bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genetic Diversity of Bamboo (Yushinia alpina) Borer Larvae in the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya
Authors: Bwalya Jackson , Olweny Calleb , Chungu Donald
Published: November 2023

Bamboo borer larvae have caused major losses of bamboo cover in natural forests and plantations. Lack of information on the fauna of bamboo trees has been cited as the contributing factor to poor management of bamboo stands. Genetic diversity information helps understand the effects of different fauna in guiding management plans. Genetic diversity information has recently become an important tool in conservation science. This paper aimed to determine the genetic diversity of the bamboo borer larvae in the Mau Forest complex in order to generate information that could guide the management and conservation of bamboo trees (Yushinia Alpina) in the Mau Forest Complex. The mitochondrial C oxidase Subunit 1 (COI) of 12 isolates was sequenced and analyzed. A similarity search of the bamboo borer larvae was carried out using the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) BLAST search to identify the larvae species. The genetic diversity and genetic pairwise distances were determined, and Tajimas D and Nei’s FU Fs statistics were calculated to estimate the population expansion that has occurred. The results showed genetic diversity (haplotype diversity 0.956) in the bamboo borer larvae population of the Mau Forest Complex. The nucleotide diversity (0.283) was found to be low. The similarity search showed that the bamboo borer larvae of Yushinia alpina belonged to four (4) species of noctuid larvae (Lepidoptera). The identity matches to the similar species scored an average of 94%. The Tajimas D (0.374) and FUs Fs (5.547) collectively indicated no rare excess mutations in the population. The results reveal high genetic diversity, which is key in the management of forest species
An overview of the therapeutic potentials and safety profiles of Berberis species in Türkiye
Authors: BOSTANCI Beyzanur , AKALIN Emine
Published: November 2023

The objective of this review is to present a comprehensive summary of the botanical descriptions, traditional uses, phytochemical properties, pharmacological activities, clinical studies, and safety of Berberis species that are naturally found in Turkey. According to our findings, people in Turkey use various Berberis species for both food and medicinal purposes. Fruits, roots, and flowers of Berberis crataegina are used to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, high blood sugar, and icterus. Berberis integerrima is used to treat hemorrhoids, and Berberis vulgaris is used to treat diabetes and hemorrhoids, as well as being used as an antipyretic, stomachic, appetizer, wound healer, and laxative. Berberis cretica is used for medicinal purposes among the people. Clinical research has indicated that berberine holds promise as a potential candidate for the treatment for various diseases, including diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, and liver disease. Berberine is a promising natural agent with low toxicity that can be used in numerous clinical applications such as metabolic disorders, inflammation, and combined cancer therapy. While numerous studies have explored the pharmacological effects of Berberis vulgaris, research on other naturally occurring Berberis species in Turkey is lacking. For this reason, it is necessary to undertake comprehensive clinical studies regarding Berberis species that grow naturally in Turkey. Overall, the use of Berberis species for their therapeutic properties has great potential, and further research is needed to fully understand their pharmacological properties and to explore new formulations and derivatives. This will help to maximize the benefits of Berberis species in managing a wide spectrum of diseases in the human population.
Antihypertensive therapy and medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension
Authors: Solntseva T. D. , Sivakova O. A. , Aksenova A. V. , Chazova I. E.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To evaluate the antihypertensive therapy and adherence to treatment in patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension.

Materials and Мethods. The study included 297 patients hospitalized at the E.I. Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology over the period from September 2019 to March 2022. Patients were spread into two groups depending on the increase in the frequency of BP: group 1 (n=149) – increase in BP above 140/90 mm Hg 1 or more per week while taking antihypertensive therapy with clinical manifestations, and group 2 (n=148) – increase in blood pressure more than 140/90 mm Hg less than 1 per week while taking antihypertensive therapy clinical manifestations. Antihypertensive therapy and medication adherence were assessed at hospital discharge and after 12 months.

Results. Initially, the number of antihypertensive drugs was greater in patients with group 1 versus the patients with group 2 (p<0,001). The frequency of taking antihypertensive therapy initially and after 12 months was greater in group 1 (p<0,001). After 12 months, the number of antihypertensive drugs decreased in the group 1, and remained the same in group 2. When comparing the different classes of antihypertensive drugs, all classes, except angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors were most frequently prescribed in group 1 (p<0,05). After 12 months, a lower level of adherence was observed in group 1 patients compared to group 2 (6 [5-8] points vs. 8 [6-9] points) (p<0,001), as evidenced in the reduced intake of different classes of antihypertensive therapy.

Conclusion. Uncontrolled arterial hypertension is a release of hypertension associated with more antihypertensive medications to be prescribed and adherence to be monitored more closely.
Numerical investigation for the fractional model of pollution for a system of lakes using the SCM based on the Appell type Changhee polynomials
Authors: Adel Mohamed , Khader Mohamed M. , Babatin Mohammed M. , Youssef Maged Z.
Published: November 2023

This article proposed a useful simulation to investigate the Liouville-Caputo fractional order pollution model's solution behavior for a network of three lakes connected by channels. A supposedly new approximation technique using the Appell type Changhee polynomials (ACPs) was used to treat the periodic and linear input models. This work employs the spectral collocation method based on the properties of the ACPs. The given technique creates a system of algebraic equations from the studied model. We verified the efficiency of the suggested technique by computing the residual error function. We compared the results to those obtained by the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method (RK4). Our findings confirmed that the technique used provides a straightforward and efficient tool to solve such problems. The key benefit of the suggested method is that it only requires a few easy steps, doesn't produce secular terms and doesn't rely on a perturbation parameter.
Élections et religions aux États-Unis
Authors: Bouaziz Margaux
Published: November 2023

Aux États-Unis, l’enchevêtrement des relations entre religions et État(s) est bien plus important qu’en France. La Cour suprême joue à cet égard un rôle actif ; ces dernières années, elle s’est imposée comme une véritable médiatrice qui offre une protection asymétrique à la liberté religieuse : d’une part, une assez grande liberté pour les pratiques et l’intervention des groupes religieux majoritaires dans la vie politique et électorale et, d’autre part, une protection beaucoup plus marginale, voire inexistante pour les groupes minoritaires.
Optimization of treatments for the germination and establishment of botanical yam (Dioscorea rotundata) seeds
Authors: Nwagu Kingsley Ekene , Udechukwu Chidozie Dennis , Ukaegbu Michael Chidi , Enwere Evelyn Nwakaego , Ibeh Adaugo Gift , Okpaga Fredrick Ogeh , Okpe Alex Ochai
Published: November 2023

Botanical yam (Dioscorea rotundata) seeds are currently used by yam breeders to generate and conserve new varieties of yam instead of seed yams (vegetative propagule). Yam seed treatment through scarification is one of the most effective methods of improving seed germination and seedling establishment. This study was carried out under greenhouse condition to determine the best seed treatment for the germination and establishment of botanical yam seeds. The set up involved a soil mixed with carbonized rice husk using five different seed treatments; dry heating (DHS) at 60 0C, mechanical scarification + gibberellic acid (MSS + GA), mechanical scarification (MSS), acid scarification with sulphuric acid (ASS) and soaking in hot water at 80 0C (SOS). The findings showed that the treatment, MSS + GA and MSS only, had significant (P<0.05) positive effect on the seed emergence and seedling establishment compared to the untreated control (COS) and other treatments. ASS caused seed damage resulting to no emergence. The findings showed that carbonized grain waste (rice husk) enhanced soil fertility and seed treatment (MSS + GA) was the best to improve yam seed germination and seedling establishment. These treatments can be efficiently applied to reduce the long gestation periods and increase yield in yam breeding programmes.
Novel aspect of essential oils with a history of antimicrobial activity to be used as a potential source of carbon and nitrogen for the nutrition of Candida pathogens
Authors: Aldorkee Suad Yousif , AL-Janabi Ali Abdul Hussein Sadeq
Published: November 2023

Essential oils (EOs) are complex aromatic compounds with a broad range of biological activities. Those with a history of antimicrobial action were evaluated in this study as a nutritional source for pathogenic Candida. Clinical isolates of Candida spp. were cultivated on two types of media with six types of EOs (aniseed, purple nutsedge, harmal, camphor, black seed, and linseed). One medium contained only glucose (GM) and the second contained only peptone (PM). Many EOs in GM encouraged the growth of several Candida isolates. The EOs in PM showed low support to many isolates. Isolate 2 of C. albicans was the most effective strain to use with nearly every EO tested in the two media. In conclusion, EOs can be used as a source of carbon and nitrogen depending on the type of EO and fungal species. In an environment with less nutrients, EO may be recommended as a nutrient source for fungi rather than for its known antifungal activity.
The use of effective microorganisms changed the soil microbiota of canals in Maricá city, Brazil
Authors: Pierri Bruno da Silva , Bolívar Ramírez Norha Constanza , Matos Caio Bruno Nogueira de Paula , Silva Victor  Aleluia da , Neves Charles Vieira , Fonseca Estefan Monteiro da
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bioremediation, through the application of two different strategies of effective microorganisms as treatment of effluents in the parameters of water quality and in the bacteriological profile of the soil of ‘Canal da Cidade’ - Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The metagenomic analyzes indicated that the abundance and richness of microorganisms in the substrate increased significantly after the bioremediation strategy used in this study. Because of bioremediation, 31 bacterial species disappeared from the environment when comparing the initial and final bacterial profiles of the soil, where 94% of these 31 species were anaerobic. Furthermore, 61 new aerobic or facultative aerobic species appeared in the channel substrate after bioremediation. As a consequence of bioremediation, the dissolved oxygen concentration and pH values increased significantly throughout the bioremediation process, indicating that the changes found in the microbiological profile of the soil contributed to the improvement of water quality parameters, helping the environment to move from anaerobic to aerobic characteristics. Thus, it is possible to state that the use of effective microorganisms directly affected the physical-chemical parameters of water quality and the microbial profile of the soil community of ‘Canal da Cidade’.
The Gulf toadfish goes south: assessing the potential habitat suitability of Opsanus beta in response to climate change
Authors: Costa João Henrique Alliprandini da , Souza Ursulla Pereira
Published: November 2023

Climate change can directly influence invasive species range, and may reflect in greater habitat suitability, consequently increasing losses in native biodiversity. Habitat suitability modelling can help identify priority areas for conservation and rapid response for invasive taxa. This study aimed to model the habitat suitability of Opsanus beta, an invasive fish species, in South America under current and future climate change scenarios. Three modelling techniques, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Maximum Entropy Algorithm (Maxent), and Random Forest (RF), were applied, and their results were compared and then put together in an Ensemble model to visualize habitat suitability. We found that the current habitat suitability of O. beta in South America is relatively low, with its occurrences mostly related to coastal port areas, suggesting that the species was introduced from ballast water. The increase in mean temperature at mean depth and temperature range were the most relevant variables influencing the species habitat suitability. The gradual increase in habitat suitability for the 2100 climate change scenarios, particularly in more severe climate change scenarios, such as the RCP 8.5, was also observed. The study highlights the critical need to use habitat suitability models to mitigate the impact of future climate change scenarios on invasive species. The findings call for preventive measures to be taken in time to prepare areas that may become the target of dispersal and establishment of O. beta.
You Touched Me! e a presença de D. H. Lawrence na obra de Tennessee Williams
Authors: Toledo Luis Marcio Arnaut de
Published: November 2023

Este artigo analisa a peça You Touched Me! – A Romantic Comedy in Three Acts, escrita por Tennessee Williams e Donald Windham em 1942, uma adaptação de The Fox e You Touched Me de D. H. Lawrence. O objetivo principal é realizar um exame crítico da conjuntura histórico-social sob o viés dos personagens. Porém, essa avaliação se desloca da leitura hegemônica de realismo psicológico, para identificar pareamentos simbólicos que tangenciam o expressionismo. O que se busca nessa leitura é revelar as raízes da figuração do desejo sexual no eixo do capitalismo e a caracterização dos sexos em face aos estereótipos que denotam o posicionamento crítico dos autores em relação à sociedade de seu tempo, sobretudo em relação à feminilidade e à masculinidade. Conclui-se que o toque ao acaso da mulher no homem é uma metáfora que figura o mundo feminino daquele momento histórico e suas contradições: a subjetividade alienada e a congruência com os protocolos sociais. Os dramaturgos, portanto, posicionam-se como observadores da condição humana na sociedade, fazendo emergir reflexões que deixam claro o poder e o domínio do homem sobre a mulher, estereótipo cultural que mantém o status quo do capitalismo e do machismo.
The wretched of the panoptic city: an evaluation of the spatial power in JM Coetzee’s Foe
Authors: Yari Hamid , Hanif Mohsen
Published: November 2023

This article explores Michel Foucault’s heterotopia and Fredric Jameson’s cognitive mapping in JM Coetzee’s Foe (1986). It also finds links between social colonialism and socio-spatial identities within the terrain of the cities of London and Bristol. The paper thoroughly examines the crucial role of cities in shaping the spatial identities of the main characters in the novel. The urban space of London and Bristol is the third space for Susan and Friday, where they strive to find their true selves. Susan Barton and Friday are embroiled in a world divided into center and periphery, where they are grappling with a serious identity crisis. This is all happening within a closely monitored system under Mr. Foe’s watchful eye. The cities bestow a sense of freedom on neither Susan nor Friday and under the supreme power of Mr. Foe, Susan’s endeavor to give voice to Friday ended in a debacle. The novel unequivocally illustrates the perpetuation of urban authority by deploying panopticism and heterotopic space, albeit at the cost of fragmenting identities within the city.
Behind the curtain, between blood and stone: the representation of god in Peter Shaffer’s Yonadab
Authors: Cabral Gladir da Silva
Published: November 2023

This article analyzes Yonadab, a play by the British playwright Peter Shaffer, first staged in London in 1985. Set in biblical times, the play depicts the machinations of Yonadab, King David's nephew, who wants to destroy the royal family and the religious foundations of that society. The analysis focuses on God's representation in the play through the conflicts and tensions shown by the main character Yonadab. Four main characteristics stand out in the divine figure: violence, exclusiveness, immanence, and absence.
Stock Market Analysis using Long Short-Term Model
Authors: Gupta Pulkit , Malik Suhani , Apoorb Kumar , Sameer Syed Mahammed , Vardhan Vivek , Ragam Prashanth
Published: November 2023

In today's world of value and improved investments, financial analysis has become a difficult task. The implementation of recurrent neural networks (RNN) and long short-term memory (LSTM) cells for stock market forecasting using time series of historical portfolio stock data is demonstrated in this study. In this study, we applied LSTM to predict stock market values using Yahoo Finance data along with Python modules Pandas and Matplotlib to evaluate the performance of the model. Our results show that the LSTM model is able to make accurate predictions of stock market prices and trends using historical data. The results of the correlation study showed a significant relationship between the daily return and the closing price of four randomly chosen companies. Overall, using LSTM, Yahoo Finance, Python Pandas, and Matplotlib modules to predict stock prices and provide useful information to investors was a successful strategy.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Macro-Economic Analysis: A Novel Approach with Distributed Information Systems
Authors: Al Ahmad Ana Shohibul Manshur , Judijanto Loso , Tooy Dedie , Putra Purnama , Hermansyah Muhammad , Kumalasanti Maria , Agit Alamsyah
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: This study introduces a groundbreaking approach that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) with macro-economic analysis to address a critical gap in existing economic forecasting methodologies. By leveraging diverse economic data sources, the study aims to transcend traditional analytical boundaries and provide a more comprehensive understanding of macroeconomic trends.
OBJECTIVE: The primary objective is to pioneer a scalable framework for economic data analysis by combining AI with macroeconomic analysis. The study aims to utilize advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze and synthesize macroeconomic indicators, offering enhanced accuracy and predictive power. A key focus is on dynamically incorporating real-time data to adapt to evolving economic landscapes.
METHODS: The research employs advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze and synthesize macroeconomic indicators. The integration of AI allows for a more nuanced understanding of complex economic dynamics. The methodology uniquely adapts to real-time data, providing a scalable framework for economic data analysis.
RESULTS: The findings demonstrate the model's efficacy in predicting economic trends, surpassing conventional models in both precision and reliability. The study showcases the potential of AI-driven economic analysis to offer insights into economic dynamics with unprecedented accuracy.
CONCLUSION: This study significantly contributes to the fields of AI and economics by proposing a transformative approach to macroeconomic analysis. The integration of technology and economics sets a new precedent, paving the way for future innovations in economic forecasting. The research also explores the implications of AI-driven economic analysis for policy-making, emphasizing its potential to inform more effective economic strategies.
Techniques and Trade-Offs in Function Inlining Optimization
Authors: Gupta Priya , Jha Aditya , Gupta Brinda , Sumpi Kime , Sahoo Sabyasachi , Venkata Chalapathi Mukkoti Maruthi
Published: November 2023

Function inlining is a critical optimization technique used by compilers to improve program performance by replacing a function call with the body of the function and eliminating the overhead associated with function calls. However, the decision of when to inline functions and when not to is a nontrivial problem due to interactions with the rest of the compiler pipeline. Incorrect inlining decisions can cause runtime performance degradation, making this problem a crucial one to study. This paper reviews the different techniques used to optimize function inlining, including simple textual substitution, profile-guided inlining, interprocedural optimization, partial inlining, speculative inlining, and advanced techniques such as indirect call optimizations. Each technique has its strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs, and ongoing research is exploring ways to overcome these challenges. Optimizing function inlining is a complex problem, and different techniques offer different tradeoffs. Further research to improve the performance of function inlining while minimizing any potential drawbacks could be pursued based on this paper.
Information security communications strategy as a prerequisite to counteracting hybrid warfare: world experience
Authors: Nussipova Arailym , Khussainova Gulzhan , Kabilova Raushangul , Aliyarov Esenzhol , Nuralina Botakoz
Published: November 2023

The need for innovative tools to counter hybrid threats makes this study relevant. Professional cybersecurity can be proactive and prevent security threats; moreover, its combination with a professional communications strategy can serve as a countermeasure to hybrid warfare and enemy attacks. The article aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of the information security strategies of Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the European Union, determine the availability of communication strategies for cybersecurity in these countries, and suggest recommendations for developing or improving information security communications strategy. The study examines the current state of information security in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and the European Union. As a part of the study, the authors applied such methods as analysis, systematization, and comparison. The result of the study is the recommendations for the development of information security communications strategies.
Evaluación ecotoxicológica de suelos volcánicos impactados por preservantes de la madera en el sur de Chile
Authors: Verdejo José Francisco , García Sebastián , Ginocchio Rosanna , Neaman Alexander
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo se enfocó en la evaluación ecotoxicológica de dos suelos volcánicos con un historial de aplicaciones de preservantes de la madera usando la especie ballica (Lollium perenne L.) como bioindicador. Los sitios estudiados corresponden a ex aserraderos en las comunas de La Unión y Río Bueno (Región de Los Ríos, sur de Chile), los cuales estuvieron activos durante las últimas décadas del siglo XX. No se presentó toxicidad en la especie evaluada, por las bajas concentraciones de metales en los suelos. Las respuestas de la especie bioindicadora no dependieron de las concentraciones totales ni solubles de metales en el suelo. Los resultados de este estudio muestran que los riesgos ecotoxicológicos potencialmente existentes en sitios de preservación de la madera son muy variables y deben ser evaluados caso a caso.
Fiscal policy: post- or New Keynesian?
Authors: Gechert Sebastian
Published: November 2023

This paper asks whether the post-Keynesian or New Keynesian paradigm provides a more realistic description of the effects of fiscal policy on output and consumption. I establish some macro and microeconomic stylized facts on fiscal multipliers and marginal propensities to consume based on the extensive empirical literature. I compare them to basic and extended modelling approaches within the two traditions. The picture is mixed and points to shortcomings in both paradigms. I outline the elements they could learn from each other as well as from some other strands in the literature to create a coherent and convincing Keynesian macro-micro framework of fiscal policy modelling.
Elementy konstytutywne pracy zdalnej
Authors: Tomaszewska Monika
Published: November 2023

Constitutive elements of remote work

The article aims to indicate the elements that make up the legal structure of remote work introduced thanks to the amendment to the provisions of the Labour Code. Structural elements are those components of a legal institution that identify its specificity and simultaneously emphasize its separateness from the previous institution in the form of telework.
Kontrowersje wokół podlegania ubezpieczeniom społecznym artystów wykonawców
Authors: Bakalarz Tomasz
Published: November 2023

Controversy over the social security coverage of performing artists

Judgments of the Polish Supreme Court on the subject of social insurance for performing artists have caused controversy in the doctrine. It was criticized that the Court avoided assessing the creative or artistic nature of the work, because these are not elements determining the legal nature of the contract covered by the insurance. In this text, the author analyzes the views of the doctrine expressed in response to the judgments of the Supreme Court. He presents the opinion that the assessment of the legal qualification of a contract the subject of which is artistic activity is the domain of civil law. Neither copyright law nor social security law justify an autonomous interpretation of this agreement.
Proving exact values for the $2$-limited broadcast domination number on grid graphs
Authors: Slobodin Aaron , MacGillivray Gary , Myrvold Wendy
Published: November 2023

We establish exact values for the $2$-limited broadcast domination number of
various grid graphs, in particular $C_m\square C_n$ for $3 \leq m \leq 6$ and
all $n\geq m$, $P_m \square C_3$ for all $m \geq 3$, and $P_m \square C_n$ for
$4\leq m \leq 5$ and all $n \geq m$. We also produce periodically optimal
values for $P_m \square C_4$ and $P_m \square C_6$ for $m \geq 3$, $P_4 \square
P_n$ for $n \geq 4$, and $P_5 \square P_n$ for $n \geq 5$. Our method completes
an exhaustive case analysis and eliminates cases by combining tools from linear
programming with various mathematical proof techniques.
A model of actors and grey failures
Authors: Bocchi Laura , Lange Julien , Thompson Simon , Voinea A. Laura
Published: November 2023

Existing models for the analysis of concurrent processes tend to focus on
fail-stop failures, where processes are either working or permanently stopped,
and their state (working/stopped) is known. In fact, systems are often affected
by grey failures: failures that are latent, possibly transient, and may affect
the system in subtle ways that later lead to major issues (such as crashes,
limited availability, overload). We introduce a model of actor-based systems
with grey failures, based on two interlinked layers: an actor model, given as
an asynchronous process calculus with discrete time, and a failure model that
represents failure patterns to inject in the system. Our failure model captures
not only fail-stop node and link failures, but also grey failures (e.g.,
partial, transient). We give a behavioural equivalence relation based on weak
barbed bisimulation to compare systems on the basis of their ability to recover
from failures, and on this basis we define some desirable properties of
reliable systems. By doing so, we reduce the problem of checking reliability
properties of systems to the problem of checking bisimulation.
Adicción a internet en estudiantes de nivel secundaria
Authors: Ramos Bautista Fiorella , Sandoval Huayre José
Published: November 2023

La adicción a internet es un problema en nuestra sociedad moderna, de tipo psicológica caracterizada por una mayor actividad de esta manera genera incomodidad poca tolerancia y negación a sus problemas cuando las personas no están en línea. Este estudio tiene como objetivo Determinar el nivel de adicción a internet en estudiantes de nivel secundaria de una institución educativa pública, Cañete- 2023. Para el desarrollo de la presente investigación se ha seguido las dos etapas: Primera etapa: se entregó el consentimiento y asentimiento informado, segunda etapa: se explica y aplica a los alumnos el test de adicción a internet (AIT) que tomo alrededor de 10 minutos. Los resultados de la evaluación de adición al internet, se obtuvo nivel predominante la categoría media con el 47%, seguida de 34% se encuentra en la categoría (Bajo- muy bajo), el 19% se encuentra en la categorial (alto-muy alto).
DO HUMBLE LEADERS AFFECT THE SUCCESS OF A PROJECT, OR DOES COMPLEXITY PLAY ITS ROLE? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM PUNJAB
Authors: Saba Nosheen , Khan Irfan Hussain , Khan Imran Hussain
Published: November 2023

The existing study aims to assess the association between humble leadership and project success by analysing the moderating effect of the project. Cross-sectional data was extracted from 231 project managers, nominated by convenience sampling, working in project organisations in the construction industry in Punjab, Pakistan. By using SPSS and AMOS, the results are verified. The outcome exhibited that humble leadership assists in achieving the project's success, and project complexity plays its role as a moderator. This research shows how the chosen leadership style (humble leadership) deals with the project complexities and helps in the smooth implementation of projects that help achieve a successful project. For the construction projects to be completed successfully, it is essential to identify a leadership style that helps to identify and resolve the complexities of the project. The investigation yields favourable results for the project managers in Pakistan's construction industry. Since a project's success depends on the roles and perspectives of its leader and his leadership style, the recognition and participation of the leader play a part in its achievement. This study also encourages academics to focus on project management by connecting the leadership style and outcomes that should be understood and implemented from the project's initial planning stages.
UNLEASHING AI POTENTIAL IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF CORPORATE SECTOR IN KARACHI)
Authors: Zafar AMMAD
Published: November 2023

HRM is constantly evolving, and there's a growing interest in understanding how cutting-edge technology impacts organizational strategies and employee experiences. This study explores the implications of integrating advanced technologies into HRM practices, focusing on performance, equity, communication, administrative Efficiency, and employee well-being. The research acknowledges technology's pervasive role in HRM and emphasizes the need to examine its impact comprehensively. By examining such factors, the study adds to the body of knowledge by illuminating the intricate interplay between generational and HRM dynamics. The program draws on insights from both quantitative and qualitative statistics resources using a blended-techniques approach. A sample of 120 employees in Karachi, Pakistan's corporate sector, participated in the study. For qualitative statistics, a radical evaluation of the literature changed into hired, and for quantitative records, a closed-ended survey with a five-factor Likert scale was used. The study's findings suggest that technology is having a transformative impact on contemporary HRM practices. The research found a relationship between technology integration and enhanced Efficiency, equity promotion, communication facilitation, reduced administrative burdens, improved employee well-being, and job satisfaction. This research deepens our understanding of technology's ramifications in today's organizational landscape by providing comprehensive insights into the multifaceted changes technology introduces to HRM. By merging quantitative and qualitative approaches, the study offers practical implications and avenues for further exploration in this evolving field. The study's quantitative analysis showed a significant increase in the odds of observing positive impacts with each one-unit increase in AI utilization in HRM across various dimensions. For example, a single unit increase in AI usage is associated with significant increases in the odds of improved Efficiency, fairness, communication, reduced administrative burdens, and enhanced employee well-being and job satisfaction. These findings underscore the profound influence of AI technology on HRM practices and outcomes.
REFERENTNE GRUPE KAO PERSPEKTIVE
Authors: Šibutani Tamocu
Published: November 2023

In spite of ambiguity, reference group has become an increasingly popular concept, utilized in hypotheses concerning a variety of social pehnomena. The restriction of this concepts to a single referent, namely, group whose perspective is used as a frame of reference by the actor, will increase its usefulness as an analytic tool. Shared perspectives arise through participation in common communication channels, and the cultural pluralism of modern mass societies arises from the easy accessibility of a multiplicity of channels. The concept of reference group, if defined with greater precision, can greatly facilitate research on the manner in which each actor’s orientation toward his world is structured. Key Words: Group perspective, Reference frame, Channels of communication, Social worlds
Práticas ecopedagógicas integradas no caderno viajante
Authors: Yllas Yayenca , Calmon Ana Paula Du Pin Moura , Tozato Heloisa de Camargo , Firmo Heloisa Teixeira
Published: November 2023

O trabalho foi desenvolvido na Escola Municipal Pedro Ernesto, no Rio de Janeiro, de fevereiro a dezembro de 2022, no contexto pandêmico do COVID-19. Participaram diretamente 33 estudantes do 1° ano do Ensino Fundamental e suas famílias, uma docente e uma pesquisadora. O estudo objetivou resgatar o conhecimento popular e ancestral das famílias relacionando-o aos componentes das Ciências da Natureza por meio de práticas ecopedagógicas alicerçadas na Educação Ambiental Crítica, que tiveram como eixo central o Caderno Viajante. A metodologia esteve centralizada na pesquisa-ação, complementada pela observação participante e pelas rodas de conversa. Conclui-se que o trabalho auxiliou como uma ponte entre as diversas dimensões do currículo, propiciando a pluralidade de saberes por meio da participação dos/as envolvidos.
Projeto pedagógico curricular de um curso de Ciências Biológicas
Authors: Santos Jessica Silva dos , Moreira Ana Lúcia Olivo Rosas
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar e comparar a(s) teoria(s) de currículo que constam nos projetos pedagógicos curriculares (PPCs) de um curso de Ciências Biológicas de uma universidade pública, localizada no noroeste do Paraná. Para tanto, foi realizada uma análise comparativa entre o antigo PPC, vigente entre os anos de 2011-2019 e o mais recente PPC, vigente desde 2020 até atualmente. Os dados mostraram que o antigo PPC possuía uma tendência para as teorias tradicionais, pois apresentou, principalmente conceitos de planejamento e eficiência. Já o PPC do curso em vigência apresentou uma tendência para as teorias pós-críticas, pois introduziu conceitos que discutem questões humanas, tais como, raça e sexualidade e também questões ambientais.
Reforma do ensino médio e formação de professores
Authors: Bizzo Nelio Marco Vincenzo , Garcia Paulo Sérgio
Published: November 2023

O chamado "Novo Ensino Médio" é resultado de um artefato legal, aqui discutido a partir de um resgate parcial da cronologia de eventos que tiveram início com a promulgação da Base Comum Curricular em 1998 pelo Conselho Nacional de Educação (CNE). Desde aquela época existe estreita relação entre o currículo do ensino médio, o Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) e as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para Formação de Professores. O objetivo deste texto é demonstrar que as mudanças a serem implantadas a partir da Medida Provisória 746/2016 não se limitam à educação básica, mas dizem respeito principalmente à educação superior, em especial nos cursos de formação de professores. Utilizamos elementos metodológicos de análise documental, com base em textos promocionais de órgãos do poder executivo, bem como leis, resoluções, pareceres e diretrizes, incluindo posicionamento do Fórum Nacional de Educação (FNE). Concluímos expondo três questões pouco evidentes, que não podem deixar de ser solucionadas no debate sobre a manutenção ou revogação dessa reforma educacional, em especial o direito ao magistério dos professores de Biologia no novo cenário.
O que está por trás do currículo em movimento do Distrito Federal?
Authors: Brandt Lizandra Costa Pereira , Liporini Thalita Quatrocchio
Published: November 2023

Nesta pesquisa objetivou-se investigar os pressupostos teóricos dos currículos escolares do DF sobre a concepção de ciência e conhecimento nas disciplinas de Ciências da Natureza (EFII) e Biologia (EM). Além disso, também intencionou-se analisar se tais concepções trazidas pelo CMDF e pelo CMNEMDF estão em concordância com os princípios da PHC, uma vez que tal documento afirma estar fundamentado à luz dessa teoria pedagógica contra-hegemônica. Caracterizada como uma pesquisa de análise documental, partiu-se das categorias analíticas concepção de conhecimento e concepção de ciência, orientadas por meio da categoria marxista totalidade. Os resultados obtidos inferem discordância entre o embasamento teórico dos currículos e o que é defendido pela PHC, ocasionando uma pluralidade teórico-metodológica.
A construção curricular em EJA
Authors: Torre Mariana Cassab
Published: November 2023

A pesquisa busca compreender os processos de construção dos currículos de Ciências na EJA. Apoiada em autores das teorias críticas e do pensamento freiriano, produz um contexto de inteligibilidade empenhado em analisar o currículo como uma construção social modelada pela agência de suas educadoras, em face aos condicionantes estruturais que configuram suas ações. Por meio da realização de entrevistas, a interpretação põe em relevo os movimentos que as educadoras fazem diante do desafio de superar uma identidade aulista, tensionando modos de atuação profissional na qual se busca conquistar maior autonomia e criação de desenhos curriculares próprios para a modalidade. Para tal, é exigente aprender a escutar os educandos, construir o diálogo e combater seus sentidos de autodesvalia.
Desafios e possibilidades para um currículo transformador das relações de sexo/gênero e sexualidade
Authors: Barros Carolina Moraes Martins de , Santos Caroline Alves dos , Orofino Rena de Paula , Silva Maíra Batistoni e
Published: November 2023

Consideramos o currículo como um discurso capaz de regular a prática docente e a aprendizagem dos estudantes, construído por meio de processos sociais de disputas. Organizamos evidências de como o currículo de ciências e biologia constrói e reforça desigualdades de sexo/gênero e sexualidade, nas quais o corpo cis-hetero-masculino é tomado como norma, para, posteriormente, indicar propostas curriculares para superação dessas práticas. Tais evidências foram organizadas em três eixos: i) do conhecimento científico, ii) do material didático, e iii) da ação docente. Ao organizar as reflexões e proposições sobre sexo/gênero e sexualidade na literatura de currículo e educação científica, este ensaio pode contribuir para a construção de currículo de educação em ciências impulsionadores da transformação do contexto social.
Teaching Microbiology
Authors: Goulart Aline da Silva , Rocha Kellen Mariane Athaide , Costa Márcio Tavares , Boeira Silvana Peterini , Folmer Vanderlei
Published: November 2023

O ensino da microbiologia tem se tornado cada vez mais relevante, considerando os recentes acontecimentos da sociedade. No entanto, ainda é abordado de forma simplificada. Assim, o objetivo do estudo é entender como o tema está sendo desenvolvido. Para isso, foi desenvolvido um questionário online, e a coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da técnica bola de neve. Os resultados obtidos indicam que os professores abordam os microrganismos por meio de teorias existentes na literatura, sendo os livros didáticos os materiais mais utilizados. Ainda assim, os microrganismos, na maioria das vezes, são considerados abordados apenas em seus aspectos negativos. A partir disso, elaborou-se uma cartilha com o objetivo de contribuir com o processo de ensino e aprendizagem do tema.
Regulações e sistemas de raciocínio nas políticas de currículo
Authors: Massarani Maíra Clasen , Santos Andre Vitor Fernandes dos
Published: November 2023

O texto se propõe a apresentar uma análise acerca de como o enunciado sobre investigação científica escolar vem sendo veiculado em diferentes momentos históricos no âmbito das disciplinas escolares Ciências e Biologia e nas políticas de currículo contemporâneas. As análises realizadas se baseiam na abordagem discursiva para a produção de uma História do Currículo. Sinalizamos a forma como a investigação científica é retratada na BNCC e no Currículo em Movimento, política curricular do Distrito Federal. Ao apresentar as análises sinalizamos como os princípios são traduzidos no âmbito das formulações curriculares e indicamos a necessidade de se apostar em uma agenda de pesquisa que explore como tais traduções se dão no contexto da prática.
Editorial
Authors: Santos Sandro Prado , Barzano Marco Antonio Leandro , Carmo Edinaldo Medeiros , Azevedo Maicon Jeferson da Costa
Published: November 2023

Texto do Editorial da Edição Especial - Dossiê Temático "Currículo e Ensino de Biologia".
O corpo orgânico é um objeto científico unicamente biológico?
Authors: Garcia-Severino Fulvio Cesar
Published: November 2023

Este artigo questiona a apropriação do corpo biológico como objeto científico e padrão de inteligibilidade para as diversas experiências corpóreas dos sujeitos. Por meio de pesquisa genealógica, o estudo do qual este texto derivou analisou textos dos séculos xviii e xix para compreender como o corpo orgânico foi produzido cientificamente, sobretudo pela Fisiologia e pela Anatomia. Destacam-se os embates científicos, políticos, econômicos e sociais que, apagados da história linearizada da ciência, surgem como componentes importantes para que diversos corpos considerados abjetos tenham possibilidade de futuro. São também apresentadas duas discussões atuais (o caso da covid-19 e do TDAH), que, agregando conhecimentos não biológicos (das áreas da Ciências Humanas), trazem possibilidades de rompimento com a biologização dos corpos e de suas experiências.
A pandemia de COVID-19 como temática curricular
Authors: Santos Luiza Souza dos , Valdanha Neto Diógenes
Published: November 2023

Realizou-se um estudo qualitativo em uma rede municipal de ensino para compreender como a pandemia de COVID-19 foi abordada no currículo das séries finais do Ensino Fundamental no ano de 2020.  A análise de conteúdo, de um total de 28329 atividades não presenciais, revelou que apenas 2,44% delas dialogavam com a pandemia. Constatou-se que 91% dessas atividades foram desenvolvidas sob a perspectiva da convivência com o risco de desastre, enquanto 1,5% delas nutriam uma atitude de questionamento. A literatura da educação CTS permitiu reconhecer que predominaram abordagens da promoção de “percepções” sobre a pandemia, também evidenciando certo esvaziamento das intencionalidades de “questionamentos” sobre interrelações CTS. São apontados caminhos para uma abordagem sociocientífica dessa temática nos currículos de ciências e biologia.
Abordagem de questões sociocientíficas no ensino de Biologia como mecanismo de fortalecimento do protagonismo juvenil
Authors: Moreira Maria Daiane Lopes , Freitas Herikson Araújo de
Published: November 2023

O Protagonismo Juvenil é entendido como a capacidade dos adolescentes em participarem, de forma ativa, de atividades ou projetos de caráter público, exercendo papel transformador na sociedade. Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar a influência da abordagem de temáticas sociocientíficas, no ensino de biologia, como mecanismo de fortalecimento do protagonismo juvenil. Na coleta de dados, foram realizadas entrevistas com professores de biologia e grupo focal com estudantes do ensino médio. A organização dos dados foi feita por meio da análise das falas dos alunos, e das entrevistas aplicadas com os professores.  Questões ambientais e sociais foram selecionadas e discutidas no grupo focal. Notou-se que a abordagem de aspectos sociocientíficos, nas aulas de biologia, pode desenvolver o protagonismo em estudantes da educação básica.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Food and You 2: Wave 6
Authors: Parnell Charlotte , Armstrong Beth , King Lucy , Clifford Robin , Jitlal Mark , Mears Katie , Menash Daniel
Published: November 2023

Food and You 2 is a biannual ‘Official Statistic’ survey commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The survey measures self-reported consumers’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues amongst adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This report presents main findings from the Food and You 2: Wave 6 ‘Eating out and takeaway’ module relating to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). In this module respondents are asked about their awareness, use and attitudes towards the FHRS. This module is included within the Food and You 2 survey on an annual basis. Fieldwork for Food and You 2: Wave 6 was conducted between 12th October 2022 and 10th January 2023. Around 6,000 adults (16 years or over) from around 4,000 households across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland completed the survey (see Annex A for more information about the methodology). In Wave 6, 4,918 adults across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland completed the online or postal version of the ‘Eating out and takeaway’ module which is presented in this report. Depending on their reported knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, not every respondent will answer every question in the survey or module.
Оценка влияния частотно-регулируемых асинхронных электроприводов на функционирование судовых энергетических установок и их элементов
Authors: Белей Валерий Феодосиевич , Коротких Кирилл Викторович
Published: November 2023

Показано, что использование в судовых энергетических установках энергосберегающих частотно-регулируемых асинхронных электроприводов вместо традиционных (контактор-асинхронный двигатель) позволяет снизить потребление электроэнергии в долевых режимах в разы, значительно расширить функциональные возможности оборудования. Однако при работе частотно-регулируемого электропривода имеет место эмиссия в питающую сеть высших гармоник тока, а к асинхронному электродвигателю наряду с основной гармони-кой подаются гармоники напряжения. Гармоники тока, распространяясь по си-стеме электроснабжения, приводят к снижению эффективности работы элементов судовых энергетических установок, в состав которых они входят. Установлено, что во всех режимах работы электропривода имеют место высокие значения потребляемой реактивной мощности. При большом числе частотно-регулируемых асинхронных электроприводов на судне будет невозможна полная загрузка дизель-генераторов по активной мощности. При работе частотно-регулируемого электропривода эмиссируются в питающую сеть гармоники тока, кратные трем. Эти гармоники являются токами нулевой последовательности. Так как судовая сеть не имеет нулевого провода, то ток третьей гармоники от одной фазы замыкается по проводам двух других фаз. Этот ток создает в электрических машинах поле нулевой последовательности с вытекающими последствиями. Наибольший интерес вызывают результаты экспериментальных исследований спектра вибраций при 10 %-й нагрузке на валу асинхронного двигателя: на частоте, близкой к 20 Гц, что может свидетельствовать о несимметрии полюсов исследуемого асинхронного двигателя; на частоте 300 Гц от взаимодействия моментов пятой (обратной последовательности) и седьмой (прямой последовательности) гармоник; на частоте 50 Гц, обусловленной воздействием основной гармоники.