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APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO SISTEMA JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO A PARTIR DO PRECEDENTE JUDICIAL: A “RATIO DECIDENDI” DA SÚMULA VINCULANTE N° 11
Authors: PORTO GIOVANE MORAES , FRANZÉ LUÍS HENRIQUE BARBANTE
Published: December 2022

O presente texto analisa técnicas adotadas nos sistemas da “common law” e da “civil law” para a garantia da uniformização do entendimento jurisprudencial. Após, examina o instituto das súmulas vinculantes e a utilização de mecanismos próprios do precedente judicial, em especial, a “ratio decidendi” para o aperfeiçoamento da construção e aplicação das súmulas. Assim, analisar-se-á a súmula vinculante n° 11, verificando sua redação e os casos que embasaram sua criação, a fim de compreender e delimitar os requisitos para sua aplicação, implicando em uma segurança jurídica aos jurisdicionados e previsibilidade em sua aplicação, não ficando à mercê da consciência de cada julgador de forma solipsista. O objetivo desta pesquisa é buscar, na cultura da “common law”, critérios da “ratio decidendi” que gerem maior confiabilidade na aplicação da referida súmula, além de propor uma nova redação para a súmula. A metodologia utilizada é de caráter dedutivo a partir de pesquisa doutrinária e jurisprudencial, inclusive originária da cultura da “common law”. É esperado chamar atenção dos operadores do direito para a importância do debate sobre a necessidade de estabelecer critérios objetivos para a aplicação da Súmula Vinculante nº 11.10.12957/rfd.2020.36762
AS RESERVAS NATURAIS URBANAS COMO MATERIALIZAÇÃO DA AGENDA 2030 E DA NOVA AGENDA URBANA
Authors: Jurado Pérez Jorge Luis
Published: December 2022

O processo de expansão das cidades no mundo todo tem como consequência o surgimento de diversas problemáticas, sociais, econômicas e ambientais, cuja atenção é objeto de discussões pelos Estados no âmbito das Nações Unidas, onde foram elaborados planos de ação a longo tempo e cujo objetivo é o melhoramento da qualidade de vida das pessoas, a adaptação das cidades às mudanças climáticas, o uso sustentável dos recursos naturais e o crescimento planejado das mesmas.   Assim, no presente artigo se planteia a constituição de reservas naturais urbanas (RNU’s) como mecanismo dos governos locais para o cumprimento de tais planos de ação, especialmente da Agenda 20130 em seu objetivo de desenvolvimento sustentável número onze e da Nova Agenda Urbana. 10.12957/rfd.2020.40386
SEGURANÇA JURÍDICA EM DIREITO TRIBUTÁRIO, MODULAÇÃO DE EFEITOS E O ARTIGO 927 DO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL (LEI 13.105/2015)
Authors: Teodorovicz Jeferson
Published: December 2022

O presente trabalho busca compreender a modulação de efeitos em matéria tributária em relação ao sobreprincípio da segurança jurídica. A previsão legislativa da modulação de efeitos, antes primordialmente ligada ao controle concentrado de constitucionalidade, passa a ser gradualmente reconhecida no controle difuso, sobretudo em alteração de jurisprudência dominante e em sede de recursos repetitivos, passando também a ser incorporado no art.927, parágrafo 3ª do Novo CPC (Lei 13.105/2015). O estudo verificou, partindo de revisão bibliográfica, que os primeiros – e importantes – impactos dessa nova realidade legislativa já podem ser observados na realidade doutrinária e jurisprudencial brasileira. 10.12957/rfd.2020.41273
A COOPERAÇÃO JURÍDICA INTERNACIONAL COMO FERRAMENTA DE COMBATE À CORRUPÇÃO
Authors: De Sousa Rodolpho Freitas , Rocha Raphael Vieira da Fonseca
Published: December 2022

A temática proposta em questão encontra sua gênese em problemas a serem desenvolvidos durante o curso do estudo e pesquisa. O questionamento que fica é: Como a cooperação jurídica internacional contribui para o combate a corrupção; quais são os mecanismos dessa cooperação para o diálogo com outros ordenamentos jurídicos; a operação lava jato está fazendo uso dessa cooperação; e, por fim, qual legado está sendo deixado com a cooperação dentro da operação lava jato? Diante dessas inquietações é possível, de antemão, lançar hipóteses que poderão orientar o leitor durante o curso da leitura e guiá-lo ao melhor entendimento, restando hipóteses como: A cooperação jurídica internacional possibilita um maior engajamento de operações da Polícia Federal e atos jurídicos no âmbito internacional; acordos entre o Brasil e diversos países já possibilitam o diálogo internacional; a operação lava jato faz uso dessa cooperação para buscar dinheiro fruto de evasão de divisas e na procura de fugitivos da justiça brasileira; a operação lava jato deixa um marco na justiça brasileira diante das mais recentes fases que desencadearam em processos envolvendo dinheiro público em associação à corrupção e a lavagem deles, por isso, o debate acerca dos institutos da Cooperação Jurídica Internacional poderá ser de grande valia para entender acordos entre países, assistências mútuas e afins, uma vez que tais acordos serviram como pedra angular para ações deflagradas que coibiram atos criminosos frutos de corrupção. Por isso, o presente trabalho perpassará pela análise de Tratados Internacionais, Convenções e acordos bilaterais, trilhando caminho pelo exame dos institutos da Cooperação Jurídica Internacional, pelo estudo da gênese da Operação Lava Jato e, por fim, pela aplicabilidade dos institutos da Cooperação na referida operação. A metodologia a ser empregada para o desenvolvimento deste artigo será dedutivo, associado também com pesquisa bibliográfica legislativa, análise de tratados bilaterais do Brasil, legislação comparada, pesquisa documental e análise estatística. A pesquisa acerca da Operação Lava Jato se dará através de análise bibliográfica de processos pertinentes, dados disponíveis por órgãos oficiais e demais meios dedutivos. 10.12957/rfd.2020.41282
O MINISTÉRIO PÚBLICO E A LIBERDADE DE EXPRESSÃO DOS SEUS MEMBROS
Authors: De Araujo Valter Shuenquener , Porfiro Camila Almeida
Published: December 2022

RESUMO: O presente artigo analisa os limites da liberdade de expressão dos membros do Ministério Público à luz do direito brasileiro e internacional. Em primeiro lugar, serão explorados o conteúdo e os limites desse direito fundamental, que ostenta posição preferencial no sistema constitucional pátrio. Em seguida, far-se-á um exame crítico dos deveres funcionais de promotores e procuradores previstos na legislação, com ênfase nos fundamentos e objetivos institucionais do Ministério Público. Por fim, com base na orientação do Conselho Nacional do Ministério Público e de órgãos do Direito Internacional, serão apresentados parâmetros para a manifestação desses agentes, notadamente para fins de aplicação de sanções disciplinares.10.12957/rfd.2020.49635
A CRISE DE SEGURANÇA JURÍDICA NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO: O CASO DO PAGAMENTO NA DENÚNCIA ESPONTÂNEA ATRAVÉS DA COMPENSAÇÃO TRIBUTÁRIA
Authors: Marrafon Marco Aurélio , Dayan Thiago
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo tem por objeto evidenciar a crise do princípio da segurança jurídica no pensamento jurídico brasileiro a partir de uma análise do caso específico da possibilidade da compensação como meio apto a ensejar os benefícios da denúncia espontânea em matéria tributária. Para tanto, parte da constatação da crise dos postulados modernos que ensejaram a crença na certeza do direito como origem do voluntarismo judicial, analisa o instituto da denúncia espontânea e a legislação tributária em torno dos conceitos de pagamento e meios de extinção da obrigação tributária e promove o debate acerca dos entendimentos divergentes no âmbito da Receita Federal do Brasil – RFB, do Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais – CARF e do Superior Tribunal de Justiça – STJ. Ao final, pugna pelo resgate do necessário comprometimento constitucional com a segurança jurídica à luz da revalorização da legislação, sem incorrer em abstrações juspositivistas.10.12957/rfd.2020.53376
A TRIBUTAÇÃO DO ISS NO FORNECIMENTO DE MÃO DE OBRA
Authors: Carneiro Amanda Maciel , Raupp Fabiano Maury
Published: December 2022

O artigo objetiva analisar a tributação do Imposto sobre Serviços (ISS) no fornecimento de mão de obra, item 17.05 da lista de serviços da Lei Complementar  Federal 116/2003. De competência municipal, o ISS é um dos três impostos privativos do Município, correspondendo à grande parte da arrecadação própria destes. A comum confusão entre o fornecimento de mão de obra e o agenciamento de mão de obra, item 17.04 da mesma lista, impacta diretamente na tributação dessas atividades, e consequentemente, na arrecadação municipal, eis que atuam sobre fatos geradores e bases de cálculo distintas. A análise de ambos os institutos, com suas similaridades, distanciamentos e características, permite a necessária diferenciação dos serviços e auxilia na correta tributação, servindo de base tanto para a auditoria fiscal quanto para os contribuintes, a fim de não se verem em dívida com o fisco quando em fiscalização, impactando positivamente na arrecadação tributária local e permitindo maior satisfação dos anseios sociais.
A EXTENSÃO DA LICENÇA-MATERNIDADE À MULHER NÃO GESTANTE EM RELACIONAMENTO HOMOAFETIVO: ANÁLISE À LUZ DO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: De Aquino Paula Teles , Gomes Isabela Monteiro
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo objetiva fazer uma análise acerca da possibilidade da extensão da licença-maternidade à mulher não gestante em relacionamento homoafetivo. Toma-se como base um acórdão do Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo, o qual foi objeto de exame do Recurso Extraordinário nº 1.211.446, ocasião na qual o Supremo Tribunal Federal entendeu estar presente a repercussão geral sobre o tema. Faz-se um estudo jurisprudencial quanto à matéria, através de decisões de 2ª instância, apresentando os argumentos utilizados pelas correntes majoritária e minoritária. Analisam-se, ainda, três entendimentos doutrinários sobre o assunto: o primeiro entende pela impossibilidade da extensão; o segundo pelo estabelecimento de uma licença-parental única para o casal, sem distinção entre licença-maternidade e paternidade; e o último pela possibilidade de extensão do direito. Além disso, é realizada uma avaliação das normas e princípios do ordenamento pátrio que regulamentam a matéria, para se chegar às conclusões relativas à possibilidade de extensão da licença-maternidade a essas mulheres. Para tal, utiliza-se o método indutivo mediante pesquisa jurisprudencial, bibliográfica documental e descritiva.
A APLICABILIDADE DO INSTITUTO DA ESTERILIZAÇÃO COMPULSÓRIA DA PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA DIANTE DAS MODIFICAÇÕES TRAZIDAS PELA LEI 13.146/15 – ESTATUTO DA PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA
Authors: Cachapuz Rozane Da Rosa , Paulino Ana Paula Nacke , Ribeiro Fernanda Hauagge
Published: December 2022

A Lei nº 13.146/15 – Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência, trouxe significativas alterações no âmbito da capacidade e incapacidade civil, revogando disposições dos artigos 3º e 4º da Lei nº 10.406/02 - Código Civil Brasileiro. No referido Estatuto, o legislador preocupou-se em garantir a plena capacidade do deficiente com relação aos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos, bem como a capacidade de realizar um planejamento familiar, mas tal garantia acabou por culminar na vedação do instituto da esterilização compulsória, antes permitido pela Lei nº 9.263/96 - Lei de Planejamento Familiar. Assim, através do método dedutivo, com pesquisas em fontes bibliográficas, artigos científicos e legislação pertinente, observou-se que as alterações trazidas pelo Estatuto geram insegurança jurídica aos operadores do Direito, pois a generalização da plena capacidade civil das pessoas com deficiência esbarra muitas vezes em realidade diversa, sendo necessário que o intérprete da norma não se atenha somente à ela, utilizando também, para a resolução do caso concreto, a técnica de ponderação de normas e princípios.
APLICAÇÃO DO REGIME DE RECUPERAÇÃO FISCAL EM FACE DA AUTONOMIA CONSTITUCIONAL DAS UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS: UMA LEITURA CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: Ribeiro Ricardo Lodi , Da Nóbrega Henrique Couto
Published: December 2022

O artigo pretende analisar, a partir da experiência vivida no Estado do Rio deJaneiro, as implicações entre o novo Regime de Recuperação Fiscal, destinado a sanar ascontas dos entes subnacionais em dificuldade fiscal, e a regra de autonomia de gestãofinanceira das universidades públicas, que tem previsão no art. 207, da Constituição Federal. 10.12957/rfd.2021.61599
DIREITO E LITERATURA: A PRESENÇA DE MAKUNAIMA
Authors: Mendes Alexandre F. , Serrão Adriana
Published: December 2022

Às vésperas da celebração do centenário da Semana de Arte Moderna de 1922, já é possível afirmar que o momento é de reavaliação e busca de novos sentidos para o legado modernista no Brasil. O marco coincide com uma grande perplexidade em relação ao contexto político, econômico-social e ambiental do país, induzindo novas interrogações e angústias quanto ao nosso futuro próximo. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar, a partir de novas leituras que estão sendo realizadas da rapsódia de Mario de Andrade, Macunaíma: o herói sem nenhum caráter (1928/2017), uma dupla emergência: a) primeiro, a presença cada vez mais forte de vozes e narrativas indígenas na arte brasileira, incluindo releituras realizadas a partir do mito de Makunaima; b) segundo, uma dinâmica que acompanha a re(existência) da arte indígena, mas que desagua, dessa vez, em redes de atuação jurídica protagonizadas por representantes do próprios povos originários.
UM MAPA DA EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA DA REDE DE EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA MUNICIPAL DE OURO PRETO-MG
Authors: Gomes mattos Layla Júlia , Abreu Costa Ana Maria
Published: December 2022

Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo cujo objetivo central foi mapear os estudantes público-alvo da Educação Inclusiva matriculados na rede de ensino municipal de Ouro Preto – MG, incluindo os 12 distritos. Como objetivos específicos buscamos: identificar ano de escolaridade, necessidade educacional específica e escola em que estão matriculados estudantes público-alvo da Educação Inclusiva matriculados na rede ensino municipal de Ouro Preto – MG no ano de 2022; identificar se há oferta de AEE e como ela ocorre; e apresentar características gerais da identificação e encaminhamento desses estudantes no município. Para isso, realizamos uma análise documental de fichas de acompanhamento dos estudantes; planilha correspondente aos dados das fichas; lista de escolas que oferecem Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) e que contam com sala de recursos e/ou sala de recursos multifuncionais; o edital de contratação de profissionais para AEE e edital de contratação dos monitores educacionais. Identificamos que a rede municipal conta com 114 estudantes matriculados da Educação Infantil ao Ensino Fundamental, com necessidades educacionais específicas diversas como Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), Deficiência intelectual, Surdez entre outros, sendo apoiados por monitores e/ou professores especializados. Das 28 escolas referente a matrícula desses estudantes, 5 contam com AEE junto à sala de recursos.
A ESCOLARIZAÇÃO DE ESTUDANTES COM DEFICIÊNCIA MÚLTIPLA: ATUAÇÃO E FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE NA PERSPECTIVA INCLUSIVA
Authors: Rocha Maíra Gomes de Souza da
Published: December 2022

O artigo discute questões relacionadas à escolarização de estudantes com deficiência múltipla e como a atuação docente pode colaborar para a aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento. Para tanto, problematiza a respeito da formação docente para a atuação no cenário educacional na perspectiva da educação inclusiva. Esses aspectos são discutidos a partir de dados de duas pesquisas cujos sujeitos são docentes e seus estudantes com deficiência múltipla. Em ambos os estudos, foram adotados os pressupostos da pesquisa qualitativa, sendo que em um realizou-se pesquisação e outra pesquisa do tipo etnográfica. Como principais resultados, destacamos: a necessidade de que haja maior investimento em iniciativas institucionais para a formação de profissionais da educação de acordo com os desafios presentes no cotidiano escolar; a complexidade das práticas pedagógicas com estudantes com esse tipo de deficiência; dificuldade na efetivação de trabalho colaborativo na prática pedagógica com esse público; necessidade de efetivação da escolarização para além do acesso, colaborando para o desenvolvimento dos sujeitos.
Attack is the best defence for Ofsted compliance
Authors: Adamson Rachel
Published: December 2022

Do you have something to share, reflect on or provoke thinking around? Write to the editor: angelica.celinska@markallengroup.com
Labour early years policy
Authors: Cowley Sue
Published: December 2022

The Labour Party has recently made a series of announcements about its plans for the early years sector, which will be considered for inclusion in its next General Election manifesto. Sue Cowley looks at recent Labour policy announcements, including a report from the Council of Skills’ Advisors, which made recommendations about skills and learning under a future Labour government.
Early goals
Authors: Celinska Angelica
Published: December 2022

Melody Gater, BA Early Childhood Student, early years practitioner and mother, tells us about her journey into working with children starting early, and how having her own child alongside studying has significantly added to her knowledge of children's development.
The role of gesture
Authors: Kay Maria
Published: December 2022

This month Maria Kay considers the role of gesture and how this supports children's development of language and literacy skills. This could prove an interesting read for families to help them understand the importance of gesture.
Drug Breakdown: Losartan
Authors: Rees Sharon
Published: December 2022

In this column, Sharon Rees aims to refresh knowledge and interest in some of the commonly used drugs in a series of tweets. This month she is talking about #losartan
Variation in timely surgery for severe open tibial fractures by time and place of presentation in England from 2012 to 2019
Authors: Shah Anjali , Judge Andrew , Griffin Xavier L.
Published: December 2022

Aims

Several studies have reported that patients presenting during the evening or weekend have poorer quality healthcare. Our objective was to examine how timely surgery for patients with severe open tibial fracture varies by day and time of presentation and by type of hospital. This cohort study included patients with severe open tibial fractures from the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN).

Methods

Provision of prompt surgery (debridement within 12 hours and soft-tissue coverage in 72 hours) was examined, using multivariate logistic regression to derive adjusted risk ratios (RRs). Time was categorized into three eight-hour intervals for each day of the week. The models were adjusted for treatment in a major trauma centre (MTC), sex, age, year of presentation, injury severity score, injury mechanism, and number of operations each patient received.

Results

We studied 8,258 patients from 175 hospitals. Patients presenting during the day (08:00 to 15:59; risk ratio (RR) 1.11, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02 to 1.20) were more likely to receive debridement within 12 hours, and patients presenting at night (16:00 to 23:59; RR 0.56, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.62) were less likely to achieve the target; triage to a MTC had no effect. Day of presentation was associated with soft-tissue coverage within 72 hours; patients presenting on a Thursday or Friday being less likely to receive this surgery within 72 hours (Thursday RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.81 to 0.97; Friday RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.81 to 0.98), and the standard less likely to be achieved for those treated in ‘non-MTC’ hospitals (RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.70 to 0.82).

Conclusion

Variations in care were observed for timely surgery for severe open tibial fractures with debridement surgery affected by time of presentation and soft-tissue coverage affected by day of presentation and type of hospital. The variation is unwarranted and highlights that there are opportunities to substantially improve the delivery and quality of care for patients with severe open tibial fracture. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(12):941–952.
Integration of Computer Virtual Reality Technology to College Physical Education
Authors: Feng Yuhuan , You Chong , Li Yanbing , Zhang Ya , Wang Qingxia
Published: December 2022

The progress of the times has brought about a leap forward in people’s thinking. Under the rapid economic development environment, the physical field of young people has been unable to withstand the current teaching system, and many problems of poor physical fitness have emerged. In order to solve similar problems, to improve the physical quality of young people, it is bound to find a new teaching method different from the traditional physical education teaching in a special environment, The research on the integration of virtual reality technology and teaching has been rolling forward and never stopped in recent years. With the continuous upgrading of virtual reality technology, virtual reality devices that can be used have already joined the ranks of families. Let these virtual reality devices connect to the Internet through the WEB application settings, and then design according to different situations has become a reality. This research is an application development based on Web virtual reality technology, including network virtual reality technology, application modeling design and the use of Internet connection. With reference to this application, physical education teaching and classroom practice data, this research mainly introduces the current research situation of virtual reality technology and teaching, and establishes the model based on the integration of Web application design and virtual reality technology, Extract, including but not limited to the number of projects, activities and experiences, use the Internet of Things data upload and data processing technology to complete the data screening, obtain valuable data, and then use these data for the practical application value of virtual reality technology in physical education teaching. Complete the improvement. It is in line with the integration of modern virtual reality technology and physical education teaching to obtain data that can reflect the real situation, then conduct practical teaching, obtain reliable practical data, and evaluate teaching. It can be clearly seen from the research results that the combination of virtual reality technology and physical education teaching is of great significance to improve students’ interest in learning and enthusiasm for sports, but there are also some shortcomings, such as different teaching steps and goals will affect students’ enthusiasm for learning. Therefore, further improvement is needed to find a stable way to improve students’ enthusiasm for learning. The integration of virtual reality technology and physical education teaching is proposed.
Relationship between RALE Score, Age, Gender, D-Dimer, Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension with Mortality Rate of COVID-19 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Ferdion Ivan , Widiastuti Widiastuti , Subagio Yusup , Wujoso Hari
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The evaluation of changes in RALE scores on chest radiography and increased D-Dimer values of COVID-19 patients can be prognosticators of severity in the progressive phase and risk of ARDS. This study aims to determine the relationship between Rale scores and mortality of COVID-19 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at RSUD Dr. Moewardi.

Methods: This research is an analytical observational study with a cross sectional approach was conducted on COVID-19 patients who had undergone a chest radiography and a D-Dimer examination at RSUD Dr. Moewardi in the period May 2021 to July 2021.

Results: This research included of 126 patients with 109 (87%) have died and 17 (13%) lived. Increased RALE and D-Dimer scores were associated with mortality of COVID-19 patients in the ICU while gender (p=0.416), age (p=0.336), diabetes mellitus (DM) (p=0.852), and hypertension (p=0.464) did not have a significant relationship with the outcome of COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU with p>0.05. The RALE score has an OR = 7.566 (95% CI = 2.117-27.043) which means that the increase in the RALE score is 7.566 times greater for the death outcome than the RALE score which remains or decreases. The D-Dimer got an OR value of 3,679 (95% CI=1.169-11,576) which means that D-Dimer >2000 has a 3.655 times greater risk of death than D-Dimer <2000 in COVID-19 patients treated in the ICU.

Conclusion: There is a relationship between changes in RALE and D-Dimer scores with the mortality rate of COVID-19 patients in the ICU of RSUD Dr. Moewardi. Future research is expected to analyze other factors that have the potential to bias the results of the study such as changes in D-Dimer values, sociodemographic factors, clinical conditions and medical history in research subjects.
Evidence-based policy-making in normatively divided policy fields: European Institute for Gender Equality, Agency for Fundamental Rights and Slovak policies tackling violence against women
Authors: Valkovičová Veronika , Meier Petra
Published: December 2022

In recent years, we have seen a shift towards soft law policy-making within EU gender equality policies, embracing a new rationale of evidence as a promising panacea for the ills of democratic deficit. This shift has been fostered by the establishment of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), which both promote tools of benchmarking, ranking and good-practice sharing. Focusing on the relative impact of Europeanisation, this case study sheds light on the various processes of negotiating and resisting these indicator-based tools of policy-making by national actors in the field of gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is a normatively divided policy field in which actors struggle for limited resources. By viewing the accounts of the respondents through the framework of usage of Europe, we discuss the practices the actors engage in when employing the work of FRA and EIGE at the national level.
Light-induced dynamics of liquid-crystalline droplets on the surface of iron-doped lithium niobate crystals
Authors: Sterle Anej , Cmok Luka , Sebastián Nerea , Mertelj Alenka , Kong Yongfa , Zhang Xinzheng , Drevenšek-Olenik Irena
Published: December 2022

We investigated the effect of a photovoltaic field generated on the surface of iron-doped lithium niobate crystals on sessile droplets of a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystalline and a standard nematic liquid crystalline material present on this surface. When such an assembly is illuminated with a laser beam, a wide range of dynamic phenomena are initiated. Droplets located outside the laser spot are dragged in the direction of the illuminated area, while droplets located inside the illuminated region tend to bridge each other and rearrange into tendril-like structures. In the ferroelectric nematic phase (NF), these processes take place via the formation of conical spikes evolving into jet streams, similar to the behavior of droplets of conventional dielectric liquids exposed to overcritical electric fields. However, in contrast to traditional liquids, the jet streams of the NF phase exhibit profound branching. In the nematic phase (N) of both the ferroelectric nematic and the standard nematic material, dynamic processes occur via smooth-edged continuous features typical for conventional liquids subjected to under-critical fields. The difference in dynamic behavior is attributed to the large increase of dielectric permittivity in the ferroelectric nematic phase with respect to the dielectric permittivity of the nematic phase.
Birefringence analysis of aluminum-to-BK7 bonding methods under thermal stress
Authors: Macleod Nathan , Hann Samuel N. , Dzipalski Adrian , Elder Ian F. , Thomson Ian J. , Weston Nick , Carter Richard M. , Lamb Robert A. , Hand Duncan P. , Troughton Michael , Daniel Esser M. J.
Published: December 2022

Ultrafast laser welding, hydroxide catalysis bonding (HCB) and adhesive bonding techniques were used to bond N-BK7 cubes to aluminum bases. Using a thermal chamber and polariscope, the stress induced birefringence was measured at temperatures from -50°C to +80°C. Adhesive samples made with different industrial assembly methods were compared for thermal birefringent behavior. An ultrafast laser welded sample was thermally cycled in increasing temperature ranges, surviving the test with reduced retardation, indicating fatigue. An HCB sample was thermally cycled like the laser welded sample, and had a linear birefringent relation to temperature initially, and failed by fatigue after a fracture event.
Pannexin 1 activity in astroglia sets hippocampal neuronal network patterns
Authors: Vasile Flora , Dossi Elena , Moulard Julien , Ezan Pascal , Lecoin Laure , Cohen-Salmon Martine , Mailly Philippe , Le Bert Marc , Couillin Isabelle , Bemelmans Alexis , Rouach Nathalie
Published: December 2022

Astroglial release of molecules is thought to actively modulate neuronal activity, but the nature, release pathway, and cellular targets of these neuroactive molecules are still unclear. Pannexin 1, expressed by neurons and astrocytes, form nonselective large pore channels that mediate extracellular exchange of molecules. The functional relevance of these channels has been mostly studied in brain tissues, without considering their specific role in different cell types, or in neurons. Thus, our knowledge of astroglial pannexin 1 regulation and its control of neuronal activity remains very limited, largely due to the lack of tools targeting these channels in a cell-specific way. We here show that astroglial pannexin 1 expression in mice is developmentally regulated and that its activation is activity-dependent. Using astrocyte-specific molecular tools, we found that astroglial-specific pannexin 1 channel activation, in contrast to pannexin 1 activation in all cell types, selectively and negatively regulates hippocampal networks, with their disruption inducing a drastic switch from bursts to paroxysmal activity. This decrease in neuronal excitability occurs via an unconventional astroglial mechanism whereby pannexin 1 channel activity drives purinergic signaling-mediated regulation of hyperpolarisation-activated cyclic nucleotide (HCN)-gated channels. Our findings suggest that astroglial pannexin 1 channel activation serves as a negative feedback mechanism crucial for the inhibition of hippocampal neuronal networks.
Monitoring chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases mixing virtual and face-to-face assessments—Results of the digireuma study
Authors: Benavent Diego , Fernández-Luque Luis , Núñez-Benjumea Francisco J. , Navarro-Compán Victoria , Sanz-Jardón María , Novella-Navarro Marta , González-Sanz Pedro L. , Calvo-Aranda Enrique , Lojo Leticia , Balsa Alejandro , Plasencia-Rodríguez Chamaida
Published: December 2022

Mobile health technology holds great promise for the clinical management of patients with chronic disease. However, evidence on the implementation of projects involving digital health solutions in rheumatology is scarce. We aimed to study the feasibility of a hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) monitoring strategy for personalized care in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA). This project included the development of a remote monitoring model and its assessment. After a focus group with patients and rheumatologists, relevant concerns regarding the management of RA and SpA were raised, leading to the development of the Mixed Attention Model (MAM), which combined hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) monitoring. Then, a prospective study using the mobile solution Adhera for Rheumatology was conducted. Over a 3-month follow-up period, patients were given the opportunity to complete disease-specific electronic patient reported outcomes (ePROs) for RA and SpA with a pre-established frequency, as well as flares and changes in medication at any time. Number of interactions and alerts were assessed. The usability of the mobile solution was measured by the Net-Promoter Score (NPS) and through a 5-star Likert scale. Following the MAM development, forty-six patients were recruited to utilize the mobile solution, of whom 22 had RA and 24 SpA. There were 4,019 total interactions in the RA group, and 3,160 in the SpA group. Fifteen patients generated a total of 26 alerts, of which 24 were flares and 2 were medication-related problems; most (69%) were managed remotely. Regarding patient satisfaction, 65% of the respondents were considered to have endorsed Adhera for Rheumatology, yielding a NPS of 57 and an overall rating was 4.3 out of 5 stars. We concluded that the use of the digital health solution is feasible in clinical practice to monitor ePROs for RA and SpA. Next steps involve the implementation of this telemonitoring method in a multicentric setting.
Knowledge, practice and attitude associated with SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant among adults in Jordan
Authors: Suaifan Ghadeer A. R. Y. , Abu-Odeh Ala’ M. , Shehadeh Mayadah B. , Darwish Rula M. , Shahwan Moyad , Jbara Fahid Abu
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 infection is a global pandemic health emergency. This contagious disease was caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus‑2 (SARS‑CoV-2) which is mutating over time. In 2021, the Delta variant became the most dominant transmissible form. During the crisis, human practice and knowledge were critical in the overall efforts to encompass the outbreak. A cross-sectional, web-based approach was conducted among adults in Jordan to quantify knowledge, attitude, and practices towards SARS-CoV-2 (Delta variant). This research was carried out between 15th April and 15th of May 2021. The study questionnaire consisted of four sections including the participant’s demographics, knowledge, practices and attitude. Comparative evaluation of responses was accomplished using a scoring system. Respondents who scored above the mean score (60%) on the item measured were categorized as knowledgeable, having a positive attitude, and good practices. Participants were allocated to one of the three groups; medical, non-medical and others (unemployed and housewives). Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 software. A variance test to assess the statistical difference between groups was used. Pearson’s chi-squared test was applied to compare the variables and identify significant predictors. Of the participants, 308 (66%) were in the age group of 18-25yrs, 392 (84.1%) females, 120 (25.8%) employed and 346 (74.2%) unemployed. The principle source of knowledge was social media (291, 62.4%). Interestingly, participants had adequate overall knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 22.6 (± 0.19), 20.6 (± 0.19), and 21.3 (± 0.18) for the medical, the non-medical and the others group, respectively. Also, participants showed a positive attitude and good practices towards SARS-CoV-2 (Delta variant). The mean practice score for medical, the non-medical and the others groups was 7.35 (± 0.25), 7.38 (± 0.24), 7.35 (± 0.24) and the mean attitude score was 10.8 (± 0.16), 9.4 (± 0.21), 9.5 (± 0.22), respectively. The studied groups generally had good knowledge, positive attitudes and good practices about SARS-CoV-2 (Delta variant). This was expected due to the authorities’ successful management of the pandemic and the high educational level of the Jordanian society, bearing in mind the economic and social impact of COVID-19 disease.
Collaborating neuroscience online: The case of the Human Brain Project forum
Authors: Kreyer Ann-Christin , Wang Lucy Xiaolu
Published: December 2022

This paper analyzes user interactions on the public-access online forum of the Human Brain Project (HBP), a major European Union-funded neuroscience research initiative, to understand the utility of the Forum for collaborative problem solving. We construct novel data using discussion forum posts and detailed user profiles on the HBP Forum. We find that HBP Forum utilization is comparable to that of a leading general-interest coding platform, and that online usage metrics quickly recovered after an initial Covid-19-related dip. Regression results show that user interactions on the Forum are more active for questions on programming and in HBP core areas. Further, Cox proportional hazard analyses show that such problems are solved faster. Forum posts with users from different countries tend to be discussed more actively but solved slower. Higher shares of administrator support tend to solve problems faster. There are no clear patterns regarding gender and seniority. Our results suggest that building novel collaborative forums can support researchers working on complex topics in challenging times.
Association analysis revealed loci linked to post-drought recovery and traits related to persistence of smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis)
Authors: Saeidnia Fatemeh , Majidi Mohammad Mahdi , Mirlohi Aghafakhr , Ahmadi Benyamin
Published: December 2022

Association analysis has been proven as a powerful tool for the genetic dissection of complex traits. This study was conducted to identify association of recovery, persistence, and summer dormancy with sequence related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers in 36 smooth bromegrass genotypes under two moisture conditions and find stable associations. In this study, a diverse panel of polycross-derived progenies of smooth bromegrass was phenotyped under normal and water deficit regimes for three consecutive years. Under water deficit, dry matter yield of cut 1 was approximately reduced by 36, 39, and 37% during 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively, compared with the normal regime. For dry matter yield of cut 2, these reductions were approximately 38, 60, and 56% in the same three consecutive years relative to normal regime. Moreover, water deficit decreased the RY and PER of the genotypes by 35 and 28%, respectively. Thirty primer combinations were screened by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). From these, 541 polymorphic bands were developed and subjected to association analysis using the mixed linear model (MLM). Population structure analysis identified five main subpopulations possessing significant genetic differences. Association analysis identified 69 and 46 marker-trait associations under normal and water deficit regimes, respectively. Some of these markers were associated with more than one trait; which can be attributed to pleiotropic effects or tightly linked genes affecting several traits. In normal and water-deficit regimes, these markers could potentially be incorporated into marker-assisted selection and targeted trait introgression for the improvement of drought tolerance of smooth bromegrass.
Health motivations and perceived barriers are determinants of self-care behaviour for the prevention of hypertension in a Malaysian community
Authors: Tan Paulina Pei Suu , Sandhu Ryand Singh , Zain Shamsul Mohd , Hall Deborah , Tan Ngiap Chuan , Lim Hooi Min , Daud Faiz , Pung Yuh-Fen
Published: December 2022

Introduction

Self-care behaviour is fundamental in preventing hypertension in the general population. According to the Health Belief Model, health beliefs and perceptions influence the success in adopting disease prevention strategies. While factors influencing hypertension self-care behaviour have been examined previously in patient populations, they have not been assessed in the general community.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted between 12 June 2020 to 26 July 2021. An online survey was administered via email and social media to Malaysians in the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur communities. Respondents were over 18 years old, without a formal diagnosis of hypertension. The survey evaluated hypertension knowledge, Health Belief Model constructs, self-care behaviour frequency, and motivators and barriers to self-care behaviour. Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the main predictors of self-care behaviour, and descriptive statistics were used to characterise motivators and barriers of each self-care behaviour.

Results

Only health motivations (β = 0.217, p < 0.001) and perceived barriers (β = 0.571, p < 0.001) significantly influenced self-care behaviour. Maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical activity and blood pressure checks need to be improved in the community, particularly in reducing salt and calorie intake. Lack of time, limited choices and laziness are the biggest challenges that need to be tackled in adopting a healthy diet and an active lifestyle in the community. Many are ignorant towards their health status, therefore, do not prioritize blood pressure screenings, suggesting a need to enhance community blood pressure checks for early diagnosis of hypertension.

Conclusion and implications

Motivations and barriers were the main determinants of self-care behaviour in the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur community. Targeting these aspects of self-care behaviour should be considered when developing interventions and education programmes tailored to local cultural, environmental and personal factors, to more effectively reduce the hypertension prevalence and burden.
Narrative explorations of the role of the informal food sector in food flows and sustainable transitions during the COVID-19 lockdown
Authors: Kushitor Sandra Boatemaa , Alimohammadi Shawn , Currie Paul
Published: December 2022

Globally, the informal food sector has been the recipient of exclusionary urban policies, despite its dominant role in urban life. This study examined the contributions of the informal food sector to food flows during the COVID-19 lockdown in Cape Town, South Africa. An ethnographic research method consisting of in-depth interviews and participant observations was used to gather data between April and November 2020. The data were thematically analysed. Corporate retailers and informal vendors managed food flows through the city prior to COVID-19. Due to the lockdown regulations, food flows through the informal sector ceased. The situation resulted in job loss and increased food insecurity. During this challenging period, the informal sector transformed food flows by facilitating sustainable urban agriculture, food aid programmes, and community change. Although the sector can hinder urban modernisation, the current study findings showed that the informal food sector is a buffer for meeting urban sustainability needs. Regulatory frameworks that embrace inclusive governance approaches are highly recommended.
Profit over Privacy: How Surveillance Advertising Conquered the Internet, Matthew Crain (2021)
Authors: Darling Claire
Published: December 2022

Review of: Profit over Privacy: How Surveillance Advertising Conquered the Internet, Matthew Crain (2021)

Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 216 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-51790-505-7, p/bk, USD 25.00
The Changing Roles of young single women in Jordan before the Great Recession
Authors: Conde-Ruiz J. Ignacio , Giménez Eduardo L.
Published: December 2022

Before the Great Recession, young single women in Jordan, like those in other Middle Eastern and North African countries with a strong Islamic cultural tradition, experienced important changes in social roles. In this paper, we claim that economic theory may help to understand some of these changing patterns. It is argued that liberalization in the Jordanian economy resulted in important changes in the Jordanian social contract regarding gender roles, school enrollment, labor participation, marriage, and fertility. In particular, three apparently disconnected contemporaneous developments may be interrelated: the increase in women's marriage age, the growth of young single women's participation in the labor market, and the increase in the young male unemployment rate. This process stopped in the late 2000s, both due to exogenous (the Great Recession after 2008 and the Syrian civil war in 2011) and endogenous (existing attitudes towards working women) reasons. We argue that economic conditions may play a role as the driving forces for social transformation, and opens a window for women's opportunities and empowerness.
Yasmin Induced Pulmonary Embolism: a Case Report
Authors: Zhu Xiangjun , Chen Yin , Yang Yuehua , Sun Zhiming , Zhu Xiangjun , Chen Yin , Yang Yuehua , Sun Zhiming
Published: December 2022

We evaluate a case report of Yasmin induced pulmonary embolism in order to provide reference for safety use of oral contraceptives.
Kássia Borges - Obras
Authors: Borges Kássia Valéria de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

A artista Kássia Borges apresenta, neste ensaio, sua produção mais recente em cerâmica. Seus trabalhos transitam entre o bidimensional e o tridimensional, usando quase todas as técnicas com as quais a arte se manifesta. Qualquer que seja a linguagem e a plataforma em que se expresse, seu trabalho é sobre suas origens e também sobre o poder e a dor do feminino.
A pauta é a Copa: a cobertura da Copa do Mundo 2014 no Jornalismo Impresso
Authors: Nunes Patrícia de Souza , Lopes John Willian , Barreto Emanoel Francisco Pinto
Published: December 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a cobertura e o tratamento editorial dispensado pelos jornais Tribuna do Norte e Novo Jornal ao evento esportivo Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014, ocorrido em Natal/RN, onde ambos são editados e têm grande circulação. Observamos também o noticiário referente ao Hospital Walfredo Gurgel, mantido pelo governo estadual, tomando como referencial teórico os estudos da Agenda Setting, abrangendo nossa análise o período de 01 de janeiro a 31 de outubro de 2013 e 01 de janeiro a 31 de outubro de 2014. Nossa atenção está voltada para a forma como os acontecimentos relativos à Copa e ao Hospital são mostrados, como se deu a sua ênfase ao longo do tempo, bem como suas valências - positivas, negativas ou neutras -, e até que ponto os jornais cumpriram com seus propósitos de neutralidade e imparcialidade, paradigmas do jornalismo.
E-SIC e a Comunicação Pública: a aplicação de Sistemas de Informação no controle social
Authors: Silva Maiara Sobral , Guimarães Kelinne Oliveira
Published: December 2022

No Brasil a lei 12.527/2011, promulgada em novembro de 2011, também conhecida com Lei de Acesso à Informação (LAI) está em fase de implantação em boa parte das instituições da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Técnica e Tecnológica. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo visa discutir se a escolha das autoridades de monitoramento de tal ação levou em conta a formação do servidor, uma vez que, tendo o Sistema Eletrônico do Serviço de Informações ao Cidadão (e-SIC), como principal porta de entrada das solicitações, boa parte dos órgãos ainda não diagnosticou esse papel comunicacional do e-SIC, no que diz respeito à transparência e à  opacidade informacionais. Sendo assim, o artigo busca levar à  reflexão sobre a importância de reinventar-se a gestão da comunicação pública, levando-se em conta ferramentas e sistemas, antes desconsiderados pelos setores formais de comunicação no âmbito das instituições públicas.
Análise da contextualização e da sensibilização do jornalismo científico na Amazônia
Authors: Rodrigues Allan Soljenitsin Barreto
Published: December 2022

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Compartilhamento da felicidade: uma reflexão crítica sobre a produção da felicidade através da interface gráfica do Facebook
Authors: Streck Melissa
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo trata do compartilhamento da felicidade na rede social digital Facebook. Tendo em vista estudos sobre as emoções dentro do contexto social, além de questões de funcionamento da interação humano computador e do Facebook, realiza-se uma reflexão sobre esta dinâmica emocional. A discussão busca levantar aspectos bilaterais, tanto de parte do usuário autor da publicação compartilhada quanto por parte do usuário que a visualiza. Também leva em conta a demonstração de emoções através de símbolos oferecidos na interface da rede social em questão.
Jornalistas a motor
Authors: Maluly Luciano Victor Barros
Published: December 2022

Esta resenha analisa o livro Contos do Automobilismo Brasileiro, organizado por Rafael Duarte de Oliveira Venancio (Darda Editora, 2016). A obra apresenta sete contos escritos por seis jornalistas apaixonados pelas modalidades a motor.