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Public Nuisance Claims Against Gun Sellers: New Insights and Challenges
Authors: Eggen Jean , Culhane John
Published: October 2024

Gun violence continues unabated. Regulation of these deadly instruments is woefully inadequate, and legislatures are compounding the problem by barring or restricting access to the courts for the death and injuries that guns cause. In short, Congress and state legislators have repeatedly acquiesced to the demands of the gun lobby.

During the past several years, cities have struck back by filing public nuisance claims against those gun sellers whose practices pose a risk to the public's health and safety. After a slow start, public nuisance claims have recently gained traction in state appellate courts, which are increasingly coming to realize and respect the core mission of public nuisance law. Such claims differ in essential ways from private claims as they do not seek to recover for injuries caused by guns, but rather allow municipalities to protect their citizens from the gun violence. Indeed, such nuisance abatement is a central component of the state's police power, which requires states and their political divisions to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Several public nuisance claims seeking to compel gun makers and sellers to refrain from practices that increase the already high risk of death or injury from their products have been permitted to survive the pleading stage. This is a salutary development and reflects better judicial understanding of the difference between nuisance law and tort law. This Article lauds these developments while undertaking a critical assessment of recent cases.

Part I provides an overview of public nuisance law and discusses some important differences between claims brought by public entities and those brought by private citizens. Part II goes into detail regarding the nature of the public nuisance caused by the conduct of gun sellers. In Part III, the Authors examine some of the recent decisions in which public nuisance claims against these gun dealers have been allowed to survive a motion to dismiss, a previously insuperable hurdle, while in Part IV they analyze the significance of these small victories for the future of similar litigation. Finally in Part V, the Authors describe legislative efforts to shield gun makers from these lawsuits and note flaws in the purported justifications for such legislation.
Standard of Review for Prosecutorial Use of Race Evidence During Trial
Authors: Chung Peter
Published: October 2024

This Note argues that unfettered use of cultural evidence by prosecutors creates the same problems as would the use of evidence of race to show propensity of the accused to act. Using Wisconsin v. Chu as a case study, the author demonstrates that cultural evidence, just as any other evidence to show propensity to act, must rest upon the proper evidentiary foundation and that prosecutors must be sharply constrained in their use of cultural evidence.
State Legislation and Human Trafficking: Helpful or Harmful?
Authors: Richard Stephanie
Published: October 2024

Human trafficking is the modern day form of slavery. Despite the fact that thousands of people are trafficked into the United Sates each year, the majority of U.S. citizens are not aware of the nature and extent of this problem. In 2000, the U.S. government passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA) to combat this grave human rights abuse. This federal legislation takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the problem of human trafficking in the United States by acknowledging that effective prosecution cannot occur without safeguards and benefits for trafficking victims. To this end, the VTVPA enumerates many social services and individual rights to better protect victims. States, however, as they begin to pass legislation to combat the problem of human trafficking in their own jurisdictions, are not adopting the comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking taken by the VTVPA. State legislation has mainly focused on a mere criminalization approach, and this raises serious concerns about necessary victim protections and effective prosecutions of these cases.

This Note outlines the problem of trafficking of persons into the United States, how previous laws did not address the problem, and the essential provisions in the V'VPA that protect victims of human trafficking in the United States. It then examines current state legislation passed to combat the problem of human trafficking and weighs the benefits and possible negative consequences for victims of the mere criminalization approach taken by states. This Note argues that state legislation, which thus far has not included any of the comprehensive protections for victims found in the VTVPA, raises serious concerns about victims' access to social service benefits, immigration status, witness protection, effective investigations, and legal remedies. Given these concerns, this Note concludes that states should tailor future legislation in this area to more fully meet the needs of victims. States should enact legislation criminalizing human trafficking only if the needs of victims are considered and should take a holistic approach in their own state legislation by adopting provisions similar to those found in the VTVPA.
State Sentencing Policy and New Prison Admissions
Authors: Trachtenberg Ben
Published: October 2024

As the academy's focus has turned to sentencing in the wake of Blakely v. Washington and United States v. Booker, most commentators have continued their benign neglect of actual sentencing practices as they occur in state courts, not to mention whether and how such policies are effective in achieving the goals of criminal justice.

This Note examines trends in state sentencing policies and prison populations from the perspective of a would-be state reformer hoping to decrease her state's prison budget. Economic pressures, efficiency arguments, and social justice claims have combined to cause some states to desire lower prison populations, but few empirical studies exist of how states actually go about reducing their prison costs.

This Note begins with an examination of twenty years of prison admissions data, tracking the trends of new admissions into state prison systems. After identifying outlier states-those states whose low admissions defied national and regional trends-the Note presents three state case studies evaluating the policy choices contributing to the lower admissions. Next, recommendations are made for would-be reformers based on these results.

In addition to incarceration alternatives, special focus is placed on North Carolina's "fiscal note" program, which, coupled with computer modeling of expected prison populations, has helped the state conduct informed debate about criminal sentencing. In the wake of sentencing reforms, the state has moved from having the nation's top incarceration rate to a place in the middle of the pack, an impressive result given the continued priority of tough sentences for violent offenders.
A utilização de cartoons para investigar as concepções dos licenciandos em Ciências Biológicas sobre processos evolutivos
Authors: Lunardi Larissa , Marques Keiciane Canabarro Drehmer , Schetinger Maria Rosa Chitolina
Published: October 2024

Apesar de a evolução biológica significar e integrar a Biologia, são identificadas lacunas e dificuldades conceituais relacionados a essa temática. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar concepções equivocadas de licenciandos em Ciências Biológicas sobre processos evolutivos por meio de situações ilustradas em cartoons. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários online com todas as turmas de professores em formação inicial em Ciências Biológicas de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior do Noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul durante uma aula inaugural do curso em 2022. O questionário tinha 14 questões e as perguntas foram apresentadas em forma de cartoons, os quais abordavam determinadas situações e personagens que opinavam sobre as mesmas, sendo que os acadêmicos escolhiam a fala mais adequada para a situação. Foram selecionadas as duas questões com maior divergência para serem analisadas neste estudo. Treze licenciandos responderam ao questionário, sendo que apenas quatro acertaram a primeira questão, que tratava de eventos aleatórios da evolução, e três, a segunda, que abordava a adaptação. Embora este trabalho apresente limitações, identificam-se dificuldades na compreensão de conceitos evolutivos, o que pode dificultar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem de evolução biológica em sala de aula, e expor lacunas na formação.
A abordagem de questões sociais em pesquisas sobre Clubes de Ciências: apontamentos a partir de uma metanálise qualitativa
Authors: Lorenzi Filho Luiz Alberto , Lima Valderez Marina do Rosário
Published: October 2024

Este estudo tem como questão norteadora “quais temáticas sociais são abordadas nas pesquisas sobre Clubes de Ciências (CC)?”, com o objetivo de reunir estudos nacionais e internacionais sobre os CC para elencar apontamentos que justifiquem a importância da inserção de questões sociais contemporâneas nesses espaços. Para isso, utilizou-se da metanálise qualitativa como tipo de pesquisa, num movimento exploratório e interpretativo. Como base de dados para busca das produções, foram utilizadas a biblioteca da Rede Internacional de Clubes de Ciências (RICC), Rede SCIELO e ERIC. Ao total foram selecionadas 14 produções que abordavam temáticas sociais em CC, entre elas: 4 artigos nacionais, 5 artigos internacionais e 5 dissertações. Os estudos foram organizados em um corpus e analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo – Categorial Temática, proposta por Bardin (1977). Por meio da Análise de Conteúdo, os estudos foram agrupados em três categorias de acordo com o enfoque social: 1. Estudos com enfoque ambiental; 2. Estudos com enfoque histórico-cultural; 3. Estudos com enfoque em inclusão e diversidade. Após a análise dos dados, verificou-se que a inserção de temáticas sociais nos CC é relevante, uma vez que permitem maior aproximação da ciência aos múltiplos contextos de vida dos estudantes.
TICs no Ensino de Química: propostas e análises no contexto do estágio supervisionado
Authors: Bento Andressa Soares , Paula Charlene Barbosa de , Sangiogo Fábio André
Published: October 2024

A utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) exerce um papel cada vez mais importante no dia a dia das pessoas e na educação. Esta pesquisa analisa a experiência do Estágio Supervisionado que mobilizou o uso de diferentes TICs em aulas de Química para o 1º ano do Ensino Médio, no contexto do ensino remoto. Com o intuito de auxiliar na qualificação docente e discente, foram utilizadas diferentes TICs, como: ferramentas do Google, Mentimeter, Phet Colorado, Kahoot! e Instagram. Os resultados mostram que as TICs, no contexto do ensino remoto, se aliaram ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem de Química, despertando o interesse dos estudantes, a interação com os conteúdos químicos e a socialização entre a professora e os colegas. Além disso, o movimento de uso e de reflexão sobre diferentes TICs possibilita a qualificação do processo de formação docente.
Formação continuada de professores: um olhar sobre as pesquisas nacionais de Ensino de Ciências
Authors: Alonço Mayra , Kunzler Kathia Regina , Morschheiser Luana Marciele , Leite Rosana Franzen
Published: October 2024

A formação de professores é um processo contínuo que engloba a interconexão entre a história pessoal do educador, sua formação inicial em cursos de licenciatura e a formação continuada para o desenvolvimento profissional constante. Nessa perspectiva, diversas pesquisas são desenvolvidas com foco na formação continuada de professores, assim como, documentos oficiais que buscam regulamentá-la. O objetivo do estudo é investigar o que as pesquisas nacionais relacionadas à formação continuada de professores de Ciências têm desenvolvido nas ações formativas da área de Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias no período de 2019 a 2023. A pesquisa é de abordagem qualitativa do tipo bibliográfica, desenvolvida com base nas publicações disponíveis no Portal de Periódicos da Capes. Compuseram o corpus de análise 36 artigos, analisados com apoio do software IRAMUTEQ. As discussões ocorreram em três categorias: Aspectos da ação formativa; Contexto educacional protagonista da ação formativa; Aspectos da ação formativa pela perspectiva dos participantes. Foram evidenciadas relações preexistentes entre as categorias 1 e 3, com preocupações sobre a prática docente. A categoria 2 apresenta aspectos discutidos ao longo das formações e que tem relação direta com a prática docente, os documentos oficiais regentes do ensino, além da preocupação com os materiais didáticos.
Editorial: Pesquisas Sul-Americanas em Ensino de Ciências
Authors: Santos Rosemar Ayres dos
Published: October 2024

Esta edição especial da Revista Insignare Scientia (RIS): Pesquisas Sul-Americanas em Ensino de Ciências está composta por artigos decorrentes de pesquisas apresentadas no II Simpósio Sul-Americano de Pesquisa em Ensino de Ciências – II SSAPEC – realizado no formato on-line entre os dias 30 de outubro e 01 de novembro de 2023.O evento, promovido pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências (PPGEC) da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), campus Cerro Largo, objetivou fortalecer e divulgar resultados de diferentes pesquisas realizadas no âmbito do Ensino de Ciências e áreas afins, promovendo o intercâmbio de conhecimentos e fomentando um espaço de interação, discussões e debates.Para tal, contou com oficinas, palestras, mesa redonda e apresentação oral de trabalhos. Teve como público-alvo mestrandos/as, doutorandos/as e docentes de programas de Pós-Graduação, estudantes de graduação da UFFS e de diferentes instituições sul-americanas de ensino superior que desenvolvem pesquisa em ensino de Ciências e áreas afins.Neste âmbito, foram submetidos 261 trabalhos nas modalidades de resumo e resumo expandido, sendo 221 aprovados para apresentação. Destes, 204 foram apresentados, dentre os resumos expandidos, a partir da avaliação de pareceristas, foram selecionados 20 para compor a edição especial da RIS e os/as autores/as convidados/as para ampliação, desse modo, os trabalhos seguiram o trâmite normal de submissão na RIS, ou seja, seguiram as diretrizes da RIS para publicação de artigos e foram avaliados por pares após ampliação. Os trabalhos selecionados compunham os sete eixos temáticos do II SSAPEC: Formação de professores de Ciências; História, Sociologia, Filosofia e Epistemologia das Ciências; Alfabetização Científica, Educação ambiental e Estudos CTS/CTSA; Processos de Ensino e de aprendizagem e o Ensino de Ciências; Metodologias de Ensino de Ciências; Temas contemporâneos (Educação Inclusiva, em Saúde, do Campo, Quilombola, Questões de Gênero e afins). Assim, os artigos que integram esta edição especial divulgam diferentes pesquisas realizadas por pesquisadores/as de instituições sul-americanas de ensino superior, perpassando a partir de diferentes perspectivas teórico-metodológicas a formação inicial e continuada de professores/as, saberes e práticas docentes, níveis, modalidades e metodologias de ensino, livro didático, questões epistemológicas e socioambientais, dentre outras temáticas.Face ao exposto, agradeço a importante colaboração das editoras e assistentes de edição, avaliadores e as avaliadoras, componentes da Comissão Científica, autores/pesquisadores e autoras/pesquisadoras que aceitaram o convite para a submissão de artigos e a todos e todas que de alguma forma contribuíram para a realização desta edição especial da RIS.
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Deep Reinforcement Learning in Autonomous Vehicles: An Indian Perspective
Authors: Dr. Arvind Sharma
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the application of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) in developing autonomous vehicles within the Indian context. India presents a unique challenge for autonomous systems due to its complex traffic conditions, varied road infrastructures, and lack of standardized traffic rules. The study analyzes how DRL can be utilized to train autonomous vehicles to navigate these environments effectively. Techniques such as Deep Q-Networks (DQNs) and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) are discussed with case studies on simulation environments. The research further examines the potential economic and societal impacts of autonomous vehicles in India, focusing on scalability, affordability, and adaptation to local conditions
Conversational AI in E-Commerce: Enhancing Customer Experience in Indian Online Retail
Authors: Dr. Sushmita Rao
Published: October 2024

With the rise of e-commerce in India, businesses are increasingly leveraging Conversational AI to enhance customer engagement and service delivery. This paper explores the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI chatbots in Indian online retail platforms. The study focuses on the deployment of AI-driven virtual assistants to streamline customer service, order tracking, and personalized product recommendations. By analyzing customer interactions with Conversational AI systems, the paper assesses the impact of these technologies on customer satisfaction and business efficiency. Additionally, challenges like language diversity, user trust, and data security in the Indian context are discussed
Risk Compliance in Indian Banking: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Fraud Detection
Authors: Dr. Amit Joshi
Published: October 2024

The Indian banking sector is increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance risk compliance and fraud detection. This paper explores how AI-based solutions are transforming the regulatory compliance landscape in Indian banks. By using machine learning models such as Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Decision Trees, banks can detect fraudulent activities, money laundering, and suspicious transactions in real-time. The study evaluates the effectiveness of AI-driven systems in reducing false positives while ensuring compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Additionally, the paper discusses the implementation challenges of these technologies, including data privacy concerns and regulatory compliance.
POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE HUMANIZAÇÃO EM DISPUTA: uma análise crítica das contradições da saúde no capitalismo
Authors: Jesus Giovanni Amadeu de , Pereira Vinícius Araújo , Serrano Luzia Cristina de Almeida , Mangas Barbeiro Rafael
Published: October 2024

A presente pesquisa, através de fundamentação teórico-metodológica marxista e contribuições bibliográficas desta tradição, visou compreender a Política Nacional de Humanização e os processos de saúde que a circunscrevem. Buscou-se o entendimento desta política através de abordagem crítica e ontológica, viabilizando uma análise que ultrapasse dimensões unicamente operacionais ou fragmentadas das contradições imanentes do capitalismo. Embora o estudo deste objeto não se esgote na presente pesquisa, esta investigação permitiu evidenciar como a Política Nacional de Humanização caracteriza um momento de disputa pelo direcionamento da saúde no interior do modo de produção capitalista, sendo condicionada por processos de desumanização engendrados pela reificação advinda da dinâmica de (re)produção desta sociabilidade, dinâmica que impreterivelmente corresponde um momento da totalidade social.
PARTICULARIDADES DO MERCADO DE TRABALHO DO DISTRITO FEDERAL
Authors: Ghiraldelli Reginaldo , Soares Carvalho Lucas Tenório
Published: October 2024

Este artigo analisa as particularidades do mercado de trabalho do Distrito Federal a partir das transformações ocorridas no mundo do trabalho nas últimas décadas e suas implicações para os direitos e as formas laborais contemporâneas. Como parâmetro analítico considera a estruturação do mercado de trabalho nacional, sua formação sócio-histórica, seus indicadores econômicos e sociodemográficos. Sob a ótica das novas configurações e sociabilidade do trabalho no capitalismo brasileiro, o artigo enfatiza o Distrito Federal com o intuito de compreender elementos ideopolíticos, socioeconômicos e territoriais que contribuíram para a sedimentação do mercado de trabalho local. A pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, consistiu no acesso às fontes bibliográficas, documentais e secundárias sobre o tema, recorrendo a bancos de dados para a obtenção de informações sobre o mercado de trabalho brasileiro e mais especificamente do Distrito Federal. Conclui-se, a partir dos achados da pesquisa, que a constituição do mercado de trabalho local é marcada por desigualdades, segregação, exclusão, precarização e isso se perpetua nos dias atuais.
EXPLORING EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND BARRIERS IN TRANSITION TO INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGY IN AGRO-SECTOR INDUSTRIES WITH REFERENCE TO BENGALURU
Authors: Arpitha C  , Dr. Leela M H
Published: October 2024

The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Robotics and Internet of Things, is transforming agro-based sectors, improving productivity and operational efficiency. This study seeks to investigate the motivating factors that impact employees in agro-based industries when integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, as well as the challenges they encounter during this transformation. It indicates that intrinsic motivation, stemming from opportunities for creativity and independence, significantly influences employee engagement. Furthermore, the research emphasizes a significant lack of longitudinal studies focusing on the enduring impacts of technology adoption on employee motivation and retention. The findings highlight the significance of creating robust training initiatives and fostering an encouraging organizational environment to ease the shift towards Industry 4.0. This study enhances comprehension of how technological progress affects employee experiences in agro-based sectors, offering valuable insights for policymakers and industry leaders seeking to improve workforce readiness and motivation amidst digital transformation.
KEY WORDS: Technological Advancement, Organizational Readiness, Employee motivation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Employee Challenges
TINGKAT KEBUGARAN JASMANI SISWA KELAS VI SD MUHAMMADIYAH 5 SURAKARTA
Authors: Prasasti Ardya Resti
Published: October 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kebugaran jasmani siswa kelas VI SD Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah non eksperimen. Jenis penelitan ini yaitu penelitian kuantitatif. Sasaran dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa-siswa kelas VI SD Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta. Sebelum melakukan proses pengambilan data, peneliti melakukan observasi ke sekolah sehingga ditemukannya masalah tersebut. Proses pengambilan data dilakukan dalam satu hari dengan rangkaian tes sesuai dengan Tes Kebugaran Jasmani Indonesia (TKJI) yaitu lari 40 meter, gantung angkat tubuh, baring duduk, loncat tegak, dan lari 600 meter. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Siswa yang termasuk kriteria Baik Sekali memiliki presentase sebesar 3% dengan jumlah 1 siswa, kriteria Baik memiliki presentase sebesar 33% dengan jumlah siswa 10, kriteria Sedang memiliki presentase sebesar 57% dengan jumlah 17 siswa, kriteria Kurang memiliki presentase sebesar 6% dengan jumlah 2 siswa, dan kriteria Kurang Sekali dengan presentase sebesar 0% dengan jumlah 0 siswa, sehingga siswa kelas VI SD Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta memiliki tingkat kebugaran jasmani dengan kriteria Sedang yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata 17,23.
Abnormal uterine bleeding and its causes. Literature review
Authors: Vygivska Liudmyla A. , Rudenko Lesia A. , Pliekhova Olesia O. , Rakytianskyi Igor Yu.
Published: October 2024

Based on the analysis of information from available sources of scientific literature, the article provides an overview of the problem of abnormal uterine bleeding and its causes. Preservation of women’s reproductive health is an urgent problem of the whole world. AUB is a debilitating symptom that affects a large number of women and one of the most common gynecological abnormalities. АUB, as a rule, does not threaten a woman’s life, but significantly decreases its quality. Menstrual disorders affect all aspects of a woman’s life, even increasing the risk of premature death. Women with AUB are more likely to seek medical care due to social and physical factors, while 50% of female patients have mental health problems due to anxiety and depression. Structural causes of uterine bleeding increase as a woman ages, which can affect reproductive health. Extragenital disorders are considered one of the most frequent causes of AUB. This is explained by the features of the endometrium, the state of which is influenced by general changes in a woman’s hormonal status and the functional state of some organs and systems. AUB can be caused by diseases of the thyroid gland, uncorrected diabetes, obesity, blood coagulation disorders (most often von Willebrand’s disease), infectious diseases, certain drugs (corticosteroids, antipsychotic or antiepileptic drugs), climate change and diet, psychological stress, etc. Management of patients with abnormal uterine bleeding is a complex problem that should include assessment of gynecological status and consultation of related specialists (endocrinologists, cardiologists, etc.).
Kedwibahasaan Masyarakat Sasak di Desa Labuhan Burung: Kajian Sosiolinguistik
Authors: Ariadi Mahju , Putra Erwinsyah
Published: October 2024

Kebiasaan berbicara dua bahasa saat berinteraksi dengan orang lain disebut kedwibhasaan. Oleh karena itu, gejala penggunaan dua bahasa ini akan lebih kompleks jika unsur-unsur dari bahasa lain ditambahkan. Kerumitan ini berasal dari kenyataan bahwa mereka harus menentukan dengan bahasa apakah cara terbaik untuk berkomunikasi satu sama lain atau tidak. Selain itu, penutur harus dapat memilih bahasa atau variasi kode yang sesuai dengan keadaan. Kasus semacam ini menarik untuk diteliti. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengklasifikasikan bentuk penggunaan kedwibahasaan pada masyarakat sasak di Desa Labuhan Burung. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah tuturan penutur sasak yang mengandung kedwibahasaan. Metode yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatlif yaitu mendeskripsikan bentuk kedwibahasaan yang digunakan oleh penutur sasak di desa Labuhan Burung. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik catat, simak libat cakap, dan rekam. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa ada tiga jenis kedwibahasaan yang dituturkan penutur sasak di Desa Labuhan Burung. Penggunaan kedwibahasaan tersebut berupa; 1) kedwibahasaan majemuk; 2) kedwibahasaan sejajar; 3) kedwibahasaan subordinatif. Dengan demikian, masyarakat Sasak di Desa Labuhan Burung termasuk dalam masyarakat dwibahasa karena mampu menggunakan dua bahasa dalam berintraksi sehari-hari.
Spirituality of a Christian Leader (Implications of the Book of Nehemiah)
Authors: Esterani Esterani , Theodorus Theodorus , Resti Resti , Weldy Weldy , Dandi Dandi
Published: October 2024

Leadership is a familiar topic of discussion. In this era of globalization, leadership has increasingly become a subject of human attention. Numerous pieces of literature on leadership can be found, and seminars, workshops, and meetings discussing leadership are held everywhere. This shows that today, people place significant emphasis on leadership. Leadership is a determining factor in the success or failure of achieving goals in any community. The church, as a community, also recognizes the importance of leadership in achieving its objectives. The accomplishment of goals is closely tied to the role of a leader. Therefore, specific qualifications are needed for a Christian leader. One essential qualification for a Christian leader is spiritual qualification. This journal discusses the spiritual qualifications of a Christian leader, drawing implications from the Book of Nehemiah. One of the key factors contributing to Nehemiah's success in leadership was his spirituality.
English Proficiency Levels of Vocational Lecturers at Hasnur Polytechnic Banjarmasin based on TOEFL Test
Authors: Hamrani Hamrani
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the English proficiency levels of vocational lecturers at Hasnur Polytechnic in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. An analysis of their English proficiency is needed by measuring their TOEFL score. The researcher gave a TOEFL test to 25 lecturers as research subjects. TOEFL ability is mapped into the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR), measured at four different levels, namely A2, B1, B2, and C1. This research method is quantitative research design, and using a descriptive analysis. The objective is to identify proficiency levels and analyze of the vocational lecturers’ English skills. The results indicate a wide range of proficiency, with most lecturers falling within the Elementary level (A2), one lecturer at the basic user level, a smaller portion at the Intermediate level (B1), and there is no achieving Upper intermediate proficiency (B2) and advanced level (C1). This study provides insights into the current state of English language skills among vocational lecturers and highlights areas for potential improvement. The findings suggest the need for targeted language training programs to enhance English proficiency, which is essential for academic and professional development.
Thresholds for Patterns in Random Permutations with a Given Number of Inversions
Authors: Bevan David , Threlfall Dan
Published: October 2024

We explore how the asymptotic structure of a random permutation of $[n]$ with $m$ inversions evolves, as $m$ increases, establishing thresholds for the appearance and disappearance of any classical, consecutive or vincular pattern. The threshold for the appearance of a classical pattern depends on the greatest number of inversions in any of its sum indecomposable components.
Stabilities for Non-Uniform $t$-Intersecting Families
Authors: Li Yongtao , Wu Biao
Published: October 2024

The study of intersection problems on families of sets is one of the most important topics in extremal combinatorics. As we all know, the extremal problems involving certain intersection constraints are equivalent to that with the union properties by taking complement of sets. A family of sets is called s-union if the union of any two sets in this family has size at most s. Katona [Acta Math. Hungar. 15 (1964)] provided the maximum size of an s-union family of sets of [n], and he also determined the extremal families up to isomorphism. Recently, Frankl [J. Combin. Theory Ser. B 122 (2017)] sharpened this result by establishing the maximum size of an s-union family that is not a subfamily of the so-called Katona family. In this paper, we determine the maximum size of an s-union family that is neither contained in the Katona family nor in the Frankl family. Moreover, we characterize all extremal families achieving the upper bounds.
Efeitos agudos de uma corrida de 5km sobre sensibilidade e pressão plantares e controle postural em atletas amadores de corrida: um estudo quasi-experimental
Authors: Machado Mathias Sosa , Dos Santos Gislaine Regina Santos , Carpes Felipe P
Published: October 2024

Introdução: Conhecer como a sensibilidade cutânea, a pressão plantar e a estabilidade mudam em resposta ao exercício de corrida pode ajudar treinadores e fisioterapeutas e melhor planejar a recuperação pós-exercício. A aplicação prática desse conhecimento envolve não apenas esportistas em treinamento, mas também em processos de reabilitação.
Objetivo: Examinar os efeitos agudos de uma corrida de 5 km sobre a sensibilidade e a pressão plantares e sobre o controle postural em atletas amadores de corrida de fundo.
Métodos: Estudo quasi-experimental, do qual participaram 11 corredores (sexo masculino, com médias: de idade 35±15 anos; de estatura 1,75±0,05m e de massa corporal 77,70±8,70kg. Foram avaliados: sensibilidade tátil plantar (estesiômetro), pressão plantar (baropodômetro) e controle postural (centro de pressão durante a postura em pé) pré, imediatamente após, 15min e 30min uma sessão de corrida de 5 km em uma esteira.
Resultados: Houve aumento significativo na sensibilidade tátil do mediopé, na pressão plantar média e na área de contato na região do antepé, com efeitos que perduraram por até 15 min após o término do exercício. As medidas de controle postural indicaram maior oscilação corporal, especialmente na direção anteroposterior até 30min após o exercício.
Conclusão: A escolha de exercícios, após uma sessão de corrida, deve considerar o efeito negativo agudo sobre a capacidade de controle postural em corredores, decorrentes de um deslocamento do peso corporal à frente, aumentando a demanda de pressão no mediopé e no antepé e, possivelmente, requerendo maior recrutamento do tríceps sural para a manutenção do controle da estabilidade.
Considerações metodológicas para o desenvolvimento de estudos de revisão sistemática
Authors: Pierre Júnior Gelson Luiz , Jacinto Douglas de Castro , Rosa Samir , Nogueira Carlos José , Ferreira Fabrícia Geralda , Mello Danielli
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A revisão sistemática (RS) tem como principal característica verificar nas mais diversas áreas do conhecimento o que existe descrito na literatura sobre uma determinada temática sintetizando em um único trabalho. Sua elaboração requer prática, estudo e o conhecimento de algumas particularidades.
Objetivo: Apresentar considerações metodológicas quanto ao planejamento e condução de estudos do tipo RS, buscando identificar a organização de uma sequência ordenada e demais aspectos envolvidos em seu desenvolvimento.
Métodos: Estudo de análise qualitativa metodológica utilizando a pesquisa bibliográfica.
Resultados: Foram identificadas sete etapas sequenciais do processo de elaboração de uma RS: 1)Pergunta da pesquisa; 2)Protocolo de revisão; 3)Busca sistemática; 4)Seleção dos estudos; 5)Leitura e avaliação da qualidade metodológica ou risco de viés nos estudos; 6)Síntese e análise; e 7)Redação do relatório, avaliação da certeza das evidências e futura publicação.
Conclusão: O presente estudo representa um guia metodológico completo para a condução de estudos de RS de alta qualidade.
RNA Knowledge Graph Analysis via Embedding Methods
Authors: Torgano Francesco , Cavalleri Emanuele , Gliozzo Jessica , Stacchietti Federico , Saitto Emanuele , Mesiti Marco , Casiraghi Elena , Valentini Giorgio
Published: October 2024

Recent advances in RNA technologies opened the avenue to the design of novel vaccines as witnessed by the success of the COVID-19 vaccine and also by new ongoing vaccines for cancer. New drugs based on non-coding RNA can also be developed at lower costs considering the relatively simple structure of these molecules with respect to classical recombinant protein technologies. We recently developed RNA-KG, a biomedical Knowledge Graph focused on RNA, collecting information from more than 50 public databases and bio-medical ontologies to support the study of RNA and the design of novel RNA-based drugs. In this work we show that, by applying inductive machine learning methods on top of embedded node and edges obtained by applying classical Graph Representation Learning methods, we can accurately predict the entities and the relationships between entities included in RNA-KG. Our results open the way to the analysis and the discovery of novel relationships between RNAs and other bio-molecules and medical concepts represented in RNA-KG.
МЕРЕЖА ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ: СТАН І ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Lugovyi Volodymyr
Published: October 2024

У статті, з огляду на положення Стратегії розвитку вищої освіти в Україні на 2022-2032 роки, провідний світовий, зокрема європейський, досвід вдосконалення університетських мереж, розглянуто вітчизняну мережу закладів вищої освіти. Показано її теперішні неефективності та обґрунтовано об’єктивні особливості досконалого стану. Аргументовано необхідність при оптимізації мережі використовувати рейтингові і класифікаційні механізми її оцінювання та мотивації перспективного розвитку. Надано практичні пропозиції до проєкту операційного плану реалізації Стратегії у 2025-2028 роках, що важливі для підвищення конкурентоспроможності і привабливості української вищої освіти, її внеску у посилення обороноздатності і прискорення повоєнного відновлення країни, подальшої євроінтеграції держави.
High molecular compounds of Azeri oil field
Authors:   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Huseynova B.A. , Aliyev B.M. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Gafarova N.F. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the results of the study of the composition of the vacuum residue of oil from the Azeri field, which is produced in Azerbaijan sector from Caspian sea a depth of 3000–4000 m. The oil is light, low-sulfur, paraffinic (5.1 % solid paraffins), contains a small amount of heteroatoms, without asphaltenes. The vacuum residue (>450 oC) was separated into naphthene-paraffin, aromatic and resin components with the method of column liquid eluent-adsorption chromatography. The structural group composition of individual groups was studied using IR and PMR spectroscopy. As a result, it was found that even concentrates of aromatic hydrocarbons and resins isolated from the residue (>450 oC) are enriched with naphthenic structures, the most valuable compounds that are part of oils and fuels, providing them with high performance properties.
Forecasting oil displacement in clay-rich reservoirs using water injection with varying mineral compositions
Authors:   Baku Higher Oil School, Nazaraliyev R.R.
Published: October 2024

On the basis of a two-phase four-component fluid filtration model, mathematical modeling of a clay oil-bearing reservoir has been performed, which allows taking into account all physico-chemical processes occurring when exposed to water of various mineral composition, and on its basis to assess the possibility of restoring the reduced permeability of the reservoir due to the injection of water with low mineralization on the basis of treatment with a clay stabilizer. It has been established that the treatment of the layer with the optimal amount of clay stabilizer provides a significant intensification of oil production.
Determination of internal gas losses during cyclic operation of an underground gas storage using identification modeling
Authors:   “Azneft” PU, Shiraliev I.A.
Published: October 2024

An identification modeling method is proposed that makes it possible to determine of in-situ gas losses during the cyclic operation of underground gas storages (UGS) facilities and, on its basis, a preliminary estimate of in-situ gas losses during the cyclic operation of a particular tectonic block of the Galmaz UGS facility is predicted. It has been established that the main part of in-situ gas losses is the volume of gas that has diffused into the formation waters.
The estimation of the parameters of the layers according to the data of the GWS in the “Bulla-Deniz” offshore field
Authors:   “Oil-Gas Scientific Research Project” Institute of Azerbaijan Republic, Abuzаrova A.H.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis and interpretation of the data of the geophysical well surveys (GWS) using modern water saturation models to assess the strata properties of the studied field. At the first stage, reservoir layers and their clay content, porosity value, saturation character and oil-gas saturation coefficient are identified over the section by studying petrophysical properties of well section. The reservoirs of the studied section are represented by sandy-silty-clay deposits. Some difference was observed during comparing oil-gas saturation coefficients evaluated by core and the interpretation results (Archi-Dakhnov method) of well log data. In this regard, various existing methods were used to estimate oil-gas saturation.
Study of Van der Waals forces in nanostructured drilling fluids and their estimation
Authors:   “Azerbaijan Oil Industry” Journal, Shakhbazov E.G. , Kazimov E.A. ,   “Oil-Gas Scientific Research Project” Institute of Azerbaijan Republic, Farzalizada Sh.A. ,   Baku Higher Oil School
Published: October 2024

This article investigates changes in the structure of a nano-drilling fluid developed on the basis of low concentrations and perturbance effect, which manifests itself in the context of interactions of nanosystem particles with the surface of the drill pipe, drill bit and formation. This is done to numerically evaluate the van der Waals forces of intermolecular interaction between contacting bodies as a key mechanism for the formation of nanofilm capable of resisting wear on drilling rigs to increase optimization of the drilling process and reduce operating costs. It is assumed that the stability of a nanofilm structured on the fundamental effect of low concentrations and perturbance is determined not only by the chemical properties of the nanosolution, but also by van der Waals forces, which ensure its adhesion to the surface and improve the aggregation between particles. What is important is the effect of these forces on reducing friction and wear in contact with various surfaces, which can lead to increased efficiency and durability of the drilling process.
Diagnostics of stationary regime in oil pipelines
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Ismayilov G.G. , Ismayilova F.B. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Zeynalova G.A. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Published: October 2024

Information on the evaluation of different modes of movement of liquids in pipelines is very important for the analysis and design of systems and facilities related to hydraulics and hydrodynamics, including hydrocarbon production and transportation systems. Knowledge of stationary and non-stationary types of motion makes it possible to predict and control the behavior of a fluid under various conditions. The paper discusses the issues of diagnosing stationary and non-stationary operating modes for horizontal and gravitational flows. It has been established that the time of transition to stationary mode in pipelines mainly depends on the geometric parameters of the pipeline and the rheological properties of the pumped systems.
Influence of sulfur- and nitrogen-containing mercaptoacetic acid ester derivatives on thermal stability of jet fuels
Authors:   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Huseynov K.Z. , Eyvazova I.M. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Aliyev N.A. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic
Published: October 2024

This article studies the effect of synthesized aminomethylsulfides obtained from mercaptoacetic acid esters on the thermal stability of T-1 fuel. Among the aminomethyl sulfides, N-ethylcyclohexylaminomethyl-2-ethylhexyloxycarbonylmethyl sulfide has a high thermostabilizing effect. Adding the specified compound to T-1 fuel considerably reduces sedimentation.
One the reasons of stuck pipe while drilling
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University Oil and Industry, Ismailov G.G. , Valiyev R.G. ,   SOCAR, Gulubayli A.P. ,   Azerbaijan State University Oil and Industry
Published: October 2024

The experience of drilling oil and gas wells shows that one of the most common complications that occur in the drilling process is the stuck pipe. Scientists and drilling experts explain and prove the occurrence of such cases for various reasons. Indeed, these reasons are very different. Taking into account the new physical model of multiphase flow and rheological properties, the issue of evaluation of the mechanical particles (debris) as a result of the dislocation (movement) along the axis of the cylindrical flowbecause of the interaction of the phases in the drilling fluid as a factor causing compression and stuck pipe was considered in the article
New lubricant compositions of motor oil M-14ГБ for marine diesel
Authors:   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Farzaliyev V.M. , Ramazanova Y.B. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Djavadova A.A. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Yusifova A.R. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Shamilzadeh T.I. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic, Dadashova T.A. ,   Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan Republic
Published: October 2024

New lubricating compositions for motor oil M-14ГБ (SAE 40 API CD) were created based on distillate oil M-10, obtained from a mixture of Azerbaijani oils, and additives of various functional effects – detergent-dispersant additives (IHP-101 and AKİ-130), detergent-dispersant – (C-250), antioxidant, anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives (DF-11 and A-22), viscous Viscoplex-2-670 and depressant Viscoplex-5-309. The viscosity-temperature properties of the base oil were provided by the viscosity additive Viscoplex-2-670, selected by comparative studies of a number of viscosity additives of the Evonik polymethacrylate type. The physicochemical and operational properties of new lubricant compositions of M-14ГБ engine oil were studied and, according to the results of the studies, it was found that they exceed the GOST 12337-84 requirements for this oil.
Geoecological conditions of Mingachevir city and its surroundings
Authors:   National Service of Geological Survey, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic, Salakhov S.Sh. , Salakhova U.S. ,   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry
Published: October 2024

The scientific article assessed the geo-ecological conditions of Mingachevir city and its environs, geo-ecological zoning was carried out. Here are suggestions and recommendations for the prevention of pollution of the main water facilities of state importance Mingachevir reservoir, Upper Karabakh canal, Varvara reservoir and others. In addition, the regular study of the impact of these water basins on the surrounding areas is one of the key issues ahead. In assessing the geo-ecological conditions, the dynamics of groundwater was taken as a basis. Currently, the groundwater level is rising as a result of leakage from the old sewage system. Therefore, the creation of a new water supply and sewerage system that can regulate modern infrastructure is considered necessary for the city of Mingachevir. In addition, the quarries operating around the city of Mingachevir further accelerate the sedimentation processes that occur in the cavities during the operation of gravel and sand. Therefore, the activity of such man-made factors must be prevented. Swamping and salinization processes in the areas around Mingachevir (Boschali, Huruushagi, Salahli, Balchili, Havarli Varvara, etc.) are the main factors affecting the geoecological conditions of the region. In connection with the development of agriculture in these areas, there is a migration of fertilizers to groundwater. To prevent such unpleasant situations, it is advisable to take the necessary preventive measures, as indicated in the scientific article.