bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The logistics of marking in the Baetic Amphoras. The use of numerals in the organizational systems of ceramic pro ductions
Authors: OZCÁRIZ GIL Pablo , PÉREZ GONZÁLEZ Jordi , HEREDERO BERZOSA Javier
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to identify, by means of the analysis of the graffiti ante cocturam on the Roman amphoras, the different processes of production which are registered in the amphorae workshops. The olive oil produced in the Baetica served massively to nourish the western provinces of Roman Empire for more than 300 years. The standardization of the selected amphoric type, which extended over more than one hundred amphora workshops, allows us to observe certain patterns of similarity in the amphoric productions, at either a typological or epigraphic level, that allow us to understand the production organization of these amphoras. We apply here a development of the categorization of graffiti ante cocturam on these olive oil amphoras (i.e. Dressel 20) that allows us to analyze the set of the epigraphs which have been published so far from a new point of view. Our work focuses on the analysis of graffiti belonging to thirteen different archaeological surveys conducted on the surface of Monte Testaccio (Rome, years 1989 to 2000 and 2005). Before now the graffiti found in the different excavations of Monte Testaccio have been studied and published independently, and only through a global analysis can we present a joint vision of graffiti for more than a century, appreciating certain patterns or key trends which are important for understanding the different processes of production of the Dressel 20 amphorae in the production areas. The results suggest that the presence of numerals responds to a clear will on the part of the artisan collective who was dedicated to the manufacture of these amphoras to quantify the lots produced in any of the various phases of a production system. The fact that one is a part of a complex system of artisanal ceramic manufacturing at industrial levels necessitated a strict organizational control of all the productive phases. The continuity over time and the dispersion of the marking method in the territory makes us think of possible well-defined standardization processes, with learning processes common to the ceramic artisan communities and their possible mobility through the different workshops that produced the same type of amphora. The same results could be understood as part of the internal control of the contracted productions, as well as constituting a log of the internal logistics of the baking phase or for its control, when storing them in one of the first phases of formation of the amphora.
Trial by Water through the Ages
Authors: TÖYRÄÄNVUORI Joanna
Published: February 2024

The concept of trial by water or water ordeal is best known to the wider public through European witch trials from the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, but the practiced is first attested in near eastern texts from the Middle Bronze Age (2200–1550 BCE). The depiction of the medieval trials is largely folkloric, such trials were nonetheless known throughout the ancient world. The best evidence for ordeal by river is found in the letters from the clay tablet archives of Mari on the Upper Euphrates. A central site for divine arbitration among the Amorite kingdoms, the practice seems to have dwindled after the destruction of Mari and its cultic sites in 1759 BCE. Reviewing the ancient evidence for trial by water, this article demonstrates how the trials were used for a particular purpose: to verify the truth statements of compromised witnesses in legal cases that for lack of credible witnesses could only be solved by divine arbitration. The ancient background of the concept will help us better understand why the practice was later connected with witches in the European context.
Preliminary considerations on the decoration of the anthropomorphic plastic from the Cucuteni A-B settlement of Băiceni – Dîmbul Morii (com. Cucuteni, Iași county)
Authors: BALAUR Radu-Ștefan
Published: February 2024

Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic plastics are often associated with complex manifestations of the spiritual life of Cucuteni communities. Therefore, knowledge and interpretation of anthropomorphic representations are necessary to have a better picture of the role played in the daily and spiritual life of prehistoric communities. The Cucuteni A-B settlement from Dâmbul Morii provides an important number of such pieces that will complete the data known so far. In this study, attention will be paid to plastic representations with painted, incised, and plastic decorations. Therefore, a batch of 27 anthropomorphic figurines was analyzed, some in a fragmentary state. Based on the decor nalysis, a clear separation of figurines by gender was possible.
Two bronze objects of Western origin in the Saharna microregion, Rezina district, Republic of Moldova
Authors: ZANOCI Aurel
Published: February 2024

In the Saharna microregion (Rezina district, Republic of Moldova), four settlements and one burial
attributed to the Holercani-Hansca culture are currently known. In the settlements Saharna Mare / “Dealul
Mănăstirii” and Saharna “Rude”, a bronze hairpin of Ösennadel type and a crescent pendant with vertically
perforated shank were recently discovered. Both objects have many analogies in Transylvania as well as in Central
Europe, being dated within the period Bz D – Ha A1. Along with the finds from Saharna microregion, in the area of the
Holercani-Hansca culture, in the sites of Calfa, Holercani, Coșnița and others, other bronze artifacts are known, also
of Western origin and having the same chronological markers. Thus, the presence of these objects denotes the
connections of the communities from the Prut-Dniester area with Transylvania and Central Europe.
Compliance and Endurance. The Athenian Power Building through the Melian Dialogue
Authors: TZOVLA Eleni
Published: February 2024

The Melian dialogue in the 5th book of Thucydides can be seen as one of the most important texts for
political science. Two opposing political ideas are confronted by the historian: on the one hand Thucydides presents
the Athenians as promoters of the idea of legitimacy of unlimited growth of power; on the other hand, there were
the Melians who did not accept the ‘law of the stronger’. The Melians were conquered, and their arguments could
not save them, but in the longer perspective the Athenian empire was destined to collapse. Through the dialogue,
Thucydides compares the ‘law of the stronger’ ignoring the rights of others, and the appeal to justice by the weaker
party trying to demonstrate their reasons to oppose the imperialist power.
Through Geometry Towards Functionality. Case Study: Noua pottery from Jijia catchment, NE Romania
Authors: BRAȘOVEANU Casandra
Published: February 2024

During Late Bronze Age, the evolutions of previous archaeological cultures (from the Middle Bronze Age) are continued and completed, but there are also two important cultural complexes emerging, namely: Noua-Sabatinovka-Coslogeni and Zimnicea-Plovdiv. The subject of interest in the present study is represented by Noua culture, attested in a vast area, from the middle and upper Dniester, to the east of Apuseni Mountains and from the Subcarpathian region of Ukraine to the south of the forest-steppe area between Siret and Prut Rivers. Although, over time, the specific communities of this cultural manifestation have been investigated in numerous specialized studies, the interdisciplinary methods used in recent years can offer new information that contribute to the obtaining of a much clearer picture regarding the behavior of the human groups in question. In this sense, in the present paper, special attention was paid to the ceramic material identified during the archaeological excavations of sites belonging to Noua culture which, unfortunately, in most situations, is still `trapped` in the discourse from the middle of the 20th century. In this sense, there is a continuous perpetuation of the typology created by A.C. Florescu in the ʾ60s, namely: jar-vessels, bag-vessels, bowls, cups, glasses, etc. Thus, using the volumetric typology, developed by Anne O. Shepard almost 70 years ago, and correlating the information obtained with those regarding decoration, context and dimensions, but also with data from the field of ethnoarchaeology, this study aims to identify the intended functions of the ceramic recipients used by Noua communities from Jijia River Basin.
King Agesilaus and the Trial of Phoebidas
Authors: Pechatnova Larisa
Published: February 2024

The article exploresthetradition about the capture ofThebes fortressCadmea by the Spartan commander
Phoebidas (382 BC). The purpose of the article is, first, to consider the degree of participation of King Agesilaus in the
capture of Cadmea, and, secondly, to find out the reason why Agesilaus defended Phoebidas in court. The author
concludes that Agesilaus’ defense of war criminals like Phoebidas and Sphodrias had disastrous consequences for
Sparta. According to the author, the blame for the violation of the Peace, the break of relations with the allies and the
defeat of the Battle of Leuctra can be partly laid on Agesilaus.
The Use of Sacred Context for Slave Consecrations and Manumissions in Boeotia, Macedonia and Anatolia
Authors: MOGA Iulian
Published: February 2024

In this contribution I will focus on some observations on the typology of these categories of epigraphs, with emphasis on regional particularities and chronological landmarks. In the second part of the study, however, I will highlight the situations encountered in Boeotia at Chaironeia, in Asia Minor, particularly in connection with the sanctuary of Helios Apollo Lairbenos, and in Macedonia, at Leukopetra, where the dedications are addressed to the Autochthonous Mother of the Gods. It is therefore necessary to make a few clarifications concerning the typology of these inscriptions, their formal aspect, the terms used to define the act of dedication or consecration, the particularities generated by the types of conditions that had to be satisfied, and the ways of dating the existing epigraphic material.
Minor Inscriptions from The Western Pontic Area Between The 1st-3rd Centuries A.D. Re-Gatherings and Discussions on Their Account
Authors: CHIRILOAIE Bogdan
Published: February 2024

This study deals with a less discussed topic, minor inscriptions, in the literature. It discusses how some minor inscriptions can provide us with information about the economic and commercial situation in the West Pontic area. The results obtained allowed us to identify the economic context of the province and also to observe where these inscriptions are concentrated, mainly in the military environment. It was found once again that the West Pontic towns never formed their own system of distribution of goods and did not benefit from a policy that allowed them to function as an economic system in their own right. We have also attempted to highlight the language and socio-communicative framework in which we arrive at the hypothesis that inscriptions of any kind were a sign of ownership.
Symbol or Utilitarian? Perspectives on the Function of Two Unusual Artefacts from the Chalcolithic Settlement Isaiia-Balta Popii
Authors: PATRICHE Alina , TENCARIU Felix-Adrian
Published: February 2024

The article brings to the attention of both specialists and the general public two clay artifacts, quasi-conical, provided with holes and perforations, discovered in the Precucuteni II-III settlement at Isaiia-Balta Popii, Iasi County. Although objects with similar characteristics are rather rare, the authors have managed to find a few nearly exact analogies. This is all the more surprising as the analogies come from various Neolithic and Eneolithic cultural contexts in Central and Southeastern Europe, giving this object an archetypal character. Establishing its functionality, however, proved to be much more challenging, leading many archaeologists who discovered or approached similar artifacts to easily place them in the somewhat ambiguous sphere of symbolism and cult. Although this interpretation cannot be categorically ruled out, there are arguments supporting a surprising utilitarian functionality, albeit situated, in a sense, within the realm of prehistoric spirituality.
Researches on Salt Archaeology and Salt History in Roman Dacia
Authors: Mihailescu-BÎRLIBA Lucrețiu
Published: February 2024

Even if the researches on salt exploitation and salt administration in Roman Dacia are scarce and the results are far from offering a coherent image on this economic activity, there are however some works which are important for this stage of our approach. These works are treating the aforementioned issues from historical, ethnographic and archaeological perspectives, both in synchronic and diachronic way. I shall briefly present the most important researches and their results.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Kepegawaian pada Yayasan Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda Sukaraja
Authors: Rizki Uli , Firdaus Thoha , Widayanti Widayanti , Irawan Indra , Komariyah Sri
Published: February 2024

Along with advances in information technology, the Nurul Huda Islamic Boarding School Foundation still relies on managing personnel data manually without adopting a personnel management information system. This research aims to design a personnel information system that includes employee data management, including rank, leave applications, attendance, further studies, and monitoring of employee performance. In this research, the methodology used is Extreme, which is used to model process flow. In contrast, Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) are used to model data flow in a system, helping to clearly describe processes, data, and interactions between system components. The system development method used is extreme programming. Then, the system will be tested using the Black Box Testing method. The results show that the system is 100% valid and 100% compatible.
Implementation of Stunting Prevention Policy in Bolaang Mongondow District Indonesia
Authors: Posumah Johnny Hanny , Pombengi Jericho Danga , Rorong Arie Junus
Published: February 2024

The prevalence of stunting cases in the Bolaang Mongondow region is influenced by an environment affected by TB disease, the use of drugs freely and early marriage. This study aims to analyse the implementation of stunting prevention policies by focusing on environmental conditions, inter-agency relationships, increasing agency resources for the implementation of stunting prevention programs and the characteristics and capabilities of implementing agencies. The method used was descriptive qualitative (1) secondary data collection techniques and primary data to identify villages with high stunting cases in Bolaang Mongondow Regency. Observations were made by making initial observations of each village that had high stunting cases. Interviews were conducted by asking about nutrition for pregnant women and infants in each village. (2) Data analysis was conducted continuously along with data collection even after data collection was completed. The stages in the data analysis process are (a) data reduction, (b) data presentation, (c) understanding, interpretation and interpretation, (d) conclusion drawing and verification. The implementation of stunting prevention policies in Bolaang Mongondow district, North Sulawesi province, is less than optimal, such as environmental conditions, inter-agency relationships, inadequate resources and less than optimal implementing characters.
Effects of Coconut Water and Banana Homogenate on Shoot Regeneration of Meyer Lemon (Citrus × meyeri)
Authors: Qiao Er Wong Stephanie , Haradzi Najwa Amalina , Sriskanda Dahmendra , Subramaniam Sreeramanan , Lynn Chew Bee
Published: February 2024

Meyer lemon (Citrus × meyeri) is a hybrid citrus fruit from the Rutaceae family, originating from China. It is well-known for its distinctive appearance and flavor, as well as its health-nourishing nutrients. Micropropagation is an efficient alternative in the multiplication of plant stocks suitable for the commercial scale. The inclusion of organic additives in culture media has been found to provide a cost-effective option as a plant growth stimulant for in vitro plant development. The current study intends to assess the effects of coconut water and banana homogenate in the regeneration of Meyer lemon. In vitro, shoots were treated in half-strength Murashige and Skoog media fortified with 2 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine with varying concentrations of coconut water and banana homogenate without sucrose. Results revealed that the treatment of 30% coconut water and 40 g/L banana homogenate resulted in the greatest proliferation of new shoots (3.00 ± 0.873 and 1.57 ± 0.297, respectively), whereas treatment of 40% coconut water resulted in the greatest shoot elongation of 0.239 ± 0.026 cm. The current study suggested the incorporation of coconut water and banana homogenate as potential substitutes for carbon sources and growth stimulants in the regeneration of Meyer lemon.
Pathogenicity Evaluation of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H9N2) Virus Isolated from Layer Flocks in Malaysia in Specific-pathogen-free Chickens
Authors: Gunasekara Erandi Maheshika , Abdullahi Raji Abdullahi , Mahamud Siti Nor Azizah , Bejo Mohd Hair , Ideris Aini , Omar Abdul Rahman
Published: February 2024

Infection with the low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H9N2 virus has been reported worldwide and poses a health risk to poultry as well as to global health due to its ability to re-assort with other avian influenza viruses. Besides, the silent spread of the H9N2 infection causes significant economic damage to the poultry industry. Recently, Malaysia reported major outbreaks of LPAI H9N2 in commercial layer chicken flocks. Genome sequence analysis indicated that the predominant LPAI H9N2 viruses are of the Y280/BJ94-like lineages. However, the pathogenicity of the virus has not been evaluated. This study determines the pathogenicity of LPAI H9N2 strain UPM994/2018, previously isolated from commercial layer chickens, in one-week-old specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chickens. Clinical signs such as ruffled feathers, mild tracheal rales, facial edema, sero-nasal discharge, and diarrhea were observed from days 6 to 10 post-inoculation (PI). However, no mortality was recorded. Based on a real-time polymerase chain reaction assay, the viruses can be detected in the lungs, trachea, and kidneys of the inoculated chickens on the second day, increased until day 10, then declined at day 16 PI. However, swab samples collected from the oropharyngeal and cloacal regions remain positive from day 2 to day 14 PI, with the highest viral load detected at day 10 PI. In conclusion, although the virus is an LPAI, it is pathogenic in SPF chickens, causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal-associated illnesses.
The Nutritional, Physico-chemical, and Antioxidant Changes during the Production of Soursop Vinegar Influenced by Yeast and Aeration
Authors: Mohd Zaini Nurul Solehah , Na Ng Ree , J. D. Abedelazeez Khudair , Idris Hamidah , Abd Rahim Muhamad Hafiz
Published: February 2024

This study aims to produce soursop vinegar and evaluate how its nutritional composition changes during production. This process offers a solution to convert acidic fruits like soursop into a nutritious product with a longer shelf life. Fresh soursop juice was extracted using a mechanical press, followed by alcoholic and acetous fermentation under different aerobic and anaerobic conditions, with some samples aerated. The nutritional analysis included proximate composition, vitamin C content, acetic acid, pH, and soluble solids (TSS or ºBrix). Results during fermentation showed increased moisture content (90.73–93.99%) compared to the control (78.56%) and a decrease in protein content (0.5–0.61%) when Saccharomyces cerevisiae was present (1.53–1.84% without it). Acetic acid and vitamin C levels remained relatively stable, while ºBrix values significantly decreased (4.83–7.00 ºBrix) compared to the initial 15 ºBrix of the control during fermentation. Aeration during production improved the vinegar’s antioxidative capacity, with the highest enhancement observed when Acetobacter sp. was added. Overall, this study highlights the potential of soursop vinegar to retain the nutritional composition of the fruit, resulting in a healthier, natural product with an extended shelf life.
Challenges in the Adoption of Mobile Money Services by Mobile Phone Users in Lusaka, Zambia.
Authors: Nyika Andrew Mweemba
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study investigates mobile money adoption in Lusaka, Zambia, utilizing a mixed-methods approach.

Methodology: The study employs a mixed-methods approach to explore mobile money adoption in Lusaka, Zambia.

Findings: The study uncovers several key findings regarding mobile money adoption in Lusaka, Zambia. Convenience, ease of use, and perceived security emerge as primary motivators for adoption. Conversely, lack of understanding, perceived risk, and a preference for traditional banking methods are identified as major deterrents. Interestingly, cultural factors, such as religious beliefs, play a minimal role in adoption decisions. Demographic factors, including age, education level, and income, exhibit a complex interplay with adoption rates, with younger, more educated, and higher-income individuals generally more inclined to use mobile money.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: The study's findings contribute to both theory and practice in the field of mobile money adoption. They highlight the predominance of practical considerations over cultural factors in technology adoption, suggesting the need for enhanced adoption models that go beyond traditional socio-economic determinants. Additionally, the study identifies technological discomfort as a significant deterrent to adoption, indicating a need for improved digital literacy and user-friendly interfaces. Furthermore, an awareness-confidence paradox is revealed, wherein increased awareness of cyber scams negatively impacts trust in mobile money security. This suggests the importance of balancing risk education with strong security reassurances. Fee perception also emerges as a hurdle, with over 60% of respondents perceiving fees as unfair, underscoring the importance of educating users on the value proposition of mobile money services. Overall, the study offers valuable insights for strategic product and service development, regulatory and policy formulation, and initiatives aimed at advancing financial inclusion and promoting economic growth in similar urban and semi-rural settings.
Managing Online Reputation in the Age of Cancel Culture
Authors: Nkrumah Davis
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The general objective of this study was to examine managing online reputation in the age of cancel culture.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to online reputation in the age of cancel culture. The study highlighted the importance of proactive reputation management strategies, stakeholder engagement, and adaptation in navigating the complexities of cancel culture in the digital era. By emphasizing transparency, authenticity, and responsiveness, individuals and organizations can mitigate reputational risks and maintain trust and credibility online. Drawing upon insights from social psychology theories and empirical research, the study underscores the need for continuous monitoring, collaboration, and ethical leadership to address systemic issues and promote positive online behavior. Overall, the study emphasizes the significance of adaptability, empathy, and strategic communication in effectively managing online reputation amidst the challenges of cancel culture.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Identity theory, Social Learning theory and Attribution theory may be used to anchor future studies on managing online reputation. In managing online reputation amidst cancel culture, prioritizing transparency and authenticity in communication is crucial for building trust and credibility with stakeholders. Organizations should develop comprehensive crisis communication plans tailored to the digital landscape, enabling swift responses to reputational crises and minimizing negative publicity. Proactive monitoring of online conversations allows organizations to anticipate and mitigate emerging issues, shaping public perception positively. Additionally, prioritizing stakeholder engagement fosters meaningful relationships and demonstrates accountability, while upholding ethical principles safeguards credibility and mitigates reputational harm. Continuous evaluation of reputation management efforts ensures adaptability and improvement, enabling organizations to navigate cancel culture challenges effectively and preserve trust with stakeholders.
Sexy Jaosue: Consuming Hindu Deities and Homoerotic Materiality in Thailand
Authors: Duangwises Narupon
Published: February 2024

In this article, I describe the material and objectified conditions that occur with Jaosue Watcharakorn’s complex operations that take Ganesha’s divine sanctity in Hinduism to reconstruct a sexy and attractive masculine body that attracts gay people. I found that religious spatiality and temporality were not separate from secular matters, but they broke the disciplined order and created the unconventional form of embodiment. Jaosue’s self-manifestation is conducted upon the interacted complexity of religious objects, sexual desire, and consumption of luxury goods. However, the study of materiality must also be considered in the context of the relational powers arising in the operations of various objects organized by capitalist commoditization. I understand daily material practices as a reflection of Thai society, where the disadvantaged are struggling to achieve financial success under the inefficiency of the Thai government. Only people with strong power networks can access opportunities and success within such struggles. Jaosue’s story indicates that to make himself a possible material entity he must constantly strive and attempt to gain sources of power.
Sociolinguistic Survey of the Chin Speech Varieties Spoken along the Dalet Stream, Ann Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Authors: Statezni Carey , Statezni Nathan , Paing Nan  , Abraham  , Mang Tial Khun
Published: February 2024

This report presents the results of a sociolinguistic survey fieldwork trip to the language groups along the Dalet Stream in Ann Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar. The primary purpose of this survey was to determine the need for additional language development among these speakers. A secondary purpose was to investigate how ready these groups are for language development and how unified they are. The third purpose was to determine how many and which varieties might best be selected for additional literature development among these groups. The survey team investigated these questions through wordlists, questionnaires, participatory tools, and recorded text testing (RTT). The team learned that the Dalet Stream people are not adequately served by Burmese literature. There is a need and desire for additional vernacular language development. The Dalet Stream people are interested in literature development; however, promotion is needed. Language vitality is robust among most speech varieties, and there is a sizable population of speakers. Some educated people are interested in helping develop literature to maintain their people group’s culture and language. However, interest in language development and literacy must still be built in the broader community.
Hybrid Charging Station for Authentic Electric Vehicle
Authors: Rahane Prathamesh Govind  , Shelke Harshad Kailas  , Kachwa Dhanrajsingh D  , Shinde Rohan Sandip  , Prof. Sahane S.T.
Published: February 2024

Electric vehicles powered by batteries are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Several causes are driving this trend, including the need to reduce air and noise pollution and reliance on fossil fuels. To have a better understanding of how batteries behave in various situations. It is vital to be aware of certain battery performance factors in certain circumstances. A battery management system includes a battery fuel gauge, an optimal charging algorithm, and circuitry for cell and thermal balance. It estimates essential states and parameters of the battery system, such as battery impedance, battery capacity, state of charge, state of health, power decline, and remaining useful life, using three non-invasive measures from the battery: voltage, current, and temperature. This paper reviews several papers published regarding EV charging types, methods, BMS, state of charge
ESTUDIO DEL DISEÑO DEL EDIFICIO P.H. QUARTIER Y SU INFLUENCIA EN EL CONFORT AMBIENTAL EN EL INTERIOR DE UNO DE SUS APARTAMENTOS
Authors: Abrego Carlos , Castillo Roxana , Estrada Shantal , González Johan , Perén Jorge Isaac
Published: February 2024

El presente informe muestra el análisis hecho del diseño arquitectónico del edificio residencial P.H. Quartier donde se estudia el confort ambiental producido en uno de sus apartamentos basándonos en diferentes aspectos del diseño su envolvente como factor de protección, tamaño de la ventana, orientación de ventana, entre otros que influyen en su eficiencia energética. El P.H. Quartier está ubicado en el corregimiento de San Francisco, cuenta con una planta baja comercial y treinta y tres pisos de apartamentos residenciales. Para la realización de este estudio se utilizó como base un modelado 3D del edificio y se analizó la incidencia solar directa en uno de los apartamentos del piso 28 (apartamento modelo C). Como resultado se pudo observar que se produce una entrada de luz solar directa en los espacios comunes y área de descanso del apartamento debido a que este no cuenta con el dimensionamiento mínimo de aleros y la relación ventana pared.
Crítica Psicossocial e o Afeto da Alegria nas Organizações Contemporâneas
Authors: Siqueira Marcus Vinicius Soares , Medeiros Bárbara Novaes , Dias Cledinaldo Aparecido
Published: February 2024

O contexto social e do trabalho nas organizações hipermodenas é perpassado por mecanismos de dominação psicológica e pela gestão do afetivo, o que pode ser observado nas práticas de recursos humanos que enfatizam um modo de trabalhar com as emoções pautado na subjetividade, fonte de controle e de domínio. Essas relações acabam por comprometer o bem estar dos indivíduos e provocar seu sofrimento físico e psicológico. No controle dos afetos, a alegria tende a ser vinculada, assujeitada e instrumentalizada em um contexto ideológico, no qual o indivíduo é incentivado a desenvolver um amor entusismado com a organização. Este é o cenário em que se desenvolve o presente artigo, na intenção de estabelecer reflexões, de ordem teórica-crítica, em torno da alegria. O objetivo volta-se para compreender a dinâmica da alegria, tanto como afeto de resistência, quanto fonte para o advento do sujeito, especialmente no contexto organizacional, na expectativa de que estas discussões possam referenciar pesquisas empíricas no campo dos Estudos Organizacionais. Contempla-se a alegria como fonte de um combate inteligente e de negação da morte, instrumento que se contrapõe à destrutividade. Reconhece-a também como fonte para o advento do sujeito, um ser não assujeitado, que produz história e não é apenas produzido por ela. É a partir de discussões interdisciplinares do campo dos estudos organizacionais, da psicossociologia crítica e da filosofia, envolvendo significativamente as contribuições de Spinoza, que se pretende colaborar com reflexões quanto às possibilidades de liberdade e emancipação do sujeito na gestão hipermoderna. O estudo possibilitou a compreensão da alegria como potência de resistência capaz de auxiliar na microemancipação do indivíduo ao fazer uso de brechas civilizatórias no ambiente de trabalho. A alegria enquanto afeto potencializador daquele que pretende fazer-se sujeito de sua própria vida, apesar de todos os determinismos sociais e registros psíquicos.
Delayed-Type Reaction After the Application of Poly-D,L-lactic acid in the Tear Trough Area
Authors: Langwińska Ewa , Ciepły Paulina , Preibisz Łukasz
Published: February 2024

The number of aesthetic medicine procedures performed is increasing year on year. Among the most common procedures are those involving tissue fillers. Despite their high safety profile, it is essential to consider that these procedures may be associated with adverse reactions. This paper describes the cases of two patients, who have experienced delayed adverse reactions in the form of persistent lumps, after the administration of poly-D,L-lactic acid in the tear trough area. Due to the lack of an established etiology for these occurrences, a standardized treatment has not been described to date. Further research on the safety of using poly-D,L-lactic acid in the tear trough area as well as into the effective treatment of any adverse reactions after its application is necessary.
Psoriasis and Eyelids and the Surface of the Eye – a Current Review of the Literature
Authors: Gontarz Katarzyna , Dorecka Mariola , Mrukwa-Kominek Ewa
Published: February 2024

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease with an estimated prevalence of at least approximately 2–5% worldwide. Classically, this disease attacks the skin, nails and joints. The incidence of ocular symptoms in psoriasis patients is estimated at 8–65% of cases and includes: blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, scleritis, cataract and dry eye disease. The aim of the study is to review current reports on changes in the eyelids and ocular surfacein patients with psoriasis.
Psoriatic lesions may occur in the skin of the eyelids, and chronic inflammation of the eyelids in patients with psoriasis may lead to: madarosis, trichiasis, ectropion and loss of eyelids tissue. In the first part of the study, based on a report of a case of cicatricial ectropion in a patient suffering from psoriasis, the possibleetiology and techniques of surgical treatment of this condition were discussed.
The second part of the article presents a current review of the literature regarding ocular surface abnormalities in patients with psoriasis. The latest research confirms a significant relationship between dry eye disease and psoriasis.
This medical literature review confirms the need for ophthalmological examinations in patients suffering from psoriasis and the need for further research on the etiopathogenesis of its ophthalmological manifestations.
Primary Congenital Glaucoma in Children – Diagnosis and Procedure
Authors: Grałek Mirosława
Published: February 2024

The paper presents problems related to congenital childhood glaucoma. The aetiology of the disease, symptoms and clinical picture are discussed. Diagnosis of congenital glaucoma in infants and children is performed under general anesthesia. Treatment of primary congenital glaucoma is mainly surgical. Children with congenital glaucoma require constant, systematic ophthalmic care and genetic counseling.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY APPLIED TO THE FORENSIC AREA
Authors: Pereira Cavalheiro Alesson
Published: February 2024

The analysis of DNA samples to solve crimes is something widely oberved in films and fiction series, however, does this really happen in everyday life? The present work consists of a bibliographical review, the objective of which is to provide a historical review of the development of Molecular Biology, its use in the forensic field and the main techniques used by it. In this sense, it is noted that the development of this science, as well as the techniques and methodologies it carries out, accompany the technological development and tools available to it. The use of DNA, which once began with the aim of identifying immigrants, is now used in a variety of techniques to blame or discriminate against criminal suspects. Although it is advanced and this work describes some of the techniques used by molecular biology, many others can be characterized to understand the future of this science within criminal investigation.
Governança Universitária: Políticas e Práticas de Integridade na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Authors: Gesser Graziele Alano , Cardoso Thuine Lopes , Cario Silvio Antonio Ferraz , Melo Pedro Antonio de
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as políticas e práticas de integridade pública da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC).
Método: Trata-se de um estudo de caso, qualitativo, descritivo, bibliográfico e documental. Os dados foram analisados com base no modelo interpretativo e, posteriormente, com base em quarenta e oito práticas, de acordo com metodologia proposta pela Controladoria-Geral da União (2018) e por Barreto e Vieira (2021).
Originalidade/Relevância: Embora os órgãos e entidades da administração pública federal devam elaborar programas de integridade, percebe-se uma carência de estudos que abordem programas de integridade pública e, sobretudo, que avaliem esses programas.
Resultados: Com base nas informações analisadas, verificou-se que por exigência legal, a UFSC já instituiu o Programa e o Plano de Integridade e, como parte desses dois instrumentos, a universidade já realizou o mapeamento de riscos à integridade e seu plano de respostas. Constatou-se que a UFSC não atende cerca de 40% dos 48 critérios analisados nessa pesquisa, indicando uma posição regular quanto ao cumprimento dos requisitos para uma boa gestão da integridade.
Contribuições Teóricas/Metodológicas: Como contribuições teóricas e metodológicas, este estudo oferece uma ferramenta aprimorada para avaliar a integridade em uma universidade pública e amplia o arcabouço empírico na área de integridade pública e governança universitária.
Contribuições para a Gestão: Como contribuições práticas esse estudo possibilita a identificação de lacunas nos mecanismos de governança e integridade, permitindo que ações de melhorias sejam identificadas, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de mecanismos de governança na gestão pública e aperfeiçoando a gestão universitária.
A Liberdade Econômica modera a relação entre o Desempenho Econômico e a Estrutura de Capital?
Authors: Gomes Rocha Ferreira Lucas Benedito , Kroenke Adriana
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: analisar o efeito da Liberdade Econômica na relação entre o Desempenho Econômico e a Estrutura de Capital das companhias das Américas.

Método: realizou-se pesquisa descritiva, documental com uma abordagem quantitativa por meio da Modelagem Linear Hierárquica. Os dados secundários referentes às empresas foram extraídos da Refinitiv Eikon, enquanto as informações de Liberdade Econômica foram coletadas da The Heritage Foundation. As relações foram verificadas à luz da Pecking Order Theory e Trade-Off, sendo que os países foram analisados conforme variável institucional da Liberdade Econômica. A população da pesquisa foi composta por países das Américas, os quais resultam uma amostra final de 4.068 empresas no período de 2014 a 2021.

Originalidade/Relevância: o estudo mostra que a Liberdade Econômica dos países pode alterar as decisões de financiamento das empresas.

Resultados: sem considerar a Liberdade Econômica, há uma relação positiva e significativa entre o Desempenho Econômico e a Estrutura de Capital, conforme esperado pela Trade-Off, indicando que a empresa está se direcionando a uma meta definida de uma relação dívida/valor. Entretanto, ao reconhecer o efeito moderador da Liberdade Econômica, essa relação passa a ser negativa, como presume a Pecking Order Theory, já que há menores níveis de endividamento para as empresas mais rentáveis.

Contribuição: indica a importância de o governo garantir a Liberdade Econômica dos indivíduos/empresários, de forma a diminuir as barreiras ao comércio, à corrupção e ao financiamento, promovendo uma estabilidade política por meio de indicadores de governança e institucionais.

Palavras-chave: Estrutura de Capital; Desempenho; Liberdade Econômica; Pecking Order; Trade-Off.
Revisión sistemática para el conocimiento de la biodiversidad mexicana: Los agaves de Hidalgo
Authors: García-Montes Mario A. , Figueredo-Urbina Carmen J. , Octavio-Aguilar Pablo
Published: February 2024

Introducción: El género Agave, grupo biológico de importancia cultural y económica, presenta su mayor riqueza en México, aunque en el estado de Hidalgo aún no es claro el número de especies presentes. Objetivo: Analizar el número de especies de magueyes que se distribuyen en el estado de Hidalgo a través de una revisión sistemática de literatura científica.Materiales y métodos: Se hizo una revisión exhaustiva de literatura científica mediante el protocolo PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) y se revisaron colectas de herbarios y bases de datos digitales. Se encontraron 65 fuentes de información, de los cuales se eligieron 22 y con ellos se creó una base de datos. Los nombres de las especies se revisaron y actualizaron para evitar sinonimias y repeticiones.Resultados y discusión: Se encontraron 55 especies, de las cuales 26 tienen presencia ‘muy probable’ en la entidad. Agave mitis Mart. fue el maguey con mayor frecuencia de registro (19), seguido de A. lechuguilla Torr. (17). Las especies se concentran principalmente en la Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Valle del Mezquital y el centro de la entidad. Agave peacockii Croucher se encuentra sujeta a protección especial de acuerdo con la NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010.Conclusiones: Hidalgo se puede considerar entre los estados con un número considerable de especies de Agave. La información generada es de utilidad; sin embargo, debe utilizarse con cautela, ya que pueden estar sujetos a sesgos espaciales, temporales y taxonómicos en datos de inventarios, colecciones y listas.
Utilizing university food gardens as an instructional tool for teaching horticulture: Gaining insights from project experience
Authors: Yuniwati Eny Dyah , Arshad Egr. Imran
Published: February 2024

Advanced Horticultural Production Technology is a course that may be chosen as an option in the Agrotechnology Study Programme. Ineffective legal laws and slow technical progress hinder the growth of Indonesian horticulture products. Additionally, insufficient human resource capabilities, weak horticultural institutions, and suboptimal technological innovation further impede this development. Horticultural Postharvest Technology students find this material inspiring and beneficial. This course instructs students in applying agronomy, plant breeding, plant protection, soil science, and social sciences to enhance resource efficiency, quality, and sustainability in agricultural activities. Tropical horticultural items, such as vegetables and fruit, will experience an impact. This research is limited to examining commodities, morphology, plant environment, plant varieties, and growth methodology specifically related to tomato-produce plants. Students participate in offline and online FGBL activities—an initial questionnaire ascertained identity. Questionnaires, brainstorming, assignments, and monitoring of media reports are used to evaluate each stage of FGBL activities. To gain these abilities, employ the method of project-based learning (FGBL). FGBL includes the development of a project plan and timetable, assessing student attributes, formulating structured inquiries for experimental design, supervising progress through reports, exchanging ideas, and evaluating the project. This article provides a detailed discussion of various measures that assess student motivation for learning, such as participation during lectures and engagement in brainstorming activities.
Evaluation of Counter Terrorism Strategies in Kenya
Authors: Mutisya Mutinda
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of counter-terrorism measures in Kenya. The study adopted experimental, correlational, meta-analytic, review and semi-experimental research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 192 participants from Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), National Counter- Terrorism Center (NCTC), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), (NSIS), (ATPU), Ministry of Interior and Internal Coordination and Ministry of Defense (MoD). Questionnaires were used together with interview guides and group chats for collection of primary data. Quantitative were used to gather primary data. A desktop technique was used in collection of secondary data. Findings revealed international responses to terrorism in Kenya and successful strategies adopted by Kenya and other Horn of Africa nations. The study highlighted challenges such as insufficient training and funding within security agencies. Recommendations emerged for Kenya and East Africa to implement anti-terrorism measures for reducing attacks, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts with partner nations to effectively combat terrorism.
A method for estimating localized CO2 emissions from co-located satellite XCO2 and NO2 images
Authors: Fuentes Andrade Blanca , Buchwitz Michael , Reuter Maximilian , Bovensmann Heinrich , Richter Andreas , Boesch Hartmut , Burrows John P.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas. Its atmospheric concentration has increased by almost 50 % since the beginning of the industrial era, causing climate change. Fossil fuel combustion is responsible for most of the atmospheric CO2 increase, which originates to a large extent from localized sources such as power stations. Independent estimates of the emissions from these sources are key to tracking the effectiveness of implemented climate policies to mitigate climate change. We developed an automatic procedure to quantify CO2 emissions from localized sources based on a cross-sectional mass-balance approach and applied it to infer CO2 emissions from the Bełchatów Power Station (Poland) using atmospheric observations from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 (OCO-3) in its snapshot area map (SAM) mode. As a result of the challenge of identifying CO2 emission plumes from satellite data with adequate accuracy, we located and constrained the shape of emission plumes using TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) NO2 column densities. We automatically analysed all available OCO-3 overpasses over the Bełchatów Power Station from July 2019 to November 2022 and found a total of nine that were suitable for the estimation of CO2 emissions using our method. The mean uncertainty in the obtained estimates was 5.8 Mt CO2 yr−1 (22.0 %), mainly driven by the dispersion of the cross-sectional fluxes downwind of the source, e.g. due to turbulence. This dispersion uncertainty was characterized using a semivariogram, made possible by the OCO-3 imaging capability over a target region in SAM mode, which provides observations containing plume information up to several tens of kilometres downwind of the source. A bottom-up emission estimate was computed based on the hourly power-plant-generated power and emission factors to validate the satellite-based estimates. We found that the two independent estimates agree within their 1σ uncertainty in eight out of nine analysed overpasses and have a high Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.92. Our results confirm the potential to monitor large localized CO2 emission sources from space-based observations and the usefulness of NO2 estimates for plume detection. They also illustrate the potential to improve CO2 monitoring capabilities with the planned Copernicus Anthropogenic CO2 Monitoring (CO2M) satellite constellation, which will provide simultaneously retrieved XCO2 and NO2 maps.