bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation and Analysis of Newton-Cotes Integration Formulas and Errors from Two up to Eight Nodes Using Lagrange Interpolation
Authors: Jamali Nikzad
Published: December 2024

Much research has been done regarding the Newton Coates method and generally the results that are available are about the trapezoidal method and the Sampson method and not much attention is paid to the higher levels of the Newton Coates method. This article has been written to find out what is the relationship between the high-order Newton-Cotes method and study behavior of error in high order methods. In this research numerical integration preformed, Newton Coates method is examined in detail and formulate the two points, three points, four points up to eight points are will investigate. Furthermore, this study showed that, analyze the errors of each method and show the relation between two consecutive Newton Coates methods. On the other hand, the research showed that, odd point’s method would be better. It is worth mentioning that to obtain these methods, and in this study the researcher used the Lagrange interpolator polynomial.
The Impact of Interfaith Learning
Authors:   , Visser Hannah Julia
Published: December 2024

In our rapidly evolving societies, interfaith learning is increasingly valued as a way to foster understanding and build relationships among people who orient around religion differently. This dissertation addresses the question: How can we understand the impact of interfaith learning? Through theoretical reflections, systematic literature reviews, and a case study of the Emoena interfaith leadership program in Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands, the dissertation explores why understanding the impact of interfaith learning is important, how its objectives can be conceptualized, how its processes can be understood pedagogically, and how its outcomes can be evaluated empirically. The dissertation opens a discussion on the evaluation of interfaith initiatives, addressing the perceived need to quantify their impact. It suggests that a more reflective approach to understanding the impact of interfaith learning involves recognizing the specific context in which an interfaith initiative is organized, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methods, and involving multiple stakeholders in defining ‘success.’ In addition, because this research shows that participants in interfaith programs may have different learning orientations, understanding impact requires recognizing differences among participants in their experiences and outcomes of interfaith learning. To facilitate the evaluation and organization of interfaith initiatives, a framework of twelve interfaith learning objectives is developed. The framework highlights a strong emphasis on knowledge about other worldviews, communication skills, and appreciation of others. Interfaith initiatives often report positive outcomes in these areas, particularly through approaches that focus on ‘lived religion.’ However, societal dimensions of interfaith learning – such as leadership skills and critical reflection on power, privilege, and societal change – prove more challenging to develop and evaluate. This research therefore challenges the traditional focus of interfaith initiatives on harmony, and advocates for approaches to interfaith learning that incorporate an awareness of societal dynamics of power and privilege, stimulate social change and embrace discomfort and friction.
Introducing National Accreditation Process and INSARAG Recognized National Accreditation Process to Korea's USAR Team: A Comparative Analysis of INSARAG Accreditation Systems
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Lee Hyung-Eun , Han Jung-Min , Cho Tae-Hyun , Haam Sunnie
Published: December 2024

This study compared the NAP, IRNAP, and IEC systems of INSARAG to enhance the international rescue capabilities of Korea's USAR team. This study employed a literature review, case studies, and surveys and interviews with rescue experts to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each system. Findings indicate that adopting NAP or IRNAP could positively affect Korea's compliance with international standards and rescue efficiency. The study provides strategic recommendations for preparing Korea's USAR team for international accreditation and future policy suggestions.
Estrategias de resistencia de mujeres: conflicto armado colombiano, violencias de género y organizaciones de víctimas
Authors: Solyszko Gomes Izabel , Pineda Duque Javier Armando
Published: December 2024

El conflicto armado colombiano produjo diversas formas de violencia contra las mujeres. Sin embargo, es importante observar la emergencia de múltiples expresiones en las acciones desarrolladas por ellas, como formas y estrategias de resistencia. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los resultados de una investigación realizada con cinco organizaciones de mujeres víctimas del conflicto armado. Se aborda el protagonismo de sus integrantes en el desarrollo de estrategias de resistencia frente a su condición de víctimas, en un contexto de desplazamiento forzado y numerosas dificultades para reorganizar sus vidas.
Honhat : memoria y tierra en los escritos wichí de Laureano Segovia
Authors: Rivera Giardinaro Pamela Rosa Amelia
Published: December 2024

Este acercamiento a los complejos vínculos entre memoria y tierra en la cultura wichí revisa una selección de textos de Laureano Segovia. En ellos, la literatura de tradición oral, las tareas de los campeadores y las rutas de memoria tienen al monte como espacio central. Son cartografías disidentes que se entrecruzan y distancian con las concepciones del territorio sostenidas por los colonos criollos desde principios del siglo XX y resignificadas en los ochenta. Existe una concepción wichí de honhat, la tierra, en pugna con los avances destructivos de la cultura occidental, donde los cuerpos, la oralidad y la escritura de Laureano Segovia son instrumentos de resistencia política en América Latina.
Measuring Competitiveness in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region Using a Digital Twin: A Geospatial Data Science Approach
Authors: de Marcellis-Warin Nathalie , Trépanier Martin , Warin Thierry
Published: December 2024

The study of competitiveness has long been constrained by traditional trade analyses, which focus on inter-industry flows between countries while overlooking the intricate interconnectedness of supply chains. This position paper advocates for the use of digital twin technology to replicate complex economic systems, enabling the modeling of firm-to-firm interactions and uncovering the micro-level impacts of macroeconomic phenomena. We present an integrated analytical framework to analyze the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence (GLSL) region, spanning Canada and the United States. The creation of a digital twin for this region represents a transformative step in the digitalization of regional economies. This framework provides an integrated analysis of trade, transportation, and environmental systems, enhancing our understanding of regional competitiveness and supporting strategic decision-making. It emphasizes the critical role of multimodal transportation networks, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, as a key determinant of regional competitiveness.
La propriété des employeurs du Québec, 2023 :la place des francophones
Authors: Vaillancourt François , Sintes Amélie
Published: December 2024

Ce texte présente des résultats inédits pour 2023 sur la part de l’emploi au Québec, privé et public, associée à trois groupes de propriété, soit les non-Canadiens (étrangers), les Canadiens non francophones ( allophone et anglophone) et les Canadiens francophones .Ces résultats sont obtenus en utilisant diverses sources d’information telles le Registre des Entreprises du Québec, le journal Les Affaires et des données de Statistique-Canada sur l’emploi par secteur, ceci fait, on compare les résultats de 2023 à ceux d’ études antérieures portant sur la période 1961-2003. En 2023, nous constatons que 73 % de l’emploi au Québec est au sein d’employeurs sous contrôle canadien francophone; en 1961, cette part était de 47 % . Le contrôle canadien non francophone (20 % en 2023,39 % en 1961) et le contrôle étranger ( 7 % en 2023,14 % en 1961) ont tous deux chuté de moitié sur la période 1961-2023.
A Review Of Google Cloud’s Database Offerings
Authors:   Nilesh Jagnik, Jagnik Nilesh
Published: December 2024

Abstract—Choosing the right database service is
critical for optimal performance, scalability and
reliability of an application. A well-functioning
database provides a strong backbone for your
application. For applications using Google Cloud,
there are several database options. Some of these
options are relational databases where data is stored
in tables and columns, and relationships between
different tables and columns can be specified in the
database schema. Others are simpler, unstructured
storage services. In this paper, we review all the
different database options in Google Cloud. We
discuss the benefits and suitability of each one in
different scenarios.
Keywords—databases, relational databases, cloud,
NoSQL databases
An In-Depth Analysis of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Its Position in the Cloud Computing Landscape
Authors: Sanugommula Harika
Published: December 2024

Amazon Web Services has established itself as a leader in the cloud computing market, providing a wide array of
services to businesses across various industries. This paper explores the core features of AWS, compares it with
other leading cloud providers Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform examines its unique offerings, and
discusses its advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it highlights on a few use cases that demonstrate how
AWS can effectively address business challenges. The findings underscore AWS's position as a versatile and
powerful cloud solution for organizations seeking digital transformation.
Key Words
Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Comparison, Use Cases, Pros and Cons
The Influence of Internal Audit on the Quality of Financial Statements
Authors: Yusup Maulana , Juhara Djajun
Published: December 2024

The quality of financial reports is one of the critical aspects for capital owners in assessing the company's success in its business. Previous research has shown a positive relationship between internal audits and the presentation of quality financial statements. Based on the critical role of the presentation of financial statements, the researchers researched the influence of internal audits on the quality of financial statements. The researcher uses a quantitative approach in answering the problem formulation that set. The sample in this study were 59 employees of the audit department in two manufacturing companies in the city of Bandung. Data analysis used simple linear regression with the results showing a positive influence of internal audit on the quality of financial reports by 50.5%. In contrast, the rest was influenced by other factors not examined. The study results indicate that the better the internal audit is carried out, the better the quality of financial reports.
The Influence of Profitability, Solvency and Company Size to Audit Report Lag
Authors: Ayu Banowaty , Bayunitri Bunga Indah
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of profitability, solvency, and company size on audit report lag. This research was motivated by a case of delayed reporting of financial statements to companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange that has an impact on the decline in investor confidence in the company. The research method used the explanatory method. The independent variables in this study are profitability, solvency, and company size, while the dependent variable is the audit report lag.  The data used secondary data, obtained through the company's annual financial statement data as research objects. The sample in this study were 10 companies from the population, as many as 50 companies. Hypothesis testing is done by multiple linear regression analysis using the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 program. The results showed that the profitability, solvency, and size of the company affect the audit report lag.
The Effect of Direct Compensation and Work Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Purnomosidi Awal , Priadana M. Sidik
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to determine the effect of direct compensation and work motivation on employee performance—this study conduct by taking a sample of employees at one of the government offices in Bandung Regency. The research method used is a qualitative method with a total of 50 respondents using path analysis techniques. As for his research results, there is a significant effect of direct compensation and work motivation on employee performance either partially or simultaneously. Direct compensation and work motivation together affect employee performance by 64.04%. The proportionate amount of influence caused by other variables other than direct compensation and work motivation is 35.98%. The study results recommend that direct compensation and efforts to increase work motivation should always increase performance according to what has been determined.
Perbandingan Perlakuan Pajak Penghasilan Untuk Dokter Dengan Status Pegawai Negeri Dan Dokter Dengan Status Pegawai Swasta
Authors: Alaika Rizki
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the imposition of Income Tax for doctors with civil servant status or private employees and analyze whether there are similarities and differences in the imposition of Income Taxes between doctors with civil servant status or private employees. Data used by researchers, namely primary data and secondary data. The research method used is descriptive research method. The results of the study show that domestic individual taxpayers who are doctors with status as civil servants or private employees can be subject to final income tax, not final, or not subject to income tax on income earned. There are similarities and differences in the imposition of income tax between domestic individual taxpayers who are doctors with status as civil servants and private employees.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Komitmen Terhadap Kinerja Guru Honorer
Authors: Zulfikar Vicky Achmad
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of competence and commitment on teacher performance. The important role of competence can be divided into four aspects namely Personality Competence, Pedagogical Competence, Professional Competence, and Social Competence. While commitment is divided into three parts, namely affective commitment, normative commitment and continuous commitment. The research method used is a verification method. The sample used was a private primary school honorary teacher in Bandung Regency. Data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results of the study prove there is an influence of competence and commitment to teacher performance by 83.3%.
Makna Inovasi Dalam Pandangan Pengurus Koperasi Se-Bandung Raya Pada Era Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Syobar Khaerul
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out what the meaning of innovation is in the view of cooperative administrators throughout Bandung Raya, especially in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. This arises from the existence of increasingly fierce competition in innovating both regionally, nationally and internationally in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The research approach used is with qualitative research methods. Retrieval of data through interviews, observation and documentation. The results show that the meaning of innovation in the view of cooperative administrators in Bandung Raya, especially in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, is threefold, namely: (1) innovation in the view of cooperative administrators throughout Bandung Raya as increasing productivity, (2) innovation in the view of cooperative administrators -Bandung Raya as customer needs, and (3) innovation in the view of cooperative administrators throughout Bandung Raya as a way to improve performance. The conclusion of this study is that innovation in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 for cooperative managers throughout Bandung Raya is a necessity in order to maintain the existence of cooperatives in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0
GCG after 50 years – History, Views and Recollections
Authors: Howells Cindy
Published: December 2024

This article is expanded from a talk I gave to introduce GCG’s 50th anniversary meeting in Leicester on 17th May 2024, and includes not just historical facts, but also personal recollections and my views on the past and future of GCG.
Impactos da exposição a contaminantes ambientais na saúde perinatal e infantil
Authors: Siqueira Patrícia Regina Affonso de , Marques Rejane Corrêa
Published: December 2024

O aumento na prevalência de patologias crônicas, comprometimentos no desenvolvimento neurológico, neoplasias e distúrbios metabólicos sugere que pode haver contribuição de fatores não genéticos como a carga crescente de exposições a poluentes nos primeiros anos de vida ou durante a gravidez. O contato com alguns destes compostos tóxicos apresenta-se oportunamente mais deletério em períodos específicos de maior susceptibilidade, dentre os quais se destacam a vida intrauterina e a infância. Esta revisão tem como objetivo descrever desfechos desfavoráveis à saúde infantil e sua relação com as exposições ambientais relatadas na literatura científica. Identificou-se que dentre as exposições ambientais, as maiores incidências estavam relacionadas aos poluentes atmosféricos, PFAs, Ftalatos, PBDEs, PCBs, DDT e metais pesados. Entre os desfechos indesejados na saúde perinatal e infantil destacaram-se os distúrbios da função pulmonar, cardiometabólicos, distúrbios do neurodesenvolvimento, do crescimento fetal, reprodutivos, obesidade, neoplasias, interrupção da amamentação, problemas da fisiologia intestinal, do desenvolvimento epigenético, abortamento e prematuridade extrema. Os resultados sinalizaram que as exposições ambientais químicas e não químicas têm gerado efeitos deletérios à saúde da população, especialmente durante o início da vida, com repercussões por toda a infância e até a vida adulta.
Reflexões sobre a construção de uma representação interdisciplinar
Authors: Pussi Kéthelin Fagundes , Rosa Paulo Ricardo da Silva , Errobidart Nádia Cristina Guimarães
Published: December 2024

A interdisciplinaridade é sugerida em documentos oficiais da educação brasileira, tais como a Base Nacional Comum Curricular e os Currículos de Referência das redes estaduais de ensino, como alternativa para promover a integração de objetos de conhecimento. Entretanto, apesar de sugerida, não vemos o desenvolvimento de atividades interdisciplinares nas escolas brasileiras, ainda pautadas fortemente em um currículo organizado por disciplinas. Além disso, identificamos poucas pesquisas sobre práticas interdisciplinares pautadas em referenciais teórico-metodológicos que auxiliem professores no desenvolvimento de ações integradoras envolvendo conhecimentos disciplinares escolares. Nesta lacuna se insere a proposta apresentada neste trabalho, uma sequência de ensino interdisciplinar desenvolvida em uma escola pública e produzida no contexto de uma pesquisa de mestrado para validar a potencialidade da metodologia para a construção de uma Ilha de Racionalidade Interdisciplinar - IRI. Verificamos que é possível realizar uma prática associada às diretrizes curriculares e, com possibilidade de se inserir no tempo didático escolar, explorando situações problema presentes no contexto dos estudantes.
História e cultura afro: desafios e possibilidades na educação infantil no município de Central do Maranhão
Authors: Louzeiro Alberto Cesar Abreu , Vaz Weden Almeida , Melonio Maria Jose Almeida , Mota Roziane Brito Oliveira , Santos Thatiane Góes , Macedo Abílio Jorge Cunha
Published: December 2024

Este estudo aborda a inclusão da história e cultura afro na Educação Infantil em Central do Maranhão, com base nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais, que destacam a importância de proporcionar experiências éticas e estéticas às crianças, promovendo o reconhecimento da diversidade cultural desde cedo. O problema central da pesquisa é como integrar, de forma inclusiva, a história e cultura afro na Educação Infantil, em Central do Maranhão. O objetivo deste estudo é investigar como a história e cultura afro podem ser integradas de forma eficaz na primeira etapa da Educação básica em Central do Maranhão, promovendo a conscientização, respeito e valorização da diversidade cultural. Como objetivos específicos, elencamos: analisar o currículo educacional atual em Central do Maranhão em relação à inclusão da história e cultura afro na Educação Infantil; identificar os desafios enfrentados pelos educadores na incorporação da história e cultura afro nas práticas pedagógicas; propor estratégias e recursos pedagógicos que promovam uma educação infantil mais inclusiva e diversificada, valorizando a história e cultura afro. Essa pesquisa é relevante devido à necessidade de promover igualdade racial, respeito à diversidade cultural e combate ao racismo desde a infância, em conformidade com a legislação brasileira, que exige o ensino de história e cultura afro-brasileira. A metodologia utilizada é qualitativa, do tipo revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados desta pesquisa mostram que é possível fomentar uma abordagem mais inclusiva e diversificada que valorize a história e cultura afro. Isso pode contribuir para a formação de crianças que respeitam a diversidade e combatem o racismo desde cedo, promovendo uma sociedade mais justa e igualitária em termos raciais.
Crise do modelo proibicionista na lei de drogas brasileira (lei nº 11.343/2006): a situação no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Smaniotto Luiz Eduardo de Souza , Flores Andrea
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar um perfil socioeconômico das pessoas processadas judicialmente, no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, pela prática do crime de tráfico transnacional de drogas, com destaque ao perfil marginalizado de muitos réus. Expõem-se os fundamentos e resultados da adoção do modelo de política criminal proibicionista quanto às drogas. Ainda, diante do fracasso desse modelo, com o aumento do número de usuários, superlotação das penitenciárias, elevados gastos estatais em políticas penais inefetivas, crescimento do crime organizado e da violência em comunidades carentes, apresentam-se alternativas possíveis, com especial destaque às políticas de redução de danos e à descriminalização das drogas, abordando-se, inclusive, o julgamento do Recurso Extraordinário 635.659/SP, pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, o qual tratou sobre o porte e posse de maconha para uso próprio, buscando avanços nas políticas penais relacionadas às drogas, com a progressiva descriminalização do uso e posse para fins particulares em território brasileiro.
Interfaces entre os programas de agricultura familiar de Moçambique, Colômbia e Brasil: um estudo de caso entre o SUSTENTA, PAF e PRONAF
Authors: Fazenda Zefanias Samuel , Valencia Isaleimi Quiguapumbo , Salgado Juliano Jorge de Freitas , Santana Eduardo Justino
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho objetiva apresentar os programas de apoio à agricultura familiar de Moçambique, da Colômbia e do Brasil, especificamente, as políticas de créditos dos programas SUSTENTAM, PAF e Pronaf. Metodologicamente, este artigo analisou Decretos, Resoluções e alguns artigos dos três programas. Além disso, foram analisadas informações disponíveis em sites governamentais, como os do Ministério da Agricultura de cada país. Nos resultados, detectou-se que os países apresentam similaridades em seus aspectos econômicos, sociais, políticos etc., evidenciando uma significativa vocação agrícola em seus territórios e consideráveis disparidades socioambientais. Essas diferenças se encontram tanto na cidade quanto no campo. Os três países têm desafios que se tornam ainda maiores no campo, devido à falta de apoio governamental para o seu desenvolvimento, sobretudo, na área da agricultura familiar. Um dos principais entraves para o desenvolvimento dessa área são as faltas ou as baixas ofertas de políticas e programas de créditos para esse segmento agrícola.
Formação e atuação docente em contextos multisseriados a partir da teoria histórico-cultural: desafios ou possibilidades?
Authors: Marinho Angela Maria Andrade , Silva André Hellvig da , Antunes Helenise Sangoi
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem o propósito de provocar reflexões no que tange a formação e a atuação docente em classes multisseriadas. Intenciona levar o profissional que tem afinidade com a temática, a ressignificar sua prática pedagógica a partir dos fundamentos da Teoria Histórico-cultural que permeia o contexto educacional em perspectiva crítica e ao mesmo tempo carregada de afetividade e interação social. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, a fim de avançar na compreensão do mundo das ideias considerando o referencial teórico de Vigotski, Leontiev e Petroviski. Os estudos destes autores, sobre o desenvolvimento humano, têm como fundamento o materialismo histórico e dialético, mas, sobretudo, abordam a importância da mediação em sala de aula, do desenvolvimento de atividades significativas e colaborativas nesse espaço e, tão importante quanto as duas primeiras, a necessidade da interação social. Nesta trilha, objetiva-se aproximar e refletir sobre os apontamentos teóricos de Vigotski e seus seguidores sobre algumas questões que circunscrevem o espaço escolar e se desdobram na sala de aula, onde a formação e a atuação docente requerem conhecimento para que a mediação seja motivadora de uma intencionalidade educativa, especialmente num ambiente de multisserialidade. Entende-se, aqui, que todo processo de mudança é cultural e nessa trajetória há avanços e retrocessos, mas ao longo do tempo, se faz necessário uma releitura, uma ressignificação da realidade e suas relações sociais na contemporaneidade, por isso propomos pensar em atividades significativas, responsáveis, justas e sustentáveis, onde a prática cotidiana seja marcada pela colaboração e pela afetividade.
OMISSÃO DE MACRONUTRIENTES SECUNDÁRIOS EM PLANTAS DE SORGO
Authors: Reis Sandra Morais dos , Matoso Stella Cristiani Gonçalves , Barbosa Evellyn Danyla Guilherme , Neto Rafael Horbuch
Published: December 2024

O cultivo da cultura do sorgo (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) vem aumentando ao longo dos anos, devido ao aumento do seu potencial produtivo e elevada resistência ao déficit hídrico. Nesse sentido, o aspecto nutricional é um fator decisivo para o sucesso da cultura. O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar os sintomas típicos e individualizados da deficiência nutricional de macronutrientes secundários (Ca, Mg e S) na cultura do sorgo cultivado em solução nutritiva. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação no Instituto Federal de Rondônia, Campus Colorado do Oeste, utilizando-se a cultivar BM Podium como planta teste. O experimento seguiu um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado (DIC), com quatro tratamentos e cinco repetições, totalizando 20 parcelas. Os tratamentos consistiram em solução nutritiva completa, solução com omissão de Ca, solução com omissão de Mg e solução com omissão de S. A unidade experimental consistiu em um vaso tipo Leonard adaptado. O experimento foi conduzido até os 30 dias após a emergência das plantas. A partir de dados normais, foi realizado o teste F, ao nível de 5% de probabilidade. A omissão dos macronutrientes secundários não afeta a massa seca da parte aérea, da raiz e da planta inteira de sorgo. Mesmo sem diferença estatística nas variáveis relacionadas ao crescimento das plantas, é possível observar sintomas visuais típicos da deficiência de Ca, Mg e S no sorgo. Estes sintomas estão relacionados com as funções dos elementos nas plantas.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF ABRASIVE GRAIN SHAPE ONTHE SURFACE PROPERTIES OF STEEL OPERATED IN MINERALABRASIVE MASS
Authors: Ligier Krzysztof , Szuszkiewicz Jarosław , Lemecha Magdalena , Mikołajczak Paweł
Published: December 2024

The paper presents the study on the Hardox Extreme steel in a natural abrasive mass with different particleshapes. The research employed the rotating bowl method using both crushed aggregate and natural sandwith the grain size varying from 0.05 mm to 2 mm. Both kinds of the sand were obtained from an aggregatemine. The abrasive masses used in the study were characterized by the similar grain size distribution and theydiffered in terms of the abrasive grain shape. The obtained results show that the crushed aggregate causes fourtimes bigger loss in the mass of the Hardox Extreme steel compared to the natural sand. The values of theroughness parameters are correlated with the results of wear and surface images of the investigated materialsdepending on the sand used. The worn out surface of the natural sand has much lower roughness parameters. Itwas caused by the regular shape of the grains. In the case of the surface investigated in the crushed aggregate,the values of the parameters are much higher than for the investigated material in the natural sand.
Fortaleciendo la Seguridad Regional: Perspectivas de un Oficial de Enlace Ecuatoriano ante el Comando Sur de los EE.UU., en el Contexto de Amenazas Contemporáneas
Authors: Varela- Guerrón Fabricio Napoleón
Published: December 2024

El Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos (USSOUTHCOM) desempeña un papel importante en la cooperación para la defensa y seguridad en América Latina y el Caribe, este estudio conlleva a determinar las perspectivas del oficial de enlace ecuatoriano ante el Comando Sur de los EE.UU., en el Contexto de Amenazas Contemporáneas. El objetivo de la investigación es: conocer las perspectivas de un Oficial de Enlace Ecuatoriano ante el Comando Sur de los EE.UU. en el Contexto de Amenazas Contemporáneas. La metodología empleada es de enfoque cuantitativo, el tipo de investigación según el alcance es descriptiva, según el diseño de la investigación es de tipo documental, según el lugar es investigación de campo. Se empleó la técnica de la encuesta para recopilar la información. Se realizaron 30 entrevistas a oficiales, sargentos mayores y personal civil que prestan sus servicios en el USSOUTHCOM. Los principales hallazgosidentifican: Las perspectivas del oficial de enlace en las siguientes áreas: consolidación de la cooperación bilateral,fortalecimiento de las capacidades militares, desarrollo de estrategias regionales, promocionar de la paz y la seguridad regional, gestión de inteligencia y tecnología, representación diplomática y militar, desarrollo personal y profesional, intercambio de lecciones aprendidas con oficiales de enlace de otros países, promoción de sinergias multinacionales y redes de conocimiento regional. En conclusión, la seguridad en los países de América Latina es altamente vulnerable debido a las amenazas contemporáneas como: la delincuencia, el crimen organizado a nivel transnacional, proliferación de grupos irregulares, narcotráfico y sus delitos conexos, el terrorismo y los ciberataques, la migración irregular, estas amenazas actuales afectan a los sistemas políticos, sociales, económicos y tecnológicos de los estados requiriendo una cooperación robusta y cordinada a nivel internacional.
ANÁLISE DA CITOTOXICIDADE DE EXTRATOS DE AGAVE SISALANA, COM UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DO USO COMO ANTINEOPLÁSICO
Authors: Duarte Cauan Pércio , Coelho Gabriela Siqueira do Vale , Balduino Amanda Marangoni , Talon Lucas , Coelho Eduardo Bergamaschi , Malacrida Cássia Roberta , Palmieri Dario Abel , Souza Edislane Barreiros de
Published: December 2024

O suco do desfibramento de folhas da Agave sisalana, gera um resíduo industrial de grande importância farmacológica. O presente estudo avaliou a viabilidade, e genotoxicidade de Extratos obtidos do suco das folhas, para uma possível ação antineoplásica e citotóxica em linhagens de Hepatocarcinoma (HepG2), pelos métodos MTT, coloração com brometo de etídio/acridina Orange. Os resultados em HepG2 apontaram que os extratos de Agave sisalana de maior concentração são citotóxicos e atuam na diminuição da viabilidade celular por duas vias de degeneração, Necrose (com o EHAS -extrato da hidrólise ácida) e apoptose (com o EPAS- extrato do precipitado seco), indicando um potencial antineoplásico. Estratégias de revisão sistêmica e meta análise de publicações com Agave sisalana, no período de 2014 a 2024, foram adotadas e baseadas no Preferred Reporting Itens for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA, 2020). Tais análises mostram que embora se tenha um grande número de artigos que falam de propriedades farmacológicas de espécies de Agave, poucos estudos avaliam em linhagens cancerígenas o potencial citotóxico destes extratos vegetais, como possíveis candidatos a bioprodutos anticâncer.
Plantation Activities in Permanent Production Forests without a Business Permit: An Analysis of Decision Number 604/Pid.B/LH/2023/PN Rhl
Authors: Handoko Juli , Sriono Sriono , Siahaan Nimrot
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze Decision Number 604/Pid.B/LH/2023/PN Rhl regarding environmental crimes due to negligence in plantation activities within permanent production forest areas without a business permit. This normative legal research employs a statute approach and a case study. Data analysis uses a qualitative content analysis to describe the issues and answer the research objectives. The research results indicate that the prosecution of Defendant Turiono with alternative indictments in Decision Number 604/Pid.B/LH/2023/PN Rhl highlights the legal complexities of illegal plantations in permanent production forests. The first and second indictments were deemed inappropriate because they did not correspond to the facts and context of the case, particularly regarding the Defendant’s status as a wage labourer and the absence of mens rea. The Panel of Judges’ decision to apply Article 99 section (1) of Law Number 32 of 2009, with the element of negligence (culpa) and the principle of strict liability, was considered more appropriate, strengthening the protection of public interests and the prevention of environmental damage. This decision sets an important precedent by emphasizing the importance of considering the context and role of the perpetrator in environmental law enforcement, as well as its implications for preventing environmental crimes through permit verification and more systematic risk assessment.
Impacto del juego serio digital para preparar a estudiantes universitarios de ingeniería para la entrevista de selección laboral
Authors: Stolzenbach Ramírez Roberto , Domic Siede Marcos , Adaos Orrego Romina
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio investigó el efecto de juego serio en las entrevistas de selección laboral en estudiantes de Ingeniería de la Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN), Chile. La aplicación constó de tres niveles para abordar las diversas partes de una entrevista de selección laboral. Esto permitió entrenar a los usuarios con estrategias para afrontar los desafíos que supone esta instancia de evaluación. La muestra incluyó a 51 estudiantes de diversas disciplinas de Ingeniería de la UCN. Se dividió a los participantes en el Grupo Control y los Grupos Experimentales 1 y 2, los dos últimos grupos se fusionaron. Asimismo, los participantes fueron sometidos a dos instancias de entrevistas de selección laboral, antes y después de las intervenciones. Esto permitió evaluar su desempeño y niveles de ansiedad. Los resultados revelaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el desempeño de la entrevista STAR y la ansiedad conductual. Se concluyó que la capacitación digital y los talleres disminuyen la ansiedad percibida y mejoran el rendimiento de los egresados.
HOW CAN BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OMNI-CHANNEL SERVICES?
Authors: Juliatto Dante Luiz , Tortorella Guilherme Luz , Freitas Jussara Cardoso Silva
Published: December 2024

Purpose - This paper investigated how Business Process Management (BPM) contributes to the development of omni-channel services. Design/methodology/approach - For that, multiple case studies were carried out in different a contact center of the Brazilian Ministry of Education. Findings - Results suggest that BPM may be an effective approach to structure processes before they move towards omni-channel implementations, especially in service organizations where process tangibility is an issue. Originality value - We bridged two research streams (i.e., BPM and omnichannel services) that have been traditionally conducted in isolation. Although much has been studied in both topics, investigating their combination might lead to new insights to the body of knowledge that may have been neglected over the years.
Principios de Cirugía
Authors: Castro Reyes Viviana Cecibel , Pilco Chavarrea Tony Wladimir , Fernández Espinosa Jessica Estefanía , Enriquez Cali Oscar Alexander , Mendoza Zambrano Sandy Kristel , Rivera Bastidas Mariela Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

La presente obra es el resultado del esfuerzo académico de un grupo de profesionales en salud que, pese a su apretada agenda se ha dado a la tarea de recopilar la bibliografía disponible con la evidencia más actualizada sobre temas de actualidad que esperamos ayuden tanto al médico en formación como al personal de salud interesado en profundizar sobre la Atención Primaria en Salud.
Determinants Shaping Choices for Robo and Human Advisors in The German Financial Market: The Analysis of Retail Consumers
Authors: Kumari Akanksha , Iqbal Namra , Fazil Sadia
Published: December 2024

The financial industry has witnessed the emergence of robo-advisory, a Fintech breakthrough resulting from the integration of digitalisation in the era of robo-technology. The adoption of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based advisors are now becoming common in different functions of everyday life. The financial technology market is also heading in the same direction. This research is aimed at performing an analysis of consumer perspectives on the adoption of robo-advisors in the German financial industry. For this purpose, this study intends to investigate the impact of opportunities, and threats on the intention to use robo-advisors by the German retail investors. This study uses cross-sectional data from 145 respondents using an online questionnaire to analyse factors impacting retail consumer decision-making regarding human and robo-financial advisors in Germany. Two step PLS-SEM model is applied to analyse the data. It is concluded that men, younger individuals (aged 18-35 years), those with higher financial literacy (master’s degree), and income (more than -500 euros) groups are more likely to invest through robo-advisors. The findings of PLS-SEM show significant positive relation between opportunities and intention to use robo-advisors. The findings further show significant negative relation between threats and intention to use robo-advisors. Robo-advice can contribute to financial inclusion and help financially less literate investors to invest in the capital markets. If the regulators of robo-advisors and robo-advisors themselves can ensure a high degree of precision and suitability for investors, then robo-advice has a great potential to balance, irrespective of replacing traditional financial advisors in the future.
Effect of Employee Engagement on Job Performance Case of Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital
Authors: Elsabet Eseye  , Debebe Endalkachew
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of employee engagement dimensions on job performance at Tibebe Ghion Specialised Hospital. For this purpose, quantitative approach was used to perform an in-depth investigation of the case. Employee engagement dimensions vigour, dedication, and absorption are the independent variables that were used as the basis for data collection and analysis. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed and applied to gather needed information from Tibebe Ghion Speciality Hospital staff. From 252 respondents, the data were collected, coded, and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29 tool. A regression analysis showed that 85.5 percent of job performance variations are explained by vigour, dedication, and absorption. This phenomenon is most common among people who experience great excitement about their work. The results emphasise the significance of promoting an employee who is thoroughly involved to boost job execution within the hospital environment. Suggestions that can be easily implemented have been provided for hospital leaders to enhance how connected their workers are, among other things; hence, this will positively affect service delivery standards within hospitals that serve human beings.
Top Management Dynamics and Audit Quality: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Saira Arshad  , Amna Arshad  , Khoula Naseer
Published: December 2024

This article investigates the connection among Top Management Team (TMT) characteristics and audit quality, focusing on how leadership attributes such as expertise, diversity, tenure, and risk management influence corporate governance and audit outcomes. Given the increasing demands for transparency, accountability, and robust financial reporting, the involvement of TMTs in guaranteeing audit quality has become more critical. We reviewed 255 articles published between 1996 and 2021 to analyze key trends, core publications, and influential themes related to TMT characteristics and audit quality. The study uses bibliometric analysis tools, including co-occurrence networks and thematic maps, to uncover the central themes in the literature. Audit quality, corporate governance, and audit fees emerged as dominant topics, while emerging areas such as board quality and internal audit quality suggest new opportunities for future research. The findings underscore the pivotal role of TMT characteristics in shaping governance practices, demonstrating that strategically shaping TMT composition through board size, diversity, and expertise can significantly enhance audit quality, reduce aggressive earnings management, and improve overall governance frameworks. This research provides practical insights for industries, particularly large enterprises and the banking sector, where audit quality is critical for maintaining financial stability. It also contributes to the academic literature by underscoring the interconnectedness of TMT characteristics and audit quality, offering valuable recommendations for scholars and practitioners. Organizations can optimize leadership structures to ensure stronger governance and reliable financial reporting by understanding how TMT attributes influence audit processes.
Consumer Responses to Eco-Friendly Product Claims: The Role of Information Asymmetry and Online Reviews
Authors: Imran Sarmad  , Syed Muhammad Hassan Bukhari  , Sajida Hafeez
Published: December 2024

Manufacturers have to offer truthful information about their ecofriendly goods to win over consumers. However, some producers lie to consumers by claiming that their goods are completely green. Therefore, we need to conduct studies on consumer behavior and their response to information about green goods. This research investigates the relationship between the asymmetry of information about green products, the quality of online reviews, consumers’ trust to believe, review adoption, and their purchase behavior. The survey included 300 consumers who purchased green goods. Partial least squares structural equation modeling evaluated the data for the research, and social media channels shared an online questionnaire for the research. The results show that online review quality positively affects propensity to trust reviews, review adoption, and purchase behavior. We also found that information asymmetry positively influences online review quality, adoption, and green product purchasing behavior. The propensity to trust reviews was beneficial for both purchase behavior and review adoption, and review adoption was helpful for the purchase of green products. Our findings show that information asymmetry highlights the importance of consumer reviews to consumers’ decisions to purchase green products. Therefore, consumer feedback and knowledge asymmetry both influence the use of green products. Manufacturers of environmentally friendly goods must adjust their products, production methods, packaging, and advertising to balance perceived value and consumer trust while developing their green marketing strategy.
A Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries
Authors: Barnard Cyril C. , Carpenter Eloise
Published: December 2024

The third edition of Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries is a long overdue revision of Cyril C. Barnard’s scheme, last updated in 1955. Barnard devised his scheme to meet the specialist focus of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, focusing on tropical medicine and public health. Unlike many schemes, Barnard’s is based on specific entry, with an almost entirely alphabetical notation system. Classes include the sciences, general medicine, history of medicine, epidemiology, diseases and causative agents, pathology, diagnosis, specialties of medicine, surgery, dentistry, veterinary science, agriculture, and the social sciences. Auxiliary schedules enable further subdivision under any topic. This new edition provides a classification scheme which meets health-focused library and information services’ collections requirements and reflects current research and teaching priorities in public and global health. Subjects and structures have been revised to support increased findability and accessibility of resources. Equity, diversity and inclusion are promoted, with conscious and unconscious biases challenged. Language and content have been decolonised, resisting colonial taxonomies, integrating different voices and acknowledging the global creation of knowledge. The scheme supports library collection management activities and is suitable for integration across research systems which use taxonomies, leading to benefits for both libraries and their wider organisations.
Research Culture at Public Universities in Pakistan: Academics’ Perspective
Authors: Rasool Tajammal , Usmani Asma , Dilshad Muhammad
Published: December 2024

The study was designed to explore research culture at public universities in Pakistan. Faculty members of general public sector universities were approached for data collection by using a questionnaire. By adopting multistage cluster sampling method, 382 faculty members were selected from six delimited universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Cronbach Alpha value (0.961) showed high level of reliability. The collected data was analyzed by using various statistical tests with the help of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). Teachers’ opinions were divided and close to neutral value but respondents were vaguely accepting that research culture at public universities was improving. Teachers had positive perception about supervisory practices, available physical facilities, management support, dissemination of research and policies for improving research culture at universities. Whereas, respondents believed that human resources capacity building activities to develop research skills, collaboration and funding were less than the requirements of the universities to establish a rich research culture. There was no significant difference among the perception of teachers about research culture by gender and age. It is recommended that there was need to conduct trainings for researchers, develop academia-industry linkage, update laboratories and libraries, revise policies; and provide consultancy services to the private sector for earning funds.