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COMPETÊNCIA EM INFORMAÇÃO (COINFO) NO COTIDIANO ESCOLAR: DIRETRIZES PARA O APRIMORAMENTO DESSA COMPETÊNCIA ENTRE PROFESSORES DA REDE ESTADUAL DE ENSINO - SEDUC/SP
Authors: Do Nascimento Carina Cristina , Da Silva Danielli Santos , Balderramas Helerson de Almeida , Belluzzo Regina Célia Baptista , Valente Vânia Cristina Pires Nogueira
Published: February 2025

Esta pesquisa analisa as práticas de Competência em Informação (CoInfo) no cotidiano dos professores da rede estadual de ensino vinculados à Secretaria da Educação (SEDUC), com o objetivo de propor diretrizes para o desenvolvimento dessas competências. O estudo parte da problemática relacionada aos desafios enfrentados pelos docentes em suas práticas pedagógicas, especialmente no que tange ao uso, avaliação e disseminação da informação. Esse contexto foi intensificado após as mudanças decorrentes da pandemia, a diversificação de plataformas de informação e o advento das IAs generativas. A metodologia adotada possui natureza quali-quantitativa e utiliza, como instrumento de coleta de dados, um questionário estruturado aplicado aos professores, focando em suas experiências e necessidades cotidianas relacionadas às práticas informacionais. Os resultados preliminares indicam a necessidade de desenvolver estratégias específicas que apoiem os docentes em suas práticas diárias, levando em conta tanto os desafios quanto às potencialidades identificadas no ambiente escolar. Como contribuição, a pesquisa propõe diretrizes práticas para o desenvolvimento da CoInfo, fundamentadas nas experiências e necessidades reais dos professores, com o objetivo de fortalecer suas competências informacionais e, por consequência, suas práticas pedagógicas.
CONSTRUÇAO PARTICIPATIVA DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS NO GOVERNO FEDERAL A PARTIR DAS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS DA INFORMAÇAO E COMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: Schuster Tatiana dos Santos , Danzer Valter Gustavo
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo, busca analisar o uso das novas tecnologias, por meio da internet, na construção participativa de políticas públicas no âmbito do Governo Federal.  De fundamental importância a discussão, vez que os recursos tecnológicos de comunicação e informação, conhecidos como TICs (Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação), e a internet estão desempenhando um papel transformador na forma de como a sociedade se comunica. Diante disso, questiona-se: como o uso das novas tecnologias, aliado ao desenvolvimento do direito e à busca por maior eficiência na administração pública, influencia a construção participativa de políticas públicas no âmbito do Governo Federal? Para reportarmos resultados e conclusões foi utilizado o método de pesquisa hipotético-dedutivo, mediante o emprego de técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. A hipótese é a de que o uso das novas tecnologias no Governo Federal, ao promover a integração de sistemas de dados, a transparência e a participação cidadão, potencializa a construção participativa de políticas publicas, tornando o processo mais inclusivo, eficiente e adaptado às necessidades da sociedade.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA - PRODUTO EDUCACIONAL - FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DO ENSINO MÉDIO INTEGRADO: EM BUSCA DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO EMANCIPADORA
Authors: de Almeida Maria do Rosario Ramos , Silva André Luiz da Motta
Published: February 2025

Relato de experiência sobre a elaboração e aplicação de um Produto Educacional, exigência do curso de mestrado do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (ProfEPT) do Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS), denominado Formação de Professores do Ensino Médio Integrado: em busca de uma formação emancipadora que teve como sujeitos docentes que atuam em escolas estaduais de Campo Grande em Mato Grosso do Sul no Ensino Médio Integrado a cursos técnicos. Os encontros foram on-line e utilizou-se como referência o estudo de textos de autores que discutem as categorias sobre educação politécnica, omnilateral e trabalho como princípio educativo. A fundamentação teórica utilizada baseia-se no materialismo histórico, pois permite compreender o movimento histórico e as contradições do sistema capitalista. Além disso, a Educação Profissional Tecnológica se insere nesse contexto com suas particularidades. Foram realizadas uma investigação prévia e outra pós formação nos docentes que participaram da formação pedagógica para investigar suas concepções sobre as categorias elegidas para estudo e foi possível constatar avanços quanto à necessidade do estabelecimento de um vínculo mais efetivo entre a educação básica e a formação técnico-profissional, como forma de perseguir uma educação que articule cultura, conhecimento, tecnologia e trabalho, em vista de uma formação integral dos sujeitos destinatários das políticas públicas.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO LAB MAKER, DO LIVING LAB MS PARA A PROTOTIPAGEM DE SOLUÇÕES EMPRESARIAIS EM MATO GROSSO DO SUL
Authors: Maia Guilherme Aparecido da Silva , Da Costa Leandra Oliveira , Le Bourlegat Cleonice Alexandre
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar a relevância do Lab Maker, do Living Lab MS, como espaço de inovação, para o apoio às micro e pequenas empresas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Adotamos o método exploratório combinado com o estudo de caso. Os resultados apontam que em mato Grosso do Sul, o Lab Maker tem sido uma forma de potencializar resultados de micro e pequenos empresários que, têm no Lab Maker um espaço para a prototipagem de soluções para problemas relacionados à produção de bens e serviços. Da ilustração dos casos apresentados, fica evidente que sem o apoio do Lab Maker, do Living Lab MS, os pequenos empresários não teriam conseguido solucionar seus problemas e aumentar a produtividade de seus negócios.
INCLUSÃO DE GÊNERO NA EDUCAÇÃO MATEMÁTICA: DESAFIOS E IMPACTOS DAS POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS NO ESTADO DO CEARÁ NO SÉCULO XXI
Authors: Freires Kevin Cristian Paulino , Gomes Loyane Ellen Silva , Vasconcelos Anailda Fontenele , Da Silva Micael Campos , Tozato Dayvisson César Piovezan , Da Silva Denise Barbosa , Costa Lucimar Antônio de Almeida , Dourado Diane Kerlem de Almeida
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho investiga a implementação de políticas educacionais em escolas do Ceará e seus efeitos na promoção da equidade de gênero no ensino de matemática, com foco nos impactos e desafios contemporâneos. A pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, utilizou análise documental e de conteúdo, ao esmiuçar Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos (PPP) de turmas de matemáticas em escolas públicas. O objetivo foi avaliar a presença e abordagem das questões de gênero nos currículos escolares. A fundamentação teórica incluiu estudos sobre Gênero e Educação e pesquisas sobre formação de professores de Matemática. Os resultados mostram que, apesar de algumas iniciativas inclusivas, o tratamento das questões de gênero é superficial, sem discussões profundas sobre a redução das disparidades entre homens e mulheres. Conclui-se que é necessária uma maior integração das políticas de gênero nos currículos de formação docente, destacando os desafios de conscientização e capacitação para lidar com essas iniquidades no ambiente educacional.
Pesticide exposure: occupational safety and health impacts in 2023
Authors: Villegas Narvaez Lizbeth Mayte
Published: February 2025

In 2023, occupational health and safety was consolidated as a priority issue in public policies in Latin America, with efforts focused on protecting workers in complex economic and labor environments. In Ecuador, floriculture, a key sector for the economy, faced significant challenges due to workers' exposure to phytosanitary products. Although these chemicals proved essential for agriculture, their use entailed serious health risks, including neurological and respiratory problems, exacerbated by the lack of effective supervision and limited access to specialized health services. Recent studies revealed that the pesticides used mainly affected the nervous system and caused symptoms such as headaches, insomnia and memory loss. In addition, research in Argentina and Mexico confirmed similar patterns, highlighting the dangerousness of the preparation and application stages of these chemicals. The impact on health also extended to the immune system, as demonstrated by studies on the alteration of immunoglobulins due to chronic exposure.The region faced social and economic barriers that hindered the implementation of preventive measures. Many workers, coming from rural communities, lacked adequate training and worked in precarious conditions. Despite initiatives promoted by the Pan American Health Organization and the International Labor Organization, lack of resources limited their impact. Chile stood out as a positive example, managing to reduce occupational diseases through monitoring and training programs. In conclusion, occupational health in floriculture required a comprehensive approach that combined government, business and community actions to protect workers and ensure the sustainability of the sector.or unstructured, no longer than 250 words; written in the past tense and in the third person singular
The function of Henan traditional folk art schema in Public Art DesignAbstract
Authors: Zhao Yihan , Sandeep Gaikwad Sophia
Published: February 2025

Henan Province, often regarded as the cradle of Chinese civilization, is famous for its rich heritage of traditional folk art.  These art forms, extremely intertwined with the region's cultural identity, are not only valuable as cultural artifacts but also serve as a powerful source of encouragement for contemporary Public Art (PA) design.  The function of Henan's traditional folk art schema in shaping modern PA, focusing on how folk motifs, patterns, and symbolism are incorporated into PA installations.  Henan's diverse folk art traditions, such as the complicated paper-cutting, sophisticated ceramics, and the profound symbolism of bronze, offer a distinct aesthetic language that informs PA designs in urban spaces.  Through a qualitative analysis of case studies, this research examines notable PA projects in Henan, including the murals at Zhengzhou's Erqi Square, the Song-inspired displays at Kaifeng's Iron Pagoda Park, the structural design embellishments in Yingcheng Folk Culture Street, and the thematic installation at the Luoyang Peony Festival.  These examples reveal the seamless blending of traditional folk art with present artistic expression, representing the ability of conventional schemas to bridge the gap between history and modernity.  The research highlights that folk art forms not only preserve cultural heritage but also transform public spaces by enriching the visual landscape, fostering community identity, and sparking cultural dialogue.  In conclusion, incorporating Henan's folk art into PA design plays a vital role in the renewal and preservation of cultural heritage, reinforcing the significance of traditional arts in the developing cultural description of modern cities
Psychology of self-development and self-realisation in the context of transformation of the educational environment of Ukraine
Authors: Parasiei Hocher Alina , Hryshchenko Maksym , Stelmah Nina , Zelenin Vsevolod , Tolmachov Oleksii
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The study aimed to analyse the key aspects of the psychology of self-development and self-realisation within the transformation of Ukraine's educational system. The focus was on understanding how educational changes promote personal growth and self-realisation among students.Methods: A thorough analysis of scientific sources was conducted to summarise and consolidate existing knowledge in this field. The research employed methods such as analysis, synthesis, and content analysis, revealing the research process through successive stages.Results: The findings indicated that the current educational environment in Ukraine necessitates a shift from standardised approaches to flexible, individualised development strategies. This shift encourages students to explore personal interests, leverage their strengths, and chart unique paths to self-realisation. Such changes align with national values and provide future generations with opportunities to actively pursue self-development. The study highlighted the role of motivation in self-development and self-realisation, showing that success in learning and work, regardless of intellectual levels, depends significantly on positive motivation, deep interest, and goal-driven ambition.Conclusions: The study emphasised the importance of fostering and supporting motivation for self-development among students in Ukraine. Encouraging motivation can enhance students' deeper and more successful development during their educational journey and future endeavours. These findings underscore the transformative potential of educational reforms in promoting personal growth and self-realisation
European Integration and Globalisation of Ukraine's Digital Economy: Strategic Directions and Prospects
Authors: Shashyna Maryna , Pavliuk Tetiana , Polusmiak Yuliia , Piddubnyy Yevgen , Matvieieva Natalia
Published: February 2025

This article examines the digital transformation of Ukraine's economy through European integration. It highlights prospects for digitalization, including economic growth, innovation, and strengthened ties with the EU, alongside challenges such as public sector inefficiencies, investment risks, and slow reforms. Digitalization is emphasized as a driver of innovative development and a foundation for economic cooperation with the EU. The study combines expert analysis from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Ukrainian data (2019–2023) to evaluate conditions, risks, and opportunities. Key findings include the need for enhanced investor protections, alignment with EU standards, and personalized digital strategies to reduce risks and promote growth. Despite progress, gaps remain in public sector digitalization, governance, and technology adoption. Addressing these issues can unlock Ukraine's digital potential, boosting competitiveness and integration into the EU market. The research proposes a tailored framework for implementing digital transformation, emphasizing flexibility, efficiency, and personalized solutions. These advancements aim to strengthen Ukraine's global market position and ensure sustainable economic growth
Global challenges to state sovereignty in the 21st century
Authors: Makovetska Nelia , Dubov Gennadii , Didych Taras , Malyshev Borys , Varych Olha
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to analyze the modern concept of state sovereignty and the impact of globalization on it, in particular, to consider how global economic, political, technological and social changes are reformatting the traditional understanding of state sovereignty. The article explores how globalization promotes interdependence and integration of states into the world system, which often leads to transformations in internal and external aspects of state governance and control. In addition, the article analyzes the challenges faced by sovereignty through cyberspace, which require a new perspective on autonomy and self-government in a globalized world
Rapid Quantitative Analysis of Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane in Polymeric Excipients Using SIFT-MS
Authors: Mathew Juby , Langford Vaughan , Silva Leslie , Bastian Chad , Williams Christopher , McBurney Alyssa , Perkins Mark
Published: February 2025

Pharmaceutical excipients, such as polyethylene glycol-based polymers, must be tested for the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) and 1,4-dioxane as part of a safety assessment, according to USP Chapter <228>. Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) offers advantages over conventional GC methods and accelerates quantitative and selective analysis of EtO and 1,4-dioxane through elimination of a lengthy matrix-match preparation and shorter run times providing 9- to 14-fold higher daily throughput than gas chromatography (GC). These efficiencies are gained while maintaining high analytical sensitivity, using 10-fold less sample per analysis.
Advancing Gene Therapy: Enzyme Selection For Effective RNA Oligonucleotide Mapping
Authors: Menneteau Thomas , Addepalli Balasubrahmanyam , Johnston Tatiana , Reidy Christian , Gorton Matthew , Bouchenna Jennifer , Pittman Nick , Butré Claire , Mouvet Damien , Denbigh Laetitia , Lauber Matthew , Delobel Arnaud
Published: February 2025

New gene therapy modalities, such as CRISPR guide RNA (single guide ribonucleic acid [sgRNA]) and messenger RNA (mRNA), continue to make progress in both primate and first-in-human trials. As this progress builds, the industry remains accountable for characterizing these molecules to meet the requirements of regulatory authorities. The sequence of ribonucleic acid chains is a critical quality attribute (CQA) as it significantly influences the drug’s efficacy. Moreover, in the case of CRISPR molecules, any ambiguity in sequence can also translate to undesired off-target effects. Similarly to peptide mapping in therapeutic protein characterization, mRNA oligonucleotide mapping by mass spectrometry (MS) is the preferred method because of its ease of implementation in regulated environments when compared to next-generation sequencing (NGS). One of the aims of this study was to make oligonucleotide mapping as accessible as peptide mapping. Oligonucleotide mapping gives a direct molecular compositional analysis of drug substance components. It also has the potential to support multi-attribute monitoring (MAM) approaches, such as 5’-capping determination and 3’ poly(A) tail length distribution in mRNA molecules, as well as the pinpoint confirmation of important modifications incorporated into CRISPR guides. In this study, four enzymes were evaluated—RNase T1, RNase 4, Cusativin, and MC1 —for oligo mapping of sgRNA and mRNA of varying lengths. The impact of missed cleavages on sequence coverage as determined by bioinformatics tools will be highlighted, as well as the effect of shorter oligos on sequence coverage.
The Role of HPLC Columns in Shaping a Greener Analytical Future
Authors: Bell David
Published: February 2025

As the field of analytical chemistry embraces sustainability, minimizing the environmental footprint of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis has emerged as a pressing priority. This article delves into advancements in green chromatography, focusing on how innovative HPLC column design can drive eco-conscious practices. Key factors such as column geometry, particle size, particle architecture, and stationary phase chemistry are evaluated for their impact on reducing reliance on hazardous and non-renewable solvents. By optimizing these parameters and utilizing sensible practices, researchers can achieve greener methods without sacrificing analytical performance. This exploration bridges cutting-edge technology with the growing imperative for sustainable practices in modern analytical laboratories.
16. Yüzyıl Üsküdar’ında Evliliğin Sona Erme Halleri
Authors: Kılıç Seval
Published: February 2025

Bu çalışma İslam aile hukukunun bir parçası olan boşanma ve diğer ayrılık nedenlerini 16. yüzyıl Osmanlı şer’iyye sicilleri kapsamında incelemektedir. İncelemede esas alınan bölge Üsküdar’dır. Müslüman ağırlıklı karma bir nüfus yapısına sahip olan Üsküdar’da bahsi geçen yüzyılda evliliğin sona erme halleri toplumsal düzeni ve İslam hukukunun bu düzene etkisini anlama bakımından da önemlidir. Çalışmada öncelikle erkeğin tek taraflı iradesi ile sonuç doğuran boşanma türü olan talâk ayrıntılı bir şekilde ele alınmıştır. Sonrasında bir nevi anlaşmalı boşanma türü olan ve sicillerde daha sık karşımıza çıkan muhâlea ve uygulamada görülen nitelikli halleri irdelenmiştir. Devamında sicillerde çok sık karşımıza çıkmayan ancak evliliğin sona ermesi ile sonuçlanan tefrik ve fesih halleri sicil kayıtları etrafında değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın son kısmında ise İslam hukukuna ait olan bu müesseselerin gayrimüslimlere tatbiki analiz edilmiştir.
H.L.A. Hart’ın Hukuk Teorisi Bağlamında Hâkimin Takdir Yetkisi ile İdarenin Takdir Yetkisinin Karşılaştırmalı Analizi
Authors: Kaya Seyithan
Published: February 2025

Takdir yetkisi, bütün hukuk sistemlerinde var olan bir yetki olmasına karşın sürekli tartışılan bir konudur. Özellikle takdir yetkisinin sınırları ve denetimi konularına ilişkin doktrin ve yargıdaki tartışmalar güncelliğini korumaktadır. Neredeyse bütün disiplinlerde varlığı kabul edilen takdir yetkisi, hukuk felsefesi ve idare hukukunda hukuk ve ahlak ilişkisi, yorum ve hukukta boşluk konularıyla birlikte tartışılan bir konudur.
Hâkimin takdir yetkisi ve bu yetkinin kullanılmasına ilişkin sınırlar kanunla belirlenmiştir. Diğer bir anlatımla hâkimin hangi durumlarda ve ne şekilde takdir yetkisini kullanabileceği büyük ölçüde kanun koyucu tarafından belirlenmiştir. Fakat aynı şeyi idarenin takdir yetkisi için söylemek pek de olası değildir. Zira idare hukukunun hareketliliği ve konu çeşitliliğinden dolayı idarenin takdir yetkisinin kullanımı ve sınırları mevzuatla beraber doktrin ve yargı içtihatlarıyla belirlenmiştir. Şu husus özellikle ifade edilmelidir ki hem hâkimin hem de idarenin takdir yetkisine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Zira hukuk kuralları zamanla güncelliğini yitirmekte ve bazen somut uyuşmazlığa uygulanacak kural bulunamamaktır. Böyle durumlarda uyuşmazlığın çözümü için hâkimin ve idarenin takdirine ve yorumuna ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu ihtiyaca binaen Hart, teorisinde hâkimin takdir yetkisine yer vermiş ve hâkimin takdir yetkisini kolay ve zor davalar bağlamında tartışmıştır.
Çalışmada Hart’ın hâkimin takdirine ilişkin değerlendirmeler esas alınarak idarenin takdir yetkisi yeni bir metotla ele alınmıştır. Hart’ın hukuk teorisindeki kolay ve zor davalar bağlamında idarenin takdir yetkisi, idarenin zor ve kolay takdir yetkisi şeklinde ikili bir ayırıma tabi tutularak karşılaştırmalı ve disiplinler arası bir yöntemle incelenmiş ve bazı çözüm önerilerinde bulunulmuştur.
Aprender juntos una estrategia cooperativa que favorece el trabajo autónomo en los estudiantes en la asignatura de Estudios Sociales
Authors: Dávila Gómez Enith Janet , Maldonado Bravo Robinson Mauricio
Published: February 2025

La estrategia aprender juntos por favorecer el trabajo en pequeños equipos inciden en el desarrollo del aprendizaje autónomo en los estudiantes, como lo avalan varios autores y la revisión de investigaciones similares, esto consolida la importancia de la investigación desarrollada en el Distrito de Educación 07D02 de Machala en la parroquia Puerto Bolívar, en respuesta al problema ¿Cuál es la relación entre la estrategia cooperativa aprender juntos con el desarrollo del trabajo autónomo en los estudiantes en la asignatura de Estudios Sociales?. Se consideró la población constituida por 25 docentes que imparten la asignatura en mención; se utilizó la investigación descriptiva, bibliográfica y de campo; se aplicó una encuesta de 8 preguntas, con los resultados se arribó a las siguientes conclusiones: El texto de la asignatura de Estudios Sociales no incluye la estrategia aprender juntos; las evaluaciones del texto no favorecen el desarrollo del aprendizaje autónomo; la mayoría sostiene que Piaget y Ausubel plantea el aprendizaje cooperativo, en realidad es Johnson; desconoce que el aprendizaje autónomo se relaciona con toma de conciencia y la autorregulación; los cursos Me Capacito del Mineduc no dan prioridad a las estrategias de aprendizaje cooperativo y el trabajo autónomo en el alumnado, los resultados son congruentes con otras investigaciones. Es necesario actualizar a los educadores para que superen las falencias identificadas.
Water mass stability and mixing in the Banda Sea derived from Global Data Repository and the Jalacitra II Expedition
Authors: Purba Noir , Aryanto Noor , Febriawan Hendra , Nugroho Adam , Akhir Mohd , Johari Afifi , Harahap Syawaludin , Faid Ghelby , Ilmi M. , Hascaryo Anom , Sobarudin Dyan , Dharma Candrasa , Muljana Budi , Endyana Cipta
Published: February 2025

The dynamics of the Banda Sea can influence larger-scale oceanic processes and contribute to the global ocean circulation system. This research aims to utilize data from a global in situ data repository spanning the years 1960 to 2018, along with data collected from 12 stations during the recent Jalacitra II-2022 expedition. The focus is on analyzing salinity and potential temperature data to construct water mass features, including seasonal temperature-salinity-time diagrams and water column stability using Brunt Vaisala Frequency. Thorpe analysis is employed to investigate
turbulent mixing within the region. The results found that temperatures are notably lower in Northwest Monsoon (NWM), reaching 30.0°C, while Southeast Monsoon (SEM) temperatures hover around 28.0°C. Salinity profiles reveal that SEM generally exhibits lower salinity levels, ranging from 33.5 to 34.4, compared to NWM, which ranges from 34.0 to 34.5. Vertical profiles of temperature and salinity variations in the SEM display a more varied thermocline layer depth than NWM. Data from the JC II expedition in the Banda Sea revealed a slight temperature decrease from 27.5°C to 26°C in August, accompanied by salinity variations. Surface salinity was measured at 33.3, while a uniform
salinity of 34.6 was observed from 100 meters downward during the same period. This study identifies five dominant water mass types in the Banda Sea, primarily from the Pacific Ocean, which are North Pacific Intermediate Water (NPIW) and North Pacific Subtropical Water (NPSW). During the NWM season, water column instability occurs at depths up to 200 meters, while deeper water column instability is observed during the SEM, extending to a depth of 300 meters, with stability values lower than four cycles/hour. Furthermore, high turbulence generally occurs in the thermocline layer (50 to 300 m).
Implementation of the Forward Chaining Method in a Web-Based Human Skin Disease Diagnosis Expert System
Authors: Cahyo Alqomari , Imamudiroyah Mohammad Khoyyinudin , Cakra Bisma Wahyu
Published: February 2025

Expert systems can be used as a tool to help diagnose early, including skin diseases, which often occur in tropical climates. Indonesia is one of the countries with a very high popularity of the spread of this skin disease. A technology-based media is needed to handle the problem of more public knowledge in diagnosing skin diseases early, quickly, and accurately. This study aims to implement forward chaining in an expert system for diagnosing skin diseases. The forward chaining method is used to carry out inference control. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) method is used as a methodology for developing an expert system, which consists of several stages, namely starting with the process of determining the objectives and scope of each aspect, making a prototype, collecting input from users, and testing and implementing the output produced. The results of this study are in the form of applications that the community can use to help diagnose early types of diseases and their treatments.
Mitwirkung von Eltern und Schüler*innen an schulischen Entscheidungen im Schulbetrieb – Steuerung durch Beteiligtenpartizipation „revisited“
Authors: Lohse Eva
Published: February 2025

Die Schulgesetze betonen, dass Schule von der Zusammenarbeit aller am Schulverhältnis Beteiligten lebt. Der Beitrag geht der Frage nach, welche Gründe es aus rechtlicher und pädagogischer Sicht gibt, Partizipation von Schüler*innen und Eltern am Bildungsprozess zu ermöglichen und wie diese innerhalb Deutschlands ausgestaltet ist.
Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Authors: Jian Guo , Song Yongyi , Zhou Yuan
Published: February 2025

As the world’s only English-language historical dictionary of the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), this book offers a comprehensive coverage of major historical figures, events, political terms, and other matters relevant to this unique period of modern Chinese history that had profound influence on social and cultural movements of the world in the 1960s and 1970s.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Cultural Revolution covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this important period in Chinese history.
Historical Dictionary of the Bedouins
Authors: Suwaed Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The term ‘Bedouins’ was given to nomads who came from or lived in the desert, and consisted of a sedentary population (from the badia – desert). However, in time, it came to define their social economic essence as: people who raised grazing animals and were compelled to conduct a nomadic life, to live in tents that could be dismantled, carried, and re-erected easily, and to move with their livelihood and living accommodation, according to the environmental conditions — those which provided water and grass. Not all Bedouin tribes are of Arabic origin, as all Muslim nomadic groups in the area adopted the term "Bedouins." There are Bedouin tribes of Turkmen, Kurdish Baluch, and Berberic origin and there are "Arabized" African people and hybrid people, who are categorized as Bedouins.

The Historical Dictionary of the Bedouins contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Bedouins.
Next Practices
Authors: Vidal Darryl , Casey Michael
Published: February 2025

N3xt Practices is a ground-breaking advisory book for education decision makers. Its purpose is to challenge the top trends and initiatives of the previous decade in educational technology and bring light to their short-falls and misses. It also highlights successful endeavors and strategies and details a common-sense methodology to move your school/district forward in its technology initiatives while insuring sustainability, and longevity and ultimately, success through results. Next Practices identifies technology-based initiatives, such as Interactive White Boards, Data Centers, and 1-to-1 Computing, and reviews actual implementations and case studies – both successful and unsuccessful – to provide a structure to plan and implement educational technology initiatives practical for schools and districts of all sizes. Next Practices goes beyond the examination of current best practices and redefines for educational leaders NEXT Practices for successful technology initiatives in support of 21st century learning.
Becoming a Professor
Authors: Iding Marie K. , Thomas R. Murray
Published: February 2025

Becoming a Professor is designed primarily for graduate and undergraduate students and others – instructors, lecturers and new tenure-track professors – contemplating careers as professors in post-secondary education at colleges, institutes, and universities. The book identifies kinds of higher education institutions, and types of teaching positions along with the nature of each position’s responsibilities and advantages and disadvantages. It explains how graduate students can promote their future as faculty members while they are still in graduate school and suggests ways to find suitable faculty positions and succeed at the application and interview process. The book also addresses a range of other matters that influence careers in higher education once a candidate is hired in a faculty position – such matters as the tenure and promotion process and how to succeed in other aspects of the professorial role (research, service, teaching), and as well as how to avoid pitfalls (political and ethical aspects) in such positions.
Creating a Culture of Learning
Authors: Meeks Glenn
Published: February 2025

Creating a Culture of Learning is an internal strategic planning process facilitating movement toward district wide student-centered learning. The “Best Practice” subjects discussed during the planning process, and covered herein, are specifically selected to focus attention on their district and where on the continuum of the practice does their district currently stand. It then develops goals and strategies designed to “help things go right.”
Dark Beyond Darkness
Authors: Blight James G. , Lang janet M.
Published: February 2025

In Dark Beyond Darkness, James Blight and janet Lang, among the world’s foremost authorities on the Cuban missile crisis, synthesize the findings from their thirty-year project on the most dangerous moment in recorded history. Authoritative, accessible, and written with their usual flair and wit, DBD is the first book to take readers deeply inside the experience and calculations of Fidel Castro, who was willing to martyr Cuba if his new Russian ally would nuke the U.S. and destroy it. Blight and Lang have established that in October 1962, the world was on the brink of Armageddon, and that we escaped by luck. Their history is scary but unimpeachably accurate: we just barely escaped the cold and the dark in October 1962.

Their history also comes with a warning: we are currently at risk not only of Armageddon-fast, in a war between superpowers, but Armageddon-in-Slow-Motion (the result a climate catastrophe following a regional nuclear war), and from Armageddon, Oops! (a conflict sparked by an accident, which is misinterpreted, and ends in nuclear war). Drawing on the insights of poets, musicians and novelists, as well as climate scientists and agronomists, they show the terrible risk we run by refusing to abolish nuclear weapons.
Historical Dictionary of the Kurds
Authors:   Michael M. Gunter
Published: February 2025

The failed states of Iraq and Syria plus the rise and fall of ISIS have helped lead to near Kurdish statehood in Iraq (the KRG) and Kurdish autonomy in Syria (Rojava). In Turkey too—as illustrated by its negotiations and temporary cease-fire with the PKK and the rise of the HDP as the first pro-Kurdish party to be elected to the Turkish parliament as a party and not as mere independents—the Kurds have reached new heights of recognition. These major developments and much more are prominently reflected and developed in this new third edition of Historical Dictionary of the Kurds.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the Kurds contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture of the Kurds. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Kurds.
Historical Dictionary of Chinese Culture
Authors: Sullivan Lawrence R. , Liu-Sullivan Nancy Y.
Published: February 2025

Covering wide-ranging topics from the arts and entertainment to customs and traditions from the ancient imperial and modern eras, Historical Dictionary of Chinese Culture provides more than 300 separate entries along with a comprehensive chronology, glossary of Chinese cultural terms, and an extensive bibliography of Western and Chinese-language sources. Dictionary entries of the decorative and fine arts include ceramics and porcelains, handicrafts, jade and seal carving, jewelry, and painting. The literary subjects range from fiction to non-fiction, but especially poetry. Major entertainment venues of cinema and film, classical puppetry, and theater, both ancient and modern are also covered.

In addition to the arts, the authors include major customary practices from childbirth and childrearing to marriage and weddings to funerals and burial practices. Other aspects of the culture are also examined, including crime, foot-binding, pornography, and prostitution, and the government policies aimed at their eradication. Throughout the text, Chinese-language translations of key terms are presented in italics and parenthesis, along with biographies of figures central to the creation of China’s magnificent cultural heritage.
Gedenkstätten als pädagogische Institutionen aus der Sicht der Principal-Agent-Theorie
Authors: Schneider Tobias D.
Published: February 2025

This book deals with theoretical and empirical analysis, evaluation and further development of memorial sites for Nazi regime victims as educational institutions. It is based on institutional and principal-agent-theory and reflects on basic concepts (e.g. theories of role, motivation and education, Holocaust Education, research in educational governance, means-end-theory). It introduces a novel research paradigm as well as a theory-based and practice-oriented tool for the evaluation and the design of memorial sites which is scalable to all kinds of educational institutions. Characteristics are a high degree of analytical sophistication in theory and empirical investigation.
Medical Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Ercan Gulcin
Published: February 2025

This chapter comprehensively examines the current approaches to managing acute pancreatitis (AP), a complex and potentially life-threatening inflammatory condition. It encompasses the fundamental principles of initial clinical assessment, fluid resuscitation, and pain management while emphasizing evidence-based strategies for nutritional support and pharmacological interventions. Additionally, the chapter explores the judicious use of antibiotics, considerations for minimally invasive and surgical interventions, and the management of systemic and local complications such as infected pancreatic necrosis and vascular complications. Special focus is placed on tailoring treatments based on the etiology of AP, including hypertriglyceridemia-induced AP, and addressing emerging therapeutic modalities such as low-molecular-weight heparins and enteral nutrition techniques. By integrating the latest evidence and expert consensus, this chapter aims to enhance understanding and optimize clinical outcomes for patients with both mild and severe forms of AP.
Morbillivirus Replication and Immune Evasion: Implications for Vaccine Design
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Kumar Ram , Gattani Anil , Mandal Sanju
Published: February 2025

Morbillivirus, a genus within the Paramyxoviridae family, includes critical human and veterinary pathogens such as the measles virus, canine distemper virus (CDV), rinderpest virus (RPV), and peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The understanding of morbillivirus replication, which encompasses viral attachment, fusion, transcription, replication, and virion assembly, is fundamental for advancing therapeutic interventions. The complex interplay between proviral and antiviral cellular signaling pathways, including those regulating innate immune responses and apoptosis, is central to both viral pathogenesis and host immune evasion. Morbilliviruses deploy various immune evasion strategies, such as the suppression of type I interferon responses, to establish persistent infections. Delineating these molecular mechanisms is critical for optimizing vaccine development and designing antiviral therapeutics, particularly in response to emerging viral strains. This chapter explores morbillivirus replication dynamics, immune evasion tactics, key signaling pathways, and recent advancements in vaccine and antiviral therapeutic strategies for managing these pathogens in human and veterinary populations.
Trending Topical Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation
Authors: Karadağ Köse Özlem
Published: February 2025

With the increase in social media usage today, there is a desire to achieve a completely perfect, smooth, and filtered appearance of the skin. As the demand for bright, smooth, spot-free, and poreless skin rises, the application of topical products and the search for using new ingredients are escalating. It is believed that skin aging plays a role in all types of hyperpigmentation, including uneven skin tone, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), melasma, and any combination of these. Hydroquinone is the effective first-line treatment choice and has been used for many years, but its use has decreased in recent years due to side effects. Lately, the role of retinoic acid derivatives in skin aging and hyperpigmentation treatment has been identified, and new retinoic acid derivatives are especially used in PIH. Niacinamide, a type of vitamin B, and ascorbic acid, a vitamin C derivative, are notable molecules. In addition to the many antioxidants that have emerged, plant-derived substances have also come to the forefront in topical treatments in recent years due to their minimal side effects and similar results to hydroquinone. This article summarizes the trending topical ingredients in the treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Exosome-Based Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Huang Ruotong , Zhou Jianming , Chen Shuying
Published: February 2025

Extracellular vesicles, especially exosomes, have attracted widespread attention in the biomedical field in recent years. They have a unique ability to efficiently transport a variety of bioactive molecules, a property that makes them show great potential in precision medicine. In addition, exosomes can evade detection by the immune system, providing a new solution for drug delivery and cancer research. This manuscript provides an overview of exosome biogenesis, isolation-related techniques, and their potential for application as therapeutic vehicles. We discuss various strategies for loading exosomal cargo and engineering them for targeted delivery, highlighting recent advances in exosome-based vaccines and personalized cancer therapies. This book chapter concludes by emphasizing the transformative impact of exosome-based therapeutics on precision medicine, outlining the future direction of this field and its potential to overcome traditional therapeutic limitations.
Comparing the Effect of Age and BMI on Aortic Elasticity in Diabetes Mellitus Type I and Healthy Children
Authors: Noori Noor Mohammad , Teimouri Alireza , Gurui Sardo Shima
Published: February 2025

Background: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children, affecting various organs, including the heart. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of age and Body Mass Index (BMI) on aortic elasticity in children with diabetes mellitus type I (DMTI) and healthy children. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 186 children aged 4 to 18 years, equally divided into healthy and DMTI groups, at Aliasghar Pediatric Hospital in Zahedan, southeast Iran, from April 2020 for one year. Consent forms were obtained following study approval. Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) measures, aortic elasticity parameters, blood pressure (BP), and anthropometric measures were evaluated in the participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows, version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). A P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study compared heart indices between children with DMTI and healthy children. The analysis revealed that height (P < 0.001), weight (P < 0.001), and BMI (P < 0.001) were lower in children with DMTI. Elasticity parameters, including ASβI (P < 0.001) and PSEM (P = 0.039), were higher, while AS (P < 0.001) and AD (P < 0.001) were lower in children with DMTI. Elasticity parameters varied with age and BMI in both groups, with some exceptions. None of the cardiac findings differed in children with DMTI who had HbA1c < 7 compared to those with HbA1c ≥ 7. Conclusions: The study concluded that aortic strain and aortic distensibility (AD) decreased while the aortic stiffness beta index and pressure strain elastic modulus increased in children with DMTI. Normal BMI and younger age were two important factors associated with accelerated stiffening in children with DMTI. The level of HbA1c did not affect cardiac parameters, particularly stiffening, in these children.
Phytochemical Composition of Rosa foetida Essential Oil and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-oral Squamous Cancer Activities
Authors: Habibi Azizollah , Rajabi-Moghadam Mahsa , Mahdavi Behnam , Zangeneh Mohammad Mahdi , Zangeneh Akram
Published: February 2025

Background: Rosa foetida is a popular plant in Iran due to its various medicinal applications. Objectives: In the present study, the essential oil of R. foetida flowers was isolated to identify the chemical composition and evaluate the anti-oral cancer and antioxidant activity of the plant extract. Methods: The essential oil was extracted using the hydro-distillation method. The GC-MS technique was employed to identify the essential oil composition. The anti-cancer activity of the essential oil against oral squamous cell carcinoma was evaluated using an MTT assay. The antioxidant activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of the plant was evaluated using a DPPH assay. Results: The essential oil was dominated by heneicosane (27.72%), tricosane (24.30%), and nonadecane (14.75%). In the MTT assay, the essential oil exhibited dose-dependent activity against cell lines of HSC-2, HSC-3, HSC-4, and Ca9-22. The highest anticancer activity of R. foetida essential oil was observed against the Ca9-22 cell line with an IC50 of 218 µg/mL. The extract of R. foetida was rich in phenolics, with a total phenolic content of 164 ± 0.67 mg Gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g. The extract scavenged the free radical of DPPH with an IC50 of 6.54 ± 0.2 µg/mL. Conclusions: The obtained results revealed an acceptable anti-cancer activity against oral squamous cell lines and potent antioxidant activity for the flowers of R. foetida.
Piperine and Lavender Oil Enriched Nanostructured Lipid Carriers to Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm
Authors: Shahraki Omolbanin , Nabavinia Maryam Sadat , Tiba Abdolmotaleb , Daneshmand Sara
Published: February 2025

Background: The application of cutting-edge nanotechnologies is enhancing the delivery of herbal-based treatments. Nanocarriers, characterized by their unique features, can overcome certain limitations of traditional drug delivery systems, thus serving as effective drug delivery vehicles. Concurrently, the antibacterial properties of piperine have been documented in numerous studies. Methods: Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) containing piperine (NLC-Pip) were synthesized using hot homogenization and ultrasound techniques. Their antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus biofilm was evaluated. In formulating NLC-Pip, various percentages of lipids and surfactants were employed. Additionally, the size, Polydispersity Index (PDI), and zeta potential of each formulation were measured using dynamic light scattering (DLS). Results: The optimal formulation was identified with a particle size of 187 nm, a PDI of 0.241, and a zeta potential of -23.1 mV. The encapsulation efficiency was approximately 99%. In antibacterial assays, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for NLC-Pip was 40 μg/mL, while the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 80 μg/mL. NLC-Pip demonstrated superior antibacterial activity against S. aureus biofilm compared to both free piperine and piperine-free NLC. Conclusions: The developed NLC-Pip formulation represents a promising vehicle for the development of a drug delivery system aimed at combating S. aureus biofilm.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja pada Karyawan PT Korindo Group Jakarta
Authors: Prabowo Budhi , Kristina Hartuti Elizabeth Tika
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja pada Korindo Group Jakarta. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 500 karyawan. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 83 karyawan. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survey, dengan instrument penelitian adalah kuesioner. Metode analisis data menggunakan Partial Least Square. Nilai R-Square (R²) sebesar 0.926 dan diinterprestasikan bahwa variabilitas konstruk kepuasan kerja yang dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel yang diteliti sebesar 92,2% sedangkan 7,8% dijelaskan oleh variable lain yang tidak diteliti dalam model ini. Hasil Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa motivasi kerja dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan.