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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Authors: Silaraša Alīna , Meirāns Ivars
Published: September 2024

The paper describes overall development of the Information and electronic commerce technologies, the main methods, types and instruments of electronic commerce and trading principles are described. The statistics of electronic commerce and information technologies usage is analyzed. The paper contains information about the role of electronic advertisements in the electronic commerce, the main types and variations of electronic advertisements are listed. The main roles of mobile technologies in the electronic commerce are described.
ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS PERFOMANCE EFFECTIVENESS IN LAND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Authors: Lomanovska Inita , Teirumnieka Ērika
Published: September 2024

Viena no būtiskākajām problēmām saistībā ar ūdeņiem ir eitrofikācija. Eitrofikācija ir ūdens avotu pastiprināta aizaugšana. Lai samazinātu eitrofikācijas procesus ūdensnotekās izbūvē videi draudzīgus meliorācijas elementus: sedimentācijas baseinu, akmens krāvumu, divpakāpju meliorācijas grāvjus, meandrēšanu, kontrolēto drenāžu, mākslīgos mitrājus [5].Pēc videi draudzīgo meliorācijas elementu izveides, ūdensnotekā palielinās uzkrātās augu barības vielas, tāpēc ir jānodrošina to tālākais apsaimniekošanas process [2]. Raksts satur informāciju par Latgales reģionā pielietotajiem vides elementiem. Tiek veikta informācijas apkopošana, analīze un izvērtēšana par vides elementu efektivitāti. Sniegti priekšlikumi par veids elementu izbūvi un priekšrocībām.
ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF LINEAR PROGRAMMING
Authors: Fedorova Anastasia , Fahredinova Victoria
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of teaching the topic "Substantial models of linear programming" for the 3rd year students from the faculty of physics and mathematics of Pskov State University. Given topic contributes to a better understanding of the content of the problem of linear programming and demonstrates applied mathematics resources. The article analyzes the tasks, causing the greatest difficulty for students studying linear programming, and conclusions are made.
OPTIMIZATION OF CO2, FIBER AND DIODE LASER PARAMETERS FOR MARKING AND CUTTING THE CORK
Authors: Adijāns Imants , Kažmere Ieva , Lazov Lyubomir
Published: September 2024

Nowadays, lasers are trying to use as many different industries and processes as possible due to their characteristics. One of the main uses of lasers is the cutting and marking of materials. The most common laser processed materials is wood and metal. Cork is one of the safest and easiest materials to process with laser but compared to wood and metal it is more difficult to predict the end result due to this material non-homogeneity. This study is explored natural cork processing and set optimal parameters to get the best results for cutting and marking with lasers. The essence of the research is to prove that it is possible to get good results in cork laser treatment and that there is a prospect of future processing of cork and similar materials with laser devices. There was made 1260 measurements of laser processing on cork, data was collected and graphs plotted and analysis of collected data was made as well.
ENERGY SAVING. PIEZOGENERATORS
Authors: Nikiforov Andrey , Kushnir Polina
Published: September 2024

The object of consideration is a static generator of piezoelectric energy. The purpose of the work is to study the operation modes and designs of piezoelectric converters; selection of a suitable design for the converter; the development of the model of the converter and the determination of its output characteristics. The work is devoted to the development, research and creation of piezoelectric generator of static type. This generator can be a small independent power source of autonomous different devices of radio electronics, as it transforms the free energy of vibrations of the external environment into an electrical signal. In addition, solving problems related to strength characteristics will allow us to use this type of piezo-generators in the future under conditions of a nonlinear stress-strain state.
Non-destructive damage evaluation of composites based on X-ray and ultrasonic image fusion
Authors: Wang Jie , Han Dongxue , Peng Liang , Yang Xiuwei , Meng Zhaoqing , Zhang Jin
Published: September 2024

Proper utilisation of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is crucial for ensuring the engineering safety of composites. Ultrasonic testing (UT) and X-ray computed tomography (CT) are two commonly used NDT methods for inspecting glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites, each
with its unique advantages and limitations. In a previous study, the authors found that UT has lower resolution in detecting delamination and inclusion defects compared to X-ray CT, which has a lower contrast. Both methods also lack the ability to perform automated quantitative testing. To
overcome these limitations, this paper proposes a fusion algorithm that combines data from UT and X-ray CT imaging to detect hidden delamination and inclusion defects in GFRP composites. The proposed fusion method based on significant region enhancement and block fusion combines the strengths
of UT and X-ray CT to enhance the precision and efficiency of material detection. By further utilising image segmentation methods, defects can be automatically quantified. This method not only aids scholars in characterising composite materials more comprehensively but also has the potential
to facilitate the development and application of novel composite materials. It serves as a valuable supplement to traditional inspection techniques and has the capability to promote the advancement of materials science.
XRF mapping for identifying inhomogeneity of elemental distribution in multi-layer flexible films for attenuating X-rays
Authors: Qin Ling , Cai Jiqing , Tang Tao , Liao Yichuan , Zhang Pengcheng
Published: September 2024

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is a widespread and preferred method for a variety of analytical applications. Among other aspects, it is an excellent method for identifying inhomogeneities in elemental distribution due to its non-invasiveness and non-destructiveness. However, the
fact that it uses relatively low-energy X-rays brings some limitations and problems in interpreting the measurement results, especially if objects with multi-layer thicker films are investigated. In this paper, an XRF mapping method based on a heavy metal tungsten target is presented to handle
this problem. Using the principle of material genome engineering, 50 wt% Bi2 O3 -Sm2 O3 -Er2 O3 /natural rubber (NR) films for attenuating X-rays are prepared by a latex impregnation method. The combination of Bi2
O3 , Sm2 O3 and Er2 O3 can achieve the best protection effect on 20-100 keV wide-spectrum X-rays and also make up for the weak absorption region of a single material. Macroscopic (XRF mapping) and microscopic (submicron computed tomography
(CT) and energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS)) methods show that the filler is well dispersed in the NR. The shielding properties of Bi2 O3 -Sm2 O3 -Er2 O3 /NR flexible film show that it can be used in the X-ray protection
field. The importance of the XRF mapping method is related to the need to identify the distribution of the chemical elements in large surface areas of objects by a non-destructive method compared to an EDS.
Beware the Black Widow at Claim Time: A Report of Three Cases
Authors: Dolan Vera F.
Published: September 2024

Moral hazard is well known to life insurance underwriters and medical directors to increase the risk of adverse consequences to insured individuals. The underwriting investigation of proposed insureds at time of policy issue is done to ensure no likely moral hazard exists. However, not all situations involving moral hazard may be identified at time of underwriting and policy issue, and may only be identified at time of claim. Three cases that were underwritten for life expectancies in legal matters are described here as examples of moral hazard identified at time of severe injury and/or death. All three of these cases involved a woman who manipulated her male partner into situations that increased the man’s risk of severe injury and/or death to the woman’s financial benefit. Such “black widows” made a great deal of effort over an extensive period of time to ensure that the moral hazard set up for their male partners resulted in a substantial financial windfall through litigation. The moral hazard set up by a black widow thus can be considered by the life insurance industry as sufficiently anti-selective and speculative to deny a claim at any time after policy issue.
Akılcı İlaç Kullanımına İlişkin Verilen Eğitimin Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinin Bilgi Düzeylerine Etkisi
Authors: Şahin Nilay , Cihan Erdoğan Banu , Sucu Çakmak Nefise Cevriye
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırma akılcı ilaç kullanımına ilişkin verilen eğitimin sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin bilgi düzeylerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Ön test, son test düzeninde yarı deneysel tipteki araştırma, bir sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulunun 176 öğrencisi ile 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim bahar yarıyılında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında Tanıtıcı Özellikler Formu ve Erişkinlerde Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Farkındalık Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilere akılcı ilaç kullanımına yönelik sunum ve videolar kullanılarak 60 dakika süre ile eğitim verilmiştir. Eğitim öncesi ve sonrası veri toplama formları uygulanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma, Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis H, Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Öğrencilerin, Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Farkındalık Ölçeği son test toplam puan ortanca değeri (68,29), ön test toplam puan ortanca değerinden (62,00) yüksek olup, ön test son test arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur (p
Racial Bigotry in Postcolonial Literature
Authors: Akter Hasi , Rahman A.S.M. Mahbubur , Arafat Md. Lutful , Haque Md. Faisal
Published: September 2024

This article aims to unveil the caustic reality of racial bigotry that is the root of suffering for the people of minority races. Racism is not inherently benign, but the presence of a sense of superiority, one of its defining characteristics, exacerbates the situation. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini delves at the discriminatory actions between Pashtuns and Hazaras, portraying racism as a construct that arises solely from human distinctions.  This article argues that racial discrimination leads to depression, helplessness, and low self-esteem among people of the weakest races, while on the other hand, it encourages people of superior races to boast about their own rigidity and principles. Khaled Hosseini portrays a dystopian society, and the lives of its inhabitants revolve around one thing: fear of intimacy. The qualitative method is adopted to mirror the conflicts, both internal and external, that force the so-called superior and inferior races to maintain an invisible but impenetrable wall between them. This article delineates the harmful side of racial bigotry, which leads people to judge others and develop a tendency to justify destructive actions that make people's lives miserable. This article also tries to show how racial bigotry, the legacy of colonialism, has grasped the minds of the people and made them follow only the hollow principles of racism, which are seen through their behaviours and distorted thoughts.
“Constantly Fighting a Battle”
Authors: Ledbetter Muriel , Steinberg Sydney , Steinberg Mary Anne , Springer Cary
Published: September 2024

Learning specialists within athletic academic support units on college campuses support the most fragile, neurodiverse learners. Learning specialists provide individualized academic support to prioritized collegiate student-athletes who are most at-risk for academic difficulties (Steinberg et al., 2018). While previous research has emphasized the value this role contributes to the academic success (McCarthy, 2019) and winning success (Stokowski et al., 2020) of college student- athletes, individuals who served as learning specialists have decided to leave the athletic academic support field. The purpose of this study was to identify the primary factors that influenced this decision. Using snowball sampling method, an online questionnaire was disseminated to former learning specialists (N = 22). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze closed-ended responses. Open-ended results were coded for common themes. Six themes emerged related to the dimensions of burnout—workload, control, reward, fairness, values, and community—which all encompass the three domains: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and inefficacy (Maslach et al., 2001). The implications of this study provide a critical opportunity to reflect and invest in learning specialist resources to minimize burnout and maximize retention efforts within collegiate athletics academic support units across the nation. Suggestions for additional education and development opportunities focused on learning specialists are offered along with specific retention strategies.
Application of Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for the Continuous Improvement of Higher Education Courses
Authors:   Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, N.L., México, González Pérez Maria M.
Published: September 2024

Continuous improvement strategies, informed by research-based decisions, play a pivotal role in advancing education. Nowadays, the use of artificial intelligence for data analysis offers profound insights into the perspectives of a studied population. These insights serve as critical decision support for refining improvement strategies. This study proposes employing AI such as Microsoft Azure Learning, a Microsoft Excel Add-In, and Voyant Tools 2.2, to analyze survey data from an interdisciplinary undergraduate students enrolled in a “Circular Economy” course. The analysis focuses on evaluating text answer of students to open-ended questions focused to collect students’ opinions regarding course content, its relevance to their field of study, and the performance of professors. Textual responses were subjected to sentiment analysis to classify overall sentiment (positive, negative, or neutral), and complemented by generating word clouds and word linking diagrams to create a context, this analysis was eperformed by using Microsoft Excel Add-In, and Voyant Tools 2.2, for sentiment analysis and word clouds and linking diagrams respectively. Obtained results revelated a general positive perception about the course, and field of applicability. Nevertheless, a negative connotation was found for the question related to course content and professor performance, closer analysis revealed negative sentiments was focused on course organization and interdisciplinary work, rather than professor performance. In addition, these tools identified crucial concepts of Circular Economy for students and its relevance to their careers. This multi-tool approach facilitates pinpointing areas for course enhancement and provides actionable recommendations to decision-makers, aiming to improve course effectiveness and enhance student satisfaction.
A mysterious malignant mixed germ cell tumor with successful term pregnancy- an enigma
Authors: Namasivayam Jeyalakshmi Devi , Vanitha V  , Abiramavalli K  , Gurusamy Veeraraghavan , Brihadisvarar S  , Piriya P Lakshmi
Published: September 2024

Ovarian germ cell tumors (GCT) comprise 15-20% of ovarian neoplasms of which 3-5% are malignant. The incidence of ovarian germ cell tumor in pregnancy is low and malignant GCT account for 18-26%. Among the malignant GCTs, Dysgerminoma is the most common tumor followed by Yolk sac tumor. An interesting case of Malignant mixed germ cell tumor in 23-year old pregnant lady who had a full term normal delivery is reported. The patient remained asymptomatic till term pregnancy. Routine ultrasonography misdiagnosed as swelling as a fibroid in early 8 week of gestation, which progressed to a size 13x10cm at 32 week gestation. At 38 weeks, patient underwent LSCS along with resection of the tumor which mimicked as fibroid. On histopathological examination along with Immunohistochemistry, it was reported as malignant mixed GCT with Dysgerminoma (85%) and Yolk sac tumor (15%) components. Misdiagnosis is not uncommon in pregnancy; hence multidisciplinary approach can help in arriving at an earlier and correct diagnosis which further helps in early and appropriate treatment thereby increasing the survival rates. This case is reported for its rare presentation mimicking as a fibroid radiologically and histopathological examination reported as Malignant Mixed GCT and was associated with a successful term viable pregnancy.
Francophone music Festival Superfrancofête (1974–2023)
Authors: Isaeva Ekaterina
Published: September 2024

In 1974, the first international festival of Francophone youth Superfrancofête was held in Quebec. During this historical period, the French–speaking province of Canada is taking active actions in the international arena in the field of culture, science and education, developing both bilateral relations with foreign countries (primarily with France) and being a participant in major international forums. The Superfrancofête festival aimed to unite young people from different countries around the French-speaking musical culture. Almost half a century later, in 2022 and 2023, Quebec is once again hosting an international music festival with the same name, hosting participants from 12 countries. The article analyzes the content and main themes of the three festivals, which are important for understanding the components of modern Québec culture.
Vadim Alexandrovich Koleneko and "American Yearbook"
Authors: Troitskaia Larisa
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes for the first time the long-term diverse activities of one of the foremost Soviet and Russian scholar on Canadian studies V.A. Koleneko (1943–2011) in the leading academic domestic periodical "American Yearbook" He was a member of the editorial board, the author of brilliant articles on the history of Canada, Russian-Canadian relations at the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, a translator of articles written by Canadian authors, a publisher of unique archival documents and other important materials.
Phytochemical Screening and α-Glucosidase Inhibitor Activity of Aerial Parts of Maidenhair Fern: Adiantum lunulatum
Authors: Sravani T. , Sunitha K.
Published: September 2024

Background: Medicinal plants and herbs are used extensively in traditional medicine to treat and manage a wide range of conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its after-effects. As diabetes mellitus is increasing rapidly and is mostly caused by changes in lifestyle, the use of traditional medicines for its treatment and management has increased. Fern extracts have demonstrated tremendous potential in the management of diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular problems and neurological disorders. A prominent class of type 2 antidiabetic drugs and α-glucosidase inhibitors work by lowering postprandial hyperglycemia. Aim: The purpose of this in vitro investigation was to assess any possible inhibitory effects of aerial portions of the Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum lunulatum Burm). Methods: Using extracts of Adiantum lunulatum derived from methanolic and chloroform solvents, the research team performed phytochemical screenings to ascertain if the extracts could stop α-glucosidase. Results: Minimising the postprandial plasma glucose spikes is achieved by delaying the absorption of carbs and glucose by inhibiting the activity of α-glucosidase. The chloroform extract of Adiantum lunulatum exhibited an IC50 value of 705.02 ± 2.122 μg/ml and the methanol extract exhibited an IC50 value of 526.12 ± 1.155 μg/ml. Acarbose was used as a positive control with an IC50 value of 314.11 ± 1.021 μg/ml. The methanol extract exhibited more potent alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity than other extracts. The phytochemical screening of the extracts showed the presence of polyphenols and flavonoids. The microscopic study of the rachis of the fronds was carried out which showed the presence of a single layer of epidermic, sclerenchyma, stele and exarch xylem which helps in authentication. Conclusion: These findings can pave the way for the development of novel medicinal compounds derived from the Maidenhair Fern and bring more standardisation to the use of traditional herbal therapies for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Nephroprotective Plants in Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kumari Mamta , Sadhu Piyushkumar , Talele Dipali , Pandey Amit
Published: September 2024

Renal diseases, particularly nephrotoxicity, pose a significant threat to human health, often stemming from exposure to medications or toxins. Acute renal failure, resulting from factors such as heart failure, hypoxia, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, presents a critical health challenge with a high mortality rate. This review involves the potential of medicinal plants, known for their antioxidant properties, in preventing and treating kidney disorders. This article provides a thorough exploration of nephroprotective plants, including insights into their mechanism of action, active phytoconstituents, sources, and potential utilizations. The aim is to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of traditional medicinal practices and their relevance in addressing the complexities of kidney-related issues.
Exploring the Antitumour Potential of Diospyros chloroxylon Roxb. Extract in EAC Models: An Integrative In Vitro and In Vivo Approach
Authors: Ravuri Ramya Krishna , Rajan K. R. Vinay , Puranam Deva H. , Kilari Eswar Kumar
Published: September 2024

Background: Natural compounds have emerged as promising alternatives, owing to their low toxicity and potential efficacy. This study investigates the anticancer effects of Diospyros chloroxylon Roxb. leaf extract on Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) in vitro and in vivo. Methods: The in vitro cytotoxicity of D. chloroxylon extract was assessed using the MTT assay on various cancer cell lines, including EAC, A549 (lung), MCF-7 (breast), DU 145 (prostate), HT 29 (colon) and Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs). The in vivo study involved the treatment of EAC-bearing mice with two doses (200mg/kg and 400mg/kg). Parameters such as body weight, tumour volume, packed cell volume, viable and non-viable cell counts, mean survival time and lifespan were evaluated. Haematological parameters and biochemical markers were also analysed, followed by histopathological analysis. Results: In the MTT assay, D. chloroxylon extract showed selective cytotoxicity, exhibiting a strong effect on EAC cells with lower IC50 values than other cancer cell lines and minimal toxicity towards HUVECs. In in vivo, D. chloroxylon treatment mitigated weight loss, reduced tumour volume in a dose-dependent manner and improved survival times. It also normalised haematological and biochemical parameters, indicating its potential to manage cancer-induced complications. Histopathological studies showed that doxorubicin and higher doses of D. chloroxylon enhanced liver tissue structure. However, complete recovery from EAC-induced hepatic alterations, such as dilated sinusoids, remains elusive. Conclusion: Diospyros chloroxylon Roxb. leaf extracts demonstrated significant anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo. Its ability to selectively induce cytotoxic effects on cancer cells and its beneficial effects in an EAC mouse model suggests its potential as a therapeutic agent for cancer treatment.
Visible Light Communication Based Indoor Positioning System
Authors: Zia Muhammad Talha
Published: September 2024

Indoor positioning dependent on visible light correspondence (VLC) innovation has turned into a well-known research subject as of late. In this work, a comprehensive state-of-the-art survey of positioning with the help of Visible Light Communication, as well as the main concepts and challenges related to this emergent area are presented. In addition, standardization of the technology, applications, as well as challenges for practical implementation and commercialization are reviewed.
The Effect of Noise on Blood Flow Velocity in the Aorta
Authors: Veljovic Fikret , Burak Senad , Begic Edin , Begic Alden , Iglica Amer , Karabeg Reuf
Published: September 2024

The aim of the paper was to examine the effect of noise on the blood flow velocity through a period of three years on workers who work on press machine. It was proven that continuous exposure to noise affects the blood flow velocity through the aorta and increases the diameter of ascending aorta and this, consequently, leads to an increase in cardiovascular risk. Prevention of changes in the cardiovascular system is considered to be imperative, and the limitation of noise levels and the length of exposure to noise must be established as factors that must be planned during the construction of the work environment.
Interactive Augmented Reality with Natural Action for Chemistry Experiment Learning
Authors: Chun Lam Meng , Tee Hwei Kei , Muhammad Nizam Siti Soleha , Che Hashim Nurhazarifah , Suwadi Nur Asylah , Tan Siok Yee , Abd Majid Nazatul Aini , Arshad Haslina , Liew Sook Yee
Published: September 2024

Conventionally, the interaction between a user and augmented reality (AR) application is limited. Mostly, it allows virtual information browsing on the AR marker or basic manipulation such as moving and resizing of the 3D model. This study presents a rich interaction that allows users to mimic physical action such as shaking and pouring in chemistry experiment using card-based or box-based marker design. The user is required to follow the instruction to select the correct AR marker that represents apparatus or solutions and performs the physical action to conduct an experiment. Usability’s result showed the respondents were satisfied with the application.
Online Educational Resources for Students and Digital Barrier
Authors: Ling Viktoriya , Sotnikova Lyudmila , Rodionova Irina , Vasilets Irina , Zavjalova Olga , Fedorovskaya Victoria , Datkova Ekaterina
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research is to highlight possibilities and prospects of student’ use of Internet encyclopedias, massive open online courses and interactive platforms. The concept of the digital barrier is comprehensively revealed and the factors that influence it are considered. The article is addressed to teachers and specialists involved in the development of educational online platforms, as well as to all those interested in modern online education trends.
Augmented Reality as a Support Tool in Machining Process
Authors: Monika Töröková , Pollák Martin , Jozef Török , Marek Kočiško , Jakub Kaščak
Published: September 2024

New innovative methods, such as augmented reality, are becoming more and more popular through the possibility of implementation the virtual elements into realworld environments. The aim of the present contribution is to link the techniques used in the educational process with the needs of real practice. The contribution points to the possibilities of usage not only of CL data for machining process, but shows possibilities comprising the use simulation data from the pre-production phase for augmented reality. Consequently a direct visualization solution for the operator is proposed, as well as an enriched information graphics environment for students to track the production process in real time.
Eu sou um liberal? por John Maynard Keynes (Paper 570)
Authors: Carvalho André Cutrim
Published: September 2024

O ensaio de John Maynard Keynes, intitulado “Eu sou um Liberal?”, é um texto clássico, uma introdução essencial para entender o seu pensamento econômico, social e, principalmente, político. Em várias passagens, Keynes questiona sua real afinidade com o liberalismo de sua época, sobretudo quando reflete sobre as dinâmicas políticas do início do século XX e as inadequações dos partidos Conservador e Trabalhista britânicos. O ensaio aborda temas como justiça social, paz, governança, questões de gênero feminino e estabilidade econômica, buscando um caminho que transcenda o dualismo partidário. Keynes advogava por um liberalismo renovado, uma espécie de terceira via, capaz de responder às necessidades de uma sociedade em constante processo de mudança, evidenciando a necessidade de reformulação do Partido Liberal frente às realidades daquele contexto histórico. Sua análise abrange a importância de adaptar o liberalismo às exigências de justiça e estabilidade social, propondo uma política que integre perspectivas econômicas equitativas, o que reflete um Keynes mais maduro e ciente da importância de um equilíbrio entre liberdade econômica e intervenção estatal. Assim, reinterpretar suas ideias como um dos precursores da social-democracia moderna pode ser uma maneira apropriada de compreender o seu verdadeiro legado, consolidando-o como uma das principais referências intelectuais – se não a mais importante – na compreensão da economia contemporânea. A tradução aqui apresentada, para fins exclusivamente educacionais e não comerciais, busca não apenas preencher uma lacuna na literatura brasileira sobre o assunto, mas também ampliar o entendimento de suas teorias, facilitando o diálogo entre suas perspectivas históricas e as demandas contemporâneas. É, também, uma forma de manter o legado de Keynes vivo para as novas gerações.Palavras-chave: John Maynard Keynes. Liberalismo. Reformulação. Social-democracia.
Independência Financeira, Liberdade, Autoconfiança e Consciência Coletiva: sentidos do empoderamento feminino
Authors: Silva Lana Claudia Macedo da , Vale Camila Claíde Souza do
Published: September 2024

Resumo: O artigo em tela objetiva analisar os significados do empoderamento feminino para as mulheres atendidas pelo projeto “Empodera marajoaras: educação popular, saúde e cidadania com mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade”. A pesquisa adotou a metodologia quantitativa e qualitativa a partir do questionário Google Forms com questões abertas e fechadas. Os resultados apontam que, acerca da categoria empoderamento, há dois níveis em voga, de acordo com a concepção das cursistas: uma associada à corrente neoliberal, empoderamento individual que se refere a variáveis comportamentais; e outra dimensão associada à teoria crítica que pensa o empoderamento comunitário, com o foco na estrutura das mudanças sociais. O estudo aponta para a necessidade de expansão de projetos e análises sociais com vistas ao fortalecimento de organizações de mulheres para enfrentamento a toda forma de opressão.Palavras Chave: Educação Popular. Empoderamento Feminino. Projeto de Extensão.
Aquisição e Manutenção do Comportamento Operante
Authors: Debert Paula , Benvenuti Marcelo
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo caracterizar de forma breve e introdutória a aquisição e manutenção do comportamento operante na perspectiva da Análise Experimental do Comportamento. Ao longo dessa caracterização, inicialmente, são destacados os problemas advindos da oposição que se costuma assumir entre aquisição e manutenção do comportamento. Em seguida, são apresentados os esquemas de reforçamento mais simples com foco nos três passos sugeridos por Ferster e Skinner (1957) para uma adequada análise dos esquemas de reforçamento: (1) descrição formal dos esquemas de reforçamento; (2) descrição dos desempenhos gerados por cada um desses esquemas; e (3) análise mais geral do porquê um dado esquema gera um dado desempenho. Por fim, alguns estudos sobre esquemas de reforçamento em contextos mais complexos são brevemente abordados. Conclui-se que, para compreender o comportamento humano de forma mais completa, é necessário avançar no terceiro passo da análise proposta por Ferster e Skinner (1957), considerando a multideterminação dos desempenhos gerados por esquemas sem deixar de lado a ênfase na importância do complexo papel das consequências na seleção dos comportamentos. Palavras-chave: aquisição, manutenção, esquemas de reforçamento.
Contracontrole: definição, caracterização e implicações políticas
Authors: Neto João Manoel Rodrigues , Bruno Giulia Cândido
Published: September 2024

O conceito de contracontrole, apesar de sua relevância para discussões sociais e políticas na psicologia, foi pouco sistematizado pela área (DelPrato, 2002; Bruno, 2023). Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar tal conceito e possíveis análises políticas que partem de seus desdobramentos. O controle do comportamento humano, especialmente em contingências sociais, frequentemente envolve o uso do controle aversivo, principalmente situações hierárquicas e desequilibradas, em que seja marcada a diferença de poder entre controlador e controlados, contexto ao qual o uso do conceito de contracontrole deve ser restringido (Sá, 1985). Contracontrole é definido como um comportamento cuja função é reforçamento negativo, com duas características que o diferem: a) o estímulo antecedente deve ser uma estimulação aversiva social e b) o organismo se comporta em oposição ao controle vigente (DelPrato, 2002); complementa-se que contracontrole também pode estar sob controle antecedente de contingências exploratórias (Sá, 1983). Assim, o contracontrole é ponto central na discussão sobre liberdade, visto que, quando efetivo, resulta num balanceamento entre forças sociais. Portanto, como conceito fundamental para tal, apresentou-se três exemplos de análises e utilizações políticas possíveis do contracontrole: o feminismo, a participação social nas políticas públicas e o abolicionismo penal. Ao considerar as implicações sociais da compreensão do conceito de contracontrole e a dificuldade de comunicação didática entre analistas do comportamento e membros de movimentos sociais, destaca-se a importância da adaptação da linguagem e do diálogo constante entre grupos interessados na transformação social. Palavras-chave: Contracontrole; Análise do Comportamento; Coerção; Política.
Introdução aos estudos sobre Ressurgência Comportamental: Implicações Teóricas e Aplicadas
Authors: Viegas Eduardo Walcacer , De Barros Giovanna Soares Simões
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar, de forma geral, o que é a ressurgência comportamental e identificar a importância dos estudos sobre as particularidades desse processo, tanto na área aplicada – de forma a auxiliar no desenvolvimento de intervenções que reduzam ou mitiguem a ressurgência do padrão comportamental, e que são de extrema importância em casos de uso de drogas e de comportamentos agressivos de indivíduos com o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), por exemplo – quanto na área teórica, de forma a acrescentar à literatura e refinar definições, que podem auxiliar na compreensão desse processo básico e na elaboração de intervenções. O presente trabalho foi dividido em tópicos, e visa apresentar, de forma clara e didática, a definição da ressurgência, os procedimentos de pesquisa, as medidas utilizadas, a importância do estudo dessa área, as variáveis que podem afetar a ressurgência e, por fim, estratégias de mitigação conhecidas. Além disso, foram sugeridas algumas leituras complementares e propostos exercícios de fixação, para auxiliar no entendimento do conteúdo exposto.Palavras-chave: ressurgência comportamental; variáveis controladoras; pesquisa aplicada; pesquisa básica; estratégias de mitigação.
Fazer, Dizer e Pensar: Comportamentos Operantes Inter-relacionados
Authors: Simonassi Lorismario Ernesto , Ferreira Acza Da Silva , De Oliveira Renato Vinícius , Abdala Filho Júlio César
Published: September 2024

Com base nos princípios da literatura operante, o presente artigo propõe discutir a natureza inter-relacionada dos comportamentos de fazer, dizer e pensar. A abordagem do comportamento operante permite uma compreensão abrangente e precisa desses comportamentos, além de fornecer estratégias eficazes para prevê-los e modificá-los. O fazer é caracterizado como um tipo de comportamento em que as consequências são produzidas diretamente sobre o ambiente, ou seja, a ação do organismo é direta. Sua aceitação como comportamento operante foi muito mais fácil. No entanto, o dizer como um tipo de comportamento operante encontrou considerável dificuldade e permanece altamente controverso, sendo definido como um comportamento verbal. No comportamento de dizer, a ação do falante não é direta sobre o meio ambiente físico. O pensar, por sua vez, parece estar correlacionado ao fazer, isto é, mesmo durante a aquisição de repertórios verbais, o fazer e o pensar estão de alguma forma relacionados. A pesquisa empírica experimental destaca a complexidade e interdependência dos comportamentos de fazer, dizer e pensar. O estudo também pode ser útil para pesquisadores que desejam aprofundar sua compreensão da natureza dos comportamentos operantes. As implicações desse tipo de estudo para a análise do comportamento são discutidas, com ênfase na sua contribuição para a pesquisa. O presente artigo contribui para o campo da análise do comportamento ao aprofundar a compreensão da natureza dos comportamentos e suas inter-relações.Palavras-chave: comportamento operante, correspondência verbal, fazer, dizer, pensar.
Registration of Rights and Disputes on Division of Marital Property by Spouses
Authors:   Private Practice Lawyer, PhD (Law), Nenashev Maksim M.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the importance of registration of the right to real estate for disputes related to the division of jointly acquired property. In this regard, it is proposed to distinguish the concepts of “acquisition” and “registration” in relation to such property.
Organizational and Legal Forms of Integration of High Technologies into Industrial Production
Authors:   Leading Research Scientist of the Department of Civil and Entrepreneurial Law of the Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Andreev Vladimir K.
Published: September 2024

The concept of technological development until 2030, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation, marks an approach to legal regulation of industry in favor of the country’s technological sovereignty. The article considers the organizational and legal forms of inclusion of high technologies in real production as research consortia and their differences from an innovative scientific and technological center, technology companies, small technology companies and small innovative enterprises. Their features are identified as legal entities created to carry out activities in certain areas, which must be determined in accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation by special laws and other legal acts.
Passion for the Materiality of a Non-Material Entity
Authors:   Head of the Department of Intellectual Property of the A.S. Griboyedov Moscow University, LL.D., Professor, Bliznets Ivan A. , Vitko Vyacheslav S. ,   Leading Research Scientist, Associate Professor of the Department of Intellectual Property of the A.S. Griboyedov Moscow University, PhD (Law)
Published: September 2024

The authors critically analyzed the opinion expressed in the literature about the possibility of recognizing the objective form of copyright objects (works) as material.
Effectiveness of Administrative Acts of Customs Authorities
Authors:   Head of the Law Department of the Federal Customs Service, Zarembo Sergey A.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to the effectiveness of administrative acts of customs authorities, which are investigated in the context of general theoretical and methodological positions on efficiency in law as a whole. Taking into account the specifics of the functionality and powers of the customs authorities, the author formulates the key parameters of the effectiveness of the relevant administrative acts and their conditioning on the implementation of public declarations of the goals and objectives of the Federal Customs Service of Russia, arising from the acts of the President of the Russian Federation on the national goals and objectives of development and acts of departmental strategic planning, compliance and security with domestic and supranational agreements, participation in the development and coordination of acts on customs regulation issues.
Co-creation with customers to innovate in a service SME: insights from an action research approach
Authors: Bonaque-Rodríguez Ramiro , Flor-Peris María Luisa , Vallet-Bellmunt Teresa
Published: September 2024

Open innovation proposes information exchanges between the company and external stakeholders to improve the results of innovation processes. In this work we adopt the open innovation approach to enhance a company’s innovation performance by implementing cocreation practices with customers. To do this, we rely on design thinking, a framework focusing on the relationship with end users, and adopt action research as a research methodology. The research is carried out in a service SME, characterised by being knowledge-intensive and offering innovative and customised services with high value added. We identify several co-creation practices and examine their degree of adoption by the company and prioritise those that should be implemented. For academics, this work contributes to increase the stock of knowledge on co-creation in the context of SMEs. The study offers valuable insights to practitioners into how an innovation framework that incorporates co-creation practices helps to improve the firm's innovation results, while presenting a methodology that facilitates collaboration with researchers on innovation projects.
Firms’ digital transformation and e-human resource management. A qualitative approach
Authors: Escribá-Carda Naiara , Redondo-Cano Ana , Escribá-Moreno Mª Ángeles
Published: September 2024

In recent years, digital transformation processes have been gaining relevance. However, not all companies are achieving the same degree of transformation. The presence of barriers and enablers plays a significant role in this process. Furthermore, the extent of digital transformation also impacts how human resources (HR) policies are deployed and influences the effect they have on employees. This work aims to understand how the digital transformation process is occurring from a qualitative approach. Specifically, this study analyzes the main drivers and barriers of firms' digitalization, as well as its effects on companies, people, and human resource practices. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with key informants in three companies to gain an in-depth insight into the research problem. ATLAS.ti was used for data analysis and coding. Results show the presence of barriers and facilitators documented in existing literature. However, our results reveal that the business size and the firm's main activity are important variables that affect the extent of digital transformation. The study also reveals the benefits of digitalization in terms of efficiency and human resource autonomy (flexibility, work-life balance).  Likewise, the findings unveil the negative consequences of digitalization.
Less Might Not Be More, but May Be Enough for Some
Authors: Bivins Emily J. , Rast Catherine E. , Abacan Allyssa
Published: September 2024

Mental health concerns among young adult populations have increased in recent years, with standard treatment approaches presenting many undue barriers (e.g., time and cost constraints and limited availability of therapists). Single-session interventions (SSIs) have been explored as an alternative, scalable intervention to address these barriers to care. We evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of a SSI in a real-world setting and found promising effects of the SSI on symptoms of depression in a young adult population. Given these findings, we offer support for the SSI as an accessible treatment alternative to perhaps be integrated into tiered care treatment models or settings with limited access to care.
Mental Health Among Incarcerated Male Youth With Violent and Sexual Offense Convictions by Race and Offense Type
Authors: Sanikommu Mythili , Situ YuTing , Fix Rebecca L.
Published: September 2024

Incarcerated adolescents are at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes. Race and offense type can differentially influence legal outcomes as well as mental health symptom presentation. Our study examined whether adolescent mental health problems differed for 1,303 male youth at a Southeastern U.S.-based juvenile prison depending on the adolescent’s race and offense type (specifically offenses involving physical or sexual violence). Results indicated significantly different patterns of mental health symptoms and psychopathic traits between Black and White male youth and between male youth with adjudicated violent and sexual offenses. Study findings have important implications for policies and practices centered around rehabilitative practices in juvenile prisons.
“The Indiana Murals”: A study of the work in sociological terms
Authors: Lewicka Barbara
Published: September 2024

The article aims to juxtapose the aspects of Thomas H. Benton’s murals A Social History of the State of Indiana, known as The Indiana Murals, with the classic sociological monograph of Middletown: A Study in Contemporary American Culture by Robert and Hellen Lynds. Benton’s murals were created for the Chicago World Fair in 1933; the Lynds published their mid-1920 research report in 1929. Both works show the Midwest social world, recognized by those authors as exemplary of the entire United States. The classics constitute an important socio-historical testimony and a valuable source of knowledge – among others, about the 1920s. Moreover, they should be treated as a representation of the collective mentality characteristic of the period of their creation. In this analysis, the work of sociologists is a reference point for the rendition of Indiana’s vision proposed by the artist. By indicating the similarities and differences between the positions of Benton and the Lynds, the past is reconstructed and the social nature of the “Long 1920s”, with a focus on the Roaring Twenties, is discussed.
Xenophon's Oeconomicus
Authors: Bevilacqua Fiorenza
Published: September 2024

In the Oeconomicus the management of slaves presents some very interesting aspects: on the one hand widespread practices, like purchase, sale, leasing and manumission of slaves, are completely ignored; on the other we can find some probably innovative practices as the prevailing tendency to a rewarding system based on merit and especially the attribution of command functions to some slaves, the epitropoi. Even more innovative the fact that it is acknowledged that at least some slaves, who hold offices of responsibility (the epitropoi and the housekeeper), are endowed with enkrateia, which is the foundation of virtue according to Xenophon’s Socrates. This seems to some extent to anticipate a view destined to a decisive development in Hellenistic age, according to which virtue is accessible also to slaves.
Ambiguïtés de l'oikonomia dans la pensée pratique d'Aristote
Authors: Murgier Charlotte
Published: September 2024

L’oikonomia dans les Éthiques d’Aristote apparaît tantôt subordonnée à la politique (EN I 1), tantôt sur le même plan que cette dernière (EE I 5, EN VI 8) en tant que déclinaison de la sagesse pratique. Comment concilier ces deux descriptions de son statut ? Pour tenter de résoudre cette question, on se penchera sur le traitement détaillé de l’oikonomia au livre I de la Politique, d’où ressortent deux conclusions. D’abord que l’oikonomia est non seulement nécessaire pour vivre, mais aussi utile pour bien vivre. Ensuite que, quel que soit son souci de distinguer une forme légitime de chrématistique d’une mauvaise, et de restreindre autant que possible cette forme légitime à l’exploitation des ressources naturelles, Aristote demeure assez évasif sur les conditions et les moyens de l’acquisition des richesses, pourtant indispensable à l’exercice des vertus, préférant valoriser dans l’oikonomia la dimension de l’usage sur celle de l’acquisition.