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O perfil acadêmico e a visão discente sobre o curso de Ciências Biológicas de uma universidade federal: uma abordagem quantitativa
Authors: Fernandes Moura Renan
Published: October 2021

Neste estudo, avaliei o perfil e as perspectivas dos alunosdo curso de Ciências Biológicas da Universidade FederalRural do Rio de Janeiro. Quase 90% dos alunos estimarama conclusão do curso para além do oitavo período e aquelesenvolvidos em estágios estimaram maiores períodos parasua conclusão. Todavia, apenas 49% dos alunos entreo segundo e quinto período frequentaram estágios. Osalunos criticaram a qualidade e a organização da gradecurricular, deficiências estruturais e falta de diálogo com osprofessores. As questões do curso podem estar prejudicandoo desenvolvimento dos alunos quanto ao aproveitamento dasdisciplinas e elevando seu tempo de conclusão. Espero queos resultados apresentados fomentem o debate sobre o papele qualidade das universidades públicas brasileiras.Palavras-chave: Avaliação de Curso. Licenciatura emBiologia. Percepção dos Estudantes. Perfil Acadêmico.Política de Acesso.
Falar sobre livros A metaliteratura em uma sala de primeiro ano
Authors: Mariano Daniela Silvério Ceron
Published: October 2021

Ao darmos voz e escuta a pequenos leitores constatamos que crianças entre 6 e 7 anos são capazes de elaborar um pensamento crítico a respeito da literatura. Enriquecer as rodas de conversa sobre livros, falando sobre a vivência literária e sobre o objeto lido, amplia o repertório individual e coletivo, deixando de lado o “gostei porque é legal”, comumente ouvido pelos professores. Sair do lugar comum, criando oportunidades de diálogo e, na mediação, fazer uso da metaliteratura torna o aprendizado dos alunos mais interessante, culturalmente mais rico e desenvolve um certo campo comum sobre as leituras. Essas e outras questões experienciadas em uma sala de aula de primeiro ano serão abordadas neste artigo.
Teachers’ Experiences of Educating EAL Students in Mainstream Primary and Secondary Classrooms
Authors: Premier Jessica ,   Monash University
Published: October 2021

Many schools in Victoria, Australia, are multicultural, with students coming from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Content area teachers often educate EAL students in their classrooms, even though they may not have specialised EAL teaching qualifications. This paper presents the experiences of primary and secondary teachers working in multicultural schools in Victoria. It explores the way in which teachers meet the needs of EAL students in their classrooms, and the support that is available to assist them to do so. This paper reports that teaching practice, school leadership, professional learning, and identity, influence the way in which teachers educate EAL students. However, this paper reveals that teachers require more support to assist them with educating EAL students. The most beneficial forms of support are professional learning, collaboration between staff, and understanding different cultures. This paper also argues that experienced teachers require relevant ongoing professional learning throughout their careers.
Triad Role in Shaping Tanzanian Pre-service Teachers' Experience of Teaching Practice
Authors:   Edith Cowan University, Mpate Hawa Mohamed , Campbell-Evans Glenda , Gray Jan ,   Edith Cowan University
Published: October 2021

This study explores the role of the triad relationship in shaping pre-service teachers’ experience during teaching practice. The study is descriptive in nature employing a qualitative approach and data from a sample of five pre-service teachers, five college supervisors, five mentor teachers and three Heads of school. The data were analysed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that limited triad relationship, limited social and instructional support from mentor teachers and supervisors’ limited assessment and feedback provision, negatively impacted pre-service teachers’ learning during teaching practice. To achieve a functioning triad the paper suggests that it is important to equally engage supervisors, mentor teachers and Heads of school in formulating appropriate support practices for pre-service teachers. Such practice may include implementing a feedback process where all members of the triad come together.
The Exclusive White World of Preservice Teachers’ Book Selection for the Classroom: Influences and Implications for Practice
Authors:   Edith Cowan University, Adam Helen , Hays Anne-Maree ,   Edith Cowan University, Urquhart Yvonne ,   Edith Cowan University
Published: October 2021

This paper reports on a study of the children’s book preferences of 82 Preservice teachers (PSTs) at one Western Australian University. The study found PSTs preferred older books published during their own childhood or earlier. Further, representation of people of colour was limited to only 8 of 177 titles listed by PSTs. Key influences on their preferences were their personal favourite books and those used by mentor teachers during practicum experience. The outcomes of this study have implications for curriculum development and implementation of Initial Teacher Education courses, and in turn, for equitable outcomes of the future students of PSTs.
Supporting Pre-Service Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Professional Noticing of Student Thinking Professional Noticing of Student Thinking
Authors:   The University of Nore Dame Australia, Hine Gregory , Lesseig Kristin ,   Washington State University
Published: October 2021

A growing body of evidence suggests developing the attention of preservice, secondary mathematics (PSMTs) teachers towards professional noticing of student thinking should feature in teacher education programs. There were two aims for this qualitative study: first, to explore the extent to which an Interview Module (IM) supported the development of PSMTs’ ability to notice and make pedagogical decisions based on student thinking evidenced in video- and paper-based work samples. A secondary aim was to establish the viability of the IM in an Australian context. Overall, PSMTs regarded their involvement in the IM as beneficial to their development as teachers. Specifically, participants outlined that the IM helped to shift their beliefs about teaching and learning, and helped promote productive teacher dispositions. Furthermore, these shifts were enabled through opportunities to engage with authentic student work, and the access they were given to new forms of responding.
A bevásárló központok sikerességének meghatározó tényezői : az optimális bérlői és profilmix szerepe és jelentősége
Authors: Reikli Melinda
Published: October 2021

Az eddigiekben meglehetősen kevés kutatás foglalkozott a bevásárlóközpontok optimális boltszerkezetével még a menedzserek szemszögéből is, és az empirikus kutatások szinte teljes hiányával számolhatunk. Így nem meglepő az sem, hogy bár számos kutatást végeztek a fogyasztók vásárlási helyszínének kiválasztásával kapcsolatban, amelyek közül nagyon sokban szerepel a választék mint befolyásoló tényező, de külön figyelmet nem szenteltek a választék szélességére, illetve mélységére. Jelen tanulmány éppen ezt az űrt próbálja kitölteni.
Gastric Cancer Risk of Intestinal Metaplasia Subtypes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies
Authors: Du Sijing , Yang Yang , Fang Shuangshuang , Guo Song , Xu Chuchu , Zhang Ping , Wei Wei
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCTION:

Intestinal metaplasia (IM) is an independent risk factor for gastric cancer (GC). However, the subtypes of IM as a risk factor for GC remain controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between IM subtypes and GC risk.

METHODS:

Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for published cohort studies of patients with complete IM (type I) or incomplete IM (type II or type III) from inception to May 15, 2021. We extracted relevant data and calculated pooled risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) comparing the GC risk with IM subtypes.

RESULTS:

Twelve cohort studies comprising 6,498 individuals were included in the study. Compared with complete IM, the pooled relative risk of GC risk of patients with incomplete IM was 5.16 (95% CI, 3.28–8.12), and the GC risk of type III IM was the highest, with a pooled relative risk of 2.88 (95% CI, 1.37–6.04) compared with that of type II. Compared with complete IM, the pooled relative risk of dysplasia risk in patients with incomplete IM was 3.72 (95% CI, 1.42–9.72), and the dysplasia risk of type III IM was 11.73 (95% CI, 2.08–66.08) compared with that of type I.

DISCUSSION:

Patients with incomplete IM, especially type III, were at a higher risk of GC and dysplasia than those with complete IM. The current evidence indicates a potential correlation between IM subtypes and GC risk, which may support the use of IM subtypes in GC surveillance.
USAGE OF ANESTHESIA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN 2020 – A SHORT SURVEY
Authors: Bruthans Jan , Bláha Jan
Published: October 2021

The theoretical aspects and benefits of Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) are well described in literature already. However, certain existing systems are much less researched with most studies concentrating on the USA. In our study, we sent a link to a Google questionnaire to 403 European hospitals and to 382 European authors who have published in the last five years in a renowned anesthesiologic journal. We have not researched AIMS usage in the Czech Republic, as we have covered this topic in our previous study. We asked responders for information on their AIMS (name, vendor, length of use) or to explain why they do not use one. We received 14 responses from the hospitals and 38 responses directly from the authors. With the return rate of 8 per cent we evaluated our study in qualitative terms. Among the 23 respondents that use AIMS there are 12 different systems including two self-developed systems. A number of these systems have not previously been mentioned in the literature. Most use their systems longer than five years but only three respondents are implementing AIMS at the moment. Both these findings show slower progress in this field than in the USA. Typical reasons given from non-users were financial constraints and inability to recognize benefits of AIMS. Incompatibilities with other medical software and medical devices in use were also mentioned. The heterogeneity of AIMS used and perceived barriers corroborate our previous study from the Czech Republic.
Film Review - How Viktor "The Garlic" Took Aleksei "The Stud" to the Nursing Home (2017)
Authors: Radenovic Sandra
Published: October 2021

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Investigating student satisfaction in remote online learning settings during covid-19 in indonesia
Authors:   Institut Sains dan Teknologi Terpadu Surabaya, Ngo Jenny , Budiyono Yus ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Ngadiman Agustinus ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Published: October 2021

This study was to examine student satisfaction in remote online learning environments during COVID-19 in Indonesia. The participants were 65 undergraduate Informatics students from a private university in Surabaya, Indonesia. Data from Strachota’s Student Satisfaction survey responses were examined using quantitative analyses. According to the findings, there was a strong and statistically significant relationship between student satisfaction and interaction. According to predictive models, every type of interaction could predict student satisfaction, with student interaction with content being the most powerful predictor. Furthermore, the findings revealed that self-ability in digital learning, good internet accessibility and connectivity, the presence and feedback of the teacher, website content, and the ability to learn from peer feedback and group discussions all played important roles in influencing student satisfaction. Students reported that they were generally more satisfied with their improved spoken communication skills, which helped them achieve their learning objectives. The findings suggest that integrating synchronous and asynchronous learning effectively promotes student learning and improves student satisfaction in Indonesia’s remote online learning environment.
Book Review: British Scholars of Comparative Education: Examining the Work and Influence of Notable 19th and 20th Century Comparativists.
Authors:   University of Edinburgh, King Kenneth
Published: October 2021

British Scholars of Comparative Education: Examining the Work and Influence of Notable 19th and 20th Century Comparativists. By David Phillips (Ed.) (2020), 178 pages. ISBN: 9780367250270. Abingdon & New York: Routledge.
I do it Better: How Social and Emotional Learning Environment Enhances Assessment for Learning Strategies in Science Classrooms
Authors:   University of Malaya, Sathasivam Renuka V. , Abdul Rahim Suzieleez Syrene ,   University of Malaya
Published: October 2021

This paper describes part of a more extensive national study on Malaysian teachers’ classroom assessment practices. The main study used a priori coding framework containing four-level performance ratings (i.e., Distinguish, Proficient, Basic, and Unsatisfactory). The findings revealed that a large majority of teachers’ practices were at an unsatisfactory level. Among the 30 science teachers, only two teachers were categorised at the Basic level; the rest were at the unsatisfactory level. The present study used a qualitative approach to compare two teachers at basic and unsatisfactory levels and investigated if teachers’ social and emotional competencies (SEC) affect the implementation of three Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies. Three video recordings for each teacher were the main source of data. The findings revealed that the teacher with SEC increased student engagement. The research findings have implications on educational assessment policy and, particularly, teacher education programmes to incorporate elements of SEC to improve teachers’ AfL skills.
The Long Haitian Revolution
Authors: Labossiere Pierre , Prescod Margaret , Valle Camila
Published: October 2021

The current situation in Haiti has roots in the historical struggle of the Haitian people, and is part of the endless retribution from imperial powers for its revolution.
COVID, Disablement, and the "Return to Normal"
Authors: Rosenthal Keith , Parra Ari
Published: October 2021

For many disabled people, the "abnormal" state of things over the last year and a half is not such an estranged discontinuity from the previous state of things. Certainly, just like everyone, pandemic life for disabled people has been exceedingly difficult, painful, oppressive, and deadly. But the "normal" of pre-pandemic life was also exceedingly difficult, painful, oppressive, and deadly.
The legacy
Authors: Piercy Marge
Published: October 2021

A new poem by Marge Piercy.
Herd impunity?
Authors: Turner Raymond Nat
Published: October 2021

A new poem by Black Agenda Report poet-in-residence Raymond Nat Turner.
„Změna hrou“: výzva k podávání příspěvků do zvláštního čísla
Authors: Dlouhá Jana
Published: October 2021

Konference související s výzvou
Tuto výzvu otevíráme v souvislosti s 11. Světovým kongresem o environmentální výchově (s podtitulem Stavíme mosty v době klimatické nouze), který se bude konat ve dnech 14.–18. března 2022 v Praze – viz webové stránky konference.
Obsah příspěvků
V tomto zvláštním čísle chceme shromáždit doklady o úloze hry a spontánních aktivit při rozvíjení environmentální vnímavosti, podpoře empatie, a pěstování schopností potřebných při plánování a jednání ve prospěch přírody a v zájmu všech členů společnosti. Vítáme příspěvky ukazující, jak v dětech povzbuzovat pozitivní myšlení, učit je chápat různorodost, znovu s nimi objevovat obr azy a narativy, stimulovat vize budoucnosti, pěstovat radost a touhu provázející úsilí o změnu k udržitelnému životu. Budeme společně hledat pedagogická východiska a postupy, které pomohou motivovat mladé lidi k tomu, aby si stanovili vlastní cíle a následně se jimi řídili v osobním životě i v rámci profesního působení. Tyto otázky mohou být nahlíženy z několika hledisek: psychologického nebo filozofického (zde vítáme úvahy o tom, jakou úlohu v mentálním a tělesném rozvoji dítěte má možnost volně projevovat myšlenky a emoce v přírodě, a proč je to relevantní a potřebné) a pedagogického (které představí nástroje a metody pro dosažení těchto vzdělávacích cílů, či vhodné prostředí a zapojené aktéry). Texty mohou být založeny na analytickém, hodnotícím přístupu a/nebo reflexi zkušeností z praxe. Souhrnně: kreativní přístup pokládáme za jedno z témat tohoto zvláštního čísla, s ohledem na jeho důležitost při otevírání nových pohledů a podpoře mezioborových interakcí (nejen) ve vzdělávání; může být ale i metodou zpracování – vítáme zde kreativní a inovativní formáty rukopisů a dalších online příspěvků v různých žánrech (videa, ukázky aktivit, online výstavy…).
Jak podat příspěvek:
Jde o výzvu otevřenou pro všechny relevantní příspěvky, včetně těch, které nebudou prezentovány na konferenci WEEC 2022. Autoři mohou svůj návrh podat v období od května 2021 do dubna 2022 prostřednictvím online systému pro on-line odeslání příspěvku do časopisu, nebo e-mailem na adresu Jana Dlouhá, jana.dlouha@czp.cuni.cz. Všechny rukopisy budou zaslány do recenzního řízení a zveřejněny, jakmile bude proces revizí dokončen; pak budou přiděleny do zvláštního čísla. Rukopisy podané po termínu nebo po skončení konference budou připraveny k publikaci v následujícím čísle.
Direct kinematics of a manipulator with three mobilities
Authors: Petrescu Florian Ion Tiberiu , Petrescu Relly Victoria V.
Published: October 2021

In the industrial halls it is often necessary to handle large objects, with a large and large table, which have to be transported not over long distances but moved from one place to another, raised, then lowered to various levels, left or right. Such repeated manipulations of heavy and dangerous objects can be done only with the help of a manipulator, which can be a crane, a specially designed trolley, a complicated robot or a simple manipulator as is the case for the one presented in the paper. The paper briefly presents the kinematic study of a manipulator with three mobilities, which can be used both in industrial halls and in garages, depending on its suitably chosen constructive size, which at smaller dimensions can be handled very easily. This manipulator can carry large loads, thus easing the work of the human being and preventing it from major dangers that can occur during the transport of large pieces and a large mass.
Understanding the consumer empowerment in health service
Authors: Simanjuntak Megawati , Tesiana Riesti Yuja
Published: October 2021

Health services are one of the most necessary services of the community, and these fields need to be addressed to provide the best health services for the community. This research aimed to analyze the influence of social, demographic, and economic characteristics toward empowered consumers on health services. This research used a cross-sectional design through a survey of 100 people and direct interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The result showed that 46-67 years old male respondents, who were highly educated (>12 years), and have a job with >360 815 IDR incomes per month were the most empowered group of respondents than others. Regression analyses revealed that a high length of education and high income would increase the value of the consumers’ empowerment index.
QC-story as cost management support tool application and evaluation in a clothing industry
Authors: Sanjuliano Alan Tiago , Cotrim Syntia Lemos , Leal Gislaine Camila Lapasini , Barbosa Danilo Hisano
Published: October 2021

A good cost management is a business need, where the process failures are identified and corrected, seeking continuous improvement, since competitiveness and lower prices are the market demanding. Such good management reflects on process economies, whether economic or energy efforts, and results in benefits for the company and final consumer, who receives a less costly product. In order to achieve this process of continuous improvement in costing process, the QC-story method was used to identify and analyze problems in cost calculation. For analysis of the problems some Quality Tools were used, making possible to identify the causes of the problems with cost management. At the end of the analysis, an action plan was proposed using the 5W2H tool to achieve the desired improvements. The application of the QC-story method was justified by the fact that divergences in cost management are common in all collections, directly impacting the company's income generation.
Work interference with family and turnover intentions in Pakistani banks: the role of psychological breach
Authors: Syed Sumaiya , Memon Salman Bashir , Samad Abdul
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between work-family interference (WIF), organizational and occupational turnover intentions. Further, it was investigated if the relationships are mediated by ‘psychological contract breach’ (PCB) concerning ‘work-family balance obligations’. A study was completed by gathering data using a self-administered survey from employees working in the Pakistani Banking industry (n=359). The results indicate that WIF is positively linked to organizational and occupational turnover intentions. Results of mediation analyses showed a significant indirect effect of WIF, via PCB, on occupational turnover intentions but not on organizational turnover intentions. This study provides insight into the mechanisms through which WIF affects employee turnover intentions. Moreover, this study adds to psychological contract theory by revealing insight into the particular sub of work-family content of work-family balance obligations.
What Indian working class is saying about the COVID-19 pandemic: concerns and reactions
Authors: Priya Samant Shant , Dixit Sushil Kumar , Kabiraj Sajal , Priya Meenu Shant , Singh Ashirwad Kumar
Published: October 2021

This is an exploratory research highlighting the concerns and reactions of Indian working-class people towards the COVID-19. It was observed that most of the Indian working-class people were seriously concerned about the pandemic and responded well to the measures suggested by the Governments and other agencies in a big way. Most of the respondents believed the pandemic will be effectively controlled across the globe within one year. Word cloud and other data visualization techniques were used to analyze the reactions of the Indian working class towards the Central and State government’s initiatives to contain COVID-19. In the word cloud of the top 150 popular words for both central and state governments Lockdown, People and Government have taken the central stage. The word streaming analysis suggests the intense relationship among the most frequent words in the dataset. For the central government, it was social distancing and for state government, it was social distancing and relationship between central and state governments. The sentiment analysis for both central and state government was neutral, mostly. The researchers are of the view that the research will provide a deeper insight into human perception and behavior towards the measures initiated by the Central and State Governments in any similar difficult situations. Further the concerns identified may be taken into consideration by the Government while designing the policy measures and other interventions by the Government.
Impact of corporate governance on bank profitability - post reforms by RBI and SEBI
Authors: Rai Riya Anil
Published: October 2021

In India, the increasing awareness with respect to CG, particularly in the commercial banking industry can be attached to a variety of factors such as liberalization, scams, corporate failures in banks, accounting and other irregularities that have led to an era of rising public distrust of the governance process in the banking landscape. Because of economic problems arising out of banking mis-management and failures, studies on bank profitability have become imperative for recognizing problems and mitigating economic risks. Over the last few years, Indian banks' toxic loan pile has increased considerably in addition to frequent instances of governance lapses being identified by the regulator. Indian banks' failure to adhere to acceptable business practices has unraveled a chain of events that have caused distress to the public causing the regulator to overhaul its outlook towards CG in banks and decision to infuse capital in the banking sector to revive it. The study attempts to assess the relation between governance and other factors' impact on the bank profitability with empirical evidence from Axis, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, SBI and Yes Bank. The study outlines links between the Bank's Size, Board Independence, Independence of Audit Committee, Audit Committee Strength, Duality of Role, NPA Divergence and profit by using Return on Equity, Return on Assets and Net Interest Margin as proxies for measuring profitability. The findings indicate that Audit Committee Independence, Audit Committee Strength had a statistically significant impact on bank profits, while Bank Size had a negative affiliation to profits as per all three indicators of profits.
Challenges of education in Low Income Countries (LICs)
Authors: Mitic Branislav , Faganel Armand , Mitić Maša
Published: October 2021

As globalization is increasingly affecting both Low Income Countries (LICs) and high income countries (HICs), the formation of mixed markets emphasizes the importance of private education. Functionalists, for example, highlight privately owned institutions as higher quality ones, as the competitive market forces them to innovate and follow the rapid technological improvements, to respond to customers’ demand. Higher education is becoming a necessity in LICs, as well. This is because it is much easier nowadays to “import” the workforce from another country. On the other hand, factories of transnational corporations are getting established in LICs. In this case, higher knowledge is not required, as the emphasis is placed on repetitive tasks and division of labor. The aim of this work is to provide a relevant analysis of scientific approach of various stand points in regards to different functions and applicability of knowledge, while considering the external factors, such as economic status of the country, to define the key challenges. Still, as the country progresses economically, the sector of production is likely to shift from primary (fishing, farming, agriculture) to the third one (services). As a result, LICs who aim to progress in an economical sense, must place greater emphasis on higher education, and align the educational process with the economic demand.
The Spiritual Globe
Authors: Martin John Jeffries
Published: October 2021

The Renaissance recovery of Ptolemy’s Geography may have laid the foundations for a scientific cartography, but the new interest in maps, which provided an increasingly sophisticated orientation to the unknown, also opened up a new prophetic space. And the growing knowledge of the globe would engage the religious imagination of many, as salvation moved to a planetary scale and fostered a long-standing desire to bring the entire world and all its peoples under one faith. As a result, spiritual desires themselves contributed to the expansion of cartography. This article traces this emerging apocalyptic cartography not only in Christian but also in Jewish and Islamic contexts. For each tradition, the ultimate goal, deeply felt in the early modern period, was the realization of a Beautiful Ending: the Second Coming of Jesus for the Christians, the arrival of the Messiah for the Jews, and the return of the Mahdi for the Muslims. But, while each tradition drew on similar apocalyptic visions of the End, their dreams of unity were ultimately exclusive. The ideal of the spiritual globe not only united, it also divided the world.
A területi tőke szerepe a vidékfejlesztésben
Authors: Kniesz Adrienn
Published: October 2021

In the rural development trends related to Hungary, the approach of territorial capital can be an effective tool for creating synergies not only for the development of villages, but also for thinking in the region. The presentation of the international and Hungarian literature related to the theory and practical application of territorial capital contributes to the examination of Hungarian relations. In this study, my aim is to present how the concept of territorial capital can be applied and why it is needed in rural development. As a prelude to this, I will briefly show how the countryside is changing after the change of regime and why its development is important.
A magyarországi fiatalok munkaerőpiaci integrációja a covid-19 világjárvány idején
Authors: Csikai Adél
Published: October 2021

In this study, my goal is to present the results of an on-line research conducted in the autumn of 2020 in Hungary focusing on the labour market situation and opportunities and difficulties of integration of 17-29 aged young people. The aim of research is to improve the labour market situation of young people in the COVID-19 pandemic. The research question is what impact does the pandemic have on the integration of young people into the labour market. It is assumed that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on the target group. My work involves quantitative methodology as well as questionnaires filled out by young people on-line.
The Dynamics of Labour Informality in Brazil, 2003-2019
Authors: Manzano Marcelo , Krein José Dari , Abílio Ludmila C.
Published: October 2021

This article examines the evolution of labour informality in Brazil between 2003 and 2019, a period marked by strong political, economic and social inflections. In the first section, we offer a brief reflection on the terms of the historical debate on informality and its relation to the transformations of the Brazilian economy. In section two we describe the remarkable process of labour formalisation that took place in the country between 2003 and 2014, pointing out its exceptionality and principal determinants. In section three, we note the reversal of this formalisation trend. With the recession of 2015–2016, informal and precarious work increased sharply, exacerbated by newly flexible labour laws and the emergence of new precarious labour relations. We conclude that the Brazilian experience in this new century shows that the formalisation of labour relations is strongly related to more general conditions of economic development and the solidity of public institutions. Furthermore, and in contrast to the views held in mainstream economics, initiatives to simplify and ease the regulatory framework appear to coexist with increasing levels of precariousness and informal work.
KEYWORDS: labour informality; Brazilian labour market; public policy; labour regulation; gig economy
Military Body Composition Standards and Physical Performance: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions
Authors: Harty Patrick S. , Friedl Karl E. , Nindl Bradley C. , Harry John R. , Vellers Heather L. , Tinsley Grant M.
Published: October 2021

Harty, PS, Friedl, KE, Nindl, BC, Harry, JR, Vellers, HL, and Tinsley, GM. Military body composition standards and physical performance: historical perspectives and future directions. J Strength Cond Res 36(12): 3551–3561, 2022—US military physique and body composition standards have been formally used for more than 100 years. These metrics promote appropriate physical fitness, trim appearance, and long-term health habits in soldiers, although many specific aspects of these standards have evolved as evidence-based changes have emerged. Body composition variables have been shown to be related to many physical performance outcomes including aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, strength and power production, and specialized occupational tasks involving heavy lifting and load carriage. Although all these attributes are relevant, individuals seeking to improve military performance should consider emphasizing strength, hypertrophy, and power production as primary training goals, as these traits appear vital to success in the new Army Combat Fitness Test introduced in 2020. This fundamental change in physical training may require an adjustment in body composition standards and methods of measurement as physique changes in modern male and female soldiers. Current research in the field of digital anthropometry (i.e., 3-D body scanning) has the potential to dramatically improve performance prediction algorithms and potentially could be used to inform training interventions. Similarly, height-adjusted body composition metrics such as fat-free mass index might serve to identify normal weight personnel with inadequate muscle mass, allowing for effective targeted nutritional and training interventions. This review provides an overview of the origin and evolution of current US military body composition standards in relation to military physical readiness, summarizes current evidence relating body composition parameters to aspects of physical performance, and discusses issues relevant to the emerging modern male and female warrior.
Evaluation of Current ASTM Standards for ASR Prevention When Fine Lightweight Aggregates Are Used
Authors: Li Chang , Ideker Jason H. , Thomas Michael D. A.
Published: October 2021

Previous research has shown that using fine lightweight aggregate (FLWA) can be a promising strategy to mitigate alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in mortar and concrete. However, limited studies focused on assessing current ASTM standards for their applicability in evaluating the efficacy of ASR mitigation using FLWAs. In this study, three commercially used FLWAs (expanded shale, clay, and slate) were investigated in mortar and concrete mixtures with reactive aggregates of different levels of reactivity. ASTM test methods, including ASTM C289-07, Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates (Chemical Method) (Withdrawn 2016); ASTM C1260-14, Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates (Mortar-Bar Method) (Superseded); and ASTM C1293-18, Standard Test Method for Determination of Length Change of Concrete due to Alkali-Silica Reaction (Superseded), were completed. Fine normal-weight aggregates were replaced by the FLWA at 25 % and 50 % by volume in the concrete mixtures, and 25 %, 50 %, and 100 % in mortar mixtures. Results showed that ASTM C1260-14 and ASTM C1293-18 can be used to evaluate the mitigation efficacy when pre-wetted FLWAs were used. The ASTM C289-07 test is not a reliable test method to study the reactivity of the FLWAs, but the results can be used to indicate the alkali-consuming ability of the FLWAs. All three FLWAs were effective in reducing ASR-induced expansion in both ASTM C1260-14 and ASTM C1293-18. The investigated FLWAs were especially effective in the concrete when moderately reactive aggregates, as classified by ASTM C1778-14, Standard Guide for Reducing the Risk of Deleterious Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete (Superseded), were used. For concrete with a highly reactive aggregate or very highly reactive aggregate, other mitigation strategies may need to be combined with FLWAs to effectively mitigate ASR.
Novel Analysis of Ultrasonic Pulse Propagation Tests for Characterization of Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Tavassoti Pejoohan , Ameen Taher H. , Baaj Hassan , Cascante Giovanni
Published: October 2021

The need for better pavement material characterization has become the focus of several studies lately. Better characterization is necessary to promote mechanistic-based pavement analysis methods. The current availability of nondestructive testing methods offers significant benefits to improve the accuracy of conventional testing methods as well as the development of fast quality control tools. To this end, a new analysis of the ultrasonic pulse propagation tests (UPPT) in asphalt concrete mixes can provide a more complete evaluation of viscoelastic properties of these materials by providing results at a wider range of temperatures and loading frequencies. UPPTs can also be used as a complementary tool to improve conventional asphalt concrete characterization techniques. This study evaluates the use of UPPT for the characterization of asphalt concrete mixes using 2 main excitation frequencies of 54 and 150 kHz. Measurements are performed at 5 temperatures ranging from −11°C up to 54°C. The nondestructive nature of the UPPT allowed for the use of the same specimens for uniaxial dynamic modulus tests. These tests were performed using six different loading frequencies at each of the five selected temperatures. The results indicate that the accuracy of the modulus master curves can indeed be improved by combining the results from the UPPTs and the conventional dynamic modulus tests. The results also underline the importance of accounting for the temperature-dependent Poisson’s ratio of asphalt mixes when calculating the norm of complex modulus from P-wave ultrasonic measurements. Furthermore, to the traditional time-of-light analysis, the results show a strong correlation between the phase angle from conventional mechanical testing and the attenuation parameter from ultrasonic waves at different temperatures.
ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE ENERGIA DE UM SISTEMA FOTOVOLTAICO CONECTADO A UMA REDE DE BAIXA TENSÃO
Authors: Fortes Márcio Zamboti , Medina Vinicius Peixoto , Martinho João Carlos Gonçalves , Cosentino Guilherme Vieira
Published: October 2021

A energia fotovoltaica tornou-se uma ótima alternativa aos sistemas de geração de energia elétrica tradicionais, por ser uma fonte de energia limpa e renovável. Nos últimos anos, a geração fotovoltaica para uso residencial ganhou destaque, principalmente devido aos altos custos de energia elétrica. O Brasil é um dos países com o maior custo de energia elétrica do mundo, o que motiva o uso dessa alternativa energética. No entanto, os sistemas fotovoltaicos precisam ser avaliados quanto à qualidade da energia fornecida ao consumidor. A distorção harmônica é um dos principais problemas que pode afetar a qualidade da energia. O proposto artigo consistiu na análise da qualidade de energia de um sistema fotovoltaico de baixa tensão instalado no estacionamento da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). Foram realizados testes em laboratório com o objetivo de estimar a distorção harmônica total em termos de tensão e corrente e verificar se níveis recomendados foram atingidos. Os testes foram realizados com carga linear.
ENSAIOS TRIAXIAIS EM COMPOSTO ORIUNDO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS URBANOS
Authors: Costa Luiza Cantuária , Mahler Cláudio Fernando , Mendez Gabriel De Pinna
Published: October 2021

Apresentam-se neste trabalho resultados de ensaios triaxiais drenados realizados em um equipamento automático. Foram empregadas amostras de resíduos sólidos urbanos que passaram por uma triagem manual, sendo a seguir compostados ao ar livre. Os corpos de prova foram confeccionados com 2 e 3 polegadas de diâmetro, altura superior a duas vezes o diâmetro, com granulometrias x < 2mm, 2mm < x < 9mm e x > 9mm, compactados na massa específica seca e umidade ótimas. As tensões confinantes aplicadas foram de 100, 150, 200 e 300 kPa, para amostras que não sofreram peneiramento no laboratório e de 25, 50, 100 e 200 KPa, para as amostras peneiradas e separadas em diferentes tamanhos. Os resultados dos ensaios apresentaram valores de ângulos de atrito entre 36° e 45° e de intercepto de coesão entre 10 e 37 kPa, compatíveis com os valores de parâmetros de resistência ao cisalhamento de resíduos sólidos urbanos. O dispositivo empregado para evitar contaminação no equipamento por lixiviado produzido pela amostra oriunda de resíduos sólidos funcionou corretamente, não ocorrendo nenhum contato das partes relevantes do equipamento com o lixiviado produzido.
MY MAD FAT DIARY: uma análise psicanalítica da automutilação na adolescência
Authors: Nascimento Rafaelli Fargnoli , Nobre Thalita Lacerda
Published: October 2021

São cada vez mais frequentes relatos sobre a automutilação em escolas, clínicas de saúde e nas redes sociais, que impulsionam o aumento de informação sobre esta prática, promovendo questionamentos sobre os significados e a influência deste ato na vida das pessoas, principalmente quando nos referimos a adolescência, que é um período de grandes transformações, dentre elas, a construção de identidade. O ato de se automutilar significa machucar o próprio corpo de uma forma voluntária, sem a intenção do suicídio, tendo como intuito amenizar o sofrimento vivenciado. Tomando como base a frequência desta prática, surge uma necessidade de definir e pesquisar a respeito do contexto histórico, os aspectos psicodinâmicos e sociais envolvidos na automutilação de adolescentes. Para uma maior articulação sobre a temática, foi utilizada a série televisiva britânica My Mad Fat Diary (2013), enfocando precisamente a personagem Rachel como uma forma ilustrada de discussão de um possível caso clínico. Pode-se dizer que a automutilação no caso da personagem surge com o intuito de descarregar os impulsos destrutivos e libidinais da jovem, que sente alívio por meio da dor em seu corpo.
UMA ABORDAGEM DIDÁTICO-PEDAGÓGICA NA PREVENÇÃO DAS INFECÇÕES SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS: relato de experiência
Authors: Costa Marysther Françoso Teixeira , Hohl Rodrigo , Mourão Júnior Carlos Alberto
Published: October 2021

Muitos adolescentes, no que tange às ISTs, são incrédulos a respeito de sua própria vulnerabilidade. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo propor um desafio aos alunos para que, através de metodologia ativa, apresentassem propostas de atividades ao restante da turma, propostas estas que foram embasadas no contexto trabalhado em aulas e pesquisas sobre o tema feitas pelos alunos na intenção de que, como protagonistas na construção do conhecimento, alcançassem uma aprendizagem significativa. Ao longo desse processo, foi perceptível a ludicidade nas propostas, elaboradas com muita criatividade e autenticidade, o que reforça a ideia de que há de se considerar o indivíduo em todos os seus aspectos, na perspectiva de que o entretenimento, as emoções e as atitudes devem caminhar lado a lado com o conhecimento.
What Shapes Late HIV Diagnosis in Vietnam? A Qualitative Investigation of Multilevel Factors
Authors: Trang Nguyen Thu , Ngoc Luong Anh , Thuy Dao Thi Dieu , Nagot Nicolas , Laureillard Didier , Visier Laurent , Giang Le Minh
Published: October 2021

Late HIV treatment remains a global public health issue despite significant efforts. To better understand what shapes this issue, we interviewed 36 Vietnamese ART-naive patients who came to HIV treatment in 2017. Half of them had intake CD4 counts fewer than 100 cells/mm3, the others had intake CD4 counts of 350 cells/mm3 and above. Late diagnosis was the reason of late treatment in our sample. Most late presenters were not members of the key populations at increased risk of HIV (e.g., people who inject drugs, commercial sex workers, and men who have sex with men). Individual-level factors included low risk appraisal, habit of self-medication, and fear of stigma. Network and structural-level factors included challenges to access quality health care, normalization of HIV testing in key populations and inconsistent provider-initiated HIV testing practices. Structural interventions coupled with existing key population-targeted strategies would improve the issue of late HIV diagnosis.
Risk of First General Hospital Admissions for Self-Harm Among People With Personality Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Rush Kelsey , Fok Marcella , Moran Paul , Dorrington Sarah , Shetty Hitesh , Stewart Robert , Chang Chin-Kuo
Published: October 2021

For individuals with a personality disorder (PD), it is unknown whether additional psychiatric conditions increase their risk of self-harm. The authors therefore conducted a retrospective cohort study, using data from secondary mental health care, to identify self-harm admissions. Adults with diagnosed PD, followed up over a 6-year period, were involved (N = 7,475). Cox regression was used to model the risk of self-harm admissions, with comorbid depression, substance use disorders (SUD), severe mental illness (SMI), anorexia nervosa (AN), and bulimia nervosa (BN) as primary exposures; sociodemographics were considered as confounders. In multivariable analyses, comorbid SUD (adjusted HR = 1.66; 95% CI [1.45, 1.90]), depressive disorder (1.25; [1.09, 1.44]), AN (1.63; [1.10, 2.39]), and BN (1.65; [1.09, 2.51]) were positively associated with increased risks of hospitalization due to self-harm. However, a negative association was found for comorbid SMI. The findings highlight the importance of assessing and treating comorbid psychiatric disorders in PD.
Group Differences Between Counselor Education Doctoral Students’ Number of Fieldwork Experiences and Teaching Self-Efficacy
Authors: Suddeath Eric G. , Baltrinic Eric R. , Fye Heather J. , Zhbanova Ksenia , Dugger Suzanne , Therthani Sumedha
Published: October 2021

This study examined differences in 149 counselor education doctoral students’ self-efficacy toward teaching related to their number of experiences with fieldwork in teaching (FiT). Results showed counselor education doctoral students began FiT experiences with high levels of self-efficacy, which decreased after one to two FiT experiences, increased slightly after three to four FiT experiences, and increased significantly after five or more FiT experiences. We discuss implications for how counselor education doctoral programs can implement and supervise FiT experiences as part of their teaching preparation practices. Finally, we identify limitations of the study and offer future research suggestions for investigating FiT experiences in counselor education.
Urban induced land use land cover changes in upper Deme watershed, Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Dero Kambo , Shiferaw Wakshum , Zewde Biruk
Published: October 2021

The study was aimed to assess urban induced land use land cover changes in the upper Deme watershed. Three satellite images of 1986, 2002, and 2019 were analyzed by ArcGIS and processed by supervised classification. Land use land cover change in the watershed increased for settlement, bare land, and croplands in the period 1986-2019 by 56.6%, 53%, and 0.25%, respectively. However, the land use land cover change in the watershed decreased for a water body, forest, and grassland by 65%, 57.7%, and 7%, respectively. These enforced to change the work habit and social bases. Out of converted lands, during 1986-2002, 34.9%, 53%, 18%, 40.9%, and 10.6% of bare land, cropland, forest land, grassland, and water bodies, respectively, in the upper Deme watershed were changed into settlement areas. During 2002-2019, 30.7%, 36.8%, 26.9%, 66%, and 33.3% of bare land, cropland, forest land, grassland, and water bodies, respectively, were changed into settlement areas. This shows urbanization results in a different change in economic, social, land use land cover, and watershed management activities in the upper Deme watershed.