bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NEUROENDOCRINE AND INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKER IN IMMEDIATE POST-PARTUM STATE WITH STILL BIRTH AND ITS COMPARISON WITH LIVE BIRTH AS PREGNANCY OUTCOME
Authors: KAVYA SASANK  , HARNAM KAUR  , SHARMA SB  , SHARMA JC
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Stillbirth remains a significant contributor to global and perinatal mortality, with a rate of 13.9/1,000 total births worldwide and 11.79/1,000 in India. The contributing factors include hypertensive disorders, diabetes, infections, and congenital anomalies. The immediate postpartum period provides an opportunity to evaluate the maternal physiological and biochemical changes that may be linked to stillbirth. Neuroendocrine and inflammatory biomarkers, such as dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and homocysteine (HCY), are essential in understanding the stress and inflammation associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aimed to estimate and compare the levels of DHEA-S and HCY in women with stillbirth and live births to explore their potential association with adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted at a tertiary care center involving 60 women aged 20–35 years. The participants were divided into two groups: 30 women with stillbirth and 30 controls with live births. Detailed demographic, obstetric, and clinical data were collected and venous blood samples were analyzed for DHEA-S and HCY using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunoturbidimetric methods, respectively. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences v23.0, with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
Results: The mean gestational age was significantly lower in the stillbirth group (34.8±4.8 weeks) compared to the controls (38.7±1.0 weeks, p=0.01). The stillbirth cases exhibited significantly higher levels of DHEA-S (2.74±0.48 μg/mL) and HCY (12.25±5.27 μmoL/L) compared to the controls (0.98±0.45 μg/mL, p=0.01; 8.64±2.28 μmoL/L, p=0.01). Abnormal levels of DHEA-S were observed in all stillbirth cases, while only 50% of controls had abnormal levels (p=0.01). Obstetric complications in the stillbirth group included anemia (13.3%), hypothyroidism (6.7%), intrauterine growth restriction (3.3%), oligohydramnios (3.3%), preeclampsia (3.3%), type 2 diabetes with polyhydramnios (3.3%), and breech presentation (3.3%). Significant differences in physical characteristics such as height and body mass index were noted between the groups.
Conclusion: Elevated levels of DHEA-S and HCY in the stillbirth group suggest distinct pathophysiological responses in the postpartum period, which may indicate the adverse pregnancy outcomes. These biomarkers could potentially serve as useful tools for identifying and managing pregnancies at risk for stillbirth and related complications. Further studies are required to validate their role in predicting and improving the pregnancy outcomes.
SYNTHESIS, SPECTRAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND IN SILICO STUDIES OF N-MANNICH BASES OF NOVEL SUBSTITUTED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS ANALGESIC, ANTIFUNGAL, AND POTENT INHIBITORS FOR BREAST CANCER
Authors: BHAGYASHRI D JADHAV  , SUSHIL P NARKHEDE
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to synthesize N-Mannich bases of novel series of substituted benzimidazole derivatives and their in silico simulation.
Methods: This study presents research on the synthesis of N-Mannich bases of novel series of substituted benzimidazole derivatives using substituted benzimidazoles as the starting compound. In silico simulation and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion prediction of all the compounds are demonstrated by their computational studies.
Results: All synthesized compounds were analyzed using 1hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared, and mass spectrometry to validate their structures. In silico simulation against the 1C14 as analgesic, 5fsa as antifungal, and 600 k as breast cancer protein database indicated that synthesized compounds have moderate-to-good-binding energy.
Conclusion: Overall, the computational analyses indicate that the derivatives synthesized show encouraging pharmacokinetic characteristics and affinity, positioning them as potential candidates for further advancement as therapeutic agents.
Developing an Energy-Smart Retrofit to Less-Efficient Commercial Water Heaters
Authors: Tanbour Emad
Published: February 2025

This paper is summarizing a pilot study to investigate the impact of retrofitting installed commercial water heaters with
an energy smart capability. The theme of the retrofit applies algorithms to enable gas-fired commercial water heaters to adjust
heating cycles based on detecting and continuously monitoring and learning the habits of end users and variations in the
frequency of demand on hot water. The proposed pilot analysis is guided by US Department of Energy efficiency guidelines.
The method to achieve the proposed energy smart retrofit is described in this paper as well as a pilot estimates of the impact of
the retrofit on appliance efficiency is presented. Some basic and initial economic analysis is also presented including cost
estimates of mass producing the proposed retrofit. .
Summer College of Engineering Design Experience for Minority Middle and Highschool Girls - Syllabus and Assessment Outcome
Authors: Tanbour Emad
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a proven experience of delivering a summer academy to introducing principles of engineering
design to middle and high school minority girls. The academy presented in this paper is a sample of a series of summer
academies that were delivered over a span of over academic years. The summer academies are principally managed through
collaboration between Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the School of engineering at Eastern Michigan University and
completely directed under ESD.
Engle og proletarer?
Authors: Giver Kjer Mikkel , Mølgaard Andersen Mie , Flensborg Jensen Maya
Published: February 2025

I Danmark er der store udfordringer med rekruttering og fastholdelse af medarbejdere i social- og sundhedsfagene. Nyere litteratur peger på, at årsagerne hertil beror på ringe lønforhold og arbejdsvilkår, men også fordomme og manglende anerkendelse af fagene. Få har undersøgt, hvordan medierne – som en central del af magtens sprog – udgør en central kilde til at formgive forestillinger og forståelser af social- og sundhedsfagene og omsorgsområdet. Denne artikel undersøger mediernes portrættering af social- og sundhedsfagene i ældreplejen med udgangspunkt i en diskursivinspireret analyse af 92 nyhedsartikler fra landsdækkende aviser, fagblade og tabloidaviser publiceret 2016-2021.
Analysen viser, at mediernes portrættering af fagene abonnerer på en diskurs, der reproducerer det negative narrativ og stigma, der historisk knytter sig til omsorgsfagene. En fortælling om, at arbejdet i omsorgssektoren forbindes med dårlige arbejdsvilkår samt beskidt arbejde og begrænsede professionelle kompetencer. Analysen viser dog også, at kilderne i artiklerne bruger disse narrativer strategisk til at anspore til forandring i form af legitimering af professionen og højnelse af den offentlige anerkendelse af erhvervet. Slutteligt diskuterer vi, hvordan dette diskursive felt rummer potentialer og udfordringer i forbindelse med rekruttering og fastholdelse.
The process of corporatization of local authorities: The reform of the Italian public administration in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Authors: Serluca Maria Carmela
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the transformation path of public administration, with particular attention to local realities, exploring the transition from the traditional administrative model to a managerial type of management. The evolution of public administration started from the theories of new public management (NPM), which emphasized accountability, efficiency, and results orientation. Subsequently, the theories evolved into new public governance and network management, an approach that recognizes the increasing complexity of modern societies. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP) includes a new reform to modernize the public sector, streamline rules and procedures to make them more transparent, accessible and efficient.
Cross-Border Regulatory Enforcement and Firms’ Asymmetric Cost Behavior
Authors: Wong Raymond M. K. , Dak-Adzaklo Cephas Simon Peter , Xede James , Yeung Tracy H. Y.
Published: February 2025

Exploiting the staggered implementation of Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) that facilitates cross-border enforcement cooperation, we examine the causal effect of changes in cross-border regulatory enforcement capacity on firms’ asymmetric cost behavior. Consistent with the view that strengthening cross-border regulatory enforcement of securities laws enhances corporate governance and improves information transparency, we find that U.S.-listed foreign firms reduce the degree of cost stickiness after the MMoU signage. This effect is more pronounced for (1) firms characterized with poor information quality, (2) firms from countries with weaker institutions, and (3) firms from countries where the memorandum more effectively fosters cross-border cooperation. Overall, our study demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-border institutional efforts on shaping managers’ opportunistic behavior.
Model Pembelajaran PBL Berbantuan Media Audio Visual terhadap Peningkatan Kompetensi Pengetahuan IPAS Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Maharany Dhefi Laksmita , Suniasih Ni Wayan
Published: February 2025

Kurangnya pemahaman peserta didik terhadap materi mata pelajaran IPAS dan kurangnya keterampilan guru dalam proses pembelajaran mengakibatkan masih rendahnya kompetensi pengetahuan pada mata pelajaran IPAS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan yang signifikan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning berbantuan media Audio Visual terhadap kompetensi pengetahuan IPAS pada siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi experiment dengan desain non-equivalent control group design. Populasi penelitian ini sebanyak 294 seluruh siswa sekolah dasar. Sampel diambil dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan tes objektif pilihan ganda biasa dengan empat pilihan jawaban (a, b, c, d). Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan teknik analisis deskriptif dan teknik analisis uji T. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa thitung lebih besar daripada ttabel (35,78 > 1,67) sehingga terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara kelompok siswa yang dibelajarkan dengan model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media audio visual dengan siswa yang tidak dibelajarkan menggunakan model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media audio visual. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media audio visual berpengaruh terhadap kompetensi pengetahuan IPAS siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar. Implikasi dari penelitian ini secara praktis dapat digunakan oleh guru sebagai acuan dalam meningkatkan kompetensi pengetahuan IPAS.
Epistemologi Kritis Konstruktif ke Arah Pembangunan Metodologi dan Metode
Authors: Sahadewa Ngurah Weda , Wahyudi Imam
Published: February 2025

Konstruktif merupakan salah satu istilah kunci dalam penelitian yang hendak dicarikan padanan pengertiannya yang setepat mungkin sehingga menjadi kompatibel dengan kritis. Kemudian memunculkan istilah kritis konstruktif. Keadaan kemasyarakatan membutuhkan kekritisan yang konstruktif dalam pengertian yang lebih mengandung kadar keilmiahan. Untuk itulah, penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu barometer guna penemuan suatu bentuk yang lebih memberikan nilai kegunaan kefilsafatan dalam arti yang tetap kritis namun juga bijaksana. Apabila lebih dalam ditelusuri maka diperoleh suatu bentuk dan pola epistemologi kritis konstruktif itu  berdasarkan suatu  hasil  dari  penelitian ini  adalah sebagai berikut pertama, kebenaran pengetahuan didasarkan atas kenyataan. Kedua, kenyataan yang benar tidak sebatas pada fakta melainkan pula dapat dibuktikan kebenarannya itu atas dasar suatu bentuk konstruksi tersendiri adanya. Ketiga, epistemologi dikatakan kritis konstruktif terkait langsung dengan kenyataan yang kebenarannya dapat dibuktikan baik langsung ataupun secara tidak langsung adanya. Inilah sebetulnya yang dapat dikembangkan untuk metodologi dan metode ketika berlaku dalam kegiatan penelitian kefilsafatan. Apabila diteliti lebih dalam maka akan terdapat kekeliruan detail atas kemampuan filsafat yang sesungguhnya mampu untuk mengerti tentang hubungan yang krusial antara kenyataan dengan kegiatan penelitian yang terkonstruksi secara epistemologis. Oleh karena itu, pentingnya dari penelitian ini menghasilkan ketentuan dasar atas peran epistemologi kritis konstruktif untuk dikembangkan sebagai bagian penting dari pembangunan metodologi dan metode khususnya dalam bidang kajian ilmiah kefilsafatan. Untuk itu, diperlukan perangkat dasar metodologis dan metodis atas dasar epistemologi kritis konstruktif sehingga epistemologi kritis konstruktif memperoleh nilai implementatifnya secara konstuktif pula adanya.
Pengaruh Religiusitas terhadap Disposisi Berpikir Kritis dengan Keyakinan Epistemik serta Emosi Epistemik sebagai Mediator
Authors: Sulaiman Ahmad , Rokhmah Sakinah Nur , Royhana Safarina Firdausi
Published: February 2025

Disposisi berpikir kritis adalah satu diantara karakteristik kunci untuk sukses di tengah kompetisi global abad ke dua puluh satu. Konsep tersebut merujuk kepada sejauh mana seseorang memiliki kecenderungan untuk skeptis, mengumpulkan lebih banyak bukti, dan menganalisis informasi yang dihadapi. Disposisi ini umum dimiliki para pembelajar hingga ahli filsafat atau pada masyarakat dengan apresiasi tinggi terhadap filsafat, sains dan cenderung sekuler. Belakangan terdapat ketertarikan untuk melihat lebih mendalam pengaruh dari aspek-aspek sosial seperti agama dan budaya terhadap disposisi berpikir kritis secara empirik. Riset-riset pendahulu menemukan hasil berseberangan yang menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan negatif agama terhadap disposisi berpikir kritis. Hasil yang beragam itu mengindikasikan kemungkinan hadirnya variabel mediator yang dapat mengubah arah hubungan atau pengaruh di antara dua variabel itu. Studi ini meneliti pengaruh religiusitas terhadap disposisi kritis melalui dua jalur; jalur langsung dan jalur yang dimediasi oleh keyakinan epistemik dan emosi epistemik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keyakinan epistemik dapat menjadi mediator parsial bagi relasi kausal antara religiusitas dan disposisi berpikir kritis sementara emosi epistemik tidak dapat menjadi mediator bagi kedua variabel. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa agama, khususnya pada Muslim di Indonesia, memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap sikap kritis seseorang dan   pengaruh   itu   dapat   bertambah  kuat   jika   dibarengi  dengan   keyakinan  epistemik kontekstualis.
Progresivitas Kecerdasan Buatan dalam Perspektif Epistemologi
Authors: Mellyzar Mellyzar , Nahadi Nahadi , Nabuasa Desi Aryanti
Published: February 2025

Kecerdasan buatan atau Artificial Intelligence (AI) berkembang dengan pesat serta peningkatan ketergantungan pada teknologi AI ini membawa sejumlah keuntungan, seperti peningkatan efisiensi, personalisasi yang lebih baik, dan pengambilan keputusan yang lebih pintar. Tetapi, semakin besar ketergantungan ini juga menimbulkan kekhawatiran terhadap landasan epistemologis AI. Tujuan penelitian ini mengkaji secara epistemologi pengembangan AI dengan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi literatur. AI adalah kombinasi ilmu dan teknologi. Sumber-sumber pengetahuan klasik seperti pengalaman indrawi, rasionalitas, dan kesaksian tetap menjadi landasan penting dalam upaya manusia untuk memahami realitas, meskipun kecerdasan buatan menawarkan alat yang canggih untuk menganalisis data dan membuat prediksi. Pengetahuan yang dihasilkan oleh kecerdasan buatan bersifat kompleks dan beragam tergantung pada konteks dan jenis sistem yang digunakan. Algoritma AI yang kompleks dan terkadang "kotak hitam" membuatnya sulit untuk memahami bagaimana kecerdasan buatan mencapai kesimpulan tertentu, menimbulkan pertanyaan tentang validitas dan keandalan pengetahuannya. Oleh karena itu, memahami cara kerja AI, mengevaluasi sumber, membandingkannya dengan sumber lainnya, dan menggunakan akal sehat adalah penting saat menganalisis data AI.
Filsafat Sains dan Inkuiri Sebagai Pendekatan dalam Membelajarkan Konsep Kekekalan Massa Lavoisier's Law
Authors: Nabuasa Desi Aryanti , Nahadi Nahadi , Mellyzar Mellyzar
Published: February 2025

Suatu proses belajar sains tidak terlepas dari hakikat sains yang mencakup pengetahuan tentang metode (epistemologi), proses pembentukan sains (ontologi), serta nilai dan keyakinan yang menopang perkembangan sains (aksiologi). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menjelaskan hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier (Lavoisier Law) melalui pendekatan epistemologi, ontologi, dan aksiologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, dengan analisis dokumen yang melibatkan pengumpulan, analisis, dan interpretasi data nonangka dari berbagai artikel yang dipublikasikan di jurnal nasional maupun internasional. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah kajian ontologi pada hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier dapat dilihat pada contoh fakta eksperimen Lavoisier. Kajian epistemologi hukum Lavoisier, dapat dijelaskan tentang bagaimana Antoine Lavoisier menemukan hukum Lavoisier dan bagaimana hukum tersebut dapat dinilai keabsahannya. Kajian aksiologi hukum Lavoisier dimaknai sebagai sebuah ilmu yang mengkaji tentang bagaimana hukum Lavoisier digunakan atau dimanfaatkan dan keterkaitannya dengan moral dan etika. Konsep tentang hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier dapat dibelajarkan menggunakan pendekatan inkuiri level real world applications dengan melibatkan aktivitas seperti melakukan simulasi reaksi kimia, proyek desain produk, dan analisis kasus nyata. Level real world applications dapat membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan keterampilan mengumpulkan data dan menafsirkan data berdasarkan percobaan, membuat perkiraan,  dan  membangun argumen  yang  logis  berdasarkan bukti  ilmiah,  membuat,  dan mempertahankan keputusan berdasarkan bukti yang diperoleh.
Improving English Speaking Skills of Fourth Grade Elementary School Students Through Contextual Problem-Based Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Media
Authors: Yutami Ni Wayan Nindya , Widiana I Wayan
Published: February 2025

This study was motivated by the low English speaking skills of students and the less than optimal use of learning media in learning activities. The purpose of this study was to create learning media that can improve the speaking skills of fourth grade elementary school students in English. This study used the ADDIE model. The subjects were material experts, learning media experts, practitioners, and students in fourth grade of elementary school. The purpose was to measure their level of English speaking skills. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Observation guidelines, interview guidelines, assessment scale sheets, and questionnaire sheets were the tools used to collect data. A total of 34 students from fourth grade of elementary school were involved in the product trial. To determine the effectiveness of the product, a t-test with correlated samples was used to analyze data from the pre- and post-test results. The results showed that the mobile-assisted language teaching tool (MALL) based on contextual problems was valid. Thus, the results of expert and practitioner evaluations determine the validity and effectiveness of the developed contextual problems.
The Contribution of Learning Culture and Soft Skills in Improving the Character of High School Students
Authors: Wardhani Ni Ketut Sri Kusuma , Mahendradhani Gusti Ayu Agung Riesa
Published: February 2025

Character is a key issue in education, highlighted by the rise of adolescent promiscuity, drug abuse, crime, and radicalism, indicating a deepening moral crisis. This study aims to analyze the influence of learning culture and soft skills in improving the character of high school students. This type of research is survey research. The approach to this research is quantitative, with an ex post facto research design. The population of the study was 361 students. The sample was taken using the proportional random sampling technique with random sampling. The number of samples in this study was 218 people. Data were collected using the questionnaire method and document recording. Meanwhile, the instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire sheet. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques. The results of the study showed a very significant path coefficient. Analysis of learning culture on student character obtained a very significant path coefficient, proving that learning culture has a direct positive effect on student character. Analysis of learning culture on student characteristics through soft skills obtained an indirect effect. Learning culture has a significant effect on student soft skills with a contribution of 65.5%. Learning culture and soft skills have a direct effect on student character with a contribution of 66.8%. It is concluded that, student character can be formed through a good learning culture and soft skills.
Teacher Learning Process in Implementing the Independent Learning Curriculum in the High School Environment
Authors: Wijayanto Pikir Wisnu , Ariefianto Lutfi , Judijanto Loso
Published: February 2025

Teachers in the Independent Curriculum have a vital role, starting from planning learning, compiling materials, choosing models, implementation methods, and assessment. However, the fact is that out of 70 students, 34 people had a mean score of 28.26. Another point is that 68.65% did not match the assignment and 48% of students did not complete it. It is urgent to research because there are differences in theory, expectations, and reality in the field. The aim of this study is to analyze management prepares learning implementation plans and implementing the independent curriculum at high school. The research method used is mixed research. The population is high school students with a sample of 156 people consisting of 130 students and 26 teachers—data collection techniques using surveys and interviews. Instruments are arranged based on indicators and shared via Google from the link. The data analysis technique uses SPSS Statistics 26.0 while the interview data is analyzed by data collection, reduction, and concluding. The results and findings show that 22% of teachers prepared learning implementation plans, 23.67% of teachers were able to deliver the material, 32.49% were able to assess objectively, 26.76% of students experienced changes in behavior from learning and only 34.26% of teachers were able to assess objectively carry out learning evaluations of the independent learning curriculum. The interview results intersect with the survey results. In conclusion, the implementation of the independent learning curriculum needs to be evaluated and there needs to be training.
Smart Interaction: Sports Communication as the Key to Success in Physical Education in Elementary Schools
Authors: Zulham  , Riyanto Pulung , Wasan Aan
Published: February 2025

The increasing diversity of student needs and learning styles in physical education necessitates the exploration of effective sports communication techniques to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in elementary schools. This research aims to explore and implement holistic and adaptive sports communication techniques in physical education and evaluate their impact on student engagement and achievement. A case study method was chosen to gain in-depth insights into communication practices. This study involved direct observations, semi-structured interviews with 5 physical education teachers and 30 students, as well as document analysis. The subjects of the research included physical education teachers and students, employing a qualitative thematic analysis approach to identify key patterns and themes. The findings indicate that the communication techniques applied by teachers play a crucial role in the effectiveness of learning, where traditional methods often limit interactions to one-way communication. In contrast, digital communication techniques enhance flexibility and interactivity. This research underscores the need for adaptive and inclusive communication strategies, along with teacher training, which is expected to improve the quality of physical education and create a more effective learning environment for all students.
Organizational Justice as a Predictor of Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Employee Engagement in the Healthcare Sector: A conceptual study
Authors: G Gayathri , Savarimuthu A
Published: February 2025

The healthcare sector framework highlights the importance of organizational justice in shaping employee attitudes and behaviors within healthcare settings. It emphasizes that perceptions of fairness—encompassing distributive, procedural, and interactional justice—are crucial for fostering (OCB) and enhancing employee engagement, ultimately impacting the quality of patient care and organizational effectiveness. This research aims to examine the impact of organizational justice on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and employee engagement among healthcare professionals. The study emphasizes the critical role that perceptions of fairness play in enhancing employee morale and productivity within healthcare settings.
The study utilizes a comprehensive literature review to analyze existing theories and empirical findings related to organizational justice, OCB, and employee engagement. It synthesizes insights from various studies to develop a theoretical framework that illustrates the relationships between these constructs. Specifically, when healthcare employees feel that they are treated fairly with respect to resource distribution, decision-making processes, and interpersonal interactions, they are more likely to exhibit behaviors that support their organization and engage actively in their roles.
The research concludes that fostering a culture of organizational justice is essential for promoting OCB and enhancing employee engagement in healthcare environments. Its originality lies in its focus on the healthcare sector, providing a unique perspective on how justice perceptions can drive positive organizational outcomes. This study lays the groundwork for future empirical research to validate these proposed relationships in practical settings, especially within the healthcare sector, and the dedication and willingness of employees are vital for success.
Democracia y crisis en el Mercosur
Authors: Diaz Alejandra P. , Negro Sandra C.
Published: February 2025

En este trabajo se busca analizar las crisis que han azotado al Mercosur en sus treinta y tres años de existencia. Las crisis generales que se observan en relación al bloque regional y las crisis de la democracia en cada uno de los Estados que lo integran. En el transcurso del trabajo se pretende dilucidar si las herramientas jurídicas mercosureñas son suficientes para enfrentar conflictos provocados por contingencias exógenas o endógenas. Finalmente, se plantearán cuáles son las cuestiones que serán necesarias resolver para mejorar el funcionamiento del esquema en la realidad política y económica.
Reseña y notas de un trabajo del Dr. Juan Carlos Corbetta
Authors: Arlotti Raúl
Published: February 2025

La presente reseña presenta algunas notas y comentarios sobre el trabajo del Profesor Doctor Juan Carlos Corbetta, titulado “Perón y la Transformación del Estado Argentino – Estudios de la Legislación 1945-1955”, editado en Buenos Aires por Thomson Reuters, La Ley del año 2023, producto de su tesis para optar por el grado de Doctor en Ciencias Jurídicas, defendida en la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, codirigida por el Dr. Samuel Amaral y el Dr. Ricardo Sebastián Piana y evaluada por los doctores Jorge Vanossi, Alberto Ricardo Dalla Vía y la doctora María de las Nieves Cenicalaya.
Desenvolvimento sustentável na educação: uma revisão sistemática sobre o uso de indicadores ambientais em escolas do ensino fundamental
Authors: Gomes Kauan Aragão , Duarte Armando Dias
Published: February 2025

A crescente consciência sobre os desafios ambientais contemporâneos impulsiona a necessidade de ações pautadas na sustentabilidade e na Educação Ambiental (EA) no âmbito escolar, visando a formação de cidadãos conscientes e responsáveis. A utilização de indicadores ambientais emerge como uma ferramenta essencial para avaliar e promover o desenvolvimento sustentável das instituições de ensino. O estudo objetivou identificar as diferentes abordagens relacionadas à utilização de indicadores ambientais nas escolas e suas contribuições para o desenvolvimento sustentável escolar. Uma revisão sistemática da literatura seguiu as diretrizes do método PRISMA, com busca nas bases Web of Science, Scopus e periódicos nacionais, utilizando termos-chave relacionados ao estudo. Os resultados demonstraram que as publicações selecionadas abordam diversas áreas relacionadas à criação de indicadores ambientais escolares, como educação sustentável, políticas públicas, infraestrutura e desempenho educacional. A crescente preocupação com a implementação de indicadores ambientais nas escolas, ressaltando a importância da EA e da sustentabilidade na formação de cidadãos conscientes foi evidenciada. Indicadores são ferramentas essenciais para o desenvolvimento sustentável das instituições de ensino, auxiliando no processo de tomada de decisão e na implementação de práticas mais eficazes.
Violências e violações do corpo feminino na novela “Sabela”, de Conceição Evaristo
Authors: Alves-Garbim Juliana Franco
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho tem como enfoque a construção literária de Conceição Evaristo pelo olhar da cultura afro-feminina, além do caráter denunciativo sobre as violências corporais e psicoemocionais decorrentes das agressões impostas às mulheres negras pelo sexismo do patriarcado. A intenção é subverter o olhar do leitor para enxergar a história das mulheres negras no Brasil sob uma ótica matrifocal, como chama a atenção a novela “Sabela”, presente na Histórias de leves enganos e parecenças (Evaristo, 2017). Para tanto, almeja-se refletir sobre a importância do papel das mulheres na sociedade brasileira e a relação com o corpo negro, que avultam nos contos de temática afrocentrada. Na análise, as bases epistemológicas contam com teóricos como Stuart Hall (2003), Lélia González (2020), dentre outros pesquisadores da temática afro-brasileira e culturalista. Os procedimentos metodológicos acionados consistem em uma análise qualitativa da novela circunscrita ao universo axiológico de Conceição Evaristo, com vias a identificar traços que evidenciam as violências simbólicas, materiais e corporais até hoje sustentadas pela cultura branca e hegemônica sobre o corpo da mulher negra. Aqui, constrói-se a hipótese de que a discussão sobre a temática fomenta o combate ao sexismo racial, ao mesmo tempo que amplia a visibilidade e a promoção da igualdade de gênero e cultural. Nesse contexto, as contribuições da pesquisa apontam para o aspecto positivo de (re)construção e fortalecimento da cultura afro-feminina, no que concerne à diversidade estético-literária e social.
A corporeidade da palavra no Slam: quando a natureza poético-narrativa rompe o silêncio
Authors: Franceschini Marcele Aires , Vieira Natália Felicia
Published: February 2025

Esta pesquisa entende a corporeidade da palavra ao extravasar o silêncio, sobretudo quando impulsionada por engajamentos como liberar a natureza poético-narrativa, vazar o grito, destravar os gestos, desbravar os sentidos. O Slam, campeonato de poesia falada, de caráter autoral e natureza coletiva, é um poderoso meio de se elevar essa corporeidade, sobretudo porque, ao expressar as mazelas, os problemas, as injustiças, o racismo, o machismo, mas também as conquistas e as reflexões de vozes periféricas, ou longe do centro, a poeta-narradora corporifica tanto a matéria quanto as ideias. Assim que, na primeira parte do artigo é levada em conta a tentativa de silenciamento, como no caso da máscara de flandres usada por Anastácia no Brasil colonial do passado; para que num segundo momento a boca e o corpo da mulher negra rompam o silêncio por meio do Slam. No caso deste estudo, foram selecionadas autoras pretas brasileiras, participantes da cena dos Slams. Como teoria amparamo-nos em Kilomba (2019), Hooks (2019), D’Alva (2019), Collins (2019), Spivak (2010), Gonzalez (1984, 2020), entre outros nomes.
“Piazza di Spagna, 26”, de Cecília Meireles
Authors: Lopes Delvanir
Published: February 2025

Este artigo trata de um texto ceciliano até este momento apenas publicado em um periódico, o Diário de Notícias do Rio de Janeiro, em 1955, alguns anos após a viagem feita pela escritora à Itália, junto com o seu então marido Heitor Vinícius da Silveira Grillo (1902-1971). O texto de Cecília Meireles, intitulado “Piazza di Spagna, 26” traz uma série de referências importantes sobre o habitante do endereço que dá nome ao texto: John Keats (1795-1821), escritor do Romantismo inglês. Na escadaria que leva à igreja Trinità dei Monti, próxima à Fontana della Barcaccia, a escritora carioca vai traçando, junto ao seu sentimento quando adentra à casa, episódios da vida do poeta e de suas obras
Corneal Imaging and Densitometry Measurements in Patients with Fuchs' Dystrophy Undergoing Penetrating Keratoplasty and Descemet's Striping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Authors: Alzahrani Khaled , Alshehri Jawaher , Brahma Arun , Carley Fiona , Hillarby Chantal M.
Published: February 2025

Aims: In the present study, we used the densitometry software from the Oculus Pentacam to compare postoperative corneal clarity between penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy.
Methods: A retrospective comparative study was carried out at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. In 28 patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy, corneal densitometry measurements were performed 12–18 months after corneal transplantation. The correlations of the densitometry measurements with the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central corneal thickness (CCT) were analysed and compared between eyes that underwent PK and those that underwent DSAEK.
Results: Corneal densitometry measurements in the 33 eyes showed no significant differences between the PK and DSAEK post-surgery groups. There was no significant correlation between CCT and corneal densitometry measurements in either group (P >0.05 in both cases). After DSAEK, corneal densitometry measurements were significantly correlated with BCVA in the central (P = 0.01), posterior (P = 0.007), and full-depth (P = 0.008) 0–2 mm zones of the cornea but not in PK group. The postoperative CCT was significantly different between the two groups (P <0.01).
Conclusion: The 2 types of corneal transplantation resulted in different outcomes in terms of corneal densitometry measurements. Improved visual acuity after DSAEK was found to positively correlate with improvements in corneal clarity. Oculus Pentacam provides an objective evaluation tool to monitor corneal status after surgery.
Urban Socio-Environmental Conflicts in A Coastal Capital of Northeastern Brazil: The Case of Lagoa Doce
Authors: Nunes Ariel Dantas , Almeida Gênisson Lima de , Costa Jailton de Jesus
Published: February 2025

Objective: Analizyng urban socio environmental conflicts in a coastal capital of Northeastern Brazil in the Doce Lagoon.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study discusses the types of conflicts faced by communities and which are related to the appropriation of natural resources, with water resources being one of the targets of this recurring problem.
 
Method: A bibliographic survey was carried out using the search terms use and occupation, landfill and anthropogenic alterations listed in the study in the Scielo and Web Of Science databases, as well as the Google Scholar search engine. Documents inherent to environmental conservation policy were consulted, as well as on-site visits and photographic records of the areas where socio-environmental conflicts occur in the Doce Lagoon.
 
Results and Discussion: When analyzing the conflicts in the study area, it was observed that there are different factors that indicate the scenario of vulnerability, without adequate urban planning and which correspond to destructive tendencies such as the absence of vegetation, displacement of fauna and loss of area. In this way, the photographic records obtained since the landfill of the Doce Lagoon began showed how anthropic alterations have damaged the characteristics of the landscape, mainly related to land use and occupation.
 
Research Implications: It highlights the conservation of natural areas in the Lagoa Doce area by the surrounding community in urban areas, emphasizing the resistance of local communities in confronting the unsustainable actions of public bodies to landfill water bodies.
 
Originality/Value: It contributes to the discussion on the conservation and maintenance of pond areas in urban environments for the sustainable use and exploitation of natural resources.
The role of Traditional Cuisine in a Tourist City With Cultural Heritage. The Case of the Historic Centre of Quito
Authors: Thomé-Ortiz Humberto , Sosa María Elena Sosa
Published: February 2025

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the role of traditional food in the configuration of the tourist offer of a heritage city.
 
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework on which this article is based is the paradigm of the heritage of traditional cuisines, through their appropriation as focal objects of cultural tourism, aspects that provide a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.
 
Methodology: The methodology adopted for this research is a descriptive case study with an exploratory scope, complementing quantitative and qualitative methods for a comprehensive approach to an emerging object of study.  
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained show that there is a gap between the cultural tourism destination and the local culinary heritage, an aspect that implies the underutilisation of one of the cultural resources with the greatest capacity to project territorial singularities and contribute to the positioning of the Historic Centre of Quito.
 
Implications of the research: There is a need for a strategic organisation for the valorisation of culinary heritage, in which local actors have a deep knowledge of their food and can communicate its value to visitors.
 
Originality/value: This study contributes to the knowledge of the synergy between tourism and traditional cuisine in cultural destinations such as historic centres, thus providing elements for the management of traditional cuisine and its tourist scenarios as a living heritage.
New Perspectives For The Use of Lithothamnium Calcareum in The Post-Treatment of Domestic Sewage
Authors: Portella Aline Ramos , Veneu Diego Macedo , Silva Leonardo Duarte Batista da , Nascentes Alexandre Lioi
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate phosphorus removal in fixed-bed columns using Lithothamnium calcareum, a calcareous algae widely used in the agricultural sector, exploring its potential as a sorbent medium in wastewater treatment.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research was based on established kinetic and equilibrium models for describing pollutant removal. The pseudo-second-order model was employed for kinetics, while the Temkin model was used to describe equilibrium, providing consistent theoretical support for data analysis.
 
Methodology: Initially, kinetic parameters and equilibrium data were determined for phosphorus removal from synthetic solutions. Subsequently, continuous tests were conducted in fixed-bed columns using effluents from a wastewater treatment plant located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operational parameters, such as flow rate, bed height, and initial phosphorus concentration, were adjusted to evaluate process efficiency. The Yoon-Nelson model was applied to describe operational behavior.
 
Results and Discussion: Phosphorus removal was highly efficient, with rates ranging from 84% to 98%. The kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model, while equilibrium data aligned with the Temkin model. The Yoon-Nelson model demonstrated good compatibility under varied experimental conditions.
 
Research Implications: The application of Lithothamnium calcareum as a sorbent represents a sustainable and effective alternative for phosphorus removal, particularly in wastewater treatment plants, promoting greater environmental sustainability.
 
Originality/Value: This study highlights the innovation of using Lithothamnium calcareum in continuous systems, reinforcing its feasibility as a practical solution for wastewater treatment.
Urbanismo social
Authors: Silva Leonardo Ferreira da , Festa Fernando , Abascal Eunice Helena Sguizzardi , Antonucci Denise
Published: February 2025

Nas últimas três décadas, o Brasil enfrentou uma significativa transformação urbana, resultando em desafios socioambientais nas áreas periféricas. A transição demográfica, impulsionada pela industrialização, rápida urbanização e especulação imobiliária, ressalta a necessidade de uma abordagem integrada para os planos urbanísticos, especialmente nos grandes centros urbanos. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar essa transformação, com foco nas áreas periféricas, visando compreender a eficácia das políticas urbanísticas, em especial em metrópoles como São Paulo, diante do aumento da urbanização, transição demográfica e persistência da especulação imobiliária. A pesquisa adota uma abordagem analítica, baseada em revisão bibliográfica e estudo de caso. Foram analisadas políticas públicas recentes, destacando aquelas implementadas em Medellín e em São Paulo, além de examinar projetos urbanos emblemáticos como o Plano de Bairro do Jardim Lapenna e a evolução do bairro Cidade Nova Heliópolis. Este estudo destaca-se pela sua abordagem integrada das transformações urbanas, especialmente nas áreas periféricas, considerando a interconexão entre aspectos socioambientais. A análise comparativa com Medellín traz uma perspectiva internacional relevante, ressaltando a originalidade da busca por soluções sustentáveis e socialmente inclusivas, enfatizando o papel crucial do Urbanismo Social diante das complexas realidades urbanas. Os resultados obtidos incluem a identificação de práticas bem-sucedidas e obstáculos persistentes nas áreas periféricas, com foco especial em São Paulo. Além disso, busca-se destacar a eficácia do Urbanismo Social na promoção de mudanças positivas, exemplificadas por Medellín. As lições aprendidas com experiências bem-sucedidas e desafios persistentes nas áreas periféricas podem informar a criação e implementação de políticas mais eficazes. A ênfase na integração de aspectos sociais e ambientais, proposta pelo Urbanismo Social, representa uma contribuição significativa para a busca de soluções sustentáveis e equitativas no contexto urbano brasileiro.
Auditoria da inovação
Authors: Souza Bruno Amaral , Santos Raphaela Társys Oliveira , Espíndola Marcelo Agenor , Mafra Pereira Frederico Cesar
Published: February 2025

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o nível de inovação dos escritórios de contabilidade de Nova Serrana-MG, a partir do modelo de ‘Auditoria de Inovação’ proposto por Tidd e Bessant (2015). Para tanto realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva de natureza quantitativa e qualitativa, tendo como unidades de análise os 45 escritórios de contabilidade ativos do município de Nova Serrana (MG), contemplados na base do Conselho Regional de Contabilidade de Minas Gerais (CRC-MG). A técnica de coleta de dados se deu por meio da aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado com 40 afirmativas categorizadas em 05 dimensões, conforme definido pelo modelo de ‘Auditoria de Inovação’ de Tidd e Bessant (2015). Após a coleta dos dados, os autores retornaram aos responsáveis pelas empresas selecionadas, para discussão dos resultados das categorias propostas. A seguir, os dados foram organizados, categorizados e analisados pela dimensão da estatística descritiva e análise de conteúdo, a partir das percepções coletadas. Os resultados permitiram compreender os aspectos determinantes para a inovação nos respectivos escritórios, evidenciados principalmente na categoria ‘Aprendizagem’, bem como suas deficiências, sobretudo no constructo ‘Estratégia’. Como contribuição teórica, colabora para ampliação do campo de estudos e compreensão dos aspectos da inovação no contexto dos escritórios de contabilidade. Como contribuição prática, consolida a aplicação do modelo utilizado, elaborado a partir de referencial validado pela literatura e, como contribuição gerencial, oferece oportunidade de desenvolvimento de ações e projetos de inovação que visam melhorar competitividade destes escritórios, sobretudo na dimensão da contabilidade online.
Antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus species against some pathogenic and food spoilage bacteria
Authors: Sahu Mamta
Published: February 2025

The present study was conducted to examine the antimicrobial activity of different Lactobacillus species against pathogenic and food spoilage bacteria. Four species of Lactobacillus were isolated from homemade cheese, raw milk, dosa paste, sauce, and curd. Lactobacillus species isolated from the sampled food source include; Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus casei. The antimicrobial activity of L. plantarum (P2), L. brevis, L. plantarum (P1), L. casei, and L. fermentum was investigated against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus using well diffusion method of the indicator isolate. The results reveal that the L. plantarum (P2) has highest inhibition zones towards E. coli (25.7±1.35 mm), S. aureus (27.6±0.94 mm), P. aeruginosa (24.4±1.05 mm), and B. cereus (04.2±0.17 mm). The lowest zones of inhibition towards the sampled pathogenic and food spoilage bacteria were reported by L. casei. Our results confirm that the L. plantarum (P2), L. brevis, L. plantarum (P1), L. casei, and L. fermentum had efficient antimicrobial inhibitory effect on E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and B. cereus. Thus these Lactobacillus species could be effectively used for the protection of food from different pathogenic and food Spoilage bacteria.
Foundations of nursing skills : a comprehensive guide for the Australian context
Authors: Sanderson Leisa , Gooding Tracey , Coogan Penelope , Dash Sandra , Hurley Kate , Best Jessica , McCrystal Amy
Published: February 2025

Foundations of nursing skills: a comprehensive guide for the Australian context, is an essential textbook designed to equip nursing students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for effective clinical practice in diverse healthcare settings. Tailored specifically for the Australian context, this peer reviewed book integrates culturally sensitive approaches to nursing care, including addressing the unique health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.