is a relatively rare disease but significant because of its high inpatient and 1 year mortality rate of 20-25%. It leaves its mark with long lasting complications even in patients who get cured. It is more common in males than in females.
Conjunctival nevus superimposed on a Pterygium with a possible corneal involvement
Authors:   Mohammed V University of Rabat, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Morocco., Y Saoiabi
Published: September 2023

The presented photograph shows a suspicious lesion of conjunctival nevus in a 42-year-old patient. The patient reported that the lesion has been present since childhood and she does not believe that it has increased in size. The lesion is located near the temporal limbus and is superimposed on an early pterygium.
The impact of being bullied during childhood on lower academic performance among secondary school students in Dar es salaam
Authors:   Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, Tanzania., Mwakanyamale Adela A
Published: September 2023

The current study investigated the impact of being bullied during childhood on lower academic performance among secondary school students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We hypothesized that secondary school students who had been bullied during childhood could have lower academic performance compared to those who had not been bullied.
Mastoid adenocarcinoma revealed by chronic otitis media
Authors:   Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery department, IBN ROCHD University hospital, faculty of medicine and pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco., Loudghiri Myriam
Published: September 2023

The diagnosis of primary carcinoma in the mastoid bone is usually made while performing a mastoidectomy in an effort to control presumed chronic mastoiditis. The chronic infection, purulent otorrhea, and severe otalgia, are the main warning signs of carcinoma of the middle ear or external auditory canal. If the amount of bony mastoid destruction is out of proportion, malignancy should be strongly suspected.
Nuclear morphometry and stereological analysis of gastrocnemius and pectoralis major muscle tissue from MDX mice supplemented or not with creatine for sixteen weeks
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine of Jundiai, Jundiai, Sao Paulo, Brazil., Fernandes Victor Augusto Ramos
Published: September 2023

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease that causes a reduction in the expression of dystrophin, thus, with the reduction of the levels of this protein, a progression of muscle atrophy, reduction of strength and physical impairments is identified, which culminates in death from inability to contract the respiratory muscles. Creatine is a dietary supplement that helps maintain strength and recent findings indicate a potential anti-inflammatory effect of this amine. The present study aimed to compare the progress of muscular dystrophy in terms of inflammation, presence of intramuscular glycogen and tissue fibrosis in the gastrocnemius and pectoralis major muscles of MDX mice. We selected 20 MDX mice that were supplemented or not with creatine at a dosage of 0.3 grams per kilogram of body weight, for 16 weeks. After that, the gastrocnemius and pectoralis major were extracted for morphological and morphometric analysis. The inflammatory progress derived from Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects animals, even when supplemented, however, in a less forceful and disabling way, enabling them to have less functional damage. Nevertheless, the supplemented animals have a greater stock of intramuscular glycogen in the evaluated gastrocnemius tissue, a factor that corroborates with the survival and better quality of movement in these animals, given the availability of energy for the contraction of this musculature. Furthermore, a lower frequency and extent of tissue fibrosis is observed in supplemented animals, aspects that enable longer survival and qualify creatine, even in an experimental condition, as an auxiliary supplement in the treatment of a severe dystrophic condition, acting mainly in the maintenance of strength and reduction of local tissue fibrosis.
Cervical transpedicular irrigation and drainage in a patient with cervical spondylodiscitis after hypopharyngeal cancer treatment A case report
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea., Lee Byung Ho
Published: September 2023

Cervical spondylodiscitis is a rare condition, but it is usually associated with rapid neurological deterioration so urgent surgical intervention mostly is indicated. We are presenting a case of cervical spondylodiscitis in a patient with a history of cancer hypopharynx. The patient had lateral pharyngotomy-wide excision followed by radiotherapy, but the presence of an epidural abscess made surgical intervention inevitable. Anterior cervical debridement might lead to esophageal perforation due to the extensive tissue scaring, so transpedicular irrigation and drainage technique was decided. Our emerging MPPP technique allows us to do safe and effective debridement, however, there were some concerns regarding cervical pedicle screw insertion. So, we are reporting the first case of transpedicular curettage and drainage using the freehand cervical pedicle screw insertion technique for the treatment of cervical SD. After surgery, the infection subsided with no need for further intervention. Ultimately, the transpedicular irrigation and drainage technique is effective and less aggressive treatment for cervical SD after hypopharyngeal cancer treatment.
More than an anal abscess An atypical pancreatic pseudocyst clinical presentation
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, R. dos Lagoeiros 43, 5000-508 Vila Real, Portugal., Guidi Goncalo
Published: September 2023

A 50-year-old man presented to the emergency department due to painful perianal swelling.
Intra pelvic migration of the femoral head in two cases of septic arthritis in Uganda
Authors:   Orthopedic Department, CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, Kisubi, Uganda., Antonio Loro
Published: September 2023

Pediatric and septic arthritis are common presentations in the pediatric population in low economic countries. The lack of early diagnosis and prompt treatment can lead to severe complications. This report describes two cases of the rare complication of intra-pelvic migration of the femoral head following septic arthritis of the hip. It also highlights some challenges faced in the treatment of these conditions in resource poor settings.
Life Story of a Mycotic Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
Authors:   Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center West Virginia University-Charleston, USA., Kabirian Borna Amir
Published: September 2023

A 29-year-old woman with a history of IV heroin use presented to the emergency department with hemoptysis. Prior to admission, she had a large tricuspid valve vegetation with embolism to the left lower lobe (Figure 1A). At that time, she had an embolic event to the right lower lobe pulmonary artery (Figure 1B) and underwent tricuspid valvuloplasty. Intraoperative microbiology confirmed Candida albicans.
Osteoma of external auditory canal A case report
Authors:   Senior resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Postgraduate Institute and Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Pimpri, Maharashtra, India., Gupta Shriya
Published: September 2023

Osteomas are benign bone neoplasms most commonly found in the frontoethmoidal area. Temporal bone osteoma is a rare entity. External auditory canal osteoma present as a solitary, unilateral and slow-growing pedunculated mass in the bony canal. Here, we present an unusual presentation of this entity.
Flattned nose revealing syphilitic aortitis
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fes, Morocco., Douhi Zakia
Published: September 2023

Flattled nose also called syphilis nose is a deformation of the nose due to the destruction of the cartilage of the nasal septum : the lower segment of the nose collapses, undergoing recoil and retract, becoming embedded in the upper segment. It is characteristic of congenital and tertiary syphilis [1]. We report the case of syphilitic aortitis revealed by flattened appearance of the nose.
Biobioequivalence of Immediate Release-Glibenclamide Five mg Tablets A Comparative Study in Healthy Volunteers
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan., Oshi Murtada A
Published: September 2023

Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic drug, which has long been in clinical use for diabetes mellitus.
Angiosarcoma of the scalp A zosteriform presentation
Authors:   Dermatology department, UHC Ibn- Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco., Tahiri Hajar
Published: September 2023

Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and agressive tumor with poor outcome, and early diagnosis is paramount, but its often delayed because of the long delay in the appearance of lesions and the variable clinical presentation of this neoplasia. This article reports the case of an 84-year-old patient who presented with persistant ulcerated placard of the scalp and face evolving since one year and treated as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Incisional biopsy revealed a morphological aspect of high grade angiosarcoma with CD 31 + / CD 34 -. An extension workup made of thoraco-abdominal and pelvic CT scans showed hepatic, adrenal and bone metastasis. Given his advanced age, and his general condition and visceral metastasis at the moment of diagnosis, the decision of the multidisciplinary concertation meeting was to put him under palliative care, he passed away 8 months after the diagnosis of angiosarcoma was made, 18 months after the occurrence of the first symptoms. Cutaneous angiosarcoma (CA) is a rare aggressive malignant tumor, that occurs in elderly white man. Because of the variability of its presentation and its insidious evolution, the appearance of lesions may not concern patients or practitioners for some time,Therefore correct diagnosis may be delayed, often dramatically limiting the tools of treatment options and altering the outcome of the patients.
Abnormal origin of the left coronary artery
Authors:   Radiology Department, Chu Ibn Sina, Rabat, Morocco., Ghita El Adioui
Published: September 2023

A 31-year-old female with a medical history of unexplained syncope presented with atypical chest pain. The patient has a healthy lifestyle and no risk factors.
Análisis de vibración en entrepisos patrimoniales de madera.
Authors: Donoso-Gómez Andrés , Maldonado-Noboa Juan , Maldonado-Noboa Cesar
Published: September 2023

Este estudio riguroso se centró en el análisis de la salud estructural de la ex unidad educativa Febres Cordero de la ciudad de Cuenca, particularmente en el entrepiso de madera del auditorio situado en el bloque patrimonial. Se identificaron patologías significativas, incluyendo polillas, pudrición, y daños estructurales, subrayando una necesidad crítica de intervención. Se llevaron a cabo pruebas de compresión y flexión, revelando una disminución considerable en la capacidad de la madera patrimonial en comparación con una madera nueva: 39.394% en compresión2.74% en flexión, y 79.535% en los módulos de elasticidad. Además, un análisis vibratorio y de deflexiones demostró que la estructura estaba sometida a un desgaste considerable. Como respuesta a estos retos, se propuso un refuerzo integral utilizando elementos de acero de secciones C 150x50x4mm y tubos de 50x50x3mm. Esta estrategia de refuerzo tiene como objetivo reducir la vibración y la deflexión del entrepiso a un estándar recomendado de L/480, proteger y conservar la madera patrimonial, y mejorar la seguridad y durabilidad de la edificación. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de la interacción entre la madera y el acero, optimizando la distribución de esfuerzos para proteger la madera. Este estudio destaca la importancia de las intervenciones de conservación y rehabilitación en las estructuras patrimoniales, enfocándose no solo en la preservación de estos edificios para las generaciones futuras, sino también en asegurar su estabilidad y seguridad.
OS IMPACTOS INVISÍVEIS DA MINERAÇÃO DE PEQUENA ESCALA DA OPALA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PEDRO II – PI: FATORES INIBIDORES DO DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL
Authors: Rodrigues Rodrigo Amaral
Published: September 2023

Os impactos gerados pela atividade mineradora de pequena escala abrangem diversas áreas e ocasionam consequências nocivas, concentradas nos âmbitos econômicos, sociais, ambientais e institucionais. Apesar de ser uma atividade extrativista tradicional realizada de maneira artesanal, a Mineração de Pequena Escala da opala presente no município de Pedro II tem causado impactos complexos em áreas diversas os quais têm sido relativizados e tornados invisíveis no contexto local. Este estudo objetiva jogar luz na invisibilidade dos impactos nocivos causados pela atividade minerária da opala no município de Pedro II a partir da perspectiva do desenvolvimento local. Este trabalho constituiu-se numa pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, através do método estudo de caso, apresentando como fonte de dados, artigos, livros, relatórios técnicos, visita in loco e entrevistas semiestruturadas com sujeitos envolvidos na extração, industrialização e comercialização das gemas de opala. Os resultados obtidos indicam a existência de impactos nocivos que alinhados a ineficiência de políticas públicas que integrem a pluralidade dos interesses envolvidos e a inanição dos órgãos de fiscalização e fomento tem favorecido a perpetuação do trabalho informal, a comercialização no mercado paralelo das gemas, a modificação da paisagem e do espaço que termina por comprometer a fauna e flora. Por serem considerado como inerentes a atividade minerária de pequena escala e não próprios da atividade minerária local, os impactos trazidos pela mineração da opala   são relativizados e não visíveis como danosos para o contexto local. Tais consequências se configuram como inibidores do desenvolvimento local. Sendo assim, identificar, analisar e jogar luz nos impactos nocivos presentes na mineração da opala são essenciais para o despertar de novas atitudes que venham favorecer do desenvolvimento local. Salienta-se ainda que este estudo visa ainda contribuir para o enriquecimento de discussões mais formais e racionais sobre mineração e desenvolvimento local.
Critical Analysis on the Theoretical Discussion Concerning the Concept of Sustainability and Project Management
Authors: Sule M. Aliyu , Nathaniel Jemimah
Published: September 2023

This study discusses reviews literature the most notable works in the field of program management and SDGs. Then it presents and critically analyses the theoretical discussion concerning the concept of sustainability and Project Management. It explores the history of sustainability and its goals as well as its importance and relevance to the environment. Also, there is in-depth literature on sustainable Project Management and the area that the concept can be incorporated. All literature reviewed in this chapter is geared towards achieving the aim of the research. The final subchapter then presents the theoretical model constructed by the author, which lays the foundation of the present research.
Technological Change and Organizational Performance of Commercial Banks in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Authors: Atimi-Yousuo Micheal King
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between technological change and organizational performance of commercial banks in Bayelsa State. The research adopted survey design method which comprises of 100 respondents drawn from 15 commercial banks in Bayelsa State sampled with questionnaire. The study used Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient (rs) to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The study found out that technological adoption has a significant and weak positive relationship with operational performance and financial performance in commercial banks in Bayelsa State. The study concludes that technological adoption contributes significantly to the modeled outcomes of operational performance and financial performance. The study recommended that the commercial banks should be ready to adapt to new technology and modern ways of production that can help facilitate improvement in sales and to maximize profit.
Money Market and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Authors: Gbanador Monday A. , Makwe Emmanuel U. , Okonma Mark C.
Published: September 2023

This study investigated the impact of money market on the economic growth in Nigeria, 1991- 2020. The ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The Gross domestic product (GDP) was used as proxy for economic growth while Treasury bills, Commercial papers (CP) and Bankers’ acceptances (BA) were used as proxy for the money market variables. Tests such as descriptive analysis, unit root, bounds test for cointegration, ARDL, serial correlation, heteroskedasticity and granger causality tests were conducted. The results revealed that there is a significant but positive impact of TB, CP, BA on the GDP. The study recommended that that the Monetary authority should initiate policies that would encourage Money market operations while CBN surveillance role should be proactive in order to check practices that could undermine or sabotage market integrity and soundness
Performance Management and Employees’ Effectiveness in Union Bank Nigeria Plc, Abia State
Authors: Ozioma Nwoko Victoria , Emerole Okwudili Bede , Osuala Alex Emmy
Published: September 2023

The study focused on performance management and employees’ effectiveness in Union Bank Nigeria Plc. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the influence of performance appraisal on employees’ goal attainment, examine the effect of training and development on employees’ approach to job requirement and ascertain the effect of organisational reward system on employees’ goal attainment in Union Bank Nigeria Plc. Survey research design were adopted. The target population of the study consists of all the employees of Union Bank Nigeria Plc in Abia State. Primary data were used. Multiple Regression analysis was used to analysed the objectives. Major findings revealed that: At 1% level (Sig < .01) of significance there is a positive and significant relationship between performance appraisal variables and employees’ goal attainment. At 1% level (Sig < .01) of significance there is a positive and significant relationship between training and development variables and employees’ approach to job requirement in Union Bank Nigeria Plc. Based on the findings, the study concluded that performance management have a significant and positive effect on employees’ effectiveness in Union Bank Nigeria Plc. However, the study recommended that: Union Bank Nigeria Plc management should sustain their performance appraisal programmes, but practical effort should be made to fine-tune the performance appraisal programme of the bank to correct the anomalies pointed out in the analysis result. Union Bank Nigeria Plc management should ensure that their performance appraisal processes are explicit, transparent, reflecting the actual performance of the each individual, and objective feedback on performance should always be provided.
Impact of the Security Situation on Cereal Production in Burkina Faso : The Case of Sourou Province (Burkina Faso)
Authors: Jacques KONKOBO , Jean SOMÉ Nifababé , Corentin SOMÉ Yélézouomin Stéphane
Published: September 2023

Agriculture is the main socio-economic activity of the population in Sahelian countries. However, agricultural production conditions do not provide assurance, as farmers are regularly faced with an upsurge in natural adverse weather conditions, which are manifestations of the effects of climatic variability and soil poverty. In Burkina Faso, these constraints on agricultural production are exacerbated by the security situation, with repeated attacks in farming areas causing farmers to abandon their fields. The aim of this study is to analyse the impact of the security situation on cereal production in Sourou province. The methodological approach is based on documentary research, and the collection and analysis of quantitative data on the areas of fields sown and on cereal production in tonnes from the 2005-2006 agricultural season to the 2020-2021 season. The results of the analyses show that field areas and cereal production in tonnes fell sharply together during the 2014-2015 crop year, corresponding to the start of the security crisis in Burkina Faso. From 2015 to the present day, Sourou province has counted almost 5,000 displaced people living in 46 villages in the communes of Toéni, Gomboro, Toughan, Di and Komboro. All these people have fled attacks by unidentified individuals, forcing them to abandon their villages and fields. As a result, there is a correlation between the fall in the area sown and the fall in cereal production.
Bureaucratic Features and Job Performance in Nigeria: A Study of Delta State Civil Service
Authors: ERUDE Shalom Ufuoma , IGERE William , OKEREKA Onofere Princewill
Published: September 2023

The study was premised on Bureaucratic Features and Job Performance in the Civil Service of Delta State. Bureaucracy as a concept was popularized by the German Sociopolitical Philosopher, Max Weber. Ideally speaking, the principles of bureaucracy, fit a very large organization, like the civil service. However, the practice of it in Nigeria is somewhat of a challenge, due to certain unnecessary delays and strict adherence to protocols. Bureaucratic bottlenecks cum red tape, has been a hydra problem in most large organization (the civil service, in particular), touching all aspects of its activities. Bureaucratic bottleneck, refers to the unwarranted stampede in getting things done, in the civil service. It has affected the level of productivity in no small ways. It ranges from, stunting productivity level and/or job performance in various organizations (the Civil service mostly affected). One of the myriad of factors responsible for job performance, is motivation. Motivation, is a major determinant in productivity. If people are happy, fairly treated or so, it goes onto influencing their working attitude. Aside the problem of bottlenecks in the civil service, other factors affect job performance. As earlier established, lack of motivation in the civil service, is a major cause for the epileptic nature of job performance. The structure of the civil service, does not give much room for the welfare (psychological, mental, emotional, etc) of the servants. Another major determinant on job performance in the civil service, is managerial style. Managers are leaders, in an organization. There is a high level of recklessness on the top echelon of the civil service. Rather than, for managers to be up and doing, they end up mismanaging, embezzling, squandering, and looting public funds. There is a very high level of corruption, nepotism, what have you. There is also, the problem of age falsification. Age falsification, which is the deliberate misrepresentation
Análise dos métodos modernos de detecção de câncer oculto de mama
Authors: Moraes Tamires Rosalino , Motta Leonardo França , Manhães Fernanda Castro , Norberg Antonio Neres
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e avaliar as opções diagnósticas contemporâneas em pacientes com carcinoma oculto de mama, compilando achados da literatura mais recente a respeito da identificação da doença e estrategias para melhores desfechos para os pacientes. Para isto, foi realizada uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre o tema, através da base de dados National Library of Medicine (via PubMed), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Google Scholar, utilizando os seguintes termos unidos pelo operador booleano AND: “occult”, “breast”, “cancer”, “carcinoma” e “diagnosis”. Foram selecionados estudos clínicos publicados na íntegra nos últimos 10 anos, em inglês ou português e que seguiam a temática abordada. O protocolo de detecção ideal baseia-se na combinação de diversos métodos de detecção do câncer oculto de mama, mas tal procedimento exige personalização do tratamento, implica em maiores custos e depende dos recursos disponíveis em cada unidade de atendimento em saúde. Avalia-se que a adoção clínica futura será baseada em combinações seguras e eficazes de dispositivos e agentes de contraste que são facilmente integrados ao fluxo de trabalho da sala de cirurgia, que atendam às necessidades do usuário e com menores custos.
Brincar ao ar livre na educação infantil: Publicações no período 2016 – 2021
Authors: Caires Beatriz dos Santos , Lima Edinayara de Pádua , Silva Larissa Manzano
Published: September 2023

O presente Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso se refere ao brincar ao ar livre na Educação Infantil. O objetivo desta pesquisa consistiu em realizar um mapeamento de estudos produzidos no Brasil que tratem do brincar ao ar livre nas creches e pré-escolas, identificando, em publicações disponíveis no Google Acadêmico: título, autor, instituição do autor, tipo de publicação, ano de publicação, endereço eletrônico, resumo (se houver). Com esta investigação, pretendeu-se responder à seguinte questão de pesquisa: o que dizem os estudos produzidos no Brasil, no período 2016-2021, que tratam do brincar ao ar livre na Educação Infantil? Como instrumento de coleta de dados foi utilizado um levantamento bibliográfico, no Google Académico, de pesquisas realizadas no período 2016-2021. Os principais resultados apontam que o ano de 2021 recebeu maior quantidade de publicações e o principal tipo de publicação é o artigo, onde firmam-se, essencialmente, os benefícios da prática do brincar e do brincar na Primeira Infância, a valorização do contato com a natureza, a exploração dos espaços, a formação de personalidade e autonomia da criança e o papel do adulto diante deste momento.
Adolecentes em ensino médio: Inclusão, protagonismo e empoderamento
Authors: Ferreira Ana Beatriz Medeiros , Santana Washington José de , Duarte Ana Estela Brandão
Published: September 2023

Este artigo pretende explanar o título que irá descrever sobre; adolescentes em ensino médio: inclusão, protagonismo e empoderamento, a temática justifica-se ao olhar o programa de protagonismo juvenil, implementado no ensino médio nas escolas integrais de Pernambuco, os avanços encontrados e evidenciados nas unidades escolares, a promoção do protagonismo, vislumbrando a autoestima elevada dos estudantes, a inclusão e com isso o seu empoderamento. A metodologia evidencia uma pesquisa bibliográfica, se respaldando no teórico Edgar Morin, alguns autores que corroboram com a epistemologia humanista e sua complexidade. Para o arcabouço teórico também foram pesquisados artigos científicos, no scielo, livros, dissertações e revistas cientificas para embasar a pesquisa; com uma abordagem qualitativa as impressões são descritas de forma empírica e subjetiva. Teremos dois capítulos, o primeiro: A inclusão dos adolescentes no ensino médio, decorre sobre a inclusão dos adolescentes no ensino médio, o encontro com seus pares de forma bastante peculiar, pois procuram se “encaixar”, se agrupando por afinidades, quer sejam intelectuais, emocionais ou espirituais. O segundo capitulo o protagonismo e o empoderamento que resulta em inclusão, decorre sobre a tomada da decisão para que a inclusão aconteça, o compromentimento das politicas publicas do Estado Pernambuco, a trajetoria das escolas do integral em relação ao programa de protagonismo. O protagonismo juvenil , inclusão, a autoestima e empoderamento se misturam em uma relação simbiótica onde uma depende da outra para apropriação de ações que irão ajudar na vida pessoal e profissional. As relações interpessoais na educação integral com os protagonistas perpassa por diversas fases de crescimento, verificou-se que estas fases de crescimento são apropriações de ideias e ideais de transformação.
O estudo da Paleontologia na educação básica: Alfabetizando e construindo o conhecimento
Authors: Santos Adelcio Machado dos , Farias Flavir Rodrigues
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar como o ensino da Paleontologia vem sendo aplicado nos currículos escolares da educação básica no Brasil. O estudo leva em conta a sua compreensão e a sua prática delimitada pelos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN) e na Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional de n° 9394/1996 do Ministério da Educação. Como forma de pesquisa, foi utilizada a revisão integrativa da literatura, a partir de fontes secundárias publicadas sobre os temas encontrados nas bibliografias. Por ser uma ciência interdisciplinar, a Paleontologia é vista e construída a partir de um tema transversal nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem das ciências. Demonstra a importância cada vez mais de levar aos nossos educandos conhecimento sobre o passado e sua relação com o meio ambiente, explorando as habilidades cognitivas com experiências lúdicas que permitam a construção do aprendizado. O ensino de Paleontologia na Educação Básica possui um papel ímpar na construção de conhecimentos e no processo de ensino/aprendizagem dos educandos na Educação Básica. É fato que ela transborda importantes temas que se validam nas constantes pesquisas e nas suas expansões voltadas para as ideias científicas defensoras da Teoria da Evolução do Planeta e dos Seres Vivos através do tempo. Assim, mostra-se que é preciso conhecer a nossa história, para seguir aprendendo com o nosso passado e prosseguirmos no melhoramento dos resultados do nosso futuro.
Explorando os Equivalentes Termomecânico e Termoelétrico por meio de Experimentos Virtuais Simulados
Authors: Pedroso Luciano Soares , Costa Giovanni Armando da , Teixeira Renato Aparecido
Published: September 2023

O artigo enfatiza a importância das simulações computacionais, especificamente os Experimentos Virtuais Simulados (EVS), no ensino de Física, concentrando-se no experimento de Joule sobre o Equivalente Termomecânico. Estas simulações, baseadas em dados experimentais reais, representam uma ferramenta educacional altamente eficaz e inovadora, oferecendo aos estudantes a oportunidade de explorar conceitos complexos de maneira prática e interativa. Uma característica notável dos EVS é sua estreita relação com experimentos reais de laboratório. Ao serem desenvolvidos com base em dados obtidos em situações reais, essas simulações aproximam os estudantes das condições reais de experimentação, proporcionando uma experiência de aprendizado mais autêntica e rica em contexto, permitindo que os estudantes não apenas compreendam os conceitos teóricos, mas também os apliquem em cenários práticos, desenvolvendo uma compreensão mais profunda e significativa da Física. Além disso, os EVS oferecem a flexibilidade de experimentação virtual, permitindo que os estudantes ajustem variáveis, realizem medições com boa precisão e observem os resultados imediatamente. Isso contribui para a exploração ativa e a descoberta de relações complexas entre variáveis físicas, promovendo a resolução de problemas e o desenvolvimento de habilidades de pensamento crítico. No contexto da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) para o ensino médio, as simulações dos EVS promovem o diálogo entre a Física e as tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC), preparando os estudantes para um mundo cada vez mais orientado pela tecnologia.