bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aplicação da filosofia enxuta para melhorar o lead time na linha de montagem: um estudo de caso na industria têxtil
Authors: Ferreira Manoel Humberto Carneiro , Birkheuer Meridiane , Prates Fernanda , Pinheiro Josieli de Fatima Boita , Boita Grasieli Cristina , Nogueira Jeison Donassolo , Cardozo Ângela de Jesus Pinto , Eckert Amanda Gabrielli , Prai Felipe Scharles Dai , Sousa Jéssica Dias Silva de , Nunes Fabiano de Lima
Published: July 2024

A indústria têxtil no Brasil, tem importante significado na economia nacional, tendo em vista que faturou no ano de 2022 o montante de 193,2 bilhões de dólares. E a aplicação de ferramentas enxutas nesse ambiente, pode tornar essa indústria mais competitiva e fazer frente ao ataque dos grandes players de e-commerce, principalmente chineses. Dessa forma, essa pesquisa, teve como objetivo identificar os impactos da implantação da filosofia enxuta em uma linha de produção de itens de vestuário situada na Região Sul do Brasil. Essa pesquisa, caracterizou-se por ser aplicada, descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa e por meio de um estudo de caso. Foi realizado um estudo de caso em uma empresa localizada no Sul do Brasil, que produz peças de moda masculina. Essa empresa conta em seu quadro aproximadamente 2.000 colaboradores diretos, distribuídos em 12 unidades fabris. A unidade produtiva em que essa pesquisa foi realizada, por questões de confidencialidade, foi denominada como unidade “A” e fabrica especificamente camisas polo e possui 117 colaboradores e produz aproximadamente 3.000 peças desse produto por dia de produção. Como resultados da implantação de ferramentas enxutas, tais como o mapeamento de fluxo de valor de Shingo, a análise do layout, a implantação de célula junto a linha de montagem e a inserção de operadores multifuncionais, foi a redução do lead time de montagem da camisa polo em 98,72% - de 627,7 minutos para 12,08 minutos.
Estudo da viabilidade econômica de um sistema de aproveitamento energético de biogás proveniente de uma estação de tratamento de esgoto projetada para o município de Bauru-SP
Authors: Ramos Larissa de Abreu Costa , Ferraz Flávia Santo , Gonçalves Franz Costa , Jardim Giovanna Arroyo , Brito Giuliano Giglio de , Barros Regina Mambeli , Santos Junior José Farias dos
Published: July 2024

A demanda por energia cresce a cada dia e é essencial que a dependência de combustíveis fósseis seja reduzida, por isso, fontes alternativas de energia, principalmente as renováveis, são cada vez mais necessárias. Sendo assim, o biogás surge como um combustível renovável relevante. O presente estudo analisa a viabilidade econômica da geração de energia elétrica a partir da biodigestão do lodo coletado de uma ETE projetada para o município de Bauru-SP. Foi proposto um sistema de tratamento por meio de reatores UASB com um volume total de 49.140 m³ e uma vazão de metano de 2.176,42 m3/dia. A potência e energia anual produzida para esse sistema foi estimada em 0,221 MW e 1165,25 MWh/ano, respectivamente. Outro cenário proposto foi o sistema de lodos ativados, que resultou em digestores com um volume útil total de 1.516,6 m³ e uma vazão de metano de 28.411,00 m3/dia. A potência estimada foi de 2,894 MW e energia anual de 15.211,26 MWh/ano. O custo de implantação para os cenários foi de R$ 4.958.655,33 para o UASB e R$ 64.712.953,73 para o sistema de lodo ativado. Assim, a análise de viabilidade econômica resultou em dois cenários com atratividade econômica, onde o VPL para o sistema com UASB foi de R$330.498,07 e para o sistema de lodos ativados de R$4.329.867,28. A TIR calculada foi de 13% para ambos, maior que a TMA adotada. Entretanto, além de viável economicamente, vale salientar os benefícios ambientais e a importância de incentivos para sistemas como estes.
Modelagem matemática em diferentes ambientes de cultivares de soja para agregação econômica no processo industrial
Authors: Hackenhaar Celso , Peluzio Joênes Mucci , Silva Warley Gramacho da , Leandro Gideon Villar , Lima Maria Dilma de , Hackenhaar Neusa , Naoe Alessandra Maria de Lima
Published: July 2024

Adubação potássica, época de semeadura e as diferenças genéticas resultam em alterações na composição química dos grãos que podem refletir em ganhos para a indústria processadora. O presente trabalho desenvolveu um modelo matemático com objetivo de agregar valor econômico para a indústria processadora. Foram implantados dois ensaios, com dez cultivares de soja e seis diferentes doses de adubação potássica. O valor econômico agregado industrial foi calculado em cada dose de adubação potássica, em cada época de semeadura e em cada cultivar. Para tanto, sementes de cada cultivar, em cada ensaio, foram quantificadas quanto à composição química. Posteriormente, foi gerado um modelo matemático de programação linear que foi utilizado para cada cultivar, época e dose de potássio, sendo o resultado comparado com o lucro da empresa. A adubação potássica, época de plantio e cultivar tiveram efeito no retorno financeiro da empresa. O teor de óleo e carboidratos foram os que mais contribuíram nos resultados econômicos. A cultivar M9144RR, na primeira época, e TMG 1180RR, na segunda época, apresentaram melhores retornos financeiros. A modelagem matemática agrega valor econômico e pode ser utilizada como ferramenta auxiliar na tomada de decisões pela indústria processadora de grãos.
What matters for drug delivery to tumor by nanoparticles: Gaining insights from PBPK/PD simulation of drug nanocrystals
Authors: Lu Shan , Corpstein Clairissa , Park Kinam , Li Tonglei
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: In our previous studies, drug nanocrystals were directly prepared by solution crystallization, possessing uniform particle size and morphology suitable for intravenous (IV) injection. These nanocrystals accumulated in a small percentage of their injected dose in tumor-bearing mice but showed similar anti-tumor effectiveness and much-reduced side effects compared with current commercial solubilized and encapsulated delivery systems. Experimental approach: In this study, we aimed to delineate possible controlling factors for the pharmacokinetics (PK) and biodistribution behaviors of paclitaxel (PTX) nanocrystals tested in mice by applying physiologically based pharmacokinetics (PBPK) modeling, coupled with pharmacodynamics (PD) simulation, to the data. Key Results: Our results show that clearance of the drug plays a significant, if not the most important, role in determining tissue distribution, including tumor accumulation of PTX nanocrystals. Surface treatment of drug nanocrystals with polymeric surfactants also appeared to affect PK profiles and PD outcomes. Importantly, when scaled to model human parameters, our PK/PD simulations suggest that drug distribution in humans, as opposed to animal models, was significantly influenced by tissue partitioning rather than drug clearance. This finding could facilitate the design and development of future drug delivery systems. Conclusion: Drug nanocrystals deposited in tissues, including tumors, could therefore act as depots, releasing the drug back into the circulation, possibly contributing to extended treatment, as well as any detrimental effects.
Bidens pilosa extract as a corrosion inhibitor on 1008 carbon steel in neutral medium
Authors: Dávila José , Paucar Karin , Vergara Abel , Aoki Idalina , Cancino Keidy , Falcón Jesus
Published: July 2024

The aim of this work is to evaluate the performance of Bidens pilosa extract as a corrosion inhibitor for 1008 carbon steel in a neutral medium of 0.1 M NaCl. The research has been accomplished by weight loss measurements, linear polarization resistance (Rp) monitoring and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Phytochemical analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were performed to determine bioactive components and detect the main functional groups of Bidens pilosa extract, respectively. The morpholo­gical characterization of the substrate was carried out by optical microscopy (OM). Different isotherms were evaluated to understand more clearly the adsorption mechanism of the inhibitor extract molecules on the surface of the 1008 carbon steel substrate, and the best fit was obtained for the Langmuir isotherm. The results showed that the corrosion rate decreased with an increase of the concentration of the inhibitor up to 1000 ppm, reaching a maximum efficiency value of 82.9 % from gravimetric tests, and 73.1 % from the fitting of EIS data to an equivalent electric circuit. The calculated thermodynamic parameters suggested the formation of a monolayer of inhibitor molecules on the metal surface. The ΔGoads value (-22.8 kJ mol-1) determined from the Langmuir isotherm model indicated that adsorption of the inhibitor molecules on the substrate surface follows a physisorption mechanism. This research revealed that Bidens pilosa extract can be used as a corrosion inhibitor and emerges as an alternative to replace synthetic corrosion inhibitors that are harmful to health and cause damage to the environment.
The evolution of the minimum wage in Poland and its consequences on labour market
Authors: Majchrowska Aleksandra , Strawiński Paweł
Published: July 2024

Poland is one of the 22 European Union members with national minimum wage legislation. The minimum wage level in Poland is legislated by the Minimum Wage Act of 2002 as amended. The aim of the study is twofold: first, to show the evolution of the minimum wage level in Poland with respect to other EU countries in the period of 2003–2023, second, to use the review of the literature as a research tool to find out whether there is a consensus on the impact of minimum wage changes on various labour market outcomes in Poland, i.e. the level of employment, wages, profits, or prices. To the best of our knowledge it is the first study of this kind for Poland.
Zombification in Poland in particular during COVID-19 pandemic and low interest rates
Authors: Nehrebecki Marian
Published: July 2024

This article addresses the issue of corporate zombification in the case of listed companies in Poland. The purpose of this paper is to analyse financially vulnerable zombie firms from the listed non-financial companies in Poland, in particular, during the COVID-19 pandemic and the period of low interest rates.Data from 2000 to 2021 from the EMIS database on the financial statements of companies registered on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and NewConnect were used. In the process of research, such methods as local linear projection regression, logistic regression combined with the scoring methods were used.The results of the research show that the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the period of low interest rates have increased zombie firms among the listed companies in Poland. The anatomy of zombie firms differs significantly from the anatomy of non-zombie companies.The dynamics of financial indicators of zombie companies that appeared during the recession (Global Financial Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic) and the period of low interest rates as in the period without a recession, show the ambiguity of the financial condition of these enterprises. For the survival of zombie companies, the most important indicator is their size. The continued existence of zombie firms also depends on leverage and profitability as the main financial indicators.
Bezpieczeństwo depozytów bankowych w Polsce w czasie wieloletniego kryzysu
Authors: Zaleska Małgorzata
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie depozytu bankowego jako bezpiecznego instrumentu lokowania wolnych środków finansowych w porównaniu z innymi formami inwestycji oraz wskazanie systemowych postulatów zwiększających bezpieczeństwo depozytów bankowych w Polsce i atrakcyjność długoterminowego oszczędzania. Tłem rozważań jest sytuacja niepewności, permanentnego kryzysu, zarówno w okresie niskich, jak i wysokich stóp procentowych. Wysokość oprocentowania nie jest jednak istotną determinantą przy wyborze form lokowania wolnych środków finansowych przez Polaków, natomiast działalność instytucji sieci bezpieczeństwa finansowego, w tym resolution – będące w instrumentarium Bankowego Funduszu Gwarancyjnego – zwiększa zaś bezpieczeństwo depozytów i systemu bankowego oraz wpływa na zachowanie zaufania do polskiej bankowości. Artykuł służy upowszechnieniu autorskich obserwacji, będąc jednocześnie podstawą do rekomendowania istotnych zmian w polskim sektorze bankowym.
Functions of taxes and other public liabilities. Can thefiscal function be performed by remuneration received bycompanies with State Treasury participation on the basisof civil law relations?
Authors: Dmowski Andrzej
Published: July 2024

The scope of the functions of taxes and the entire tax system has not been precisely defined by the Legislator.Both fiscal and non-fiscal goals/functions are implemented by the tax system. Ensuring budget revenues to fulfillthe redistributive function is the foundation of the tax law system. On the other hand, all tax law norms also fulfillmany other functions, including: stimulation, development, protection, social or political. However, the indicatedfunctions are implemented by general legal norms, in particular public law – tax law, through public finance ties and units. Constitutional guarantees regarding the manner and procedure of shaping tax law provisions ensurethe security of citizens/taxpayers with regard to public law obligations. The statutory exclusivity in shaping taxesand other public levies provides a guarantee for counteracting the authoritarian imposition of „universal financialobligations” on citizens (entities from the sphere of private l aw).The issue to be analyzed is to determine whether fiscal and non-fiscal functions can be entrusted by the State toentities from the sphere of private law – including: commercial law companies with State Treasury participation.The actual entrustment of such functions would take place outside parliamentary control and without regard tothe requirements and regulations applicable to public finance entities and units. Additionally, the takeover and,consequently, the implementation of non-fiscal functions (e.g. stimulating or political) by commercial law companieswould be in violation of the provisions regulating business activity and the standards regulating the functioningof commercial law companies.In practical terms, the way civil law relations are shaped by companies with State Treasury participation, whichactually implement State monopolies, may result in the imposition of general, additional, economically unjustifiedfinancial burdens on citizens and private entities.
CARACTERÍSTICAS EPIDEMIOLÓGICAS DOS PACIENTES COM HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL ATENDIDOS EM UMA UNIDADE BÁSICA DE SAÚDE EM RIO BRANCO - ACRE
Authors: Roque Alana Vieira , Ciannelli Petr Gabriel Arias Pinheiro da Silva , Almeida Bianca Cavalcante , Bastos Lidian Heidrian Lima , Oliveira Paulo Eugenio Uchoa de , Macedo Kaique da Silva , Luz Leonardo Novais Moreira , Rocha Ricardo da Costa
Published: July 2024

As doenças cardiovasculares estão entre as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade no mundo, sendo a hipertensão um dos principais fatores de risco. A hipertensão arterial sistêmica representa uma doença crônica de alta prevalência na população brasileira, que apresenta vários fatores associados para o desenvolvimento e prognóstico da mesma, assim como complicações e comorbidades que comprometem a qualidade de vida do indivíduo. O objetivo do estudo é identificar as características epidemiológicas dos pacientes com Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica atendidos na Unidade de Referência em Atenção Primária (URAP) Maria Barroso da Silva, em Rio Branco-AC, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e quantitativo, realizado a partir de dados obtidos por meio de questionário aplicado numa amostra de 64 pacientes hipertensos. Para a análise de dados, foi utilizado o programa EPI Info 7.2.5.0. Dos 64 pacientes, 56,25% eram do sexo feminino, 51,56% idosos, 84,38% pardos, 23,44% analfabetos, 39,06% possuíam ensino fundamental incompleto, 14,06% ensino fundamental completo, 18,75% com menos de um salário mínimo, 64,06% com renda de 1-2 salários mínimos, 64,06% referiram não realizar nenhum tipo de atividade física, 23,44% apresentaram sobrepeso e 56,25% tinham algum grau de obesidade. Conclui-se que as características epidemiológicas mais frequentes dos participantes foram: sexo feminino, idosos, baixa escolaridade, baixa renda, sedentarismo, sobrepeso/obesidade, história de tabagismo e etilismo. Tais informações podem ser úteis para basear propostas a fim de melhorar a atenção de saúde para esse tipo de população.
ANÁLISE DA COBERTURA VACINAL DE CRIANÇAS ATÉ 1 ANO DE IDADE EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO SUDOESTE DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Oliveira Camila Lívia de , Dias Isabela Garcia , Borges Amanda Aparecida , Oliveira Iácara Santos Barbosa , Lenza Nariman de Felício Bortucan , Alves Mateus Goulart , Queiroz Elexandra Helena Bernardes , Souza Camilla Borges Lopes
Published: July 2024

A análise da cobertura vacinal de crianças é de extrema relevância, pois a vacinação é uma estratégia fundamental para a prevenção de doenças e promoção da saúde. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a cobertura vacinal em um município do sudoeste de Minas Gerais, comparando com os dados estaduais e nacionais, no período de 2018 a 2022, considerando as vacinas preconizadas pelo Ministério da Saúde para crianças até 1 ano. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de análise quantitativa de dados, sendo a coleta de dados realizada por meio de informações do DATASUS. A análise dos dados se deu por meio de estatística descritiva. Os resultados apontam uma discrepância entre as coberturas vacinais antes e pós pandemia, tendo Brasil e Minas Gerais com os menores índices de vacinação, referentes à média da cobertura vacinal de cada imunobiológico entre 2018 e 2022, no ano de 2021, sendo um déficit de 17% e 20% respectivamente, voltando a subir em 2022. O município mineiro, declinou de forma mais perceptível, queda de 25% entre 2018 e 2022, com menor cobertura em 2022. Em 70% dos imunobiológicos aplicados a nível nacional, estadual e municipal, o menor índice de vacinação se deu no ápice da pandemia nos anos de 2020 e, principalmente, em 2021. No Brasil e em Minas Gerais houve recuperações parciais da cobertura no ano de 2022, enquanto que no município em estudo o índice continuou a cair. Conclui-se que a cobertura vacinal se encontra abaixo do esperado, o que denota a necessidade de campanhas de conscientização e educação sobre a importância da vacinação, assim como envolver a comunidade e profissionais de saúde na disseminação de informações confiáveis e baseadas em evidências.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF COMPOST BARN SYSTEM IN MILK PRODUCTION IN BRAZIL
Authors: Basaia Douglas Christofer Kicke , Morais Henrique Biasotto , Pietramale Rita Therezinha Rolim , Pereira Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro , Oliveira Luanne Escobar do Nascimento , Ruviaro Clandio Favarini
Published: July 2024

Intensifying animal productivity in specific areas is recommended to reduce or mitigate greenhouse gas emissions associated with these production systems. This study evaluates the environmental and economic impacts of six dairy farm using an intensive Compost Bedding Pack Barns system in Minas Gerais, Brazil. A Life Cycle Assessment grounded in the IPCC 2006 guidelines, was conducted as a valuable tool in environmental management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the environmental costs from feed cultivation to milk distribution. The Life Cycle Assessment results showed an average carbon footprint of 1.48 kg of CO2 eq. per liter of fat- and protein-corrected milk. Alongside this, an economic and financial viability assessment using investment analysis tools indicated that, despite initial investments and high fixed and variable costs, the system presents strong economic results. These findings support the premise that intensifying productive systems can mitigate environmental impacts while ensuring financial profitability, enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of Brazil's dairy industry.
Assessment of Computer-based Employment Skills Learning Systems for Adults
Authors: Levin Benjamin
Published: July 2024

This paper reports on a study that assessed the strengths and weaknesses of five
computer-based, English-language integrated learning systems being marketed
commercially in Canada for use in improving employment-related skills of
adults. The systems are: Autoskill, CCC, Invest (formerly known as Jostens),
Pathfinder and PLATO. The study was intended to generate data on the
contexts in which the systems are used, the views of staff and learners in diverse
settings about the systems and the strengths and weaknesses of each system
under various conditions and with different kinds of learners. This article briefly
reviews the study methodology and key findings, using those findings to raise
some policy issues regarding the impact of computers on education.

Résumé

Cet article présente les résultats d'une étude visant à évaluer cinq systèmes
intégrés d'apprentissage par ordinateur. Les logiciels, qui sont de langue anglaise
et vendus au Canada, ont pour objet l'amélioration des habiletés liées à l'emploi
chez les adultes. Les systèmes suivants furent examinés: Autoskill, CCC, Invest
(précédemment connu sous le nom de Jostens), Pathfinder et PLATO. La
recherche visait à produire des renseignements sur les contextes d'utilisation, à
recueillir les points de vue des employés et des usagers, et à évaluer les forces et
faiblesses de chaque systeme dans des conditions variées. L'article propose un
survol de la méthodologie utilisée et des principaux résultats, suivis d'une brève
discussion des enjeux politiques que soulève l'utilisation de l'informatique à des
fins éducatives.
Computer Managed Student Assessment: A Case Study
Authors: Blunt Adrian , Dent Beverley
Published: July 2024

Computer managed assessment can provide adult and continuing
education with a powerful instrument to promote program quality and
instructional effectiveness and efficiency. However, few case studies
are available to report on the achievements of such systems. This
article reports a study of one college's experience with computer
managed assessment and makes recommendations for the
improvement of first generation computer assessment systems. It was
observed that the assessment system was not being used as an
instrument for improving program and instructional quality.

Résumé

L'évaluation gérée par ordinateur peut fournir aux services
d'andragogie et d'éducation permanente un puissant outil de
promotion de la qualité, du rendement et de l'efficacité des
programmes et de l'enseignement. Or, il existe peu d'études de cas
susceptibles de nous renseigner sur la portée de ces systèmes. Cet
article décrit l'incursion d'un collège dans le monde de d'évaluation
gérée par ordinateur, et formule quelqu.es recommandations visant
l'amélioration de la première génération de systèmes de gestion
informatique de l'évaluation. On a notamment observé que ces
systèmes sont rarement utilisés pour régénérer la qualité des
programmes et de l'enseignement.
The Vancouver Institute and the Highjacking of Mutual Enlightenment
Authors: Damer Eric
Published: July 2024

The Vancouver Institute began as a partnership between the Vancouver community, especially its learned societies, and the University of British Columbia. The social roots and administrative arrangements of the Institute help to explain its evolution between 1916 and 1934. At an early stage, professors and local residents joined in administering the Institute; but by 1934, UBC professors dominated it, thus ensuring maintenance of the university's influence.
Résumé
L'Institut de Vancouver d'ébutait comme partenariat entre la communauté vancouvéroise (ses sociétés savants surtout)—et l'Université de Colombie Britanique. Les racines sociales et l'evolution administrative de l'Institute contribuent à expliquer son d'éveloppement entre 1916 et 1934. Elles nous amènent à comprendre pourquoi l'administration coopérative par les professeurs et les citoyens a disparu pour être remplacée avant 1934 par un système de domination professional dans les affaires de l'Institut.
The influence of physical activity on mental health: a systematic review
Authors: De Lacerda Dhiego Alves , Do Vale Maria Eduarda Mulato , De Oliveira Anaylle Vieira Lacerda , Celeste Heitor Estrela , Cruz Kayck Ryan Fernandes , Miranda José Leonardo Frutuoso , Cavalcante Ayla Alves , Neto Valentim Fragoso de Freitas , Braga Thárcio Ruston Oliveira , Lira Michely De Sousa , Cezar Renata Silva
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship between regular physical activity and mental health. A systematic review of the literature was conducted, using electronic databases, such as PubMed and Scopus, to identify relevant studies published in the last 10 years. The results indicate a significant association between physical activity and reduced risk of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is concluded that the promotion of physical activity can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental health problems.
The role of nutrition in the prevention of childhood obesity: a systematic review
Authors: De Lacerda Dhiego Alves , De Oliveira Anaylle Vieira Lacerda , Do Vale Maria Eduarda Mulato , Celeste Heitor Estrela , Cruz Kayck Ryan Fernandes , Miranda José Leonardo Frutuoso , Cavalcante Ayla Alves , Neto Valentim Fragoso de Freitas , Braga Thárcio Ruston Oliveira
Published: July 2024

Childhood obesity is a globally recognized public health problem with significant long-term health consequences. Diet plays a key role in the development and prevention of childhood obesity. According to Rosenbaum et al. (2014), childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Therefore, it is essential to understand the relationship between nutrition and childhood obesity prevention in order to develop effective intervention strategies.
Instrumentação para o ensino contextualizado de botânica em escolas da América Latina e Caribe
Authors: Rodrigues Divânia Nunes , Clairvil Evens , Duarte-Silva Erica
Published: July 2024

É imprescindível que os professores diminuam a distância entre o contexto social do estudante e o conteúdo de Biologia regendo-o de maneira dinâmica, levando o educando a notar que os conteúdos fazem parte do cotidiano e que é possível compreendê-los, Assim, associando a prática com a teoria. Sendo uma disciplina dentro da Biologia, a Botânica é um dos seus ramos de suma importância, que têm como objetos de estudos auxiliar em outras áreas da biologia. Nesse contexto, a Morfologia Vegetal, que ensina as partes das plantas e suas relações com fatores ambientais torna-se um facilitador no entendimento, quando ministrado de forma contextualizada. Diante do exposto, este projeto visa otimizar o ensino-aprendizagem do conteúdo da Morfologia Vegetal para o Ensino Fundamental II no município de São Mateus- ES Brasil, através de uma sequência didática embasada por um referencial teórico científico e na perspectiva da Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica no ensino de ciências, ampliando para além dos aspectos científicos, os culturais, econômicos e sociais visando aperfeiçoar tanto a didática dos  professores, quanto o interesse dos estudantes pelas plantas, de forma que estes sejam capazes de associar e compreender a relação da Morfologia Vegetal com o seu contexto social. A presente pesquisa é caracterizada como bibliográfica qualitativa, as busca dos dados foram realizadas em revistas e artigos científicos publicados relacionados ao tema deste estudo. Como resultados, foi eleita como espécie modelo para a confecção de uma sequência didática, no caso, a espécie vegetal Persea americana  Mill. (Lauraceae, Angiosperma Basal), conhecida vulgarmente como abacate (Língua portuguesa), avocat (língua francesa), avocado (Língua espanhola e inglesa, sobretudo nos EUA). Trata-se de uma espécie ocorrente no município de São Mateus-ES, e ilha de Guriri. De origem nativa do continente americano, possui significativa importância no combate a fome e a desnutrição, importância cultural, gastronômica, farmacológica, e cosmética Os principais aspectos do Ensino de Botânica nos cursos de: (1) Ciências do Ensino Fundamental II, (2) Biologia do Ensino Médio, (3) Graduação em Ciências Biológicas foram contemplados tendo o abacate como espécie modelo para o estudo contextualizado de Botânica. Por fim, devido as modificações da Nova Base Curricular Comum (BNCC), adequou-se, no âmbito da Educação Básica, o presente estudo para uso no Ensino Fundamental II.
Translation as a linguistic act in the context of artificial intelligence: the impact of technological changes on traditional approaches
Authors: Yuhan Nataliia , Herasymenko Yuliia , Deichakivska Oleksandra , Solodka Anzhelika , Kozlov Yevhen
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this article is to study translation as a human speech act in the context of artificial intelligence. Using the method of analysing the related literature, the article focuses on the impact of technological changes on traditional approaches and explores the links between these concepts and their emergence in linguistics and automatic language processing methods. The results show that the main methods include stochastic, rule-based, and methods based on finite automata or expressions. Studies have shown that stochastic methods are used for text labelling and resolving ambiguities in the definition of word categories, while contextual rules are used as auxiliary methods. It is also necessary to consider the various factors affecting automatic language processing and combine statistical and linguistic methods to achieve better translation results. Conclusions - In order to improve the performance and efficiency of translation systems, it is important to use a comprehensive approach that combines various techniques and machine learning methods. The research confirms the importance of automated language processing in the fields of AI and linguistics, where statistical methods play a significant role in achieving better results
Several Factors Responsible For Sick Building Syndrome in Urban Settings: Literature Review
Authors: Rozi Choirul , Tri Joko  , Nurjazuli
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Urban dwellers are more susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution and climate change. Sick building syndrome (SBS) relates to health issues experienced by workers as a result of indoor activities, air pollution, and climate change. The incidence of SBS is strongly correlated with environmental factors both within and outside the workplace.
Objective: To identify current factors associated with the incidence of sick building syndrome in urban areas
Method: Review of the literature compiled in both English and Indonesian from the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The literature, which is available in full text publications, was collected during the period of the last five years, from 2019 to 2024.
Results: Temperature, relative humidity, microbes, air pollution, psychological factors, light, and ventilation in a room or workplace were some of the variables that affect the incidence of sick building syndrome in urban settings.
Conclusion: SBS was related to a number of factors, including temperature, relative humidity, ventilation, lighting, pathogens, and psychosocial factors. These elements may have an individual or combined effect on worker productivity and the development of SBS.
CARACTERIZACIÓN AGROMORFOLÓGICA Y DIVERSIDAD FENOTÍPICA DE LA COLECCIÓN DE GERMOPLASMA DE PALLAR (Phaseolus lunatus L.) DEL INIA, PERÚ
Authors: Dadther-Huaman Hans , Gambini-de la Cruz Tabita Abigail , Coaquira-Mendoza Bilijin , Garay-Duran Diana , Parco-Quinchori Jhimy , Quispe-Castro René , Aybar-Peve Leandro , Contreras-Liza Sergio , Casa-Coila Victor
Published: July 2024

Background: Pallar (Phaseolus lunatus) is a grain legume of great socioeconomic importance in Peru, which has been domesticated in the past by pre-Hispanic cultures. Objective: Carry out the agromorphological characterization of 36 accessions from the Pallar National Collection of the Germplasm Bank of the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (Peru). Methodology: 16 qualitative characters and 10 quantitative characters were compared using descriptive analysis, ANOVA and Scott Knott test, correlation, principal components and hierarchical grouping. Results: There was a positive correlation between the length of the main stem and the average number of mature pods per plant, average number of seeds per plant, average weight of seeds per plant and average weight of seeds; Likewise, a negative correlation was found between the number of locules per mature pod and the length and average weight of the seeds. Implications: The agromorphological characterization of the pallar is necessary for the conservation of genetic resources originating in Peru. Conclusions: Phenotypic variability was found among the Pallar accessions; Thus, the existence of three groups was established among the accessions in relation to quantitative characters, highlighting the high values of average number of seeds per plant, seed thickness, number of locules per mature pod, length of the main stem and average number of seeds. mature pods per plant. The promising accession was 14ac with respect to the highest average number of mature pods, average number of seeds and average weight of seeds per plant.
Role of Mangroves as Fishery Resource: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mhatre Manda Anil
Published: July 2024

Mangroves are valuable for their fishery resources, coastline stabilization abilities, water quality and clarity benefits, provision of habitat to economically profitable and ecologically important species, carbon sequestration services, and climate regulation capabilities. For centuries, mangroves have contributed significantly to the socioeconomic lives of coastal dwellers; especially in coastal fishery by providing nursery grounds for finfishes. Fishery resource services provided by mangrove ecosystem play an important role as the habitat, nursery ground, feeding ground, and spawning ground for various marine fish species. Despite their enormous socio-economic value and ecological significance, mangrove ecosystems are under severe threat such as large scale clearing, small scale harvesting and grazing, and industrial threats. The productivity of mangrove ecosystems has been linked to the well-being of valuable fisheries because of the role mangroves play as nursery habitat for a variety of marine and estuarine species. Many species of mangrove-related fish and crab have served the coastal communities as a natural, cheap and balanced nutritional source. Mangroves provide vital ecosystem services to coastal fishing communities through the enhancement of fisheries production. Due to their economic and ecologic significance, it is important to look to the future of these systems in the face of ‘fishery resource’ so that policy makers may act quickly to preserve and protect these ecosystems. Present review provides recent information on role of mangroves as fishery resource by studying the updated published literature and the threats faced by the mangroves. It is suggested that strategies should be prepared and rigorously implemented for the conservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystem.
PONTA GROSSA 200 ANOS
Authors: Machado Daiani Martins , Miranda João Irineu de Resende
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo apresenta uma análise das comemorações dos 200 anos da cidade de Ponta Grossa-PR em consonância com o conceito de democracia cultural. O método utilizado foi o hipotético-dedutivo com pesquisa bibliográfica, histórica e documental. Avaliou-se que a Prefeitura Municipal promoveu diversos eventos festivos para o bicentenário durante todo ano, buscando contemplar públicos e atender demandas. Entretanto, observou-se que esses eventos, em sua maioria, não conseguiram favorecer de maneira ampla a população conforme os elementos do conceito de democracia cultural. Conclui-se que existe a hierarquização das decisões culturais que, por vezes, acredita estar beneficiando os cidadãos, mas exclui os periféricos, não oportunizando suas expressões ou interesses. A descentralização também não ocorre de maneira satisfatória, pois o poder público centra suas ações em um acesso universal por meio da ressalva econômica, enquanto o ponto crucial é o simbólico.
Constructing a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching (Mark Robin Campbell, Linda Thompson & Janet Barrett)
Authors: Blair Deborah V.
Published: July 2024

This is a review of the book "Constructing a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching" by Mark Robin Campbell, Linda Thompson & Janet Barrett.
Constructing A Personal Orientation to Music TeachingBy Mark Robin Campbell, Linda K. Thompson, and Janet R. BarrettNew York: Routledge (2010)195 pp, ISBN: 978-0-41587185-3
Healthcare Workers' Irrational Beliefs and Anxiety and Depression Levels During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Tunç Pervin , Orhan Benazir
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The beliefs or irrational beliefs impact the way individuals react or adapt to a threatening situation like the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assesses the relationship between healthcare workers' irrational beliefs, depression, and anxiety levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Metods: This study was designed as a quantitative study that used the Shortened General Attitude and Belief Scale (SGABS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to 212 healthcare workers. The collected data was subjected to t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and regression analyses. Results: The study found that male participants had significantly higher levels of Devaluation of Others / irrational beliefs, while females and unmarried individuals had significantly higher levels of anxiety. Additionally, there was a predictive effect of Irrational Beliefs / need for comfort and female gender factor on anxiety levels, and a predictive effect of Irrational Beliefs / need for comfort and age factor on depression levels. Conclusion: The results indicate the need to assess healthcare workers' irrational beliefs, depression, and anxiety levels and suggest that assessment can guide the development of potential interventions.
Political Participation Of Beginners In The 2024 General Election In Cirebon City
Authors: Alhajmi Muhammad Fathur , Berampu Nia Kurnia Rizqiya , Zulkarnaen Iskandar , Sutarjo Moh
Published: July 2024

Political participation involves political awareness and faith in government, which is directly connected to the concepts of democracy and legitimacy. The relationship between political participation, democracy and legitimacy is very close. This research highlights the preparation of Cirebon City for the 2024 General Election with a focus on the participation of new voters. This research aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of new voters through interviews, documentation, and observation to understand their political participation in depth. In addition, this study also aims to record the efforts of the Cirebon City KPU in overcoming obstacles to the participation of new voters. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological paradigm approach. Descriptive data, both written and oral, were collected directly from first-time voters through interviews, documentation, and observation. Descriptive research, as Whitney describes, plays an important role in building a systematic, accurate and factual narrative. The results of this study describe the phenomenon of political participation of novice voters in Cirebon City and reveal the relationship between various aspects that influence it. The research also notes the efforts of the Cirebon City KPU in overcoming obstacles to the participation of first-time voters, including the use of social media, especially TikTok, to effectively disseminate information and attract the attention of first-time voters. This research shows that the political participation of novice voters in Cirebon City has a close relationship with the concepts of democracy and legitimacy. The Cirebon City KPU's efforts in using social media as a means of communication have made a positive contribution in increasing the participation of novice voters ahead of the 2024 General Election. The narrative generated from this research not only describes the phenomenon of political participation, but also provides a deeper understanding of the various aspects that influence the participation of novice voters.
Skin-Deep Sustainability: It is Time for Dermatology Education to Focus on the Environment
Authors: Blyth Rachel , Bevan James
Published: July 2024

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Multi-Centre Interview-Based Study to Explore Environmentally Sustainable Skin Surgery Practices in the UK
Authors: Zhao Andrew , Tso Simon
Published: July 2024

Skin surgery is a significant contributor to carbon emissions in dermatology. In this interview-based study, we explored clinicians’ experience of environmentally sustainable skin surgery practices. Seven of 12 invited site leads in the UK took part in semi-structured 1:1 online synchronous or online asynchronous interviews. Field notes from online synchronous interviews and texts from online asynchronous interviews were analysed using descriptive thematic analysis. Three broad themes emerged from the data: (1) preparedness for environmentally sustainable skin surgery, (2) barriers and (3) facilitators to engage with environmentally sustainable skin surgery. Our study findings have provided contexts and potential explanations for our related study’s findings on why some sites lacked access to reusable skin surgery instruments and recycling bins. Developing sustainability leadership and culture will promote engagement with sustainable skin surgery practices.
Soluções para Dados Heterogêneos em Aprendizado Federado através de Similaridade de Modelos e Agrupamento de Clientes
Authors: Talasso Gabriel , Villas Leandro
Published: July 2024

O aumento dos dispositivos móveis e as crescentes preocupações com a privacidade têm colocado desafios significativos na inteligência artificial distribuída. Nesse cenário, surge o Federated Learning (FL) como um método promissor em que os modelos de aprendizagem são treinados de forma colaborativa e privada. No entanto, o FL também enfrenta desafios na convergência de modelos, otimização e sobrecarga de comunicação devido a heterogeneidade nos dados e dispositivos. Nesse contexto, este trabalho relata duas soluções desenvolvidas para endereçar esse problema: 1) NeuralMatch, uma ferramenta capaz de identificar similaridades entre os clientes apenas usando os modelos e 2) FedSCCS um solução completa que utiliza dos princípios anteriores para criar múltiplos modelos por agrupamento de clientes. Ambas soluções se mostram eficientes e eficazes conforme os amplos experimentos realizados.
Prevalence and Impact of HBV and HDV Infection Globally and in MENA Region
Authors: A. Makhlouf Nahed
Published: July 2024

Globally, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health problem, with an estimated 296 million infections worldwide, and about 5% of them had hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection as well. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection is endemic in the Middle East. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection has been considered a serious neglected pandemic, particularly in developing Countries. Combined HDV-HBV infection produces more severe liver affection than HBV alone. Effect varies between coinfection and superinfection. In this book chapter, we will highlight four main points. Firstly, the prevalence of hepatitis D virus infection among HBsAg positive individuals globally and in MENA Region (Middle EAST and North Africa); secondly, the clinical, laboratory, and virological characters of HDV infected patients; thirdly, the need for improving the laboratory diagnostic tests and initiating patient data registries and blood screening; and lastly, the efficacy of new drugs for chronic hepatitis D on coinfected patients.
Perspective Chapter: Challenges of Water Needs – Water Management Experiences in the Chaco Region
Authors: Clavijo Araceli
Published: July 2024

About 2.4 billion people in the world live in water-scarce regions. Approximately half of the world’s population suffers from water scarcity for at least part of the year and 52% will be severely water-stressed by 2050. These figures are expected to increase, exacerbated by climate change and population growth. In Argentina, there is a semi-arid sub-region representative of the South American biome known as Gran Chaco, in the Chaco Salteño area (northwest). Here, access to water in rural communities is a structural problem, representing the greatest constraint to the productive capacity and resilience to climate change of families. At the socioeconomic level, it is one of the regions with the worst rates of access to water and sanitation, and with the highest levels of unsatisfied basic needs. Indeed, one of the most pressing problems is the lack of water in sufficient volumes for consumption and production. In this context, it is imperative to manage access to safe water, with technical solutions appropriate to the social, cultural, and environmental context and that are sustainable over time. This document analyzes this problem in the region, presenting successful experiences of water management based on collaboration between the State and civil society.
Epigenetic Regulation in the Development of Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Mahmoudvand Shahab , Ramezannia Zahra , Kaki Arastoo , Shokri Somayeh
Published: July 2024

Viruses are always dependent on their host in many ways. They especially rely on the cellular machinery of the host cell for their replication. In this regard, epigenetic regulation is one of the influential factors during viral infections. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is involved in developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by different mechanisms. Both the HBc and HBx viral proteins are able to interfere with the host cell epigenetic machinery in different ways. While the role of HBc has not yet been defined in detail, HBx has been shown to have multiple effects on the host epigenetic machinery, including interaction with methyltransferases (DNMTs), methyltransferases (HMTs), histone deacetylases (HDACs), histone acetyltransferases (HATs), histone deacetylases (HDACs), m6A modification, and MiRNA. Also, it impairs the immune cell function to modulate the expression of host genes associated with HBV-induced HCC. Therefore, this chapter aims to provide an overview of the epigenetic regulation in HBV-related HCC.
The Regeneration in Dentistry with Scaffolds Application
Authors: Saberian Elham , Jenča Andrej , Zafari Yaser , Jenča Andrej , Petrášová Adriána , Jenčová Janka
Published: July 2024

“The Regeneration in Dentistry with Scaffolds Application” explores the dynamic interplay between scaffolds, stem cells, and growth factors in tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry. Scaffolds, resembling the extracellular matrix, serve as architectural frameworks, guiding stem cell behavior and tissue regeneration. Stem cells, with their remarkable plasticity, contribute to repair and restoration. Growth factors orchestrate cellular processes, promoting healing and tissue renewal. This comprehensive book delves into scaffold design, stem cell types, and growth factor applications, emphasizing their pivotal role in modern dental care.