bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
¿Quién está en línea? A Five Year Longitudinal Study of Online Hispanic American Student Demographics
Authors: Meredith Ben , Burgess Stephen R.
Published: December 2023

In a five-year longitudinal study of Hispanic-American students taking online courses at a U.S. South Central University, the researchers sought to describe the demographic makeup of the typical online Hispanic-American student and the demographic makeup of the successful online Hispanic-American student. Using archived data it was determined that the profile of the online Hispanic-American students closely mirrored the profile of white populations.
Meaningful Online Interactions and Writing Improvement
Authors: Camara-Walker Brenda Ann , Irizarry Vanessa
Published: December 2023

This paper reports on a research study on a teaching strategy that successfully incorporates conditions that support optimal second language learning in the classroom environment of two low proficiency level English courses at the University of Puerto Rico. Results of the study indicate that providing opportunities to meaningfully interact through the performance of authentic purposeful tasks significantly increases student learning. In this paper, the results and conclusions from a study conducted at the UPR that investigated the effect that online writing strategies have on students’ writing fluency performance will be discussed. In addition, a research based model that can be used to integrate technology to the curriculum of General Education courses is proposed.
Digitization of Built Heritage through Terrestrial Close Range Photogrammetry: Advantages and Limitations. Illustration of Ksar Kenadsa Southwest Algeria
Authors: Lairedj Ahmed , Seffadj Zineddine
Published: December 2023

The objective of this manuscript is to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology of terrestrial photogrammetry for the digitalization and three-dimensional modeling of the built heritage. This will be done by utilizing the case of Ksar Kenadsa as an exemplar and by contrasting the outcomes of three-dimensional modeling of the entities that arise from various alternatives of spatial and architectural arrangement.
Socialization and Аccessibility оf Public and Cultural Sites, Contemporary Value and Settlement Development
Authors: Todorova-Ekmekci Mirena , Bogdanova Galina , Galabova Liana
Published: December 2023

This text presents some visual and value dimensions of terrain work on the exploration of accessibility in Bulgaria during the last few years. Sharpening of sensitiveness to the accessibility problems is one of the consequences of cultural situation of temporary critical concentration of priorities on residential spaces of settlements during pandemic limitations. The focus of attention on the effectiveness of the decisions of settlement and regional development sets forth the contributions of people of uneven status, who have more experience in overcoming of difficulties that look unresolvable at first glance.
L’aspecte lèxic a la carta. Una seqüència per al treball de la riquesa verbal en les produccions escrites
Authors: Crespí Isabel , Llop Naya Ares
Published: December 2023

Aquest article planteja una aproximació a l’estudi de l’aspecte lèxic al segon cicle de l’ESO com a eina per facilitar l’ampliació del repertori lèxic i la millora de la dinamicitat dels textos descriptius dels aprenents. Prenent com a element de treball la descoberta i la millora del domini dels verbs de percepció i de consum, en primer lloc, es presenta l’utillatge teòric subjacent a la proposta pràctica d’aula que es planteja. Seguidament, es presenta una seqüència de quatre fases, seguint el model CAPA de Tedick i Lyster (2020). La primera consisteix a fer que els alumnes es familiaritzin amb els verbs de percepció i de consum a partir d’un context significatiu. En la segona es treballen les propietats lexicosemàntiques que caracteritzen els diferents predicats, per tal de poder distingir verbs que semblen equivalents però que, des del punt de vista de l’aspecte lèxic, tenen un rendiment diferent, i per descobrir nous predicats i entendre’n tant el significat com el funcionament gramatical. La tercera fase se centra en la pràctica en contextos controlats i potencia la creativitat a partir de l’experimentació amb combinatòries d’arguments i modificadors sensibles a les propietats lexicoaspectuals. Finalment, la quarta etapa consisteix en una tasca final en què es posen en pràctica els coneixements adquirits, a través del relat de l’experiència sensorial de gaudir d’un menú degustació.
PREVALENCE OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN YOUTH BY COST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY ALONG WITH HPLC
Authors: Chetan Thakkar Minal , Natvarlal Shah Hitesh , Hirabhai Parma Prakashbhai , Kirtikumar Sukhadiya Smit
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sickle cell disease among students of Anand People’s Medicare Society (APMS) using cost-effective screening methods and confirming the results with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). A total of 395 students from Anand, Gujarat, were screened using the sickling test and solubility test as primary screening methods. Haemoglobinopathies carriers were diagnosed and confirmed using HPLC at the Indian Red Cross Society, State Branch in Ahmedabad. Complete hemogram analysis was performed, and the results were tabulated and analyzed. The results indicated that HPLC exhibited 100% sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, while the sickling test demonstrated a sensitivity of 66.66%, specificity of 97.90%, and accuracy of 97.21%. The solubility test showed a sensitivity of 53.84%, specificity of 96.85%, and accuracy of 95.44%. HPLC had a 100% positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV), whereas the sickling test had a PPV of 55.55% and NPV of 99.20%. The solubility test yielded a PPV of 36.84% and NPV of 98.40%. In conclusion, the sickling test and solubility test are cost-effective and easily conducted, with the sickling test providing more reliable results with higher sensitivity and specificity compared to the solubility test. HPLC is considered the gold standard test for screening.
Ultrasound-assisted transesterification of Moringa oleifera seed oil and the effect of operating conditions on biodiesel yield
Authors: Díaz Domínguez Yosvany , Ortiz-Álvarez Marianela , Tobío-Pérez Indira , Pohl Sven , Piloto-Rodríguez Ramón
Published: December 2023

Moringa oleifera seed oil represents a promising feedstock for biodiesel production due to its availability, oil content, and oil and biodiesel properties. Biodiesel production assisted by ultrasound high-frequency and low power is more sustainable and thus proves to be an alternative way to produce biodiesel. In this work, the effects of reaction time and amplitude on the M. oleifera oil transesterification process assisted by ultrasound were evaluated. The reaction was carried out using an ultrasonication device Hielscher Model UP200S operated at 200 W and a frequency of 24 kHz. The physicochemical properties of the Moringa oleifera oil were in close agreement with previous reports while the derivate methyl esters meet the ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards. At relatively short reaction times (5-30 min), the methyl esters yield ranged from 82.38 to 94.30 %. The results indicated that the best condition of design of experiments was achieved for 50 % of amplitude and 30 min of reaction time, obtaining the highest methyl ester yield (93.54 %). Moreover, it was also demonstrated that an increase in reaction time such as 45 min did not produce a significantly higher conversion of Moringa oleifera methyl esters.
Essential oil from Senecio rudbeckiifolius Meyen & Walp.: Chemical analysis, antioxidant assessment, and literature review of Senecio essential oils
Authors: Solís-Quispe Leoncio , Pino Jorge A. , Tomaylla-Cruz Ciro , Solís-Quispe Jorge A. , Aragón-Alencastre Luz J.
Published: December 2023

Species of the genus Senecio have the largest medicinal value for the Andes communities, and studies on the biological activities attributed to them are scarce. Among them, Senecio rudbeckiifolius Meyen & Walp. is used in decoction for rheumatic affection and skin allergies. The chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the leaf essential oil from plants grown in the Peruvian Andes were studied. Eighty compounds were identified in the essential oil. Monoterpene hydrocarbons had the major percentage (91.4%), followed by oxygenated monoterpenes (4.2%). The most abundant compounds were myrcene (23.4%), b-phellandrene (17.1%), sabinene (15.1%) and limonene (11.7%). In addition, the possible applicability of volatile metabolites for revealing taxonomic/evolutionary relationships among Senecio species was explored. Antioxidant activity were examined using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl and ferric reducing antioxidant power assays. The essential oil had a moderate scavenging effect and it showed ferric reducing activity.
Obtaining nanocomposites based on recycled polystyrene from urban solid waste with carbon nanostructures: graphene oxide and multi-wall carbon nanotubes, modified with organic acids
Authors: De la Peña-González Jonathan Emmanuel , Cedillo-Portillo José Juan , Narro-Céspedes Rosa Idalia , Castañeda-Facio Adali Oliva , Sáenz Galindo Aidé
Published: December 2023

The excessive use of polystyrene has caused great environmental problems at a global level, an alternative to reduce this problem is recycling, in order to obtain new products from waste, so the objective of this manuscript is to obtain nanocomposites (NCs) from recycled polystyrene with the integration of graphene oxide (OG) and multiple walled carbon nanotubes (NTCPM) previously modified with benzoic acid at concentrations of 0.33 and 5% respectively. Low toxicity solvent was used. The materials obtained were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and light microscopy, finding by FTIR that the chemical structure of the polystyrene was not affected after the integration of the nanostructures and processing, which suggests that they are maintained the properties, regarding the optical micrographs, it can be observed that the NCs with the modified nanostructures presented a homogeneous dispersion, with respect to the thermogravimetric analysis, they increased 27 ° C in thermal stability.
Effect of pressure in the filtration operation on the suspension to be purified of Furvina
Authors: Díaz Molina María Isabel , Brito Martínez Ana Rosa , Gómez Rodríguez Luis Andrés , Ruiz Pérez Isleidy de la Caridad , Cepero Rodríguez Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

The influence of pressure on the filtration operation of the Furvina suspension is studied. From the established suspension volume, the average amount of Furvina, alcohol, and carbon to be used is determined. The experiments were carried out in a range of initial pressure values of 44 139.65 Pa and 91 712.37 Pa to determine the filtrate volume and filtration time. The density of Furvina 0.73 g/ mL and the viscosity of the filtrate suspension of Furvina, 7.931x10-4 Pa.s, physical properties not previously determined and essential to determine the resistance of the filter medium (Rm) and the specific resistance of the cake (α) at different pressure values, are determined. It is concluded that the cake is compressible because its specific resistance (α) increases from 1.083x1012 m/kgto 2.15085x1012 m/kg with increasing pressure, which is demonstrated by the MANN-WHITNEY U analysis  of variance, not having the same behavior on the filter media resistance (Rm). At pressures of 49033.26 Pa and 88259.87 Pa, the performance of the operation is 60.74 % and 74.34 % respectively, which shows an increase in performance for each batch and a decrease in the impact on the environment.
Ecology treatment of a real industrial effluent with chitosan: Characterization and design of coagulation-flocculation process
Authors: Delletesse Maximiliano Iván , Pompei María Cielo , Eyler Gladys Nora , Nesprías Rosa Karina
Published: December 2023

Coagulation-flocculation (C-F) process is frequent in treating industrial wastewater. Coagulants and flocculants are mostly inorganic, but these products can cause serious ecological problems. Chitosan (QS) is considered effective in this process and is friendly to the environment. The objective of the work was to study the treatment of a real effluent from the graphic industry using C-F with chitosan and project the design of an agitated industrial system. For effluents with low Total solid, the optimal dose of QS is near 7.81 mg/L, while for larger content of Solid, it is 31.3 to 62.5 mg/L. The pH that favours this process is between 6-7. A working temperature of 25 °C also benefits the sedimentation treatment. QS additions generate laboratory-scale solids sedimentation after 5 minutes. At 20 minutes, a significant reduction in UV-Visible absorbance is observed.
Direito fundamental dos indígenas à terra, com ênfase nos povos originários Yanomamis
Authors: Santos Laura Ingrid da Cunha , Gonçalves Jonas Rodrigo
Published: December 2023

O artigo trata de “Direito Fundamental dos Indígenas à Terra, com ênfase nos Povos Originários Yanomamis”. Em suma investigou-se o problema: “Como o ordenamento jurídico interfere nos direitos à terra dos povos originários?”. Cogitou-se a seguinte hipótese “O ordenamento jurídico interfere diretamente no direito à terra dos povos indígenas”. O objetivo geral é “Elucidar o direito a terra indígena, com ênfase nos povos Yanomami”. O objetivo específico é apresentar análise histórica sobre como o ordenamento jurídico influencia os povos indígenas com a criação de leis e políticas internas e externas. O trabalho foi de suma relevância para um operador do Direito pois trata da influência que o direito possui sobre um povo; para a ciência, foi importante pois é um tema que está em constante mudança e carece de pesquisas; contribuiu à sociedade pelo fato de a temática atuar na diminuição das disparidades sociais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa teórica com duração de 10 meses.
Moringa oleifera extract as an inhibitor of heavy metal phytotoxicity on lettuce germination
Authors: Pereira Abraão da Silva , De Souza Analy Castilho Polizel , Da Silva Edna Maria Bonfim , Guimarães Salomão Lima , Alves Crislane Reis , Cuissi Rafael Gonçalves , De Oliveira Marcia Feres
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to analyze the influence of heavy metals of Moringa oleifera extract on the germination process and development of lettuce seedlings, as well as to describe the reduction of toxic effects of heavy metals due to the interaction with the extract. From June to October 2018, four tests were carried out in a completely randomized design, two of which were toxicity tests, with concentrations in mg L-1 of the metals, Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead; one of extract phytotoxicity, using six concentrations in g L-1 of Moringa oleifera seed powder; and another on the interaction between heavy metal solutions and Moringa oleifera extract. In all tests, four repetitions of each treatment were performed. The inhibitory effect of heavy metals and Moringa oleifera extract on lettuce germination was verified. In the interaction between the heavy metal solutions with the Moringa oleifera extract, the concentration of 0.25 g L-1 inhibited the toxicity of the metals Arsenic and Cadmium in the germination process of lettuce seedlings.
Violência obstétrica e a vulnerabilidade dos homens trans diante de seus dirietos de personalidade nos serviços de saúde do Brasil
Authors: Yoshioka Anara Rebeca Ciscoto , De Oliveira José Sebastião
Published: December 2023

A pesquisa trata dos homens trans como sujeito passivo da violência obstétrica e objetiva analisar em que medida o homem trans pode sofrer violência obstétrica nos serviços de saúde do Brasil no século XXI. O método utilizado foi hipotético-dedutivo e a metodologia, pesquisa teórica. Constatamos que os direitos sexuais e reprodutivos como direitos da personalidade e sociai; bem como, a violência obstétrica como violação de gênero; e investigamos que forma o homem trans está sujeito a ela. Os resultados apontam que diante da transfobia e da situação de parto, os homens transexuais estão duplamente vulneráveis à violência nos serviços de saúde.
Educational Intervention in The Subject Hydraulic Engineering I of the Universidad Técnica De Manabí, Ecuador
Authors: Valencia-Zambrano Xavier Horacio , Rodríguez-Gámez María
Published: December 2023

Objective: Propose a methodological structure that helps the teacher apply new strategies that enhance educational work.

 

Methods: The inductive-deductive method and the bibliographic review method were applied.

 

Results: The subject is developed in a traditional way where the teacher occupies the center of the process through the dissertation of master classes, whose contents are the theoretical foundations of the topics, followed by the resolution of practical exercises with the use of the blackboard or through of a projector, a scenario in which the student is only a passive actor in the process.

 

Conclusions: A methodology was developed that can cause difficulties in the incorporation of teachers into the learning community; but with this, substantive changes are achieved in the teaching and learning of the subject hydraulic engineering I.
Наследуемость и изменчивость типа цветка в первом гибридном поколении винограда
Authors: Салимов Вугар Сулейман , Гусейнов Мовлуд Арастун , Насибов Хикмет Насир , Гусейнова Афет Сабир , Асадуллаев Рауф Айдын , Шукурова Вусала Низам , Джафаргулиев Эльшан Гуммат , Шукуров Азер Салман
Published: December 2023

В ходе исследований при изучении популяций, образованных по 27 комбинациям, было получено
76 форм столового и 24 формы технического направления, отвечающих требованиям современного земледелия, обладающих высокими хозяйственными и селекционными показателями и превосходящих участвующие в комбинациях родительские формы по нескольким признакам и характеристикам (фенологическим, характеристикам роста и развития, размеру грозди и ягод, урожайности, качеству, содержанию в ягодах титруемых кислот, устойчивости против оидиума и др.). По каждой из комбинаций по селекционно- и хозяйственно-ценным признакам было определено строение популяции, изучены особенности и закономерности передачи по наследству признаков и особенностей (вегетационный период, окраска ягоды, тип цветка, размер и масса грозди, урожайность, устойчивость к оидиуму, сахаристость и кислотность ягод), определены эффект гетерозиса и степень доминантности в гибридном поколении. Было выявлено, что у гибридов винограда первого поколения (F1) наследственность признаков подвержена широкому полиморфизму в зависимости от особенностей родительских пар, их способности к комбинации, происхождению и условиям выращивания саженцев. При исследовании наследственных особенностей растений, образовавшихся по отдельным гибридным комбинациям, выяснилось, что саженцы, будучи носителями признаков и особенностей родительских форм, в значительной степени отличаются от родителей по тем или иным признакам. Так, в гибридном семействе, образовавшемся при скрещивании сортов с функционально женским типом цветка и сортов с гермафродитным типом цветка, формы с функционально женским типом цветка составили 5,8–48,0 %, гермафродитные формы – 50,0–90,3 %. В двух комбинациях с обеими гермафродитными родительскими парами формы с гермафродитным типом цветка составили 100 %, в одной комбинации – 75 %. В 5 из 14 комбинаций образовались также генотипы с функционально мужским (2–11 %), в 4 – с промежуточной формой типа цветка (3,0–9,5 %). При анализе комбинаций из родительских форм с белыми ягодами было определено, что признак родительских форм (белые ягоды) доминируют в гибридном поколении (82–94 %).
Спектрально-оптические свойства листового аппарата в оценке состояния растений
Authors: Басарыгина Елена Михайловна , Деев Виталий Вячеславович , Черепухина Светлана Васильевна , Колотыгина Евгения Александровна
Published: December 2023

В настоящее время в растениеводстве широко используются данные о спектрально-оптических свойствах растительного покрова, полученные с помощью космической и наземной съемки. Вегетационные индексы, определяемые с помощью спектрально-оптических свойств листового аппарата (коэффициента отражения), и в первую очередь индекс NDVI, используются для мониторинга состояния сельскохозяйственных земель; развития посевов; сезонных изменений в растительных сообществах и т.д. Применение индекса NDVI позволяет прогнозировать урожайность сельскохозяйственных растений; моделировать высокоурожайные сорта; выявлять неперспективные линии и т.п. Данный индекс, основанный на способности растений отражать электромагнитное излучение в разных спектральных областях, зависит от структуры листьев, наличия пигментов, содержания воды. Установлено, что индекс NDVI достаточно тесно коррелирует с содержанием хлорофилла, фотосинтетической активностью растений и содержанием азота. В связи с вышеизложенным представляется целесообразным исследование вегетационного индекса растений, выращиваемых в контролируемых климатических условиях. Эксперименты, связанные с определением спектрально-оптических характеристик листового аппарата и расчетом на их основе вегетационного индекса NDVI, проводились в лаборатории урбанизированного растениеводства ФГБОУ ВО Южно-Уральский ГАУ. Растения ежевики, базеллы и базилика выращивались с использованием фитотрона «Роса-1». В расчете индекса растений огурца использовались ранее опубликованные данные. Результаты экспериментальных исследований показали, что вегетационный индекс NDVI принимал значения от 0 до 1. Средние арифметические значения индекса NDVI здоровых листьев ежевики оказались равны 0,80; 0,75; 0,67; базилика 0,93; 0,80; 0,60; огурца 0,95; базеллы 0,80. Самое высокое значение вегетационного индекса (0,95) отмечено у растений огурца, плодоносящих в условиях интенсивной светокультуры. Наиболее часто встречающееся значение (0,8) характерно для ежевики, базилики и базеллы. Увядающие (желтеющие) листья отличались низкими значениями вегетационного индекса NDVI: ежевика – 0,32; 0,06; базелла – 0,08; 0,27; 0,48.
Изучение иммунорецептивного профиля плацентарной ткани свиноматок как маркера иммуноопосредованного состояния потомства
Authors: Агарков Александр Викторович , Агарков Николай Викторович , Глущенко Диана Александровна
Published: December 2023

Исследования по изучению иммунорецептивного профиля плацентарной ткани у свиноматок недостаточно раскрыты в научном аспекте. Явление множественного хориального и/или амниотического деления, наблюдаемое у свиноматок, выражается в значительном количестве оболочечного прикрепления пуповинного сосудистого ствола с передней и задней части единого фетоплацентарного комплекса. В статье ставилась цель – определить влияние иммуносупрессивного состояния свиноматок в период беременности на формирование морфологических особенностей плацентации. В качестве материала для исследования выступали плаценты от свиней первого опороса (n = 20). Проводили отбор материала поверхности плаценты в области дихотомического разделения пуповины размером 1,5×1,5 см. Затем брали навеску массой 5 граммов для приготовления 10 % гомогената на 0,1 Н фосфатном буфере, pH 7,4. Навеску в одном экземпляре ткани помещали в фарфоровые чашки и сразу замораживали в холодильнике при температуре –25 °С в течение 40 минут. В приготовленном гомогенате плаценты определяли активность плацентарной карбоксипептидазы. Активность выражали в условных единицах. По полученным результатам плаценты контрольной группы животных имели средние значения 2,70±0,25 ед., в то время как в опыте эти показатели составили 8,48±0,11 ед. Для сравнительной оценки клеточного иммунного ответа новорожденных поросят разделили на две группы. Исследованиями установлено, что динамика изменения содержания субпопуляций Т-клеток (Th, Tm, Tcyto) и NK-клеток в крови беременных свиноматок претерпевает ряд характерных подъемов и спадов, которые связаны с периодами внутриутробного развития плода. На основании результатов исследований иммунорецептивного профиля плаценты у свиноматок наблюдается состояние реактивного включения.
A REFORMA DO MILITAR ESTADUAL DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL NÃO ESTÁVEL EM VIRTUDE DE ACIDENTE EM SERVIÇO
Authors: Andrade João Felipe de Araujo Winche , Do Nascimento Tchoya Gardenal Fina
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho propõe uma análise da omissão legislativa em relação à reforma do aluno em curso de formação militar no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, comparando-a com outras forças militares. Será exposto brevemente, sem esgotar o tema, o processo de ingresso na carreira militar estadual e os fundamentos essenciais que a constituem e o regime jurídico peculiar da classe militar. Além disso, o estudo buscará esclarecer as distinções entre as modalidades de reforma e definir o conceito de acidente em serviço no contexto militar. Ao final, será realizada uma análise da Lei Complementar Sul-mato-grossense que trata dos militares estaduais em comparação com outras forças que abordam o mesmo instituto em questão, no caso, a reforma do aluno em curso de formação, à luz do princípio da simetria. O objetivo é demonstrar também a posição das cortes superiores do país em relação a essa temática, destacando a relevância e as lacunas existentes na legislação estadual em comparação com as normativas federais e de outro Estado.
Effect of non-genetic factors on herd life, selective value and its components in Holstein Friesian cows
Authors: GOSHU GEBEYEHU , SINGH HARPAL , PETERSSON KARL-JOHAN
Published: December 2023

Records of 364 Holstein Friesian cows were analyzed to study the fixed effect of age at first calving, first lactation milk yield, season and year of birth on lifetime traits using general linear model. The overall least squares means were 2,864±63 days, 1,638±58 days, 3.55±0.12, 1.68±0.07, 1.12±0.06 and 0.56±0.03 for longevity, productive herd life, total calves, female calves, selective values and coefficient of gene replication. The cows with >1,500 kg first lactation milk yield had minimum longevity of 2,170±329 days as well as shortest productive herd life of 869±330 days. Cows calved at early age had lowest productive herd life of 919±366 days. Lesser number of total and female calves was produced by cows with very short age at first calving. Cows with intermediate first lactation milk yield (2,066–3,195 kg) produced more normal and female calves. Selective values and coefficient of gene replications were not statistically affected by the above non-genetic factors. Year of birth highly influenced all the traits. The study showed that better nutrition and follow-up is needed for cows calving at early age.
Students’ Perception of Online Equine Courses and How It Affects Their Learning
Authors: Luck Lena , Speck Blaire , Karr Lisa , Golick Doug
Published: December 2023

Courses that are typically hands-on, like equine science, may be more challenging online, but there is a higher demand for online offerings. With an increase in students taking online equine courses, a review of teaching methods was conducted to determine students' preferred teaching tools in online equine courses. The survey was sent out to students at approximately 10 universities that offer equine science courses online that had previously or were currently enrolled in an online equine-focused course and was completely voluntary. Of the 77 respondents, 71 (92%) were female, 6 (8%) males, and the majority (96%) white. The primary reasons students chose an online equine science course was because it fit their schedule better (n = 8; 24.5%) and the course was only offered online (n = 36; 23.2%). Students found videos (n = 62; 92.5%) and readings (n = 57; 85.1%) were extremely or somewhat beneficial teaching methods. Half (n = 34; 50.8%) of the students felt they learned as much in their online courses as in a traditionally taught course. Additionally, students indicated they received a quality education in equine science courses whether taught online (n = 55; 82.1%) or in a traditional in-person (n = 49; 73.1%) format.
Hvordan forstå tap i et fenomenologisk perspektiv?
Authors: Andersen Knut
Published: December 2023

Etterlatte etter selvmord opplever ofte at konsekvensene er brutale og altoverskyggende. Mange blir berørt. Vi vet at disse står i fare for å utvikle betydelige helseplager, både fysisk og psykisk. Begrepet «postvention» beskriver ulike tiltak som kan bidra til å redusere negative følger for dem som er berørt av et selvmord. I et slikt perspektiv er det viktig at etterlatte og hjelpere har en forståelse for de mange ulike formene for tap som etterlatte må forholde seg til. I denne artikkelen vil ulike former for tap bli belyst, og et helhetlig teoretisk perspektiv for å forstå tap vil bli presentert. Det er kjent at ulike former for støttegrupper er hjelpsomme for etterlatte som er tvunget til å forholde seg til disse ulike formene for tap. Nettsiden Sorggrupper.no formidler informasjon om ulike former for sorggrupper i Norge. Det er gjort et søk på alle landets kommuner (N=356) på nettsiden. Alle registrerte tilbud er kategorisert og blir presentert i artikkelen.
Manbol como esporte não convencional nas aulas de educação física: um estudo de caso
Authors: Vieira Costa Alisson , Barbosa da Silva Jhennifer , Maneschy Montenegro Gustavo , Monteiro Bosque Ronédia
Published: December 2023

A presente pesquisa buscou identificar os efeitos de uma intervenção com estudantes do ensino fundamental sobre a modalidade esportiva Manbol. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso, organizada em seis momentos com uma amostra de 20 estudantes do Ensino Fundamental em uma escola estadual na cidade de Macapá-AP. Para a coleta de dados fora produzida uma intervenção obedecendo uma semana com a modalidade. Os resultados indicaram que os estudantes conheciam pouco sobre o esporte estudado. A reutilização de materiais descartáveis para construção dos equipamentos apresentou-se como uma proposta necessária na escola pesquisada. Este estudo se alinha a proposta de implementação dos esportes não convencionais nas aulas de Educação Física, como aporte educacional e diversificado. Conclui-se que o Manbol apresentou efeitos benefícos para os educandos  e o educador na realidade pesquisada, e este esporte traz mais uma possibilidade de ensino e conteúdo para as aulas.
An analysis of the "reflexive modernization" and the "risk society": The risk of the application of "artificial intelligence" in the drafts of brazilian judicial decisions
Authors: Pimentel Alexandre Freire , Araújo Bruno Manoel Viana de , Martins Michelle Fernanda , Maciel Thiago Mota
Published: December 2023

This scientific article seeks to analyze the risks of the application of artificial intelligence in the drafts of Brazilian judicial decisions in the context of reflexive modernization and risk society. Through the deductive method and an exploratory research, the concepts of reflexive modernization and risk society were analyzed. The concept of artificial intelligence and its applications were also explored. Finally, the risks of the application of artificial intelligence in the drafts of Brazilian judicial decisions were studied, as well as an overview of artificial intelligence projects in this sense in Brazilian courts. The methodology adopted was the literature review, through legislation, scientific articles, doctrine and specialized journals. In the end, it was concluded that it is essential to respect the ethics, governance and transparency guidelines established by Resolution 332 of the National Council of Justice. It was also concluded that, for the effectiveness of transparency, it is essential that the codes of the algorithms are open source and available to any and all citizens, as well as that the application of artificial intelligence occurs through supervised learning.
Study of the degradation of the antibiotic Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim(ST) from light-mediated CuO and ZnO nanoparticles
Authors: Madeira Gustavo Henrique de Lima
Published: December 2023

The discovery of natural antibiotics was considered a revolution for medicine at the time, capable of easily curing bacterial diseases that had no cure. However, the inappropriate use and disposal of these drugs ended up causing an accelerated development of bacteria, causing a natural selection of strains capable of resisting these antibiotics. To try to avoid this evolution, it is necessary to degrade these drugs before disposal. One way to cause this degradation is to apply ultraviolet radiation on the molecular structure of the antibiotic, providing energy for the breakdown and degradation of the structure, in a photocatalysis process. The application of certain nanoparticles can accelerate the degradation process, such as copper oxide (CuO) and zinc oxide (ZnO), which are used as photocatalysts, as they absorb at low energy (visible light) and at higher energy ( UV), and also for being able to recover them after use. The results of the UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy show that the use of nanoparticles was responsible for accelerating the antibiotic degradation process by 1.68x when compared to the use of only UV radiation.
HCV-induced increase in alpha-fetoprotein without hepatocarcinoma
Authors: Gastaldi Francielly Marques , Gastaldi Franciny Marques
Published: December 2023

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is chronic and is still an important cause of liver cirrhosis. In patients with chronic hepatic dysfunction, the risk of developing hepatocarcinoma is 1 to 5% per year, and may be higher in patients with other risk factors, such as alcoholism and HIV co-infection.
Authorship of digital narratives: An experience in teacher education
Authors: Foohs Marcelo Magalhães
Published: December 2023

In 2022/2, a hybrid improvement course was offered for teachers in training, who are volunteers and students from various degrees of a higher education institution. The general objective of the course was to encourage the authorship of short stories in natural language written in the standard norm and the development of computational thinking, through the translation/remediation of these short stories into interactive digital narratives, with the use of Scratch. Strategies provided in a didactic sequence were used to account for the entire process of authorship and translation/remediation, to generate data for subsequent content analysis, following indicators found in the specific literature on text production and computational thinking. As a result, it was found that the participants appropriated the techniques of creative writing and the strategies of computational thinking, with some difficulties, which were demonstrated in the process of their productions.
Sustainable fashion
Authors: Gómez María Del Lourdes Arias , Gómez Jesús Arias , Blanco Azalea María Peña , Arteaga Lorena Gabriela Hernández , Torres Lilian Esperanza Rodríguez , Segovia Lourdes Leticia Cárdenas , Aguilar Simón Armando Rincón
Published: December 2023

The constant change of trends, we see it in the fashion week shows of Paris, New York, Madrid, Milan, etc., each show is more extravagant than the other. Internationally recognized brands work with haute couture dresses, which aggravate environmental pollution because they cannot be sold at a lower price or in discount stores, therefore, clothing factories make clothes for different social classes, obviously, with sales for haute couture dresses, they do not pay the production costs. Committing to responsible consumption means knowing the manufacturing process and the employment situation of the workers who make them, because in many countries (Mexico, China, Italy, among others) seamstresses and tailors have undignified salaries, working hours and benefits. General objective: To explain the relationship between clothing consumption and environmental damage. In addition, we emphasize sustainability in all aspects of life, for the sake of our students, their families, and the environment.
Educational innovation: Integration of face-to-face and online in teaching and learning in higher education
Authors: Nogueira Teresinha de Jesus Araújo Magalhães , Melo Lívia Veleda Sousa e , Ferreira Marcello , Leite Letícia Lopes , Barrera Débora Furtado
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the results of the Learning Program for the 3rd Millennium (A3M), developed by the University of Brasília (UnB) to identify, promote and disseminate innovative educational actions in the institution and its integration between face-to-face and online. Part of the problem: what is the potential for educational innovation in the projects identified and developed in the A3M Program and the possibilities for the convergence of modalities? The result points to the use of active methodologies, the consideration of new educational spaces, the use of digital information and communication technologies (DICT) in didactic strategies, the understanding of teaching as pedagogical mediation and of the student as an active subject of their learning. Educational practices suggest possibilities for convergence of modalities and the use of blended learning.
Reaction of ichthyofauna in the amazon region to different sound impulses
Authors: Maroja Armando de Mendonça , Silva Tania Machado da , Garavelli Sérgio Luiz , Zara Luiz Fabrício
Published: December 2023

This work is part of a research and development project (R&D - 06631-0009/2019), which aims to develop and validate technological strategies integrating physicochemical systems for the repulsion of the ichthyofauna from the suction pipe during the shutdown of the generating units of the Jirau Hydroelectric Power Plant, located on the Madeira River, state of Rondônia, Brazil. One of the strategies is the acoustic barrier, which is being developed to meet the particularities of the Amazonian fish species in the study area. The barrier will prevent and/or minimize fish entering the suction pipes during turbine stops and restarts. In the first stage, acoustic parameters were identified: auditory threshold and hearing frequency range of the most common fish caught at the plant. In the second stage, computer simulations were carried out that defined the configuration and power of the sound source required for the barrier. In the third stage, the characterization of aerial and underwater sounds in the vicinity of the plant was carried out. In this stage, in situ tests were carried out using the simulated arrangement with the sound source of the Lubell LL916 and the C75 hydrophone of Cetacean Research, testing the efficiency of 4 different noise configurations: pink, thunder, shooting and with well-defined tonal components. The tests were carried out at the spillway of the Jirau Hydroelectric Power Plant, where the movement of fish was monitored before and during the activation of the sound source. The results indicated that all the different types of sounds have the potential to increase the movement of the fish, but with different performances. Sound generated with tonal components increased movement by 57 percent, thunder noise by 43 percent, gunshot noise by 37 percent, and pink noise by 29 percent. These results are promising and will be applied in tests on suction tubes in the next stage of the study.
Sustainable tourism and local productive arrangement: Measuring environmental sustainability on the Discovery Coast
Authors: Araújo Wilson Alves de , Pires Mônica de Moura
Published: December 2023

The general objective of this research is to analyze the environmental sustainability of tourism in Bahia, from the perspective of local development. Based on the intense debates about the relationship between development and the environment, this research proposes an interdisciplinary approach based on the environmental problem, specifically regarding the externalities derived from the economic activity exerted by man on the natural environment, especially the tourist activity. This study focuses on the discussion of productive agglomerations as a factor in the development of a locality. In methodological terms, descriptive and methodological research is used, based on bibliographic analysis and field research, with a view to identifying, applying, and evaluating these instruments in the locality of Porto Seguro, Bahia. To this end, the research favors two methodological cuts: a quantitative cut, called Locational Quotient, and an analytical cut, used for the characterization of productive agglomerations in low and medium development regions, called Local Productive Arrangement (LPA). In view of the analyses carried out, it was concluded that the studied locality can be identified as a tourism LPA in the consolidation phase. In the environmental dimension, there was a need to implement public and private actions that direct and enhance measures that increase tourism activity in a sustainable way. It is expected as a result of this work: (i) to improve the understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development; (ii) contribute to the analysis of regional development policies, particularly in the locality studied; and, (iii) subsidize the development of public policies aimed at the sustainable development of tourism.
Important infections for orthopedics services
Authors: Amorim Gisele de Almeida Silva , Rebouças Aldizio Adam dos Santos , Oliveira Filho Wilson Soares , Silva Gabriela Ibiapino da , Damaceno Mateus Francisco , Brito Rafael Paulino , Abati Tiago Afonso Silva , Lima Rafael Costa , Rodrigues Jhonata Raimundo Martins , Barbosa Thobias Alves
Published: December 2023

Among the great challenges of current medicine, the prevention and containment of damage related to infections are increasingly highlighted, so that these have a strong impact on the quality of care provided, as well as on the development of the entire rehabilitation of those undergoing surgical procedures of any origin. In this sense, studying infections within the orthopedic perspective is extremely important, since the affected structure and the causative agent of infection impact the quality of life, economic and morbidity and mortality of patients. The current literature is increasingly looking for methods to minimize and predict the occurrence of infections, studying foci, potential patients and conditions that lead to infections in orthopedics. Analyzing and detecting the emergence of infections early also deserves to be highlighted, unraveling an arduous path for health services to combat the problems arising from an infection in the bone structure of individuals. Thus, it is understood that prevention, recognizing potential aggravating factors and knowing how to act in the face of infections that affect the bones are extremely important for the quality of life and recovery of patients.
Editors' Note
Authors: Team Editorial
Published: December 2023

This is the closing issue for Tanzania Zamani. Following a decision made to adopt a new title, the journal will hereafter be published under the title Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies. The new title is adopted in order to widen the journal’s geographical scope in order to attract scholarly contributions from historians working on other parts of Africa. The decision was also driven by the need to attract thematic contributions on issues in African history that cut across country borders.
Corrective Steps in a Total Laboratory Automation: Experience of a University Laboratory
Authors: Yıldız Raziye , Ulman Cevval
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Laboratuvar içi test sonuç verme süresi (L-TSS), laboratuvar performansının önemli bir göstergesidir. Bu çalışma, Total Laboratuvar Otomasyonu (TLO) kurulumu, stat test uygulaması, TLO dışına ek bir otoanalizör eklenmesi ve numune türünün değiştirilmesi ile L TSS’yi azaltmayı amaçladı.
Materyal ve Metod: L-TSS’ın değerlendirilmesi, otomasyon öncesi ve sonrası veriler karşılaştırılarak hem ortalama TSS hem de Aykırı Değer Yüzdesi (AD) aracılığıyla gerçekleştirildi. Bu karşılaştırma için yedi test (Albümin, Alanin Aminotransferaz (ALT), Üre, Potasyum, Beta İnsan Koryonik Gonadotropin (β-hCG), Troponin I ve Tiroid Stimülan Hormon (TSH)) kullanıldı. İstatistiksel analiz OpenEpi programında t-testi kullanılarak yapıldı.

Bulgular: TLO uygulaması sonrasında rutin biyokimya numunelerinde L-TSS’de iyileşme gözlendi. Ancak acil numunelerde (β-hCG ve TSH hariç) ve rutin numunelerden β-hCG ve TSH'de istatistiksel olarak anlamlı artış gözlendi. Bunu düzeltmek için Acil Servise özel stat test uygulaması başlatıldı. Stat testleri TLO dışında ayrı bir otoanalizörde çalışıldı ve Troponin I için örnek tipi değiştirildi. Sonuç olarak stat testlerinde L-TSS’de azalma (p<0,001) gözlendi.

Sonuç: Kurumumuzda kurulu olan TLO sistemi, yüksek hacimlerin yönetimini etkili bir şekilde optimize etmiştir. Stat testlerin eklenmesi ve örnek tipinin değiştirilmesi gibi düzeltici tedbirlerin uygulanması, L-TSS’de iyileşmelere yol açmıştır. TLO'dan elde edilen faydaları en üst düzeye çıkarmak için sorunları belirlemek ve uygun düzeltici önlemleri uygulamak çok önemlidir.
Current protocol to achieve dental movement acceleration and pain control with Photo-biomodulation
Authors: Dominguez Angela
Published: December 2023

When designing a study on dental movement acceleration or pain control during orthodontic treatment, it is crucial to consider effective parameters. The objective of this editorial is to compile the most effective parameters supported by evidence that should be considered in future studies to achieve complete parameter homogenization. The protocol currently recommended to homogenize the parameters and facilitate the development of further meta-analysis in terms of acceleration of movement and pain control in orthodontics is Wavelength: 810 nm, 2.2 J per surface, 0.1 W in continuous mode/0.1 W average power in a super-pulsed, sweeping movement, 1mm from the mucosa, 22 seconds along the vestibular surface and 22 seconds along the lingual surface, the recommended speed of movement is 2 mm/sec, 1 application during each orthodontic control, to achieve dental movement acceleration and repeat the dose at 24 h to ensure pain elimination. The energy density and power density will depend on the spot size used in the equipment and the distance from the mucosa. It will strengthen the evidence of photobiomodulation as the best therapy to accelerate tooth movement and at the same time control the pain produced by orthodontic treatments.
STRATEGI PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH PERTANIAN UNTUK PENINGKATAN NILAI EKONOMI DAN LINGKUNGAN DI KABUPATEN CILACAP
Authors: Maghfuri Ahamd
Published: December 2023

Agricultural waste is material discarded from the agricultural sector that can still be utilized. Utilization of the leftover waste from agricultural activities can increase economic and environmental value. The large amount of agricultural waste from the results of agricultural activities is a great opportunity for the utilization of agricultural waste to support economic growth and environmental sustainability. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine strategies for utilizing agricultural waste. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with the research object being agricultural waste in Cilacap Regency using SWOT analysis which was carried out to find strategies by looking at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of agricultural waste utilization. The study resulted in Agricultural Waste Utilization Strategies being divided into three types of strategies based on their implementation period: long-term, medium-term, and short-term. The long-term strategy is the development of agricultural waste management areas, the medium-term strategy includes giving agricultural waste management tools to farming communities, and the short-term strategy is the first step in planning with outreach and training. The research is expected to be applied to increase the economic value of managed agricultural waste and improve environmental sustainability in harmony with sustainable development in Cilacap Regency.