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IMPLEMENTASI BLUE ECONOMY DI INDONESIA DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN TEKNOLOGI BIG DATA
Authors: Adnan Ardhina Dian Islamiati , Hasana Sitti
Published: December 2023

Ekonomi biru akhir-akhir ini menjadi isu penting karena lautan yang sehat menyediakan lapangan kerja dan pangan, mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi, mengatur iklim dan mendukung kesejahteraan masyarakat pesisir. Konsep ekonomi biru mengenai sumber daya kelautan dan pesisir dipandang sebagai aset vital yang dapat memberikan manfaat ekonomi jangka panjang jika dikelola secara bijak. Dalam konteks pembangunan berkelanjutan, konsep ekonomi biru menawarkan solusi berkelanjutan dan komprehensif dalam pengelolaan sumber daya kelautan dan pesisir. Namun penerapan konsep ini memerlukan komitmen yang kuat dari seluruh pemangku kepentingan, serta dukungan penuh kebijakan dan peraturan untuk memastikan keberhasilan. Salah satu elemen kunci yang muncul sebagai solusi untuk mewujudkan konsep ekonomi hijau adalah teknologi Big Data. Teknologi Big Data memungkinkan pengumpulan, penyimpanan, analisis, dan penggunaan pengumpulan data yang sangat besar dengan kecepatan yang luar biasa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dengan metode riset studi pustaka yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data yang relevan dan signifikan dengan cara merinci informasi dari berbagai sumber literatur. Data yang diperoleh dari metode riset studi pustaka ini mencakup buku, laporan, dokumen, dan hasil penelitian yang telah dipublikasikan dalam jurnal yang telah melalui proses peer review. Sumber data ini mencakup laporan dan dokumen yang diterbitkan oleh lembaga pemerintah dan organisasi nasional serta internasional. Dalam konteks kelautan dan perikanan, penggunaan teknologi Big Data membuka peluang besar dalam berbagai aspek penerapan konsep ekonomi biru. Pengumpulan dan analisis big data memungkinkan penggunaan data yang lebih canggih. pemantauan lingkungan laut, perubahan iklim, pergerakan ikan dan aktivitas kelautan lainnya. Pendekatan ini menitikberatkan pada pemanfaatan sumber daya secara berkelanjutan, dengan memperhatikan aspek lingkungan dan sosial yang relevan. Kata Kunci : Big Data, Ekonomi Biru, Pembangunan Berkelanjutan, Sumber Daya Laut.
Analisis Bibliometrik : Brand Management dan Customer Loyalty (2010 – 2022)
Authors: Gitanissya Azzahra  , Ghieska Maharani
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini menyajikan analisis bibliometrik dan jaringan terkait "Customer Loyalty" dan "Brand Management" dalam literatur akademis dari tahun 2010 hingga 2023. Melalui penggunaan VOS Viewer, kami mengidentifikasi kluster utama seperti manajemen merek, citra merek, dan kepuasan pelanggan. Hasil Overlay Visualization menyoroti pertumbuhan signifikan penelitian loyalitas pelanggan dari tahun ke tahun, sementara Density Visualization mengungkap dominasi penelitian tentang kepuasan pelanggan. Analisis ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang tren penelitian, menyoroti kebutuhan akan eksplorasi lebih lanjut pada aspek-aspek seperti membangun loyalitas pelanggan dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi. Kesimpulan menekankan pentingnya topik ini, memberikan saran bagi peneliti berikutnya untuk mendalami aspek-aspek spesifik yang belum banyak diteliti. Keterbatasan penelitian ini termasuk pemilihan sumber data dan metode analisis yang dapat diperbaiki pada penelitian mendatang. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini membuka jalan untuk pemahaman yang lebih holistik tentang keterkaitan antara loyalitas pelanggan dan manajemen merek, sambil memberikan kontribusi pada literatur pemasaran.
Optimalisasi Lembaga Keuangan Syariah untuk Memajukan Industri Teknologi bagi Generasi Z
Authors: Danardono  , Reza Fitra Tri Rezaldi  , Alifah Mitha Ulzanah  , Muhammad Rayhan Khafiz
Published: December 2023

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi keuangan syariah dan minat generasi Z dalam menggunakan produk perbankan syariah, serta untuk memperkuat peran lembaga keuangan syariah dalam memajukan industri teknologi di Indonesia. Peneliti menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari buku, jurnal, artikel, berita, dan sumber relevan lainnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dan Teknik pengumpulan data jenis studi kepustakaan. Hasil dari penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa teknologi dan generasi z memengaruhi pertumbuhan lembaga keuangan syariah. Dengan inovasi teknologi yang dilakukan juga dapat meningkatkan literasi dan minat generasi z untuk menggunakan layanan keuangan syariah.
Roots of Design Futures in art, architecture, and design
Authors:   Adjunct Professor, World University of Design, Bevolo Marco
Published: December 2023

Design Futures is herewith proposed and discussed as a conceptualization of existing methodological streams in corporate design history, in the analysis of Italian Design Districts, and in other creative industry fields, inspiring a fundamental tension to anticipate what will come next, which artists, architects and designers naturally embody. Purpose of this paper is to identify some examples of anticipatory movements, to then contextualize them in their historical background, thereby scoping the domain of Design Futures at least at the level of a first draft, in progress. In the rich history of art, architecture, and design, the selection herewith presented is purely exemplificatory and not intended yet as a systematic, complete, critical review on universal terms.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANIES
Authors:   Kyiv International University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Моhylevska Olga , Dragan Olena ,   National University of Food Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine, Pavlovskyi Serhii ,   Communal Research Institute "Research Institute of Socio-Economic City Development", Kyiv, Ukraine, Melnyk Natalia ,   Department of Economics and Investments of the Executive Body of the Kyiv City Council (Kyiv City State Administration), Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2023

Issues related to the formation of socially responsible personnel management are studied using the example of companies in the food industry. A generalized formation of a business philosophy model based on the main components of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is proposed. Building a personnel management system based on CSR principles, taking into account HR-nhtylsd. Methodical approach to evaluating the level of effectiveness of personnel management in terms of CSR components using reporting indicators of food industry companies. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, personnel management, model, system, strategy, level of efficiency, HR trends, evaluation.
Les réponses judiciaires au non-respect des droits de l’enfant dans l’intervention sociale
Authors: Costanzo Valérie P. , Paré Mona
Published: December 2023

LaLoi sur la protection de la jeunessemet en place un mécanisme qui permet de prendre en charge une situation dans laquelle la sécurité ou le développement d’un enfant sont ou peuvent être considérés comme compromis. Il s’agit donc de redresser une situation potentielle ou avérée de violation des droits de l’enfant. Il arrive cependant que cette intervention elle-même bafoue les droits de l’enfant. Ainsi, le recours judiciaire en lésion de droits permet à la Chambre de la jeunesse de se prononcer sur l’existence de la lésion dans le cadre de l’intervention et d’ordonner des mesures pour y remédier. Notre contribution est le résultat d’une recherche par méthodes mixtes sur des cas récents de lésion de droits examinés par les tribunaux. Nous brossons un portrait des affaires identifiées et nous les analysons, particulièrement quant aux acteurs impliqués et aux mesures ordonnées, en tirant des conclusions sur l’utilité de ce recours.
Age-associated changes in lineage composition of the enteric nervous system regulate gut health and disease
Authors: Kulkarni Subhash , Saha Monalee , Slosberg Jared , Singh Alpana , Nagaraj Sushma , Becker Laren , Zhang Chengxiu , Bukowski Alicia , Wang Zhuolun , Liu Guosheng , Leser Jenna M , Kumar Mithra , Bakhshi Shriya , Anderson Matthew J , Lewandoski Mark , Vincent Elizabeth , Goff Loyal A , Pasricha Pankaj Jay
Published: December 2023

The enteric nervous system (ENS), a collection of neural cells contained in the wall of the gut, is of fundamental importance to gastrointestinal and systemic health. According to the prevailing paradigm, the ENS arises from progenitor cells migrating from the neural crest and remains largely unchanged thereafter. Here, we show that the lineage composition of maturing ENS changes with time, with a decline in the canonical lineage of neural-crest derived neurons and their replacement by a newly identified lineage of mesoderm-derived neurons. Single cell transcriptomics and immunochemical approaches establish a distinct expression profile of mesoderm-derived neurons. The dynamic balance between the proportions of neurons from these two different lineages in the post-natal gut is dependent on the availability of their respective trophic signals, GDNF-RET and HGF-MET. With increasing age, the mesoderm-derived neurons become the dominant form of neurons in the ENS, a change associated with significant functional effects on intestinal motility which can be reversed by GDNF supplementation. Transcriptomic analyses of human gut tissues show reduced GDNF-RET signaling in patients with intestinal dysmotility which is associated with reduction in neural crest-derived neuronal markers and concomitant increase in transcriptional patterns specific to mesoderm-derived neurons. Normal intestinal function in the adult gastrointestinal tract therefore appears to require an optimal balance between these two distinct lineages within the ENS.
Regulation of Chromatin Architecture by Transcription Factor Binding
Authors: Portillo-Ledesma Stephanie , Chung Suckwoo , Hoffman Jill , Schlick Tamar
Published: December 2023

Transcription factors (TF) bind to chromatin and regulate the expression of genes. The pair Myc:Max binds to E-box regulatory DNA elements throughout the genome, controlling transcription of a large group of specific genes. We introduce an implicit modeling protocol for Myc:Max binding to mesoscale chromatin fibers to determine TF effect on chromatin architecture and shed light on its mechanism of gene regulation. We first bind Myc:Max to different chromatin locations and show how it can direct fiber folding and formation of microdomains, and how this depends on the linker DNA length. Second, by simulating increasing concentrations of Myc:Max binding to fibers that differ in the DNA linker length, linker histone density, and acetylation levels, we assess the interplay between Myc:Max and other chromatin internal parameters. Third, we study the mechanism of gene silencing by Myc:Max binding to the Eed gene loci. Overall, our results show how chromatin architecture can be regulated by TF binding. The position of TF binding dictates the formation of microdomains that appear visible only at the ensemble level. On the other hand, the presence of linker histone, acetylations, or different linker DNA lengths regulates the concentration-dependent effect of TF binding. Furthermore, we show how TF binding can repress gene expression by increasing fiber folding motifs that help compact and occlude the promoter region. Importantly, this effect can be reversed by increasing linker histone density. Overall, these results shed light on the epigenetic control of the genome dictated by TF binding.
Waste animal fat with hydrothermal liquefaction as a potential route to marine biofuels
Authors: Steinbruch Efraim , Singh Siddaq , Mosseri Maya , Epstein Michael , Kribus Abraham , Gozin Michael , Drabik Dušan , Golberg Alexander
Published: December 2023

Unused animal waste rendered fat is a potential feedstock for marine biofuels. In this work, bio-oil was generated using hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of nitrogen-free and low sulfur rendered bovine fat. Maximum bio-oil yield of 28 ± 1.5% and high heating value of 38.5 ± 0.16 MJ·kg‒1 was obtained at 330 °C at 50% animal fat solid load and 20 min retention time. The nitrogen and sulfur content were negligible, making the produced bio-oil useful marine biofuel, taking into account current stringent regulations on NOx and SOx emissions. The economic analysis of the process, where part of the bovine fat waste is converted to the bio-oil and the semi-solid residues can be used to supply the heat demand of the HTL process and alternately generate electricity, showed that our process is likely to generate a positive profit margin on a large scale. We also showed the growing economic importance of electricity in the revenues as commercial production becomes more energy efficient.
Identification and validation of prognostic and tumor microenvironment characteristics of necroptosis index and BIRC3 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Wei Kai , Zhang Xi , Yang Dongrong
Published: December 2023

Background

Necroptosis is a form of programmed cell death; it has an important role in tumorigenesis and metastasis. However, details of the regulation and function of necroptosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) remain unclear. It is necessary to explore the significance of necroptosis in ccRCC.

Methods

Necroptosis-related clusters were discerned through the application of Consensus Clustering. Based on the TCGA and GEO databases, we identified prognostic necroptosis-related genes (NRGs) with univariate COX regression analysis. The necroptosis-related model was constructed through the utilization of LASSO regression analysis, and the immune properties, tumor mutation burden, and immunotherapy characteristics of the model were assessed using multiple algorithms and datasets. Furthermore, we conducted comprehensive GO, KEGG, and GSVA analyses to probe into the functional aspects of biological pathways. To explore the expression and of hub gene (BIRC3) in different ccRCC cell types and cell lines, single-cell sequencing data was analysed and we performed Quantitative Real-time PCR to detect the expression of BIRC3 in ccRCC cell lines. Function of BIRC3 in ccRCC was assessed through Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay (for proliferation), transwell and wound healing assays (for migration and invasion).

Results

Distinct necroptosis-related clusters exhibiting varying prognostic implications, and enrichment pathways were identified in ccRCC. A robust necroptosis-related model formulated based on the expression of six prognostic NRGs, presented substantial predictive capabilities of overall survival and was shown to be related with patients’ immune profiles, tumor mutation burden, and response to immunotherapy. Notably, the hub gene BIRC3 was markedly upregulated in both ccRCC tissues and cell lines, and showed significant correlations with immunosuppressive cells, immune checkpoints, and oncogenic pathways. Downregulation of BIRC3 demonstrated a negative regulatory effect on ccRCC cell proliferation migration and invasion.

Conclusion

The necroptosis-related model assumed a pivotal role in determining the prognosis, tumor mutation burden, immunotherapy response, and immune cell infiltration characteristics among ccRCC patients. BIRC3 exhibited significant correlations with the immunosuppressive microenvironment, which highlighted its potential for informing the design of innovative immunotherapies for ccRCC patients.
Breathlessness and “exacerbation” questions predictive for incident COPD (MARKO study): data after two years of follow-up
Authors: Vrbica Žarko , Steiner Justinija , Labor Marina , Gudelj Ivan , Plavec Davor
Published: December 2023

Aims

To determine the predictability of the MARKO questionnaire and/or its domains, individually or in combination with other markers and characteristics (age, gender, smoking history, lung function, 6-min walk test (6 MWT), exhaled breath temperature (EBT), and hsCRP for the incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in subjects at risk over 2 years follow-up period).

Participants and Methods

Patients, smokers/ex-smokers with >20 pack-years, aged 40–65 years of both sexes were recruited and followed for 2 years. After recruitment and signing the informed consent at the GP, a detailed diagnostic workout was done by the pulmonologist; they completed three self-assessment questionnaires—MARKO, SGRQ and CAT, detailed history and physical, laboratory (CBC, hsCRP), lung function tests with bronchodilator and EBT. At the 2 year follow-up visit they performed: the same three self-assessment questionnaires, history and physical, lung function tests and EBT.

Results

A sample of 320 subjects (41.9% male), mean (SD) age 51.9 (7.4) years with 36.4 (17.4) pack-years of smoking was reassessed after 2.1 years. Exploratory factor analysis of MARKO questionnaire isolated three distinct domains (breathlessness and fatigue, “exacerbations”, cough and expectorations). We have determined a rate for incident COPD that was 4.911/100 person-years (95% CI [3.436–6.816]). We found out that questions about breathlessness and “exacerbations”, and male sex were predictive of incident COPD after two years follow-up (AUC 0.79, 95% CI [0.74–0.84], p < 0.001). When only active smokers were analyzed a change in EBT after a cigarette (ΔEBT) was added to a previous model (AUC 0.83, 95% CI [0.78–0.88], p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Our preliminary data shows that the MARKO questionnaire combined with EBT (change after a cigarette smoke) could potentially serve as early markers of future COPD in smokers.
Psychometric validation of the Ostomy Skin Tool 2.0
Authors: Jemec Gregor , Herschend Nana Overgaard , Hansen Helle Doré , Findley Amy , Williams Abi , Sully Kate , Karlsmark Tonny , Størling Zenia
Published: December 2023

Background

Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) pose a major challenge for people living with an ostomy. To avoid severe PSCs, it is important that people with an ostomy check their peristomal skin condition on a regular basis and seek professional help when needed.

Aim

To validate a new ostomy skin tool (OST 2.0) that will make regular assessment of the peristomal skin easier.

Methods

Seventy subjects participating in a clinical trial were eligible for the analysis and data used for the validation. Item-level correlation with anchors, inter-item correlations, convergent validity of domains, test-retest reliability, anchor- and distribution-based methods for assessment of meaningful change were all part of the psychometric validation of the tool.

Results

A final tool was established including six patient reported outcome items and automatic assessment of the discolored peristomal area. Follow-up with cognitive debriefing interviews assured that the concepts were considered relevant for people with an ostomy.

Conclusion

The OST 2.0 demonstrated evidence supporting its reliability and validity as an outcome measure to capture both visible and non-visible peristomal skin complications.
Avaliação da acurácia altimétrica em levantamentos topográficos urbanos com aeronaves remotamente pilotadas
Authors: Teixeira Niel Nascimento , De Lima Cleverson Alves , Santos Marcelo Soares Teles , Cruz Júnior Dionísio Costa , Santos Alana Luiza de Oliveira , Sabino Bianka Georgina Martineli
Published: December 2023

O mercado de Geotecnologias testemunha o notável aumento da adoção de Aeronaves Remotamente Pilotadas (RPA) em levantamentos topográficos. Este fenômeno é impulsionado por diversos fatores preponderantes, notadamente o substancial aumento na eficiência operacional, com potencial de elevar a produtividade em até 80%, e a consequente redução de custos associados. Nesse contexto, surge a indagação crítica: em aplicações urbanas que requerem levantamentos topográficos de elevada acurácia, as RPAs podem ser empregadas na produção de Informações Geoespaciais? O propósito primordial deste estudo é responder a essa indagação ao avaliar a acurácia altimétrica de RPAs em levantamentos topográficos urbanos, por meio da aplicação do método de controle de qualidade cartográfica estabelecido pelo Decreto-Lei nº 89.817/1984, conhecido como Padrão de Exatidão Cartográfico para Produtos Cartográficos Digitais (PEC-PCD), em conjunto com as Especificações Técnicas de Aquisição de Dados Geoespaciais Vetoriais (ET-ADGV). O levantamento aerofotogramétrico executado com RPAs na área urbana designada é seguido por procedimentos fotogramétricos específicos, e os produtos topográficos resultantes são submetidos à aplicação do Decreto-Lei 89.817 e das ET-ADGV. Nesse contexto, os produtos topográficos, classificados como Classe C na escala 1:1.000 e com equidistância de curvas de nível de 2 metros, são enfatizados neste estudo. Portanto, este trabalho destaca a relevância e a necessidade da aplicação do Decreto-Lei nº 89.817 no controle de qualidade dos produtos topográficos gerados por RPAs, bem como os cuidados técnicos essenciais para alcançar uma classificação mais precisa.
Enhancing the Productivity of Wheat (Triticum spp.) Via Genetic and Environmental Variability: A Review
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad Ashar , Mahnoor  , Khan Jalal , Malaika  , Awais Muhammad , Abdullah  , Humara  , Shoukat Adnan
Published: December 2023

Significant advances in our understanding of the biological underpinnings of plant production have created fresh opportunities for innovative breeding approaches as compared to the 1950s. Although the enormous and intricate genomes of hexaploid wheat and diploid barley constitute a significant challenge, they also provide a substantial gene pool that may be used for breeding. We provide an overview of current biology's identification or characterization of productivity-related genes and/or mutations in wheat and barley. Because extreme weather events seriously impair agricultural productivity, climate change-induced variations in weather patterns will have an influence on agriculture's future environmental effects and the impending danger to yield sustainability. In order to fulfil the demands of an expanding population, future practical techniques will investigate and understand genotype, environment, phenological characteristics, GWAS, and QTL mapping in order to boost agricultural yield. Since the world's population is growing and requires food in the face of changing climate conditions and shrinking farmed lands, breeding and genetic modification are crucial methods for enhancing wheat yield under environmental stresses. It was claimed that the amount of yield might be measured by weighing a thousand grains or in kilogrammes per hectare.
Machine Learning Techniques of Weather Forecasting – A Review
Authors: Ghosh Jitiprova , Bhattacharya Amitlal
Published: December 2023

Weather is a particular state of the atmosphere that describes the degrees to which it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. On earth, most weather phenomena occurs in the lowest layer of the planet’s atmosphere i.e the troposphere. Weather forecasting tools are used in the field of science and technology to forecast atmospheric conditions for a certain place and period. It is a very challenging task for the researchers of this field in this modern era. In this review paper we have tried to estimate the accuracy level of different machine learning method of weather forecasting.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis: Assessing African Sectors - Commodity, Service, Manufacturing, and Education using Mixed Model Approach
Authors: Langat Amos Kipkorir , Mutinda John Kamwele , Mwalili Samuel Musili , Kazembe Lawrence Ndekeleni
Published: December 2023

The global onslaught of COVID-19 brought about unforeseen disruptions, significantly imprinting on sectors like essential goods, services, manufacturing, and education. African nations, characterized by theirdistinct socio-economic tapestries, stood at an intriguing juncture—facing both systemic vulnerabilities and demonstrating admirable adaptability. This research delves into the multifaceted impacts experienced by these nations during the global economic turmoil.Our exploration, bolstered by graphical analyses, examines shifts in demand dynamics, particularly contrasting essential and luxury goods. The pandemic inducedphenomena like panic buying, while simultaneously causing economic slowdowns, reshaping consumption patterns. The services sector’s narrative is bifurcated: while traditional services faced setbacks, digitalcounterparts witnessed exponential growth. In manufacturing, disrupted supply chains contrasted with surges in essential goods production. With global trade facing unprecedented challenges, a noticeable tilt towards local alternatives emerges in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This trend signals both adaptability and a potential pivot towards self-reliance amidst escalating living costs. Moreover, the burgeoning influence oftechnology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), proposes a transformative phase for African education, hinting at enhanced accessibility and quality. However, this optimism is tempered by challenges such as infrastructural gaps and the imperative for improved digital literacy.In Conclusion, this paper provides a concise yet encompassing perspective on the economic reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic, centering on the unique experiences and lessons from the African landscape.
Attitude Realization in Omicron News Reporting: Appraisal in Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Indriyani Fifi , Widyastuti Susana
Published: December 2023

News production is a discursive act and a value-laden process through which media reports social issues using various stances to articulate certain ideologies. However, how reporters construct their stance and relationship with their readers has yet to significantly be an object of systematic investigation. This study sheds some light on the attitude of The Jakarta Post towards the spread of Omicron to reveal the media’s stances and ideological positions, in which certain interests play a role in discourse production. The principles of appraisal system and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) were deployed to examine 25 news articles about Omicron. The results reveal how language construes attitude and enables writers to position themselves evaluatively in certain aspects. While politically it deploys attitudinal resources to portray its neutral position, economically The Jakarta Post discloses itself as a media that accommodates its plural readers to maximize advertising revenue and reading traffic. This ideological stance is interpreted in light of the socio-political dimension that shapes news reporting.
A “CONQUISTA ESPIRITUAL” DOS TUPINAMBÁ: a originalidade teórico-conceitual da aculturação e o regímem de relação assimétrica de Thales de Azevedo
Authors: B. Reesink Edwin , Lins Reesink Mísia
Published: December 2023

Thales de Azevedo não é conhecido por sua obra a respeito de povos indígenas. No entanto, Pedro Agostinho já chamou a atenção por essa vertente pouco lembrada da sua obra. Com efeito, os povos indígenas são uma preocupação bem cedo na sua carreira, entrando na sua obra de modo significativo com sua conhecida pesquisa sobre a história de Salvador. Ao conferir o que Thales escreveu em 1958, é interessante constatar como ele já usa criativamente a literatura contemporânea sobre aculturação. Ele usa o conceito de “aculturação” para se referir à fase inicial da conquista. A fase posterior ocorre quando se impõe a dominação do aldeamento, forçado e dominado, propondo a expressão teórica “regímem de relação assimétrica”. A sua discussão teórico-conceitual era muito atual e inovadora na sua época, e claramente prefigura certas posições posteriores como as de Cardoso de Oliveira. Apesar de ser republicado, não parece que encontrou muito eco ou reconhecimento na literatura etnológica e na teoria da fricção interétnica, linha teórica de maior influência.
A IMIGRAÇÃO SUL-NORTE E A EXPLORAÇÃO DO TRABALHO NA ERA DO CAPITAL
Authors: Santana Previtali Fabiane , César Fagiani Cílson , Morais Sérgio Paulo
Published: December 2023

O objetivo do artigo é analisar a imigração do trabalho sentido Sul-Norte, destacando suas imbricações com o mercado de trabalho e com as políticas públicas dos países receptores de imigrantes no Norte global com destaque ao período pós-crise de 2008. A análise se faz à luz do materialismo histórico dialético, a pesquisa é de abordagem exploratória, e a metodologia está fundada na revisão de literatura acerca do trabalho e imigração, análise dos relatórios sobre migração internacional da International Organization for Migration (IOM, 2020, 2021 e 2022), do Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations (UM/DESA), o World Migration Report (2019) e do International Labour Organization. (ILO, 2021) Os resultados indicam que os países do Norte têm se valido de políticas públicas de gestão da imigração, buscando criar condições para o aprofundamento do controle do trabalho localmente e contribuindo para a precarização global da força de trabalho.
Driving Impairment Among Older Adults
Authors: Voelker Rebecca A.
Published: December 2023

This JAMA Patient Page describes risk factors for driving impairment among older adults, such as medical conditions and medications, and ways to mitigate driving impairment.
Trainee-Led Intervention to Motivate Resident Physician Voter Registration
Authors: Arteaga Daniel N. , Hong Arthur S. , Lalani Hussain S.
Published: December 2023

This quality improvement study describes a trainee-led intervention to improve resident physician voter registration for national elections.
Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Authors: Traeger Adrian C. , Bero Lisa A.
Published: December 2023

This Viewpoint discusses tactics by corporations to criticize scientific research that may be unfavorable to their industries, recently including the spinal cord stimulator industry.
Local Treatment and Treatment-Related Adverse Effects Among Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Authors: Khan Saira , Chang Su-Hsin , Wang Mei , Kim Eric H. , Schoen Martin W. , Rocuskie-Marker Carleena , Drake Bettina F.
Published: December 2023

Importance

Recent data suggest that local treatment with radical prostatectomy or radiation may improve survival outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer. However, evidence is lacking on treatment-related adverse effects among men with advanced prostate cancer.

Objective

To assess the association of local treatment on treatment-related adverse effects among men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This cohort study assessed men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer (defined as T4, N1, and/or M1 prostate cancer) between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2013, with follow-up through December 31, 2021, who were treated at Veterans Health Administration medical centers.

Exposure

Local treatment with radical prostatectomy or radiation.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Main outcomes were treatment-related adverse effects, including constitutional, gastrointestinal, pain, sexual function, and urinary function conditions, at 3 intervals after initial treatment (≤1 year, >1 to ≤2 years, and >2 to ≤5 years) after initial treatment.

Results

This cohort study consisted of 5502 men (mean [SD] age, 68.7 [10.3] years) diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Of the cohort, 1705 men (31.0%) received local treatment. There was a high prevalence of adverse conditions in men receiving both local and nonlocal treatment, and these adverse conditions persisted for more than 2 years to 5 years or less after initial treatment. A total of 916 men (75.2%) with initial local treatment and 897 men (67.1%) with initial nonlocal treatment reported the presence of at least 1 adverse condition for more than 2 years to 5 years or less after initial treatment. In the first year, local treatment (vs nonlocal) was associated with adverse gastrointestinal (multivariable-adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.08; 95% CI, 3.06-5.45), pain (AOR, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.35-1.83), sexual (AOR, 2.96; 95% CI, 2.42-3.62), and urinary (AOR, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.90-2.66) conditions. Local treatment (without secondary treatment) remained significantly associated with adverse gastrointestinal (AOR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.52-3.77), sexual (AOR, 3.36; 95% CI, 2.56-4.41), and urinary (AOR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.09-1.78) conditions at more than 2 years to 5 years or less after treatment.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this cohort study of men with advanced prostate cancer, local treatment was associated with persistent treatment-related adverse effects across multiple domains. These results suggest that patients and clinicians should consider the adverse effects of local treatment when making treatment decisions in the setting of advanced prostate cancer.
The Pediatric Subspecialty Physician Workforce
Authors: Rivara Frederick P. , Gonzalez-del-Rey Javi , Forrest Christopher B.
Published: December 2023

This Viewpoint summarizes strategic goals and recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for the improvement of pediatric subspecialty care.
Supporting method of compact city planning in local metropolitan areas across prefectural borders
Authors: Yoshida Yukino , Ikaruga Shinji , Kobayashi Takeshi , Shiraishi Rei
Published: December 2023

This study examines and visualizes a future urban structure of local metropolitan areas that extend over prefectural borders as in the case of Sinjiko‐nakaumi metropolitan areas located across Tottori prefecture and Shimane prefecture. First, we constructed an expert system based on prefectural and city administrative plans in the metropolitan urban area, showing a compact city model (Scenario 1). Second, we developed a compact city model to reflect potential development、 taking into account agricultural land conversions (Scenario 2). By comparing the results of these scenarios, we found that it is possible to visualize an intensive urban structure that takes into account the possibility of urban sprawl given that the conversion of agricultural land in suburban areas is only allowed at a certain level of development. Additionally, we identified inadequacies in existing compact‐city construction plans. To plan an effective urban structure for metropolitan areas situated on prefectural borders, it is important to emphasize the necessity of collaboration between municipalities in developing master plans for urban planning in areas located at or near borders. It is also necessary to review and redesign municipal master plans to ensure mutually convenient locations for facilities near borders and to regulate development in suburban areas.
Highly Robust Self‐Switching Mode Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Misaligned Triple‐Cam Design
Authors: He Gaofa , Wei Kai , Lu Rui , Zhang Yuhang , Shen Lian , Wang Zhong Lin , Wu Ying
Published: December 2023

To enhance the robustness and lifespan of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and facilitate its industrial applications, herein, a self‐switching mode TENG that combines the advantages of contact mode and noncontact mode TENG is presented. Noncontact mode TENG prevents material wear but generates insufficient power, whereas contact enhances power generation by increasing the charge density on the electrode surface. The proposed device can automatically switch between contact and noncontact modes through a triple‐cam mechanism and gear train deceleration mechanism. Experimental results determine the optimal force value of 6 N and corresponding cam height of 1 mm, contact time of 8 min, and noncontact time of 30 min, to ensure good power output and minimal material wear. Simulation results demonstrate that the three cams have more stable mechanical properties and can improve the device's robustness. The cam repose angle and gear train structure are optimized based on the curves of electrical output versus time for both modes, and a method is proposed to extend the self‐switching time. The self‐switching mode TENG has a longer life than the other two modes, with its transfer charge maintaining 90% of its initial value after 80 h of continuous operation.
A Multi‐Module Sensing and Bi‐Directional HMI Integrating Interaction, Recognition, and Feedback for Intelligent Robots
Authors: Fang Ping , Zhu Ming‐lu , Zeng Zhang‐bing , Lu Wen‐xiao , Wang Feng‐Xia , Zhang Lu , Chen Tao , Sun Li‐ning
Published: December 2023

Rapid advances in robotics have placed urgent demands on more intelligent human‐machine interaction technologies. Specifically, the way of establishing dual‐way intuitive communication with a consistent sensory system can greatly enhance efficiency and reliability. Here, a bi‐directional human‐machine interface (HMI) is designed by applying starch‐based hydrogel sensors. The whole system consists of a multi‐modal wearable sensory exoskeleton with a haptic feedback module and sensory robotic hand. The sensory exoskeleton with strain‐sensing glove and rotation‐sensing arm can capture and project the motion of the entire upper limb. The system offers object recognition functions by utilizing a sensing array on the robotic hands and machine learning algorithms, which can identify the shape and hardness information. The recognized results can be delivered back to the operator via vision and vibrational haptic feedback, respectively. This dual‐way intelligent sensory system shows potential application in many key fields such as the Internet of Things, teleoperation, and medical robotics.
Dynamic Polyimide Dielectric Film: A Concept and Application Perspective
Authors: Wan Baoquan , Zha Jun‐Wei
Published: December 2023

Polyimide (PI) has excellent resistance to high or low temperatures due to its unique molecular structure, and is widely used in advanced electronics and power systems in extreme environments. In recent years, a small amount of studies have been published to modulate the dynamic behavior of PI such as self‐healable, recyclable, and degradable abilities by adjusting the structure of molecular chains and the composition of monomers. However, the conceptual design, formation conditions, and application prospects of dynamic PI are still unclear. In this paper, the new concepts and systems of dynamic PI are introduced from the perspective of the design of molecular structure, the development of regulating performance area, and the application of extreme insulation, based on recent work and other representative work. Specifically, this work appeals to researchers involved in PI synthesis, smart, dielectric, energy storage, and extreme insulation.
Perovskite‐Based Indoor Photovoltaics and their Competitors
Authors: Dou Da , Sun Haoxuan , Li Chen , Gan Shan , Li Liang
Published: December 2023

Modern electronics face formidable challenges in energy efficiency and durability. Owing to their safety, lightweight design, and simplicity, indoor photovoltaics (IPVs) have garnered substantial attention among various sustainable power sources. Remarkable progress is made in IPVs, achieving power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) ranging from 3.6% using silicon materials in 2011 to an impressive 42.43% using current perovskite materials. Although numerous summaries exist, most reviews of IPVs have narrowly focused on single active materials and lack a systematic overview across different material categories starting from fundamental design principles. This comprehensive review addresses this knowledge gap by introducing IPVs fabricated based on silicon, dye, III‐V, organic, and perovskite materials, compares the PCEs of these devices for indoor applications, and provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages associated with the different materials. For the most promising materials, optimization and modification schemes are presented for perovskite‐based IPVs. The standardized testing of IPVs and urgent challenges encountered in their development are emphasized. This review offers valuable guidance for material selection and device design for future IPVs to facilitate PCE improvement and challenge resolution in the field of IPVs.
A 4D Printed Adhesive, Thermo‐Contractile, and Degradable Hydrogel for Diabetic Wound Healing
Authors: Lu Zhe , Cui Jingjing , Liu Fukang , Liang Chen , Feng Shiwei , Sun Yongding , Gao Weizi , Guo Yunlong , Zhang Biao , Huang Wei
Published: December 2023

Chronic wound healing remains a substantial clinical challenge. Current treatments are often either prohibitively expensive or insufficient in meeting the various requirements needed for effective diabetic wound healing. A 4D printing multifunctional hydrogel dressing is reported here, which aligns perfectly with wounds owning various complex shapes and depths, promoting both wound closure and tissue regeneration. The hydrogel is prepared via digital light process (DLP) 3D printing of the mixture containing N‐isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm), curcumin‐loaded Pluronic F127 micelles (Cur‐PF127), and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate‐dopamine (PEGDA575‐Do), a degradable crosslinker. The use of PEGDA575‐Do ensures tissue adhesion and degradability, and cur‐PF127 serves as an antibacterial agent. Moreover, the thermo‐responsive mainchains (i.e., polymerized NIPAm) enables the activation of wound contraction by body temperature. The features of the prepared hydrogel, including robust tissue adhesion, temperature‐responsive contraction, effective hemostasis, spectral antibacterial, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and inflammation regulation, contribute to accelerating diabetic wound healing in Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)‐infected full‐thickness skin defect diabetic rat models and liver injury mouse models, highlighting the potential of this customizable, mechanobiological, and inflammation‐regulatory dressing to expedite wound healing in various clinical settings.
Design Criteria for Nanostructured Carbon Materials as Solid Contacts for Ion‐Selective Sensors
Authors: Chipangura Yevedzo E. , Spindler Brian D. , Bühlmann Philippe , Stein Andreas
Published: December 2023

The ability to miniaturize ion‐selective sensors that enable microsensor arrays and wearable sensor patches for ion detection in environmental or biological samples requires all‐solid‐state sensors with solid contacts for transduction of an ion activity into an electrical signal. Nanostructured carbon materials function as effective solid contacts for this purpose. They can also contribute to improved potential signal stability, reducing the need for frequent sensor calibration. In this Perspective, the structural features of various carbon‐based solid contacts described in the literature and their respective abilities to reduce potential drift during long‐term, continuous measurements are compared. These carbon materials include nanoporous carbons with various architectures, carbon nanotubes, carbon black, graphene, and graphite‐based solid contacts. The effects of accessibility of ionophores, ionic sites, and other components of an ion‐selective membrane to the internal or external carbon surfaces are discussed, because this impacts double‐layer capacitance and potential drift. The effects of carbon composition on water‐layer formation are also considered, which is another contributor to potential drift during long‐term measurements. Recommendations regarding the selection of solid contacts and considerations for their characterization and testing in solid‐contact ion‐selective electrodes are provided.
Roll‐to‐Roll Fabrication of Bijels via Solvent Transfer Induced Phase Separation (R2R‐STrIPS)
Authors: Siegel Henrik , de Ruiter Mariska , Athanasiou Georgios , Hesseling Cos M. , Haase Martin F.
Published: December 2023

Bicontinuous interfacially jammed emulsion gels (bijels) are soft materials with applications in separation science, energy storage, catalysis, and tissue engineering. Bijels are formed by arresting the liquid–liquid phase separation of two immiscible liquids via interfacial jamming of colloidal particles. Current fabrication methods of bijels employ either batch processing or continuous‐flow microfluidic synthesis. Production methods with higher throughput are needed to facilitate large‐scale synthesis of bijels. Herein, it is shown that roll‐to‐roll processing (R2R) enables the fabrication of bijel films with controlled dimensions at rates of several cm3 per minute. Increasing the bijel production rate via R2R requires an understanding of the interaction of the bijel with the R2R substrate. The study demonstrates that controlling the wetting on the R2R substrate enables the synthesis of uniform bijel films with adjustable thickness. Moreover, this research shows that the bijel film microstructure depends on the mechanism of phase separation and particle surface functionalization. The resulting knowledge gains can help to leverage bijel synthesis from laboratory to industrial scales in the future, promoting the exciting application potentials of bijels.
RNA‐on‐Nanowire: A Metallic Nanowire Biosensor for Ultrasensitive MiRNA Detection at Single‐Nucleotide Resolution
Authors: Sun Kai , Wang Xueqi , Zhang Junfeng , Cheng Jing , Wang Han
Published: December 2023

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are vital in regulating biological processes and serve as effective biomarkers for tumor diagnosis in clinical trials. However, current miRNA detection approaches either lack sensitivity and selectivity among similar sequences in complex biofluids, or require cumbersome instruments and tedious operations, making convenient miRNA testing challenging, especially in the field of point‐of care clinical diagnosis. Here, an ultrasensitive single metallic nanowire‐based biosensor with stem‐loop probes modified by redox substances for one‐step miRNA detection with single base detection resolution (RNA‐on‐Nanowire) is presented. Using miRNA‐16 as a proof‐of‐concept, the developed RNA‐on‐Nanowire biosensor demonstrates high sensitivity with a wide detection range of 10 am–1 pm and a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.54 am in mock samples. Furthermore, the biosensor shows excellent selectivity to miRNA‐16 among various miRNAs with the detection capability of single base substitution. Moreover, the successful detection of miRNA in serum samples with an LOD of 0.89 am suggest the great potential of the RNA‐on‐Nanowire biosensor for clinical applications. Overall, the presented RNA‐on‐Nanowire biosensor holds advantages in small sample consumption, high sensitivity, high specificity, and excellent portability which provides a promising strategy to meet the point‐of‐care testing demand for diagnosis and prognosis of various genetic diseases.
Net Gain at the Near‐Infrared from CsPbBr3 Quantum Dots Sensitized Nd3+‐activated Tellurite Glass Under Solar Excitation
Authors: Niu Luyue , Liu Chuang , Zhang Kun , Wang Ci , Liu Lu , Chu Yushi , Ren Jing , Zhang Jianzhong
Published: December 2023

Lanthanide ions (Ln3+) doped near‐infrared (NIR) phosphors play a critical role in applications requiring a compact, reliable, and economical NIR light source, but as yet they suffer from weak and narrow‐band absorption because of intrinsic photophysical limitations of Ln3+. Here, CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) and Nd3+ co‐doped tellurite glassy phosphor is designed to significantly upgrade the NIR photoluminescence (PL) efficiency of Ln3+. Benefiting from the sensitization effect of the PQDs on Nd3+, the PL excitation band of Nd3+ is greatly extended, permitting far more excitation channels that are impossible for conventional Nd3+‐doped glass phosphors. Such glassy phosphors also show a good stability, and when coupled with a commercial UV (or blue) chip, a compact and low‐cost NIR phosphor‐converted LED (pc‐LED) is constructed with a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 2.25% and an output power of 2.55 mW. A proof‐of‐concept demonstration for night vision application is given using the NIR pc‐LED. The excellent overlap with the solar spectrum in the visible portion inspires us to explore the possibility of sunlight excitation, and a net gain of ≈5 dB cm−1 is obtained near the 1064 nm. The implications of the present study are enormous considering diverse combinations of PQDs and Ln3+ in GCs.