bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capacidad restaurativa de la naturaleza: validación de una escala de percepción estética de Ulrich
Authors: Aquino González Victoria Aydeé , Sánchez Miranda Martha Patricia , De la Garza González Arturo
Published: August 2024

Objetivo. El propósito del estudio fue determinar la validez estadística de la Escala de Percepción Estética (EPE) desde la Teoría de la Recuperación de Estrés de Ulrich, en una muestra mexicana. Método. El instrumento se aplicó a 263 participantes entre 18 a 24 años, de los cuales el 76% eran mujeres. Se llevaron a cabo análisis factoriales, redes psicométricas y confiabilidad, además de validez convergente con la Escala de Percepción de Restauración (EPR). Resultados. Se alcanzaron adecuados valores de bondad de ajuste, niveles de consistencia interna y validez. Se identificaron 4 factores con un 54% de la varianza total acumulada. Se discuten los resultados en términos de validez del instrumento y la comparativa entre métodos de análisis.
APPLICATION OF THE COMPETENCY APPROACH IN BUILDING A MODERN COMPETENCY PROFILE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN BULGARIA
Authors: M. Pavlova  , R. Petrova
Published: August 2024

In order to determine the specific qualities that contribute to the successful performance of the functions of the modern accountant, a variety of approaches can be applied both in terms of professional accounting education and current practice. In the present context, a competency-based approach can be applied to build a competency profile of professional accountants. The profile developed for accounting positions can be applied in two areas - in the field of education and in practice. Currently, the development of a comprehensive competency profile for the position of chief accountant in Bulgaria is becoming increasingly important due to the requirements for the education and competencies of accountants recommended by the International Federation of Accountants.
The subject of this study is the competency profile of the position of chief accountant in Bulgaria. In order to build a competency profile, the authors suggest modelling using the competency approach. From a methodological point of view, this publication is a critical review of the Bulgarian practice in this field. As a result of the study, the authors propose a competency profile for the position of chief accountant, in line with both the revised International Accounting Education Standards in 2021 and the new economic reality.
PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY EDUCATION IN BULGARIA AT THE TURN OF XX CENTURY: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: P. Gospodinova  , S. Dimitrova
Published: August 2024

The goal of this article is to recount the birth and development of midwifery and maternal care education in Bulgaria after the Bulgarian Liberation at the end of XIX and the beginning of the XX century.  The researchers set the following tasks: 1) to present the main reasons for the emergence of professional midwifery education in post-Liberation Bulgaria; 2) to show the place and role of the first professionally trained midwives in Bulgaria; 3) to outline the seminal work of notable personalities for the development of professional midwifery care.
Historical method was used, secondary historical sources, documents and scientific papers were reviewed.
Conclusions: Professional midwifery education helped the introduction and spread of modern Obstetrics/Gynecology medicine, which lead to decrease in maternal and infant mortality and slowly improved quality of life for Bulgarian women and children. Bulgarian nationals educated abroad brought to the country the scientific foundation and best practices in maternal health care.
Fusing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) Encryption Algorithms in Extended Reality (XR) Systems
Authors: Verma Prof. Saurabh , Pali Prof. Pankaj , Tiwari Ayush , Patel Srajal
Published: August 2024

This research project investigates the integration of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and RivestShamir-Adleman (RSA) encryption algorithms within Extended Reality (XR) systems to enhance cyber security measures. The hybrid cryptographic framework leverages AES's efficient data encryption and RSA's robust key management, supporting the large data volumes and real-time interaction essential for XR applications. Despite the added encryption load, system performance and responsiveness were maintained, ensuring high-quality immersive experiences. The scalable and flexible framework is adaptable to various XR platforms, facilitating secure expansion across sectors such as healthcare and education while ensuring compliance with international privacy laws. This work not only advances cryptographic research by exploring hybrid techniques but also lays the foundation for developing future quantum-resistant encryption methods to address evolving cyber security threats.
Comparative Analysis of Watermarking Methods for DICOM Images: DWT and SVD vs. Traditional Techniques
Authors: VermaV Prof. Saurabh , Patel Prof. Abhiskek , Dhanwani Mohit , Jagwani Sarthak
Published: August 2024

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images play a critical role in healthcare, necessitating robust methods for ensuring their integrity and authenticity. This research paper evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of watermarking techniques applied to DICOM images, with a specific emphasis on comparing Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) approaches against traditional methods. The study examines three key criteria-robustness against attacks, imperceptibility to maintain diagnostic integrity, and computational performance-aiming to provide insights into the suitability of these techniques for protecting medical data. Results indicate significant differences in performance metrics, highlighting both strengths and limitations of each approach in the context of medical image watermarking.
Deep Residual Networks for Image Recognition
Authors: Pateriya Prof. Nidhi , Jain Prof. Prerna , Niveditha Prof. Kalukuri Princy , Tiwari Vinayak , Vishwakarma Sheetal
Published: August 2024

Training deep neural networks is more challenging. We introduce a residual learning framework to simplify the training process for networks that are significantly deeper than those previously used. We specifically redesign the layers to learn residual functions based on the layer inputs, rather than learning functions without any reference. We present thorough empirical evidence indicating that residual networks are easier to optimize and can achieve higher accuracy with significantly increased depth. On the ImageNet dataset, we tested residual networks up to 152 layers deep, which are 8 times deeper than VGG networks but with lower complexity. An ensemble of these networks achieved a 3.57% error rate on the ImageNet test set, securing 1st place in the ILSVRC 2015 classification task. We also analyze networks with 100 and 1000 layers on CIFAR-10. The depth of representations is crucial for various visual recognition tasks. By utilizing extremely deep representations, we achieved a 28% relative improvement on the COCO object detection dataset. Deep residual networks were the basis of our submissions to the ILSVRC and COCO 2015 competitions, where we secured 1st place in ImageNet detection, ImageNet localization, COCO detection, and COCO segmentation tasks.
Federated Learning Trade-Offs: A Systematic Review of Privacy Protection and Performance Optimization
Authors: Thakre Neha , Pateriya Nidhi , Anjum Gulafsha , Tiwari Divyanshi , Mishra Aastha
Published: August 2024

Federated Learning (FL) is an innovative approach in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enhances privacy by avoiding centralized data storage and performing learning directly on users' devices. However, this method introduces new privacy concerns, especially during the training phase and when exchanging parameters between servers and clients. Although various privacy-preserving solutions have been developed to address these issues, integrating these mechanisms can lead to increased communication and computational overheads. This, in turn, may affect data utility and the performance metrics of learning systems. This paper presents a systematic literature review of key methods and metrics that help strike a balance between privacy and other performance aspects in FL applications, such as accuracy, loss, convergence time, utility, and overheads in communication and computation. The review offers a comprehensive overview of recent privacy-preserving techniques in FL across different applications, with a special emphasis on quantitative privacy assessment approaches. It aims to highlight the need for balancing privacy with practical requirements in real-world FL scenarios, while also identifying challenges, unresolved issues, and potential areas for future research.
Retorno, pensamiento de estado y amnesia histórica. Los programas de retorno de la Xunta de Galicia desde la perspectiva de Abdelmalek Sayad
Authors: Araujo Sandra Gil , Cortés
Published: August 2024

Resumen En este artículo utilizamos la “caja de herramientas” conceptual de Abdelmalek Sayad para analizar las iniciativas promovidas desde la Xunta de Galicia para el retorno de emigrantes. En particular nos interesan sus conceptualizaciones de los discursos sobre el retorno como expresiones del orden nacional y del pensamiento de Estado, y su concepción del retorno como núcleo central de una antropología del acto total de migrar. Con este texto colaboramos en la difusión de dimensiones menos conocidas del pensamiento de Sayad y, al mismo tiempo, realizamos un aporte original al campo de estudios sobre el retorno, a partir de considerar los discursos sobre el retorno como instrumentos de construcción nacional.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA DA PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA: representações sociais de licenciandos em Ciências Biológicas
Authors: Menezes Naiara Silva , Siqueira Maxwell
Published: August 2024

RESUMO: O presente estudo teve como objetivo comparar as Representações Sociais (RS) manifestadas pelos licenciandos acerca da educação inclusiva da pessoa com deficiência. A investigação fundamenta-se a partir do referencial teórico da Teoria das Representações Sociais e apresenta uma abordagem mista. Os participantes foram licenciandos ingressantes e concluintes do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas de uma universidade pública do sul da Bahia. Quanto à coleta de dados, utilizamos um questionário de Associação Livre de Palavras. Em relação à metodologia de análise dos dados, utilizamos a fórmula da Ordem Média de Evocações e a análise de similitude utilizando o software IRaMuTeQ. Os resultados indicam que as RS dos licenciandos ingressantes estão relacionadas à ideia de Inclusão, Respeito, Direito, Metodologia, Acessibilidade e Formação. Quanto às RS dos licenciandos concluintes, essas são pautadas numa ideia de Direito, Deficiência, Inclusão, Formação, Acessibilidade e Metodologia. Além disso, a análise indicou que tanto os ingressantes quanto os concluintes associam a educação inclusiva a um direito que deve ser respeitado.
ARTIGO PARECER: SIGNIFICANDO DISCURSOS DOCENTES A RESPEITO DE CONHECIMENTOS DA BIOLOGIA A PARTIR DAS EPISTEMOLOGIAS FEMINISTAS
Authors: Barcellos Marcilia Elis
Published: August 2024

RESUMO: Neste artigo parecer escrevo sobre o trabalho de Santos e Heerdt, publicado na edição anterior da revista Ensaio. Valorizando a experiência diferenciada de escrever um artigo dessa natureza, busco um diálogo profícuo com essas autoras, ressaltando as contribuições do trabalho para a área, problematizando a questão da produção de significados em Biologia e seu ensino a partir das epistemologias feministas. Com foco nas questões subjacentes à construção da Ciência Moderna e sua característica monumental, aprofundo minha reflexão sobre a questão das relações sujeito-objeto e mundo-linguagem, trazendo para o texto algumas ideias de Bruno Latour, em diálogo com as de Dona Haraway, essa última uma das referências usadas por Santos e Heerdt. A partir dessa reflexão, discuto os resultados apresentados pela pesquisa de Santos e Heerdt, levando a discussão também para o âmbito da formação de professores. Finalizo esse diálogo apresentando implicações possíveis para o ensino de ciências.
Aprendizaje del inglés durante el covid-19: factores cognitivos, afectivos y ambiente de la clase
Authors: Gómez Juan Fernando , Restrepo Jorge Emiro , Larenas Claudio Díaz
Published: August 2024

RESUMEN Este trabajo determinó examinar las relaciones entre la autorregulación, motivación, ansiedad en las evaluaciones y el ambiente en la clase de inglés, a través de un modelo con ecuaciones estructurales (MEE). Se realizó un estudio no experimental cuantitativo ex post facto, transversal y nivel explicativo, con 542 estudiantes universitarios. Se encontró una covariación positiva entre la autorregulación (AR) y el ambiente de clase (AC). Se halló que la AR genera un efecto positivo sobre la motivación en el aprendizaje del inglés en línea (MAIL). También, se evidenció que el AC influye positivamente sobre la MAIL. Además, se reportó un impacto negativo de la MAIL sobre la ansiedad en las evaluaciones. Los datos empíricos derivados de este estudio se constituyen en un punto de partida para comprender la manera en que estas variables interactúan en un contexto de aprendizaje de una L2 en línea.
The Roads We Take - O percurso didático como proposta para construir aulas de inglês por caminhos crítico-decoloniais
Authors: Sabota Barbra
Published: August 2024

RESUMO Em alternativa ao planejamento de aulas de inglês típico da abordagem comunicativa, conhecido como Presentation, Practice, Production (PPP), proponho o percurso didático. Argumento que praxiologias críticas e decoloniais carecem de uma proposta de construção de aula mais flexível, mais aberta ao debate e que considere o texto (em sua ampla acepção do termo) como ponto de partida para compreender as práticas sociais e os atravessamentos políticos, históricos e identitários que as compõem. Ao longo do artigo, descrevo quatro trieiros que sugiro para a construção de aulas, a saber: talking topic, expanding repertoires, thinking over e bringing to life. Aponto algumas ações que integram o percurso didático como o estudo da construção de sentidos por meio da leitura, de debates e da elaboração de propostas de vivências. Finalizo este texto convidando outras/os professoras/es a apreciar esses trieiros e a propor novos.
Formação de professores para a diversidade linguística: dos discursos às práticas
Authors: Pedro Adalgiza Hayley J. A.
Published: August 2024

RESUMO O presente texto procede ao levantamento de experiências de formação de professores para uma educação valorizadora da diversidade linguística. Nestas experiências objetivamos identificar as estratégias formativas utilizadas e os principais resultados por elas alcançadas para construir um saber que possa servir para melhorar a formação inicial oferecida aos professores das classes iniciais em Angola. A metodologia utilizada é a da revisão sistemática de literatura de 12 artigos baseados em estudos empíricos, publicados entre 2015 e 2020. Os resultados evidenciam a predominância de dois enfoques na formação de professores para a diversidade linguística, organização curricular e práticas pedagógicas, para além de implicarem uma postura de aprendizagem permanente através de uma atitude mais crítica e reflexiva.
Interacciones discursivas de mediación lectora de profesorado de excelencia de educación primaria en diversas disciplinas: ¿Qué pueden aportar a las prácticas pedagógicas?
Authors: Cruz María Constanza Errázuriz , Toro Omar Davison , Seguel Andrea Cocio
Published: August 2024

Resumen Las interacciones de mediación lectora en Chile son predominantemente reproductivas y presentan un limitado desafío cognitivo. Es por ello que el objetivo de la presente investigación fue caracterizar las interacciones discursivas de mediación lectora en diversas asignaturas de profesores de excelencia de educación primaria. En relación con la metodología, correspondió a un estudio de casos múltiples cualitativo y los participantes fueron 9 profesores de 6 establecimientos escolares de La Araucanía, Chile, cuyos audios de sus clases (27) grabamos y analizamos según sus ciclos y tipos de interacciones: dialógicas, IRF (Iniciación-Respuesta-Feedback) o IRE (Iniciación-Respuesta-Evaluación). En relación con los resultados, identificamos que existe un predominio de ciclos IRE, pero las interacciones son significativamente más dialógicas en comparación con las evidencias previas.
Portuguese as an additional language at a brazilian university: encounters in language learning spaces and conflicts in ways of knowing
Authors: Frazatto Bruna Elisa
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT In this article I analyse narratives about Portuguese as an Additional Language (PAL) learning spaces within a Brazilian university in order to show how ways of knowing, or epistemic differences, can be tied to the production of linguistic differences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two PAL educators and one Japanese student. To conduct the analysis, I focus on the ways in which participants ‘scale the world’. This line of analysis demonstrated that participants construct hierarchies between learners and between knowledges based on ideas of West and East. In concluding, I argue that university administration and staff need to engage in urgent epistemological dialogue and praxis concerning language policy and practice in language learning spaces, in order to diminish the possibility of reproducing hegemonic knowledges.
Internationalization of higher education in Brazil: Institutional strategies and different discourses about language among academics at one federal university
Authors: Martin-Jones Marilyn , Souza Ana , Carvalho Gilcinei
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT This article presents research which was carried out in one federal university in Brazil. The focus was on: (1) the ways in which institutional strategies and policy initiatives of different types, relating to research and to teaching, were being developed in the wake of internationalization and national policy shifts; (2) the views of different academics regarding these ongoing policy processes, and the wider discourses about language and about knowledge-building underpinning their views. The research was carried out as part of a wider study, based in two universities. The wider study was entitled: The changing language and literacy landscapes of Brazilian universities. This article builds on recent lines of theory-building in the ethnography of language policy.
MISMARPE protocol: minimally invasive surgical and miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion
Authors: HAAS JÚNIOR Orion Luiz , MATJE Paulo Ricardo Baccarin , ROSA Bibiana Mello da , PICCOLI Vicente Dias , RIZZATTO Susana Maria Deon , OLIVEIRA Rogério Belle de , MENEZES Luciane Macedo de
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this article is to present the MISMARPE technique, a new minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat maxillary transverse atresia in adult patients under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis. Technique description: The technique consists of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) associated with a minimally invasive approach using maxillary osteotomies, latency and activation periods until the desired expansion is achieved. The present MISMARPE technique was performed in 25 consecutive cases with a success rate of 96%, yielding good skeletal outcomes with minimal trauma. The expander appliances, with their anchorage types, and a description of the surgical steps of the MISMARPE technique are presented. Conclusion: MISMARPE is a new and effective alternative for less invasive treatment of maxillary transverse deficiency in adults, compared to conventional surgery. Emphasis is placed on the importance of systematic and well-established protocols, for executing the procedures safely and predictably.
Investigation of using missing data imputation methodologies effect on the SARIMA model performance: application to average monthly flows
Authors: Bleidorn Michel Trarbach , Schmidt Isamara Maria , Reis José Antonio Tosta dos , Pani Deysilara Figueira , Pinto Wanderson de Paula , Solci Carlo Corrêa , Mendonça Antonio Sergio Ferreira , Brasil Gutemberg Hespanha
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT Accuracy in river flows forecasts is crucial for Hydrology, but is challenged by fluviometric data quality. This study investigates the impact of different missing data imputation methods on the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model performance. SARIMA (1,1,1)(0,1,1)12 was selected using semi-automated criteria, such as lowest AIC, significant parameters (p-value < 0.05) and residuals adequacy. This model was then compared with reconstructed series using different imputation methods such as Mean (AM), Median (M), Spline and Stinemann Interpolations, Regional Weighting (RW), Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Multiple Imputation (MI) and Maximum Likelihood (ML). The data were analyzed considering scenarios of 5, 20 and 40% missing data, following random and block patterns, using data from the Doce River, in Southeast Brazil. Results obtained by the performance indicators and, their respective relative differences, indicated that, univariate (AM and M) and multivariate (PW and RLM) methods limited the model's performance, while univariate Spline and Stine and multivariate IM and ML methods didn't present significant limitations, except Spline for the block pattern. It is concluded that, future predictions accuracy depends, not only on a well-trained and validated model, but also on the appropriate use of missing data imputation methods.
Understanding the discoloration risk as consequence of hydraulic transients
Authors: Agostinho Mariele de Souza Parra , Fernandes Cristovão Vicente Scapulatempo
Published: August 2024

Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the challenges associated with discoloration risk management and the impact of hydraulic transients on water quality within distribution systems. Focusing on the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, the study employs a comprehensive methodology that combines the Characteristic Method for simulating hydraulic transients and real-time monitoring of water quality parameters, such as turbidity and chlorine levels. A framework for managing discoloration risk is proposed, highlighting strategies for identifying potential causes, assessing risk severity, developing prevention and mitigation strategies, and implementing continuous improvement processes. The experimental section details the impact of hydraulic transient events on water quality, with significant findings indicating a direct correlation between flow dynamics and water quality degradation, particularly in terms of increased turbidity and decreased chlorine levels during pump deactivation. The study contributes valuable insights into effective water distribution system management, emphasizing the importance of advanced monitoring and risk management techniques to maintain high-quality water standards.
Sexual work in Brazil: An approach to the protagonism of prostitutes in their struggle for recognition of the right to exercise the profession
Authors: Beltrão Jane Felipe , Bispo Andrea Ferreira
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT This essay aimed to study the struggle of Brazilian prostitutes for the recognition of sexual work as a profession. Through a bibliographic review, it presents the establishment of the Brazilian Prostitutes Movement and its claims, seeks to define sex work, and, finally, shows the trajectory of their claims in the Legislative Branch. It concluded that the obstacles to the recognition of the profession by the Brazilian State are related to the stigma that marks sex workers.
EFFECTS OF WORK-TO-FAMILY AND FAMILY-TO-WORK ENRICHMENT ON STAFF ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS
Authors: López-Cabarcos María Angeles , López-Carballeira Analía , Ferro-Soto Carlos
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT This investigation tests the impact of work-to-family and family-to-work enrichment on job satisfaction and affective commitment. Also, it analyzes the impact of job satisfaction on affective commitment and the impact of job satisfaction and affective commitment on turnover intention. The investigation is based on a Spanish multisectoral sample of employed workers. The results confirmed all the model relationships except the impact of work-to-family enrichment on job satisfaction and affective commitment. Nor did they confirm the association between job satisfaction and turnover intention. Furthermore, managerial implications are derived to curb turnover intention through family-friendly policies that promote affective commitment and job satisfaction by means of work-family enrichment.
Reduction of egg reappearance period of cyathostomins in naturally infected horses after increasing doses of ivermectin in Brazil: a grim picture for sustainable parasite control
Authors: Molento Marcelo Beltrão , Dall’Anese Julia , Pontarolo Desiree Vera , Brandão Yara de Oliveira , Yoshitani Ursula Yaeko
Published: August 2024

Abstract Cyathostomins are the largest group of parasites in horses that can be controlled by ivermectin (IVM). This study aimed to run a four-dose titration trial of IVM in 28 naturally infected Thoroughbred yearlings. The local Strongyle population had been recorded to be resistant to IVM (200 µg/kg). The parasite fecal egg count (FEC) was performed to investigate the egg reappearance period (ERP) of two and five weeks (w2pt and w5pt) after IVM treatment. FEC was > 1000 on day zero for all groups. Although 100% FEC reduction was reported at w2pt for all concentrations, the FEC at w5pt revealed < 83% efficacy. This study reports the reduction of ERP using the label dose as well as 300, and 400 µg/kg (double dose) of IVM. The protocol allowed IVM to significantly suppress FEC w2pt although not eliminating adult worms, failing to guarantee an extension of its protection period over 8 weeks. Moreover, the FEC at w5pt possibly means the infection was not cleared, and worms reestablished egg laying. We raised the possibility of withdrawing IVM of control programs when the drug has less than 80% FEC reduction at w5pt.
HUMANIDADES NA FORMAÇÃO ACADÊMICA: EXCLUSÃO PROGRAMADA, SABER INÚTIL OU BILDUNG?
Authors: Nogaro Arnaldo , Marca Anna Carolina Capacchi
Published: August 2024

O artigo é resultado de pesquisa teórica e documental, com enfoque qualitativo, que se propôs conhecer tendência/as que orienta(m) a inserção/abordagem e/ou exclusão das humanidades na formação acadêmica nos cursos de Agronomia, Ciência da Computação, Sistemas de Informação e Veterinária, das 14 universidades comunitárias do RS, com o propósito de elaborar uma crítica que possa dar sustentação criativa a um contradiscurso ao paradigma instrumental no Ensino Superior. A coleta dos dados foi feita acessando as páginas eletrônicas das universidades, que são de domínio público, para identificar o perfil do egresso e conteúdos/disciplinas de formação humanística e as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCNs). A análise dos dados foi de conteúdo. Os dados apontam para fragilidades dos cursos no que diz respeito à formação humana considerando-se o baixo percentual destas disciplinas e conteúdos oferecidos nas matrizes curriculares. Constata-se inconsistências entre os perfis dos egressos e o que o desenho curricular apresenta, o que revela os efeitos da racionalidade instrumental e da cegueira do conhecimento reducionista. A organização curricular carrega poder, pois funciona para perenizar a fragmentação do saber presente na sociedade, como estratégia de formação do trabalhador. Desconstruir este fio condutor é dar um passo importante para desapegar-se da concepção instrumental que distancia a formação das experiências de vida e do contexto social, amparada pela lógica insular das disciplinas que dificultam o pensamento sistêmico. A visão empobrecida, carente das humanidades, reduz a consciência e o horizonte de sua contribuição para a identidade formativa do estudante.
A EVOLUÇÃO DO QUESTIONAMENTO CRÍTICO NOS PROCESSOS DIALÓGICOS COM IA: UMA PESQUISA EM CONTEXTO UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Brazão Paulo , Tinoca Luís
Published: August 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma investigação sobre a evolução do questionamento crítico ocorrido numa relação dialógica entre a inteligência artificial (IA) e um grupo de estudantes numa unidade curricular de um curso do ensino superior em Ciências da Educação. Partindo dos registos de aula dos estudantes, tenta compreender a evolução do sentido crítico no contexto de ensino formal, utilizando uma estrutura com cinco níveis de perguntas: Gerais e Definidoras, Específicas, Aplicadas, Integradoras e de Engajamento Crítico, conforme delineado por teóricos Elder e Paul (2002), Facione (2015), Nosich (2009) e Browne e Keeley (2007). Os resultados indicam a presença de padrões de questionamento centrados nos níveis quatro e cinco, ou seja, na utilização de questões Integradoras e de Engajamento Crítico, resultantes das discussões contextualizadas. A interação dos estudantes com a IA permitiu-lhes constatar: a diversidade de níveis de questionamento, a progressão do pensamento crítico, as áreas para melhoria em cada grupo de trabalho, o incentivo à reflexividade e metacognição, o entrosamento nos conceitos complexos, a visualização da aplicação prática dos conceitos, e a ampliação do pensamento interdisciplinar.Este estudo contribui para a literatura sobre educação e tecnologia, oferecendo perceções sobre como estruturar interações dialógicas eficazes entre estudantes e sistemas de IA.
Navigating English Medium Instruction: Insights Into Classroom Practices and Challenges in Middle-Level Schools of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia
Authors: Arega Endale E. , Bachore Mebratu M. , Ayele Zeleke A.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore teachers' pedagogical practices in using English as a Medium of Instruction, to distinguish challenges confronted by teachers while using the English medium, and to discover the coping strategies employed in dealing with these challenges at the middle-school level within Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. The study employed a convergent mixed methods design. The study included 240 teachers from 30 middle-level schools. The researchers collected the data through a questionnaire, focused group discussions, and classroom observations. They applied quantitative analysis, employing statistical measures like mean values and standard deviations to the data collected through a questionnaire with five Likert scales. Simultaneously, the researchers conducted a meticulous theme-based content analysis for the qualitative data. The results of this investigation revealed a dominant trend among teachers in English-medium classrooms using their mother tongue rather than the English language. The study also indicated that this tendency stems from a deficiency in teachers' competence in English language instruction. Furthermore, the study showed that while teachers employ different coping strategies to address instructional language challenges in their classrooms, most of these strategies are misapplied.
Translation and Gender Through the Lens of Native and Foreign Translators: Case Study on the English Translations of Uzbek Feministic Representations
Authors: Madiyorova Valida Q. , Djumabayeva Jamila Sh. , Bekmuradova Firuza N.
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates the issue of translating genderisms from Uzbek into English. It investigates and compares the approaches taken by both native and foreign translators to address this issue through a case study based on Uzbek author Abdulhamid Sulaymon o’g’li Cho’lpon’s unfinished dilogy, Night and Day. Originally written between 1933 and 1934 and translated into English by native translators Muminov and Khamidov in 2014 and foreign translator Fort in 2019, Cho’lpon’s work was specifically chosen, because it depicts women's repression in the male hegemonic cultures of Central Asian countries during the nineteenth century, particularly in the Uzbek context during the colonial period. Based on both the content analysis (CA) and critical discourse analysis (CDA), the researchers extracted the genderisms in the source text (ST) and compared them to their representation in the target text (TT). The CDA results revealed that genderisms in the ST manifest themselves in women's reliance on men, the limitations on their independence, their low status and powerlessness, and their abusive treatment and threats by men. Analysis of the translations showed that native translators mostly omitted genderisms in translation, attempting to protect their culture by avoiding the introduction of negative views of their nation. On the other hand, the foreign translator kept the genderisms in the TT, trying to realize the author's original goal of using genderism to encourage independence and self-confidence in women. The results of this study serve to reduce the problems of expressing gender representation in translations from many Turkic languages into English.
A Stylistic Pragmatics Perspective on Metaphors of Emotive Words in Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin
Authors: Rahardi R. Kunjana , Setyaningsih Yuliana , Rahmatika Wahyudi , Lateh Nor Hazwani Munirah
Published: August 2024

There remains to be a scarcity of pragmatic studies that rely on analysis tools in the literary dimension. It is also deemed not too important to relate the linguistics field to understanding the beauty and metaphoric meanings in the literature. This study describes the metaphors in emotive phrases from a pragmatic stylistic standpoint and their pragmatic connotations. This study identified symbolic utterances of a novel's emotive terms. Thus, this study relied on novel excerpts with metaphorical emotive word meanings. Sindhunata's Gramedia Pustaka Utama book Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin provided source data. The data were collected by observation and then analyzed using distributional analysis. The extralinguistic dimensions of this study were analyzed via a contextual method, especially the extra-lingual equivalent method. This study found anthropomorphic, abstract, and animal imagery analogies. The collected data shows that metaphors have four pragmatic meanings: connotative, emotive, introspective, and collocative. Understanding these meanings is not just confined to a purely literary perspective, as literature and language are like two-sided coins; one field cannot be separated from the other. So, there will be more literary studies with an interdisciplinary perspective on literature and linguistics in the future.
Comparative Analysis of Ecological Discourse From the Perspective of Appraisal Theory: The Ponds and The Pond in Winter in Walden
Authors: Wang Run , Li Weina
Published: August 2024

This paper intends to use UAM Corpus Tool 6.2 corpus annotation software to conduct a comparative ecological discourse analysis of the selections of the ecological literary work Walden - The Ponds and The Pond in Winter from the perspective of the attitude system of appraisal theory, aiming to reveal Thoreau’s attitude towards ecological environment and to prove the practicality of appraisal theory in the ecological discourse analysis of the literary work, and at the same time, to broaden the research for the ecological discourse analysis. It was found that the number of appreciative resources in The Ponds (412) was much greater than the number of judgement (61) and affect (39) resources and that the number of positive eco-discourses (270) and neutral/ambiguous eco-discourses (179) was also much greater than the number of negative discourses (63). The number of appraisal resources (185) in The Pond in Winter is much larger than that of judgement resources (50) and emotion resources (35), and the number of positive ecological discourses (270) and neutral/ambiguous ecological discourses (179) is much larger than that of negative ecological discourses (63), and positive ecological discourse (172) is much larger than neutral/ambiguous ecological discourse (65) and negative discourse (33). This reflects Thoreau’s ecological orientation of loving nature, respecting nature, opposing excessive destruction of nature by human beings, and advocating calling on human beings to protect nature.
Post-Katrina African American Coming-of-Age Novels: A Study of Two Selected Novels
Authors: El-Samen Amneh K. Abu , Zidan Mahmoud
Published: August 2024

This paper focuses on the impact of Hurricane Katrina—which hit parts of the U.S. South, especially New Orleans, in 2005—on African American coming-of-age novels. In particular, we argue that Hurricane Katrina constitutes a watershed moment in African American coming-of-age narratives, bringing about changes in identity formation and self-realization concerns that are typically associated with pre-Katrina African American coming-of-age novels. To develop our argument, we study two post-Katrina African American coming-of-age narratives: Ninth Ward (2010) by Jewell Parker Rhodes and Salvage the Bones (2011) by Jesmyn Ward. We suggest that these two narratives exemplify those changes through conforming to the Black Radical Tradition, as theorized by Cedric Robinson. The two novels, we show, not only lay bare the systemic racism that came to the fore in the aftermath of the hurricane but also highlight African Americans’ resistance strategies in the face of such racism.
Independent Writing Tasks vs. Integrated Writing Tasks: The Cognitive Demands and Their Impacts on Linguistic Complexity in EFL Writing
Authors: Zhao Ziming , Nimehchisalem Vahid , Chan Mei Yuit
Published: August 2024

Despite many studies investigating the effects of task complexity on L2 writing performance, little attention has been given to the specific effects of independent vs. integrated writing tasks and their cognitive demands on EFL learners. This study aimed to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive examination of the cognitive demands exerted by these two types of writing tasks and their effects on linguistic complexity outcomes among 35 Chinese EFL learners. Employing mixed methods involving learner self-ratings, expert judgments, and dual-task measures, the study revealed that, compared to the independent writing task, the integrated writing task places higher cognitive demands on students. In terms of written performance, participants demonstrated enhancements in lexical and syntactic complexity when responding to the integrated writing task, supporting Robinson’s Cognition Hypothesis (CH). These findings highlight the importance of understanding the cognitive load imposed by different types of writing tasks and offer implications for educators in the design and sequencing of writing tasks within Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) contexts.
Blended Teaching for Grammar Acquisition: Application and Satisfaction
Authors: Wang Weilu , Zhao Shu , Chen Jie , Duan Manfu
Published: August 2024

Blended instruction integrating online and face-to-face teaching is increasingly adopted in Chinese higher education. However, research on implications for advancing student-centered pedagogy is limited. This study aims to develop a blended instruction framework tailored for grammar acquisition. The design aligns online explicit grammar modules with face-to-face integrated reading, writing, listening, and speaking sessions. Online components provide holistic instructions, explanations, and practice while in-person activities enable skill transfer through meaningful communicative tasks. The model provides educators with a structured approach to developing blended curricula that leverage online and offline affordances. Blended designs following this framework promise to increase learner engagement, motivation, and outcomes.
Distribución vertical y coexistencia de seis especies de aves que anidan en agroecosistemas en el Este de la Península Ibérica
Authors:   Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó Diego Luis Córdoba, Moreno-Mosquera Eyda A. , Palacios-Torres Yuber ,   Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó Diego Luis Córdoba, Bonilla-Florez José Alexander ,   Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó Diego Luis Córdoba
Published: August 2024

El estudio de la diversidad aviar en agroecosistemas es un tema de gran interés para entender la dinámica de estas comunidades en entornos urbanos. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar el nivel de sobreposición en la selección de los sitios de nidificación dealgunas especies de aves en cultivos de naranjo ubicados en la localidad de Algemesí, provincia de Valencia, España y su distribución vertical en relación con los micrositios de nidificación. Se realizó una búsqueda intensiva de nidos en los árboles y se midieron variables de micrositios como la altura del árbol, la cobertura de copa, la altura de ubicación del nido y la distancia del nido al borde. Los análisis estadísticos incluyeron PERMANOVA y análisis de discriminación para identificar diferencias significativas y agrupaciones entre las especies en función de las variables de nidificación. En total se encontraron 98 nidos pertenecientes a seis especies de aves paseriformes (Silvia melanocephala, Turdus merula, Serinus serinus, Chloris chloris, Turdus philomelos, y Muscicapa striata). Se observaron diferentes patrones fenológicos entre las especies, y las características de los sitios de nidificación variaron según la altura de ubicación del nido y la distancia al borde. La elección del sitio de nidificación de Turdus philomelos varío en comparación con las otras especies. Estos resultados sugieren que las distintas historias de vida de las especies influyen en la segregación de los sitios de nidificación, lo que a su vez afecta la coexistencia y estructura de la comunidad de aves.
Lista de ciempiés (Chilopoda) y milpiés (Diplopoda) de Honduras
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Cubas-Rodriguez Autores/as Alex M. , Bueno-Villegas Julián ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Cupul-Magaña Fabio G. ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: August 2024

Hay poca información disponible sobre los ciempiés (Chilopoda) y los milpiés (Diplopoda) de Honduras, un país ubicado en las provincias biogeográficas de Mosquito, al norte y este, Tierras Altas de Chiapas, al centro y Tierras Bajas de la Costa Pacífico, al sur. Aquí proporcionamos una lista actualizada de las especies de ciempiés y milpiés, con base en una revisión de literatura y la consulta de las bases de datos taxonómicas globales en línea de Chilopoda (Chilobase) y Diplopoda (MilliBase). La lista actualizada incluye 14 especies de ciempiés y 21 de milpiés. Tres especies de ciempiés y 14 de milpiés son endémicas. Reportamos tres especies de ciempiés y seis de milpiés más que el registro previo. Se proporcionan breves comentarios sobre taxonomía, biología y distribución de las especies registradas.
Coherencia en y entre las políticas públicas para el desarrollo sostenible y la innovación: análisis del caso de Colombia a partir de documentos CONPES
Authors: Orozco Giraldo Natalia , Centeno Cachopo Juan Pablo ,   Universidad Externado de Colombia
Published: August 2024

La coherencia de políticas es un fenómeno de creciente interés y múltiples marcos analíticos han surgido para comprenderla mejor. Basados en Cejudo y Michel (2016), aquí analizamos la coherencia en/entre las políticas de implementación de los ODS (CONPES 3918) y de fomento de la inversión en innovación (CONPES 3892) en Colombia. Examinamos la teoría causal interna de cada política y la correspondencia entre objetivos, instrumentos y beneficiarios de las dos. Los resultados muestran que la coherencia en las políticas es condición frecuente en su diseño, y que la coherencia entre políticas es posible cuando existen objetivos abarcadores que pueden facilitar la articulación con otras.
Clic laríngeo: Reporte de caso con una causa anatómica no descrita
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Jiménez-Fandiño Luis Humberto , Castellanos-Acevedo Mariana Carolina ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Restrepo-Chamorro Carlos Alberto ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Published: August 2024

Introducción: el clic laríngeo es un fenómeno muy poco frecuente y desconocido por los médicos en general. Existe un aproximado de 20 casos reportados en la literatura, siendo el primer informe descrito por Counter en 1978. Se presenta como un clic en el cuello por cambios anatómicos en la laringe. Puede ser causa de reconsultas médicas y provocar síntomas psicológicos llegando afectar la calidad de vida, dado que no conocen la naturaleza benigna de su enfermedad. Objetivos: el objetivo es aumentar los conocimientos sobre la existencia de esta enfermedad para abordar pacientes con esta rara sintomatología y resaltar la importancia de su diagnóstico. Métodos: se presenta un caso de síndrome de clic laríngeo bilateral asociado a disfonía tensional, en donde el asta inferior del cartílago tiroides golpeaba directamente contra el cuerpo vertebral siendo, hasta nuestro conocimiento, el primer reporte con este mecanismo. Resultados: son pocos los casos reportados con alteraciones anatómicas diferentes al presentado en este artículo. Se debe realizar un abordaje amplio e integral para determinar las causas anatómicas y los tipos de tratamiento posibles. Conclusiones: es importante conocer esta condición para poder realizar abordajes integrales y según la etiología de la enfermedad ofrecer opciones terapéuticas al paciente.
Quistes ováricos en bovinos
Authors: Andrade J C
Published: August 2024

Resumen Los ovarios quísticos son uno de los desórdenes reproductivos comunes en bovinos que afectan la fertilidad y contribuyen a extender el intervalo entre partos; ellos se clasifican como quistes foliculares, quistes lúteos y cuerpo lúteo quístico. Existe una amplia variedad de factores implicados en el desarrollo de esta alteración, dentro de los cuales podemos incluir genéticos, nutricionales y estacionales. La fisiopatología del desarrollo de los quistes no está completamente entendida, ya que se ven implicados una gran variedad de eventos; dentro de la hipótesis se mencionan: secreción basal elevada de LH durante el desarrollo folicular, reducción del número de receptores en la pared del folículo par LH y FSH, que es una condición heredable, infecciones uterinas, estrés y deficiencias nutricionales. Tradicionalmente el diagnóstico de la condición se hace por palpación transrectal y por historia reproductiva; también se utilizan análisis rápidos de la concentración de progesterona en sangre o leche como enzyme-linked-inmunoabsorbent assays (ELISA), radioimmunoassay (RIA) y latex agglutination (LA), además el advenimiento de la ultrasonografía es una gran ayuda. Dentro de la terapéutica se encuentra la ruptura manual y tratamientos hormonales, también se mencionan la acupuntura, homeopatía y suplementación selectiva de vitaminas, entre otras; hay que tener en cuenta también la recuperación espontanea para la evaluación de tratamientos.   Summary The cystic ovaries are the most common reproductive disorders that affect fertility and delayed that farrowing interval. They are classified as follicular cysts, luteal cysts and corpus luteal cysts. There are a variety of involved factors in developing these disorders; within reasons, one can include genetical, nutritional and seasonal. The physiopathology mechanism of these disorders are not yet elucidated, due to their complex nature. Among the hypothesis are mentioned as causes, the basal elevated secretion of LH during the follicular development, decrease of LH-FSH receptor density on the follicular wall, heredity conditions, uterine infection, stress and nutritional deficiencies. Traditionally, the diagnosis tools commonly used are the trans-rectal palpation and reproductive records, but the screen blood and milk test are used also. There are ELISA, RIA, latex agglutination (LA), furthermore, the ultrasonic technique is a great tool. The widelay used therapies are hand rupture and hormonal interventions, alternatively, acupuncture, homeopathy, and selective supplementation of vitamins among other therapies are used. When evaluating treatments, the spontaneous resolution have to be in account.