bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effects of type of road and driver personality on drivers’ automation use: an on the road study with Tesla’s autopilot
Authors: Halama Josephine , Thüring Manfred , Brandenburg Stefan
Published: October 2023

Research has shown that drivers are willing to use vehicle automation. However, automated systems can only be beneficial if they are accepted, trusted and used appropriately by the driver. Therefore, the present study investigates drivers' willingness to use vehicle automation as a function of driving situation characteristics and driver personality in an on-road experiment. Firstly, the study investigates whether drivers are more or less likely to use vehicle automation depending on the type of road (rural road or motorway). It will also test whether the type of road affects the driver's in-situ assessment of the automation (e.g., criticality and mental load). Secondly, it examines whether driver personality (Big Five and affinity for technology) is related to the rate of handover, and whether drivers' in-situ assessment of vehicle automation is correlated with the rate of handover.Thirty-eight participants completed a one-hour drive with six measurement intervals and a length of 24 km in the north of Berlin. In general, the results showed that a combined handover of lateral and longitudinal automation was used most frequently, regardless of the type of road. More specifically, the type of road influenced the drivers' handover behavior. Handovers to lateral and longitudinal automation were more likely on motorways than on rural roads. The type of road also influenced in-situ ratings of automation trust, usefulness and appropriateness. Drivers' personality was found to have a significant influence on their handover behavior. Lower neuroticism scores and higher affinity for technology were associated with higher proportions of handovers. The results also show that in-situ ratings correlate with usage behavior. Critical ratings were negatively related to handovers, whereas trust, appropriateness and usefulness were positively related to handovers.Based on the results, we conclude that drivers will use automated driving functions when they have the opportunity to do so. Their usage behavior is influenced by the type of road, their assessment of the situation and aspects of their personality. The study serves as a starting point for future studies, such as naturalistic driving studies. The results also help in the design of vehicle automation and increase the understanding of drivers' use of vehicle automation.
Utilizing Dimensional Emotion Representations in Speech Emotion Recognition
Authors: Lorenzo Bautista John , Kyung Lee Yun , Nam Seungyoon , Park Chanki , Soon Shin Hyun
Published: October 2023

Speech is a natural way of communication amongst humans and advancements in speech emotion recognition (SER) technology allow further improvement of human-computer interactions (HCI) with speech by understanding human emotions. SER systems are traditionally focused on categorizing emotions into discrete classes. However, discrete classes often overlook some subtleties between each emotion as they are prone to individual differences and cultures. In this study, we focused on the use of dimensional emotional values: valence, arousal, and dominance as outputs for an SER instead of the traditional categorical classification. An SER model is developed using largely pre-trained models Wav2Vec 2.0 and HuBERT as feature encoders as a feature extraction technique from raw audio input. The model’s performance is assessed using a mean concordance coefficient (CCC) score for models trained on an English language-based dataset called Interactive Emotional Dyadic Motion Capture (IEMOCAP) and a Korean language-based dataset called Korean Emotion Multimodal Database (KEMDy19). For the experiments done on the IEMOCAP dataset, we reported a mean CCC of 0.3673 on the Wav2Vec 2.0-based model with CCC values of 0.3004, 0.4585, and 0.3431 for the valence, arousal, and dominance values respectively trained on the “anger”, “happy”, “sad”, and “neutral” emotion classes. Meanwhile, a mean CCC of 0.3573 on the HuBERT-based model with CCC values of 0.2789, 0.3295, and 0.3361 for the respectively on the same set of emotional classes. For the experiments done on the KEMDy19 dataset, a mean CCC of 0.5473 on the Wav2Vec 2.0-based model with CCC values of 0.5804 and 0.5142 for the valence and arousal were achieved using all available emotional classes on the dataset, while a mean CCC of 0.5580 from CCC values of 0.5941 and 0.5219 on four emotional classes “anger”, “happy”, “sad”, and “neutral” were observed. For the HuBERT-based model, a mean CCC of 0.5271 with CCC values of 0.5429 and 0.5113 for the valence and arousal were recorded using all available emotional classes, while a mean CCC of 0.5392 from CCC values of 0.5765 and 0.5019 for the valence and arousal values on the four selected emotional classes. The proposed approach outperforms traditional machine learning methods and previously reported CCC values from other literature. Moreover, the use of dimensional emotional values provides a more fine-grained insight into the user’s emotional states allowing for a much deeper understanding of one’s affective state with reduced dimensionality. By applying such SER technologies to other areas such as HCI, affective computing, and psychological research, more personalized and adaptable user interfaces can be developed to suit the emotional needs of each individual. This could also contribute to the advancement of our understanding of human factors by developing emotion recognition systems.
From Technologies to Positive User Experiences in Cars – Phase I: Developing a Human-Centered Technology Profile as a Starting Point for Innovative Solutions
Authors: Bopp-bertenbreiter Valeria , Engelhardt Doreen , Rittger Lena , Kalmbach Athina , Widlroither Harald , Peissner Matthias
Published: October 2023

Information on novel interaction technologies is still being stored in a rather disorganized manner in many companies today, therefore, a more systematic approach is needed. Existing methods for standardized description of technologies focus the technological development approach and neglect human-centricity. To address this gap, the authors propose the Human-Centered Technology Profile (HCTP) that combines traditional Technology Management components with a human-centered perspective. The HCTP involves four steps, including conventional technology profile development, analyses of technical as well as user-described functions, classifying the technology concerning its user perceptibility, and sketching three possible scenarios for “technology futures”. The HCTP was applied and evaluated for three technologies in the automotive industry and applied research. Results demonstrate the method's fundamental applicability and highlight optimization potentials as perceived by participating technology experts. The discussion focuses on the HCTP’s optimization potentials and what to change in the next iteration.
Exploring Fear and Hesitancy among Machine Tool Operators - A socio-technical approach on enhancing machine tool usability from a developer, educator and user perspective.
Authors: Lange Luisa , Buxbaum Conradi Sonja , Redlich Tobias , P Wulfsberg Jens
Published: October 2023

Due to the growing shortage of skilled operators and the increasing automation and digitization of manufacturing processes, the topic of machine tool usability has also become more prominent. Understanding the problems and issues which users have to overcome in order to be able to operate their machine tools is essential. Recent research on machine tool usability set a focus on three dimensions of usability: the affective, cognitive and technical dimension, which all influence the overall usability of machine tools. This paper takes a closer look at the affective dimension and the connected factor of fear and initial hesitance of machine tool users. Operating machine tools in a shop floor environment is often connected to time pressure and tight processes. Developers and educators therefore set a high focus on technical aspects and cognitive processes connected to the usage of a machine tool. Thus, the affective dimension of usability is often neglected during the training of machine tool operators and consequently affective aspects, such as fear of using machine tools are still present on the shop floor. In order to understand the nature of the affective dimension, a deeper understanding of the causes of these fears is essential. Therefore, the research question arises: “How can fears and initial hesitancies of machine tool operators be identified and categorized and what countermeasures can be taken to alleviate these initial fears?”. Qualitative expert interviews with control and machine tool developers as well as with educators, trainers and operators provided insights into the status quo of machine development and skilled worker training. Based on this interview study, the aspect of fear of using machine tools was examined in a multi-perspective manner. The researchers found various aspects of fear and obstruction which operators are facing, when working with machine tools. Three main motives for initial hesitance of the operators have been identified: fear of potential injury, fear of damaging the machine and fear of failure. These identified categories were subsequently connected to theories of workplace anxiety, allowing for a deeper understanding of their underlying dynamics. To provide further insights, specific guiding principles for developers, educators and managers were proposed, emphasizing actionable steps that can be taken to address and alleviate the identified fears. The understanding gained in this study forms an important basis for future approaches on machine tool usability from developer, educator and user perspectives.
Early Characterization of Stroke Using Video Analysis and Machine Learning
Authors: Jalo Hoor , Borg Andrei , Thoreström Elsa , Larsson Nathalie , Lorentzon Marcus , Tryggvasson Oskar , Johansson Viktor , Redfors Petra , Arne Sjöqvist Bengt , Candefjord Stefan
Published: October 2023

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide and requires an immediate attention as the longer the patient is left untreated, the more sever its outcomes are. Enhancing access to optimal treatment and reducing mortality rates require improving the accuracy of stroke characterization methods in prehospital settings. This study explores how video analysis and machine learning (ML) can be leveraged to identify stroke symptoms on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), with the goal of facilitating the prehospital management of patients with suspected stroke. A total of 888 videos were captured from the research group members, who mimicked stroke symptoms including facial palsy, leg and arm paresis, ataxia and dysarthria, following the criteria of the NIHSS. Multiple algorithms, utilized in earlier studies, were examined to predict these symptoms, and their performance was assessed using accuracy, sensitivity and specificity. The best method for detecting facial palsy was found using Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) features in conjunction with Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), achieving an accuracy, sensitivity and specificity values of 97.8%, 98.0% and 97.0%, respectively. The identification of arm paresis reached 100% on all metrics using a combination of MediaPipe and SVM. For leg paresis, all algorithms had poor detection rates. The outcome for ataxia for both limbs varied. Google Cloud Speech-to-Text was used to detect dysarthria and reached 100% on all evaluation metrics. These findings suggest that video analysis and ML have the potential to assist early stroke diagnosis, but further research is needed to validate this.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) as a Support System to Enhance Decision-Making within ISR Mission Environments
Authors: Nelson Justin , Maresca Anna , Schlessman Bradley , Holt Jerred , Kegley John , Boydstun Alan
Published: October 2023

U.S. Air Force military operators involved with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions are required to process, exploit, and disseminate (PED) collected intelligence within friendly and hostile environments in near-real time in order to provide geographical locations and ground movement patterns. Intelligence collected during ISR operations are then implemented into future strategic planning to provide our military an edge in the battlefield. However, the information collected can be vague, incomplete, or ill-defined resulting in operators making poor or inadequate decisions. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two structured analytic techniques (SATs) against a control group when interpreting and comprehending narrative content in order to support and facilitate current tool development and future technology transition within the ISR community. Three groups of 25 participants (N=75) were randomly assigned to one of two analytic techniques or a control approach and provided a narrative. The SATs implemented were the Method for Defining Analytical Questions (MDAQ) which was developed in-house by our ISR subject matter experts (SMEs), a Scaffolding approach, or a Control approach. MDAQ is a repeatable process focused on identifying an indicator and its association to a person, place, or event before providing a solution. Scaffolding is founded on determining a problem statement, generating a solution, providing justification, evaluating the hypothesis, and providing a solution. For the Control approach, participants read through the content and provided a solution. The objective of the study was to determine if providing a structured analytic technique would enhance the detection of essential elements of information (EEI) embedded within the narrative leading to improved performance accuracy. The findings provided underlying evidence that implementing a Scaffolding approach significantly improved performance accuracy compared to MDAQ and Control (p<0.01). Moreover, a statistically significant difference was detected within the MDAQ group when participants repeated the process compared to those who only went through the process once (p<0.01). Nevertheless, the findings suggests that providing participants with a structured analytic technique enabled them to identify and interpret critical EEIs that maybe overlooked otherwise resulting in improved performance accuracy. This discovery will support human-computer interactions for future ISR tool development.
A Reading of Feminism and Camp in David Henry Hwang’s Play M. Butterfly
Authors: Zou Min
Published: October 2023

David Henry Hwang’s influential theatrical production of M. Butterfly (1988) has been widely discussed in terms of postcolonialism, Asian representations, and the intersection of gender and race. The feminist connotation embodied in the work, however, is largely either ignored or criticized. Employing poststructuralist feminist thoughts of Luce Irigaray, Teresa de Lauretis, and Judith Butler, as well as camp feminist research, the article attempts to illuminate the play’s undertones that defy patriarchal construction, gaze, and othering of women’s bodies in dominant culture and knowledge. It shows that the characterization of Comrade Chin, Renee, and other main female characters in M. Butterfly confront stereotypical representations of women with subversive ones. Moreover, the play camps or plays with fetishized womanhood in an excessive and exaggerated manner. In this way, it lays bare the presumed feminity as an artifice produced via the male gaze, freeing female beholders from identifying with the object and watched position and allowing them to return the watching gaze as a subject.
High Self-Efficacy and Precrastination: Task Order Choices Based on Deadline Proximity
Authors: Adachi Miki
Published: October 2023

The concept of ‘precrastination’ as opposed to procrastination has emerged. Precrastination describes scenarios where individuals initiate tasks sooner, even when at a cost or extra effort, to possibly alleviate cognitive load. Recent literature has explored the merits of delaying or promptly addressing aversive tasks. When confronted with aversive tasks, conventional wisdom suggests addressing them immediately. Recent research has underscored the advantages of prompt task completion, even if it incurs additional costs. Nevertheless, the optimal task order remains elusive. Moreover, the influence of situational factors and individual differences on task sequencing is not fully understood. This study specifically examined the interaction between the proximity of deadlines and self-efficacy to clarify their combined effects on task order preferences. Results indicated that individuals with high self-efficacy tend to start with their preferred task when the deadline is distant but conduct aversive tasks first when the deadline is imminent. This paper suggests that people with high self-efficacy strategically sequence tasks, optimizing efficiency based on situational demands.
Identification of Sustainable Practices in Brazilian Companies: A Case Study in the Food Sector
Authors: Souza Daniella Rita de Carvalho , Salgado Eduardo Gomes , Lira Jean Marcel Sousa
Published: October 2023

This research seeks to verify the presence of sustainable practices in the Brazilian food industry and how these practices affect this sector. Through the case study applied in two food companies (Alpha and Beta) it was possible to characterize and quantify the sustainable practices used in these companies. With this, it was observed that Alpha company meets the criteria established by the legislation and the guidelines established in ISO 14000, it opted for no certification, and however, this is a goal to be achieved. Furthermore, Alpha company provides guidelines that prioritize suppliers that have socio-environmental certifications such as those of the ISO certification, but it does not yet have the sustainability reports. Beta company in following the criteria imposed by the legislation has the ISO 14001 certifications. The structuring of sustainability report and its publication has already been a reality in the Beta company through the Global Compact since 2003. The Alpha and Beta companies do not specify what internal and external factors are motivational in the application of sustainable practices, although they claim to be in accordance with the current legislation. Lastly, the companies surveyed, while presenting sustainable practices involving the three pillars, did not strive to respond in detail about each pillar, considering the practices in general. It was found that a lot of information about the priorities of companies was of compliance and could not be answered.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Vol. 12, No. 2
Authors: Lee Joan
Published: October 2023

Sustainable Agriculture Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.

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Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 2

Chaterina Agusta Paulus, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia

Jose Luis Arispe Vázquez, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Mexico

Lorelyn Joy Turnos-Milagrosa, University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines

Luciano Chi, Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute, Belize

Manuel Teles Oliveira, University Tras os Montes Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal

Minfeng Tang, Kansas State University, USA

Murtazain Raza, Hamdard University, Pakistan

Nehemie Tchinda Donfagsiteli, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Cameroon

Olabisi Omodara, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria

Omnia Mohamed Mohamed Helmy Arief, Benha University, Egypt

Patrice Ngatsi Zemko, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon

Ram Niwas, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, India

Roberto José Zoppolo, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (Uruguay), Uruguay

Waqar Majeed, University of Agriculture, Pakistan
An Examination of Femicides Committed during the Divorce Process
Authors: ALTINOVA Azime , KESEN Nur Feyzal , DASBAS Serap
Published: October 2023

With couples getting married and having children, individual, husband-wife, parent-child, and sibling subsystems are formed. If a couple cannot maintain their marriage and one of the parties desires divorce, it is necessary to dissolve the husband-wife subsystem that was formed through marriage to achieve a healthy divorce. This research addresses femicides that occur as a result of the failure to dissolve the husband-wife subsystem during the divorce process. For a detailed analysis of the situation, divorce and femicide-related news articles published between 2016 and 2020 were searched on the websites of three of the most widely read newspapers in Turkey. The research findings revealed that murders are committed in Turkey due to the unhealthy conduct of the divorce process. These murders occur mostly during the formal divorce process, and they increase in parallel with the rising number of divorces each year. Moreover, during the divorce process, it is observed that men exert continuous pressure on women. The mismanagement of the divorce process by couples and men's inability to accept separation can lead to fatal consequences. The findings of the research highlight the importance of mandatory counseling services during the divorce process. Social work professionals and policymakers who intervene at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels are recommended to develop policies that enforce mandatory counseling services for couples going through the divorce process.
Moral Exemplars and Moral Followers on Twitter: Human Rights Activism and Politeness
Authors: ARSLANTURK Gokhan
Published: October 2023

Until recently, studies on moral exemplars focused on the characteristics or roles of exemplars in moral education. However, the issue of the possible effects of moral exemplars on their followers lacked adequate coverage in studies on psychology. Thus, the current study discussed the concept of moral following in the context of social media. The study conducted a comparison between Twitter users engaged in Malcolm X and human rights activists unengaged in moral exemplars. The accounts of moral followers (N = 20) were compared with those of human rights activists (N = 20). Tweets were subjected to content analysis, and categories related to activism were determined. The groups were compared in terms of the seven categories using the Mann–Whitney U-test. Statistically significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of impoliteness (U = 83; p < .01), prejudice/discrimination (U = 130; p < .01) and antisocial rights/justice-seeking (U = 126,5; p < .05). The results demonstrated that moral followers preferred offensive and impolite language. The findings were discussed in the context of possible explanations.
Foreign Language Learning in a Digital Environment - Results from a Primary Research
Authors: REVAK Bernadett , CSISZARIK-KOCSIR Agnes
Published: October 2023

Education is a priority for all national economies. The current rapid changes are taking place in all areas of our lives. In today's globalised world, language skills, their development and their use at a skill level are essential. We all feel the need for renewal. Over the last two decades, technological factors such as computers, the games industry and the internet, as well as social factors like family, friends and society, have influenced the way children think and behave. Education is an area where innovation is needed for a number of reasons. It provides solutions to the challenges of the new age. For the digital natives of Generation Z, digital tools and methods have become part of everyday life. However, the introduction of innovation-related initiatives and methods is a complex and difficult process. Education professionals are still divided on digital education and digitally-enabled learning materials. The present study aims to present a picture of present student and teacher attitudes towards digital education.
Starting Point: An Investigation of Awareness Studies for Individuals with Special Needs in the Preschool Period
Authors: BOZKUS-GENC Gulden , PEHLIVAN Busra
Published: October 2023

Preschool is a critical developmental period when the first steps are taken in terms of forming different attitudes and judgments. The main motivation source of this study is the absence of a study where research on the acceptance of individuals with special needs and raising awareness for them in preschool, which is considered the first step toward inclusion, is synthesized. Therefore, the present study aims to systematically determine which awareness studies are carried out in classroom and school settings to increase the social acceptance of children with special needs, who take the first step into the inclusive education process with preschool education in Turkey. This study was conducted by adopting the systematic review methodology. Considering the criteria determined in the current study, no year limitation was made for the beginning. Studies published in the national literature and conducted on "Awareness for individuals with special needs in the preschool period" were examined. To this end, an advanced search field was used in Anadolu University Library databases; the DergiPark database, Google Scholar search, and National Thesis Center were also included in the screening process. The research includes theses conducted with individuals with special needs in the preschool period and studies published in national and international refereed journals in Turkish and English. A total of 41,724 studies were obtained. The studies obtained as a result of the screening continue to be examined according to the determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The screening process and the application process of the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be visualized by adopting the PRISMA model. The included studies will be analyzed descriptively. The findings regarding the demographic, methodological, and finding variables of the studies will be shared in detail during the presentation at the congress.
Malay Interrogative Sentences: X-Bar Analysis
Authors: Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu  , Mulyadi
Published: October 2023

This study examines the syntactic behavior of question words of malay in the interrogative construction in north labuhanbatu. This study aimed to analyze the question words of all interrogative types in the language. Therefore, the research data cover question words known as word malay in north labuhanbatu which are derived from the relevant literature. The theoretical framework used in this study is the X-bar theory proposed by Haegeman (1992). The data analysis techniques used in this research were distributed methods which use the language element determination tool itself. The results show that the malay north labuhanbatu partial sentence has a grammatical and complementary grammatical function, while the total question sentence has a complement function. Malay question words can be constructed by specifier, complements, and adverbials. The  Malay question sentence formed by specifier functions as an internal structure occupied by the NP and joined by I’ to form an IP. Furthermore, the question words formed by complement functions as an internal structure occupied by PP or NP and joined by V to form the first V'. Finally, the question words formed by adverbial functions as an internal structure that can be occupied by PP or NP to join the first V' then form the second V'.
Incorporation With Verbal Deletion In Mandailing Language
Authors: Nursaima Harahap  , Mulyadi
Published: October 2023

Incorporation in the Mandailing language occurs due to changes of verb position which results in deletion of verb. The theory used to analyze this incorporation of verb deletion is one presented by Fillmore (1988) referring to Jehane’s. Meanwhile, the method used in this study is based on Labov’s. According to Labov, the data of linguistic research are obtained from text, elicitation, intuition, experiment, and observation. Von Humboldt states that the term incorporation is the unification of lexical morphemes and words. The result of this analysis indicates   that the incorporation in Mandailing occurs typologically rather than polysynthetically. The forms or types of incorporation in this language are apparently quite broad, varied, and applied clearly without changing the meaning of each incorporation. One of the incorporation forms or types results in incorporation with verb deletion. The kinds of incorporation with verb deletion based on the cases are objective, instrumental, locative, translative, and state incorporations. The incorporation process of verb deletion happens because the incorporating case changes its function. The case is verbalized by verb affix, and then the incorporation process causes changes in syntactic valence and construction.
The Context of Using Code Switching between Students and Lecturers at Islamic Education Management Study Program: A Sociolinguistic Study
Authors: Lela Susanty  , Jefriyanto Saud  , Ahmad Munawir  , Julhadi  , Faizin
Published: October 2023

In general, the use of code switching often occurs among the community. But in this case, the context of the use of code switching used by students and lecturers in the Islamic education management study program has characteristics and uniqueness that can attract someone's attention. This study aims to describe the form and context of the use of code switching between students and lecturers in the Islamic education management study program. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative research. The data in this study are sentences containing code-switching utterances, while the data source is the utterances of students and lecturers in the Islamic education management study program. The data were obtained from interviews with students and lecturers by voice recording and field note-taking. In addition, the researchers also used the reflective-introspective method. The collected data were then transcribed into a written form of orthographic transcription. The method applied for analyzing the data is equivalent and distributional method. Meanwhile, the methods used for displaying the results of data analysis are informal and formal steps. The results showed that there were 3 forms of code switching in speech between students and lecturers, namely 1) code switching from EL to IL ; 2) code switching from ML to IL; and 3) Code switching from AL to IL. The context of its use is motivated by multilingual factors, speakers, speech partners, topics of conversation, atmosphere of conversation, weak language, lack of vocabulary, just prestigious, and wanting to make it easier for the speech partner to understand the message conveyed.
Influência dos produtos antichamas nas fibras de sisal sobre o comportamento mecânico em compósitos com matriz de gesso
Authors: Pinto Carolina del Pilar Carvallo , César Sandro Fábio
Published: October 2023

A segurança contra incêndios é uma necessidade para as edificações novas e pré-existentes no mundo, através do uso de medidas de segurança passivas contra incêndio incorporadas nos sistemas construtivos da edificação como os materiais de revestimento e acabamento. Um dos materiais mais utilizados no Brasil para revestimento e acabamento é o gesso, que apresenta um adequado comportamento térmico, no entanto, o comportamento mecânico diminui quando submetido a altas temperaturas. Frente a esta realidade, os compósitos de gesso reforçados com fibra de sisal contribuem com o comportamento mecânico do gesso, mas requerem do tratamento das fibras de sisal com produtos antichamas para garantir o comportamento frente a altas temperaturas. No presente estudo foi analisada a influência dos ciclos de molhagem e secagem com produtos antichama em mantas de sisal: na microestrutura (morfologia e superfície da fibra), no comportamento físico (absorção d´água) e mecânico (flexão de 4 pontos). Os ensaios de microscopia eletrônica de varredura e de absorção d´água foram realizados em mantas de sisal in natura e hornificadas após 10 ciclos de molhagem e secagem com produtos antichamas CKC2020 e SHX9020, o ensaio de flexão de 4 pontos foi estudado para seis tipologias de compósitos: matriz de gesso com uma camada interna de manta de sisal in natura, matriz de gesso com uma camada de manta de sisal hornificada para cada produto antichama, matriz de gesso com duas camadas internas de manta de sisal in natura e matriz de gesso com duas camadas de manta de sisal hornificada para cada produto antichama. Os resultados indicaram um padrão de superfície irregular com impurezas e ceras nas fibras in natura e maior rugosidade nas fibras após a hornificação contribuindo com a aderência do compósito, menor absorção d´água e maior resistência a flexão das mantas de sisal após o tratamento de hornificação.
A relação entre o microbioma intestinal e transtornos neuropsiquiátricos: Uma análise multidisciplinar
Authors: Rozeira Carlos Henrique Barbosa , Matos Maria de Lourdes Ferreira Medeiros de , Matos Alcemar Antônio Lopes de , Santos Fernando Basílio dos , Silva Marcos Fernandes da , Rozeira Carlos Felipe Barbosa
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Este capítulo investiga a interconexão entre o microbioma intestinal e os transtornos neuropsiquiátricos, explorando sua influência na saúde física e bem-estar emocional. A pesquisa se propõe a fornecer uma análise abrangente e atualizada sobre o tema, destacando implicações clínicas e terapêuticas. Metodologia: Trata-se este estudo de uma revisão de literatura de cunho qualitativo embasado na análise de artigos digitais que abordam a microbiota intestinal e sua conexão com a saúde mental. Justificativa: A compreensão da influência do microbioma intestinal nos transtornos neuropsiquiátricos é de categórica importância para a prática clínica contemporânea. Essa pesquisa busca preencher uma lacuna no conhecimento atual, fornecendo insights valiosos para profissionais de saúde e contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de abordagens terapêuticas inovadoras. Resultados: Os resultados da revisão demonstram de forma inequívoca a complexa interação entre o microbioma intestinal e a saúde neuropsicológica. Fica clara a influência desse ecossistema microbiano na modulação do sistema nervoso central, afetando diretamente processos cognitivos e emocionais. Adicionalmente, os estudos analisados ressaltam a importância de uma abordagem multidisciplinar na compreensão e tratamento eficaz dos transtornos neuropsiquiátricos. Dessa forma, a pesquisa não apenas corrobora a relevância do microbioma, mas também destaca a necessidade de estratégias terapêuticas personalizadas e inovadoras para otimizar os resultados clínicos. Considerações Finais: No contexto abordado, a colaboração entre profissionais de diversas áreas, como psicólogos, nutricionistas e médicos, surge como um elemento essencial. Cada especialidade contribui com um conhecimento único, possibilitando uma análise abrangente dos fatores biológicos, psicológicos e comportamentais que afetam essa complexa interação. Essa sinergia de saberes e habilidades é fundamental para a criação de intervenções personalizadas e eficazes, que não só tratam os sintomas, mas também promovem o bem-estar integral dos indivíduos. É por meio dessa abordagem multidisciplinar que podemos explorar plenamente o potencial das intervenções nutricionais na promoção da saúde mental e no tratamento de transtornos neuropsiquiátricos.
Uso do aplicativo “CountThings By Camera” como ferramenta auxiliar na contagem de conídios de Colletotrichum falcatum
Authors: Silva Tatiane Carla , Souza Daniel Macedo de
Published: October 2023

Nesta obra, a tradicional câmara de Neubauer encontra a inovação do aplicativo "CountThings By Camera", unindo tradição e tecnologia na contagem precisa de conídios. Enquanto a câmara de Neubauer é uma ferramenta valiosa e historicamente comprovada, o processo manual associado a ela pode ser demorado e sujeito a erros. O aplicativo "CountThings By Camera" surge como uma alternativa moderna, prometendo rapidez e precisão. Os autores conduzem os leitores através de experimentações detalhadas, demonstrando a eficácia do aplicativo no mundo da micologia. O livro ressalta a importância de adaptar-se às inovações tecnológicas e serve como um guia para pesquisadores e estudantes que buscam otimizar seus métodos de pesquisa. Esta obra é um convite à reflexão sobre o potencial das ferramentas digitais na ciência moderna e é essencial para todos os interessados na interseção da biologia com a tecnologia.
"Only those who like flour are those who know how to sift": Possibility of developing the associated production in the Farinheiras of the Carlos Marighella settlement in Poxoréu/MT
Authors: Monlevade Ana Paula Bistaffa de , Ribeiro Marcela de Almeida Silva , Siqueira Sandra Maria de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

The present study aimed to present the associated production as a possibility of collective performance of the families, in the production of cassava flour - currently produced in an individualized way - of the Carlos Marighella settlement in the municipality of Poxoréu/MT, with a view to adding value in the food production process, facing the market that has become scarce, due to the advancement of the Brazilian economic recession. By launching the gaze on the Mato Grosso territory we refer to the historical process that has set up the existing land structure today, In which this settlement, as well as the families belonging to it, are experiencing today. With this, there is a search for alternatives of survival, on the part of the settlers. Thus, it is presented as resistance to the current conjuncture that, individually, will direct them to the deepening of the precarization of work. Thus, the proposal for this study presented, points to a positive alternative, collectively creating a new form of survival and mutual help, without necessarily relying on state support.
Introdução à subestação e seus principais equipamentos
Authors: Monteiro Paulo Roberto Duailibe
Published: October 2023

Este livro se destina a profissionais da Engenharia Elétrica que atuam na área de projetos, principalmente aqueles que estão iniciando nessa atividade. Com base na experiencia acumulada ao longo dos anos procurou-se colocar à disposição dos engenheiros e projetistas informações de normas e boas práticas de engenharia acessíveis num só lugar de forma a proporcionar uma aplicação fácil e direta. Paulo Roberto
The physiotherapist in primary health care: Perception of patients treated at the physiotherapy outpatient clinic in the municipality of Pinheiros - ES
Authors: Emili Soares Tonon Rocha Mércia , Brandão Amorim Patrícia , Antunes Ribeiro Laís , Casagrande Oliveira Petrila , Pereira da Silva Larissa
Published: October 2023

Introduction: For a long time, Physical Therapy was summarized as rehabilitation, after many discussions, the physical therapist becomes a professional active in prevention and health promotion, starting to be part of primary health care, focusing on analyzing the reports of patients who are treated in primary care and how the applicability of possible methods existing within the profession is being. Objective: The objective of the present study was to analyze the perception of patients treated at the Physical Therapy outpatient clinic in the city of Pinheiros - ES and to see the importance of the professional's participation in this environment. Methodology: This is a quantitative, exploratory and descriptive research, where the main complaints and perception of Physical Therapy patients in the public sector of the city of Pinheiros - ES were studied. Results: It was observed that (56%) of the patients perceive little improvement with the treatment, that (28%) they prefer to receive the physiotherapist at their home, that the physiotherapist always clarifies the patients' doubts (68%), that the patients feel safe with the physiotherapeutic conducts (76%), but that they do not see much improvement with the treatment, (96%) of the patients consider the physiotherapist kind and treats them with respect. Conclusion: It is concluded that the perception of users who undergo Physical Therapy in the public sector is positive, even if they see few improvements in their treatment, due to the few sessions, but it ends up leaving something to be desired in terms of the physical therapist clearly explaining the treatment that will be performed.
The foundations of Homeopathy and its use in the SUS: An integrative review
Authors: Salvador Ariel Camille Alves , Rocha Emily Aparecida Almeida , Costa Kamila Souza , Costa Mariana Camargos da , Azevedo Daniela Quadros de
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of Homeopathy in the SUS, analyzing the existing prejudices and contrasting them with scientific results, using a literature review. Methodology: A narrative literature review was carried out  and the search for articles occurred through  the use of the descriptors inserted in the MeSH: "Homeopathy" and "Unified Health System". The Boolean operator "AND" was used between the combinations. The inclusion criteria were articles related to the selected descriptors, with English and Portuguese language and between 2007-2022. We found 8 articles in Scielo and 17 in pubmed, totaling 25 articles. Results: Homeopathy is a medicinal treatment and secular practice. However, despite being regulated by the SUS, homeopathic therapy is not widespread in Brazil, since there are difficulties in the development of research in the area, either due to methodological difficulties or financial support. Discussion: The low use of Complementary Therapies in the SUS may be associated with the lack of knowledge about such practices by health professionals, who in turn are unaware of the existence of the PNPIC, as well as the lack of disciplines that address this theme in undergraduate courses. Even though it is a practice used for more than two centuries in several countries, Homeopathy remains marginalized in the face of modern scientific rationality because it is based on unorthodox principles, which challenge the linear thinking characteristic of the paradigm of traditional science, which presupposes objectivity, stability and simplicity. Conclusion: Humanizing patient care, adopting preventive practices to cope with diseases, building a healthy life, recovering the understanding of the health-disease concept, are the principles that guide SUS policies and that meet the fundamentals of Homeopathy. In addition, its inclusion in the SUS makes it possible to expand the universe of users, configuring the citizen's right to choose. This work suggests more in-depth research on the subject and improvements in communication between health professionals.
A literature review: Bacterial resistance
Authors: Silva Janielly Maria da
Published: October 2023

The discovery and use of antibiotics was a major step forward for global public health. Since then, it has been possible to treat several types of infection with this class of drugs. For a long time, it was done in a disorderly way, which caused the most resistant bacteria to emerge. This work addresses how these microorganisms acquire this resistance, and the consequences. The present study aimed to analyze, through a literature review, about bacterial resistance, thus also showing the consequences and solutions to alleviate the situation. To this end, a bibliographic review of articles and books was carried out on several websites, available in the Google Scholar electronic library, Scielo. This is a topic that deserves attention today.
The main measures adopted for vector and parasitological control of malaria: A systematic review
Authors: Impondo Lima Bruno
Published: October 2023

Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, which for many years have created serious public health problems worldwide, being one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years of age and pregnant women. One of the most common forms of transmission is through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Due to the lack of an effective vaccine so far, several interventionist measures are carried out to combat it through insecticides against insect vectors. To this end, mosquito nets treated with insecticides based on pyrethroids or deltamethrin have been developed over the years, which facilitated the reduction of malaria transmission in many countries that used them. In addition, there is Causal Chemoprophylaxis (QC), which the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends for use preferably for people classified in the risk group due to the adverse effects that these drugs cause in the victim. This work aims to carry out a survey of the scientific evidence on the main strategies that are adopted for the control of the vector and the malaria parasite, in the period between 2012 and 2020. In this logic, a search was carried out for scientific articles, whose approach was related to the intervention actions used to control the malaria vector and parasite. In this way, a search was made for scientific articles available exclusively in the Scielo journal database, where the articles were filtered, strictly taking advantage of those published in the period from 2012 to 2020. As controlled descriptors, the terms and expressions “control”, “Malaria”, with the Boolean interposition “AND”. 35 articles were obtained, of which 16 were excluded for not addressing the subject of intervention actions for malaria control. Of the 19 selected studies, 12 specifically reported malaria vector or parasite control strategies while 7 dealt only with action plans used for malaria epidemiological surveillance. It is recommended that the next research to be carried out, research more about natural products of plant origin considered promising for a possible replacement of such antibiotics.
Incorporating isoniazid in clay minerals as a mean of leveraging drug effectiveness: A study review
Authors: Pinheiro Gilmar de Oliveira , Carvalho Thamyres , Batista Jumara , Arjona Jessica , Nascimento Vitoria Souza de Oliveira , Diaz Francisco Valenzuela
Published: October 2023

Tuberculosis is a globally widespread infectious disease with elevated transmissibility and expressive mortality rate. It affects people throughout all age groups causing a strong economic impact on public health systems. Isoniazid, which was launched in the market in the 60’s, has been the most effective antimicrobial drug for the treatment of tuberculosis so far. However, this is a long treatment with many adverse effects resulting in poor patient compliance. Therefore, it is necessary to develop oral intake systems that minimize the adverse effects of the drug to guarantee patients adherence to the treatment. Over the last decade, extensive research has shown that the development of controlled release systems is an effective way of addressing isoniazid’s adverse effects. The intercalation of isoniazid in clay minerals such as bentonites present highly promising results. The present study review seeks to summarize and allow readers to understand the most recent published articles and research on this subject.