bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Law and education: the principle of fraternity as a foundation in combating school bullying and cyberbullying
Authors: Heringer Helimara Moreira Lamounier , Follone Renata Aparecida , Leite Wendy Luiza Passos
Published: October 2023

This paper addresses law and education as tools for integration in the pursuit of effective combat against bullying and cyberbullying, grounding this confrontation in the Principle of Fraternity as a solution to this social problem. It recognizes equal dignity for all individuals as enshrined in the Brazilian Federal Constitution and aims to construct a fraternal, plural, and prejudice-free society. Thus, the basis for the revitalization of the Principle of Fraternity is evident in various constitutional provisions. Equality itself is only possible through the recognition of others, without implying the annihilation of differences; on the contrary, it involves the acceptance of differences to rebuild a fraternal society. This is presented as a solution for raising awareness and preventing conflicts within schools and combating systematic intimidation, which the law imposes as a duty on society as a whole. Awareness of the Principle of Fraternity and Human Rights must extend beyond resolving violence conflicts through conventional means, as violence is not the sole form of bullying. Therefore, there is a need for legal-educational awareness to prevent such conflicts from arising. Hypothetico-Deductive Method, Grounding the Research in Scientific Literature and Relevant Legislation.
Memória e representações sociais de pessoas idosas encarceradas sobre o ambiente prisional
Authors: Lima Pollyanna Vianna , Da Silva Larissa Souza Lima , De Souza Joana Trengrouse Laignier , Gobira Nádia Cristina Moraes Sampaio , Nery Shahjahan Mozart Alexandre da Silva , Lopes Arianna Oliveira Santana , Santana Elaine dos Santos , Dos Reis Luciana Araújo
Published: October 2023

No que se refere aos direitos das pessoas com 60 anos ou mais que cometem crime, concluímos que são ínfimas as previsões específicas para esse público. Nesse sentido, entendemos e apontamos a necessidade de uma maior e mais efetiva perceptibilidade legislativa para os idosos encarcerados. O estudo tem por objetivo analisar a memória e representações sociais de pessoas idosas encarceradas sobre o ambiente prisional. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório e descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, triangulação de método, fundamentado na Teoria da Memória Coletiva/Social e das Representações Sociais. O estudo foi realizado em três unidades penais da Bahia com 31 idosos, com 60 anos ou mais, que se encontravam em situação de cárcere. Foram utilizados quatro instrumentos: questionário para coleta de dados nos prontuários de saúde, de assistência social e psicologia; entrevista semiestruturada; grupo focal; e observação não participante com uso de diário de campo. Os resultados extraídos das memórias revelaram que há uma insatisfação geral dos idosos frente ao ambiente na prisão, por ser insalubre, inóspito, com alimentação e locais inadequados para o descanso.
Assessment academic performance in online courses: a multivariate model
Authors: Kaizer Betânia Mafra , Zerbini Thaís , De Paiva Anderson Paulo
Published: October 2023

Grades and other student academic indicators are the most evaluated parameters in studies about teaching and learning. However, several authors point out that these indexes, alone, are not enough to explain the students' performance. To understand the predictors that facilitate or compromise learning in higher education, it is neces-sary to consider other variables related to students, teachers, and the teaching con-text. Thus, this paper presents a multivariate model for assessing student performance in online courses. The model was tested in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with undergraduate students in Engineering. The course was Calculus 2. Data were analyzed using multivariate statistical analysis techniques. Among the 10 variables tested in the model. Three variables were significant and showed that the students' performance in Calculus 2 was impacted by: family income, cognitive and self-regulatory learning strategies, and teachers' instructional events. The main con-tribution of the study is the construction of a multivariate model that can be replicate in other contexts. In practices, professors and managers will have inputs to better plan the disciplines and avoid increasing retention and dropout rates.
Direção predominante do vento para Recife e Caruaru – Pernambuco, Brasil
Authors: Da Silva Maria Carolina , De Medeiros Raimundo Mainar , De Holanda Romildo Morant , De França Manoel Vieira
Published: October 2023

A direção do vento é bastante variável no tempo e no espaço, em função da situação geográfica local, da rugosidade da superfície, do relevo, da vegetação e da época do ano O objetivo é determinar a direção predominante do vento para os municípios de Recife e Caruaru posicionados no estado pernambucano e entender suas variabilidades nos períodos seco e chuvoso. A base dos dados consiste da direção horária do vento, registrados nas estações automáticas da rede de estações climatológicas automáticas do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia obtida no período 2008 a 2022. Considerou-se, para fins de identificação da direção horária predominante, oito faixas centradas nas direções. A direção predominante da frequência do vento em Recife para o período de estudo foi a SE (Sudeste) com maiores frequências em todos os anos. A segunda e terceira predominância do vento são as direções E (Leste) e S (Sul). No período seco para a região metropolitana do Recife a predominância da frequência do vento de maior intensidade é E (Leste) seguida das direções SE e NW. O período chuvoso registra direção E de maior intensidade seguidas das direções SE e S. A direção E (Leste) e SE (Sudeste) como de maior intensidade, as direções S (Sul), NW (Noroeste), SW (Sudoeste) e NE (Nordeste) como direções intermediarias de segundo direção NE, terceira direção SW, quarta direção S e quinta direção NW. No período chuvoso destaca-se a direção SE, as demais direções predominantes são SE, S, E e NW.
Produção de petróleo no pré-sal utilizando Business Intelligence
Authors: LEAL A. B. , Moura Thiago Rafael da Silva
Published: October 2023

Os bancos de dados desempenham um papel fundamental na vida cotidiana da sociedade contemporânea. Rotineiramente, as pessoas se deparam com situações que envolvem a interação com sistemas de armazenamento de informações, tais como o registro de dados em instituições educacionais, centros médicos, estabelecimentos hoteleiros, instituições financeiras e grandes corporações. Nesse contexto, para examinar as informações relacionadas à produção de petróleo no Pré-Sal, utilizou-se neste trabalho o programa Power BI, a fim de transformar grandes volumes de dados em um dashboard dinâmico. O propósito central deste trabalho foi criar um dashboard destinado a apresentar dados sobre a produção de petróleo no Pré-Sal brasileiro, com a finalidade de apresentar os significativos resultados que a descoberta do pré-sal trouxe para a produção de petróleo nacional. Após coletar, analisar, tratar e modelar os dados relacionados à produção, obtive-se como resultado um dashboard que oferece uma visão abrangente da produção de hidrocarbonetos na região do pré-sal. É notória a produção no campo de Lula (atualmente denominado Tupi), que se destaca como o maior produtor de petróleo, com uma produção diária superior a 1 milhão de barris. Durante as análises realizadas, foi igualmente constatado que Tupi lidera a produção de gás natural, com um volume superior a 45 milhões de metros cúbicos por dia. Além disso, os resultados obtidos revelaram que os 30 poços de petróleo mais produtivos estão situados na bacia de Santos, na região do pré-sal. Por fim, foi possível identificar a Petrobrás como a operadora detentora da maior parcela da produção nacional, representando cerca de 95% da produção total. Nossos resultados apresentam uma notável concordância com as informações disponibilizadas pelo site oficial da ANP, corroborando a precisão da análise dos dados efetuada.
Overcoming educational challenges: an innovative remote program for high school students during the pandemic
Authors: Fernandes Ellen Eduarda , Rehem Amanda Rodrigues , Ferreira Jacqueline Maria , Nascimento Anderson de Oliveira , Alves Monica Ghislaine Oliveira , Do Prado Renata Falchete , Bressane Adriano , Spalding Marianne
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a paradigm shift in education, necessitating innovative approaches to engage students. This article discusses the "Winter at the University" project, which aimed to bridge the gap between higher education and public schools during the pandemic. The project encompassed remote stages, from promotion to execution, with a selection process utilizing online forms. The instructional design featured synchronous sessions, virtual laboratories, and flipped classroom techniques. The initiative fostered interest in science, though the virtual format limited hands-on experiential learning. As a future direction, the study recommends longitudinal impact assessments, comparative analyses, qualitative inquiries, and exploration of cross-disciplinary and demographic aspects. The findings offer insights into the potential and constraints of remote learning, illuminating avenues for further research and development in transformative education strategies.
The Influence of Social and Economic Aspects of Sustainable Tourism on Community Welfare
Authors: Sulthony Zumri , Lubis Suwardi , Purwoko Agus , Tarmizi
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aims to see how the influence of sustainable tourism's social and economic aspects on the community’s welfare in the regencies around the Lake Toba Region - North Sumatra.
 
Method: This research was carried out from July 2021 to December 2021. A total of 8 districts around Lake Toba were observed in this study. The sample in this study was 240 people who were taken using cluster sampling, consisting of the community, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and stakeholders.
 
Result: The results of the multiple regression analysis using SPSS obtained the value of Fcount (4110.509) >Ftable (3.03), the sig value of 0.00, which means that simultaneously the social and economic aspects of sustainable tourism have a significant influence on the social welfare of the people of Lake Toba. The value of the R square obtained is 0.972.
 
Conclusion: The social and economic aspects of sustainable tourism influence 97.2% of the social welfare of the local Lake Toba community. Partially, the social aspect influences 71% of the community’s welfare, and the economic factor affects 94.7% of the community’s welfare.
Consumer Dispute in Electronic Transactions: State Obligation and Dispute Settlement Under Indonesia Consumer Protection Law
Authors: Subagyono Bambang Sugeng Ariadi , Astutik Sri , Chumaida Zahry Vandawati , Romadhona Mochamad Kevin , Usanti Trisadini Prasastinah
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study is to identify and analyze the extent of governmental obligations under consumer protection laws in Indonesia with regards to the resolution of consumer disputes.
 
Methods/design/approach: The chosen research methodology used in this study was normative juridical, which included a comprehensive analysis of law, jurisprudence, and scholarly literature. This study adopts a statutory method, whereby legal materials such as Law Number 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection, the Laws, the Civil Code, and other relevant laws and regulations are used as the legal foundation.
 
Results: The issue pertaining to consumer settlement in electronic transactions is analogous to the broader context of consumer dispute resolution. The regulatory framework for addressing such concerns is delineated in Chapter X of The Consumer Protection Act. The regulations pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of customers may be found in Articles 4 and 5 of Law No. 8 of 1999. Similarly, the rights and obligations of business actors are governed by Articles 6 and 7 of the same law. These articles govern the allocation or placement of consumers and corporate entities inside a business or trade transaction system. The provisions pertaining to the forbidden acts for business actors, as outlined in Law No. 8 of 1999, are specifically addressed in Articles 8 through 17. The need to oversee electronic transactions is stipulated in Article 29 and 30 of the consumer protection legislation. The overarching elucidation of these governmental rules posits that the oversight of consumer protection is conducted in collaboration between the government, the community, and LPKSM.
 
Conclusion: Online conflicts are not included by the Consumer Protection Act; instead, they are within the purview of the ITE Law. The term "consumer" as defined in the Consumer Protection Act refers specifically to the ultimate consumer. In contemporary times, the task of discerning between end customers and non-end consumers has grown more challenging, hence impeding the practical application of this concept. Hence, it is imperative to undertake a revision of the Consumer Protection Act.
TRIBOLOGICAL WEAR ANALYSIS OF Ti-Al COMPOSITE COATINGS APPLIED WITH THE COLD SPRAY METHOD
Authors: Rutkowska-Gorczyca Małgorzata , Wiśniewski Marcin , Dziubek Mateusz , Kowalewski Piotr , Winnicki Marcin
Published: October 2023

The possibility of using the low-pressure cold gas spraying (LPCS) method to create composite coatings hasbeen known and used for a long time. This method makes it possible to create coatings from physically andchemically different powders and to regenerate components damaged during operation. Composite coatingsof titanium and aluminium at different weight concentrations were selected for the study. The research wasconducted to optimise the influence of the chemical composition of the composite coatings on their tribologicalproperties. This paper presents the results of tribological wear testing of composite coatings applied using thelow-pressure cold gas spray (LPCS) method. Wear resistance tests were performed using the ball-on-platemethod in reciprocating motion using a steel ball. Tribological testing of the coatings included determiningthe effect of contact force on wear and the value of the kinetic coefficient of friction of the friction pairs tested.The study determined the optimum chemical composition of the Ti-Al composite coatings to improve wearproperties.
OS PREJUÍZOS PSICOLÓGICOS EM MULHERES VÍTIMAS DE VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA
Authors: De Sena Adriana da Conceição Calheiros , De Queiroz Elielza Silva , Coelho Vanisleia Moura , Da Rocha Wollace Scantbelruy
Published: October 2023

Esta pesquisa visa abordar a violência doméstica contra mulheres, enfatizando as consequências psicológicas e os impactos sociais dessa forma de violência, bem como a eficácia da Lei Maria da Penha como instrumento de proteção e prevenção. A pesquisa utilizou uma abordagem metodológica qualitativa, com revisão sistemática da literatura de artigos relacionados à temática. Os resultados mostram que a violência doméstica assume várias formas e deixa marcas profundas nas vítimas, causando transtornos mentais e afetando negativamente a qualidade de vida. A Lei Maria da Penha representa um avanço legal no combate à violência de gênero, mas ainda enfrenta desafios para sua eficácia, incluindo a conscientização pública e a implementação eficaz das medidas protetivas. Os objetivos da pesquisa foram compreender as estratégias de enfrentamento das consequências psicológicas da violência doméstica contra mulheres e avaliar a eficácia da Lei Maria da Penha como instrumento de proteção e prevenção dessa violência. Os objetivos específicos foram apresentar as consequências psicológicas em mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica, descrever as estratégias de enfrentamento dessas consequências e identificar a eficácia da Lei Maria da Penha para as mulheres vítimas de violência.
MAGUEREZ ARC PROBLEMATIZATION IN COOKING WORKSHOPS: A LOW-COST METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF DIABETICS
Authors: Santos Vanessa Fortes da Silva , Lopes Gabriela Fonseca , Correa Paula Brumana , Gomes Laiza Aparecida Andrade , Horta Jacques Gabriel Álvares , Oliveira Deborah Campos , Tomeh Khaled , De Figueiredo Sônia Maria
Published: October 2023

Objective. Using cookery to stimulate good habits for the health promotion people with diabetics. Methods. Maguerez arc-based problematisation with twenty adult people with diabetes, attended at Basic Health Units in Ouro Preto, Brazil, voluntarily participated in monthly meetings, four/semester, lasting ~120 minutes each, totalling eight meetings. Results. Through cooking, importance of sharing health care strategies, strengthening collective spaces for case discussion and promoting permanent health education involving people with diabetics was highlighted. The problematisation as a guiding instrument improved the ability to choose and prepare food for healthier nutrition, improved the form of family life and relationships, especially of diabetic individuals living alone, and provided a better quality of life. Conclusion. The method changed eating practices and improved the self-care processes of diabetics.  It also reduced the side effects of the disease and represented a suitable, low-cost tool for improving the health of diabetics.
Information management applying Lean system 5S and Kanban methods from the perspective of company administration employees
Authors:   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania, Barauskienė Vytautė , Stasėnaitė Violeta ,   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania
Published: October 2023

This article delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of applying Lean system methods in information management processes. When implementing the Lean system in corporate management, the primary emphasis is placed on supplier management, quality, and loss elimination. Recognizing information as a crucial organizational resource, comprehensive solutions are deemed necessary for effectively and securely managing company information. The premise is that Lean's 5S and Kanban methodologies have an impact on the promptness and success of information management within the company, facilitating access to pertinent information for all company personnel. The research carried out assessed the significance of Lean system 5S and Kanban methods from the point of view of employees of the administration of a specific company. Keywords: Lean system, 5S method, Kanban method, information management in the company.
MicroRNA regulators of candidate genes involved in Class II skeletal malocclusion - A data mining approach.
Authors: George Ashwin Mathew , Anitha P  , A Sumathi Felicita , Vijayashree Priyadharsini J  , Prasanna Arvind T.R
Published: October 2023

Background:

Epigenetic regulators play a vital role in determining a complex phenotype. The Skeletal Class II malocclusion is one such phenotype, which is a polygenic, complex disorder. The identification of epigenetic regulators would aid in understanding the complex relationship between the epigenetic marks and the phenotype. Also, these epigenetic marks can be considered for developing diagnostic leads upon validation for a specific disorder.

Materials and methods:

The present study follows an observational study design, which was performed using computational tools. The preliminary data about the genes associated with the Skeletal class II malocclusion was derived from DisGeNet, followed by identification of the protein-protein interaction networks. The microRNA targets were then identified using miRDB and the unique microRNA population common to all the five genes were further curated using the Venn plot.

Results:

The DisGeNet database provided information on the genes that were associated with skeletal Class II malocclusion. The five genes identified were ACTN3, GH1, HDAC4, HMGA2 and KAT6B. One microRNA, hsa-miR-892c-5p was unique to ACTN3, HDAC4 and HMGA2. The hsa-miR-3925-5p and hsa-miR-590-3p were found to be common to the genes ACTN3, HDAC4 and GH1 + HMGA2 respectively.

Discussion:

The identification of microRNAs targeting candidate genes could aid in defining the role of these microRNAs in establishing the phenotype. The future scope of this study lies in curating microRNAs that are common to class II malocclusion related candidate genes. This panel of differentially expressed microRNAs can further be developed as early diagnostic marker, for identifying the skeletal abnormality that they would be possibly associated with.
Orbital Stability of Ground States for a Mass Subcritical Fractional Schrodinger-Poisson Equation
Authors: Yan Ying , Shang Yan-Ying
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we study the existence of ground state standing waves with prescribed mass constraints for the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson equation
\(\mathit{i}\partial_t\psi\) - (- \(\Delta\))\(\\^S\)\(\psi\) - (|\(\mathit{x}\)|\(\\^2\\^t\\^-\\^3\) * |\(\psi\)|\(\\^2\))\(\psi\) + |\(\psi\)|\(\\^p\\^-\\^2\)\(\psi\) = 0,
where \(\psi\) : \(\mathbb{R}\\^3\) x \(\mathbb{R}\) \(\to\) \(\mathbb{C}\), s, t \(\in\) (0,1), 2s + 2t > 3 and \(\mathit{p}\) \(\in\) \((2 , {4s \pm 2t \over s+t})\). In particular, in the mass subcritical case but \(p \neq \frac{4 s+2 t}{s+t}\), that is, \(p \in\left(2,2+\frac{4 s}{3}\right) \backslash\left\{\frac{4 s+2 t}{s+t}\right\}\),we prove that the solution with initial datum 0 exists globally and the set of ground states is orbitally stable.
La importancia de la gestión educativa para lograr una educación de calidad: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Corrales Félix Gloria Leticia , González Castro Juan Carlos Arturo
Published: October 2023

En la actualidad los sistemas educativos deben crear nuevos modelos de aprendizaje para obtener una educación de calidad que permita a los estudiantes mejores oportunidades de desarrollo. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar cómo la gestión educativa favorece la educación de los estudiantes. Se realizó por medio de una exploración documental bibliográfica en bases de datos relacionada con la temática planteada. Se encontró que la gestión educativa consiste en programar, organizar y guiar las actividades de la institución educativa utilizando los recursos humanos y equipamiento, además permite desarrollar una educación pertinente por medio de los objetivos y planes estratégicos que son fundamentales en el proceso de gestionar, así como implementar estrategias de enseñanza de vanguardia como el sistema de gestión de rendimiento entre otras estrategias. Se concluye que la gestión educativa es una innovadora forma de dirigir los centros escolares, cuyo propósito es lograr una calidad educativa.
«Նախիջևանի միջանցքի» գործարկման վերաբերյալ Իրանի և Ադրբեջանի ակնկալիքները
Authors: Իսրայելյան Արմեն
Published: October 2023

Taking geopolitical situation after the 44-day war in 2020, Azerbaijan put the issue of the so-called "Zangezur corridor" on the agenda. Baku is trying to achieve two strategic goals: to close the land connection between Armenia and Iran and to get out of Iran's dependence on the Nakhijevan issue. However, Azerbaijan, faced with the opposition of Armenia and Iran, changed its strategy. In parallel with its aggressive policy against Armenia, Baku began negotiations with Tehran on the construction of a new route connecting Nakhijevan through Iranian territory. In parallel with the aggressive policy of Azerbaijan in the issue of the so-called "Zangezur corridor" Baku for the first time since March 2021 began to consider the territory of Iran as an alternative way of establishing communication with Nakhichevan. In March 2022, Hikmet Hajiyev, Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the President of Azerbaijan and Assistant to the President, in an interview with Turkish media during the "Antalya Diplomatic Forum" held in Turkey, first stated Baku's intention to connect Nakhichevan through the territory of Iran. A few months after Hajiyev's statement, Ramil Usubov, secretary of the Azerbaijani Security Council, and Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, also proclaimed Baku's aims to link Nakhichevan through the territory of Iran. By manipulating the issue of the "Nakhijevan corridor," Azerbaijan is trying to divert the attention of countries that are interested in preserving the territorial integrity of Armenia from its initiatives to forcibly open the so-called "Zangezur corridor. On the other hand, by implementing joint projects with Iran, Azerbaijan is trying to stress its role in relations with the West and Israel, expecting political and financial support from these important actors in exchange for refusing to participate in these projects.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES ARISING FROM ACADEMIC FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Nguyễn Ngọc Hương Giang  , Vũ Thị Hồng Duyên  , Lê Thị Phương Anh
Published: October 2023

There is a paucity of literature synthesing and systematically categorising fast-track programs’ opportunities, challenges, and support structures in Vietnam. To close this gap, the current study offers such a synthesis via thematically analysing 11 carefully selected journal articles about different fast-track programs worldwide. Findings show that students gained shortand long-term benefits, experienced difficulties, and received peer-teacher-institution-family support in academical, emotional, social, and administrative aspects. Recommendations are then made for successful implementation of fast-track programs as well as for further research. This study’s findings are particularly useful for newly executed fast-track programs and can be used as baseline analytical framework of a primary research investigating similar topics.
SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE V.G. KORENCHEVSKY, THE FATHER OF EUROPEAN GERONTOLOGY
Authors: Мамаева С. , Марьянович А.
Published: October 2023

В публикации изложены факты научной биографии выдающегося российского ученого с мировым именем, профессора общей и экспериментальной патологии Императорской Военно-медицинской академии (1912–1919), многолетнего сотрудника Листеровского института превентивной медицины (Лондон), создателя Британского общества для исследования старения, признанного основоположника европейской геронтологии Владимира Георгиевича Коренчевского. Представлены результаты библиографического исследования его научного наследия, впервые опубликован полный перечень научных трудов В.Г. Коренчевского.

The publication presents the facts of the scientific biography of an outstanding Russian scientist of world renown, professor of general and experimental pathology at the Imperial Military Medical Academy (1912–1919), longterm employee of the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine (London), founder of the British Society for the Study of Aging, recognized founder European gerontology Vladimir Georgievich Korenchevsky. The results of a bibliographic study of his scientific heritage are presented; for the first time, a complete list of scientific works by V.G. Korenchevsky
Implementation of Enhanced Probe Data (CANBUS) for Tactical Workzone and Winter Operations Management
Authors: Desai Jairaj , Sakhare Rahul Suryakant Sakhare , Mahlberg Justin , Mathew Jijo K. , Li Howell , Bullock Darcy M.
Published: October 2023

For over a decade, segment-based probe data has been extensively used by transportation stakeholders for monitoring mobility on Indiana roadways. However, enhanced probe data from connected vehicles includes a richer dataset that can provide more detailed real-time and after-action reviews. This enhanced data includes detailed vehicle trajectories, at 3s resolution, and “event data.” This event data is near real-time and includes hard-braking events, hard-acceleration events, weather-related data, including wiper activations and some seat belt usage data. This project developed a set of methodologies and resulting visualizations that enables the use of emerging connected vehicle data in operational decision-making on work zone management and winter operations activities. Each month approximately 13 billion connected vehicle records are ingested for Indiana. During peak periods, approximately 625,000 records per minute are ingested. Without substantial processing, this large data set is “data-rich, information-poor.” This study developed techniques to rapidly assign relevant data to interstate segments so that visual graphics could be efficiently generated. This provided the ability for both real-time monitoring as well as after action assessment to identify opportunities to improve both work zone operations and winter operation activities. The summaries derived from these datasets have helped promote effective actionable dialog among agencies, contractors, and public safety colleagues towards the overarching goal of improving interstate safety and mobility.
An Analysis on the Concept of Independence and Trial in High School Probability and Statistics: Focusing on the Mathematics Curriculum and Textbooks
Authors:   The Korea Society Of Educational Studies In Mathematics, Lee Se Hyung
Published: October 2023

The concept of independence in high school probability and statistics helps to solve real-life probability problems and plays a key role in connecting probability and statistics areas. However, due to the complexity of the concept of independence and the difficulty of instruction in school mathematics, there is a possibility that only formal contents rather than the original meaning of the concept of independence will be delivered to students. In order to explore the fundamental causes of ‘difficulties in understanding the concept of independence’ and ‘problems in the method of teaching the concept of independence’, The concepts of ‘independence’ and ‘trial’ were analyzed through curriculum and textbooks, and 41 high school mathematics teachers were surveyed for their understanding of the concept of independence. Based on these contents, implications for the method of teaching the concept of independence in high school probability and statistics subjects were found, and the direction of improvement in curriculum design and textbook development was discussed.
Effects of heat stress on performance, physiological parameters, and blood profiles of early-fattening Hanwoo steers in climate chambers
Authors: Woo Jun Sik , Lee Na Kyun , Lee Hong Gu , Park Keun Kyu
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to assess effects of heat stress on growth performance, physiological parameters, and blood profiles of Hanwoo steers during early-fattening period in climate chambers.Methods: Four Hanwoo steers (body weight, 454.3±10.9 kg; age, 14±0.1 month) were allocated into four levels of temperature-humidity index (THI) in a 4×4 Latin square design for 21 days (pre-adaptation, 7 d; heat stress, 7 d; post-adaptation, 7 d) per period. Experimental treatments were assigned according to THI chart based on National Institute Animal Science (NIAS, 2022): Comfort (25.5°C to 26.5°C, 60%; THI 73 to 75), Mild (28°C to 29°C, 60%; THI 77 to 79), Moderate (29.5°C to 30.5°C, 80%; THI 82 to 84), and Severe (31°C to 32°C, 80%; THI 85 to 86) in separate climatic controlled chambers.Results: The dry matter intake (DMI) of the formula feed was lower in Severe compared to Mild and Comfort (p<0.05). The DMI of rice straw was the lowest in Severe and lower in Moderate than Comfort and Mild (p<0.05). Both average daily gain and feed conversion ratio of Severe and Moderate were lower than those of Mild and Comfort (p<0.05). Water intake was the highest in Severe and lower in Moderate compared with Comfort and Mild (p<0.05). Heart rate and rectal temperature increased as THI level increased (p<0.05). Glucose was the lowest in Severe and lower in Moderate compared to Comfort (p<0.05). On the contrary, non-esterified fatty acid was the highest in Severe and lower in Moderate compared with Comfort (p<0.05). Blood urea nitrogen of Moderate and Severe were higher than those of Comfort and Mild (p<0.05). Cortisol increased as THI increased (p<0.05).Conclusion: This study demonstrated the negative effects of heat stress on the performance and physiological responses of Hanwoo steers during the early-fattening period. In addition, it is judged that the THI chart for Hanwoo steers of National Institute of Animal Science (2022) was properly calculated.
Usable privacy: from grounded models to new guidelines and heuristics
Authors: Salgado André de Lima , Fortes Renata Pontin de Mattos
Published: October 2023

The development of usable interfaces for privacy policies is essential to increase users’ trust in technology and comply with legal requirements. This thesis aimed to design interfaces that allow laypeople to protect their online privacy. A comprehensive analysis was conducted, comprising a literature review, a thematic and cluster analysis, and an empirical evaluation. Six usable privacy heuristics (push) were derived, which effectively detect severe problems in privacy policy interfaces for laypeople. Moreover, initial usable privacy guidelines (pug) were formulated, and a novel process for developing usability criteria was proposed. Future research directions were suggested, such as applying these heuristics and guidelines to domains like human-robot interaction and human-artificial intelligence interaction.
TF-MVSA: Multimodal Video Sentiment Analysis Tool using Transfer Learning
Authors: Tomita Victor Akihito Kamada , Marcacini Ricardo Marcondes
Published: October 2023

Existing methods for sentiment analysis in videos rely on extensive training on large labeled datasets, making them expensive and impractical for real-world applications. This challenge becomes even more complex when dealing with labeled data in different modalities. To address these limitations, we proposed a transfer learning method and a computational tool that leverage pre-trained models for each modality and employ modality consensus to automatically annotate video segments. Our tool implements neural networks with attention mechanisms to learn the significance of each modality during the learning process. The experimental results demonstrate that our tool surpasses unimodal methods and remains competitive with multimodal approaches, even when labeled data for analyzing new videos are unavailable. Moreover, the tool is publicly available, thereby serving as a competitive baseline for similar multimodal sentiment analysis methods.
Hemo4Play: Aplicativo Gamificado para Doação de Sangue
Authors: Feitosa Carlos Eduardo Almeida , Nunes Maria Simone Mendes , da Silva Marcelo Martins
Published: October 2023

Blood donation is a noble act of citizenship, and its emphasis deserves wide dissemination to reach various groups in society. With technological advances, tools have emerged to support and expand initiatives striving to promote blood donation. In this context, we present Hemo4Play, an application aiming to encourage this practice through gamification. The application uses features, such as rewards and character customization, to encourage users to make regular donations, attend nearby Blood Centers and invite friends to participate. Through the evaluation with users, we receive feedback related to the usability, design and improvements.
Text-to-Image Generation Tools: A Survey and NSFW Content Analysis
Authors: Figueiredo Erick L. , Fernandes Daniel L. , Reis Julio C. S.
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the main tools for generating images through Artificial Intelligence (AI) known as “Text-to-Image”. Free tools available on the Web were collected and evaluated for their ability to generate inappropriate content (i.e., NSFW). The work emphasizes the importance of a solid ethical foundation in implementing these tools, considering the risks of disseminating inappropriate information. The results provide a compilation of the identified tools, along with an analysis of the content generated by them.
Caracterização de Grupos Políticos no Telegram Durante a Eleição Presidencial de 2022
Authors: Pinto Johnny Sarafim , Silva Thiago H.
Published: October 2023

Este estudo analisa o comportamento dos usuários do Telegram durante as eleições presidenciais de 2022 em grupos políticos, visando compreender as interações e trocas de informações entre eleitores com diferentes posições políticas. Para preencher as lacunas de conhecimento nesse campo específico de pesquisa, uma análise abrangente dos dados foi realizada, identificando padrões de comportamento adotados pelos usuários. O estudo contribui para o entendimento do papel das redes sociais, especificamente o Telegram, nas dinâmicas eleitorais contemporâneas. Além disso, o dataset construído também é outra contribuição do estudo e ele será disponibilizado para a comunidade científica.
Meninas Programadoras: Promovendo o Engajamento Feminino em Computação via Cursos Curtos Online de Programação
Authors: Pimentel Maria da Graça C. , Eusebio Juliana M. L. , Goularte Rudinei , Leite Uthant V. , Picoli Helen
Published: October 2023

Compartilhamos nossos esforços para incentivar a participação feminina na área de computação, buscando promover igualdade de gênero e inclusão ao oferecer oportunidades para meninas do Ensino Médio e concluintes desenvolverem habilidades de programação. No projeto Meninas Programadoras implementamos um curso de introdução à programação curto, online e síncrono. O curso combina sessões ao vivo e tarefas individuais via tecnologias web e multimídia, permitindo que alunas acessem recursos relevantes, colaborem com colegas e desenvolvam habilidades por meio de experiência prática. Diante dos resultados positivos, expandimos como os cursos Meninas Programadoras I e Meninas Programadoras II. Em vinte turmas do Meninas Programadoras I, compareceram à primeira aula 1.543 alunas, e ao final, 849 concluíram o curso, com 725 obtendo aprovação. Na primeira turma do Meninas Programadoras II, 152 alunas compareceram à primeira aula, 89 concluíram o curso, e 72 alunas obtiveram aprovação. O Meninas Programadoras recebeu, no Congresso da SBC de 2023, o prêmio Projeto mais engajado na comunidade, com o maior número de escolas atendidas no ano de 2022/2023 no escopo do Programa Meninas Digitais.
TV 3.0: Interação Multiusuário para TV Digital Aberta com NCL 4.0
Authors: Barreto Fabio , Abreu Raphael , Muchaluat-Saade Débora C.
Published: October 2023

Interação multiusuário em TV digital é a capacidade de permitir que vários espectadores, em um ambiente de televisão digital, participem simultaneamente de uma experiência interativa. Isso vai além do modelo tradicional de transmissão unidirecional, onde os espectadores são meros observadores passivos. Com a interação multiusuário, os espectadores podem interagir entre si e com o conteúdo exibido, criando uma experiência mais personalizada e participativa. Este artigo explora as funcionalidades da linguagem NCL 4.0, que viabiliza a interação multiusuário em aplicações de TV digital. Para ilustrar a eficácia dessa abordagem, é apresentado um caso de uso prático que demonstra a capacidade da linguagem em oferecer uma experiência interativa para múltiplos usuários. NCL 4.0 foi selecionada como tecnologia a ser adotada na TV 3.0 para a futura geração de TV digital no Brasil.
Acessibilidade na TV 3.0 Brasileira a partir de mídias de legenda, glosa e áudio descrição
Authors: Costa Richelieu R. A. , Omaia Derzu , Araújo Tiago  M. U. , Pereira Jóison O. , Coutinho Anderson S. , Cruz Miguel P. S. , Pontes Victoria M. , Barbosa Matheus M. , Silva Abner S. , L. S. Filho Guido
Published: October 2023

The TV 3.0 project is under development, managed by the Forum of the Brazilian Digital Terrestrial TV System (SBTVD), with the participation of researchers from academia and industry. There was a Call for Proposals for this development, resulting in 36 responses from 21 organizations worldwide. The proposals were evaluated and examined, and the SBTVD Forum forwarded its recommendations on selecting candidate technologies to the Brazilian Ministry of Communications. Currently, researchers are working on elaborating specifications for video encoding, audio encoding, and subtitles. This work analyzed the accessibility requirements for subtitles, glosses, and audio description media. Solutions were presented for their implementation by proposing an extension to the CCWS server API and a system architecture, which was implemented as a proof of concept.
Analogie bei Thomas von Aquin
Authors: Spune Valentina
Published: October 2023

The concept of analogy, which today again comes into focus of contemporary debates, had been extensively and in manifold ways discussed in the Latin scholasticism. In this study, Aquinas’ use of this concept – against the background and in context of these discussions – is reconstructed in epistemological, ontological and logical-semantic terms. The explanation of the connection modes of this use in all three areas is at the heart of the present analytical study. The author explains step by step this connection using the key terms like similitudo, assimilatio, proportionalitatis, participatio and unitas.
Die urheberrechtliche Beurteilung des Text und Data Mining in Europa und den USA aus rechtsvergleichender Sicht
Authors: Gotthardt Lukas
Published: October 2023

„The Right to Read is the Right to Mine“ is the demand of various research institutions from Europe and the US. Computational analysis of content using Text and Data Mining (TDM) should be legal, even if the content is protected under copyright law. How does copyright law resolve the conflict between the interests of rights holders to protect their content and the interests of scientists and industry in free research and development? While the European legislator has created specific protection barriers for affected intellectual property rights, the legal assessment of TDM in the US is based on the Fair Use Analysis. This monography compares the two regulatory regimes and evaluates them from a legal policy perspective.
Opportunities and Challenges of Harnessing Biomass Wastes for Decentralized Heat and Energy Generation and Climate Mitigation via Fluidized-bed Gasification Pathway
Authors: Mekonnen Mossissa Henok , M. Afessa Million , T. Nega Derese , Ahsan Amjed Muhammad , Venkata Ramayya A.
Published: October 2023

Biomass wastes offer immense potential as a renewable energy source, holding the promise to replace fossil fuels for heat and energy generation, in particular for decentralized power production. Furthermore, the utilization of biomass promotes circular economy by enabling the conversion of local resources into useful products and energy. However, the conversion of biomass into end-use products and heat/energy is a complex process with multiple pathways, such as fluidized bed gasification, a well-established and efficient method for converting coal and biomass into heat. Despite its merits, this process is currently limited to industrial applications and encounters certain limitations and obstacles. Notably, the low energy density of biomass wastes and downstream pipe contamination from tar and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) growth poses significant technological challenges. Nonetheless, a roadmap has been developed to guide the widespread adoption of fluidized bed gasification of biomass for decentralized power generation and climate mitigation. This book chapter delves into the opportunities and challenges of fluidized bed gasification as a viable option for decentralized power generation and climate mitigation through biomass waste conversion. The significance of well-crafted policies supporting renewable energy sources and optimizing fluidized bed gasifiers to achieve desirable end products are also emphasized.
Cheese’s Bioactive Peptide Content and Fatty Acids Profile
Authors: Dammak Ilyes , A. Conte-Junior Carlos
Published: October 2023

This chapter provides an in-depth review of the latest research developments in cheese’s bioactive peptides and fatty acid profiles, emphasizing their potential health benefits, particularly in managing obesity and hyperlipidemia. It delves into the generation of bioactive peptides during cheese fermentation and maturation, their potential health-promoting effects, and the factors influencing their content. The chapter also offers a comprehensive analysis of the fatty acid profile in cheese, discussing the impact of various cheese-making processes on this profile and the subsequent implications for human health. Furthermore, it explores innovative strategies for enhancing the bioactive peptide content and optimizing the fatty acid profile in cheese. These strategies include using bioactive edible films, which have shown promise in improving the microbial quality of cheese and reducing lipid oxidation, thereby extending its shelf life. The chapter also investigates the encapsulation of bioactive compounds, a technique that has been used to enhance the stability and functionality of these compounds. Through this comprehensive review, the chapter offers valuable insights into the potential of cheese as a source of health-promoting bioactive peptides and fatty acids and the various strategies for optimizing their content and functionality.
Examining the Intra-rater Reliability of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)-Induced Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs) Within and Between Sessions: A Step Towards Ensuring Accuracy of Observed MEP Changes in Repeated Measures Studies conducted by Newly Trained TMS Operators
Authors: Salihu Abubakar Tijjani , Hill Keith D , Zoghi Maryam , Jaberzadeh Shapour
Published: October 2023

Background: An essential factor in the validity of motor evoked potential (MEP)s recorded by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over multiple times is their test-retest reliability which to a large extent depends on the accuracy and competence of the assessor (intra-rater reliability). However, intra-rater reliability is infrequently reported in TMS studies suggesting that this is rarely done. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the intra-rater within and between-session reliability of a newly trained TMS assessor prior to a main TMS study and report on the methodology used to encourage similar practice. Methods: Fourteen (10 males, 4 females; mean age: 32 ± 5.8 years) participants took part in the study. Motor evoked potentials were elicited from a relaxed, right first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscle three times (T1, T2 and T3) across two testing sessions at least 48 hours apart. During the first session, MEPs were recorded twice (T1 and T2) within an interval of 20 minutes to determine the within (intra) session reliability of the assessor. During the second session, a single measurement was carried out (T3) which was compared to T1 to determine the inter-session reliability. Results: Repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) did not reveal significant difference in the amplitude of the MEPs obtained across the three time periods (P = 0.196) demonstrating agreement in the MEPs and hence the reliability of the assessor. Additionally, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between T1 and T2; and T1 and T3 were 0.952 (P < 0.001) and 0.833 (P = 0.001) respectively further indicating the within and between sessions reliability of the assessor. Conclusions: The agreement between the three measured MEPs amplitude and the significant ICC demonstrates the reliability of the assessor in this study to use TMS for research. We suggest that the intra-rater reliability of new TMS operators should be established using the methodology in this report prior to main TMS studies.