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Complexity in Technical Systems A New HCI Education Issue?
Authors: Oestreicher Lars
Published: March 2023

In this paper it is proposed that the future teaching of Human- Computer Interaction will have to consider complexity in a more proactive way than has been the traditional view. The emergence of more and more complex systems that are not specifically co- designed, but where the components are still meant to operate in the same context or under similar conditions puts a new aspect on interface design. The inability to use technology emerges as a new type of accessibility problem in the modern world. In the paper concrete examples of this problem are presented, as well as a discussion on the effects, both on the individual level and on society as a whole. The central statement in this paper is that Education in Human- Computer Interaction needs to start adding these more general complexity issues as part of the curriculum. The mind set of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction students needs to change in order to incorporate also technically connected complex systems, that are conceptually disparate or loosely coupled.
Unfreezing thoughts. Philosophy, Design Studies and role-playing games in a foundational undergraduate course
Authors: Galli Luca
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we describe an undergraduate foundational course on design methodology, in which strong emphasis is given on the philosophical questioning on method, methodology and, more generally, on designing itself. The course approach and structure are accounted in short steps, as a preliminary case presented for further discussions in the HCI educators community.
Controlled Confusion: Teaching complex multidisciplinary group work
Authors: Lundgren Sus
Published: March 2023

The project described in this paper exemplifies how interaction design students can be prepared for working in groups that are part of a larger, complex, multidisciplinary structure. It shows how a task can be designed to engage a whole class of students, letting each student be a member of at least two groups; one related to that student’s assigned discipline, and one related to the sub-project that he or she is working in. This way of intertwining groups necessitates and enables communication. The general aim of the project is to increase the understanding of working in these kinds of structures, help students to explore strategies for doing it successfully, inculcate the necessity of communication, clarity and leadership, encourage respect for people from other disciplines, and develop negotiation and communication skills. How the project can be focused towards certain aims is also discussed, as is its strengths, weaknesses and special requirements.
Tools for an Augmented Design: quantitative virtual show&tell
Authors:   University of Rome Tor Vergata - Dip. SPFS, Giovannella Carlo , Camusi Andrea
Published: March 2023

In this paper we describe a variant of the ‘show and tell’ method designed to be used in collaborative design processes. We will show that it works as a qualitative and, as well, as a quantitative aid to the design process, especially, but n o t exclusively, in the analysis phase. Thanks to it, indeed, it is possible to identify with a small effort, as emerging features, those critical characteristics of a given domain that may require an appropriate design action. We show also that this method, in its quantitative variant, gains further pedagogical value because it compels the students to operate a mediation aimed to achieving a shared outlook, starting from the realization of existing differences in the perception of a specific design’s domain (due to different mental models). The method finds its use also in entirely or partially online design processes. In fact, we show and briefly discuss the results obtained by applying the method to different educational design contexts within an on line open source educational environment, LIFE. Finally we show how it would be possible to optimize the use of the proposes method, by means of a specific application that we start to develop as an internal module of the LIFE environment, as part of a project that aimed to develop an online collaborative design lab.
Learning in Liquid Place
Authors: Carpenter Vanessa
Published: March 2023

This paper examines how liquid place can be created using three specific qualities: curiosity, questioning, and awareness. Three contexts were examined and analyzed to learn how to create liquid place and how to enhance learning in any given environment.
Handheld-Mode Interface for the OLPC XO Laptops
Authors: Biader Ceipidor Ugo , Medaglia Carlo Maria , Vona Alessandro
Published: March 2023

The article gives an account of the “Handheld-Mode Interface for the OLPC XO Laptops” research work within OpenUsability project. The introduction of the following document expounds what the OLPC XOs are and which our research task has been. The second chapter explains the three stages of the work, from the concept to the graphic design. The achieved results are briefly summed up in the conclusion.
Some Cues to Design Effective HMI for Green Car in Fiat Group Automobiles
Authors: Calefato Caterina , Tesauri Francesco , El Kader Amrouche Abd , Guagliumi Marcella
Published: March 2023

Environmental issues have become a full part in the process of developing vehicle concepts: new driving technologies as alternative fuels or hybrid engines will be applied on a much wider scale in the future. The design of CNG vehicles introduces new problems dealing with the in-vehicle user interface alternative fuels symbols, specific indicators and switches, that we try to discuss in this paper.
Exploring Archaeological Parks by Playing Games on Mobile Devices
Authors: Ardito Carmelo , Buono Paolo , Costabile Maria Francesca , Lanzilotti Rosa , Piccinno Antonio , Simeone Adalberto
Published: March 2023

Explore! is an m-learning system that combining e-learning and mobile computing allows middle school students to interact with learning materials in different ways while playing a game in an archaeological park. Design is based on user-centred and participatory approaches. The evaluation of Explore! through systematic field studies has shown that it is able to transform the visit to archaeological parks into a more complete and culturally rich experience. Thanks to the generality of the software infrastructure, games to be played in different parks can be easily created; to this aim, an Authoring Tool to be used by history experts and/or teachers has been developed.
Design of a GUI for the facial expressions creation in the 3D software ‘Make Human’
Authors: Biader Ceipidor Ugo , Medaglia Carlo Maria , Passacantilli Eugenio , Fabri Stefano , Perrone Amedeo , Bastioni Manuel
Published: March 2023

This project’s aim is to design and create a GUI of the facial expressions making process within the open source software Make Human, an application for the creation of 3D humanoids. This study will allow to standardize human expressions, in order to reproduce them automatically with the software.
A new Life to rethink Design and Processes for Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
Authors:   University of Rome Tor Vergata - Dip. SPFS, Giovannella Carlo , Camusi Andrea , Campo Andrea
Published: March 2023

In a historic moment like this in which the learning technologies are challenged by both the social transformations and the need to rethink the pedagogical approach to the TEL processes, this tutorial is intended to introduce the audience to the new possibilities offered by a novel open-source and multilingual environment, LIFE (Learning in an Interactive Framework to Experience) – http://life.mifav.uniroma2.it – whose design has been inspired by: – the need to overcome the old-style Virtual Learning Environments in favor of more social oriented and open Virtual Learning Places (VLP) – the need for more empathic and personalizable VLP – the need for more design oriented and flexible learning processes After a quick review of the design principles, the speakers, with the aid of selected best practices, will illustrate the tools that allow a) to design collaborative learning processes inspired to the principle of the ‘organic process’ and of the ‘person in place centered design’ b) to personalize the experience and, in particular, to compose a personal space (MyLife) that can be enriched with the outcomes of the collective learning experiences and whose content is exportable and usable as e-portfolio A description of i) the management’s tools; ii) the integrated website editor; iii) of the guidelines for Life’s developers will complete the tutorial.
Evaluation of different fungicides for the control of Alternaria leaf spot of roses caused by “Alternaria alternata”
Authors: Khalid Bareerah
Published: March 2023

Rose (Rosa indica L) is important plant uses worldwide in medical, cosmetic, happy events, celebrations and food tonic supplement. Fungal diseases (powedery mildew, anthracnose, rust, root rots, Alternaria black spot, cercospora leaf spot and grey mold) are well known for threat to cultivation of rose plant for commercial scale. Among them Alternaria black spot disease is the most dangerous one. Present study was done in the field area of College of Agriculture, Bhadur sub.campus Layyah in 2019 using RCBD 3 factorial design. The study was carried out to evaluate and to check efficacy of five fungicides (Ridomil Gold, Companion, Acrobat MZ, Dodine and Myclobutanil) to control the disease at different concentration and days. Results indicate that disease is effectively controlled by Ridomil Gold (17.68%) followed by Acrobat MZ (24.35%), Myclobutanil (34.69%), Companion (49.72%) while Dodine showed least efficacy (44.84%) over control (73.54 %). Ridomil gold can be used to control Alternaria black spot of rose.
Lipopeptides; Powerful antifungal weapons produced by Bacillus species
Authors: Mahmood Tahir
Published: March 2023

Being environmentally safe and promisingly antagonistic Bacillus species have gained huge attention for biological control of plant diseases. The antimicrobial nature of Bacillus spp. is largely attributed to the lipopeptides produced by them. The most important lipopeptides produced by them include iturins, surfactin, fengycin, bacillomycin and plipastatin that have exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against numerous phytopathogens. Lipopeptides are safer and compatible to the environment, less toxic, biodegradable. Lipopeptides are extensively tested with remarkable results such as enhanced biocontrol potential at intense conditions of temperature, pH and salinity. In this review, the role of different lipopeptides in biocontrol and their mode of action has been discussed. Salient scientific contributions have been elucidated to unveil the excellent role of lipopeptides that make Bacillus species potential biocontrol agents.
Gyepalkotó fűfajok ezerszemtömegére ható tényezők vizsgálata
Authors: Lepossa Anita , Halász Adrienn , Menyhárt László
Published: March 2023

A hőmérséklet, csapadék és az anyatövek korának hatását elemeztük egy fontos vetőmagminőségi paraméter, az ezerszemtömeg (Emt) változására három gyepalkotó fűfaj egy-egy hazai fajtája esetében (’Tomaj’ vörös csenkesz, ’K-50’ nádképű csenkesz és ’K-51’ magyar rozsnok). A MATE Georgikon Campuson (Keszthely) fenntartott törzsállományok hat évjáratából származó magminták vizsgálata során azt találtuk, hogy a növények kora nem befolyásolta az Emt értékét. A május 1-től betakarításig figyelembe vett hő- és csapadékösszeg, illetve az anyatövek kora, mint független tényezőkre illesztett lineáris modellben csak az átlagosnál alacsonyabb hőösszegnek mutatkozott az ezerszemtömegre negatív hatása. A csapadék hatása pozitív, de gyenge volt, a további elemzés azt mutatta, hogy leginkább az előző év nov. 1-től betakarításig számított csapadék korrelált az Emt-vel. Megállapítottuk továbbá, hogy összehasonlító vizsgálatok során alapvető a fűmag minták megfelelő tisztítása és a mért Emt értékek azonos nedvességtartalomra korrigálása.
Comparative evaluation of sterilization- and temperature-dependent cyclic fatigue resistance of four different nickel-titanium rotary file systems with reciprocal motion
Authors: Çelikel Bayram , Öztekin Faruk
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of sterilization and temperature differences on the cyclic fatigue resistance of WaveOne Gold, Reciproc, Reciproc Blue, and Twisted File Adaptive rotary file systems.
Methods: In total, 160 files and four file systems were used (n = 20). This study was carried out at two different temperatures: 20°C and 39°C. An artificial stainless-steel canal was used for the static cyclic fatigue test. The breaking times of the files were recorded and calculated by multiplying the number of revolutions by the rotational speed. The SPSS 22 program was used for statistical analysis. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used for data with a normal distribution. The Mann–Whitney U test was used for paired groups. The Kruskal–Wallis test was applied to groups with more than two variables where the data did not fit a normal distribution. Tukey’s post-hoc analysis was used to determine the source of differences. A value of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: When the lengths of the broken pieces and the numbers of breaks were compared at the two different temperatures, there was a significant difference between all the files. In addition, there was a significant between-group difference between the sterilized files and nonsterilized files (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The cyclic fatigue resistance of the Reciproc Blue file was higher than that of the other files. Low temperature increased cyclic fatigue resistance.
 
How to cite this article:
Çelikel B, Öztekin F. Comparative evaluation of sterilization and temperature-dependent cyclic fatigue resistance of four different nickel-titanium rotary file systems with reciprocal movement. J Med Dent Invest 2021;2:e211038
https://doi.org/10.5577/jomdi.e211038
 
Linguistic revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
 
Checked for plagiarism: Yes
Evaluation of the impact of different irrigation agents and temperatures on the bond strength of resin cement used in bonding fiber posts to dentin
Authors: Öztekin Faruk , Tekin Samet
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of resin cement used in bonding fiber-reinforced composite pulp to canal dentin walls treated with various irrigation agents at different temperatures.
Methods: Seventy-two extracted teeth (single-rooted lower first and second premolars) were used. The teeth were divided into six groups according to the final irrigation solutions applied to the post cavity (n = 12 in each group). The groups were as follows: QMix 2 in 1, 25ºC (group 1); QMix 2 in 1, 40°C (group 2); 2% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX), 40°C (group 3); 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 25 °C (group 4); 17% EDTA, 40°C (group 5); and CHX, 25°C (group 6). The irrigation agents were applied for 60 seconds, and root canals were dried. Horizontal sections were obtained 24 hours after fiber post cementation. The bond strength between the fiber post and dentin wall was measured using a push-out tester and recorded. The difference between the two groups was determined by the independent Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Tukey HSD post-hoc test for more than two groups (p<0.05).
Results: The highest apical strength was observed in group 2 (42.240 ± 4.969) and the lowest in group 6 (2.160 ± 0.825). The highest coronal strength was observed in group 5 (55.435 ± 5.396) and the lowest in group 3 (5.139 ± 0.977) (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the coronal and apical regions in group 1 and group 6 (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The best bonding strength in apical regions was obtained using QMix 2 in 1 (40ºC), and the best bonding strength in coronal regions was achieved using 17% EDTA (40ºC).
 
How to cite this article:
Öztekin F, Tekin S. Evaluation of the impact of different irrigation agents and temperatures on the bond strength of resin cement used in bonding fiber posts to dentin. J Med Dent Invest 2022;3:e221150. https://doi.org/10.5577/jomdi.e221150
 
Linguistic revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
 
Checked for plagiarism: Yes
Evaluation of time exposure of different irrigation agents on radicular dentin erosion
Authors: Okumuş Ömer Ferşat , Kaya Sadullah , Adıgüzel Özkan , Yeniçeri Özata Merve
Published: March 2023

Aim: The amount of root dentin erosion caused by Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), Glycolic acid (GA), and Etidronic acid (HEDP) solutions applied with sonic activation (SA) for 1 and 3 minutes during the final irrigation was evaluated in this in vitro study.
Methods: Using 5 ml of 2.5% NaOCl irrigation solution in each sample, 70 mandibular premolars were enlarged with the Reciproc R25 rotary instrument system. The samples were randomly divided according to the final irrigation protocol into 6 experimental groups (n:10) and 1 control group (n:10): Group 1   (17% EDTA – 1 min SA), Group 2   (17% EDTA – 3 min SA), Group 3   (10% GA – 1 min SA), Group 4   (10% GA – 3 min SA), Group 5   (18% HEDP – 1 min SA), Group 1   (18% HEDP – 3 min SA) and Group 7   (Negative control group-distilled water, 1 min SA). The teeth were divided into two parts longitudinally after the final irrigation protocol. A low vacuum scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to image the samples’ coronal, middle, and apical root areas at x2000 magnification. Samples were evaluated using a triple-scoring system.
Results: Data were analyzed by Shapiro Wilk, Kruskal Wallis H, Mann-Whitney U, and Dunn’s tests. There was no statistically significant difference between EDTA, GA, and HEDP in both periods (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: We saw similar amounts of erosion in dentin in 1 and 3 minutes of chelation applications for all chelators. Considering the smear removal efficiency of chelators, there is no harm in increasing the time in terms of erosion. There is a need for studies on the clinical applicability of chelation with a different duration time.
 
How to cite this article:
Okumuş ÖF, Kaya S, Adıgüzel Ö, Yeniçeri Özata M. Evaluation of time exposure of different irrigation agents on radicular dentin erosion. J Med Dent Invest 2022;3:e221170. https://doi.org/10.5577/jomdi.e221170
 
Linguistic revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
 
Checked for plagiarism: Yes
Efficacy of Plant Derivatives in Protecting Mungbean Grains against Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) under Storage Conditions in Southern Bhutan
Authors:   Agriculture Research and Development Centre- Samtenling, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Dhimal Chinta Mani , Kinley Ratu ,   Agriculture Research and Development Centre- Samtenling, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Published: March 2023

Food grains infestation by insect pests in stores is a severe challenge in food production around the globe, especially in wet and humid regions. In Bhutan, mung bean is commonly grown for consumption as a superior source of protein. However, severe cowpea weevil infestation is observed while in storage condition. Controlling with synthetic pesticides is associated with health risks due to toxic residues which intervene in safe and healthy protection methods. Protecting the grains in-store through organic approach is imperative for consumption and seed purposes. Some botanical plant extracts are known for their protective properties which need location-specific studies based on availability and suitability. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of eight treatments (Acorus calamus rhizome powder, mustard oil, garlic cloves, turmeric rhizome powder, wood ash, Vitex negundo leaf powder, super grain bag including untreated control) against cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) in mungbean under storage condition. The experiment was laid in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The result revealed that the lowest mean number of grains perforated and percent grain perforated were recorded in grains treated with Acorus calamus rhizome powder (0.46 & 0.20 %) followed by mustard oil (1.05 & 0.47 %) and grains stored in super grain bag (5.74 & 2.49%), which were significantly lower (P<0.001) as compared to other treatments. The lowest number of adult cowpea weevils was also recorded in grains treated with Acorus calamus and mustard oil followed by grains stored in super grain bag. Germination percentage was found highest in wood ash followed by mustard oil, Acorus calamus and garlic-treated grains while the lowest was in super grain bag. Therefore, Acorus calamus rhizome powder and mustard oil were found to be effective in managing cowpea weevil without affecting seed germination and vigour.
The Poetry Of Birth
Authors: Willow Pixie
Published: March 2023

This is the first in a Maternity Voices series about those in the maternity space that have become published authors. I decided on this series as last year I became a published author of a book and it made me reflect on my journey to that point and wonder what other authors journeys have been like. I hope this series is inspirational for you all and maybe encourage you to also explore putting your experiences down on the page! I have a great line up of authors for you and we start with the story of Pixie Willo. Pixie is a mother and poet and published her first book of poetry in 2020. ‘In Clarity’s Absence’ Buy Book here Her next book of poetry based on open text comments from the Birth Experience Study national survey is due for release mid-2023.
Understanding Research 2. Theoretical And Conceptual Frameworks And Their Application To Midwifery Knowledge And Research
Authors: Baker Becky
Published: March 2023

Understanding Research is a series of articles aimed at dispelling the myths around research theories and practices and exploring just what is meant by the different terminologies encountered when reading and using research articles. On alternate months we explore different aspects of research to make this knowledge accessible and relevant. It forms part of the Evidence Series, and aims to help midwives understand, use and engage with research and consider how research matters to their practice. Originally published in The Practising Midwife September, 2019.
COOPERATIVE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESSES IN THE CONTEXT OF LOCAL SYSTEM RESILIENCE. ACASE STUDY OF POLANDS PERIPHERAL REGIONS
Authors: Zwolińska-Ligaj Magdalena Anna , Guzal-Dec Danuta
Published: March 2023

his study investigates the extent and nature of cooperative links between businesses in the analysed administrative units (communes) in peripheral regions in terms of their effect on strengthening the resilience of local economy. Empirical research was carried out in 2018 in three peripheral regions of Poland on a sample of 240 entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs participated in creating local (commune-level) supply chains while reporting connections with suppliers outside of local systems. Businesses analysed in this study played a key role in enhancing the diversity of local (commune-level) goods and services markets while time taking into account their customers requirements. Local cooperation promoted strengthening of the competitive edge of cooperating businesses, becoming a local resilience factor. The characteristics of cooperative links presented in the study revealed that the benefits of local cooperation were appreciated more often in the group of businesses with inferior conditions for running and growing a business. Local economic growth policies in peripheral regions should take into account the assumptions arising from the smart village concept. A vital component of these policies in the context of fostering local innovativeness is the focus on the possibility of stimulating cooperation processes within local business sectors. Such focus of local policies may be seen as aimed at enhancing the resilience of local socio-economic systems.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF SELECTED COMPANIES IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR USING THE TOPSIS METHOD
Authors: Wiza-Augustyniak Paulina Luiza
Published: March 2023

The aim of this article is to assess the financial health of selected enterprises in the agri-food sector. The study of the financial condition of enterprises, including the food industry is a complex issue. A thorough and comprehensive analysis requires the consideration of numerous aspects of a companys operation. Therefore, a wide range of financial indicators is used, which enables the measurement of selected components of financial condition. The research used data for enterprises operating in the agri-food sector (from various branches). The selection of enterprises for the research was purposeful and was based on the ranking of enterprises published in the EMIS database. The financial statements published in the EMIS database for the year 2021 were used for the study. The TOPSIS method was used to assess the development of the enterprises, which made it possible to determine the financial condition of the studied enterprises. It was shown that the best financial condition was characterised by enterprises that based their activities on the production of margarine and similar edible fats, meat processing, excluding poultry meat, and the processing of milk and cheese products.
STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN AGRICULTURE IN PODKARPACIE IN THE SECOND DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Ślusarz Grzegorz
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this article is to assess the structural changes taking place in the agriculture of Podkarpacie. The main source of data used in the analysis was the results of the last two general agricultural censuses for the years 2010 and 2020. The area structure of farms, their average area and the structure of land use, which are important components of the agrarian structure of the region, were analyzed. On the basis of the indicators of structure and dynamics, an assessment was made of the changes taking place in relation to the production potential of farms and their consequences for the development of farms in the region. Research showed further worsening of the deagrarianisation processes in Podkarpacie and deepening of this negative trend the agriculture of the region. The decreasing number of farms does not translate into an improvement in the unfavorable area structure and average farm size. The fragmented structure of farms has been the main barrier to their development in competitive market conditions and the reason for the deteriorating position of agriculture in comparison with the rest of Poland. The economic weakness of small farms, which dominate the region, limits the possibility of using their potential, and thus the implementation of sustainable development. The radical decrease in the number of cattle and sheep is a particularly serious threat, especially in mountainous areas with a large potential for fodder from grasslands, the agricultural use of which allows many non-productive functions to be performed.
FARMERS PREFERENCES REGARDING THE USE OF BANKING PRODUCTS
Authors: Rosa Anna , Pawłowska Aleksandra
Published: March 2023

The research aimed to identify banking products and services used by farmers in the context of their financial and tangible assets. The banking products used by customers of particular banks were analysed, depending on the selected characteristics of the surveyed farmers and their farms. Due to the scope of the study, the focus was on endogenous factors related to the agricultural producer and the farm they ran. The source of the empirical data was a questionnaire interview conducted with farmers. The research allows the following conclusions to be drawn: 80% of the surveyed farmers declared that they used the services and products of cooperative banks. However, they managed a smaller area of agricultural land than customers of commercial banks. Differences in preferences for banking services offered by cooperative and commercial banks were evident in the case of such instruments as electronic banking, payment cards and bank deposits. To remain competitive, cooperative banks should offer products that meet customer expectations and are unique to a region. They should also use digital technologies and develop cooperation within the cooperative banking sector.
Las metodologías activas y su influencia en rendimiento académico de estudiantes de bachillerato.
Authors: Journal of Scientific Research MQRInvestigar
Published: March 2023

El perfeccionamiento del complejo proceso de la enseñanza por parte del docente implica el desarrollo de investigaciones que conduzcan a la búsqueda de alternativas para mejorar el aprendizaje en las diferentes asignaturas y niveles de enseñanza, en este caso el uso de las metodologías activas aplicadas en la enseñanza de la asignatura de las matemáticas, específicamente en el tipo de aprendizaje basado en problemas, en base a lo manifestado el objetivo de este artículo se basa en identificar un conjunto de competencias transversales que son indispensables en la formación académica de los estudiantes desde las metodologías activas y su manifestación en el rendimiento académico. Desde la perspectiva del docente la idea principal radica en generar procesos de cambio en la forma de enseñanza que se ha llevado tradicionalmente en la asignatura en cuestión, para lo cual se fomenta la participación de los alumnos en rondas de debate que busquen brindar posibles soluciones a diversas problemáticas relacionadas con las matemáticas en la cotidianidad, permitiendo en torno a las mismas la discusión entre pequeños grupos a medida que se vayan desarrollando las unidades didácticas, logrando de esta manera que éste proceso se convierta en el eje principal del cual se origine todo el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje. Para lo cual se utilizó un tipo de metodología basada en la revisión bibliográfica de diversas investigaciones que se encuentran contenidas en las bases de datos de diversas revistas y entidades relacionadas con el quehacer educativo, de acuerdo a esto los resultados obtenidos que se obtuvieron en la aplicación de estos métodos demuestran que los estudiantes aprenden de manera más óptima y duradera al aplicar estos tipos de metodologías, que influyen directamente en el rendimiento académico de los alumnos.
Virulence genes and antibiotic resistance profile of shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli from diarrhoeic cattles and human handlers in Asom (India)
Authors: LALHRUAIPUII  , RAHMAN H , SAIKIA G K , KATARIA J L , LALLAWMZUALI
Published: March 2023

The present study was undertaken to isolate and characterize STEC and ETEC from diarrhoeic calves and humans in Asom, India. Out of the 134 presumptive Escherichia coli isolates picked from 80 diarrhoeic calves, 31 isolates could be serotyped into 23 different serogroups; and out of 19 strains of E. coli from human beings, 13 strains could be serotyped into 10 different serogroups. O157 from cattle and O131 from humans were the frequently encountered serogroups. The virulence gene profile of the  STEC and ETEC isolates showed that the prevalence of stx2 gene and the emergence of multi drug resistant STEC and ETEC isolates in high proportion indicates that they may act as an important reservoir posing a possible threat to public health and may complicate future therapeutic options.
Characterization and microsatellite analysis for genetic diversity and bottlenecks of Spiti donkey
Authors: BEHL RAHUL , SADANA D K , BEHL JYOTSNA , BANERJEE PRIYANKA , JOSHI JYOTI , VIJH R K , ATTRI P N , NADDA SANJEEV , JOSHI B K
Published: March 2023

The Spiti donkeys distributed in Spiti and Yangthang regions of Himachal Pradesh were characterized for morphometric characteristics, management practices and utility. They were also evaluated for genetic diversity and bottlenecks using microsatellite markers. Spiti donkeys remain comparatively smaller in size with compact bodies usually covered with a thick coat of long hairs. The height at withers of male and female Spiti donkeys was 88.59±3.27 and 88.65±3.30 cm, respectively. The genomic DNA isolated from the blood samples collected from the 46 animals of this breed was amplified by PCR and resolved for alleles on automated DNA sequencer. The observed number of alleles ranged from 4 (VHL20, HTG6) to 10 (HTG7), with a mean of 6.33±1.72 alleles per locus. The observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.48 (NVHEQ54) to 0.89 (HTG7), with a mean value of 0.72±0.13. The mean FIS was 0.048 indicating moderate level of inbreeding. The normal 'L' shaped distribution of allelic frequency indicated towards absence of any recent genetic bottlenecks in the Spiti donkeys.
Evaluation of alternative nonlinear mixed effects models for estimating pig growth parameters
Authors: DAS PANKAJ , PAUL A K , PAUL RANJIT KUMAR
Published: March 2023

Animal growth models are used to identify alternative strategies to improve the efficiency of livestock production and to estimate daily nutrient requirements for the animal of different age and sex group. In this study, the efficiency of nonlinear mixed effects models were explored and a comparison was made between the predictive power of fixed effects models and the mixed effects models. Three hundred body weight (BW) data including male and female pigs were used for model fitting. One pig specific random effect was included in each of the models. The random function was a random deviation of mature BW of the individual from average mature BW of its genotype. Logistic, Gompertz and Von-Bertalanffy fixed and mixed models were explored for these data. It was found that Logistic mixed effects model performed better than the other nonlinear mixed effects models based on mean square error (MSE) and root mean square error (RMSE).
Desafios y dificultades en la construcción de la estructura retórica de géneros académicos por alunos de un magíster profesional
Authors: Guimarães Eloísa Helena Rodrigues , Lopes Elisa Cristina Moraes Rodrigues , Mendes Letícia Rodrigues Guimarães , Lopes Marcella Rodrigues
Published: March 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo discutir las características del texto académico y las dificultades en producir este género textual, relatadas por alumnos de un curso de Magíster Profesional en Administración en una Institución de Enseñanza Superior localizada en Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Este estudio se caracteriza, en cuanto a los fines, como descriptivo; en cuanto a los medios, es un estudio de caso realizado por medio de investigación de campo; y en cuanto al abordaje, se caracteriza como cualitativa y cuantitativa. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de cuestionarios semi estructurados aplicados a alumnos y profesores del curso, con el objetivo de mapear las dificultades más recurrentes en la producción de textos académicos. Los resultados apuntan a que la mayoría de los alumnos que ingresan a este Magíster presentan dificultades con la escritura académica, no por el desconocimiento de los temas que se proponen estudiar, pero especialmente debido al poco dominio de las estructuras retóricas de los géneros académicos solicitados a lo largo del curso.
Challenge in the treatment of anexal mass in pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Santos Ygor Laurindo Albues , Pedroso Rafaela Cassia da Cunha , Santo Gilmar Ferreira do Espírito , Rei Patrícia Lustosa , Borges Ulysses Pereira , Burachi Phablo , Scaloppe Tane Machado , Ribeiro Pedro Henrique Bertoleti , Baldi Djulian , Fernandez Beatriz Guedes
Published: March 2023

The term "uterine attachment" refers to structures anatomically close to the uterus, including fallopian tubes, ovaries, adjacent vessels, ligaments and connective tissues (3). Therefore, when there is the appearance of an anexal mass, it is certainly related to tumor originating from the uterine attachments. That said, it is worth remembering that during pregnancy, these tumors are uncommon, presenting a variation in the incidence of only 1 to 10% of the pregnant population (2) and most of these anexal masses are functional ovarian cysts that usually disappear during pregnancy, preserving at only 0.7% 1.7% of cases. (13) From this perspective, the present study has the objective of reporting a rare case of pregnant women with anexal mass, being in the right ovary that evolved to an atypical torsional picture and then reviewing information about the subject, focusing on the challenge of surgical treatment.
Environmental Diagnosis of Permanent Preservation Area in Rondônia
Authors: Tronco Kenia Michele de Quadros , Rocha Karen Janones da , Alves Ronepablo da Silva , Cunha Geremias Dourado da , Soares Carolina Rafaela Barroco , Oliveira Lilian Vanessa Silveira , Biazatti Scheila Cristina , Silva Gustavo Neco da , Vendruscolo Jhony , Araujo Emmanoella Costa Guaraná
Published: March 2023

The Amazon forest plays an essential role in maintaining ecosystem services, in addition to collaborating with the planet's climate balance. However, the levels of degradation in the region have increased considerably, through anthropic activities, mainly due to the intense change in the use and occupation of the soil. This work aimed to carry out an environmental diagnosis at the source that belongs to the Manicoré River basin in the municipality of Rolim de Moura - RO, as well as to elaborate a Recovery Plan for Degraded Areas for the region. To this end, a technical visit was made to the site, in which water samples were collected for laboratory analysis, used as parameters for diagnosing the level of degradation of the spring catchment area. To facilitate the assessment, the Degraded Permanent Preservation Area was divided into three sectors: APPD1 - beginning of the source; APPD2 - medium portion; and, APPD3 - end of spring. At the time, twelve types of degradation were considered and after the evaluation, a sum was made to classify the level of degradation of the area. After classification, indications for recovery of environments were proposed, by sector. Two parameters of the physical-chemical evaluation of water quality showed results superior to the reference values established by CONAMA, conductivity and thermotolerants. Finally, a high degree of degradation was observed in all sectors, with mitigation measures being indicated for each of them. As mitigating measures for the recovery of the three sectors, bioengineering, consolidation and nucleation, planting of fast-growing forest species and conventional planting with low spacing were recommended. The purpose of the measures is to promote edaphic and vegetation characteristics suitable for good local development.
Literature review: Impacts of decrease in socialization on child development
Authors: Portela Diego Jales , Sousa Isabel Tomé de , Medeiros Aline Gabrielle , Magalhães Manoela Terra , Brito Laura Costa , Azevedo Victoria Maria Costa da Silva Estevão de , Lima Mayana Aquino Correia de , Góis Jennifer Tuane Felipe de , Segundo Jorge Luiz da Silva , Souza Manuela Barbosa Rodrigues de
Published: March 2023

Social isolation in childhood has several consequences from low social interaction to impaired growth and development, so this work aims to bring these effects to the various aspects of child development today. This will be done through the characterization of the experiences that are placed around them, leading to cognitive development, quick thinking, communication, languages, motor and social skills. An integrative literature review was carried out in an electronic database of SciELO and PubMed done accordingly to DeCS, through inclusion and exclusion criterias for the selection scientific works, associated with complementary database from FIOCRUZ and Ministry of Health . Furthermore, for the development of the first stage of the project, the PICO method was used. Through this work, the importance of the environment in which the individual is inserted is exposed, showing that the lack of social interaction through isolation will damage their development. As well as showing the importance of understanding the process of human development and its two main stages, the social and the emotional, to deal better with problems that may appear in early childhood. It is concluded that child isolation would bring harm in adult life and delays in child development. In adult life, it causes difficulties in academic achievements, greater chance of neural, biological, psychiatric, socioeconomic and educational damage. The delay in childhood would be directed towards motor, intellectual, linguistic and psycho-emotional skills.
Algebraic and Geometric Representations in Teaching Metric Relationships in Right Triangles
Authors: Santana Herminio Edson Maia , Brasil Gutemberg Leão , Pinto Camila da Costa
Published: March 2023

A quick search on Google returns tens of thousands of results for the topic Metric Relationships in the Right Triangle. Among these results, there is a large amount of teaching materials, used and made available by several teachers in the country, which in general use an almost entirely algebraic approach to such content in the classroom. With the exception of the three classical right-angled triangles used in the demonstration, we don't often see other geometric resources that can enrich the teaching process of the content in question. In his research, Raymond Duval, author of the Theory of Semiotic Representation Registers - TRRS, came across similar situations, and realized that by limiting the different representations of the same mathematical object, we are also limiting the student's understanding of this topic. One of the tools well known in the academic world, the GeoGebra application allows associating each algebraic element of a mathematical equation to its geometric representation, thus being an interesting alternative to demonstrate the importance of the problem presented under the Duval Theory view. This research aims, therefore, to analyze the teaching materials on Metric Relations in the Right Triangle, used by elementary school teachers in Brazil and available on the Internet, from the perspective of the Theory of Semiotic Representations and develop, from these analyses, teaching material built from concepts and algebraic/graphical elements built in GeoGebra, to be made available as an alternative to teachers for use in the classroom.
Sustainability as a new business model: a brief analysis of natura's green marketing
Authors: Constâncio Samantha Praxedes , Souza Kellen Rocha de
Published: March 2023

Since the interaction between consumer and seller, originating from the trade, has begun it has been that according to microeconomic concepts, as explained by the principle of optimization of supply and demand, the consumer always seeks the best consumption standards within his reach, as well as industry and seller seek to market the best one wants for their product or service to be purchased. To facilitate this interaction an important strategic tool promoted by human action is marketing, which exposes to its target audience the social value of a product to be chosen. With the increase of environmental awareness on the part of some consumers, emerged in the 1990s the concept of green marketing, strategy implemented within a business and focused on plans and actions that benefit and prioritize the environment, whether in the production, operation or dissemination of the product or service. Given this context, the objective of this research is to present how sustainability can influence the decision and purchasing power of consumers, given the motivation and importance of sustainable consumption thinking, and to analyze the use of green marketing by Natura, considered pioneer in this area. The methodology used is the review of the Natura company's literature and analysis of information, such as business characteristics, its name, vision and image, advertisements and financial indicators, namely the variables of its consolidated net revenue, Consolidated EBITDA, consolidated net profit and average daily traded volume of shares in the years 2018 to 2020. This analysis shows that the implementation of green marketing in the business model can be a growing trend in the world and that it is essential that companies invest in this business tool, so that they can remain in the competitive market and preserve the environment.
Public policy of sport in the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes: "Viva o esporte"
Authors: Pagani Mario Mecenas , Matta Ludmila Gonçalves da , Conserva Nicaulis Costa
Published: March 2023

The CIPP model, is a system where the evaluation has as main focus the improvement of a project or program. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sports policy "Viva o Esporte" of the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes between 2017 and 2020. Based on the CIPP model. The methodology of bibliographic and documentary research was used, with an exploratory, descriptive and qualitative approach. From the analysis of the results it was possible to identify that the program reduced the budget in relation to the previous management, expanded the offer of sports activities, and the number of places for the practices. The number of beneficiaries increased by 19%, mainly serving people aged 6 to 17 years (68.9%). Although there was an increase in the number of activities, the modalities of athletics, badminton, beach tennis, frescoball and tennis were not offered, all of which are practiced in the municipality. The program enabled sports practice for people with disabilities, 1,009 people benefited. It is extremely necessary that the number of beneficiaries is increased. For this, it is important to offer more sports and activities to attract more participants to the program.
Astronomy and education
Authors: Petry Pedro Arthur de Lorenzo , Ferreira Ana Lucia , Amaral Gabriel Salles do , Domingues Marcela Alves
Published: March 2023

The Astronomy and Education project offers students the opportunity to participate in activities related to teaching and dissemination in Astronomy. Among the objectives presented in this perspective are: consolidate and expand scientific knowledge in the Guarapuava community; contribute to the improvement of the student's scientific learning; promoting nocturnal observation schedules; provide didactic material for lectures and practical workshops containing theoretical concepts appropriate to the student's level of education. These activities were: nocturnal observations with telescopes, as a way to reduce the distance between the student and Astronomy. Observations were made in several educational spaces, in addition to the university; speeches and exhibitions. With that it was intended to stimulate and awaken in the students, both university students and elementary and high school, scientific vocations and provide an increase in interest in Astronomy. By engaging in the design of project activies, it is expected to encourage students to expand their horizons of knowledge, as well as to bring positive results to the school comunity.