bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Periodontitis, Its Associations, and Prevention
Authors: N. Alawaji Yasmine
Published: December 2022

The ultimate goal of studying associations with diseases is to plan, implement, and evaluate preventive strategies. Today, after reviewing the body of evidence, one needs to ask: What has not been learned yet regarding periodontitis associations and its prevention? Current recommendations to prevent periodontitis are mostly limited to individual patient care while population-based approaches are nearly absent. Current strategies are not only time-consuming and costly but can be also ineffective to combat disease burden in populations. To initiate and sustain successful outcomes, prevention needs to be applied at multiple levels. Interventions need to target unhealthy behaviors along with their associated social and physical environmental constraints. The chapter presents highlights from current research on associations with periodontitis, its limitations, and the need to understand pathways linking periodontitis with its exposures over the life course. Finally, a suggested multilevel strategy for periodontitis prevention was outlined.
The Porosity of Nanofiber Layers
Authors: Aghayari Sedigheh
Published: December 2022

Nanofiber layers have recently received lots of attention. These layers can be produced in various methods, but the most common is electrospinning. Therefore, this chapter focuses on the nanofiber layers from electrospinning. The porosity of nanofiber layers is a critical property. Several methods can be used to measure this value. Also, there are numerous methods for controlling and changing it. The porosity is an essential property for the application of nanofiber layers. Each application requires a unique set of porosities. As a result, measuring and controlling the porosity with high precision is critical for applying nanofiber layers. This chapter concentrated on porosity measurement and control methods and the importance of porosity in applications.
Anti-hydatidosis Potential of Sodium Valproate: Evaluating New Therapeutic Potential for Sodium Valproate
Authors: Rezaie Mohammadreza , Rahimi Reza , Eslamirad Zahra
Published: December 2022

Background: Larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus is the main cause of the hydatid cyst. Surgery, which is both aggressive and high-risk, is the most common treatment for this type of cyst. Some medicines, such as mebendazole, are also used as a complementary approach to preventing the recurrence of hydatid cysts. Objectives: Considering the approved antiparasitic effects of sodium valproate (VPA) on some parasites, this research intended to examine the potential of VPA against protoscolices and hydatid walls. Methods: Liver hydatid cysts caused by E. granulosus were collected from a slaughterhouse. Protoscolices and hydatid cysts were exposed to RPMI and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) media (control groups) or different concentrations of VPA and mebendazole in vitro. The viability of protoscolices was evaluated via light microscopy. Also, tissue changes and expression of apoptotic caspase-3 were examined in hydatid cyst walls (HCWs) using histological and immunohistochemical methods, respectively. Results: The mortality rates of VPA-treated and mebendazole-treated protoscolices were dose- and time-dependent. There was a significant difference between the intervention and control groups (P < 0.05). Tissue changes and apoptosis were observed in VPA-treated and mebendazole-treated HCWs. Conclusions: Valproate and mebendazole had significant effects on protoscolices and HCWs, although VPA exerted its effects more rapidly. It seems that VPA can be a new promising protoscolicidal agent and anti-hydatid medicine.
COVID-19 Protective Behaviors of Iranian Healthcare Workers: A Psychological Theoretical Design Analysis
Authors: Ghobadi Kamel , Rakhshanderou Sakineh , Hosseini Fatemeh , Ghaffari Mohtasham
Published: December 2022

Background: This study aimed to investigate COVID-19 protective behaviors of Iranian healthcare workers (HCWs) using an extended parallel process model (EPPM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted online on a convenience sample of 418 Iranian HCWs in 2020. Data were gathered using a standardized electronic questionnaire published on the Porsline website, designed based on the EPPM, to assess the relationships between different constructs of EPPM and COVID-19 protective behaviors. For data analysis, statistical tests, such as descriptive tests, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation test, and multiple regression analysis, were performed in SPSS version 18. Results: Most participants (40.4%) were in the age group of 30-40 years, and most were female (70.6%). Significant associations were found between COVID-19 protective behaviors and EPPM constructs of perceived self-efficacy (r = 0.373, P = 0.000), perceived response efficacy (r = 0.120, P = 0.014), and intention (r = 0.462, P = 0.000). Perceived self-efficacy (P = 0.000, beta = 0.398) and behavioral intention (P = 0.000; Beta = 0.283) were predictors of protective behaviors. Also, 34.4% of the HCWs were involved in the danger control process. Conclusions: Only one-third of the HCWs contributed to the process of COVID-19 danger control. The HCWs' motivation for protection against COVID-19 depended on their perception of self-efficacy and their perceived efficacy of COVID-19 preventive behaviors. The present results can be used to design and implement training programs to improve the protective behaviors of HCWs.
Kdy mít dítě? Představy o ideálním věku rodičovství v Evropě
Authors: Klímová Chaloupková Jana
Published: December 2022

Based on data from the European Social Survey (2018), this paper examines ideas about the ideal age to become a parent in 28 European countries. Using multi-level models, it assesses the impact of real timing of childbirth and childlessness acceptance at the country level while controlling for individual characteristics. The findings show that the variability of ideas about ideal age at the country level is relatively limited and correlates significantly with the real timing of childbearing. A higher ideal age is preferred by women, people with higher education, the childless, and parents of one child. Although at the individual level lower childlessness acceptance is associated with a preference for a lower ideal age for childbearing, at the country level this is not the case. In countries where postponement of childbearing is more advanced, differences in attitudes about the ideal age of childbearing, particularly the ideal age to become a father, by education and age are smaller. This paper contributes to the understanding of differences in the perception of age norms of childbearing in Europe and to the factors influencing the postponement of childbearing.
Personal exposure to carbon monoxide and particulate matter pollution in the urban transport microenvironment in Auckland and Christchurch
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: December 2022

Personal exposure to carbon monoxide and particulate matter pollution in the urban transport microenvironment in Auckland and Christchurch Liu, Huan Link: https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/6044 Academic usage: Visit Statistics Issue Date: 2009 Degree Grantor: The University of Auckland Rights: Copyright: the author Rights (URI): https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm Advisor: Jenny Salmond
RESEARCH REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF YEARS OF CULTIVATION ON PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF SOME TRITICALE VARIETIES
Authors: GORINOIU Gabriela , SUHAI Karina Roberta
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the research was to assess the adaptability and reactions to environmental conditions of certain triticale genotypes in order to detect genotypes that have a smaller variation in production regardless of existing climatic conditions. The research was carried out at the Lovrin Agricultural Research and Development Station, which is located in northwest Banat at about 450 north latitude and 220 east longitude, at almost equal distances from the cities of Timisoara and Arad (45-50 km). The data presented in this paper refer to the behaviour of ten varieties of autumn triticale (Plai, Titan, Stil, Haiduc, Negoiu, Oda FD, Pisc, Tulnic, Utrirom, Utrifun) in three years (2017-2019) with different climatic conditions in terms of precipitation and temperature regime. Comparative culture was placed according to the triple grid method balanced in three repetitions without repeating the basic scheme with the harvestable plot of 5 m2 . The analysis of the productions obtained was carried out both from the perspective of the influence of each genotype and the interactions between the two factors (variety and year). At the same time, the analysis of the productions was carried out by comparing 10 varieties of triticale tested with the Plai control variety and interpreting the differences with it. As a result of environmental fluctuations, a significant variability of the yield was observed from one year to another.
RESEARCH REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FUNGUS“BLACK POINT” IN SEVERAL WHEAT VARIETIES CULTIVATED IN WESTERN ROMANIA (CASE STUDY)
Authors: COTUNA Otilia , PARASCHIVU Mirela , SĂRĂȚEANU Veronica , DURĂU Carmen , RECHIȚEAN Isabela
Published: December 2022

The wheat grains can be infected in the favourable years by fungi that are producing the disease named black point. The conditions from the climatic year 2019 in western Romania have favoured this disease, a great rateof the grains being infected. Thus, the quality of the cereals in the year 2019 was highly decreased due to the fungal infections from the genus Fusariumconnected with Alternaria. The mentioned fungi are very dangerous for the health because they are producing mycotoxins. The purpose of this research was to identify the fungi associated with black pointin four wheat varieties cultivated in near Timișoara and the setting of the frequency of the diseased grains. The analysed varieties were Exotic, Rubisco,Glosa și Lovrin 6x. The identification of the fungi implied in the black point disease was realised by laboratory analyses that were consisted in the placing of the previously sterilised wheat grains on the culture medium of agar. The samples prepared in this way were incubated at a temperature of 24 oC for 18 days. There were collected data by visual and microscopy observations at two intervals of time. Identification of the fungal growth on the grains affected by black point was done at the microscope. There were evidenced fungi from the genera Alternaria and Fusarium.The higher black point frequencies were registered in the varieties Glosa (13.51%) and Exotic (10%). In the variety Lovrin 6x, the frequency of the black point diseased grains was 9.03%. The lowest black point frequency was registered in the variety Rubisco (6.10%). The great fungal contamination rate was comprised between 88.23% inthe variety Rubisco and 100% in the variety Lovrin 6x. The wheat grains were contaminated in a high rate with the fungus Fusarium graminearumin the climatic conditions of the year 2019 that was favourable for the infection.
EFFECTS OF SEED INOCULATION AND CROPPING SYSTEM ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SOME EARLY SOYBEAN VARIETIES
Authors: Simona BALAS  , Camelia URDĂ  , Luana PĂCURAR  , Florin RUSSU  , Anca BURNEA  , Marcel DUDA
Published: December 2022

In order to evaluate the influence of preceding crops and different inoculants applied to seeds, on some quality parameters (protein, fat and four fatty acids content: stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic) at three soybean varieties from 00 maturity group, a field polifactorial experiment was carried out in 2020, in the North West part of Romania (Amați village, Satu Mare county). The experiment was based on a split plot design, using plots of 700 m2, on clay-loam soil, with a lower fertility potential. Three factors were analyzed in the experiment: the preceding crops with two graduation, inoculants for soybean seeds with two graduation and soybean varieties with 3 graduations. Onix, Felix and Cristina TD soybean varieties developed at Research and Development Station for Agriculture Turda (RDSA Turda) were used as a biological material. The chemical composition of soybean seeds was especially influenced by the genetic factor. A slightly increase in protein content was identified for Cristina TD variety, in the experimental variant with soybean included in 5 years rotation and when the seeds were inoculated with Polyriz S.
RESEARCH ON THE BEHAVIOR OF SOME VARIETIES OF TRITICALE FOR SILOSIS, IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE BANAT PLAIN
Authors: Marinel Nicolae HORABLAGA  , Cristian BOSTAN  , Adrian BRATU  , Luminiţa COJOCARIU  , Adina HORABLAGA  , Loredana COPĂCEAN  , Despina-Maria BORDEAN
Published: December 2022

Triticale is a cereal widely used lately due to its high production potential of both grains and biomass and its multiple uses in both animal feed (feed) and humans (flour, flakes, alcohol). The development of the livestock sector will also have the effect of increasing the areas cultivated with fodder plants. In addition to increasing the cultivated areas, a diversification of the assortment of crops with multiple uses is also desired. Increasing the production capacity per unit area, the study of several varieties (lines) of triticale (Triticosecale Witt.) And the selection of the most competitive contributing to the achievement of this objective.. The purpose of this research is to study varieties (lines) of triticale (Triticosecale Witt.) In terms of their production capacity (green mass) and adaptation to pedo-climatic conditions specific to the Banat Plain, in order to enrich the current range of forage plants for silo, given the ever-increasing needs for feed in the context of a growing demand for animal products. We chose for this study nine varieties (lines) of triticale (Triticosecale Witt.), Noted: TMV1, TMV2, TMV3, TMV4, TMV5, TMV6, TMV7, TMV8, TMV9, in order to evaluate them in terms of the main characters that contribute to the achievement green mass production for silage and selection of the most valuable genotypes for breeding. The green mass productions of the nine varieties of triticale were directly influenced by the values of the studied productivity traits. Regarding the yield per plant, the character, the height of the plants contributes to the greatest extent; the TMV7 triticale variety has the highest value in terms of this production character. From the analysis of the synthesis of mass productions in order to ensilage obtained by the studied triticale varieties, in 2018 - 2020, it is found that the best production results, in the conditions of Timisoara were recorded by TMV7 registering an average production of 44.53 t.ha-1 green mass. Based on the results recorded, under the given conditions, the TMV7 triticale line is classified for future improvement programs.
STUDIES REGARDING WHEAT LEAVES INVESTMENTS IN RELATION WITH NITROGEN SUPPLY
Authors: Adina-Daniela DATCU  , Florin SALA
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research was to describe the behavior of some determined and calculated indices for wheat leaves samples in relation with ammonium nitrate fertilizing dose. Also, relations between these indices were done.  Wheat, Triticum aestivum, Ciprian cultivar, was grown within the Didactic Station of Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara in 2018-2019 agricultural year. Here the soil can be described as cambic chernozem, partially gleized. Wheat plants were fertilized with ammonium nitrate in five experimental doses, 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1, respectively. Healthy, intact, with no visible damage leaves were harvested (BBCH Code 45) and taken into a laboratory. The samples were scanned, dried in an oven, incinerated and organic matter per surface (OMPS) was determined. This index described the realized investments in organic substances in the case of leaves and had bigger values for doses between 100 and 200 kg ha-1 N. Moreover, classical gravimetric indices, LDW – leaf dry weight, LAC – leaf ash content, OM – organic matter, were determined in order to realize correlation analysis between all parameters. Also, foliar areas, perimeters and lengths were determined. Mathematical models for foliar area, leaf dry weight and organic matter determination in relation with other indices were developed. Positive correlation were noticed between the majority of the studied indices. Also, PCA and Cluster analysis were realized, resulting in two major groups of plants: those fertilized with N0 and N50, and another group formed by N100, N150 and N200 group.
RESEARCH REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS ON WINTER WHEAT, IN THE PEDOCLIMATIC CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL OF MOLDAVIA
Authors: Alexandra LEONTE  , Alina AGAPIE  , Paula Lucelia PINTILIE  , Adina Cătălina DRUȚU  , Georgiana AMARGHIOALEI  , Sabina EȘANU
Published: December 2022

Winter wheat is one of the agricultural plants that reacts positively to the application of fertilizers in all soil and climatic conditions in our country. Factors that influence the effectiveness of fertilizers and create dosing difficulties, require the organization of a certain long-term experience for complex research of complex interactions plant x soil x fertilizer x climate and their effect on plant productivity, established in Secuieni in 1975.  This paper presents the results obtained in a long-term experience with chemical fertilizers (NP) in winter wheat crop, located in Agricultural Research and Development Station Secuieni Neamț (A.R.D.S. Secuieni, Neamț), during 2019-2021. The experience takes place in the experimental field of the unit, on a typical cambic faeoziom (chernozem) soil, with medium texture, and its an bifactorial type (N x P) and were placed according to the method of subdivided plots, in five repetitions: the factor A phosphorus, with the following graduations: P0, P40, P80, P120 and P160 and factor B nitrogen, with the following graduations: N0, N40, N80, N120 and N160. The winter wheat culture is part of a three-year crop rotation with beans – winter wheat - corn. Following in rotation after beans, no nitrogen fertilizers were applied at the establishment of the crop. The variety studied is the Glosa variety, created at N.A.R.D.I. Fundulea (National Institute for Agricultural Research and Development Fundulea). In the climatic conditions of the two experimental years (2019-2021) the yields obtained from the application of chemical fertilizers varied depending on the applied dose. In the first year of testing, the yield varied in very high limits, from 3232kg ha-1 in the non-fertilized version and up to 6525 kg ha-1 in the version fertilized with N120P80. In the second year, the minimum yield was obtained in the version in which no fertilizer was applied dose, of 6133 kg ha-1, and the variant in which the fertilizer doses of N120P120 were applied obtained the highest yield, of 9429 kg ha-1. On average, the factors studied greatly influenced winter wheat yield, which variet within large limits, between 4683 kg ha-1 (N0P0) and 7787 kg ha-1 (N120P120).
ESTIMATION OF HETEROSIS AND POTENCE RATIO FOR PLANT YIELD IN HOT PEPPER
Authors: Icoana SOAMES  , Adriana CIULCA  , Emilian MADOSA  , Sorin CIULCA
Published: December 2022

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L) is widespread and cultivated for its pungent fruits worldwide and used for fresh consumption or dry powder. The biological material was composed of six hot pepper genotypes, genetically and ecologically differentiated, used as parents and 15 hybrids of half-diallel crosses between these parents.  The aim of this research was to estimate the level of heterosis and breeding potential for plant yield of 15 F1 hybrids between six hot pepper parents, in order to identify and select promising crosses for improvement programs of hot pepper. In terms of heterobeltiosis, only the crosses Cs3 x Cayenne (122.81%) and Cs3 x Cs2 (5.02%) showed a higher plant yield than the best parent, with increases between 23.6 and 513 g. For 63.5% of the crosses the inheritance of plant yield was under the control of incomplete dominance, who acts bidirectional. In the crosses: Cs3 x Ar4, Cs2 x Sigaretta bionda and Ar4 x Sigaretta bionda the incomplete dominance acts in the direction of increasing plant yield, while at crosses: Cs3 x Sigaretta bionda, Cs2 x Ico, Cayenne x Sigaretta bionda, Cayenne x Ico, Ar4 x Ico and Sigaretta bionda x Ico, this type of dominance has negative effects on plant yield. The over dominance has been associated with positive alleles in hybrids Cs3 x Cayenne and Cs3 x Cs2, and with negative alleles at Cs 2 x Cayenne, Cs 2 x Ar 4 şi Cayenne x Ar 4 crosses, respectively. In the case of the Cs3 x Ico cross, the dominance effects do not influence the inheritance of this trait. The crosses Cs3 x Ico, Cs3 x Cayenne and Sigaretta bionda x Ico presented the highest breeding potential for plant yield, representing a promising pre-breeding material for improvement of hot pepper yield.
EXPRESSION OF THE PRODUCTIVITY OF SOME VARIETIES OF DIOIC HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA L.), IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE BANAT PLAIN
Authors: Anca Ofelia PANDA  , C.C. BUZNA  , Cătălina COJOCARIU  , Otilia COTUNA  , Georgeta POP
Published: December 2022

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), first mentioned in China, is widely grown around the world, being a plant with a wide utility. It is a sustainable industrial crop with a high yield, the products obtained from hemp being biodegradable, recyclable and reusable. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the production of stems in some varieties of dioic hemp in the climatic conditions specific to the Banat plain. In the research field of the hemp breeding laboratory (Cannabis sativa L.), from Agricultural Research and Development Station Lovrin, Timiş county, an experiment with 10 varieties of dioic hemp of different origins was placed, and has been cultivated for the production of the experimental years 2016 - 2018. The experiment was organized according to the method of randomized blocks, with a distance between rows of 12.5 cm ensuring 45 seeds per square meter. From the analysis of the production results for ten varieties of hemp for stems, it can be concluded that the production of stems was different both from one year to another and between varieties. In 2016, the maximum production of stems was 16055 kg.ha-1 registered by the Silvana variety, and six hemp varieties (Armanca, Fibramulta, Carmagniola, Hungary, Felina, Kuban) fall into the production class of 15000 - 16000 kg.ha-1. In 2017, the highest production was 12635 kg.ha-1 obtained by the Kuban variety along with four other varieties of hemp for stems (Lovrin 110, Silvana, Felina, Tyumen -85) in the range of values between 12000 - 13000 kg.ha-1. In 2018, the maximum production value was registered for the Fibramulta 151 variety of 15083 kg.ha-1, which far exceeded the production of the varieties included in the range of 11000 - 12000 kg.ha-1 (Armanca, Carmagniola, Hungary 139, Felina, Tiumen -85). The most stable productions were recorded for the Lovrin 110 variety in all experimental years. For the other varieties, the yields varied according to the experimental year.
A PHYSICAL-GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TIMIŞ PLAIN GRASSLANDS AND IDENTIFICATION OF VULNERABILITIES
Authors: COJOCARIU Luminiţa , COPĂCEAN Loredana , BOSTAN Cristian , HORABLAGA Adina , RECHIŢEAN Dorin , ISTRATE– SCHILLER Christianna , HORABLAGA Marinel , RAIN Petru , SĂRĂȚEANU Veronica
Published: December 2022

Grasslands, located in different physical and geographical conditions, can be affected by a number of natural factors such as: arid climate, catastrophic floods, permanent or temporary excess moisture, soil erosion, acidification, salting, invasion of valuable grassy and woody vegetation, water imbalance, pollution and more. In this context, the purpose of the research is to identify the vulnerabilities of the grasslands in the plain area, based on ecological factors: landform, geology, climate, soil, with influence on the vegetation ground cover. The experimental sites in this study were selected so that they could define the lowland areas of Banat as a whole. The working methodology was divided into two stages. In the first phase, the physical-geographical conditions were analyzed at the level of the Timiş plain, and in the second phase, the geospatial information for the meadow surfaces was extracted from the experimental device: plot geometry, including area calculation, minimum, maximum and average altitude, minimum maximum and average slope, climatic conditions (air temperature and atmospheric precipitation), geological substrate and soils, vegetation aspects and mode of operation It was found that grasslands are vulnerable to the following groups of factors and/or processes: flood hazard, in the case of grasslands on alluviosols; deficiency or excess moisture; in the case of high temperatures, due to low rainfall, the decrease in the amount of biomass of grasslands in the second and third cycles of grazing. For all risk factors, measures to combat or mitigate adverse effects have been specified.
Língua portuguesa como língua adicional para surdos e o seu aprender em articulação com a Libras como língua matriz
Authors: Soler Priscila Silveira , Martins Vanessa Regina de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

Este trabalho aborda o processo relacional entre a Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) e a Língua Portuguesa (LP) na apropriação da escrita por pessoas surdas sinalizadoras. Supõem-se certa hibridização na aprendizagem da LP que resulta da experiência singular materializada no corpo surdo, a partir das suas interações com a Libras, adotada aqui como uma língua matriz. Embora pesquisas na área da surdez discutam a importância do ensino diferenciado da LP para surdos, a partir de propostas de ensino de segunda língua (L2), problemas metodológicos ainda são presentes nesta área. Pesquisas apontam, como estratégia de reparo, a aplicabilidade de materiais didáticos e novos métodos de ensino. No entanto, como as limitações no ensino de surdos ainda são evidentes, o intuito deste estudo foi o de discutir o processo do aprender a LP escrita com base na descrição conceitual de língua matriz e língua adicional, construídos a partir do conceito de matriz de experiência em Michel Foucault, portanto, nas filosofias da diferença. Para esse estudo, foi necessário promover o estado da arte de pesquisas, na temática sobre o aprender surdo da língua portuguesa escrita, com o auxílio do levantamento bibliográfico. A reflexão teórica e a bibliografia estudada, dos últimos dez anos, apresentam como resultados a contribuição de estudos sobre o ensino da língua portuguesa para surdos, mostrando o que se tem acerca das pesquisas neste campo e o que precisamos traçar como novidade para este cenário investigado. Em suma, o panorama delineado revela a necessidade de ampliação conceitual para esta área.
O ensino de matemática para alunos do 9º ano com deficiência intelectual atendidos na sala de recursos multifuncional
Authors: Lins Graciela Siegloch , Lübeck Marcos
Published: December 2022

Neste artigo são apresentados resultados de uma pesquisa de mestrado na qual buscou-se refletir sobre o ensino de matemática para a diversidade, e a complexa tarefa que esse processo exige quando almeja-se promover uma educação inclusiva. Metodologicamente, por meio da análise documental, de registros e da observação participante, foi explicitado como quatro alunos com deficiência intelectual matriculados no 9º ano do ensino fundamental em salas de aula regulares, porém, com distintos históricos de atendimento educacional especializado em salas de recursos multifuncionais, se desenvolveram ao longo da sua escolarização, contrapondo ambas salas e analisando os seus atendimentos no sistema público de ensino. Como destaque, evidenciou-se a necessidade da busca por estratégias para a inclusão escolar verdadeiramente ocorrer, razão pela qual práticas educativas de matemática, formações iniciais e continuadas de professores, diagnósticos precoces da deficiência intelectual, atendimentos especializados e ações governamentais precisam ser aprimoradas, para assim superarem os entraves ainda existentes na educação básica.
promessa neoliberal-conservadora nas políticas curriculares para o Ensino Médio: felicidade como projeto de vida
Authors: Macedo Elizabeth Fernandes de , Silva Marlon Silveira da
Published: December 2022

A articulação entre currículo e projeto de identidade – alteridade como o mesmo – não é incomum na educação, ao mesmo tempo criando sujeitos "diferentes" e os invisibilizando. Neste texto, lidamos com uma de suas ocorrências na recente política curricular para o ensino médio e sua proposta de projetar a vida para a felicidade, entendida pela métrica do empreendedorismo e do capacitismo. Usamos a leitura de neoliberalismo como racionalidade de Wendy Brown, assumindo que o caráter mais insidioso dessa racionalidade é o seu compromisso com a eliminação da política, do dissenso e da própria democracia [porvir], produzindo normalização às custas do silenciamento e da marginalização da diferença. A crítica da política de ensino médio teve por foco o componente curricular Projeto de Vida e se concentrou em documentos produzidos pelo MEC, assim como por organizações privadas a ele ligadas. Nosso compromisso teórico ao produzir a crítica da referida política é participar da luta política por (re)significá-la e por ampliar as condições de vivibilidade para a maioria das pessoas.
Professional development of teacher educators in Europe and Myanmar
Authors: Myint Lay , Keczer Gabriella
Published: December 2022

The learning opportunities for teacher educators should respond to individual professional needs, but also prepare educators for new developments in (teacher) learning, (teacher) education and the teaching profession (Smith, 2003). To communicate the needs of society, the professional development and the lifelong learning of teacher educators are essential. This article aims to discuss the different approaches to the professional development of teacher educators, an overview of the European policies and country-specific studies, and observe and analyse professional development (PD) activities for teacher educators that create strategies to ensure quality education in Myanmar. It is found that compared to some European countries, it should provide opportunities for international professional networks and research projects to promote positive research culture. Moreover, sufficient financial support for developing a practical knowledge base for Myanmar teacher educators is needed. Finally, we present some suggestions for effective professional development pathways for teacher educators in Myanmar.
Cross-border acquisitions and profitability of acquired companies in Serbian cement industry
Authors: Marković Dušan , Savović Slađana
Published: December 2022

Transition to market economy in the Republic of Serbia started with one decade of delay compared to most former socialist countries. The transition has implied liberalization of economic policies in the area of foreign direct investments, even in some industries that have been previously considered strategic. Multinational companies have used new business opportunities and acquired some of the most important and largest domestic companies. This paper analyses the impact of cross-border acquisitions on the profitability of targets in Serbian cement industry during the period 2000-2020. Serbian cement industry includes three cement plants, all of which were acquired in the process of privatization during 2002. The study analyses changes of ROA (return on assets), ROE (return on equity) and ROS (return on sale) of targets in the short term and in the long term after the acquisitions. The research results show that profitability of all companies improved both in the short term and in the long term after acquisitions. These improvements were achieved through higher cost efficiency and more efficient business asset management.
Big data analytics as a management tool: An overview, trends and challenges
Authors: Mašić Branislav , Dželetović Milenko , Nešić Sandra
Published: December 2022

Innovative digital technologies and ever-changing business environment have and will continue to transform businesses and industries around the world. This transformation will be even more evident in view of forthcoming technological breakthroughs, and advances in big data analytics, machine learning algorithms, cloud-computing solutions, artificial intelligence, internet of things, and the like. As we live in a data-driven world, technologies are altering work and work-related activities, and everyday activities and interactions. This paper is focused on big data and big data analytics (BDA), which are viewed in the paper from organisational perspective, as a means of improving firm performance and competitiveness. Based on a review of selected literature and researches, the paper aims to explore the extent to which big data analytics is utilized in companies, and to highlight the valuable role big data analytics may play in achieving better business outcomes. Furthermore, the paper briefly presents main challenges that accompany the adoption of big data analytics in companies.
Evaluation of the efficiency of banks in Serbia using the MABAC method
Authors: Lukić Radojko
Published: December 2022

In recent times, as is known, various methods of multi-criteria analysis are used more and more in order to evaluate the efficiency of financial institutions as accurately as possible. One of them is MABAC (Multi-Attributive Border Approximation Area Comparison) method. Bearing that in mind, this paper analyzes the efficiency of banks in Serbia based on this method. The results of the research on the efficiency of banks in Serbia based on the MABAC method show that Banca Intesa ad Beograd is in first place. The ranking of banks in Serbia according to the MABAC method was influenced by numerous macro and micro factors (economic climate, foreign direct investments, exchange rate, inflation, employment, living standards of the population, financing of infrastructure projects and debts). The impact of the Covid-19 corona virus pandemic on the efficiency of banks in Serbia is negative. A reduced number of employees was recorded and credit activities were "frozen". This also affected the efficiency of banks in Serbia. In order to improve the efficiency of banks in Serbia in the future, it is necessary to manage human resources, assets, capital, income and profit as efficiently as possible.
Significance of beta-blocker dose titration in heart failure
Authors: Kovačević Dragan , Kovačević Sanja
Published: December 2022

Heart failure is a clinical syndrome, characterized by the inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood according to the needs of the organs and tissues, at rest and during exertion, despite normal blood flow to the heart. Treatment includes hygienic and dietary measures, pharmacological treatment, installation of an appropriate device, surgical treatment and heart transplantation. Indispensable groups of drugs that reduce mortality in the treatment of this disease are beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)/angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI), mineralocorticoid receptor agonists (MRA), sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (SGLT inhibitors). By blocking beta receptors and sympathies, beta-blockers relieve the cell, which tried to compensate for the weak function by "accumulating" them. Their gradual introduction is necessary in order to achieve the appropriate effect. Therapy with beta-blockers is started with the lowest dose, which, depending on the clinical condition of the patient, is increased every two weeks until the full dose is reached. The rule of thumb is that a smaller dose is better than none. Thanks to the high selectivity of beta-blockers, they can be used in patients who have comorbidities and heart failure, which is unfortunately a very common case. They can be administered to the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, peripheral occlusive disease and similar. Beta-blockers, in addition to angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors, mineralocorticoid receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors, represent the most significant group of drugs that have the greatest impact on disease prognosis, quality of life, morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Today, they are not used enough because of the fear of developing hypotension and bradycardia, and they are often mistakenly considered contraindicated in the presence of numerous comorbidities.
Hypolipidemic agents in the secondary prevention of the stroke
Authors: Živanović Željko
Published: December 2022

Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality and disability in the world, and fat metabolism disorder is one of the most significant risk factors for its occurrence. Numerous studies have confirmed that lowering LDL cholesterol with the use of statins significantly reduces the risk of ischemic stroke (AIS). Therefore, their use is advised in all patients who have survived IMU or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Although in these patients the use of statins may increase the risk for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), the overall clinical benefit of reducing ischemic cardiovascular risks and mortality is far greater. The significance of the use of statins is greatest if atherosclerosis of the large arteries is the basis of AIS or TIA. Treatment should most often be started with high-intensity statins aiming to achieve an LDL cholesterol level of <1.8 mmol/l. If this goal is not achieved with statins, ezetimibe should be added to the therapy, which lowers the LDL cholesterol level more effectively, which at the same time further reduces the ischemic risk. PCSK9 inhibitors are a new therapeutic option for lowering LDL cholesterol if even the previous combination does not achieve the target result. The importance of treating hypertriglyceridemia in the prevention of stroke is still not completely clear, but the recommendations clearly state that after adequate treatment of hypercholesterolemia this residual atherogenic risk must also be actively treated. Despite the lack of sufficient evidence to restrict the use of statins after a hemorrhagic stroke, in these patients, the therapeutic approach must be individualized and carefully evaluated, due to the risk-benefit ratio of long-term statin use.
Weak preopen sets and weak bicontinuity in texture spaces
Authors: Dost Şenol
Published: December 2022

The aim of this paper is introduce and study the notion of weak preopen sets and weak prebicontinuity on weak structures in texture spaces. It is presented some characterizations of weak prebicontinuity, and a link is given between weak spaces and weak structure on discrete texture spaces.
Differential subordination and superordination results for generalized "Srivastava-Attiya" fractional integral operator
Authors: Soni Amit
Published: December 2022

In this paper, we derive some subordination and superordination results for the generalized "Srivastava-Attiya" fractional integral operator. Some interesting corollaries for this operator is also obtained.
Apocryphal Psalms 152-155: Introduction and translation
Authors: Erić Boško
Published: December 2022

Apocryphal Psalms 152-155 are preserved in the Syriac language. They have been known in the Western world since the 18th century, when the Syriac text was published for the first time. They have been translated into English in the 19th century, and in German and French in the 20th century. Since the middle of the 20th century - since the discovery of manuscripts in the Qumran caves, more attention has been paid to them because Psalm 154-155 were found in Hebrew. This discovery leads to additional comparisons and analyzes of those psalms preserved in Syriac and those newly found in Hebrew. An attention is also focused on Psalms 152-153 with the aim of examining whether they also have the basis on a Hebrew Vorlage. In this paper, the author presents the hypotheses presented by researchers of Psalms 152-155 concerning their origin, as well as how they are viewed today and points to possible topic that researchers could deal with in the future. At the end of the paper, the author brings a translation of the psalms into Serbian from the Syriac language.
Taxonomy and phytogeography analysis of medicinal plants within forest complex of pedunculate oak at the area of Gornji Srem
Authors: Jokanović Dušan , Desimirović Ivan , Živanović Kristina
Published: December 2022

In the paper are shown results of the analysis of medicinal plants at the area of Gornji Srem within three management units: "Blata-Malovanci" (forest type Carpino-Fraxino-Quercetum roboris caricetosum remotae), "Raškovica-Smogvica" (forest type Fraxino-Quercetum roboris aceretosum) and "Vinična-Žeravinac Puk" (forest type Carpino-Fraxino-Quercetum roboris caricetosum remotae). Plants determination was conducted during two consecutive vegetation seasons (2019-2020). Based on total inventory of medicinal flora at the researched area, there was found presence of 139 medicinal plants that belong to 43 families. According to taxonomy analysis was established that the most dominant family is Fabaceae with 16 representatives (11.51%), while two-digit number of individuals also have following families: Rosaceae, Poaceae, Lamiaceae and Asteraceae. Due to phytogeography research was deduced that the most dominant areal type is Eurasian with even 62 representatives (44.60%), while among life forms the greatest presence have hemicryptophytes with over 50% of participation. Bearing in mind variation of ecological conditions under the influence of permanent climate changes, the recommendation is to conduct vascular flora monitoring during longer time (at least 5 consecutive vegetation seasons) in order to obtain more reliable results.
Concurrent Multi-Component Optimization of Stiffened-Plate Yacht Structures
Authors: Lorimer Tobias , Allen Tom
Published: December 2022

Optimisation has become a necessary tool when designing competitive high-performance composite yachts. The inherently complex material characteristics of composite materials mean there must be careful consideration of laminate and structural design to withstand loading and meet efficiency demands. An optimisation scheme has been developed that allows structural engineers to generate globally optimised yacht structures. This paper investigates a more holistic approach to designing large multi-part composite structures using concurrent genetic algorithm optimisation tools, which will allow designers to understand the effect of optimisation on the decision-making and design processes. Specifically, how can better design decisions be influenced by incorporating tools that augment an experientially based complex composite structural design process? The tool developed concurrently optimises laminate architecture and the arrangement of and number of stiffeners that make up a stiffened-plate geometry such as that seen in a typical yacht structure.
“Unavailable, insecure, and very poorly paid”: Global difficulties and inequalities in conducting social psychological research
Authors: Bou Zeineddine Fouad , Saab Rim , Lášticová Barbara , Ayanian Arin H. , Kende Anna
Published: December 2022

This paper offers an exploration of research production in social psychology as a global endeavor from the point of view of Anglophone social psychologists (N = 232) across 64 countries. We examine social psychologists’ beliefs regarding the difficulties in conducting research in social psychology and the inequalities that they report between the Global North, South and East Europe, and the Global South. Across all regions, we found pervasive critical awareness of obstacles to conducting research – including underinvestment in the field, precarious and counter-productive labor conditions, and excessive and biased disciplinary standards. However, we also found that colleagues outside the Global North reported quantitatively and qualitatively larger obstacles to research. These included well-known historically-rooted inequalities but also contemporary systemic procedural and distributive injustices in material, human, and social-political capital. Non-Northern colleagues in particular critically reflected on how these inequalities and injustices are amplified by Northern hegemonies in social, institutional, disciplinary, economic, and political systems. Discussion focuses on the implications of these results for social psychologists, social psychology as a discipline, and its situation within broader hierarchical systems and their intersectionalities.
O Papel do Design frente à pandemia: ações e contribuições do campo em tempos de crise
Authors: García Jorge Luis Pineda
Published: December 2022

Este artigo objetiva analisar a atuação do Design como ferramenta frente à pandemia da COVID-19. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa do tipo bibliográfica e descritiva, valendo-se da interface de conhecimentos do Design em seus diferentes áreas de atuação, evidenciando as importantes contribuições do campo e de seus praticantes no contexto pandêmico. Cardoso (2008, 2012), Forty (2007), Margolin (2014), Ingold (2019) e Papanek (1995) foram as bases teóricas para este estudo, no qual foram analisados alguns casos e exemplos de problemáticas derivantes da crise sanitária. O estudo guiou-se pelo seguinte questionamento: qual é a potencialidade do Design frente à crise sanitária e como a área pode contribuir para superar um panorama abstruso como o que trouxe a pandemia? Concluiu-se que a capacidade do designer de criar pontes e estabelecer relações em um mundo cada vez mais fragmentado de saberes é o que permite criar soluções sistêmicas e criativas para os cada vez mais desafiadores problemas da humanidade.
The Resurrection of the Comfort Letter: Back to the Future?
Authors:   European University Institute, Ünekbaş Selçukhan
Published: December 2022

Pandemic-induced economic shocks saw the European Commission and national competition authorities adopt so-called comfort letters to provide guidance, assurance, and legal certainty to undertakings in order to help mitigate the detrimental effects of the crisis. Whereas it is true that desperate times may call for desperate measures, the fact that the Commission continues to issue comfort letters for initiatives with little relevance to the ongoing emergency raises questions. This article analyzes the re-emergence of comfort letters from the viewpoints of legal basis and certainty. It finds that the foundations upon which the letters are constructed are shaky, which translates into the fostering of uncertainty. In that regard, explored are alternatives for Union enforcers to deploy a robust bespoke guidance regime for the future.