bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In Silico Studies for Multi-Targeting Justicia Secund Phytochemicals Against Ovarian Cancer
Authors:   Department of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Published: October 2024

ntroduction/Background of study: Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other female gynaecological cancer, which includes cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Current treatment options include surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, radiation therapy and the use of targeted therapy such as poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP inhibitors), as well as immunotherapy. These therapy options, however, are subject to high rates of resistance and many side effects. AIM/ OBJECTIVES: This research aims to study other viable drug targets for ovarian cancer treatment, as well as new phytocompounds that can serve as new drug options using the in-silico approach. Materials/Methods: The ethanolic leaf extract of Justicia secunda was obtained using conventional methods. Liquid Liquid-liquid fractionation was performed with N-hexane, ethyl acetate and butanol solvents to obtain their fractions alongside the aqueous fraction. Vacuum Liquid Chromatography was performed with the N-hexane fraction and gradient mixtures of N-hexane/ethyl acetate and Dichloromethane/Methanol in various ratios to obtain the subfractions. The compounds were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Full pharmacognostic profiling was performed on the J.secunda leaves. The identified compounds were downloaded from Pubchem and subjected to Molecular docking simulations to obtain their binding affinities with the receptors of interest. Drug-likeness and toxicity assessments were performed on frontrunner compounds. Results: After assessment of the frontrunner compounds, four multitargeting J.secunda phytochemicals were identified: Luteolin, Diosmetin, 5H-Quindoline and 10H-Quindoline.
The Effect of Technology on Real Estate
Authors:   Caleb University, Prince Olajide-Ajire , Femi Osalusi ,   Caleb University, Ayorinde Dr. Oduroye ,   Caleb University
Published: October 2024

Numerous businesses and models have been profoundly disrupted by technological advancements, and the pace of these disruptions is accelerating exponentially. The real estate industry, particularly in Africa, is no exception. This sector has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, with technology playing a pivotal role in its transformation. Technological innovations have revolutionised the methods by which properties are bought, sold, rented, and managed, thereby enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the board. In rapidly developing African countries, real estate constitutes a significant component of investment portfolios, underscoring its importance and impact on the economic landscape. The real estate sector has traditionally been perceived as a stable investment class, seemingly resistant to the rapid adoption of new technologies. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of technological adoption has significantly increased, with more individuals flocking to the Internet daily for the added comfort and convenience it provides. This surge has inspired a growing number of companies to aspire to become the next major industry disruptors. The confluence of advanced technologies and the pandemic-induced push towards digital solutions has fostered an increased willingness to develop and embrace emerging real estate technologies, fundamentally altering the landscape of the industry.
Typology of Muslim Audience in Responding to Media Contents Consist of Religious Symbols
Authors:   Communication Science Department, University Al-Azhar Indonesia, Nasucha Muchammad , Moenawar Mohamad Ghozali ,   Communication Science Department, University Al-Azhar Indonesia, Fariaz Rhegina Leony ,   Communication Science Department, University Al-Azhar Indonesia, Nasution Zalfa Zayyan ,   Communication Science Department, University Al-Azhar Indonesia
Published: October 2024

Audience is one of central terms that related with media according to the historical of the terms and the mass communication discourse. On the other sides, audiences referring to several authors who have given their concerns to it, audience related to economic, business, technology, politic, and etc. interest. Audience came after the media invented. However, the audience dynamic from the previous (ancestor) periods to our current time still relevant to be explored, described, and explained particularly that related to the Muslim community as the increasing community in world and as major community in Indonesia, in this research look through the religious symbols on media contents to be based of category of Muslim audience as the actor related with the media. Therefore, this research tries to find the typology of Muslim audience in responding to media contents consisting of religious symbols. This research using quantitative and qualitative data which was collected through cross-sectional survey. The UG approach and Active audience approach promoted by authors as Biocca being the theoretical based in collecting and analysis data of this research. The descriptive statistic is the quantitative result to be based the typology and the qualitative data to find the enrich and deeper description and explanation about how Muslim use media until researcher be able to make the categorization of Muslim audience regarding how they have responded to media contents consisting religious symbols. Finally, this research got seven big or rough categories of Muslim audiences in responding to media content containing religious symbols. There are clear enough that online platform media, primarily media social as the dominant media looking over the Muslim audience in this research as instagram. Almost 80% the audiences looking for the media content consisting of religious symbols when they are using media. Also the major of the audiences in this research are young people, which have educational background senior high school, and when they are asked through questionnaire they are students the particular sub-topics show us they are hesitated to give their judgment on them. However, even there are a number of interesting findings, two typical result that religious symbols could be used to educational purposes even they think the content usually bring to the controversy in society, at least what we find frequently on media social.
Exploring the fundamental properties and MGF of a 3-component mixture of power distributions: a simulation study
Authors: Waqas Umar , Ali Nazakat , Ahmad Hafiz Bilal , Shahzad Amir , Ashraf Suhail
Published: October 2024

This paper estimates the parameters of the 3-component mixture of power distributions. The expressions of fundamental properties of the said distribution are presented, and for judgment, the numerical results of mean, median, variance, mode and skewness are evaluated. The closed-form expressions of the reliability properties, the statistical properties and necessary inequality measures are discussed. The trend of reliability measures is shown with the help of numerical results and graphs by taking different values of parameters and proportion parameters. The mathematical expressions of certain related statistical functions are derived from the reliability functions, the moment generating function, the characteristics function, the probability generating function, and the factorial moment generating function. The expressions of essential entropies, Shannon’s entropy, the B-entropy and Renyi’s entropy, are derived. The mathematical expressions of inequality indexes, the Gini index, the Lorenz curve, the Bonferroni curve, the Zinga index, the Atkinson index and the generalized entropy index are also analysed. The RF, the HRF, the CHR, the RHR, the MRL, and the MWT functions are derived in reliability analysis. The numerical values and graphs for different parameters and proportion components are discussed to judge the behaviour of reliability properties.
Formação continuada de professores da educação infantil: o caso do curso de aperfeiçoamento em docência na educação infantil na rede municipal de Viçosa/MG
Authors:   , Miranda Lenice Lima
Published: October 2024

Esse estudo se insere na linha de pesquisa “Educação, Instituições, Memória e Subjetividade” do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Viçosa – MG. O objeto de pesquisa foi o “Curso de aperfeiçoamento em docência na Educação Infantil - Práticas, propostas pedagógicas e identidades docentes” oferecido em 2019/2020 no município de Viçosa-MG.A pesquisa se concentrou em investigar de que modo essa formação vivenciada pelos profissionais da Educação Infantil influenciou ou tem influenciado suas práticas nas instituições de ensino em que atuam. Na direção de responder essa questão, tivemos como objetivo geral analisar a formação continuada desenvolvida para professores de Educação Infantil da rede municipal da referida cidade. De maneira mais específica, buscamos: a) investigar os desafios e as perspectivas da formação continuada em Educação Infantil no município de Viçosa-MG; b) analisar a trajetória de investimento na formação continuada por parte dos professores de Educação Infantil; c) compreender em que medida a participação no curso de formação continuada contribuiu (ou não) para a prática pedagógica dos professores da Educação Infantil; d) identificar a existência de mudanças nas práticas pedagógicas de professoras de Educação Infantil como resultado da participação no curso de formação. A técnica utilizada na metodologia constituiu em entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com 13 professores que concluíram a formação continuada na turma I. Além disso, utilizamos o recurso de análise documental imprescindível para a obtenção de informações relacionada à temática. A análise de conteúdo baseada em Bardin (1977) foi a técnica utilizada para analisar os dados. Os resultados mostraram que, diante da realidade da escola onde atuam, os docentes conseguiram implementar algumas mudanças na prática pedagógica e consideraram satisfatório o fato de terem participado dessa formação. A pesquisa aspira, ainda, contribuir para a continuidade da parceria entre UFV e SEMEC-Viçosa-MG no campo da formação continuada dos professores da educação infantil, resultando em melhorias na qualidade da educação de Viçosa - MG. Palavras-chave: Formação de Professores. Formação Continuada. Educação Infantil.
Predictors of Insulin Therapy Requirement in Gestational Diabetes: A Cohort Study
Authors:   Endocrinology and Diabetes Department, University Hospital of farhat hached, Sousse, Tunisia, Nouira Sawsen , Taieb Ach ,   Endocrinology and Diabetes Department, University Hospital of farhat hached, Sousse, Tunisia, Majdoub Marwa ,   Endocrinology and Diabetes Department, University Hospital of farhat hached, Sousse, Tunisia
Published: October 2024

Managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) typically involves a combination of dietary control and/or Antenatal Insulin Therapy (AIT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of diverse maternal characteristics and biological indicators identified during GDM diagnosis in anticipating the requirement for AIT to achieve glucose targets. It is a retrospective longitudinal study that included women diagnosed with GDM. A cohort of 380 women was examined, and a range of demographic and medical variables were evaluated. The average age in our patient group was 34 ± 5 years, ranging from 20 to 46 years. Among them, 73% needed AIT, while 100 patients achieved glycemic goals solely through Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Notably, those requiring insulin had prior history of obesity (24%), gestational diabetes (12%), and macrosomia (18%) (p=10-3). The average hemoglobin level was 12.4 g/dl, and none of our patients were anemic. Patients meeting glycemic targets via MNT had higher total carbohydrate intake upon GDM diagnosis (p=0.02). Those necessitating AIT were diagnosed at an average gestational age (GA) of 24±6 weeks, significantly earlier than the 25±6 weeks observed in patients following MNT (p < 10-3). Recognizing the diverse spectrum of glucose intolerance severity among women with GDM necessitates a stratified classification for management strategies. Notably, a higher HbA1C at diagnosis signals the potential need for intensified monitoring by specialized healthcare providers.
Psychotherapeutic diagnosis and psychocorrection as a method for diagnosis and treatment of threatened miscarriage
Authors:   Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Mikheeva Olga V.
Published: October 2024

The global prevalence of preterm labor (PL) is 6-12%. Despite the large number of studies focused on exploring the options for diagnosis and prevention of PL, there are currently no methods of absolute diagnostic or prognostic value. Methods. The authors of the paper have developed a psychotherapeutic diagnosis and psychocorrection method (PDPM) for the diagnosis of obstetric and neonatal complications, including threatened miscarriage (TM), PL based on psychotherapeutic criteria and for psychocorrection of women’s disorders, which have been used since 2003 and was amended in 2010, at the Perinatal Center in Saratov. Results and discussion. PDPM makes it possible to recognize the disorders in individuals having abnormalities associated with pregnancy and labor, especially at the early stage of the disorder development, when the emerging disorder cannot be detected by standard assessment methods, helps to find the cause of pathological changes, especially in cases when the use of standard therapy has no significant therapeutic effect, perform psychotherapeutic correction of the disorder in the way most positive for mother, fetus, and the newborn, including reducing the consequences in cases of preterm labor. The advantages of PDPM are rapidity, the lack of various equipment, the fact that the diagnosis engages a pregnant woman, puerpera in adjustment of her condition, the fact that PDPM can be used in emergency, stationary, and extreme situations, before and after surgery, in cases of hemorrhage, acute intrauterine hypoxia, and in other cases. PDPM is based on the woman’s subjective assessment of her condition. Conclusion. PDPM can be the main method for diagnosis and treatment of TM, obstetric, neonatal complications; the method can also be combined with conventional treatment and diagnosis measures in pregnancy. The lack of the earlier reported psychotherapeutic criteria during repeated application of PDPM suggests the effectiveness of TM treatment and the lack of obstetric and neonatal complications in the future.
A Framework for Mitigating Gray Hole Attack On Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
Authors: Usman Auwal Bello , Haruna Khalid , Muhammad Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) are inherently vulnerable to various security threats, with gray hole attacks posing a significant challenge to network performance and reliability. In a gray hole attack, a malicious node selectively drops packets while forwarding others, leading to increased packet loss and latency. This paper presents a novel Gray Hole Prevention algorithm designed to detect and mitigate the effects of such attacks, thereby enhancing the security and efficiency of MANETs. The proposed algorithm integrates existing techniques, specifically the Secure Detection Prevention and Elimination Gray Hole (SDPEGH) approach, with proactive measures to improve detection accuracy and minimize the risk of blacklisting legitimate nodes. Extensive simulations were conducted using the NS-2 simulation tool, comparing the performance of the proposed algorithm against traditional methods. The results demonstrate a significant improvement in network performance, with the GRAY-HP algorithm achieving a PDR of 92%, compared to 78% for the SDPEGH algorithm, representing an increase of 18%. Additionally, the throughput improved by 25%, reaching 85 kbps, while the energy consumption was reduced by 15%, indicating a more efficient use of resources. The routing overhead was also minimized by 20%, showcasing the algorithm's effectiveness in maintaining network stability. This research contributes to the field of network security by providing a robust solution to gray hole attacks, thereby enhancing the reliability and performance of MANETs. The findings underscore the importance of proactive security measures in dynamic and decentralized environments, paving the way for future advancements in secure communication protocols for mobile networks.
Influence of Infrastructural Choices Strategy on Organizational Performance of Cements Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Karuga Charles
Published: October 2024

Purpose: To determine the influence of infrastructural choices strategy on organizational performance of cements manufacturing firms in Kenya.
Methodology: A mixed methods approach was used in the investigation. The study utilized a concurrent triangulation research design. The unit of analysis comprised of seven (7) cement manufacturing firms, targeting all the 4192 employees from where a sample size of 365 employees was drawn. The data collection tools comprised of semi-structured questionnaires and interview guides. The interview guide was administered to the CEOs while the questionnaires were administered to the managers and non-managers. The study tools were piloted to assess their validity and reliability. The data was then analyzed both descriptively and inferentially using SPSS version 27. Quantitative data was analyzed using means and standard deviations while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. To make the number of variables more manageable, the data was subsequently subjected to exploratory factor analysis.
Findings: The results of the study revealed that infrastructural choice strategies have been employed by cement manufacturing firms to a good extent. The regression results obtained also led to the rejection of the null hypotheses since infrastructural choice strategies were found to have a positive and significant influence on organizational performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommended, based on these results that the management of individual cement firms need to identify appropriate infrastructural choice strategies and leverage on them in order to achieve efficient and effective utilization of their scarce resources at organizational level.
Perceived Stress and Sources of Stress among University Academics During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: S.P.S.P. Weerasinghe,
Published: October 2024

Perceived stress is the feelings or thoughts that an individual has about how much stress they are under at a given point in time or over a given time period. Higher education is of paramount importance to the country as universities are the places where knowledge is created through research and invention. To preserve the continuous smooth flow of knowledge creation and dissemination, lecturers play a vital role in the system. Therefore, their mental condition becomes a crucial factor, as stress can lead to various negative consequences. Even though university academics are knowledgeable, many tend to express feelings of experiencing stress in day-to-day life. As there is limited research conducted on the perceived stress among university academics oftwo state universities, this research could bridge the knowledge gap that exists in this regard. The research aims to investigate the perceived stress levels of university academics. The main theoretical framework of this study consisted of the theory of stress and coping developed by Lazarus and Folkman. The study population was comprised of two reputed state universities in Sri Lanka. Of the population of 813 lecturers, a sample of 262 was selected. It was selected to have a confidence level of 95% that the real value is within ±5% of the measured/surveyed value. Seven faculties from each university were selected for this study, and 131 academics from each university were randomly selected to be participants. Although the questionnaire was sent to 262 participants, only 50 of them responded. Convenience sampling was used as the technique for sample selection. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress, and it was used as the instrument in the study. The primary data were gathered through the distribution of questionnaires as Google forms, mainly due to the disturbances in the country. Secondary material was gathered through books and other published research articles. By analysing the gathered data through SPSS, the researcher identified that 96% of the participants suffer from moderate to high stress. This is concerning as they are required to be mentally and physically strong in order to maintain the smooth flow of knowledge creation and dissemination. Some of the participants are engaged in different activities as solutions to stress. However, only 7% of them are engaged in relaxation exercises as a way of coping with stress. This could be mainly due to a lack of awareness regarding the benefits of relaxation exercises. As a researcher, it is important to reiterate the importance of the awareness of perceived stress and the employment of different mechanisms for decreasing stress levels for the betterment of one’s well-being.
Oxidation Behaviour of TiC/TiN Coatings Deposited by Chemical Vapor Deposition: Mechanisms, Structures, and Properties
Authors: Ali Osamah Ihsan , Gyurika István Gábor
Published: October 2024

This review explores the oxidation behavior of titanium carbide (TiC) and titanium nitride (TiN) coatings deposited by chemical vapor deposition, with a focus ontheirindustrial applications as wear-resistant coatings for cuttingtools. It examines effect of process parameters—such as temperature, pressure, precursor composition, and substrate preparation—on formation and performance of TiC/TiN coatings. The review evaluates the microstructural characteristics of these coatings, including crystal structure, using X-ray diffraction analysis. Also, the review covers the mechanical properties, such as hardness, wear resistance, and adhesion strength. Additionally, the review covers the thermal stability of TiC/TiN coatings, emphasizing their ability to maintain structural integrity at high temperatures, which is essential for the performance of cutting tools and other industrial components. A major focus is the oxidation behavior of TiC/TiN coatings, including the impact of coating composition, deposition methods, and environmental conditions. The review details oxidation kinetics and mechanisms, revealing various stages of oxidation at different temperatures. It also examines oxide scale morphology and its effect on coating properties. Finally, this review reveals the importance of alloying elements, like silicon, in improving oxidation resistance. Composite coatings such as TiSiN and TiSiCN are shown to offer better high-temperature stability compared to traditional TiN coatings. The effects of coating thickness and the benefits of multilayer coatings for enhanced oxidation resistance are also discussed.
 
Received: 14 February 2024 | Revised: 20 September 2024 | Accepted: 8 October 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Osamah Ihsan Ali: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition. István Gábor Gyurika: Conceptualization, Funding acquisition.
Moving Beyond Thai-Centrism: Theorizing “Asia as Method” in Decolonial Education
Authors: Jatuporn Omsin
Published: October 2024

Grounded in Chen’s idea, Asia as method, the author conceptualizes his theorizing with Winichakul’s signified meaning of Asia as a home for understanding how the author encounters educational phenomenon and having the authority to reconstitute Thai-centrism discourse in education. The notion of “home” signifies Thailand is part of Asia, which is used to move beyond the debate over “us vs. them”, which is non-productive and leads to other shortcomings. Asia as method as a frame of reference can be used to conceptualize how knowledge, culture, power, and discourse intersect in education. Given that the field of education is a cultural praxis in which diverse discourses, positionalities, and pedagogies deserve its place, education needs to be reconceptualized by moving beyond the legacy of western modernity-coloniality episteme and any forms of epistemic internal colonization, a legacy that continues to occur at the deep-rooted socio-cultural and psychological level and plays essential roles in constructing our subjectivity about educational ideals for cognitive and social justice. Thus, to move forward with decolonial and critical education projects, it is essential to explore multi-epistemology and methodology for nuanced understandings of education in the socio-cultural, political, historical, and environmental contexts. The relationship between Asia as method and decolonial and critical education projects need to be a point of departure for democratic deliberations against epistemicide and demonstration of how education as a form of cultural praxis works to internalize particular knowledge production for constructing a specific notion of citizenship in Thailand, Southeast Asia and beyond.
How Brand Authenticity Affects Consumers’ Willingness to Recommend by Word-of-Mouth? Evidence from the Cell Phone Industry
Authors: Suo Lu , Huang Yue
Published: October 2024

Based on the cognitive-affective-behavioral theory and self-congruity theory, this study constructs a theoretical model with four dimensions of brand authenticity (continuity, integrity, credibility and symbolism) as independent variables, willingness to recommend by word-of-mouth (RWOM) as dependent variables and brand attachment as mediating variables to investigate how brand authenticity affects RWOM through brand attachment. Using quantitative methods and snowball sampling, 515 Chinese respondents aged 18+ who purchase and use the top 6 brands of cell phones in China participated in this study. SEM was used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The results show that the continuity, integrity, credibility and symbolism all significantly and positively affect RWOM and brand attachment, with brand credibility having the strongest effect on the RWOM and brand attachment; secondly, brand attachment is proven to positively influence RWOM; finally, brand attachment plays a partially mediating role between the four dimensions of brand authenticity and RWOM. The findings enrich the theoretical results of brand authenticity and RWOM, and has certain reference value for enterprises to build authentic brands and enhance consumers’ word-of-mouth recommendation intention.
The Ethical Dilemma of Academic Integrity and Job Security: A Quantitative Study on Moral Obligations in Competitive Academic Environments in Thailand
Authors: Alavi Saber , Amini Mansour
Published: October 2024

In a highly competitive environment, many faculty members must balance the competing moral demands of academic integrity and job security, which poses an ethical issue in academic life. This survey-based quantitative study tried to delve into this complex ethical dilemma by examining the relationship between academic integrity and job security among academicians in competitive educational environments and the role of moral obligations in establishing academic integrity in two selected top universities in Thailand with two hundred participants. A reflective measuring approach was used to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaire’s latent questions, which included 1) academic integrity, 2) job security, 3) moral disengagement, and 4) self-determination. The structural model by SEM-PLS examined the relationships between these elements and utilized path analysis to evaluate the hypotheses, intending to advance our understanding of making moral choices in challenging academic contexts. The findings indicated that academic integrity is significantly influenced by self-determination and work stability, although higher job security resulted in moral disengagement. It was concluded that maintaining “good” standards of academic behavior requires ethical awareness and accountability.
Inteligência Ecológica e Bioconstrução em Território Faxinalense no Distrito de Itaiacoca, Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Pedroso Natalie Alana , Garbosa Daniele Wallis , Antiqueira Lia Maris Orth Ritter
Published: October 2024

A humanidade se distancia da natureza, criando uma visão errônea de não pertencimento, desencadeando sérios danos ambientais. A percepção equivocada de que existe uma separação entre os seres humanos e a natureza levou à negligência em relação aos impactos ambientais. Para abordar essa problemática, este estudo se concentra na importância da inteligência ecológica e da bioconstrução para promover a sustentabilidade, com foco na comunidade de Itaiacoca, município de Ponta Grossa, região dos Campos Gerais, no Paraná. A pesquisa segue uma abordagem exploratória-descritiva apoiada em metodologia qualitativa, visando aprofundar a compreensão do problema e detalhar as características da população estudada. Os instrumentos de pesquisa incluem Notas de Campo e Observação Participante aberta, permitindo uma análise robusta das práticas culturais e da presença das sementes crioulas na região. Os resultados revelam que a bioconstrução, ao utilizar materiais e práticas sustentáveis, é viável mesmo em locais remotos, proporcionando benefícios econômicos. Além disso, as bioconstruções promovem espaços de troca de conhecimento e conexão com a natureza, demonstrando a inteligência ecológica em ação. Diante dos desafios ambientais atuais, é essencial adotar abordagens responsáveis que reconheçam a interdependência entre os seres humanos e a natureza. A pesquisa destaca a importância de repensar nossa relação com o meio ambiente, buscando um futuro mais sustentável e equilibrado para todos.
Diagnóstico Preliminar da Segurança Alimentar em Relação aos Impactos Climáticos em duas Comunidades do Vale do Jari
Authors: Pereira Manuelle da Costa , Cardoso Maycon Barbosa , Rodrigues Natasha Lopes , Caramello Nubia , Sathler Maicon , Dos Prazeres Hamilton
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é compreender como duas comunidades ribeirinhas do Vale do Jari se adaptaram às mudanças climáticas ocorridas, e avaliar os impactos dessas adaptações na segurança alimentar dessas populações. Primeiramente, foram realizadas entrevistas em ambas as comunidades, em que foram levantados dados de caráter quali-quantitativo. Posteriormente, esses dados foram analisados a partir da estatística descritiva, correlacionando a realidade local com outras comunidades da Amazônia. Resultou em 33 pessoas entrevistadas, na qual 81,8% moravam na comunidade há mais de dez anos, 93,9% realizam a prática do extrativismo e 67,7% relataram que os produtos advindos do extrativismo são utilizados tanto para subsistência como para comércio. Dos que constataram serem extrativistas, 57,58% estão tendo maior dificuldade em obter produtos extrativistas no verão amazônico de 2023. Em relação à horticultura, 21,2% alegaram produzir. Além de 52,2% desses produtores comprovarem que houve alteração na produção nos últimos anos. Além disso, 78,8% relataram que dependem de comércios distantes das comunidades para a compra de alimentos. Portanto, uma das maiores consequências das alterações climáticas é a escassez de recursos, que fazem com que tenham que recorrer a comércios geograficamente distantes de suas comunidades.
Changes in Fuel Prices and the Use of Public Transport: Insights from the European Union following the Invasion of Ukraine
Authors:   Centre of Geographical Studies and Associate Laboratory TERRA, Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon, 1600-276 Lisbon, Portugal, Alves André , Marques da Costa Nuno ,   Centre of Geographical Studies and Associate Laboratory TERRA, Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon, 1600-276 Lisbon, Portugal
Published: October 2024

Rising fuel prices are known to affect public transport (PT) demand. However, the impact of the oil market inflation and subsequent energy crisis following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine on mobility behaviour in Europe has received little attention. This study examines shifts in fuel prices and PT mobility across 25 Europe-an Union countries between February and May 2022. Weekly variations in PT mobility were correlated with diesel and gasoline prices, and a multiple linear regression was conducted to assess the influence of contextual factors in explaining variations in PT usage. The results indicate a significant increase in PT mobility across all countries after February 2022, which was positively associated with rising fuel prices. Approximately 84% of the variance in mobility was explained, with more pronounced increases observed in countries characterised by lower telecommuting prevalence, higher housing costs relative to household income, greater price differentials between gasoline and diesel, lower adoption of alternative fuels, and higher motorisation rates. These findings suggest that the surge in fuel prices, driven by the 2022 energy crisis, may have stimulated an increase in transit ridership.
Çocukluk Çağı Aşılarına Karşı Tutum ile Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Arasındaki İlişkilerin İrdelenmesi
Authors: Sancar Tekin
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, çocukluk çağı aşılarına karşı tutum ile sağlık okuryazarlığı arasındaki ilişkilerin irdelenmesidir. Araştırmanın evrenini Iğdır il merkezinde faaliyet gösteren bir aile hekimliği merkezine başvuran tüm ebeveynler oluşturmaktadır. Iğdır il merkezlerinde faaliyet gösteren bir aile hekimliği merkezine başvuran her bir ebeveyn, araştırma örneklemine dahil edilmiştir. Katılımcılardan toplamda 403 anket toplanmıştır ve analize tabi tutulmuştur. Yüz yüze anket metodu ile toplanan veriler SPSS ve AMOS istatistiksel analiz programları ile analiz edilmiştir. Açıklayıcı faktör analizi ile ortaya konulan yapı geçerliliği, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile de doğrulanmıştır. Yapılan korelasyon analizi sonuçlarına göre; çocukluk çağı aşılarına yönelik tutumu ile sağlık okuryazarlığı arasında orta düzeyde ve negatif yönde bir korelasyon ilişkisinin olduğu görülmüştür. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçlarına göre çocukluk çağı aşılarına yönelik tutumu ile sağlık okuryazarlığı arasında ters yönlü bir ilişki olduğu ve sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyinin, çocukluk çağı aşılarına yönelik tutumu istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde ve negatif yönde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Bundan dolayı bireylerin çocukluk çağı aşılarına yönelik aşı okuryazarlık düzeylerinin arttırılması ve bu yönde çalışmaların yapılması tavsiye edilmektedir.
Expectativas de futuro de estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação após a Pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Cantele Juliana , Sousa Adria de Lima , Thurow Charlene Fernanda , Borges Claudia Daiana , Silva Leila Gracieli da , Garcia Douglas , Rodrigues Carlos Alexandre da Silva , Rodrigues Gabriela , Schneider Daniela Ribeiro
Published: October 2024

A pandemia de Covid-19 trouxe inseguranças e incertezas relacionadas ao futuro de estudantes universitários, impactando seus projetos de vida, especialmente projetos acadêmicos e profissionais. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório descritivo, transversal, a partir de um levantamento epidemiológico sobre as condições de saúde mental de uma comunidade universitária durante a pandemia de Covid-19.Este estudo específico focou na percepção de estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação sobre as perspectivas de futuro pós-pandemia. Foi utilizado um questionário adaptado da Fiocruz, já usado em estudos prévios neste tema, tendo sido autoaplicado a partir da plataforma Google Forms. Foram analisadas 652 respostas de estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação referente à seguinte questão aberta: “Casoqueira, escreva sobre como estão as suas expectativas de futuro pós-pandemia”. Foi utilizado estatística descritiva simples para os dados sociodemográficos, com a utilização do software JAMOVI versão 1.8. Para os dados qualitativos utilizou-se o software Interface de Rpour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires (IRaMuTeQ) em dois tipos de análise: classificação hierárquica descendente (CHD) e análise de similitude. Os resultados obtidos apresentaram cinco classes, relacionados a temas como as expectativas em relação: a) ao futuro (pessimismo e otimismo); b) recuperação de condições econômicas, pessoais e sociais; c) retorno ao ensino presencial, aspectos relacionados à execução de projetos e ao ensino remoto; d) contingências de superação da pandemia; e) incertezas, sentimentos e atitudes em relação a emprego, carreira, renda e perspectivas profissionais. Verificou-se que a pandemia de Covid-19 trouxe um cenário de incerteza, falta de perspectivas, preocupação com o futuro entre estudantes universitários, aumentando as condições de vulnerabilidade psicossocial e o sofrimento psíquico para essa categoria.
A prisão feminina e seus afetos: Gênero, cuidado e família
Authors: Martins Letícia Palmeira , Baldanzi Ana Camilla de Oliveira , Uziel Anna Paula
Published: October 2024

A política de encarceramento em massa é uma realidade que vem sendo cada vez mais reiterada. Em se tratando do encarceramento feminino especificamente, o Brasil ocupa o terceiro lugar no ranking mundial. Neste trabalho discutimos, a partir de uma pesquisa cartográfica, como o sistema punitivo de privação e restrição de liberdade incide sobre as mulheres que são sujeitas ao aprisionamento, bem como afetam suas redes de apoio familiares. A partir do que emergiu de um trabalho realizado em uma unidade prisional feminina no Rio de Janeiro, em rodas de conversa com mulheres presas, tecemos considerações acerca do que elas trouxeram a respeito dos afetos construídos e reconstruídos dentro e fora da prisão, em geral no formato de vínculos familiares. Nesse sentido, a partir das narrativas dessas mulheres, buscamos dar visibilidade às conformações e manutenções das relações afetivas como meio essencial de preservação de suas vidas. Permeadas por angústias, violações e faltas latentes da privação ou restrição de liberdade essas relações intra e extramuros são apontadas como estratégias de sobrevivência e como linhas de fuga, como possibilidade de criarem fissuras na rígida instituição prisional e estarem na prisão de outras formas.
Lidl führt Länder zusammen
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: October 2024

Lidl stellt sich international schlanker auf – und spart dabei Kosten. Verschiedene Ländercluster bekommen ein übergreifendes Management.
Habeck will bei Berichtspflichten die „Kettensäge anwerfen“
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: October 2024

Der grüne Wirtschaftsminister Robert Habeck kritisiert überbordende Berichtspflichten, will aber an der Lieferkettenregulierung grundsätzlich festhalten.
EuGH wälzt Bio-Recht um
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: October 2024

Der Rechtsstreit um ein Nischenprodukt eines bayerischen Bio-Herstellers bringt die Importregeln für Bio-Produkte aus Nicht-EU-Ländern in Turbulenzen.
Billiger wird schöner
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: October 2024

Tedi will kräftig expandieren. In Dortmund zeigt der Nonfood-Discounter sein neues Konzept, mit dem das gelingen soll. Es kommt fröhlicher, trendiger und aufgeräumter daher als zuvor – der Konkurrenz auf der Fläche und im Internet zum Trotz. Mathias Himberg
„Global beliebt“
Authors: Löffel Arne
Published: October 2024

Lee Ki-won ist Professor an der Universität von Seoul und will als Mitgründer des Korea Food Tech Councils die Industrie stärken.
Euronics als Lebenshelfer
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: October 2024

Euronics, hierzulande die Nummer drei im Elektronikhandel, setzt im harten Wettbewerb und derzeit trägen Geschäft auf fachliche Beratung. Die Unternehmensstrategie spiegelt sich in der langfristig angelegten Kommunikationskampagne wider, die ab sofort mit Bewegtbildern noch mehr Aufmerksamkeit erzielen soll.
Out-of-Home ist die Zukunft auf der Letzten Meile
Authors: Hans Malte , Rau Philipp
Published: October 2024

Um die Außer-Haus-Zustellung von Paketen ranken sich viele Mythen. Die Realitäten sind oft andere – und bieten weitere Wachstumschancen.
Kooperationen mindern Risiken
Authors: Meyer Christoph
Published: October 2024

Immer mehr Händler planen, eigene Logistik-Kapazitäten aufzubauen. Das birgt Chancen, aber auch Gefahren. Kooperationen können die Risiken minimieren.
Klassiker kommen an
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: October 2024

Die Essener R&S Vertriebs GmbH ist seit vielen Jahren exklusiver Partner des Unternehmens. Wachstumspotenziale macht man vor allem im Convenience-Segment aus
Freiläufe in der maritimen Antriebstechnik: Hybride Schiffsantriebe auf der Überholspur
Authors:   Mirco von Stein
Published: October 2024

Moderne Schiffe und Yachten fahren mit hybriden Antriebssystemen: Diesel- oderMethanolaggregate und Elektromotoren teilen sich die Arbeit. Komplett- undKäfigfreiläufe ermöglichen dabei erst ein effizientes Zusammenspiel beider Einheiten.Auf See oder im Hafen können Schiffe so flexibler und umweltschonender manövriertwerden. Welche speziellen Freilauf-Technologien in der Marinetechnik zum Einsatzkommen, erläutert der Beitrag.
Maritime Energiewende: Elektrifizierung: Zukunft der Schiffahrt gestalten
Authors:   Stefanie Lauterbach
Published: October 2024

Vom Antriebssystem bis zur Schnellladeinfrastruktur: Ein führender Anbieter modernerSchiffsantriebssysteme und von Elektrifizierungslösungen für maritime Anwendungenzeigt, wie seine flexiblen Lösungen für Schiffe und Häfen die Energiewendevorantreiben können. Durch ein smartes Power-Management und eine bedarfsoptimierte Energieverteilung werden alle Energiequellen und Verbraucher an Bord intelligent verbunden. So sparen die Systeme nicht nur Energie und CO2, sondern sorgen auchfür mehr Betriebssicherheit und Verfügbarkeit auf dem Wasser und am Pier.
„Ich sehe das Risiko einer Kettenreaktion“
Authors: Hugo Pascal
Published: October 2024

Das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium will die thermische Abfallbehandlung im nationalen Alleingang in den europäischen Emissionshandel aufnehmen. CIRCULAR ECONOMY sprach mit Timo Poppe, CEO des Anlagenbetreibers EEW, über die Risiken für die Unternehmen der Branche und die Auswirkungen auf den deutschen Entsorgungsmarkt.
Green HRM Practices and Employees’ in Role Behavior: Mediating Effect of Organizational Citizenship Behavior towards the Environment in the Banking Sector of Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Md. Shahadat
Published: October 2024

Academics are placing emphasis on the need for personnel in the banking sector to undergo behavioral transformation due to the sector’s subpar and inefficient environmental performance. This study examines how green human resource management (GHRM) practices like green recruitment & selection, green training & development, green performance management, and green pay & rewards affect employees in role behavior in Bangladeshi banks. It also examines how workers’ organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE) mediates green HRM practices & employees in role behavior. Data from several private and public banks in Bangladesh was gathered between January to June 2024. Data was collected from bank employees in metropolitan cities of Bangladesh utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire and a quantitative study approach. The participants were selected by a non-probability sampling method known as Convenience sampling. Nevertheless, a total of 288 surveys were duly completed and returned. Structural equation modeling, utilizing Smart-PLS second-generation software, revealed the results. This study found four independent variables and one dependent variable. Additionally, it is shown that OCBE acts as a mediator. The study revealed that five of the components exhibited a direct and significant correlation with the independent variables. In contrast, the remaining four factors have a negative correlation with the independent variables. Green HRM procedures in Bangladesh’s banking business are considered adequate but not very satisfactory. These workers also exhibit OCBE and in-role behavior. This study also found positive and negative effects of green HRM strategies on OCBE. The findings also indicated that although most of the banks have established green targets and goals, incorporated environmental concerns into job descriptions and specifications, implemented comprehensive environmental training programs, provided opportunities for green suggestion schemes, and conducted effective workshops to enhance environmental behavior, their actual implementation is insufficient. Moreover, the outcomes of this study have been scrutinized in relation to previous study results. Ultimately, this study provided guidance for future researchers to extrapolate the findings to a broader context.
Assessment of emergency physicians’ awareness and knowledge of hereditary angioedema
Authors: Ertürk Nihal , Soyyiğit Şadan , Kurtoğlu Çelik Gülhan , Varan Edip
Published: October 2024

Aims: Hereditary angioedema can occur with life-threatening attacks of severe laryngeal edema, and epinephrine is insufficient in the treatment of attacks. We sought an answer to the question, 'Do emergency physicians, who frequently encounter angioedema cases that are so important for the emergency department, have sufficient awareness about this issue?'
Methods: In this study, the online questionnaire was conducted among physicians working in adult emergency departments between April and August 2022. The questionnaire form consisted of two parts. The first part contained three questions about medical experience, academic degree, and encounter with hereditary angioedema patients. The second part of the questionnaire contained seven questions about the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary angioedema.
Results: A total of 103 physicians working in emergency departments participated in the survey. The proportion of physicians is as follows: The percentage of physicians with less than 15 years of experience was 92.2%. Research assistants represented the largest group of participants at 51.5%. When asked "What is not a symptom of hereditary angioedema?" Only 40.6% of physicians could answer the question correctly. While 39.8% of physicians thougt that epinephrine and antihistamines were useful in treating these attacks, 53.4% felt that epinephrine and antihistamines were not. While there was a difference in hereditary angioedema awareness between the group with more than 15 years of professional experience and the group with less experience, there was no meaningful difference between research assistants, specialists, and academicians. According to this survey, professional experience was important, but academic title did not make a difference in terms of disease awareness.
Conclusion: It is necessary to increase the awareness of emergency physicians about hereditary angioedema, which can cause fatal attacks and whose diagnosis and treatment are different from other angioedemas.