bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF SALINITY ACCLIMATION ON FOOD INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY AND EVACUATION RATE IN LIZA ABU JUVENILES
Authors: AHMED S.M. , Mohamed F.A.H. , AL-DUBAIKEL A.Y.
Published: August 2023

The results obtained for the juveniles of Liza abu showed that in high salinity there was a decrease in food intake (1.88%) compared to low salinity (7g/l) and tap water (1.5g/l). Also the total digestibility decreased 10% with increasing salinity from1.5 to 15 7g/l as a result of increasing the evacuation rate, where values reached 88.39% and 90.3% from total faces weight in salinity 7 and 15 g/l respectively after 18 hrs.
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE FISHERIES IN THE LOWER REACHES OF THE TIGRIS RIVER, NORTH QURNA, BASRAH, IRAQ
Authors: MOHAMED A. R. M. , Al-Noor S.S. , FARIS R. A. K.
Published: August 2023

The fisheries of the lower reaches of Tigris river, north Qurna in Basrah Governorate have been analyzed during the period from January to December 2005. The fishing boats used there varied in lengths form 5 to 10m, of which 50% were motorized with 25-75 HP. Seine and drift gill nets are the main fishing gears used, their lengths ranged from 100 to 200m with mesh sizes of 14-100mm and 7-32mm for seine and gill nets respectively. The number of fishermen in each boat varied from 1 to 7. Twenty three fish species were recorded caught in the area, of which eight were marine species, belonging to twelve fish families, in addition to shrimps. The total catches ranged from 629Kg in January - march to 3335Kg in July- September with total catch of 7671Kg. Three species namely catfish Silurus triostegus, crucian carp Carassius carassius and khishni Liza abu comprised 86.93% of the total catches constituting 69.65%, 11.02% and 6.26%, respectively. The average catch per unit of effort was 19.8 Kg/hr/100m for seine nets and 2.42 Kg/hr/100m for gill nets. The diversity and evenness indices for biomass were 1.0 and 0.33, respectively, in July-September and 1.5 and 0.52, respectively, in October-December. The highest similarity index of species composition was between April-June and July-September (87%), and lowest between April-June and January-March (63%).
Effectiveness of biological control and socioeconomic impacts of the invasive parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
Authors:   , Kanagwa Warda
Published: August 2023

This study assessed the methods which are likely to be biologically and socio-economically effective to control the invasive species P. hysterophorus in Arusha Tanzania. A variety of methods have been found ineffective in long-term control of P. hysterophorus. Thus, an effective integrated approach needs to be identified. In addition, perception and socioeconomic consequences about P. hysterophorus by farmers and pastoralists are still poorly understood. The study assessed the effect of a newly implemented bio-control agent, Zygogramma bicolorata, in 4 m 2 field plots. Further a novel approach of controlling P. hysterophorus was tested by using herbicidal extracts of the naturalized plants Dovyalis caffra and Cassia auriculata and compared it with 2,4-D. Finally, 123 farmers and 128 pastoralists in Mbuguni, Olasiti, Murieti and Sepeko wards were interviewed. It resulted that Z. bicolorata, particularly at highest population densities, is capable of reducing height of P. hysterophorus by 87% and biomass by 91%. There was a significant reduction (50%) in the measured parameters after application of low concentration of extracts of C. auriculata leaves and bark and D. caffra leaves and fruits (DcL and DcF). Invasion of farm fields by P. hysterophorus leads to yield reduction by half according to 21% of farmers, and 46% of farmers claimed that their income was negatively affected. Therefore, this study suggests the use of environmentally friendly bio-herbicides since it can foster P. hysterophorus control and emphasize that this method should be integrated with Z. bicolorata in the infestation areas for long-term suppression of P. hysterophorus.
Invasion threats of Acacia mearnsii on the growth performance of Pinus patula in Sao Hill Forest plantation
Authors:   , Kingazi, Nanyika
Published: August 2023

This study aimed at determining the extent (distribution, density and structure) of Acacia mearnsii invasion as well as assessing its influence on the performance of Pinus patula by comparing, stem density, basal area and standing volume between invaded and non- invaded areas in Sao Hill Forest Plantation (SHFP). A systematic random samplings technique was used to select sample plantation blocks and plots allocation. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean population density per hectare of A. mearnsii in the margins and inside plantation blocks (F-value = 61.4, df=278, p = 0.0000), with greater mean population density being in the margin than inside the plantation blocks. Also, a significant difference between the size class group (seedlings, saplings, poles and adults) was found in the mean population density of A. mernsii (F-value = 26.28, df = 278, p = 0.0000), with the greater mean population density being in seedlings followed by a sapling, sub-adults, and adults. Moreover, there was a significant difference between invaded and non-invaded areas across different age classes of P. patula in all variables measured with greater density, basal area and volume being in non-invaded than invaded areas. The study found that, an invasive tree A. mearnsii has a negative impact (reduction) on the survival and growth of P. patula in all age classes sampled. This study suggests that forest management strategies should incorporate invasive plant control given that the performance of desirable tree species can be influenced by plant invasions. This may include clearing of the A. mearnsii stands before they mature to flowering and thus, limiting seed production.
Prevalence and distribution of dengue and chikungunya viruses among febrile patients during inter-epidemic period in Morogoro Municipality
Authors:   , Mboya Lightness Benedict
Published: August 2023

There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya viruses might be one of the causes of fever in Tanzania. Lately, the dengue outbreak in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania has raised concerns over the spread and distribution of these arboviruses with respect to human movements. The present study was conducted to screen for and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) dengue virus (DENV) from febrile patients in Morogoro Municipality which had no reports of outbreaks during an inter-epidemic period with high risk of transmission. Three hundred and twelve febrile individuals presenting to the outpatient department on selected health centers were tested for viral RNA to evaluate the circulation of DENV and CHIKV during March-May 2018. DENV and CHIKV detection in sera samples was performed using multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Chikungunya virus was detected in four out of 312 screened serum samples indicating acute cases while no DENV was identified. Chikungunya virus was among the causes of acute undifferentiated fever among febrile patients in Morogoro municipality with a lower prevalence of 1.3% highly prevailing amongst female aged 20-49 years. No acute cases among patients under 10 years of age were detected. The result provides insight into presence of potentially active circulation of CHIKV among febrile patients seeking medical attention, in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. Improvement of CHIKV case detection and reporting at the point of care routine laboratory investigations is critical in reducing misdiagnosis of mosquito-borne viral infection. Monitoring of arboviral activities in human populations, as well as mosquitoes, should be performed in order to avoid maintenance of CHIKV that may lead to future outbreaks.
Development of a natural product rich in bioavailable OMEGA-3 DHA and EPA using locally available ingredients in Tanzania
Authors:   , Charles, Christina
Published: August 2023

Poor mental health remains a serious public concern worldwide. The most vulnerable individuals are children and adolescents in developing countries. Nutritional deficiency of Omega-3 DHA and EPA has long been recognized as a major contributing factor for mental health illnesses. Provision of ready-to-use natural product rich in preformed Omega-3 DHA could address this problem. However, most commonly used products are expensive and contain less or no preformed Omega-3 DHA, making them less suitable for prevention of mental illnesses in resource-poor countries. The main objective of this study was to develop a natural product rich in preformed Omega-3 DHA and EPA from locally available ingredients. Linear programming (LP) was used to formulate a natural product rich in preformed Omega-3 DHA and other essential nutrients using locally available ingredients other than fish and dairy products. Laboratory analysis was then performed to validate the nutritional value of the LP-formulation using standard analytical methods. The relative difference between the LP tool calculated values and the laboratory-analysed values were calculated. Sensory testing was also done to evaluate consumer acceptance of the final product. Optimal formulation contained 220 mg of preformed Omega-3 DHA+EPA, enough to meet the RDI for children aged 2-10 years. The LP analysis further showed that the cost of present product is USD 0.15/100 g, which is 50% lower than that of Plumpy’nut. Laboratory analysis revealed similar results as that of LP at P=0.05. These findings indicate that readyto-use natural food rich in preformed DHA and EPA can be developed from locally available ingredients.
Decay estimates for solutions of evolutionary damped p-Laplace equations
Authors: Bozorgnia Farid , Lewintan Peter
Published: August 2023

In this note, we study the asymptotic behavior, as t tends to infinity, of the solution u to the evolutionary damped p-Laplace equation $$ u_{tt}+ u_t =\Delta_p u $$ with Dirichlet boundary conditions. Let \(u^*\) denote the stationary solution with same boundary values, then we prove the \(W^{1,p}\)-norm of \(u(t) - u^*\) decays for large \(t\) like \(t^{-1/((p-1)p)}\), in the degenerate case \(p\geq 2\).

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2021/73/abstr.html
Standing waves to Chern-Simons-Schrodinger systems with critical exponential growth
Authors: Wan Youyan , Tan Jinggang
Published: August 2023

In this article we study the existence of standing waves to nonlinear Chern-Simons-Schrodinger systems with critical exponential growth.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2021/77/abstr.html
Hille-Nehari type non-oscillation criteria for half-linear dynamic equations with mixed derivatives on a time scale
Authors: Ishibashi Kazuki
Published: August 2023

This article deals with half-linear dynamic equations that have two types of derivatives, and obtains sufficient conditions for all solutions to be non-oscillatory. The obtained results extend a previous Hille-Nehari type theorems for problems of dynamic equations. To prove our main result, we use a generalized Riccati inequality. As an application, we apply the main result to self-adjoint Euler type linear differential and difference equations with a changing sign coefficient. The equation selected for this application is of Mathieu type.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2021/78/abstr.html
Stochastic Newtonian equations with mean boundary conditions
Authors: Guo Ying-Jia , Jiang Xiao-Meng
Published: August 2023

This article concerns stochastic Newtonian equations driven by the white noise with mean boundary conditions. We obtain sufficient conditions of the existence and uniqueness of solutions, and then solutions are adapted to the Brownian filtration.As applications, we show the existence and uniqueness of several stochastic differential equations with mean boundary conditions.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2021/79/abstr.html
Síndrome da dor Miofascial: estudo comparativo do efeito do Método Pilates e da liberação miofascial
Authors: Modolo Tatiana Lopes , Fraga Isabel Cristina Amaral , Dos Santos André Luiz , Manzano Roberta Munhoz
Published: August 2023

A síndrome da dor miofascial é uma das causas mais comuns de dor musculoesquelética. É caracterizada pela ocorrência de pontos intensamente dolorosos, os pontos-gatilhos.
Estudo de caso de paciente amputado na extremidade inferior por diabetes
Authors: Rocha Isa Gómez , De Souza Filho Mário Roberto Pereira , Ramirez Ariane Pereira , Souza Carolina Tarcinalli
Published: August 2023

O Diabetes Miellitus é um distúrbio metabólico sistêmico que é caracterizado por hipoinsulinismo ou resistência periférica à ação da insulina.
música como recurso terapêutico associada à cinesioterapia nas deficiências múltiplas
Authors: Ferreira Eli-Vânia Alves , Castro Patrícia Pereira , Carletti Carla de Oliveira , De Souza Carolina Tarcinalli , Tabaquim Maria de Lourdes Merighi
Published: August 2023

Deficiência Múltipla é denominada por associações de duas ou mais deficiência, alterando o seu desenvolvimento motor.
Frequência de Geo-Helmintos em Regiões Brasileiras com a Falta de Saneamento Básico
Authors: Calandro Helleny Eduarda , Oliveira Arbex Ana Paula
Published: August 2023

As doenças parasitárias causadas pela falta de saneamento básico são consideradas doenças negligenciadas, quando ocorre a disseminação de fezes contaminadas no solo, os ovos começam o seu ciclo evolutivo chegando a fase infectante. A incidência de doenças veiculadas à falta de saneamento é uma preocupação importante para a saúde pública. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo demostrar através de dados da literatura que as doenças parasitárias causadas pelos geo-helmintos podem estar associadas a doenças que afetam a polução brasileira que estão em contato com solo contaminado através da falta de saneamento básico no país. Para isso, foram pesquisados em fontes, como Google Acadêmico, PUBMED, SciELO, Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), e Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre Saneamento (SNIS), no período de 2010 a 2020. Sendo assim, foi observado que o saneamento básico foi negligenciado, principalmente nas regiões Norte e Nordeste que são regiões mais pobres e com pouca importância. Podemos concluir que o futuro do saneamento básico ainda é uma questão sem respostas, mas com cuidados simples, pode -se tornar possível a prevenção dos geo-helmintos, buscando assim, saúde de qualidade para as pessoas que vivem em regiões desprovidas de saneamento básico.
Avaliação da Adesão à Farmacoterapia em Idosos do Município de Bauru
Authors: Gomes dos Santos Fabiola , De Assis Fleury Camila
Published: August 2023

Envelhecer está relacionado à perda ou redução de capacidades físicas e mentais, nessa idade tem-se aumento de morbidades provenientes da idade ou do estilo de vida. Tendo em vista a transição epidemiológica do país, é relevante a atuação do farmacêutico para promover o uso racional de medicamentos, com o objetivo da recuperação, prevenção e manutenção da saúde priorizando os idosos por pertencerem ao grupo que requer mais atenção. A pesquisa em questão é de extrema importância no âmbito farmacêutico e tende-se a evidenciar nos próximos anos. O presente estudo foi transversal e descritivo do Índice de Complexidade da Farmacoterapia dos idosos que são atendidos e retiram seus medicamentos na Unidade de Assistência Farmacêutica Bela Vista da Prefeitura Municipal de Bauru, com idosos usuários do SUS em tratamento de doenças crônicas. Obteve-se 36 respostas através do questionário, sendo 20 mulheres (56%) e 16 homens (44%). A maior prevalência de morbidades nos pacientes foi hipertensão, em 32 (88,88%), diabetes, 20 (55,55%) e ambas, detectadas em 16 (44,44%) dos entrevistados. O ICFT foi calculado pontuando todos os fármacos utilizados pelos pacientes, com suas posologias e especificidades. O score total apresentou média de 27,04 pontos. O maior score foi na sessão B (9,44), na qual verifica-se a frequência e doses. Parte dos pacientes possui problemas com as doses, na utilização de fármacos em horários distintos, ou por usarem várias classes terapêuticas, o que acarreta a não adesão ao tratamento, por não entenderem ou simplesmente pelas dificuldades de compreensão da farmacoterapia.
Avaliação do Desempenho dos Parâmetros de Qualidade em Comprimidos Genérico e Similar do Principio Ativo Ivermectina
Authors: Cruz Moraes Renato , Teixeira Magalhães Ana Lúcia
Published: August 2023

Foram analisadas e avaliadas duas formulações comerciais da forma farmacêutica comprimidos genéricos e similares do princípio ativo Ivermectina. A amostra 1, foram avaliados comprimidos de princípio ativo Ivermectina similar e a amostra 2 foram avaliados comprimidos de princípio ativo de Ivermectina genéricos. Os parâmetros de qualidade exigidos para comprimidos foram realizados com as duas amostras, pois os medicamentos, nas versões similar e genérico devem ser da mesma forma farmacêutica e conter a mesma quantidade de princípio ativo que o medicamento referência. Na determinação de peso médio as amostra 1 e 2 apresentaram peso médio individual com valores entre 0,199g e 0,151g respectivamente. Houve diferença significativa a 5% das amostras, porém, ambas estão dentro do limite de variação determinado pela farmacopéia. Na determinação do pH das amostras de comprimido de P.A. Ivermectina as amostras 1 e 2 apresentaram pH nos valores entre 4,48, caráter ácido e 6,36 caráter neutro respectivamente. Houve diferença significativa a 5% entre as amostras estudadas. No ensaio de desintegração, a amostra 1 apresentou uma desintegração e desempenho maior (56,51%) meio ácido, seguido de 44,01% de desintegração meio neutro e 47,02% de desintegração meio básico. A amostra 2 apresentou uma desintegração e desempenho maior (24,22%) em meio ácido, seguido 11,19% de desintegração meio neutro e 2,68% de desintegração em meio básico. No ensaio de dureza as amostras 1 e 2, as determinações foram de 6,7Kgf e 5,5Kgf de dureza respetivamente. Não houve diferença significativa entre elas, na relação a dureza. As diferenças significativas que possivelmente aparecerão na avaliação de alguns parâmetros físicos e físico-químicos de qualidade como: peso médio, pH, ensaio de desintegração, essas medidas podem ser afetadas pela aplicação do tipo e quantidade de excipientes presentes nas formulações dos medicamentos genéricos e similares.
Qual a melhor forma de Reabilitação para a Síndrome de Down: a Hidroterapia ou a Fisioterapia Convencional?
Authors: Munhoz Tigre Raissa , Tarcinalli Souza Carolina
Published: August 2023

A síndrome de Down (SD) é causada pela trissomia do cromossomo 21, essa modificação pode ocorrer por vários mecanismos genéticos, sendo o principal (95% dos casos) a trissomia do cromossomo 21, como resultado da não-disjunção cromossômica durante a divisão celular. Os fisioterapeutas contribuem para os ganhos de habilidades motoras, equilíbrio, área sensorial, entre outras. Para isso, utiliza diversas técnicas, por meio das atividades lúdicas e diferentes recursos. Os tratamentos no ambiente aquático, promovem fortalecimento muscular, melhora da sensibilidade, noção corporal e espacial, propriocepção, correção de posturas, melhora da coordenação. A fisioterapia no solo, trabalha com treino de marcha, mudanças transposturais, equilíbrio estático e dinâmico mediante técnicas e recursos específicos com as crianças com Síndrome de Down. O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar qual a melhor forma de reabilitação na síndrome de Down: a hidroterapia ou a fisioterapia convencional. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a hidroterapia e a fisioterapia convencional em crianças com síndrome de Down. Foram selecionados e usados artigos, a busca foi realizada por meio das bases de dados Scielo, BVS, PubMed, LILACS. Foram incluídos nessa revisão artigos completos que apresentassem os descritores: Síndrome de Down, hidroterapia; modalidades de fisioterapia, com limite cronológico dos últimos 10 anos. As palavras chaves utilizadas foram: Síndrome de Down; Hidroterapia; Modalidades de fisioterapia. Os resultados mostraram que as duas modalidades, quando trabalhadas em conjunto se complementam e são satisfatórias para desenvolvimento motor e cognitivo.
Apontamentos sobre a semiótica
Authors: Brito da Rocha Dilson
Published: August 2023

Neste estudo temos o objetivo de discorrer acerca da semiótica, uma ciência que tem se expandido e se desenvolvido nos últimos séculos. Ela oferece formas de descrição da realidade que nos permitem novas qualidades de relação com ela. Se constitui como um campo amplo, em contínua evolução, cujo impacto impulsionou e impulsiona inovações na forma como nos percebemos, interpretamos, estudamos e interagimos com a realidade. Na raiz da palavra “semiótica” encontramos o radical semeion, cuja tradução estabelecida em língua portuguesa é “signo”, de modo que podemos inferir que a semiótica seria uma ciência que se debruça sobre o signo.
Me chame pelo seu nome: análise das categorias pictóricas do plano de expressão de Greimas
Authors: Gonçalves Fernandes de Castro Jacqueline Aparecida , Silva Soriano Isabela , Garcia Martinão Julia , Ramos Lages da Silva Victor , Figueiredo Neuber Vida
Published: August 2023

Ao analisar criticamente os detalhes visuais exaltados ao longo do filme, deixa  claro que tudo que compõe uma cena tem o porquê. A intenção aqui, é mostrar os formantes pictóricos que compõem o plano de expressão, que qualifica os significantes que tecem a obra para o devido significado da comunicação desejada pelo autor e diretor do filme.  Assim, os personagens, os sentimentos, a localidade, a estação e os momentos informam de forma a direcionar a trama. Percebe-se que Oliver, um dos personagens principais do filme  “Me Chame Pelo Seu Nome” é retratado como incógnita, ao contrário de Elio que contrasta com Oliver. As diferenças dos dois são trabalhadas propositalmente ao longo do filme, a fim de estereotipar e informar conforme o desejado, das cores ao posicionamento em cena. Além do enquadramento que muitas vezes, direcionam o telespectador aos formantes pictóricos, como o cromático, eidético, matérico e topológico, podem informar a trama e os sentimentos.
Contos Inacabados Sob a Luz do Sol: um curta-metragem a partir de uma narrativa não convencional
Authors: Ferreira Alvarenga Bertola Fábio , Janini de Oliveira Leonardo , Santos Muniz Luis Felipe , Fiorillo de Piza Veggian Maria Eduarda , Jesus Pinto Thais
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal criar um curta ficcional usando como ponto de partida a estrutura não convencional de roteiro através do filme ECHO, tendo referências de outros filmes considerados não convencionais. Buscamos os fundamentos de roteiro que vem dos trabalhos de Aristóteles e que hoje se desdobra em autores como Syd Field e Robert McKee e sendo muito importante para o cinema por apontar outros caminhos para a criação de uma experiência estética.
Ser Feliz: o cinema de guerrilha na produção de um videoclipe
Authors: Bernardino Ana Lívia , Almeida Freitas Moreira Silva Carolina , Coracini  Pontes Guilherme , Floret de Castro Henrique , Hungaro Isabella , Radighieri Turato Pedro Henrique , Rodrigues Cação Vitória
Published: August 2023

O videoclipe é uma das áreas do audiovisual em que a junção de música e vídeo permite o surgimento de produtos criativos e cheio de possibilidades de produção. Desde o seu surgimento, até os dias atuais, existem diversas formas de realizar um videoclipe que caminha entre as produções gigantescas, até as mais simples. A partir disso, dentro desse vasto universo de alternativas, o presente trabalho teve como principal legado contribuir com produtores audiovisuais, artistas e músicos que não tem verba para investir em grandes produções, mas que desejam ter um produto final de qualidade, que não dependa de ter em mãos as melhores ferramentas e equipamentos. Para isso, pretendeu-se realizar a produção do videoclipe da música “Ser Feliz”, a partir do conceito de cinema de guerrilha e utilizando como escolha artística e técnica a sobreposição de imagens.
Beacons e a Ponte UX: controle da informação em instituições de ensino
Authors: Do Prado Milena Sant’Ana , De Carvalho Rodrigo Garcia , Torres Claudines Taveira , Albino João Pedro
Published: August 2023

Desde o surgimento do homem e a vivência em sociedade, a comunicação tem sido presente, primeiramente por meio das pinturas rupestres, de gestos e movimentos corpóreos e, em seguida, pela escrita.
Reflexões sobre a pluralidade de olhares para a comunicação entre os gestores de uma organização de TI
Authors: Schuindt Ferrari Veras Tainah
Published: August 2023

O estudo tem o objetivo de refletir sobre as compreensões de comunicação que diferentes gestores de uma mesma empresa possuem, tensionando convergências e divergências entre as visões desses profissionais a fim de apontar possibilidades para que a comunicação nas organizações seja encarada como um processo plural que é responsabilidade de todos. Parte-se do pressuposto de que, apesar da comunicação ser entendida em vertentes teóricas contemporâneas como constituinte da organização, na prática a visão dos processos comunicacionais ainda está restrita a um olhar mais setorizado que carece de reflexões aprofundadas. O estudo tem um caráter exploratório e qualitativo, e se pauta em uma pesquisa bibliográfica e em uma pesquisa aplicada em uma empresa de médio porte do setor de tecnologia da informação de Bauru-SP.
Ciberespaço e suas variações: uma defesa do seu uso
Authors: C. M. Leite Wellington
Published: August 2023

Debatendo o conceito de ciberespaço na disciplina Conhecimento e Inovação, percebeu-se que seu uso não é consensual. Partindo da iniciativa de Kuhn de ampliar o debate com Popper sobre temas considerados fundamentais (LAKATOS; MUSGRAVE, 1979 p. 5), este artigo pretende conceituar o termo ciberespaço, problematizando-o para uso em nossa pesquisa de doutoramento. Para tanto, embasaremos nossa análise em Denis Renó, José Orihuela, Pierre Lévy, Norbert Wiener, Jonathan Taplin, Edgar Morin, Neil Postman entre outros. Afinal, o termo ciberespaço ainda é válido para se referir à rede mundial de computadores? Além de concluirmos que sim, levantamos a necessidade de uma maior da regulação da internet em todo o mundo.
Ecology Letters now allows preprints; and why this is a big deal for ecology
Authors: White Ethan
Published: August 2023

As announced by Noam Ross on Twitter (and confirmed by the Editor in Chief of Ecology Letters), Ecology Letters will now allow the submission of manuscripts that have been posted as preprints. Details will be published in an editorial in Ecology Letters. I want to say a heartfelt thanks to Marcel Holyoak and the entire Ecology Letters editorial board for listening to the ecological community and modifying their policies. Science is working a little better today than it was yesterday thanks to their efforts.
Data Carpentry receives Moore Foundation funding
Authors: White Ethan
Published: August 2023

For the last 5 years I’ve been actively involved in training efforts through Software Carpentry and Data Carpentry to train researchers in best practices for software development and data analysis. These are concepts that are fundamental to the research we do in my gropu and my commitment to open and reproducible research. As one of the founding members of the Data Carpentry Steering Committee, I am excited to announce that Data Carpentry has received a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that will help support our work over the next two years.
A study of the intercultural communicative competence and the effects of cultural familiarity on reading comprehension based on ethnicity
Authors: Khataee Elnaz , Dowlatabadi Hamidreza
Published: August 2023

As an academic endeavor in an EFL setting especially in the field of reading comprehension, this study intended to examine intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and the effects of cultural familiarity on reading comprehension based on two specific ethnicities (Turk and Fars). To this end, participants, 130 EFL students majoring in English, were chosen from three universities in Iran. The effects of cultural familiarity on students' reading comprehension were examined by utilizing two types of processes, providing relevant background knowledge and text nativization. These two processes were used as two separate treatments for the members of the experimental groups. Members of both control and experimental groups subsequently received reading comprehension tests. Then, to elicit ICC levels, the participants were asked to complete ICC Questionnaire. The statistical analysis of the data revealed the significantly positive effect of cultural familiarity on the reading comprehension performance of both Turk and Fars experimental groups and no significant difference was observed between the reading comprehension performance and ICC level of the ethnic groups of Fars and Turks. The present study emphasizes the facilitating and positive effect of cultural familiarity on the reading comprehension of specific ethnic groups and suggests that cultural familiarity can be a valuable tool for enhancing reading comprehension and promoting language performance and cultural competence of Iranian EFL learners. Therefore, due to the importance of teaching culture in the field of English language teaching, there should be much more attention to cultural and intercultural matters when designing a language curriculum.
La duda razonable en la presunción de inocencia: Un análisis crítico y perspectivas futuras
Authors: Baños Castro Danitza Maythe , Chauca Rivera Victor Guillermo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue, el analisis sistemático de la duda razonable en la presunción de inocencia dentro de un análisis crítico y de perspectivas futuras, debido a que la presunción de inocencia es un principio fundamental en el sistema de justicia penal que garantiza que toda persona acusada de un delito sea considerada inocente hasta que se demuestre su culpabilidad más allá de toda duda razonable. En este artículo científico, se examinó en detalle el concepto de la duda razonable en relación con la presunción de inocencia. Se analizó su importancia en el proceso penal, así como sus sugerencias jurídicas y éticas. Además, se exploraron perspectivas futuras para fortalecer la aplicación efectiva de la duda razonable en los sistemas legales asimismo, la contextualización del principio de presunción de inocencia y su relación con la duda razonable, asimismo, la importancia de la duda razonable como salvaguarda para garantizar la justicia y los derechos de los acusados.
Inversión pública y su influencia en la reducción de la pobreza monetaria en la región del Cusco periodo 2008-2021
Authors: Tarco Sánchez Armando
Published: August 2023

El Estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la influencia de la inversión pública en la reducción de la pobreza monetaria en la región del Cusco. Utiliza un enfoque cuantitativo de diseño no experimental. Se empleó información del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) y de la Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO). El análisis se realiza mediante un enfoque correlacional y se utiliza un modelo econométrico con el software STATA V16. Los datos se obtienen de fuentes secundarias, y el análisis se llevó a cabo durante el periodo de 2008 a 2021. Los resultados muestran que la inversión pública es crucial para reducir la pobreza monetaria en el Cusco. Por cada millón de soles invertido, se logra una disminución del 0.82308% en la pobreza monetaria. Durante el periodo 2008-2021, la inversión pública productiva redujo la pobreza en un promedio del 0.3138%, mientras que la inversión pública social disminuyó la pobreza en un promedio del 0.9976%. La inversión pública ambiental también contribuyó a reducir la pobreza monetaria en un 0.6643%. Estas inversiones mejoran las condiciones económicas y sociales, promueven la igualdad de oportunidades y protegen el medio ambiente.
Effect of Covid-19 Vaccines on Lactation
Authors: Haydamous Joe
Published: August 2023

Background: Pregnant and breastfeeding women were among the first to question the vaccine’s effects, especially on their lactating ability, given the fact these group of women were not included in the clinical trials of any vaccine. The confusion was exacerbated due to the fact that no study has clearly answered the question of safety of the vaccine on lactation. Methods: A complete literature search using seven databases including: PubMed, Academic Search Ultimate, AccessMedicine, AccessObGyn, Clinical Key, Medline, and ScienceDirect. Eligible studies published since March 11, 2020 till August 20, 2022 were considered Additionally, our paper aimed to tackle the effects on lactation upon administration of Covid-19 vaccines including but not limited to: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sputnik, Johnson & Johnson, and Sinovac. The research conducted aimed to look over articles that showcase all the potential and possible complications that could have been the result of available Covid-19 vaccines at the time. Results and Discussion: After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and further reading and analysis across the listed databases, 29 articles were selected to proceed with this literature review. This literature review resulted in a paradox since many articles claim that vaccines have no adverse side effects on lactating women, while others argue the presence of some contradicting findings and effects that negatively impact lactation following administration of the Covid-19 vaccine. Conclusion: Further tailored and targeted studies that revolve around pregnant women, are needed to confirm current findings and dilemmas, using trusted rigorous methodologies.
We have never been Only Human: The Inescapable Multiomics of our Existence
Authors: Martinelli Canio
Published: August 2023

This editorial urges a paradigm shift in our understanding of human health and disease, proposing that we are not merely human, but exist as part of a dynamic multiomic system. Traditional binary perceptions of disease - as present or absent - are critiqued, and the urgency to embrace a new approach is underscored. By viewing disease as a spectrum of states stemming from variations across genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and environmental influences, we can revolutionize our approach to healthcare. The editorial underscores the vital role of artificial intelligence in synthesizing and analyzing vast data sets, providing a comprehensive and dynamic view of disease. It emphasizes the necessity to orient current research towards this multiomic perspective, asserting that this approach is integral to transcending our existing limitations in disease understanding and management. This call for a new perspective offers potential for more predictive, preventive, and personalized healthcare, promising to bring about significant advancements in our fight against disease.
LENGUAJE POÉTICO EN LA OBRA NARRATIVA DE JOSÉ MANUEL CRESPO
Authors: Hurtado Rua Luz Stella
Published: August 2023

El tema del presente artículo se origina en la investigación realizada a la obra narrativa del escritor colombiano José Manuel Crespo, la cual contiene tópicos de orden autobiográfico, social, histórico, político y cultural, muy relevantes para la literatura. Debido a su extensión, el objetivo general del artículo se centra en la creación y utilización del lenguaje poético como parte de los procesos escriturales del autor en sus obras de carácter narrativo, y su relación con conceptos como el de ‘Novela lírica’. La metodología de investigación es cualitativa, basada en fuentes documentales y sus análisis. Las conclusiones muestran un lenguaje narrativo que destaca y atrapa por su belleza literaria e, igualmente, por el universo que describe, lo que implica la organización de nuevas líneas de estudio relacionadas con diversas construcciones semánticas, aparte de las significaciones e interpretaciones que de este tipo de escritura se puedan generar.
LA ENSEÑANZA DE ESPAÑOL EN EL ÁMBITO UNIVERSITARIO DE BULGARIA
Authors: Kojouharova Stefka Vassileva
Published: August 2023

El artículo examina el desarrollo de la enseñanza de español y los estudios hispánicos en el ámbito universitario de Bulgaria desde su inicio en 1934 hasta la actualidad. El fenómeno es presentado en plan diacrónico y sincrónico con énfasis en su evolución y su relación con el contexto histórico en sus aspectos sociopolítico, socioeconómico y cultural. Tras señalar las premisas para la inauguración del estudio de español, se pasa la investigación de sus etapas, siendo la Universidad de Sofía el centro docente presente en todas: la fase inicial (curso de idioma 1934-1960), creación de la especialidad “Filología Española”(1961) y expansión y diversificación: la lengua y asignaturas relacionadas con esta forman parte de distintas carreras en la universidad mencionada y en otras cinco – tres públicas y dos privadas – en distintas ciudades del país (principios de los 1990-nuestros días).
PENGARUH HUMAN RELATION DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP ETOS KERJA PEGAWAI PADA BADAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH KOTA PARIAMAN
Authors: Erniwati Erniwati , Toni Parlindungan Gokma , Fatia Azaria
Published: August 2023

Persaingan antar perusahaan yang semakin ketat menuntut perusahaan untuk dapat bertahan dan bersaing dengan perusahaan lain. Sebuah instansi merupakan sekelompok manusia yang bekerja sama dalam mencapai tujuan bersama yang telah direncanakan sebelumnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Pengaruh Human Relation Dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Etos Kerja Pegawai Pada Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Dan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Pariaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh human relation dan budaya organisasi secara parsial dan simultan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan metode anasisis regresi linear berganda menggunakan data primer, metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pegawai Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Dan Pedapatan Daerah Kota Pariaman yang berjumlah 63 orang, dari semua kuisioner yang dibagikan yang berjumlah 63 tetapi yang mengembalikan hanya 54 orang tersebut dijadikan sampel karema menurut Sugiyono (2017) jumlah tersebut sudah memenuhi jumlah minimal sampel penelitian yaitu 30 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan human relation dan budaya organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap etos kerja pegawai Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Dan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Pariaman secara parsial dan simultan. Regresinya adalah Y=14,292X1+0,383X2+0,712 dan nilai Adjusted R Square sebesar 0,393, artinya variabel independen mampu menjelaskan variabel dependen sebesar 39,3% sedangkan sisanya 60,7% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti pada penelitian ini.
PENGARUH POTONGAN HARGA DAN LAYOUT TERHADAP KUNJUNGANPELANGGAN PADA SINAR JAYA SWALAYAN TOBOH PARIAMAN
Authors: Safardi Safardi , Rahayu Sari
Published: August 2023

Banyaknya supermarket yang bermunculan di Pariaman menimbulkan persaingan harga yang berdampak pada kunjungan ke supermarket tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh potongan harga dan layout terhadap kunjungan pelanggan di Sinar Jaya Swalayan Toboh Pariaman. Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisis deskriptif dan kuantitatif dengan metode analisis regresi berganda. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menentukan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik simple random sampling sehingga diperoleh total 33 sampel pelanggan Sinar Jaya Swalayan Toboh Pariaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi variabel potongan harga sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Diskon (X1) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kunjungan pelanggan di Sinar Jaya Swalayan Toboh Pariaman. Nilai signifikansi variabel tata letak (X2) adalah 0,000 < 0,05. layout berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kunjungan pelanggan di Sinar Jaya Swalayan Toboh Pariaman. Uji F diperoleh nilai F hitung = 167,630 dengan sig = 0,000 < 0,05.
GAYA HIDUP HEDONIS DALAM PERILAKU KONSUMTIF (STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA ANGKATAN 2021 PRODI ADMINISTRASI BISNIS FAKULTAS ILMU SOSIAL DAN ILMU POLITIK USU)
Authors: Asri Lestari  , Rivanka Weny , Lestari Dini
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar gaya hidup hedonis dalam perilaku konsumtif pada mahasiswa Prodi Administrasi Bisnis, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Ilmu Politik USU serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi dan dampak gaya hidup hedonis dalam perilaku konsumtif. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian kualitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Jurusan Ilmu Administrasi Bisnis Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Ilmu Politik Angkatan 2021 USU. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswi jurusan Ilmu Administrasi Bisnis angkatan 2021 kelas 4A berjumlah 6 orang. Teknik sampling yang dapat digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah random sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gaya hidup hedonis dalam perilaku konsumtif oleh mahasiswa Prodi Administrasi Bisnis Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Ilmu Politik USU memiliki bentuk yang beragam. Beberapa mahasiswa cenderung memilih gaya hidup konsumtif dalam hal fashion, sementara yang lain lebih condong pada aktivitas sosial seperti jalan-jalan dan nongkrong di tempat populer. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi mahasiswa menjalani gaya hidup hedonis yaitu preferensi pribadi terhadap kehidupan modern dan dukungan keluarga. Dampak positif dari gaya hidup hedonis yaitu meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan memberikan pengalaman sosial yang menyenangkan. Dampak negatifnya yaitu konsumsi berlebihan, ketidakseimbangan prioritas, ketidakpuasan, dan pengeluaran keuangan yang tidak terkendali.
PENGARUH FOMO DAN HEDONIC MOTIVATION TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN PAYLATER (STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA DI KOTA MEDAN)
Authors: Miranda Miranda , Dewi Anggita Nadya , Suci Afria Sasty Siregar  , Lestari Dini
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh fomo, hedonic motivation terhadap penggunaan paylater pada mahasiswa di Kota Medan. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Kota Medan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa dari UNIMED, UINSU, dan UMSU. Teknik sampling yang dapat digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah random sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian pada uji t (parsial) menunjukkan bahwa Fomo memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0,001 < 0.05. Hedonic Motivation memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0.587 > 0.05. Pada uji F (simultan) memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0,000 < 0.05. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah H1 diterima yang artinya Fomo memiliki pengaruh terhadap Penggunaan Paylater, H2 ditolak yang artinya Hedonic Motivation tidak berpengaruh terhadap Penggunaan Paylater, dan yang terakhir H3 diterima, artinya Fomo dan Hedonic Motivation berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Penggunaan Paylater oleh Mahasiswa di Kota Medan khususnya pada UNIMED, UINSU, dan UMSU.
PENGARUH KERAGAMAN PRODUK, TATA LETAK PRODUK DAN SUASANA TOKO TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG
Authors: Lili Salfina Lili Salfina , Fernando Reynaldi
Published: August 2023

Abstract The clothing business in Indonesia is growing following the current of odernization. More and more business people in the field of fashion will result in increasingly fierce competition. This competition makes business people formulate strategies so that the business they are involved in can survive. The Rasky Fashion located in the Balai Baru area faces this situation because of its location or proximity to competitors who offer similar products. In this case, Rasky Fashion also very concerned about the level of sales, which does not increase significantly every year. This study aims to determine the effect of product diversity, product layout, store atmosphere on partial and simultaneous repurchase interest. This type of research is quantitative with multiple linear regression analysis method using primary data, data collection methods are carried out by interviewing and distributing questionnaires. The population of this research is the customer of Rasky Fashion, the determination of the number of samples using the Roscoe technique, obtained as many as 40 respondents with the withdrawal using the purposive sampling method. The results showed that product diversity, product layout and store atmosphere had a significant effect on repurchase interest at Rasky Fashion partially and simultaneously. The regression is Y = 5,435 + 0,369 X1 + 0,261 X2 + 0,302 X3 and the Adjusted R Square value is 0.683, meaning that the independent variable is able to explain the dependent variable by 68.3% while the remaining 31.7% is explained by other variables not examined in this study.
The Effectiveness of a Proposed Model for a Blended Learning Environment Based on Design Thinking in Developing Motivation for Achievement
Authors: السليماني عبدالإله , الحابش محمد
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a proposed model of a blended learning environment based on design thinking in developing motivation for achievement, and the researchers used the semi-experimental approach as a study methodology by employing design thinking in a blended learning environment and measuring its impact on developing motivation for achievement. The sample consisted of 60 students of the digital technology course 1-3 in the secondary stage, who were divided into two groups with 30 students in each. The study tool was a measure of motivation for achievement. The results of the study revealed that there are statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in the post-measurement in favor of the experimental group. The study came with many recommendations, the most important is the need to integrate technological innovations into the educational process to keep pace with the requirements of the digital age, reorganize course content, and prepare educational tasks that suit the stages of design thinking to help students perform their tasks.
Social Interaction of Kindergarten Children
Authors: الصميدعي منيرة
Published: August 2023

Human beings are social creatures, and their existence is tied to their interactions with others, whether these interactions are positive or negative. One can devote much of their life to helping others, or live selfishly and prioritize their personal interests. Social interaction in any society is influenced by the psychological, social, and political conditions that the society experiences. The more a climate of warmth, empathy, and stability prevails, the more positive the relationships between individuals will be, and the opposite leads to negative relationships. Today, our Iraqi society needs social cohesion and positive relationships between its members more than ever, due to the unjust economic blockade that the country suffers from, which has led to negative behavior and attitudes among its youth. Ethics are the guardian of the individual and the foundation of a civilized society. It is not enough for the teacher to guide individuals on virtues, as a good education requires a long process of continuous commitment, and depends largely on a good family environment. The current research aims to identify the aspects of social interaction among preschool children and to clarify the importance of social interaction. Children begin interacting from the earliest days of their lives, and this interaction grows until the preschool stage, where they acquire the ability to communicate effectively.