bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pérdidas de agua por intercepción de lluvia en un fragmento de bosque mixto en Durango
Authors: Ramos Hernández César Gerardo , Cantú Silva Israel , Corral Rivas Sacramento , Hernández Francisco Javier , Domínguez Gómez Tilo Gustavo
Published: April 2024

Para conocer las propiedades hidrológicas de un fragmento de bosque mixto en Durango, se desarrolló un experimento durante el periodo 2017-2020. Se cuantificó la distribución y el flujo de agua de las precipitaciones incidente, directa y escurrimiento fustal para cuantificar las pérdidas por intercepción y las propiedades físicas y químicas del agua. Se evaluaron 77 eventos, con una acumulación de 2 236.1 mm de precipitación. La precipitación directa para Pinus durangensis, P. engelmannii y P. teocote representó 72.4, 71.9 y 70.4 %, respectivamente. La lluvia que atravesó el dosel mostró una relación aceptable en referencia a la precipitación incidente, con valores promedio de 0.83 del Coeficiente de Determinación (R2); el escurrimiento fustal fue de 0.41 para P. durangensis, 0.40 en P. engelmannii y 0.46 % en P. teocote, con un R2 promedio de 0.47, y una mayor variación. Las pérdidas por intercepción fueron de 27, 28 y 29 %, respectivamente, con un R2 entre 0.35 para P. teocote y 0.44 para P. engelmannii. El pH del pluviolavado fue de 5.9 para la precipitación incidente, que decreció a 5.0 en relación con la precipitación directa y 4.1 al escurrimiento fustal. La conductividad eléctrica evidenció un cambio químico en la composición del agua, con valores de 32.4 μS cm-1 para la precipitación incidente, 39.0 μS cm-1 en la precipitación directa y 75.0 μS cm-1 en el escurrimiento fustal. Las propiedades hidrológicas de las tres especies de coníferas no presentan variación en función de las diversas vías de redistribución de la lluvia.
PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA E O SENTIDO SUBJETIVO NOS PROCESSOS DE APRENDIZAGEM DOS ALUNOS
Authors: Silva Geise Cristina da
Published: April 2024

Este artigo aborda a forma como os professores da educação básica interpretam e dão sentido à sua subjetividade na atividade profissional. O estudo tem como objetivo analisar a prática pedagógica e o sentido subjetivo nos processos de aprendizagem dos alunos. Foi desenvolvido um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório. Esta investigação explora as práticas pedagógicas e o papel que os docentes têm frente ao processo de subjetivação da prática docente, para uma análise das dimensões distintas do processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Dessa forma, converge deliberadamente para um único interesse: interpretar a emergência das subjetividades docentes como consequência de suas ações e de seu posicionamento diante da crise educacional como elemento que possibilita a transformação da educação a partir da individualidade de cada prática do professor. Esse interesse permite, ao longo do estudo, analisar aspectos como o discurso dos professores, a participação nas políticas educacionais, a prática pedagógica e a subjetividade política, bem como sua articulação no desenvolvimento de suas ações para construir a base da educação. O resultado do estudo apontou que a subjetividade no contexto educacional revela novas abordagens que transcendem as tradicionais análises pedagógicas. Houve a compreensão da subjetividade como espaço de análise emancipatória, relacionado à alteridade e ao contexto sociocultural, destaca sua importância na formação da identidade dos sujeitos e na orientação das práticas pedagógicas. O papel do professor emerge como central nesse processo, refletindo sobre sua atuação, experiências pessoais e visões de mundo que influenciam sua prática educativa. A relação dialética entre subjetividade, prática pedagógica e aprendizagem é essencial para compreender os complexos processos de construção do conhecimento em sala de aula. Nesse contexto, o estudo visa investigar como a subjetividade emerge na prática pedagógica e na ação educativa, fornecendo conhecimentos importantes para a compreensão das dinâmicas de ensino e aprendizagem.
Palavras-chave: Prática Pedagógica. Subjetividade. Ensino Aprendizagem.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ECOEFICIÊNCIA NAS EMPRESAS CONTEMPORÂNEAS COMO RESULTADO DA IMPLANTAÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS DE SISTEMAS DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Castro Alessandro Garcia de
Published: April 2024

As empresas têm um papel significativo na questão de um desenvolvimento sustentável, uma vez que são importantes consumidores de materiais para produção, incluindo recursos naturais não renováveis. Foi desenvolvido um estudo descritivo, qualitativo e bibliográfico. Portanto, para que o paradigma em relação à sustentabilidade seja mudado, as empresas devem adotar uma postura focada na ecoeficiência. Assim, as companhias que não conseguem deixar de agir em linhagem com seus próprios resíduos não têm capacidade para combinar desempenho ecológico e econômico.
Palavras-chave: Ecoeficiência. Sustentabilidade. ISO 14000.
AS SUBJETIVIDADES NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Silva Geise Cristina da
Published: April 2024

O estudo traz por objetivo: descrever e interpretar as teorias subjetivas e as experiências que os professores relacionam com sua formação docente. Nos últimos tempos, as práticas docentes têm sido alvo de fortes críticas e a intenção de melhorar a qualidade educativa tem colocado um dos seus focos na formação de professores, com investigação crescente a nível nacional e internacional. A pesquisa apresenta um estudo descritivo-interpretativo das teorias subjetivas sobre os professores e o processo de formação docente. Utilizando metodologia qualitativa. O resultado do estudo aponta que a formação de professores se explica sobretudo através de teorias subjetivas, que consideram o trabalho do professor antes, durante e após a formação inicial, como importantes fontes de aprendizagem sobre a profissão, e que desvalorizam o impacto da aprendizagem do conhecimento semântico. Destaca uma teoria subjetiva que orienta a ação formativa do significado subjetivo dado à formação, à profissão e à docência. Durante a pesquisa, analisa-se o impacto de tais teorias subjetivas na formação docente, considerando seu conteúdo, estrutura e capacidade explicativa.
Palavras-Chave: Formação. Subjetividade. Educação. Profissão Docente.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO CONCEITO CAMPUS VERDE NO BRASIL
Authors: Castro Alessandro Garcia de
Published: April 2024

RESUMO
Neste estudo, é evidenciado por meio de uma análise de literatura a relevância da implementação de ações sustentáveis em um ambiente acadêmico, como forma de diminuir o impacto ambiental das atividades realizadas e fomentar a conscientização ambiental entre os frequentadores. A administração de resíduos, a utilização de fontes de energia limpa, o estímulo ao transporte sustentável e a integração de tecnologias ecologicamente corretas são algumas das medidas adotadas em um campus ecológico. A realização de programas de conscientização ambiental pode auxiliar na formação de indivíduos comprometidos e educados em relação à preservação do meio ambiente. Vale ressaltar que a implementação de práticas sustentáveis em um campus universitário não só colabora para a proteção ambiental, como também pode influenciar positivamente na saúde e na qualidade de vida dos frequentadores.
Palavras-chave: Campus Verde. Sustentabilidade. Meio Ambiente.
GESTÃO ESCOLAR: A ADMINISTRAÇÃO DE EXCELÊNCIA
Authors: Costa Uilian Mendes da , Antonio2 Mônica de Souza
Published: April 2024

O desenvolvimento desse trabalho tem como objetivo mostrar o conceito de gestão e administração dentro do âmbito escolar seja ele básico ou superior, visto que com maior ênfase no ensino básico que será a principal base desse estudo. Para pesquisa e base das informações do entendimento de gestão e administração pública, o trabalho de Bresser-Pereira (2000) “A Reforma Gerencial do Estado de 1995”, norteará pontos da administração pública e seus avanços dentro do nível de excelência. Outros autores trarão embasamento para a importância de uma gestão de qualidade prestado a sociedade onde a mesma fornece suporte para o crescimento dos formandos de uma determinada instituição não importando sua classificação, básica ou superior. Esses mesmos trabalhos norteará as ideias para o aprofundamento da pesquisa que será totalmente teórica com o intuito de apresentar fatos que são corriqueiros de instituições públicas além do seu nível de crescimento quanto à posição da gestão enquanto agente da mudança quando sua prestação de serviço está dentro do nível de excelência.
Palavras-chave: Gestão democrática. Gestão e Administração. Gestão Escolar.
O JOGO COMO FERRAMENTA EDUCATIVA PARA CRIANÇAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA
Authors: Costa Andréa Rodrigues Carlos da
Published: April 2024

O jogo é uma ferramenta educacional que facilita o aprendizado e a comunicação entre iguais. São inúmeras as propostas pedagógicas que o apoiam na prática quotidiana devido à sua importância no desenvolvimento da criança. Seus benefícios afetam o desenvolvimento cognitivo, afetivo, social, comunicativo e psicomotor. O jogo deve ser utilizado, não só na educação formal, mas também na educação não formal, da qual o educador faz parte. O objetivo deste trabalho reflete sobre a importância da utilização dos jogos para os alunos com deficiência no domínio do ensino e aprendizagem. Os métodos trabalhado neste estudo são indutivo-dedutivo, qualitativo, descritivo e bibliográfico. O resultado do estudo procurou apontar que os jogos estimulam o desenvolvimento psicossocial, motor e cognitivo e promovem a igualdade de oportunidades e a participação ativa dos alunos. Quando utilizados na aprendizagem, intervêm na educação e traz formação integral, pois facilitam o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades nos alunos, promovem a inclusão, respondem à diversidade e às necessidades e aumentam a participação neste contexto.
Palavras-chave: Jogos. Aprendizagem. Inclusão.
FERRAMENTAS TECNOLÓGICAS: UMA ABORDAGEM INOVADORA NO ENSINO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA PARA O ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Santos Maria Zenilda dos
Published: April 2024

Este artigo trata de apresentar como objetivo discorrer sobre os instrumentos tecnológicos que contribuem para o ensino por meio das tecnologias no aprendizado dos alunos do Ensino Médio na disciplina da Língua Portuguesa. Foi trabalhada por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, descritiva explicativa e qualitativa. O estudo desenvolvido procura versar sobre o uso nas práticas educativas utilizadas por professoras de Língua Portuguesa, mais especificamente relacionadas sobre as práticas abrangendo a cultura digital nos processos educativos. Os resultados tornam evidente a importância de uma prática pedagógica transformadora a partir do uso das tecnologias digitais, baseada nos aportes teóricos, técnicos e pedagógicos, necessários ao processo do ensino da Língua Portuguesa junto aos alunos do Ensino Médio, pois o uso das novas tecnologias na escola, contribuem para a produção de uma prática pedagógica diferenciada, tendo em vista a introdução das novas tecnologias educacionais para reavaliar seus processos pedagógicos.
Palavras-chave: Ferramentas Tecnológicas. Língua Portuguesa. Ensino Médio.
Levantamento de dados de terreno mediante aeronave remotamente pilotada: comparação entre voos com trajetos simples e cruzados
Authors: Bento Felipe Augusto Zaganini , Bitar Omar Yazbek
Published: April 2024

Aeronaves remotamente pilotadas são crescentemente utilizadas em atividades de sensoriamento remoto, mostrando ampla variedade de aplicações. Em estudos de saneamento,
podem-se variar os valores de diversos parâmetros de voo durante a execução de levantamentos de campo, de modo a melhorar sua qualidade e efetividade no conhecimento do
terreno. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo sintetiza estudo desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar a influência da realização de voo com trajeto em geometria cruzada, tendo
em vista o levantamento e processamento de dados referentes a uma determinada área. Foram executados quatro voos, cada qual com diferente geometria de trajeto e diferente
sobreposição. Após o processamento das imagens foram gerados produtos que puderam ser comparados entre si quanto a qualidade das coordenadas, ortofotos e quantidade de pontos obtidos, além de tempo e espaço para a execução do levantamento e do processamento de dados. Os resultados sugerem que voos com trajeto cruzado apresentam melhor
qualidade, enquanto os voos com geometria simples, embora apresentem resultado um pouco menos exato, podem ser também indicados, a depender do objetivo, devido à
agilidade na execução e no processamento de imagens
Reflexões e Práticas : A Educação com Novos Olhares e Possibilidades
Authors: OLIVEIRA ANA CLÁUDIA BARELLA DE , VERNES GABRIELA PRESTES , ROSA JOÃO LUIZ SILVA DA , MACHADO JOSÉ ANTÔNIO , PEREIRA LUÍSA PAVLICK , SILVEIRA LUIZA MARIA DE OLIVEIRA BRAGA , KRAUSE LUCIANO MACHADO , SANTOS MÁRCIA MANUELA MAGALHÃES DE OLIVEIRA , COSTA MÁRCIA ROSA DA , FERRAZ MARCO AURÉLIO FREIRE , SILVA PHILIPE SOARES DA , BULLA RAFAEL CAPAVERDE , SANTOS TEREZINHA DINAMAR DOS , MEDEIROS TIAGO SILVA , FERREIRA JOSÉ ADRIANO CUSTÓDIO , IRIART MORGANA MARTINS GRUDZINSKI , KRAUSE GEANA TAISA MACHADO
Published: April 2024

A obra “A Educação com Novos Olhares e Possibilidades" mergulha em uma gama de temas educacionais, que abrangem diversidade, políticas educacionais, inclusão e tecnologia, entre outros. Neste livro, exploramos não apenas os problemas que enfrentamos, mas também as soluções e os caminhos que se abrem diante de nós. Acreditamos que é através da constante indagação e da busca por novas abordagens que podemos assumir o papel de pesquisadores, permanecendo receptivos à inovação. Convidamos você a acolher essas reflexões como oportunidade para moldar um ambiente de aprendizagem transformador."
(Re)construindo Saberes: raça, racismo e educação antirracista - Volume I
Authors: Soligo Ângela Fátima , Santos Claudia Regina , Andrade Cristiano de Jesus , Silva Dayse Cristina da , Santos Domingos Dutra dos , Batista-Duarte Ewerton , Porfirio Fernando , Souza Francisca Márcia Costa de , Silva Giovana da Costa , Aniceto Gleyce Elly Teles , Gomes Guilherme Aguiar , Silva Jefferson Andrade , Santos Luane Bento dos , Bittencourt Luciana Gonzaga , Torres Luis Felipe de Castro , Ribeiro Maisa Elena , Sousa Junior Manuel Alves de , Silva Marília Laís Rosalvo da , Silva Meryelle Macedo da , Alvarenga Otávio Silva , Silva Priscila Matos Crisostomo da , Cruz Rafaela Matos de Santana , Batista Raquel Aparecida , Rodrigues Simone Cristina Reis Conceição , Rocha Sinara Socorro Duarte , Pinto Tatiane de Oliveira , Silva Tatiane Farias da Rosa , Rangel Tauã Lima Verdan , Cecílio Waléria Adriana Gonçalez , Sousa Wraydson Silva
Published: April 2024

(Re)construindo Saberes: raça, racismo e educação antirracista, organizada em dois volumes, reúne uma série de reflexões e construções científico-acadêmicas capazes de dialogar e inquietar acerca da temática do racismo. O volume reúne textos que trazem reflexões e contribuições a respeito da necessidade de se pensar uma educação antirracista, sendo composto por temas que envolvem: Diversidade cultural no ensino superior, extensão universitária, ações de extensão para o letramento racial, educação infantil, África na sala de aula, movimento cultural, ensino de sociologia, ensino de história, inclusão, infâncias negras, jovens cientistas, diferenças na escola, literatura infantil, gênero e raça na prática escolar e mitologias dos orixás no pensamento computacional.
Histological study of the mammary gland of lactating albino Wistar rats treated with oil palm sap as galactagogue
Authors: Chikezie Jude Okamkpa  , Calistus Obiora Nevo
Published: April 2024

Background: Population of mothers’ resident in Southeastern Nigeria often use the juicy oil palm sap from African (Elaeis guineensis) palm tree commonly called Palm Wine as galactagogue to boost milk production in lactating women. This study investigated the effects of oil palm sap on the histology of mammary gland in lactating rats. Method: Twenty primiparous female albino wistar rats were used and randomly divided into four groups (n=5, each). The rats in the treated groups received a daily administration of oil palm sap through orogastric method at a dose of 10ml/kg. The positive and negative control groups received 5mg/kg of metoclopramide and 2.5mg/ kg of bromocriptine, respectively while the normal control group received 0.5 ml distilled water. The mammary glands of lactating rats were harvested and fixed with 10% formalin for routine histological procedures and stained with hematoxylin-eosin and viewed under light microscope. Result: Histological analysis showed that oil palm sap induced the development of the lobuloalveolar system of the mammary glands. Conclusion: This study scientifically validates the galactagogue properties of oil palm sap and justifies the traditional use of this plant extract to boost milk production in lactating women.
Efficacy of Mom’s Belief Integrated Therapy Protocol (MBITP) based therapies across multiple therapy centers serving neurodivergent populations
Authors: Nitin Bindlish  , Khilly Marwaha  , Ishani Chakravorty  , Tanushree Dwivedi  , Rhythm Makkar  , Mom’s Belief Clinical Team
Published: April 2024

Long term and intensive therapy that can provide for a multimodal comprehensive approach has been found to be an effective modality for children presenting with varied kinds of Neurodevelopmental delays, concerns and diagnosis. In India and in the world at large there are millions of Neurodivergent children who are in need of high-quality Psychological therapeutic services that are easily accessible. Varied therapy centers provide such a solution in which the child is at the very core of the therapeutic process. The primary objective of the study was to measure the effectiveness of the center based in-person intervention for children with Neurodivergent needs. A pre-post T-test analysis demonstrates that even with as less as 2 hours of weekly therapies such as Speech, OT and Behaviour therapy-based interventions within a span of 3 months of providing quality therapy there has been significant positive progress for children in all five domains of development, as hypothesized.
Data sovereignty and security in network engineering: A conceptual framework for compliance
Authors: Michael Oladipo Akinsanya  , Cynthia Chizoba Ekechi  , Chukwuekem David Okeke
Published: April 2024

Data sovereignty and security are critical issues in network engineering, particularly in an era of increasing data breaches and regulatory scrutiny. This concept paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding and ensuring compliance with data sovereignty and security requirements in network engineering. The framework begins by defining data sovereignty and security in the context of network engineering, highlighting the importance of protecting data from unauthorized access and ensuring that it is stored and processed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Next, the framework explores key concepts and principles related to data sovereignty and security, such as data localization, encryption, and access control. It also discusses the role of international agreements and standards in shaping data sovereignty and security requirements. The framework then guides how organizations can implement measures to protect data sovereignty and security in their network engineering practices. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing appropriate security controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Finally, the framework outlines future trends and challenges in data sovereignty and security, such as the impact of emerging technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) on data protection requirements. Overall, this concept paper provides a comprehensive overview of data sovereignty and security in network engineering, offering practical guidance for organizations seeking to protect their data and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Methemoglobinemia caused by nitrobenzene ingestion treated with methylene blue and ascorbic acid: A case report
Authors: G. Ramya Balaprabha  , Vaishali Akshitha  , T. Rama Rao
Published: April 2024

Nitrobenzene (NBZ) is a pale-yellow coloured compound, moderately water-soluble oily liquid, and odour similar to bitter almonds. It is commonly used in the manufacture of aniline, benzidine, quinolone, drugs, dyes, solvent in shoe, metal polishes, and in screen printing]. It is a potent oxidizer of the iron moiety of haemoglobin causing methemoglobinemia leading to its inability to transport oxygen. Clinical features of nitrobenzene poisoning include gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, cyanosis, drowsiness, seizures, coma and finally respiratory failure culminating in death. Intravenous methylene blue and ascorbic acid are commonly used for treatment of significant poisoning.
Valuation analysis of China national petroleum corporation
Authors: Li Yixuan  , Li Lun
Published: April 2024

Oil is considered the lifeblood of several countries due to the political need to offer energy security. Moreover, world economies depend on the state’s supervision and control of oil prices. Thus, the relevant policies of oil companies are carefully formulated in conjunction with government policymakers. Hence, the valuation of oil enterprises is of great significance to global security and economic development. As traditional valuation models tend to underestimate petroleum enterprises, this study adopts the economic value added (EVA) model and incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators to ascertain a new absolute valuation indicator for China National Petroleum Corporationbased on the weighted average adjusted enterprise value, providing a new evaluation indicator for the petrochemical industry.
Comparative analysis and implementation of a transformative business and supply chain model for the FMCG sector in Africa and the USA
Authors: Henry Ejiga Adama  , Chukwuekem David Okeke
Published: April 2024

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of business and supply chain models in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector between Africa and the USA, aiming to identify transformative strategies for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and market penetration. The FMCG sector serves as a critical component of both economies, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. However, stark differences in infrastructure, consumer behavior, and regulatory environments between Africa and the USA necessitate tailored approaches to business and supply chain management. Drawing on empirical data and case studies, this study examines key elements of successful FMCG models in each region, including distribution networks, inventory management, technology adoption, and market dynamics. It explores how factors such as urbanization, income levels, and cultural preferences influence consumer demand and supply chain strategies. Moreover, the analysis delves into the impact of emerging trends such as e-commerce, sustainability, and digitalization on FMCG operations in both regions. The findings reveal opportunities for mutual learning and adaptation between Africa and the USA. While the USA boasts mature infrastructure and advanced technological capabilities, Africa offers potential for innovative solutions tailored to its unique challenges and opportunities. Through cross-regional knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships, FMCG companies can develop hybrid models that combine the best practices from both regions to drive growth, reduce costs, and enhance resilience. The study concludes by proposing actionable recommendations for FMCG companies seeking to implement transformative business and supply chain models in Africa and the USA, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, agility, and stakeholder collaboration in navigating diverse market landscapes and driving sustainable growth.
Association of aortic coarctation to a cerebral aneurysm in 53-year-old male with coronaropathy: What should be prioritized?
Authors: F Kaddari  , H Rouam  , N Charei  , M El Jamili  , D Benzeroual  , M El Hattaoui
Published: April 2024

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a common congenital defect, which although normally detected and surgically repaired in childhood. Rarely present in adults. Unless significant hypertension exists, adult patients are usually asymptomatic. We report a case of a 53-year-old Man with cardiovascular risk factors, presented with ccs class II angina and wernicke's aphasia. Further investigation of his aphasia was needed for the evaluation of his hemorrhagic risk under antithrombotic therapy and anticoagulant. These last revealed coarctation of the aorta (CoA) associated to cerebral aneurysm (CA). The patient underwent an angioplasty of his coronary artery disease, then he was presented to surgery for the CA and endovascular repair for the CoA. The issue raised by the case was whether to treat first the CoA or the CA. Although uncommon in adults, aortic coarctation should be included in the differential diagnosis of resistant high blood pressure, since it is associated with significant complications and mortality when untreated as aneurysms.
Phytochemical screening, proximate and vitamin composition of Jack fruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) pulp and seed
Authors: Emaime Jimmy Uwanta  , Itoro Eshiet Udo  , Itoro Nyakno Willie  , Aniekan Effiong Akpakpan
Published: April 2024

The potential health benefits of plant are determined by the level of phytochemicals, proximate, minerals and vitamin composition of the plant material. The study was carried out to determine the phytochemical composition, proximate and vitamin content of Artocarpus heterophyllus pulp and seeds. The results revealed that Artocarpus heterophyllus is rich in phytochemicals such as Saponins, Alkaloid, Cardiac Glycoside, Phlobatannins, Terpenes, Steroids and Deoxy-Sugar. Proximate composition analysis indicated that the pulp has higher moisture, protein and lipid content, while crude fibre and carbohydrate were higher in the seed. The fruit pulp contained a greater percentage of vitamins A and C compared to the seeds. These phytochemicals, proximate composition, and vitamins offer numerous health benefits, suggesting that the consumption of jack fruit pulp and seeds may help in alleviating various health challenges.
Distribution of nose types among Igbos of South-East Nigeria
Authors: Obinna Remigius Okwesili  , Emmanuel Nebuwa Obikili  , Johnson Uchechukwu Achebe  , Nto Johnson Nto
Published: April 2024

Background: The nose is an important aesthetic unit that is essential in defining the facial appearance of an individual and also helps in identifying a tribe or race. Understanding the distribution of nose types within the Igbo population is crucial for elucidating patterns of human diversity, population genetics, and evolutionary anthropology. The aims of this study were to determine some nasal parameters of Igbo adults, analyze the distribution of the types, check sexual dimorphism, and to correlate the parameters with age, height, weight and body mass index (BMI) respectively Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 312 Igbos in Enugu of Southeastern Nigeria using cluster sampling. The nasal dimensions were measured with digital Vernier’s calipers and the nasal indices were calculated. Weight and height were also measured and BMI calculated. All data were collated and analyzed. Results: The mean age was 37.05 (±15.83). The age range was 20 to 69 years and they were grouped into 20 – 29 years group, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59 and 60 – 69 years groups. The range nasal height was 37.24 - 57.63mm for males, while range for females was 32.43 - 52.97mm. The range for nasal width was 37.04 - 51.29mm for males and 32.93 - 48.52mm for females. The mean nasal widths of males were significantly wider than those of females in all age groups respectively (p < 0.01). The mean nasal indices for males and females were 91.91 (platyrrhine) and 86.26 (platyrrhine) respectively. Majority of the sample population had platyrrhine nose (67%) while 32% of them had mesorrhine nose and only 1% of them had leptorrhine nose. There was a significant positive correlation between height of nose and width of nose of adult Igbos with their age, height and weight (p value <0.01) and a significant negative correlation with body mass index (p <0.01). Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the distribution of nose types among the Igbo people of South-East Nigeria. We have characterized the prevalence of different nose types and explored potential associations with demographic and anthropometric factors. The major nose type of Igbos is platyrrhine, while the minor one is mesorrhine. Knowledge of nasal parameters are applied in forensic studies; and in surgeries involving the nose, and this ensures that individuals do not lose their identities even after extensive nasal surgeries.
Lipoma of the corpus callosum: Case report
Authors: Mohammadine Baderddine  , El Ghabouch Mohamed  , Hmamouch Mohamed Oualid  , Hammoud Marouane  , Lakhdar Fayçal  , Benzagmout Mohamed  , Chakour Khalid  , Chaoui Faiz Mohamed
Published: April 2024

Corpus callosum lipoma is a very rare congenital malformation, which may be associated with varying degrees of corpus callosum dysgenesis. It is often asymptomatic but may present with epilepsy, hemiplegia, dementia, or simple headache. We report the case of a 48-year-old adult, followed for psychomotor retardation since childhood, who presented with epileptic seizures and was found to have a lipoma of the corpus callosum. Symptoms and prognosis depend on the associated malformation. MRI is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosis. Treatment is symptomatic: antiepileptic drugs in the event of epileptic seizures, and surgery is rarely indicated.
Design, development and performance evaluation of a portable cocoa seed extractor
Authors: Damilola Victoria Awe  , Victoria Adebisi Alao  , Peter Efosa Ohenhen  , Olusegun Abiodun Balogun  , Zolani Ndlovu  , Asafa Tesleem Babatunde
Published: April 2024

Even though cash crops like cocoa, cotton and rubber are a major source of revenue for the nation, the unavailability of affordable and easily accessible post-harvest process machines has made it impossible to generate maximum income from these crops. A cocoa seed extractor was produced to increase the productivity of cocoa farmers and reduce the stress and dangers they are exposed to in the process of splitting the cocoa pods and separating the cocoa beans from the pods. The machine has two major chambers: A cocoa seed extractor was produced to increase the productivity of cocoa farmers and reduce the stress and dangers they are exposed to in the process of splitting the cocoa pods and separating the cocoa beans from the cocoa pods, fed into it by the conveyor belt, to crack the pods as they are forced through the centre of rotation. The sprout then conveys the cracked pod to the separating chamber where a rotating beater beats the pod, forcing the cocoa seeds out of it. The seeds then pass through the 16mm sieve in the chamber and are collected at the cocoa seed outlet while the pod is collected at the pods outlet. The machine is powered by a 3 horse power and a 0.74 horse power electric motor. The materials used in its fabrication are locally sourced. A performance evaluation of the machine reveals that it works at an efficiency of 87.5% in terms of the number of cocoa pods processed per day, and at 75% efficiency in terms of the number of cocoa seeds processed without damage. The throughput of the machine is 250kg/hr. Thus, the cocoa seed extractor can process 8,228pods/day compared to about 400pods/day that can be processed by an average person.
Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients with first seizure episode
Authors: Iván Alfredo De Ávila Consuegra  , Abel Enrique Manjarres Guevara  , Jennifer Patricia Vargas Gomez  , Isaias Alberto Siado Palencia  , Hector Alexander Rodriguez Rojas
Published: April 2024

Seizures are transient episodes of signs and/or symptoms resulting from abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. About 8% to 10% of people will experience a seizure at some point in their lives, and of that group, about 2% to 3% will develop epilepsy. Given the impact that epilepsy can have on a person's quality of life and related medical, cognitive, or psychiatric conditions, it is crucial to perform a detailed evaluation when a patient presents an unprovoked first seizure episode. A seizure crisis must be distinguished from other events with a similar presentation, as the possible causes must be determined, to establish the need for adequate treatment, and establish a long-term prognosis.
Meta-analysis study: Risk analysis of eating habits, smoking habits, physical activity, and stress on the incidence of hypertension in Indonesia
Authors: Fitri Cahyani Siregar  , Milla Wahyu Wulandari
Published: April 2024

Hypertension which is included in the class of non-communicable diseases, is a condition where systolic and diastolic blood pressure exceeds the limit. The blood pressure limit is 140/90 mmHg (systolic/diastolic). This meta-analysis study aims to analyze the relationship between risk factors for hypertension in Indonesia, which is limited to eating habits, smoking habits, physical activity, and stress. This study used the meta-analysis method by collecting 52 previous research articles. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using JASP (Jeffrey's Amazing Statistics Program) software. The results of the meta-analysis study showed that the risk factors of eating habits had a value of 9,583 times greater, smoking habits 2,857 times greater, physical activity 3,896 times greater, and stress 4,349 times greater to develop hypertension. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the most influential factor for hypertension is eating habits, while the least influential factor is smoking habits.
Processing of Baglog waste left over from oyster mushroom cultivation; case studies
Authors: Wenny Surya Murtius  , Purnama Dini Hari  , Risa Meutia Fiana
Published: April 2024

Waste is an issue that must be addressed immediately, waste that is a problem today comes from increasing human activity as an effort to fulfill life. Baglog waste in Limau Manis Sejahtera (LMS) Micro Business has been processed into organic fertilizer, but the processing has not brought high value added, so other innovations are needed. Industrial process activities that aim to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover agricultural waste by converting it into other products are called valorization. This process converts waste into more valuable products using environmentally friendly process technology by reducing waste and maximizing product utility so as to protect the environment. A biorefinery is an activity that integrates biomass conversion processes to produce fuel, electrical energy and chemicals simultaneously.
Examination of construct of “outcome” items evaluated by families of children with medical complexity using home-visit nursing services in Japan
Authors: Yumi Sakagami  , Kaoru Konishi
Published: April 2024

This study aims to create “Outcome” items evaluated by families of children with medical complexity (CMC) (CF-Outcome) that are similar to the Home-visit Nursing Quality Indicators for Children (HNQIC) “Outcome” items, to examine the construct of “CF-Outcome.” This study was cross-sectional, and participants were 150 families of children with medical complexity. Based on the ten items of the HNQIC “Outcome” section, we developed ten outcome items evaluated with 5-point Likert scales, and tested the validity of the construct and internal consistency of the “CF-Outcome.” Spearman correlation coefficients were calculated to identify correlations between the “CF-Outcome” factors and five “Service user satisfaction” factors. The exploratory factor analysis yielded 8 items in 3 factors, with a Cronbach's α of 0.813. For the correlation between factors of “CF-Outcome” and “Service user satisfaction”, there was no statistically significant correlation between the second factor of “CF-Outcome” and the following three factors: “Service user satisfaction”: <24-hour support>, , and . However, there were statistically significant correlations among the other factors, from r = .165 (p < .01) to r = .367 (p < .001). The findings suggest the usefulness of the “CF-Outcome” for CMC families to evaluate the outcomes of home-visit nursing services. However, there is a need to improve the wording of items to eliminate variations in responses among raters. We need to clarify the concepts of the three factors further, and examine specific items that can measure the concepts.
Practices of television media education of family values in China
Authors: Sosnovskaya Nadezhda Igorevna
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research is to summarize the Chinese experience in popularizing family values through media education to study the possibility of extrapolating the ideas, content and structure of Chinese television media in domestic conditions. The paper presents an analysis of Chinese television programs aimed at mainstreaming family values. The content of Chinese television programs on family topics is described and typologized according to the relayed value categories of parenthood, kinship, marriage, neighborhood and joint households presented in the studies. The scientific novelty of the paper lies in the fact that it is the first to specify the content of media education of family values based on Chinese television programs about the family. The sociocultural specifics and dominant family values of Chinese television programs are determined. As a result, it was revealed that the largest number of programs on central and regional television channels, as well as the main Internet broadcasting channels, are aimed at developing the values of parenthood, kinship and marriage among the viewing audience, which is due to the social order of society and the state policy of the PRC. Family-oriented television content provides relatively controlled socialization of members of society through familiarization with the values of family life in modern sociocultural conditions of China, determined by the increasing importance of large families, filial piety, responsible parenthood, marital relationships and personal development in the family.
Transformation of precedent movie phrases in comic creolized internet memes (using the movie “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” as an example of the source of meme origin)
Authors: Trofimchuk Polina Ilyinichna
Published: April 2024

Research objective is to identify the ways in which precedent movie phrases are transformed into creolized internet memes. The article examines creolized internet memes from the perspective of comic genres, focusing primarily on the transformation methods, which are techniques of linguistic play. The scientific novelty of the research lies in providing a classification of internet memes created on the basis of the Soviet movie text “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” (directed by Leonid Gaidai, 1973) according to the method of transformation of the precedent phenomenon. The author of the article proposes to distinguish three groups of transformation of precedent phenomena. In the first group, one or two components in the iconic movie phrase, presented as a simple sentence, are replaced. The transformations in the second group are based on the principle of associative series. In the third group, the transformation leads to the formation of a simulacrum. As a result, it is determined that the replacement of the object, subject, predicate, or two nominative components in the sentence is typically done by selecting lexemes that are phonetically similar to the component being replaced. Transformations based on the principle of associative series result in the combination of fragments from domestic and foreign movie texts. The stages of meme adaptation in cyberspace from a meme to a meta-meme have been identified.
Versification as a genre-forming factor in the sonnet sequence “Faithful to Love” by M. Bemurzov
Authors: Khavzhokova Lyudmila Borisovna
Published: April 2024

The paper addresses the problem of identifying the role of versification factors in shaping certain genres and genre forms of Adyghe poetry. The study is based on the sonnet sequence “Faithful to Love” by the Circassian poet Mukhadin Hamidovich Bemurzov (1948-2007). The study aims to determine the genre-forming functions of meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure in a specific literary context. The study is original in that it represents the first attempt to consider the listed components of versification as dominant genre features of sonnets comprising the sonnet sequence “Faithful to Love”. As a result of the study, the determining role of versification in shaping a number of poetic genres and the genre form of the sonnet sequence is confirmed. The adoption of the “solid form” of the sonnet by Adyghe poets is largely explained by their desire to enhance the level of literary skills and fully unfold their creative potential. Sonnet sequences are created with the aim of expanding the genre boundaries of the sonnet and introducing its innovative forms into the national literary process. The paper analyzes the meter and rhyme system and stanzaic structure of the sonnets included in the sequence “Faithful to Love”, determining whether they comply with the genre’s canon.
Overcoming poetic conceptualism (“Sunny Morning” by Timur Kibirov)
Authors: Zhilene Ekaterina Sergeevna
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of images and motifs, as well as the structural-compositional features of Timur Kibirov’s latest poetry collection “Sunny Morning” (2020). The research aims to comprehend not only the formal features of the poems included in the book, but also the content and semantic layer of Kibirov’s later texts. The structural-compositional features of the collection are considered, the series of motifs are traced in the lyrical texts. The author of the article identifies the main ideological and image dominants of Kibirov’s later texts, outlines the existential space of the persona (the poet’s alter ego), traces the reflection of the hero’s personal ideas about the world and about himself. In particular, the researcher examines the system of “eternal” and “damned” questions that give an idea of the existential dilemmas of the persona in the book “Sunny Morning”. The study is novel in that it is the first to consider the poetical features of Kibirov’s late collection, to identify the axiological perspectives of the persona’s worldview, to reveal his reflections on the Soviet past of the country and himself. As a result, it is proved that Kibirov’s texts, typified by critics as conceptualist, are quite far from the strategies and practices of conceptual experiments. Personal friendship with conceptualist poets did not affect Kibirov’s personal identity, the originality of his poetry, or the recognizability of his individual style.
Adjectives with the semantics of precedence in English and Russian
Authors: Lutfullina Gulnara Firdavisovna
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research is to identify the features of the functioning of adjectives in Russian and English that contribute to expressing the semantics of precedence within an utterance. The paper provides an analysis of English and Russian adjectives that realize the semantics of precedence. The study highlights a group of adjectives with the temporal semantics that function as adverbial modifiers expressing precedence at the level of deep structure, while at the level of surface structure, they serve the syntactic function of attributive modifiers. The scientific novelty lies in identifying the spectrum of English and Russian adjectives as non-verbal means of expressing precedence actualizing the temporal semantics of an utterance. It is found that in both languages, adjectives explicitly express the semantics of precedence and at the level of deep structure correspond to adverbs functioning as temporal modifiers. The most frequent adjective in English is ‘previous’, in Russian it is ‘предыдущий’ (previous). Adjectives like ‘former’, ‘бывший’ are characterized by their combination with personal names and organizations to represent their preceding state or position. Allomorphism is manifested in the presence of adjectives with distinctive features expressing precedence.
Types of metaphors in economic discourse (based on the representation of enterprise activities in Russian, English, German, and French)
Authors: Borodulina Natalia Yurievna , Makeeva Marina Nikolaevna
Published: April 2024

This paper is written within the framework of a cognitive study of the economic discourse metaphor used to objectify various types of activities of an enterprise and its environment. The research aims to identify the semantic and pragmatic features characterizing the linguistic and axiological implementation of metaphorical representation of the internal structure of a modern economic company and its relationships with the external business world. The work analyzes the types of metaphors, highlights the features of lexical units that are actualized during the transfer of meanings, and demonstrates evaluative connotations. The scientific novelty of the research lies in systematizing metaphors of such an important segment of economic discourse as entrepreneurial activity and providing their typology based on Russian, English, German, and French, revealing the common and specific features in the conceptualization of relationships and characteristics of a modern company. As a result, the dominant metaphorical models in the representations of an economic enterprise, their axiological and cultural characteristics are shown, the types of metaphors in the “Economics” subject area corresponding to the functional aspect of metaphors are listed.
The evolution of the entrepreneur’s image in Jordan Belfort’s autobiographical novel “The Wolf of Wall Street”
Authors: Savinich Sergei Sergeyevich , Plakhin Nikita Sergeevich
Published: April 2024

The aim of the study is to identify the specific features of the American entrepreneur’s image in J. Belfort’s novel “The Wolf of Wall Street” and their significant differences from the characteristic features of this image in the works of American literature of an earlier period. The paper examines the literary image of an entrepreneur created by J. Belfort based on an autobiographical narrative using his personal experience in stock market activities. The study investigates the change in the value paradigm in the personality and character of the entrepreneur in comparison with the main characteristics of this image created in the works of W. Bradford and B. Franklin. The scientific novelty of the study lies in discovering radical changes in the image of the 21st-century American entrepreneur in comparison with the ideal that was formed in American culture in the 17th and 18th centuries. As a result of the study, it was found that the image of an entrepreneur in J. Belfort’s novel has undergone significant changes compared to the works of early American literature. There is a significant contradiction between the moral and value attitudes created in the works of W. Bradford and B. Franklin and the modern image of the American entrepreneur depicted in the novel under consideration.