bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CENAS REPETIDAS: SENTIDOS E MEMORÁVEIS DE GÊNERO NO LIVRO DIDÁTICO
Authors: Silva Florisbete de Jesus
Published: November 2021

Esta pesquisa analisa os sentidos do feminino e do masculino no Livro Didático Português: Linguagens (2012), dos autores William Roberto Cereja e Thereza Cochar Magalhães, destinado aos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental, com o objetivo de compreender como se constituem o ser homem e o ser mulher nos discursos inseridos neste recurso pedagógico, especificamente aqueles que se apresentam nas propostas de atividades e sugestões de respostas apresentadas pelos autores. Visa, também, identificar a que memoráveis esses discursos remetem, se àqueles atrelados a acontecimentos políticos da sociedade patriarcal brasileira, retratados por relatos de viajantes e pesquisas organizadas por Mary Del Priore (2006), ou àqueles ligados a acontecimentos políticos que retratam a luta feminina por direitos sociais e políticos, bem como as discussões referentes à teoria de Gênero, apresentadas nesta pesquisa pelas pesquisadoras Judith Butler (2015) e Guacira Louro (2003a). O percurso metodológico consistiu na utilização da abordagem qualitativa, com análise fundamentada pela Semântica do Acontecimento, uma construção teórica desenvolvida por Eduardo Guimarães (1989; 2005a; 2005b; 2007b; 2012b), que entende a enunciação como uma prática política que instala o conflito no centro do dizer, e auxilia na compreensão de que a constituição do sentido é histórica, e que a relação do sujeito com a língua ocorre no acontecimento. O trabalho mostra a relevância das discussões sobre gênero na sociedade, principalmente no que diz respeito aos papéis assumidos por mulheres e homens, assunto ainda atravessado por estereótipos marcados pelo preconceito, discriminação e discursos que legitimam a desigualdade, principalmente no que concerne aos direitos políticos e sociais.
Research During Orthopaedic Training
Authors: Hogan MaCalus V. , Ahn Jaimo , Egol Kenneth A. , Mittwede Peter N.
Published: November 2021

By the end of their training, all orthopaedic residents should be competent in understanding musculoskeletal research enough to navigate the literature and base clinical decisions on it. To accomplish this, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requires involvement in scholarly activity. For those interested in academics and having additional involvement in research, there can be many benefits including professional achievement and intellectual /personal satisfaction. A number of potential career models exist for those interested in being engaged in musculoskeletal research, so trainees should seek the training and level of involvement in research that will help them achieve their individual academic goals. To that end, trainees should become involved with research early and identify research mentors in their field of interest (at home or from afar). Training programs and faculty members should create a milieu conducive to research productivity and support and equip trainees who have such aspirations.
KLERIKUS DILARANG BERPOLITIK PRAKTIS Promosi Agar Klerikus Aktif Berpolitik Kepedulian Sosial
Authors: Nadeak Largus
Published: November 2021

Setiap umat Kaktolik otomatis anggota masyarakat satu negara. Setiap umat Katolik baik para klerikus dan awam dipanggil untuk terlibat aktif berpolitik. Kegiatan politik merupakan seni mengatur dan mengurus negara yang mencakup penetapan bentuk, semua kebijakan/tindakan demi kesejahteraan masyarakat, dan mempertanggungjawabkannya. Umat awam diharapkan terlibat dalam politik praktis dan politik kepedulian sosial. Para klerikus dilarang berpolitik praktis tetapi harus telibat aktif dalam politik kepedulian sosial. Larangan ini jelas disebut dalam KHK 1983, kan. 287, 2, para klerikus “Jangan turut ambil bagian aktif dalam partai-partai politik dan dalam kepemimpinan serikat-serikat buruh, kecuali jika menurut penilaian otoritas gerejawi yang berwenang hal itu untuk melindungi hak-hak Gereja atau memajukan kesejahteraan umum.” Anggota klerikus yang berusaha terlibat dalam politik praktis tanpa disetujuai oleh pimpinannya, bukan hanya melawan KHK tetapi melawan kesadaran pilihan sebagai anggota klerikus. Umat awam hendaknya mendukung para klerikus untuk tetap bangga dalam panggilan sebagai anggota klerikus dalam menggunakan pengaruhnya politis kepedulian sosialnya dalam memperjuangkan hak-hak Gereja dan kesejahteraan umum masyarakat secara keseluruhan
HIDUP KONTEMPLATIF DEWASA INI: Mendalami Butir-butir Konstitusi Apostolik Paus Fransiskus (VULTUM DEI QUAERERE)
Authors: Situmorang Sihol
Published: November 2021

Pemeluk hidup kontemplatif merupakan kelompok kecil dari kawanan umatÂ Allah. Namun, keberadaan mereka sangat penting, ibarat detak jantung imanÂ dan cinta Gereja kepada Allah dan manusia. Selaku gembala yang penuhÂ perhatian atas hidup kawanannya, Paus FransiskusÂ  memutuskanÂ mempromulgasikan Konstitusi Apostolik Vultum Dei Quaerere bagi para susterÂ kontemplatif. Seraya bersyukur atas kehadiran pemangku hidup kontemplatifÂ dalam Gereja, Paus mengajak para suster kontemplatif mencermati sejumlahÂ nilai dan topik penting, supaya panggilan hidup istimewa ini semakin berbuahÂ melimpah.
ALLAH PENCIPTA HADIR DI SINI BERSAMA CIPTAANNYA : Refleksi Ekologis Kontekstual
Authors: Nadeak Largus
Published: November 2021

â€œBerpikir global dan bertindak lokal!â€ merupakan seruan ekologis yang perluditidaklanjuti dan direalisasikan. Dalam hidup nyata setiap hari di tempatnyadan di waktu sekarang umat Kristen bersama dengan masyarakat dipanggilberpartisipasi memelihara karya Allah yang nyata di bumi dan isinya.Kekayaan dan keindahan bumi sangat terbuka untuk kegiatan bisnispariwisata. Badan Pelaksanaan Otorita Danau Toba (BPODT) sedangmerancang Danau Toba sebagai belahan bumi yang indah menjadi tujuanpariwisata. Masyarakat Batak-Toba yang mayoritas tinggal di sekitar DanauToba memiliki budaya dan tradisi religius. Suku Batak-Toba memiliki kisahpenciptaan yang sangat khas, dan nilai yang ada dalam kisah penciptaantersebut tersebar di tata budaya dan tindakan religi yang bermuatan kelestarianÂ kekayaan alam. Masyarakat sekitar Danau Toba dipanggil agar giat berperanÂ memelihara lingkungan serta melestarikan budaya dan tradisi religi yangÂ sungguh bermakna bagi banyak orang. Kegiatan pengembangan ekonomiÂ pariwisata seharusnya menghargai nilai budaya dan kekayaan religi yang ada,Â serta mendukung masyarakat setempat dan orang yang berkunjung untukÂ mengalami dan mengungkapkan bahwa Allah hadir sini bersama ciptaan-Nya.
Review: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS) Therapy Is the Best Method to Cure Non-Communicable Diseases?
Authors: Erwinda Yola Eka
Published: November 2021

The potency of stem cells in treatment or therapy is widely known due the properties of stem cells to differentiate into specialized cell type in the body. Application stem cells in medicine and therapy is mostly used for alternative treatment of diseases that could not be cured using chemical or other biological drugs, such as non-communicable diseases. In general, stem cells are classified in three types, namely Adult Stem Cells (ASC), Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC), and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Each type of the cells has advantages and drawbacks for application in medicine and therapy. This review investigates whether iPS is the best approach for non-communicable disease treatment among other stem cell types.
Peredaran Kosmetik Pemutih Ilegal di Indonesia dan Upaya Penanggulangannya
Authors: Sende Iin Febrianti , Pramudita Adin  Wira , Salafuddin M. Gafur , Yunianto Edi Priyo
Published: November 2021

Whitening cosmetics are still popular in Indonesia, along with the stigma that white skin is idealized skin color. Woman with white skin acknowledges as beautiful woman. The increasing public demand for whitening cosmetics is exploited by crime offenders who produce and distribute illegal whitening cosmetics. The study was conducted by collecting inspection data and law enforcement data carried out by the Indonesian FDA and other criminal justice systems, direct research in the field, and online mapping through cyber patrol and Google Trends analysis to capture the distribution model of illegal whitening cosmetics in Indonesia, both those distributed offline as well as distributed online. The result of the study shows that illegal whitening cosmetics are produced then distributed offline and online in all provinces in Indonesia with various types of modus operandi, in line also with the high interest of searching for whitening cosmetics in online media. Illegal whitening cosmetics are known to have no marketing authorization and also contain prohibited ingredients, such as mercury, hydroquinone, tretinoin, and steroid. Many factors influence the supply chain stages of this illegal whitening cosmetics from upstream/supply (producers and distributors) to downstream/demand (consumers). Indonesian FDA must take the strategic step to minimize or reduce each of these factors, with repressive actions towards manufacturers and distributors, and preventive actions against consumers of illegal whitening cosmetics or through system/policy intervention.
Bacteriocin, Antimicrobial as A New Natural Food Preservative: Its Potential and Challenges
Authors: Surati Sri
Published: November 2021

Improving food safety and quality remains a major challenge in worldwide. Modern society tends to choose the foods that are fresh tasting, free of chemical additives, rich in nutrients and has been introduced to minimally processed. Bacteriocins as new natural preservatives could be produced by Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria, even though it is mostly originated from Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB). Bacteriocin-producing bacteria as well as bacteriocin has long been used in some countries as alternatives to replace chemical additives.  The use of these antimicrobial agents has been proven effective in food manufacturing and distribution chain, especially in increasing shelf life of food products. Other potential from the use of bio-preservatives in various types of food is still huge. However, approval of bio-preservatives and their commercially applications is still limited. This study will review the selection criteria for bacteria used, the mechanism of action, its potential application in the food and pharmaceutical industries and its potential as an anti-cancer agent. In addition, this study will explore the main challenges faced including its stability and the possible risk of resistance to microorganisms. This review will also describe a series of processes for identification, characterization, and approval of the use of bacteriocins before they are commercially marketed. In addition, the safety issue of using bacteriocin-producing bacteria, especially as probiotics, also needs to be considered as a fundamental for quality control and the improvement of drug and food safety.
The current state of sustainable economic growth in Azerbaijan
Authors:   Western Caspian University, Yusifov Khayal
Published: November 2021

The article examines the socio-economic nature of economic growth as an economic phenomenon and examines its 5 roles in the development of the national economy, identifying the characteristics of economic growth and the factors affecting it, analyzing various conceptual approaches to ensuring economic growth, analyzing patterns of sustainable economic growth in Azerbaijan. Investigate the current state of provision and determine the means of regulation, study the interrelationship of reforms and economic growth in Azerbaijan, improve the regulatory framework for ensuring sustainable economic growth in Azerbaijan and the legal support mechanism for sustainable economic growth in Azerbaijan. At the same time, the transformation process implemented in Azerbaijan makes it necessary to carry out radical socio-economic reforms in various sectors of the economy.
MAPPING VALUE ADDED ARABICA COFFEE PROCESSED PRODUCTS IN ACEH TENGAH
Authors: Fadli Fadli , Tambarta Kembaren Emmia , Sinta Irada
Published: November 2021

Coffee is one of the plantation commodities that has an important role in foreign trade. In 1712, Indonesian coffee plantations were traded for the first time to the Netherlands (KP Gayo, 2016). Aceh coffee, which is better known internationally is the type of Gayo Arabica coffee because it has a distinctive aroma and taste. This research uses descriptive quantitative research methods. This research was conducted in Aceh Tengah. This is because Aceh Tengah is one of the main production Aceh Tengah. The objects of this research are the trade office, the agriculture office, coffee expert staff, Gayo arabica coffee farmers and the four green been coffee agroindustry and coffee grounds which have the largest export quotas in Bener Meriah Regency, namely KBQ Baburrayyan, Oro Coffee Cooperative, and PT Olam Coffee. The data collection method used is in-depth interviews with several key persons belonging to the research object. The results showed that the output value obtained from pumpkin coffee products was Rp. 27,176 per Kg with an added value of Rp. 22,176 per Kg. The output value obtained from green bean products is Rp. 56,950/Kg with an added value of Rp. 13,050/Kg. The output value obtained from the Gayo Arabica coffee powder product is Rp. 123.500/Kg with an added value of Rp. 36.500/Kg. 176 per Kg with an added value of Rp. 22,176 per Kg. The output value obtained from green bean products is Rp. 56,950/Kg with an added value of Rp. 13,050/Kg. The output value obtained from the Gayo Arabica coffee powder product is Rp. 123.500/Kg with an added value of Rp. 36.500/Kg. 176 per Kg with an added value of Rp. 22,176 per Kg. The output value obtained from green bean products is Rp. 56,950/Kg with an added value of Rp. 13,050/Kg. The output value obtained from the Gayo Arabica coffee powder product is Rp. 123.500/Kg with an added value of Rp. 36.500/Kg.
Single and Multiplayer Video Gamers: Looking at Their Experiences and Psychosocial Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Su Nathan N.
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in many different ways. One significant impact on daily life was the increased indoor time due to quarantine measures. Data collected suggests video games have become more popular than ever during these unprecedented times (Epstein, 2020).

This study aims to explore the experiences and psychosocial well-being of individuals who played single and multiplayer video games during the pandemic.

Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to multiple online communities and forums from June 28th to July 29th, 2021. The total collected responses were n=260. 132 participants identified themselves as playing mostly single-player video games and 128 identified themselves as playing mostly multiplayer games.

The results show during the pandemic individuals spent more time playing both types of video games. Motivations for playing single-player games trended towards decreasing anxiety and stress, and avoiding real life, whereas multiplayer motivations tended to trend towards socialization rather than decreasing stress or anxiety. During the pandemic, 40-50% of single and multiplayer gamers indicated decreased mental health. However, both types of players reported improvement in mental and social well-being while playing video games. More multiplayer gamers reported improved social well-being while playing compared to single-player gamers.

The survey respondents tended to report having more positive experiences with single-player and multiplayer video games during the pandemic. Results presented video games as a way for individuals to socialize or decrease stress and anxiety. In addition, the comparison between the two types of gamers revealed that single-player respondents tended to play for relaxation, stress reduction, and perhaps improvement in mental health, while multiplayer gamers play to increase social interaction and improve social well-being.

Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of video games during the pandemic after everyone has returned to a pre-pandemic state.
Nobelprijzen op de vulkaan
Authors: van der Knaap Peter
Published: November 2021

Nobelprijzen op de vulkaan

Wie iets wil doen aan de vele grote problemen waar de wereld zich anno 2021 mee geconfronteerd weet, die heeft de best mogelijke antwoorden nodig op de vraag of een bepaalde interventie werkt of niet. In deze column wordt dan ook gepleit voor het hoog blíjven leggen van de lat voor zowel op effectiviteit gericht als responsief evaluatieonderzoek.
Condicionantes de diferenças individuais na justificativa de decisão coletiva: interpretações da alta gestão com base em suas representações cognitivas
Authors: Diniz Matheus Maia , Gomes André Magalhães , Bagno Raoni Barros , Freitas Jonathan Simões
Published: November 2021

Objective of the study: To investigate the differences in the justifications offered by members of senior management for a diversification decision taken by them together.Methodology / approach: The research is configured as an inductive study from an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of an observation unit, focused on the extraction and analysis of aspects of managers' mental models, inserted in the tradition of ideographic causal mapping. The main technique for data collection was the conduction of in-depth semi-structured interviews.Originality / Relevance: This work shows evidence that complements those traditionally presented by the quantitative methodologies that prevail in the study of strategic cognition.Main Results: The results highlight that the professional profile of each manager, especially in terms of his career, is particularly relevant both in the interpretation of his own rationalizations and in that of the others. Making it clear how the functions that each interviewee occupies in the company show an attempt by each manager to justify diversification from the point of view of their own attributions, indicating that the individual rationalization is already done in relation to the emphases expected in the rationalizations of the other members of the organization. team.Theoretical / methodological contributions: It contributed to the understanding of the rationalization of decision-making, by showing the perceptions of each of the managers about a collective decision made in the past and by providing an interpretation of the possible conditions of the individual differences.
Are (were) important educational relations possible in distance education?
Authors: Pyżalski Jacek
Published: November 2021

The text focuses on the issue of important educational relationships during crisis distance education conducted due to COVID-19 pandemic. It presents the significance of teacher-students and peer relations and their specifity during this period. Additionally, it focuses on selected research results of big scale Polish studies that explored that particular aspects of distance education and computer mediated communication.
The texts concludes with analysis of crucial aspects that influence the potential of building crucial educational relations in distance education both in crisis context as well as in “normal” times.
Grandparents' relations with grandchildren at a glance of Ukrainian scientists
Authors: Bucharova Olena
Published: November 2021

The article reviews the theories and research results of Ukrainian scientists on the role of grandparents in the family and their relationship with grandchildren. The changes that began to occur in recent years are reflected in the family model in which grandparents, parents, and children always functioned. Apart from parents, grandparents have a great influence on raising children. Today's grandparents are professionally active, have their own activities and hobbies, and the time spent in retirement is not immediately associated with raising grandchildren.
The study explains the key terms relationships, family relationships, respect, respect for the elderly, moral upbringing and morality. The author presented the results of research among children conducted by Ukrainian researchers Olga Diachenko and Olga Riaboshapka.
The aim of this research was to clarify the level of respect towards elder people in children of preschool and early school age.
The role of father’s influence in the development of a young child. Developmental profit perspective
Authors: Ratajczak Łukasz P.
Published: November 2021

The considerations undertaken in this article, taking into account the broadly understood issues of fatherhood, serve to show the importance of father's influence in the development of a small child. They are accompanied by the assumption that engaged fatherhood (and this is the new fatherhood) is for many reasons beneficial, above all for a child, at any age, especially in early childhood (due to the intensity and scope of the ongoing developmental changes).
Geschäftsleiterverantwortung bei wahrscheinlicher Insolvenz
Authors: Guntermann Anabel
Published: November 2021

The German StaRUG implements the centrepiece of the European Restructuring Directive: the preventive restructuring framework. Against the background of the Directive, a fundamental change in the pre-insolvency framework was required. At the same time, the Directive gave reason to rethink directors’ duties in the vicinity of insolvency: the strong emphasis on creditor interests suggests a shift of fiduciary duties known from Anglo-American law. The study examines the possibilities of implementing this in German law on a comparative law basis. It also addresses the question of the conformity of the StaRUG with the Directive and makes reform proposals for managerial responsibility in the run-up to insolvency.
Calibration of Tanks and Ships’ Tanks for Storage and Transportation of Liquids by Laser Scanning
Authors: Samoilenko Oleksandr , Zaets Volodymyr
Published: November 2021

The goal of the research is to improve the accuracy of measurement the volume and mass of oil and oil products by the stationary measuring tanks and ships’ tanks. It is possible to achieving this goal only by using the laser scanning at tanks calibration. Metrological and other technical requirements for laser scanners have been developed. It is proved by the results of mathematical modeling that only the compliance of scanners with the developed requirements makes it possible to achieve the set goal. It has been developed methods of measurements by laser scanners that allow to achieve an increase in the accuracy of determination the interval capacities of all types of the tanks. Methods, formulae and algorithms for interval capacities of tanks calculation are very complicated. Therefore, the interlaboratory comparisons for the interval capacities, calculated by laboratories own software developed for processing the results of the specified calibration are proposed. It is concluded that the developed requirements, methods and algorithms will allow, in several times, to increase the accuracy of determining the interval capacities of the tanks with a significant reduction in time for measurements and processing of their results.
The Use of Antibiotics in Diverticulitis: An Update in Non-operative Management
Authors: Morales-Cruz Mariana , Moctezuma Velázquez Paulina
Published: November 2021

Diverticulosis is a common disease among Western and developed nations. Approximately 20% of patients with diverticulosis will become symptomatic. Acute diverticulitis is a common manifestation of diverticular disease. Different classifications exist to try to categorize it but, it is generally considered as complicated or uncomplicated. Eighty-five percent of patients with an acute onset of diverticulitis will have an uncomplicated presentation. The best way to assess the degree and severity of the disease is a CT scan along with some biochemical parameters like CRP. Recent guidelines from associations all over the world accept non-antibiotic therapy as a valid strategy of treatment for the non-complicated diverticulitis. Antibiotics are still compulsory in immune-compromised patients, the elderly, those with comorbidities, and those with signs of sepsis. Recommendations should be made on a case-by-case basis.
Reproductive Ecology of Forage Alfalfa (Medicago sativaL.): Recent Advances
Authors: Burezq Hana’a
Published: November 2021

Plants display an assorted collection of reproductive tactics that eventually play a crucial role in perpetuation of species. Plant reproductive ecology is principally concerned with the adaptive implications of the plant in their vicinity, disparity in qualities allied with pollination, seed dispersal, and seedling establishment. The success in reproduction in most flowering plants depends on ecological interactions with pollinators and seed dispersal agents. Modern tactics in reproductive ecology can integrate proper surveys, advanced pollination studies, interaction between flower and pollinators and clear assessments of population genetic structure, which can provide new opportunities for plant reproductive biology. Alfalfa is an important forage legume and known as “Queen of forages” due to its worldwide adaptability, high yield potential and quality. Alfalfa produces seeds which are primarily used for forage production. It is a gift to livestock industry including dairy, beef, horses, and sheep for grazing, silage, hay etc. Alfalfa is also a medicinal herb with antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and cardioprotective properties, utilized for treatment of arthritis, kidney problems. The seeds are exploited in alfalfa sprout industry. The current chapter highlights the reproductive biology of alfalfa from flower development to seed production and its advances.
Challenges of Phage Therapy as a Strategic Tool for the Control of Salmonella Kentucky and Repertoire of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Africa
Authors: Elayoni Emmanuel Igomu
Published: November 2021

Salmonella Kentucky ST198 (S. Kentucky ST198) is the most ubiquitous multidrug resistant (MDR) strain posing the greatest threat to public health, livestock and food industry in Africa. The reinvention of bacteriophage (Phage) as a non-antibiotic alternative only gives a glimmer of hope in the control of MDR strains of Salmonellae. S. Kentucky ST198 posses’ chromosomal and plasmid factors capable of been co-opted into phage mediated transduction and co-transduction of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) as well as cross-serovar transduction of ARGs. Phage DT104, DT120 and P-22 like prophages like PDT17 and ES18 together have been shown to be capable of transducing and co-transducing the classical ACSSuT resistance phenotype identified in most S. Kentucky ST198 strain on the continent. Also, the institution of fluoroquinolones and third generation cephalosporin for salmonellosis treatment in animals or human infected by S. Kentucky ST198 strain resistant to these drugs can induce Salmonella phage transduction of kanamycin between different Salmonella serovars if present. This review highlights possible risk associated with the use of known Salmonella phages in the control of S. Kentucky ST198 and the need for chromosomal and plasmid tracking of genes prior to the institution of phage therapy on the continent.
Integrated Management Approach to Citrus Fungal Diseases by Optimizing Cocoa-Based Agroforests Structural Characteristics
Authors: Eunice Golda Danièle Ndo , Mvondo Etienne Akoutou
Published: November 2021

The health and productivity of citrus are generally jeopardized by a host of diseases, for which the environmental conditions of the cropping system are critical drivers. Several studies conducted on various diseases of perennial crops have shown the involvement of the structural futures of the cocoa-based agroforestry system (CBAFS) in the spread of pathogens and the epidemics development. This chapter highlights the effect of the CBAFS’s structural characteristics on the intensity of three citrus diseases in the humid forest zones of Cameroon. The involvement of CBAFS structural characteristics in diseases regulation is demonstrated. In particular, the spatial structure of citrus in agroforests shows an effect on the spread of diseases. Moreover, distribution of citrus in the CBAFS, with minimum spacing of 12 m between citrus trees, limits the damage caused by Pseudocercospora leaf and fruit spot disease (PLFSD) and citrus diseases caused by Phytophthora (CDP). Dense shading helps to minimize the intensity of diseases such as CDP and PLFSD and Citrus scab disease. This work may make it possible to contribute to the development of an integrated management tool for citrus diseases in an associated crop context.
Effect of Lean Practices on Organizational Performance
Authors: Mohanrao Gaikwad Lokpriya , K. Sunnapwar Vivek
Published: November 2021

The study focuses on the analysis of the direct effect of Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices on operational performance in manufacturing industry. A model for evaluating the effect of LM is developed taking into consideration as a fundamental variable that affects the causal relationship between LM practices and operational performance. A structural equation model was proposed and investigated across the manufacturing industry in India. A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect empirical data from 400 Indian companies. A total of 203 usable responses were obtained giving a response rate of 53%. The data was analyzed using SPSS- AMOS software. The results revealed that LM practices directly and positively affected operational performance. The results indicated that the structural equation model remained invariant across the Industry. The study provides further evidence to managers and practitioner on the effect of LM practices on operational performance in developing countries like India.
Single Minute Exchange of Dies: Classical Tool of Lean Manufacturing
Authors: Dave Yash
Published: November 2021

Effective utilization of the resources is the need of an hour particularly when it comes to the manufacturing industry. It is having a paramount importance to have a proper utilization of the resources, on the same line in any manufacturing industries to reduce the setup time is also one of the ways to do so. Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) is one of the classical method which is normally used to reduce the setup time. In this technique complete videography of the existing changeover is done and then by analyzing it waste activities identified and other improvement plant has been done in each iteration. The chapter also showcases the SMED technique applications in a gear industry. Remarkable resources and results have been achieved through the implementation of classical tool of Lean manufacturing is made.
Metallothioneins: Diverse Protein Family to Bind Metallic Ions
Authors: Parameswari Ettiyagounder , Ilakiya Tamilselvan , Davamani Veeraswamy , Kalaiselvi Periasami , Paul Sebastian Selvaraj
Published: November 2021

Metallothionein’s (MTs) are the lower molecular weight (6-7 kDa) proteins that are found to be present in almost all organism types ranging from prokaryotes to eukaryotes species. MT are the metal detecting proteins that can mitigate the effect caused by the excess metal ions. They are also found to be involved in cellular process such as cell growth regulation, ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) and DNA repair. The protein was termed as Metallothionein due to the unusual higher metal (metallo) and the sulfur (thiol) content. They are further grouped into 3 classes viz., class I, II and III. The Class I and II MTs are polypeptides that were obtained from direct gene products, the class III MTs are from the cysteine-rich non-translational molecules that are termed as phytochelatins. The metal ions are been sequestered through the MTs with Cys rich motifs. All the cysteines are present in the reduced form and are been co-ordinated through the mercaptide bonds. The cysteines present in the MTs are preserved across the species, it is supposed that, cysteines are essential for the function and the MTs are required for the life. Metallothionins structure, conservation in evolution, their ubiquitous nature of occurrence, the genes redundancy and the programmed MTs synthesis in development, regeneration and reproduction of living organisms are some of the weighty arguments in suspecting MTs to also serve others and perhaps the high particular metal-related cellular roles. In this chapter, there is a detailed discussion about Metallothionein its structure, occurrence and function.
On the Use of Homogeneous Polynomial Yield Functions in Sheet Metal Forming Analysis
Authors: Firat Mehmet , Şener Bora , Arda Akşen Toros , Esener Emre
Published: November 2021

Sheet metal forming techniques are a major class of stamping and manufacturing processes of numerous parts such as doors, hoods, and fenders in the automotive and related supplier industries. Due to series of rolling processes employed in the sheet production phase, automotive sheet metals, typically, exhibit a significant variation in the mechanical properties especially in strength and an accurate description of their so-called plastic anisotropy and deformation behaviors are essential in the stamping process and methods engineering studies. One key gradient of any engineering plasticity modeling is to use an anisotropic yield criterion to be employed in an industrial content. In literature, several orthotropic yield functions have been proposed for these objectives and usually contain complex and nonlinear formulations leading to several difficulties in obtaining positive and convex functions. In recent years, homogenous polynomial type yield functions have taken a special attention due to their simple, flexible, and generalizable structure. Furthermore, the calculation of their first and second derivatives are quite straightforward, and this provides an important advantage in the implementation of these models into a finite element (FE) software. Therefore, this study focuses on the plasticity descriptions of homogeneous second, fourth and sixth order polynomials and the FE implementation of these yield functions. Finally, their performance in FE simulation of sheet metal cup drawing processes are presented in detail.
A Critical Analysis of the Water Quality Impacts on Water Resources in the Athi River Drainage Basin, Kenya
Authors: M. Kithiia Shadrack
Published: November 2021

This paper presents a critical analysis of the water quality changes and their impacts on water resources within the Athi River Catchment and its implications of the people’s livelihoods. The paper analyses the effects of land use activities on water quality in the headwater areas of the basin which has a profound impacts on the downstream water uses within the basin. The paper in addition makes an attempt to relate the impacts of human activities on water quality degradation trends within the basin against the available and potential water resources in the basin. The Athi River is the second largest in Kenya and traverses areas of diverse land use activities from the more agricultural head water areas through the industrial hub of Kenya in Nairobi to the Indian Ocean discharging its waters near Malindi town north of Mombasa. The paper gives a detailed analysis of the impacts of human activities on the water resources in regard to water quality degradation, pollution and mitigation measures. The study was based on field data collection and measurements and laboratory analysis. The researcher used 10 sampling points located within the Nairobi sub-basin and distributed along the river profile to examine the trends in water quality degradation and its implication on human livelihoods in the basin. The researcher noted a declining trend in water quality status downstream the river profile. A close analysis of the water situation in the basin paints a blink future on the available water resources in the basin against the projected water uses and increasing population compounded by the impacts of water pollution and climate change. This is likely to increase incidences of water shortage and food insecurity in many parts of the basin. The researcher recommends more investments in water harvesting infrastructure, environmental conservation and adoption of modern water management technologies.
Mitigation of CH4 emissions in sanitary landfills: an efficient technological arrangement to reduce Greenhouse gas emission
Authors: Otto Henrique Rossi , Lopes José Carlos de Jesus
Published: November 2021

Problems related to the solid waste have been shown a relevant subject, by contributing to global warming and climate change. The MSW is one of the main sources of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions, especially the methane gas (CH4). Towards this concern, the general objective of this research is to estimate CH4 emissions produced at the Dom Antonio Barbosa II Sanitary Landfill, situated in the City of Campo Grande, state of MS. Its aim, specifically, is to verify the gravimetric composition of these residues, as well as measure the amount of the MSW already existing and also the volume placed in the mentioned sanitary landfill. The CH4 emissions were estimated in an accumulated total of 2,364,556.28 tCO2eq. It was obtained a total reduction of 1,479,693.87 tCO2eq by methane burning, transforming it into CO2, thus it was possible mitigating the emissions of 62.65% of CH4 generated in DAB II landfill. It is expected that the results from this research contribute to the attenuation of the problems related to the MSW impact on the environment, as well as reflect on the effectiveness of the current adopted technological model.
Violência doméstica à mulher: percepção e abordagem profissional na atenção básica na pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Odorcik Bruna , Ferraz Brígida Da Penha , Bastos Karina Castilhos , Rossetto Maira
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: analisar a abordagem de profissionais de saúde na identificação da violência doméstica às mulheres e a sua percepção sobre os casos durante a pandemia da Covid-19 em Centros de Saúde da Família. Método: pesquisa qualitativa realizada em duas unidades de saúde, mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas, com 23 profissionais de saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre novembro de 2019 e fevereiro de 2021, e os dados foram organizados por meio da análise de conteúdo. Resultados: as categorias mostraram que os profissionais sabem identificar os tipos de violência doméstica, mas que necessitam de maior sensibilização para acolher, identificar e notificar casos. Na percepção dos profissionais durante a pandemia, ocorreu um aumento da violência atribuído ao isolamento social. Conclusão: necessita-se melhorar o trabalho em rede, aumentar as qualificações dos profissionais, oferecendo técnicas de acolhimento e escuta qualificada às mulheres que passam por situações de violência doméstica.
Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola: práticas gestoras de escolas estaduais da Região Metropolitana Norte de Recife/PE
Authors: Silva Grécia Gracielle Bezerra da , Machado Laeda Bezerra
Published: November 2021

Neste texto apresenta-se o como funciona a gestão e o controle social do Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola - PDDE - em escolas estaduais da Região Metropolitana Norte de Recife/PE, evidenciando as formas de participação da comunidade escolar e o papel das equipes gestoras no fomento à autogestão democrática. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, realizado por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com sete profissionais da gestão escolar vinculadas a escolas com unidades executoras próprias do PDDE. Os dados foram organizados com o apoio da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicaram que a gestão e controle social do PDDE estão concentrados na gestão escolar e que isto ocorre em razão de condicionantes materiais e institucionais comuns nas escolas públicas. Têm sido diminutas as práticas de participação e controle social nos destinos do Programa.
Modernização da gestão pública, reforma educacional e avaliação no Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Silva Antônia Bruna da , Silva Girlene Pereira da
Published: November 2021

Este estudo teve por objetivo abordar aspectos estruturantes da reforma educacional deflagrada pelo Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, no âmbito do Projeto RN Sustentável, situando a implantação do Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento e Avaliação Institucional da Secretaria de Estado da Educação do Rio Grande do Norte. A análise foi desenvolvida a partir de uma pesquisa documental empreendida em sítios oficiais do Executivo estadual e no site do próprio sistema de avaliação. A reforma educacional em curso no Estado do Rio Grande do Norte integra um vasto projeto de modernização da gestão pública, que prevê uma série de medidas de viés gerencialista para o campo educacional, como é o caso do sistema de avaliação externa voltado à rede estadual de ensino básico.
Uma perspectiva comparada entre Friedrich Nietzsche e Fernando Pessoa: o filósofo poeta e o poeta filósofo
Authors: Junqueira João Francisco Pereira Nunes , Pinto Thales Vinicius Rodrigues
Published: November 2021

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) e Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) ocuparam-se das principais temáticas de suas épocas, sendo o primeiro um dos filósofos mais estudado na contemporaneidade e Pessoa considerado o maior poeta da Língua Portuguesa. Na comparação de algumas abordagens dos pensadores surgem semelhanças em temas específicos: o tratamento ao corpo, a questão da linguagem (amplamente estudada e colocada no centro das discussões epistemológicas de suas respectivas épocas), o tempo e a problemática do Ego. Objetiva-se aqui elencar algumas semelhanças entre os dois pensadores, considerando cada um em sua maneira particular de expressão e, a partir disso, salientar possíveis similaridades entre ambos. Importa levar em conta que mesmo Nietzsche sendo filósofo, este também escreve poesias e introduz em seus textos filosóficos elementos poéticos, da mesma maneira, Fernando Pessoa não deixa de registrar em seus versos a influência da filosofia. É a partir destas concepções que se pretende registrar os pontos de consubstanciação de uma obra com a outra, superando inclusive a intenção primeira de pura comparação.
Approaches to developing a strategic program for high-tech enterprise in the context of digital transformation
Authors: Novikov Sergey , Sazonov Andrey
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the consideration of approaches to the development of a strategic program for the development of high-tech enterprise in the context of digital transformation in order to increase the level of digital maturity of the enterprise. The digital maturity levels of the operating model are considered, followed by an example of a possible distribution of the spectrum of technologies according to these digital maturity levels. The article discusses issues related to the mechanism for implementing digital transformation at industrial enterprises in modern conditions. The article considers the categorical apparatus affecting the management of digital changes: digital transformation, as applied to industry. In addition, the authors highlight the main problem points to which the management of enterprises should pay attention when implementing digital transformation and draw conclusions regarding changes in approaches to organizing the system of interaction within the company. Analytical and expert assessments of project development forecasts using modern digital technologies are used as research methods. The study is based on a comprehensive analysis and subsequent assessment of the main results of the implementation of the processes of technological transformation of projects in industry, followed by the definition of its key areas and directions. In project management in the era of digital transformation, the most applicable approach is one that combines tight control of results on the horizon of strategic planning and inspiring flexibility in organizing work over short distances.
Reescrevendo a história. A contranarrativa sobre Moçambique contemporâneo a partir do Macuablogs (2004-2018)
Authors: Bussotti Luca
Published: November 2021

A narração histórica de Moçambique independente teve como suas fontes essenciais as testemunhas diretas dos que protagonizaram a luta de libertação e depois, exerceram papéis significativos no Estado independente, a partir de 1975. Foi esta narração que formou uma historiografia que se tornou oficial, sendo esta contestada por diversas orientações, desenvolvidas quer dentro, quer fora de Moçambique. A pesquisa aqui apresentada tenciona proporcionar o ponto de vista de tais tendências presentes na plataforma online macuablogs, intitulado “Moçambique para todos” (https://macua.blogs.com/moambique_para_todos/) que expressa uma contranarrativa à história nacional, embasada numa visão política de crítica à Frelimo e seu governo. A pesquisa selecionou todos os artigos de natureza histórica publicados no site, analisando os assuntos principais, e complementando o trabalho com a entrevista ao fundador e gestor do blogue, o português Fernando Gil. O resultado foi de que as evidências encontradas abriram novos espaços para um debate público e largo sobre a história de Moçambique, com ênfase especial pela luta de libertação, oferecendo documentação interessante para o trabalho do próprio historiador profissional. Palavras-chave: historiografia oficial; revisão historiográfica; luta de libertação moçambicana; violação dos direitos humanos.
Desarrollo de la conciencia histórica. Una propuesta de intervención y evaluación para la Educación de Adultos
Authors: López-Bajo Héctor , Martínez-Rodríguez Rosendo , Sánchez-Agustí María
Published: November 2021

En esta investigación abordamos una cuestión fundamental de la enseñanza de la historia como es el desarrollo de la conciencia histórica ligada al pensamiento histórico. Para ello, se ha elaborado una conceptualización exhaustiva de las competencias de la conciencia y el pensamiento histórico, con el objetivo de evaluar su progreso en un grupo de diecisiete estudiantes que cursan la asignatura de historia en la Educación de Adultos. La evaluación se ha realizado a partir de una propuesta didáctica diseñada a tal efecto e implementada a lo largo del curso académico 2019-2020. Los resultados muestran que, a través de la metodología aplicada, basada en actividades de indagación e interpretación histórica, los estudiantes pueden mejorar sus niveles de conciencia y pensamiento histórico. Además, se comprueba que, a pesar de tratarse de dos ámbitos diferenciados del conocimiento, ambos grupos competenciales progresan de manera paralela y complementaria.

The development of historical consciousness linked to historical thought, a fundamental issue in the teaching of history, is addressed in this research. To carry it out, an exhaustive conceptualization of the competences of consciousness and historical thought has been developed, with the aim of evaluating their progress in a group of seventeen history students in Adult Education. The evaluation has been made from a didactic proposal designed for this purpose and implemented throughout the 2019-2020 academic year. The results show that, through the applied methodology, based on historical inquiry and interpretation activities, students can improve their levels of consciousness and historical thinking. In addition, it is found that, despite being two different aspects of historical knowledge, both competence groups progress in a parallel and complementary way.