bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Questões de raça e colonialidade em O quarto de Giovanni, de James Baldwin
Authors: Castro Susana de
Published: December 2022

Este texto apresenta o segundo romance escrito por James Baldwin, O quarto de Giovanni desde uma perspectiva do debate sobre as raízes do racismo nos EUA. Aqui, a autora procura mostrar que a preocupação principal do autor era mostrar as bases racistas da identidade nacional americana, assim como a relação entre a insegurança sexual do homem gay branco americano e o racismo.
“Precisão” e política
Authors: Ahlert Martina
Published: December 2022

Este artigo é sobre a “precisão”, uma palavra que anuncia as adversidades enfrentadas pelas pessoas no interior de Maranhão. Discuto essa categoria a partir de uma etnografia realizada, nos últimos anos, em Codó, com pessoas de religião afro-brasileira e com quebradeiras de coco babaçu. Invisto em uma abordagem etnográfica da política institucional, vista a partir da “precisão”, que revela a distância entre as pessoas e os políticos, as formas de “exploração” e as estratégias utilizadas para manter a vida. Argumento que a política é vista como uma aposta ou “vereda”, no âmbito de uma sofisticada forma de perceber as relações sociais.
Programa de transferência de renda
Authors: Pinto Michele de Lavra
Published: December 2022

O artigo descreve e analisa o cotidiano da família Silva a partir do consumo e do dispêndio do dinheiro oriundo do programa de Transferência de Renda Bolsa Família. Falar sobre o Programa Bolsa Família (PBF) por meio da história de uma das mulheres participantes deste estudo e sua família é contar um pouco acerca da sua trajetória e história de vida. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa etnográfica. Foram quatro anos de convivência, visitas e conversas. A partir das observações, constatamos que as famílias em situação de extrema pobreza, como a família Silva, são consideradas pobres a partir dos critérios “formais” do programa – renda per capita − e “informais” dos moradores da favela (moradia, trabalho etc.). Entretanto, sofrem uma “vigilância da pobreza”, baseada em um discurso moralizante sobre o que e como consumir.
Prevalencia de enfermedades y síntomas respiratorios en colonias anfitrionas de mineras pétreas en San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México
Authors: Mazariegos García Blanca Eneida , González Figueroa Gerardo Alberto , Gutiérrez  Villalpando Verónica , Álvarez Gordillo Guadalupe del Carmen , Salvatierra Izabá Ernesto Benito
Published: December 2022

Introducción: el estudio estimó la tasa de prevalencia de enfermedades y síntomas respiratorios agudos (ESRA) y sus factores de riesgo (FR). Se llevó a cabo en tres colonias anfitrionas: Salsipuedes (200 viviendas), San Miguel (35) y Ampliación San Miguel (9) de la región sureste de la Ciudad de San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México, donde se ubica la minera pétrea de arena y grava para construcción de carreteras y viviendas, desde hace 35 años. Metodología: se realizó un estudio transversal epidemiológico; se inició con un censo de población y 156 hogares (el 63.9 % del total) aceptaron participar en la encuesta, así, se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado con preguntas cerradas y abiertas a un mayor de edad de cada familia. Por un lado, las preguntas cerradas se orientaron a identificar los signos y los síntomas de enfermedades incidentes y prevalentes; por otro lado, se hicieron seis preguntas abiertas cualitativas relacionadas con cómo se considera la actividad del banco de arena existente en cada barrio, a fin de conocer las percepciones del riesgo social, ambiental y de salud, y su posible asociación con habitar en colonias limítrofes con la minera. Resultados: la tasa de prevalencia de ESRA en Salsipuedes fue del 5.6 %, en San Miguel del 12.0 % y en Ampliación San Miguel del 21.9 % (TP total=7.6 %) (p ≤ 0.05). Se exploraron nueve variables socioeconómicas, de ellas, cinco (pared de madera de la vivienda, proximidad de la colonia, proximidad de la carretera internacional, tenencia del hogar y percepción de salud) se asociaron estadísticamente con la actividad minera pétrea con un valor de significancia estadística de p ≤ 0.05. Conclusiones: las actividades de minería repercuten en las ESRA y se vinculan a la proximidad y las condiciones de la vivienda, asimismo, influyen en las percepciones negativas de la salud y el ambiente.
Estudos sobre covid-19 e reflexos sobre a saúde em territorios vulneráveis e em favelas: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Costa Graciane Oliveira , Mello José André Villas Boas
Published: December 2022

A pandemia da covid-19 trouxe vários impactos sociais de maneira global, contudo, a favela e suas comunidades são considerados grupos com maior vulnerabilidade. A ausência de saneamento básico, as residências precárias, a baixa renda ou nenhuma, e o desemprego são fatores que difere os impactos gerados pela covid-19 sobre esse público específico, se comparado com as demais localidades. Tendo tais parâmetros estabelecidos como de grande preocupação, determinou-se a pergunta foco desta pesquisa: O que está sendo produzido pelos pesquisadores sobre a temática da COVID-19 em territórios vulneráveis e em favelas? Com o intuito de responder a pergunta investigativa e considerando que não há estudos que abordem esse assunto a partir de uma revisão sistemática, este artigo objetiva analisar a produção científica em periódicos indexados na coleção Web of Science sobre a COVID-19 e favelas. Como resultados, se identifica destaque na quantidade de estudos produzidos na índia e no Brasil, apesar de pouco citados, e que o mapa de co-ocorrência evidencia a potencialidade da receptividade de estudos temáticos sobre populações e sua realidade local de vulnerabilidade.
Asociación entre el consumo de tabaco y alcohol en mujeres de 15 a 49 años en Costa Rica, según los resultados de la Encuesta de Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia, 2018
Authors: Gómez González Daniela , Valverde Manzanares Cindy , Gamboa Gamboa Tatiana , Arias Jiménez Stephanie , Carrillo Barrantes Jorge Daniel
Published: December 2022

Este artículo analiza la asociación existente entre el consumo de tabaco y el consumo de alcohol en mujeres de 15 a 49 años en Costa Rica. Se trata de un estudio epidemiológico observacional de tipo transversal (n = 7.487), en el cual se valora, por medio de un diseño de regresión logística, parte de los datos provenientes de la Encuesta de Mujeres, Niñez y Adolescencia del año 2018. Se utilizaron las variables dependientes de consumo de tabaco y alcohol y las variables independientes de edad, zona, nivel educativo, situación marital y nivel socioeconómico. Los resultados confirman una relación entre el uso de tabaco y el de alcohol, cuya intensidad se modifica a partir de las variables descritas; en efecto, las mujeres que bebieron alcohol cuatro veces o más en el último mes tuvieron una prevalencia de consumo de tabaco más alta (OR = 18,80 [11,25-31.41]). Así mismo, quienes fuman diariamente tuvieron una prevalencia de consumo de alcohol inferior (OR = 4,09 [2,67-6,26]) a las que fuman ocasionalmente (OR = 8,86 [4,83-16,24]). Se concluye el vínculo entre el consumo de tabaco y el consumo de alcohol en mujeres de 15 a 49 años, con mayor frecuencia en jóvenes, solteras y residentes de la zona urbana.
Reviving Authenticity through Traditional Crafts and Folk Art in Hungary
Authors: Cseh Fruzsina
Published: December 2022

Folk art and applied folk art have been constantly shaped by cultural and political actors, as well as social and economic processes and the local society affected by them. In the context of these changes, the definitions of authentic, original, and genuine were given a new interpretation, which can be examined in different contexts. The question of authenticity in material folk art arose shortly after the birth of the concept of folk art and the “discovery” of folk art, and has accompanied the history of the revival of material folk art. Nevertheless, although discourses on the subject have been ongoing for a long time in the fields of folklore, theoretical works dealing with material folk art have not paid much attention to the issue of authenticity. The study first describes the contexts through which the issue of authenticity was articulated in artifact production inspired by folk art. The changed social conditions during the 20th century have also generated, and are still generating, new legal dilemmas in the field of artifact production at both community and individual levels, such as the extent to which folk art is individual or community-owned (taking into account the narrower and wider community), and the copyright of an authentic folk artist or craftsman or a creator recognized as a folk artisan. The questions lead to the evolution of the definition of authenticity and point out, among other things, the role that the issue of authenticity plays in the process of the heritagization of folk art.
Swimming competitions in the era of COVID-19: Lessons from successfully hosting the International Swimming League
Authors: Fülöp Gábor A. , Gógl Álmos , Lakatos Bálint , Sydó Nóra , Csulak Emese , Mester Bianka , Tóth Szabolcs , Petrov Árpád , Nagy Vivien Klaudia , Merkely Gergo , Merkely Béla
Published: December 2022

Background

Organization of mass sport events in the COVID-19 era is utterly complicated. Containments measures, required to avoid a virus outbreak, force athletes to compete under circumstances they never experienced before, most likely having a deleterious effect on their performance.

Purpose

We aimed to design a so-called athlete-friendly bubble system for the International Swimming League 2020 event, which is strict enough to avoid a COVID-19 outbreak, but still provides a supportive environment for the athletes.

Methods

To avoid the feeling of imprisonment, athletes were permitted to spend a certain amount of time in the parks surrounding the hotels. Such alleviations were possible to apply with strict adherence to the hygienic and social distancing protocols and regular COVID-19 testing. Evaluation of every COVID-19 positive case was key, and if prolonged PCR positivity or false positive PCR result was identified, the unnecessary quarantine was planned to be lifted. Return to play protocol (RTP) was planned, in case of a COVID-19 infection of an athlete inside the bubble. To test, if the athlete-friendly system provided a supportive environment, we evaluated athlete performance.

Results

11,480 PCR tests were performed for 1,421 individuals. 63 COVID-19 positive cases were detected, of which 5 turned out to be clinically insignificant, either because of prolonged PCR positivity or because of a false positive result. 93.1% of the positive cases were detected in the local crew, while no athlete got infected inside the bubble, as the two infected athletes were tested positive upon arrival. RTP was provided for two athletes. 85% of the athletes showed improvement during the bubble and 8 world records were broken.

Conclusion

The applied protocol proved to be effective, as no athlete got infected inside the bubble, moreover, the athlete-friendly system supported the athletes to improve their performance.
Response to Dr. Claudia Jahnel’s Critical Concepts in the Study of African Theologies
Authors: Nshimbi Kabamba
Published: December 2022

African theology, as Claudia Jahnel of the African Theologies Network perceives it, constitutes a conceptual map whose boundaries comprise critical concepts. These concepts include ghosts, conversion, feminism and Islam, to mention just four. This response to Jahnel’s “Critical Concepts in the Study of African Theologies” appreciates the Network African Theologies’ initiative to bring together black African and White European theologians to explore methodologies of African theologies. This timely collaboration goes a long way towards deconstructing white European biases against black Africans not only in material or political terms, but also in mental or theological terms. In other words, the European-African collaboration brings the conceptual African theological map closer to reality. However, the Network African Theologies needs to ensure that it does not succumb, albeit inadvertently, to the usual power imbalances between white Europe and black Africa in this commendable task.
South African Universities and the Question of Decolonization
Authors: Malinowski Radoslaw
Published: December 2022

Ernst Wolff, in his paper “South African universities and the question of decolonization,” addresses the issue of colonial legacy and decolonization in the context of philosophy. This response takes the argument of Wolf further, using the example of Church History Discipline. African Church History, or general history, is studied as long as it is useful to Western Legacy (Augustine, Origen) or has elements of Western participation (Portuguese missionaries, nineteenth century to Africa); besides this, African history is ignored and trivialised. Overcoming this prejudice will not only be an act of historical justice but also will create opportunity for African history philosophy to demonstrate its full potential.
African Theologies
Authors: Gruber Judith , Nnamunga Gerard
Published: December 2022

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Robert Schreiter
Authors: Van Doorn-Harder Nelly
Published: December 2022

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Interreligious Studies: Dispatches from an Emerging Field, edited by Hans Gustafson.
Authors: Mirza Younus
Published: December 2022

Interreligious Studies: Dispatches from an Emerging Field, edited by Hans Gustafson. Baylor University Press, 2020. 295 pp., Hb., £35. ISBN 978-1481312547
No Power Over God’s Bounty: A Christian Commentary on the “People of Scripture” in the Qur’an, by Pim Valkenberg.
Authors: Sydnor Jon Paul
Published: December 2022

No Power Over God’s Bounty: A Christian Commentary on the “People of Scripture” in the Qur’an, by Pim Valkenberg. Paris: Peeters, 2021. xv + 444 pages. $103 US. Series: Christian Commentaries on Non-Christian Sacred Texts. ISBN 978 9042941779
Toward a Comparative Theology of Liberation
Authors: Samuel Joshua
Published: December 2022

Comparative Theology is a promising academic discipline. Yet, Comparative Theology appears to lag behind liberation theologies when it comes to addressing unjust and oppressive social realities. This seems to be particularly true in the case of comparative theological projects related to Hinduism. Many comparative theologians engaging with Hinduism, with very few exceptions, have overlooked the injustices caused by caste and untouchability, which occupy an important place in the Indian culture. One of the possible ways of handling such issues is to allow Comparative Theology to enter into critical conversations with liberation theologies, which in this case is Dalit Liberation Theology. Such an integrated theology would open up possibilities of articulating a people-centered, non-identitarian, and interreligious Theology of Liberation.
Neighbors: Christians and Muslims Building Community, by Deanna Ferree Womack.
Authors: Mroz Kate
Published: December 2022

Neighbors: Christians and Muslims Building Community, by Deanna Ferree Womack. Westminster John Knox Press, 2020.
Modelowanie powierzchni na potrzeby grafiki 3D
Authors:   Dr, Uniwersytet Technologiczno-Humanistyczny w Radomiu, Wydział Transportu, Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Katedra Informatyki, Polska, Hermanowicz Artur
Published: December 2022

The paper presents selected problems related to the generation of three-dimensional graphics. Basic issues related to surface modeling are presented.
CODESYS – uniwersalne narzędzie do programowania sterowników PLC
Authors:   Dr inż., Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Kolegium Nauk Przyrodniczych, Centrum Dydaktyczne Nauk Techniczno-Przyrodniczych, Polska, Bartman Jacek , Sobczyński Dariusz ,   Dr inż., Politechnika Rzeszowska, Wydział Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Polska
Published: December 2022

The paper presents CoDeSys as a universal tool for PLC programming in compliance with the IEC-61131-3 standard. In the introduction to the paper, the expectations that should be placed on the PLC programming environment were defined. Then CoDeSys has been characterized, emphasizing its independence from the PLC manufacturer and the possibility of writing, simulating and visualizing programs without the need to own a physical device. The next part briefly discusses how to prepare the program and how to simulate and visualize its operation. In conclusion, an extremely current in the era of the COVID pandemic feature of the CoDeSys environment was pointed out, which is the possibility of its easy use for remote teaching of PLC programming.
Współczesne technologie programistyczne na przykładzie tworzenia aplikacji mobilnej „kalkulator”
Authors:   Dr, Uniwersytet Technologiczno-Humanistyczny w Radomiu, Wydział Transportu, Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Katedra Informatyki, Polska, Bartoszewski Artur
Published: December 2022

The paper presents selected problems concerning the development of mobile applications for Android on the example of the calculator program. The author demonstrated the possibilities of didactic application of this type of projects.
Wpływ technologii cyfrowych na kształtowanie się ludzkiej tożsamości w Chinach
Authors:   Ningbo University, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, Jiangbei District, China, Chen Chen
Published: December 2022

At the early stages of the Internet, it was only considered to be a communication tool. Nowadays, this network not only shaped itself into a new form of social life, but also brought about great changesin lifestyle. This is why, the Internet certainly has an impact on individual’s development. In the virtual world, people can shape their identity into whatever they want but it does not come without dangers. This article focuses on the self-image and identity of the youth in the modern media era and dilemmas they face in the process of identity construction.
OGD jako źródło danych w aplikacjach mobilnych
Authors:   Dr, Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie, Kolegium Analiz Ekonomicznych, Instytut Informatyki i Gospodarki Cyfrowej, Polska, Polańska Krystyna
Published: December 2022

OGD are crucial in terms of economic and business value, as well as achieving participatory democracy and civil society. It is enough to provide data sets collected and processed by the public administration in formats enabling their further application to trigger citizen’s creativity on how to exploit them usefully. These sets should be made available on the basis of open licenses so that software (apps) using them are as widely available to citizens as possible. The aim of the article is to show a relatively new channel of obtaining valuable data that can be conveniently used in apps interesting for society.
Sektorowa Mapa Kwalifikacji – graficzna reprezentacja Sektorowej Ramy Kwalifikacji na przykładzie sektora IT
Authors:   Dr, Wyższa Szkoła Humanitas, Sosnowiec, Polska, Morańska Danuta , Ostrowska Beata ,   Sektorowa Rada ds. Kompetencji Informatyki, Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne, Warszawa, Polska
Published: December 2022

The article presents the characteristics of the Sector Qualification Map for the IT Sector prepared by the Polish IT Society as part of the project “Development of Sector Qualification Maps based on the Sector Qualification Framework (divided into 2 parts)”. Reference number: IBE / 06/2020. It is to be one of the possibilities of practical use of the Sectoral Qualifications Framework in order to better manage qualifications in a given sector. The article is based on the Final Report of the completed project.
Ochrona danych osobowych w Kościele katolickim. Komentarz do Dekretu ogólnego Konferencji Episkopatu Polski w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych w Kościele katolickim z 2018 roku. Tom 1: Część 1. Kwestie wstępne Część 2. Preambuła
Authors: Kroczek Piotr , Skonieczny Piotr
Published: December 2022

Pierwszy tom komentarza do Dekretu obejmuje dwie części. W pierwszej z nich poruszono „Zagadnienia wstępne” z obszaru ochrony danych osobowych w Kościele, a tym, co szczególnie istotne, genezę Dekretu oraz reguły jego wykładni. Częś ci druga zwiera systematyczne wyjaśnienie „Preambuły” Dekretu. Komentarz oferuje uwagi teoretycznoprawne i praktyczne związane z ochroną danych w Kościele, a także uwagi odnoszące się do techniki legislacyjnej Dekretu. Autorzy formułują liczne postulaty de lege ferenda.
Increasing the Cognitive Potential of Medium-Sized Cities of Russia
Authors:   Volzhsky Institute of Economics, Pedagogy and Law, Vakarev Alexander , Medvedeva Lyudmila ,   Volzhsky Polytechnic Institute (branch) of Volgograd State Technical University, Vinogradov Valery ,   Volzhsky Institute of Economics, Pedagogy and Law
Published: December 2022

The current state of the world economy poses enormous difficulties for Russia, overcoming which requires the mobilization of all resources and, above all, the cognitive potential of scientists, specialists and the entire population of the country, its regions and municipalities. It is possible that the economic transformation will come from below, so the municipal level is no less important here than the national level. In this light, in Russian cities, as part of the creation of an import substitution program, work has already begun to enhance the use of the intellectual abilities of scientific personnel and the general population. An important event of such activity is establishing the Import Substitution Exchange on the basis of VPI (branch) VSTU. Its function is the accumulation and promotion of domestic developments and innovative ideas, products of cognitive activity of specialists and scientists. No less promising is the transformation of institutions of higher education into centers for the development and transfer of innovations. The purpose of the study is to consider the prospects for the development of the cognitive potential of medium-sized cities, to propose technologies for innovative transformations. Methods. General scientific methods will be involved: situational analysis and comparative comparison, as well as an excursion into the scientific publications of O.V. Inshakov. Results. The scientific significance in the field of fundamental and applied sciences of the works of O.V. Inshakov on multifactorial and multilevel models of social reproduction, the development of various types of settlements, the need to increase the cognitive potential of scientists and specialists at different levels of government.
Foreign Approaches to the Introduction of Gamification in Business and Enterprise Management
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Bagautdinova Yulia , Malinin Viktor ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Published: December 2022

The article explores the practice of gamification as a form of organization of business processes and management in foreign practice. The evolution of the theory and practice of using gamification in foreign companies has been studied, the scientific relevance of using gamification as an alternative to traditional forms of organizing business processes and management processes has been substantiated. Approaches to the organization of a gamified management process are typified based on the analysis of foreign practice. Based on the analysis of the economic efficiency of the practice of using elements of the game process in the construction of business processes and management chains, the conditions and limits for replacing traditional business activities with game forms are determined. Priority areas have been identified in which gamification as a form of organizing labor relations in a team can be recommended to an organization based on foreign experience. Based on the results of a review of the experience of using gamification in foreign companies, trends in the development of the phenomenon under consideration were identified, and the conditions for an «ideal» gamification process from the point of view of a mature foreign company were determined. Possible approaches to the construction of gamified teamwork are studied, taking into account the goals and objectives facing the team of employees. Based on the results of the work done, the author developed a system of criteria, which, in their opinion, should correspond to the management model in an organization focused on restructuring the management system and team building processes based on gamification.
Intellectual Analysis of Production Capabilities and Consumption of Agricultural Products in the Regions of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Petrova Elena , Kalinina Vera ,   Volgograd State University
Published: December 2022

Natural and climatic conditions in each region determine the specifics of agricultural development and are an important factor, as well as socio-economic potential in general. Agriculture is developing in absolutely all subjects of the Russian Federation, since it is a key criterion for ensuring food and national security of the country, also contributes to the organization of employment and self-employment in agricultural territories and attracting investment. The article examines and analyzes the trends and prospects for the development of agriculture in the Russian Federation at the present stage, assesses the level of self-sufficiency of Russia with basic agricultural products. An OLAP analysis of the production of agricultural products in the regions of Russia was carried out, including a cluster analysis of the production of crop products and separately animal husbandry, an interpretation of the selected clusters was given; a rating analysis of the consumption of crop products and separately animal husbandry. The choice of indicators is based on the designated most important indicators contained in the Doctrine of Food Security of the Russian Federation. The OLAP analysis of the production and consumption of agricultural products in the regions of the Russian Federation allows us to identify the regions in which the largest share of agricultural product production is concentrated. These regions are significant from the point of view of ensuring food security in Russia as a whole. It is from them that products will be supplied throughout the country.
PUBLICATIONS OF GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE PERM STATE UNIVERSITY (2021)
Authors:   Perm State University, Trubina I. K.
Published: December 2022

Bibliography and abstracts of books, textbooks and thematic editions of Geological Faculty of the Perm State University (2021 year) are presented.
AVALIAÇÃO DE WEBCONFERÊNCIAS POR ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO SUPERIOR A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Rosse Cássio , Silva dos Santos Georgianna , De Fátima Alves de Oliveira Maria
Published: December 2022

A Educação a Distância (EaD) é uma modalidade de ensino que vem ganhando mais espaço na educação superior brasileira. Com o advento de novas tecnologias da informação e comunicação, o uso de ferramentas como a webconferência, vem ganhando destaque na Tecnologia Educacional, pois possibilita uma comunicação em tempo real. Neste caminho, este trabalho objetiva avaliar a percepção de acadêmicos de um curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas semipresencial, a respeito do uso de webconferências em uma disciplina de primeiro período do curso. Participaram da pesquisa 207 estudantes que responderam a um questionário on-line após as sessões de webconferências da disciplina. As respostas foram analisadas segundo o processo de tematização proposto por Fontoura (2011). Segundo a percepção dos estudantes, as webconferências representam um recurso fundamental para sanar suas dúvidas, possibilitando maior compreensão dos conteúdos estudados. Apesar da característica marcante da sincronissidade, boa parte dos estudantes sugeriram que as webconferências pudessem ser gravadas e o material pudesse ser acessado em outros momentos e oportunidades. Há também forte demanda que outros cursos e disciplinas façam uso regular desse recurso, sugerindo que a ferramenta seja inserida e sistematizada no âmbito do Ensino Superior à Distância.
INTEGRAÇÃO DE TECNOLOGIAS NO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA — ESTUDO DE CASO EM UMA DISCIPLINA DE GRADUAÇÃO NA MODALIDADE EAD
Authors: Gomes de Campos Mara Lúcia , Daniel Fabio salvador
Published: December 2022

Integrar tecnologia no ensino é parte das atribuições docentes na atualidade. Interagir com ferramentas tecnológicas de forma confortável e segura é uma necessidade que demanda integração de diferentes bases de conhecimento. Neste artigo apresenta-se uma avaliação da integração tecnológica, segundo o modelo teórico Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge – TPACK (Conhecimento Tecnológico Pedagógico do Conteúdo – CTPC) das Unidades de Aprendizagem de uma disciplina de Química Geral ofertada na modalidade Ensino a Distância semipresencial em um curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas utilizando uma rubrica de avaliação da integração TPACK. Identificou-se que a disciplina apresenta forte integração tecnológica, pedagógica do conteúdo, porém não exemplar. Além disso verificou-se que suas unidades de aprendizagem possuíam características prioritariamente distributivas e interativas, com pouco espaço para colaboração. Os resultados obtidos com esta pesquisa são relevantes para o desenvolvimento de instrumentos e estratégias de formação docente para o uso de tecnologias em disciplinas de cursos à distância.
Neonatal abstinence syndrome hospitalizations in Canada: a descriptive study
Authors: Plouffe Rebecca , Grywacheski Vera , Luo Wei , Nelson Chantal , Orpana Heather
Published: December 2022

Objective

The objective of this paper is to describe the trend of newborn hospitalizations with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in Canada, between 2010 and 2020, and to examine severity indicators for these hospitalizations.

Methods

National hospitalization data (excluding Quebec) from the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s Discharge Abstract Database, from January 2010 to March 2021, and Statistics Canada’s Vital Statistics Birth Database were used. Analyses were performed to examine NAS hospitalizations by year and quarter, and by severity indicators of length of stay, Special Care Unit admission and status upon discharge. Severity indicators were further stratified by gestational age at birth.

Results

An increasing number and rate of NAS hospitalizations in Canada between 2010 (n = 1013, 3.5 per 1000 live births) and 2020 (n = 1755, 6.3 per 1000 live births) were identified. A seasonal pattern was observed, where rates of NAS were lowest from April to June and highest from October to March. Mean length of stay in acute inpatient care was approximately 15 days and 71% of NAS hospitalizations were admitted to the Special Care Unit. Hospitalizations for pre-term births with NAS had longer durations and greater rates of Special Care Unit admissions compared to term births with NAS.

Conclusion

The number and rate of NAS hospitalizations in Canada increased during the study, and some infants required a significant amount of specialized healthcare. Additional research is required to determine what supports and education for pregnant people can reduce the incidence of NAS hospitalizations.
Clinical features and outcomes of epidermolysis bullosa in thai children: A 20-Year review from a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Ekamon Niltem , Nootchanard Rujimethapass , Chonnakarn Sukhneewat , Wanida Limpongsanurak , Srisupalak Singalavanija
Published: December 2022

Background: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a heterogeneous genetic disorder with skin fragility. Only a few cases have been reported in Thailand. This study aims to determine the clinical characteristics, complications, and outcomes of EB stratified by subtype. Methods: A retrospective single-center study of EB patients at the Dermatology Unit, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, was reviewed from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2021. Diagnosis is based on clinical manifestations and some skin biopsies. Results: There were 38 enrolled patients, age range from 0 to 25 years with a male-to-female ratio of 1.1:1. Family history of EB and consanguineous marriage were found in 6 cases and 2 cases, respectively. The most common type of EB was dystrophic EB (DEB) (26 cases) (68.4%), including recessive DEB in 15 cases (39.5%) and dominant DEB in 11 cases (28.9%). Other types were EB simplex in 10 cases (26.3%) and junctional EB in 2 cases (5.3%). Common complications were cutaneous bacterial infection (39.5%), anemia (31.6%), failure to thrive (18.4%), and protein energy malnutrition (15.8%). Musculoskeletal (21.1%), gastrointestinal (13.2%), and eye complications (7.9%) were exclusively found in DEB. Nineteen patients (50%) received regular follow-ups with a median duration of 9 months (range = 0.5 to 248 months). The mortality rate was 31.6% (6/19). Five cases died from bacterial sepsis, while one case died from metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: DEB is the most common type of EB in Thai children, and bacterial sepsis is the predominant cause of death. Further multicenter and molecular genetic studies are recommended for a definite diagnosis.
Structure and features of amino acid sequences of Π-modules in OB-folds
Authors: Brazhnikov E.V. , Efimov A.V.
Published: December 2022

Stereochemical analysis has been performed for П-modules from the large set of non-homologous protein structures containing the OB-fold. That module consists of two β-strands connected by a loop and placed in different sheets in such a way which looks as Greek letter П. Total 70 non-homologous proteins at resolution not less than 2.5Å have been selected for the analysis from 265 suitable structures belonging to sixteen OB-fold super families. We have disclosed two types of П-modules: the fist with the connecting loop containing α-helix, and second one without helix. Entrance of protein chain into second β-sheet is carried out by the same arch with conformation βββαLβp. In most cases, 85 % of total, α-positions are occupied by glycine residue, while at entrance in the loop such residues are absent. Occupancy frequency of П-modules has been obtained in dependence on the loop length. Spatial pathway of structures of all modules are superimposed very well. Structural alignment of amino acid for П-module sequences allows us to determine the key positions of the hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and glycine residues.
Is the European Charter of Local Self-Government an Effective Instrument for the Protection of Local Autonomy in Poland?
Authors: Zakroczymski Stanisław
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The objective of this research is to examine whether the European Charter of Local Self-Government is, in practice, an effective instrument for the protection of the autonomy of local government in Poland, as well as well as to define the contribution of the Polish case law and administrative practice to the understanding of the principles of the Charter. The importance of the subject is strengthened by the political context. For many years, Poland was considered a model country safeguarding extensive local autonomy. Recently, however, recentralization trends have emerged in government policies. Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on the qualitative and quantitative empirical research of the case law and administrative practice with elements of doctrinal analysis.Findings: The Charter is present in the case law of the Constitutional Tribunal (22 judgments), administrative courts (166), and public administration bodies supervising local governments (49). The number is high compared to other CoE countries. The administrative courts seem to be more eager to adjudicate in favour of local governments in the cases in which the Charter is referred to.Academic contribution to the field: A specific Polish input to the application of the Charter is the frequent use of the principle of proportionality in the supervision of local governments, which serves the courts as a perfect tool for resolving ‘hard cases’ between the local government and central administration bodies. In several important judgments, Article 11 concerning the judicial protection of local governments was invoked to effectively strike down the law limiting the local governments’ access to court in specific cases.Practical implications: The research may be useful for local government representatives in formulating their litigation strategies, especially in legal disputes with central authorities.Originality/value: This research is the first all-embracing empirical research of the application of the Charter in a country’s legal practice. It shows original ways of the practical use of the Charter not described in the literature so far.
Implementation of BIM-GIS Geometry for User Navigation in the Indoor Environment: A Review
Authors:   Bahagian Kadaster, Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia, 50578 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia,, Syed Abdul Rahman Syed Ahmad Fadhli , Abdul Maulud Khairul Nizam ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,, Syed Mustorpha Sharifah Nurul Ain ,   Pusat Pengajian Sains Ukur dan Geomatik, Fakulti Senibina, Perancangan dan Ukur, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam,  Selangor, Malaysia, Shaharuddin Sarah ,   Pusat Pencerapan Bumi, Institut Perubahan Iklim (IPI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,, Che Ani Adi Irfan ,   Jabatan Seni Bina dan Alam Bina, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: December 2022

The integration between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) is frequently discussed from time to time due to the benefits offered, especially for user navigation in the building’s indoor environment. Inequality in terms of 3D geometry and level of detail was identified as contributing to the difficulty in integrating the two models. Although there are limitations, various studies have been conducted to improve the method of integration so that the data can be utilised successfully. Therefore, this paper focuses on reviewing relevant research papers to (1) identify the basic information and structure of BIM and GIS models, (2) study the relationship and integration that occurs between the two types of models at the model geometry level, and (3) identify the application of the user navigation to the indoor building environment and highlight the future direction for the integration of BIM and GIS study. From this study, it can be identified that the standardised geometry schemes are the keys to the success of BIM and GIS integration. It can indirectly enhance the interoperability of data and helps in the development of a holistic data model for a broader scope of application. Particularly in the era of rapid development of machine learning, deep learning and internet of things (IoT) technology, where the application of integrated products through semantic web methods is seen to have an expansive room to grow significantly for location-based services (LBS) and emergency application.
Current Filamentation and Switching Effect in Chalcogenide Glassy Semiconductors: A Review
Authors:   Ioffe Institute, Russia, Sovtus N.V. , Mynbaev K.D. ,   Ioffe Institute, Russia
Published: December 2022

A review on current filamentation and switching effect in chalcogenide glassy semiconductors (CGSs), which are promising materials for the development of phase change memory devices, is presented. First, a history of the research on CGSs and their properties is considered. Next, formation of a current filament in CGSs is discussed and the scale of heat release in the material as well as the geometric shape of the filament is analyzed. Finally, various hypotheses developed for the explanation of the switching effect in CGSs are reviewed. It is shown that the most relevant model of the switching effect in CGS is the model of multi-phonon tunneling ionization of the so-called ‘negative-U centers’. This model is based on the assumption that an avalanche-like increase in current at a certain point in time is associated with mass tunneling of electrons located on atoms, occuring due to thermal vibrations of atoms.
HUMAN-ORIENTED CONCEPT AS A CONDITION OF UKRAINE’S DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Makarenko P.
Published: December 2022

According to Ukrstat, 42.4 million people lived in Ukraine in 2018, but the population is declining every year. Under the current dynamics, by 2050 the population will decrease to 28.0 million people. Under such conditions, in the perspective of 10-20 years in Ukraine there will be a catastrophic shortage of labor resources. However, today the economically active population is 18 million people with an economically inactive population – 18.5 million people. In confirmation of this, the average number of full-time employees in April 2020 decreased by 171 thousand people compared to April 2019. The largest decreases were recorded in industry (-77.9 thousand people), health care (-49.7 thousand people) and agriculture, forestry and fisheries (-40.0 thousand people). In the Global Competitiveness Rating according to the World Economic Forum, Ukraine in 2019 ranked 85th out of 141 economies in the world. However, the best results of the Forum were recorded in the categories “Qualification of the population” (44th place, 69.9 points out of 100) and “Infrastructure” (57th place, 70.3 points out of 100), which were significantly higher than the average values of countries with below average income. Particularly noteworthy are the results of the subcategory “Qualification of the future workforce” – 26th place, 72.6 points out of 100. According to the Human Development Index, Ukraine in 2019 ranked 88th with an average index of 0.750. Over the last ten years, the increase in this index has been minimal. At the same time, research by the Finnish Economic Research Institute (ETLA) suggests that innovation or new marketing strategies can be used to continuously increase national competitiveness. In Finland, the main method of increasing competitiveness is investment in the quality of human capital, investment in education, which provides an opportunity to train qualified personnel and develop quality production. Therefore, the task of preserving and developing human capital becomes the main condition for further development of the country. But in the conditions of full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, partial destruction of its economy and mass displacement of the population this task becomes vital.
SADEYAĞIN FARKLI BİTKİSEL YAĞLARLA KİMYASAL İNTERESTERİFİKASYONU
Authors: AKTAŞ Ayşe Burcu , OKÇU Büşra Nur , YAMAN Deniz , BAYRAM Bilge Başak
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, sadeyağın farklı bitkisel yağlarla kimyasal interesterifikasyonu sonucu yeni bir yapılandırılmış yağ üretimi gerçekleştirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu amaçla bitkisel yağ tipi (ayçiçek ve fındık yağı) ve karışım oranları (50:50, 60:40, 70:30 g/g) faktör olarak dikkate alınarak bir faktöriyel deneme deseni oluşturulmuş ve 9 adet yapılandırılmış yağ üretilmiştir. Üretilen yağların serbest yağ asitliği, peroksit sayısı, kayma erime sıcaklıkları ve mono-di-trigliserit miktarları belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, Fourier dönüşümlü kızıl ötesi spektrofotometresi ile spektralar toplanarak interesterifikasyon sırasında yağların kimyasal yapılarında oluşan değişimler incelenmiştir. Veriler, varyans analizi (ANOVA) ve çok değişkenli (PCA) istatiksel yöntemler kullanılarak yorumlamıştır. Yapılandırılmış yağ üretiminde seçilen her iki yağ tipinin de sadeyağın yeniden yapılandırması açısından uygundur. İnteresterifiye yağlar oksidatif stabilite açısından değerlendirildiğinde 60:40 karışım oranının daha uygun olduğunu bulumuştur. Kimyasal interesterifikasyon sonrası üretilen yağların kayma erime sıcaklığının 22.65-28.35 °C aralığında değişmektedir. Üretilen yağlar, gıda sanayiinde, bisküvi, kraker, milföy üretimi gibi unlu mamüller sektöründe kullanılabilir.
KÂGİR BLOK ÜRETİMİNDE FARKLI ORİJİNLİ İKİ POMZANIN PERFORMANSLARI ÜZERİNE KARŞILAŞTIRMALI BİR ANALİZ: TOMARZA VE TATVAN ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: GÜNDÜZ Lütfullah , KALKAN Şevket Onur
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, ince, orta ve iri boyut pomza agrega olarak 0/4 mm, 4/8 mm 8/12 mm ebatlarda pomza agregalı hafif beton (PAHB) numuneleri üretilmiştir. Pomza agregaları Bitlis-Tatvan (BT) ve Kayseri-Tomarza (KT) olmak üzere iki farklı pomza ocağından elde edilmiştir. PAHB tasarımlarında ağırlıkça 30:50:20, 30:30:40 ve 20:50:30 olarak üç ince:orta:iri agrega oranı kullanılmıştır. Her bir grup için karışımda sırasıyla 130, 170, 200 ve 240 kg/m3 dozajlarında çimento kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın ikinci aşamasında, pomza agregalı kagir blok (PAKB), deneme küp numunelerinde kullanılan karışım oranları ile aynı şekilde tam ölçekli olarak üretilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, BT ve KT agregası ile hazırlanmış PAHB küp örneklerinde en yüksek dayanım değerleri 2.27 ve 3.18 MPa ile 240 kg/m3 çimento dozajına ve sırasıyla, 30:30:40 ve 30:50:20 agrega kullanım oranına sahip karışımlarda elde edilmiştir. Betonun yoğunluk seviyesi arttıkça kuruma büzülmesinin ve rutubet genleşmesinin arttığı ancak, agrega/çimento oranının artması ile azaldığı gözlemlenmiştir. Kagir bloklarda en düşük ısı iletkenlik katsayısına 0.120 W/mK ile BT pomza agregalı blok numunelerinde tespit edilmiştir.
APPLICATION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE(TiO2) NANOPARTICLE MATERIALS ON DOMESTIC WASTEWATER: REMOVAL OF POLLUTANTS
Authors: GÖÇER Serdar , KOZAK Melike , AYRANPINAR İrem , DUYAR Ahmet , KÖROĞLU Emre Oğuz , CIRIK Kevser
Published: December 2022

Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the earth's crust and is usually found in minerals such as rutile, ilmenite, and sphene. Adsorption, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes are used in water and wastewater treatment. Among these processes, photocatalysis has emerged as a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly treatment process for the treatment of wastewater with high pollutant content. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely used as a photocatalyst and adsorbent. Titanium dioxide nanoparticle material has been applied in various fields, including environmental water and wastewater treatment. In this study, treatment performance was investigated by using TiO2 nanoparticles for the removal of pollutants in domestic wastewater. System performance was evaluated in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and total nitrogen (TN). Different adsorbent concentrations (50-200 mg/L) and reaction times (15-90 min) were investigated at pH 7.2 to determine optimum conditions. Optimum adsorption concentration and reaction time were found to be 50 mg TiO2/L and 60 minutes, respectively. COD, DOC, and TN removal efficiencies were observed as 80%, 30%, and 35%, respectively. The obtained results showed that the removal efficiency of COD and DOC from domestic wastewater of TiO2 nanoparticles is high.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF CLASSIFICATION ALGORITHMS IN PREDICTION OF HEART FAILURE DISEASE
Authors: COŞKUN Cevdet , KUNCAN Fatma
Published: December 2022

Success rates and performances of Gaussian Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines, Linear Discriminant Analysis, Decision Tree and Random Forest classifier algorithms from machine learning methods were evaluated using the Heart Failure Prediction dataset. Label encoder method was used primarily in data preprocessing techniques on the data set. Catalog data (5 pieces) in the data set have been converted into numerical data. In addition, it was observed that there were negative values in the data in a field and this situation was converted to values in the range of 0 - 1 with min-max conversion methods. After the pre-processing, analyzes were made with classification algorithms. As a result of these analyzes, a success rate of 90.76% was achieved with the random forest algorithm, which is an ensemble classifier. In the study, 80% of the data was used for training and 20% for testing. Of the 184 data used for the test, 102 of them were patients with heart failure and 72 of them were from those without the disease. The success of the random forest algorithm in estimating those with heart failure disease was 93.1% (95 observations), and the success in predicting those without the disease was 87.8% (72 observations).