bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Precursors of Cloud Computing Adoption in Selected Banks in Kenya
Authors: Odhiambo Fredrick , Mose Thomas , Mwalili Tobias
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The study analyzed the precursors of adoption of cloud computing in selected banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of data security on adoption of cloud computing in selected banks in Kenya, to establish how organizational culture affects adoption of cloud computing in selected banks in Kenya, to establish how supplier lock- in affects adoption of cloud computing in selected banks in Kenya and to establish how regulatory policy affects adoption of cloud computing in selected banks in Kenya.

Methodology: The study employed descriptive research design and inferential statistics. The target population was 366 ICT staff from 3 selected banks namely NCBA, KCB Bank and Equity bank. The selected banks had the largest market share according to published CBK supervisory report for year 2020. The sample size was 191 respondents. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Responses in the questionnaires were tabulated, coded and processed by use of a computer statistical package for social sciences version 28 (SPSS) program to analyze the data. The responses from the open-ended questions were listed to obtain proportions appropriately and then reported by descriptive narrative. Descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation were used. The ANOVA test was used to establish the findings from the study and results presented in graphs and charts.

Findings: Cloud computing adoption was evaluated for the select commercial banks across three areas namely core-banking systems, middle office and compliance systems and back-office, data science and innovation systems over a period of five years. The respondents indicated that no more than one cloud computing project was either in planning, implementation, failed or completed stages, indicating that despite the perceived benefits of cloud computing there are precursors that need to be addressed if the commercial banks are to fully embrace cloud computing.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: In terms of policy, the  findings of the study will be important to regulators like CA, CBK and other institutions that regulate financial institutions in coming up with relevant guidelines when it comes to handling customer data within Cloud Computing environment. It gives banking sector perspective of some of the issues that require attention if the envisaged benefits of clod computing are to be fully realized. This is important not only to the policy makers but also to the cloud service providers . Additionally, the findings give a theoretical basis of validating the antecedents of cloud computing adoption in the banking sector in Kenya and this can be extended to the rest of the world. The findings give a practical perspective of the real concerns the banks have to contend with from a practical perspective and therefore very critical in advancement of cloud computing technologies.
The Effect on the Growth of Lettuce Plants Using Various Recyclable Non-Soil Substrates
Authors: Rehman Zain , Kethar Jothsna
Published: October 2022

For a long time now, people have known the devastating effects of soil agriculture. This can include deforestation due to excessive agriculture which increases carbon emissions causing global warming. Previous research emphasized the urgency of developing green sustainable solutions to grow food such as hydroponics and aeroponics. Tron Sherman, of Mansfield, MO, introduced the idea of using a recyclable substrate (i.e., tires) for growing plants. The objective in this study is to determine if lettuce plants will grow better and faster in recyclable substrates using hydroponics as compared to soil. Lettuce plants were selected to grow hydroponically using the Kratky method (defined below) in 7 substrates which included 6 recyclable household materials and one of soil. The best plant from each substrate was selected from height, weight, root length, and width data over the course of 7 weeks. It was found that the best performing substrates in height, weight, root length, and width was found to be cloth and the sponge. All the household recyclable substrates with exception of cushion filling were found to grow plants better than soil. Findings suggest that while rockwool or other commercially available products are used as substrates for hydroponics, recyclable household substrates can be just as effective and better than soil, while reducing cost.
PLANEJAMENTO FAMILIAR E MÉTODOS CONTRACEPTIVOS
Authors: Siqueira Thainara , Alves Filho Jose Roberto
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: O estudo tem  objetivo de analisar e compreender o planejamento familiar, métodos contraceptivos e a atenção farmacêutica na orientação dos contraceptivos. Metodologia : A pesquisa utilizou o método de revisão narrativa da literatura através de pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases Google Acadêmico e Scielo. Os artigos foram pesquisados com o uso dos termos: Planejamento familiar, Métodos Contraceptivos, Anticoncepção, Atenção Farmacêutica, na lingua nacional (Português), publicados no período de 2017 a 2022, incluindo artigos e cartilhas publicadas fora do período de 5 anos, pois são artigos consideráveis para o tema abordado, estão organizados em tabelas sinóptico. Resultado: Foram icluidos 20 artigos, que após analise foi possivel identificar que o desconhecimento influencia na escolha dos métodos contreceptivos e a falta de orientação sobre os possiveis efeitos adversos que  comprometem a sua eficácia. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o planejamento familiar é fundamental para que homens e mulheres tenham uma melhor assistência a saúde, abordando a contracepção e concepção por meio de métodos contraceptivos, ressaltando a importância do profissional farmacêutico na orientação no momento da dispensação, a atenção farmacêutica possibilitará um atendimento humanizado com uma farmacoterapia bem sucedida.
Bioactivity and toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals using in vitro cell-based models: A review
Authors: Tran Hung Son ,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam; Institute of Natural Products, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Gangneung, Republic of Korea; Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Published: October 2022

Nutraceutical is one of the new concepts appearing in recent years, referring to food products derived from natural sources that benefit human health in preventing and treating diseases, besides providing nutritional value. During the development of these products, it is important to evaluate the toxicity and bioactivity of potential compounds and to study the mechanism of action of these nutraceutical compounds at the cellular and molecular levels. Among the many different experimental models, the in vitro cell-based model has emerged as a model with many advantages for preliminary screening of nutraceuticals activity and toxicity before conducting further studies on in vivo models. This review summarizes some basic techniques commonly used to screen nutraceuticals' toxicity. Recent studies of the bioactivity of nutraceuticals in various areas, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammation, antiobesity, neuroprotection, and gut health improvement, are also reviewed to introduce the application of the cell-based model in nutraceutical bioactivity research. New modern techniques using in vitro cell-based models have been applied in this field, such as highthroughput screening, 3D-cell culture, and organ-on-a-chip are also discussed in this paper.
Determination of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in paper-based food packaging samples
Authors: Tran Thi Lieu , Kieu Thi Lan Phuong , Do Thi Thu Hang , Hoang Quoc Anh , Nguyen Thị Quynh Hoa , Doan Duy Khanh , Le Huu Tuyen , Nguyen Thi Anh Huong , Dang Thu Hien ,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam; Vietnam National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Faculty of Chemical Technology and Environment, Hung Yen University of Technology and Education, Hung Yen, Vietnam,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

In this study, a method for simultaneous determination of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in paper-based food packaging was validated. The paper samples were extracted with ethanol/water (1 : 1, v/v) mixture at 70°C for 2 h by using an incubator shaker. The extracts were passed through 0.2 μm filters before LC-MS/MS analysis. The method detection limit and method quantification limit of both PFOA and PFOS were 0.1 and 0.3 ng/g, respectively. Correlation coefficients > 0.99 were obtained over concentration ranges from 0.3 to 10 ng/mL. The method recovery ranged from 100 - 106% with good repeatability (RSD < 5%). The method was applied to analyze 23 paper samples, however, PFOA and PFOS were not detected in any of these samples.
Production of certified reference material Escherichia coli in milk-based product
Authors: Le Thi Phuong Thao , Dang Thi Oanh , Dang Huu Cuong , Nguyen Thi Hang , Nguyen Thi Minh Hoa , Vu Thi Hai Ha , Le Thi Hong Hao ,   Quality Assurance laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Quality Assurance laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Quality Assurance laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Quality Assurance laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Quality Assurance laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   2Microbiology and GMO laboratory, National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Reference materials are an important tool in ensuring the validity of the test results efficiently and economically. National Institute for Food Control has implemented several studies, characterization of microbiology chemistry for food and feeding stuffs certified reference materials (CRM) in order to support laboratories in control and maintaining test results quality. CRM for Escherichia coli (E. coli) in food is our study’s first interest, because E. coli indicates unfavorable hygienic conditions and fecal contamination in foods. Milk and dairy products are used for any stage of human life from infancy to elder. CRM for E. coli in milk-based products were characterized by using a network of competency laboratories leading to certified values in accordance with ISO 17034:2016 requirements. These certified reference materials produced are accredited conforming to ISO 17034:2016 by the America Association of Laboratories Association.
Monitoring and Evaluation for Education and Accountability in Edmund Rice Foundation Australia Nairobi County
Authors: Bett Benaihia Kiptoo , Kihara Allan
Published: October 2022

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between corporate governance attributes and performance of state-owned enterprises through review of literature. The study specifically sought to establish the relationship between corporate governance attributes of accountability, transparency, transformational leadership and stakeholder engagement; and performance of state-owned enterprises with government policy objective as the mediating variable. The study was anchored on Agency, Signalling, Transformational Leadership and Stakeholder Theories to narrow the literature gap.

Methodology: The study adopted desk research design through reviewing of relevant literature relating to corporate governance attributes and performance of state-owned enterprises. The study also summarized major contributions of significant studies on the relationship between corporate governance and performance. In addition, the study discussed the theoretical and methodological gaps in the reviewed literature on corporate governance and performance for further research.

Findings: Reviewed primary and secondary literature sources showed that, more transparency allows for greater accountability and contributes to better performance by state-owned enterprises. Further, countries that have been able to improve their corporate governance standards and practices have also been able to improve the business environment for and performance of both private and state-owned companies. In addition, SOEs’ performance is influenced by adoption and implementation of corporate governance practices. However, the difference in financial performance of SOEs may be due to several factors including set government policy objectives that constrain the performance of the SOEs. Moreover, countries with ineffective governance and low accountability continue to experience weak SOE performance, poor delivery of public services, stifled competitiveness and growth including through the crowding-out of private companies and increased opportunities for political patronage and corruption.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the principal objective of SOE reforms should be to improve SOEs’ accountability and efficiency by establishing and enforcing adequate reporting of their performance while holding them accountable for reaching or their targets. In addition, the state ownership policy should fully recognize SOE’s responsibilities towards stakeholders and request that SOEs report on their relations with stakeholders. Further, it should make clear any expectations the state has in respect of responsible business conduct by SOE.
The New Subaltern Speaks Now
Authors: Singh Rajni
Published: October 2022

Among the many subalterns in India, Dalit women are the most vulnerable. This category of subaltern is built on the intersections of caste, class, and gender. There has been a long history of systematically silencing and othering them through systemic violence and repressive mechanisms. However, growing awareness among these subalterns of their social status has led to a new category of subaltern who dares to speak about their social realities by unmasking their historical subordination and by sharing their everyday experiences—for example, their experiences of being a Dalit and a Dalit woman. Life Writings by Dalit women reflect the Dalit feminist consciousness which is central to the understanding of the institutions of power and the way it operates, exacerbating the suffering of these women. Urmila Pawar’s Aaydaan (a generic term used for all the things woven from bamboo), translated from Marathi into English with the title The Weave of My Life: A Dalit Woman’s Memoirs, deals with the lives of Dalit Mahar women who face intersectional discrimination as Dalit, as women, and as poor women. By offering the historical realities of Mahar women, the narrative challenges structural injustice first by unmasking the historical subordination of these women and then by tracing its continuity to show how discrimination manifests at the present time. The paper attempts to demonstrate how Dalit women’s experiences are built around differences and the manner in which the Dalit female narratives expose structural barriers and in the process constitute a new knowledge—a Dalit feminist epistemolog —thereby making spaces for an enriched feminist theory.
Digital Business Transformation: A Case Study of Wipro
Authors: N. Sumangala , Kini Shashidhar
Published: October 2022

Background/Purpose: Moving towards the digital world and transforming businesses into digital enterprises is the need of the hour. Every such enterprise needs to come up with a proper strategy for implementation. Wipro Limited is an Indian multinational company helping enterprises with digital transformation by providing services such as consultancy services and products. Wipro uses a very agile and effective strategy that incrementally gets strengthened with customer experience. The purpose of this study is to give insights into the successful journey of Wipro in this process of digital transformation and also to analyze the company’s strengths in sustaining in the business field, its weaknesses, opportunities that could be further explored, and challenges that could be handled effectively to improve the development of the company.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The data required for the case study analysis paper on Wipro’s Digital Transformation is collected from secondary resources. The secondary resources used for the study mainly include the Wipro website, scholarly articles collected using Google Scholar, and other websites and reports.
Findings/Result: This study has given an understanding of the customer-centric approach of Wipro, technology, and IT services provided by the company. The Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges faced by Wipro, especially in the IT industry are analyzed based on the facts collected from secondary resources. Wipro serves its customers all over the world with a wide range of products and consultancy services. The study reveals that Wipro could accelerate its journey of digital transformation by focusing on widening its growth both in the local and global market by diversifying brand products and consultancy services.
Research limitations/implications: This paper focuses on the factors including the digital transformation model employed by Wipro and its journey toward success. The paper is limited to the study of the technology services, achievements, and corporate social responsibilities exhibited by the company throughout its journey of transformation.
Originality/Value: This paper attempts to give an overview of the digital transformation of businesses and especially Wipro’s approach to implementing the right strategy for the successful digital transformation of its business.
Paper Type: Case study
How Bad Banks will help to Tackle NPA
Authors: Shetty Megha D. , Bhat Sudhindra
Published: October 2022

Purpose: This paper presents a brief overview of bad banks, how they work, impact NPAs, a view on how bad banks can help to remove the stressed asset, the necessity for implementing bad banks, and a few key positive and negative opinions on basis of SWOT analysis or point of view on the establishment of bad banks.
Methodology: The data has been collected from a variety of sources, including newspapers, research papers, websites, and journals. The information has been analyzed and synthesized to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic.
Findings: A bad bank is a financial institution specializing in managing assets that are likely to default and is characteristic of troubled loans. The bank aims to separate risky assets from traditional banks so that they can be dealt with separately, either sold or restructured. High NPA’s suggest that banks’ funds are locked and the bank does not have enough money to lend.
Originality: A bad bank is a financial institution that holds non-performing assets (NPAs) of another bank or financial institution. The purpose of a bad bank is to remove these NPAs from the original institution’s balance sheet so it can focus on its core operations. A bad bank is also sometimes known as an "NPA resolutions bank."
Type of Paper: Conceptual Paper.
The Role of Commentaries in the Canonization of Literary Values – With Special Reference to the Commentaries of Poetry of Bosnian Authors in Oriental Languages
Authors: Babović Dželila
Published: October 2022

The writing of commentaries in the Oriental-Islamic tradition was originally focused on the text of the Qur’an and Hadith. The extremely strong religious tradition of hermeneutics and textual exegesis significantly influenced overall literacy, so that commentary appears as one of the most significant prose forms in classical Oriental-Islamic literature. In the unity and intertwining of different cultural identities in the Islamic civilization circle, searching for the literary works of Bosnians in Oriental languages, as an important component of the historical continuity of national literature, we find a significant number of commentaries from different fields, written in Arabic, Persian and Turkish. In this paper, some of the most significant commentaries on the poetry of Bosnian authors are presented.
"Those Who Muddy the Waters of Imperial Justice"
Authors: Čaušević Ekrem
Published: October 2022

Stereotypes and axiological attributions used by Bosnian Franciscans to de­scribe “Bosnian Turks” (Bosniaks) and Orthodox Christian priests during the second half of the nineteenth century are discussed. The sources for analysis were private letters exchanged by Franciscans during the period from 1850 to 1870 via private channels, in order to prevent the correspondence from falling into the hands of the Austrian and local Ottoman authorities. As the correspond­ence took place in secrecy and without fear of censorship, it may justifiably be assumed to reflect the Franciscans’ authentic opinions and attitudes toward the Ottoman authorities and members of other confessions with whom they shared, among other things, living space and language. Analysis has shown that the axiological attributions in the Franciscan letters resembled the repertoire of perceptions and value judgments encountered in other source of Catholic provenance from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as early modern Croatian literature. Interestingly, however, not a single negative attribute is ascribed to the sultan. On the contrary, he is described as the embodiment of the principle of justice and an exalted ruler, “whose crystal clear water” (a metaphor for justice) is clouded and muddied by representatives of the local authorities.” Since imagological analysis also requires historical contextualization, such an attitude toward the sultan should be viewed within the sociohistorical context. Indeed, the majority of the letters were written when the central authorities, under the sultan’s watchful eye, were strenuously attempting to crush the resistance from the conservative ulema and major landowners to social and agrarian reforms in Bosnia. Since these reforms were of vital importance to Catholics and their survival, the authors of the letters not only praised the sultan and some Ottoman governors in Bosnia but also distinguished Muslims (Bosniaks) who supported the reforms as a way to modernize the Ottoman state. The topic was approached from the imagological aspect through the discursive analysis of constructions regarding the cultural and religious identities in Bosnia at the time.
LAS NUEVAS NORMAS ANTI-HÍBRIDOS INTRODUCIDAS POR EL REAL DECRETO-LEY 4/2021, DE 9 DE MARZO: POSIBLES PROBLEMAS DE COMPATIBILIDAD CON LAS LIBERTADES FUNDAMENTALES DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA
Authors: Alejandro Zubimendi Cavia
Published: October 2022

Las normas anti-híbridos, destinadas a combatir los resultados de doble no imposición derivados de la interacción de diferentes sistemas fiscales, fueron incorporadas, como resultado de los trabajos desarrollados por la OCDE en el marco del proyecto BEPS, en la Directiva Anti-Elusión Fiscal. Recientemente, el legislador español ha transpuesto estas normas a través del Real Decreto-ley 4/2021. En la medida en que se trata de normas que por su naturaleza operan exclusivamente en el contexto transfronterizo, se plantean numerosas cuestiones en relación con su compatibilidad con las libertades fundamentales de la Unión Europea.
El final de la doctrina judicial del «tiro único» por parte de la administración tributaria y la necesidad de clarificar la doctrina del «doble tiro»
Authors: Juan Calvo Vérgez
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto analizar el final de la llamada doctrina del «tiro único», de acuerdo con la cual no cabe la posibilidad de dictar nuevos actos administrativos tributarios, sustitutivos de los anulados, no ya solo cuando la causa de la anulación resida en un vicio material o de fondo, sino también cuando el defecto lo sea de carácter adjetivo o formal. Asimismo  se reflexiona acerca del alcance de la doctrina del «doble tiro», en virtud de la cual la Administración tributaria puede volver a dictar una nueva liquidación cuando una anterior ha sido anulada siempre y cuando no se hubiese producido la prescripción de aquella y en la medida en que se respeten todas aquellas cuestiones respecto de las cuales hubiese recaído una resulción firma así como las propias garantías de defensa del contribuyente.
LA CONTROVERTIDA NATURALEZA JURÍDICA DE LOS PAGOS RECIBIDOS POR LOS COLEGIOS OFICIALES DE GESTORES ADMINISTRATIVOS Y SU SUJECIÓN AL IMPUESTO SOBRE EL VALOR AÑADIDO (EL CASO DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN)
Authors: María Teresa Mata Sierra  , Marta González Aparicio
Published: October 2022

Los Colegios Profesionales, por sus particulares condiciones, han generado numerosas controversias jurídicas desde su creación. Una de estas dificultades ha sido la determinación de la naturaleza de los pagos que se realizan a estas entidades por sus colegiados, destinados a la cobertura de sus fines. Las consideraciones realizadas en torno a los Colegios Profesionales y la categorización de estos pagos despliega importantes efectos en el ámbito tributario, particularmente en relación a la sujeción en el Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido y a la posible aplicación de alguna de las exenciones previstas en la normativa de este tributo.
SEGURIDAD JURÍDICA: LA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS GASTOS FISCALES
Authors: María Teresa Soler Roch
Published: October 2022

Como es sabido, el artículo 134.2 de la Constitución española establece que los Presupuestos Generales del Estado «incluirán la totalidad de los gastos e ingresos del sector público estatal y en ellos se consignará el importe de los beneficios fiscales que afecten a los tributos del Estado». (Es decir: lo que se gasta, lo que se ingresa y lo que se deja de ingresar por la exención o rebaja de impuestos). Los beneficios a los que se refiere esta norma son los denominados gastos fiscales, término acuñado por la doctrina hacendística con un efecto económico equivalente al del gasto público (entendido como salida de fondos), porque suponen, en definitiva, una asignación de recursos por la vía de una menor recaudación. Esta equivalencia es patente en relación con la teoría del incentivo, tradicionalmente unida a la actividad de fomento o ayuda, terreno en el que siempre se ha planteado el dilema entre la transferencia directa (subvención) o indirecta (incentivo fiscal). En ambos casos, una ayuda mediante fondos públicos, tal como se ha venido interpretando en la jurisprudencia europea sobre ayudas de Estado, tema al que me referiré más adelante. En definitiva, voy a referirme a la seguridad jurídica en un ámbito si se quiere peculiar del concepto de gasto, el de los gastos fiscales. Lo cual supone que se trata de un tema alojado, por así decirlo, en el ámbito de la fiscalidad.
El derecho a rehusar requerimientos administrativos que exijan la aportación de documentos ya presentados: análisis jurisprudencia
Authors: Manuel Lucas Durán
Published: October 2022

Es objeto del presente trabajo analizar el derecho de los obligados tributarios a no aportar, en el seno de los procedimientos que se sigan ante ellos, documentos que ya se hayan presentado a la «Administración actuante».
EL PRECINTO CAUTELAR DE LAS CAJAS DE SEGURIDAD EN EL SENO DE UN PROCEDIMIENTO DE INSPECCIÓN TRIBUTARIA. DERECHOS FUNDAMENTALES AFECTADOS Y CONVENIENCIA DE RECABAR AUTORIZACIÓN JUDICIAL PREVIA: Premio AEDAF en su XXIII edición, en la modalidad de JUECES EN FORMACIÓN
Authors: María Eugenia Sanmartín García-Osorio
Published: October 2022

Este trabajo surge con ocasión de la STSJ de la Comunidad Valenciana 1311/2020, de 22 de julio, y tiene por objeto reflexionar sobre la conveniencia de que el precinto cautelar de las cajas de seguridad venga precedido del consentimiento de su titular o autorización judicial previa. Para ello, se parte del examen de los derechos fundamentales afectados por esta medida cautelar, así como del análisis de las deficiencias propias de las líneas generales de adopción de las medidas cautelares del artículo 146 de la Ley General Tributaria y de la exigencia doctrinal y jurisprudencia) de que la medida cautelar de apertura de cajas de  seguridad venga precedida del consentimiento de su titular o autorización judicial previa.
Apropiaciones del Terrassenhaussiedlung Sankt Peter. Modelo de arquitectura residencial
Authors: Cascales Barrio Juan
Published: October 2022

El desplome de las políticas públicas de vivienda, viene acompañado de un debate disciplinar empobrecido, que asume el marco regulatorio, los tipos edificatorios convencionales, procesos lineales de diseño y ratios de superficies muy precarias. Parte del problema se ancla en el insuficiente análisis de las propuestas desarrolladas en el momento culmen de experimentación de las vanguardias en los años 60 y de sus resultados. Esta laguna nos lleva al espejismo de enfrentar retos inéditos, cuando en realidad son problemas enquistados, ampliamente debatidos y abordados en múltiples obras, que terminadas o semiabortadas en el panorama crítico de los años 70, quedaron pendientes de revisión. Terrassenhaussiedlung Sankt Peter es uno de estos casos, llegado al presente en unas excelentes condiciones. Varias publicaciones destacan su conceptualización estructuralista para garantizar la calidad de vida urbana, social y particular de sus usuarios. Aquí se analiza su contextualización histórica, se relaciona con otras obras similares de su tiempo, incidiendo tanto en lo singular del proceso de trabajo como en su implantación y el sistema de criterios y de reglas que orquestan la integración de los sistemas estructural-constructivo, programático y formal, en una compleja y original configuración.
Casa funeraria Tangassi en San Luis Potosí, México
Authors: Tatiana Bilbao Estudio
Published: October 2022

De todas las tipologías arquitectónicas, una funeraria es una de las más difíciles de diseñar debido a su profundo simbolismo. La muerte se representada de muchas maneras por diferentes culturas. En la tradición mexicana, la muerte no es solo un proceso de respeto, duelo y miedo, sino que ha sido definida culturalmente como un evento social importante. Para dar definición espacial al proyecto siempre se vuelve a los conceptos de límites, transiciones, permanencia, temporalidad y umbrales que definen la dimensión social y cultural de la muerte.
Crematorio de Igualada en Barcelona, España
Authors: Estudio Carme Pinós
Published: October 2022

El edificio del crematorio se asienta cerca de la capilla, justo en lo alto de una colina, de tal forma que desde el cementerio no se ve el nuevo edificio, pero desde el edificio se percibe el ambiente y la belleza del cementerio. El proyecto actúa sobre la voluntad de mimetizarse con el cementerio sin desvirtuar la poesía que de él emana. La idea principal del proyecto de crematorio fue comprender con sensibilidad la situación que implica el programa. Quiere conectarse con la naturaleza que lo rodea y entablar un diálogo entre los visitantes y el paisaje lejano, el cual se percibe a través de las ventanas, un diálogo entre la vida y la muerte.
A relação criança-meio sonoro: caminhos para a educação musical na infância
Authors: Oliveira Daiane Aparecida Araújo de , Pederiva Patrícia Lima Martins
Published: October 2022

Sob os pressupostos da Teoria Histórico-Cultural de Lev Semionovitch Vigotski, este artigo tem por objetivo partilhar caminhos para a educação musical na infância, a partir da organização do espaço educativo-musical com centralidade na relação criança-meio sonoro, também chamada de vivência sonora. Foram organizadas oito aulas de educação musical com uma turma de alfabetização, a fim de compreender de que modo as vivências estéticas com sons do cotidiano das crianças podem ser a alavanca dos processos de desenvolvimento de suas musicalidades. Como ferramentas e procedimentos educativos, e de pesquisa, foram utilizados: gravações autorais das crianças, e partilha, de sons de seu cotidiano, rodas de conversa musicais, atividades educativo-musicais e diálogo, registros sonoro-gráficos de sons e narrativas individuais desses registros. O método de análise utilizado foi o pedológico, apontado por Vigotski em suas obras. Conclui-se que as vivências sonoras são um importante recurso a ser organizado nos espaços educativo-musicais, e indica caminhos para potencialidade da musicalidade na infância.
Crianças e arte: encontros para abrir as janelas à dimensão estética da prática docente
Authors: Pontes Gilvânia Maurício Dias de , Souza Rayffi Gumercindo Pereira de , Leal Fernanda de Lourdes Almeida
Published: October 2022

Este estudo traz central a articulação entre educação e arte, considerando as crianças como produtoras e propositoras de experiências estéticas e educativas, que emergem das suas relações entre si e com os(as) docentes na Educação Infantil. A partir da apresentação e análise de uma experiência vivenciada na Pré-Escola, objetiva-se refletir sobre a arte como dimensão estética que nos possibilita sermos tocados pelo mundo e tocá-lo também, permitindo-nos construir percursos educativos significativos e emancipatórios, que atentam para além daquilo que é visível. O texto está fundamentado nos estudos sociais da infância e em autores(as) que pensam a experiência estética e a arte na contemporaneidade. Conclui-se que articular educação e arte com as crianças é uma atitude inserida numa proposta de cunho pedagógico, político, ético e epistemológico. Trata-se do “ir junto”, docentes e crianças, descobrindo novas “janelas” para visualizarem e sentirem novos mundos na unidade de educação infantil e na vida.
Itinerários e desafios acerca da participação das crianças na formação continuada de professores de Educação Física
Authors: Ferreira Flávia Martinelli
Published: October 2022

Nas últimas décadas, a formação continuada de professores tem sido objeto de discussão e análise. Somadas à estas questões, consolidam-se cada vez mais estudos que apontam para um olhar a respeito da infância a partir da leitura que as próprias crianças constroem sobre seus cotidianos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo reunir e apresentar reflexões circunscritas no desafio de contribuir com a formação continuada à luz da Sociologia da Infância. O percurso metodológico adotado é de natureza qualitativa e propositiva, incluindo-se revisão bibliográfica não sistemática e ações consolidadas a partir da formação continuada de professores de educação física da Prefeitura Municipal de Jundiaí, São Paulo, com a participação das crianças. Ao anunciarem as crianças que há pouco espaço e tempo para brincar na escola, é urgente considerarmos políticas educacionais que estabeleçam metas para assegurar tempos de brincar e, ainda, critérios para estabelecer a qualidade destes momentos nas creches, pré-escolas e escolas.
Crise do cuidado: repercussões da Pandemia na situação social das famílias e nas experiências de bebês e crianças na Bahia - Brasil
Authors: Silva Elenice de Brito Teixeira , Pereira Eugênia  da Silva , Ribeiro Larissa Monique de Souza Almeida
Published: October 2022

Este artigo analisa as repercussões da pandemia de COVID-19 nas condições de vida de famílias de bebês e crianças da Educação Infantil em territórios baianos. O estudo realizado por meio da análise das ações e mobilizações no âmbito da política de Educação Infantil, narrativas das crianças, questionários e entrevistas com famílias, abrange dimensões que possibilitam pensar mudanças nas condições familiares e seus impactos nas experiências das crianças: a situação socioeconômica, a configuração das rotinas e práticas de cuidado em casa e a natureza das atividades realizadas com as crianças. Conclui-se que a pandemia representa uma crise do cuidado das crianças. Esta crise é um risco ao desenvolvimento cultural humano frente às políticas fragmentadas entre as áreas da educação, assistência social, cultural, jurídica e de saúde.
A comunicação na educação de infância numa perspectiva multimodal
Authors: Domingues Ana Isabel de , Pereira Íris Susana Pires
Published: October 2022

O artigo visa caracterizar a atividade comunicativa da criança como inerentemente multimodal, num contexto de educação pré-escolar em Portugal; nele se apresentam os resultados de uma pesquisa-ação, informada e sustentada pela abordagem da multimodalidade, fazendo algumas associações com a teoria dos multiletramentos, apontando os dados para a relevância de reconceptualizar o desenvolvimento da comunicação na educação de infância, de modo a abraçar o desenvolvimento de repertórios semióticos multimodais e não exclusivamente os modos oral e escrito da linguagem verbal
Outcomes of Open Fronto-Facial Resection for Fungal Osteomyelitis of Frontal Bone
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India, Mehta Rupa , Rao Karthik Nagaraga ,   Department of Head and Neck Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India, Nagarkar Nitin M. ,   Director and CEO, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India, Sharma Anil ,   Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India, Kumar Badal ,   Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India, P Karthik ,   Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The second wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) led to the resurgence of opportunistic infections due to the injudicious use of steroids. Sinonasal mucormycosis was declared an epidemic in India during the pandemic. Mucormycosis was managed effectively by surgical debridement along with systemic amphotericin B. Currently, a resurgence of mucormycosis following initial treatment, in the form of fungal osteomyelitis of the frontal bone, is being seen in India. Methods: This prospective study included 10 patients with fungal osteomyelitis of the frontal bone due to mucormycosis. All patients underwent surgical debridement of the sequestrum and involucrum, with systemic antifungal pharmacotherapy. Results: The average duration of time until mucormycosis recurrence was 22 days following initial treatment (range 10–33 days). Patients presented with extracranial bossing following outer frontal cortex erosion (n=3), bicortical erosion (n=3), bifrontal involvement (n=2), dural involvement (n=3), and involvement of the brain parenchyma and prefrontal cortex (n=2). All cases underwent debridement of the entire sequestrous bone and involucrum until normal bone could be identified. The mean admission duration was 4 weeks (range 3–6 weeks). All treated patients are currently alive and without disease, confirmed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Conclusion: Based on our experience, the successful treatment of fungal osteomyelitis due to mucormycosis requires a four-pronged approach: early detection, multidisciplinary management of comorbidities, surgical debridement of necrotic bone, and adequate systemic antifungal therapy.
Three Decades of Cannabis Research: What are the Obstacles?
Authors:   Former Senior Medical Cannabis Consultant, Medical Cannabis Unit, Israel Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel. Ariel University, Dor Michael
Published: October 2022

During the past few years, thousands of articles have been published concerning medical cannabis useage. Unfortunately, most publications are case studies or small and poorly designed research projects. In attempting to understand the reasons behind this situation, the obstacles impeding the use of medical cannabis and related research merit more in-depth examination. This editorial looks at some of the issues.
CRISPR Technology: A Jewish Legal Perspective
Authors:   Interim Director of Bioethics, School of Health Sciences and Practice, New York Medical College— Associated with Touro University, Valhalla, NY, USA, Loike John D. ,   Interim Director of Bioethics, School of Health Sciences and Practice, New York Medical College— Associated with Touro University, Valhalla, NY, USA, Blaum Tzvi ,   Associate Professor, Judaic Studies, Mashgiach Ruchani, Lander College for Women (Touro College), New York, NY, USA
Published: October 2022

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) gene editing is an innovative and potentially game-changing biotechnology that can potentially reverse DNA mutations in a tissue-specific manner. In addition, CRISPR is being targeted for xenotransplantation, for increasing human longevity, in animal breeding, and in plant science. However, there are many ethical challenges that emerge from CRISPR technology. This article discusses several positions that relate to these ethical challenges from a Jewish legal perspective. In addition, we present several other applications of CRISPR technology that lack a defined Jewish legal precedent and require rabbinical scholars to address and resolve them in the future.
Guidelines for Manufacturing Waterproof Partition Boards Using the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Waste from the Boatbuilding Sector
Authors: Wijerathne A.D.H.T. , Ranjan M.T.T. , Galappaththi U.I.K.
Published: October 2022

The manufacturing and disposal stages of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) boats become very significant since they generate environmentally hazardous waste. Although most boat manufacturers have upgraded their facilities to minimize waste, the amount of waste generated is directly proportional to the size of the FRP boats. One option for dealing with the waste generated by the FRP boatbuilding industry is to use FRP recyclate for the production of waterproof partition boards. Under the current research, eleven specific manufacturing guidelines for developing waterproof partition boards using recycled FRP waste were developed. Waterproof partition boards were made from crushed flakes from discarded FRP boats and manufacturing stage waste. The crushed FRP flakes of the disposed of boats and manufacturing stage waste were used as raw materials to produce partition boards, and a mechanical shredding process was employed to produce recyclates. The approximate thicknesses and the aspect ratios of the recyclates used to manufacture partition boards were 0.5–2 mm and 0.04–0.3, respectively.
Simulation and Construction of Fingerprint Vehicle Starter System Using Microcontroller
Authors: Yusuf Samson Dauda , Dalhatu Ahmed , Umar Ibrahim , Loko Abdulmumini Zubairu
Published: October 2022

The rising number of vehicle thefts is becoming an issue particularly in Nigeria where the security system is porous. Vehicle security system has become very important and vital in providing personal security for our cars. In this study, simulation and construction of a fingerprint vehicle starter system was carried out using Arduino Uno ATmega328 microcontroller. The circuit was simulated using Proteus ver8.0 via Arduino compiler programming language using embedded C language. The stages of the circuit consisting of regulated power supply, fingerprint module, microcontroller, LCD, motor output driver, and buzzer unit. The hardware prototype of the circuit was constructed on a PCB board and performance evaluated test was carried out with 150 trials in 5 stages, with 4 authorized users and 1 unauthorized user. The specificity, sensitivity and accuracy of the device was calculated. Results shows that, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 96%, 97% and 97%. This implies that finger print vehicle detector will correctly accept and give access to 96% authorized users, correctly deny 97% unauthorized users, but will fail to accept 4% authorized users, and give access to 3% unauthorized users. Also, vehicle starting using the constructed device is only successful for authenticated users and we are 97% sure. Evaluation carried out under the measured performance metrics were able to be compared and analyze distribution scores of both authorized and unauthorized users with satisfactory result. The device can be recommended for vehicle security and other similar operations.
Assessment of the Need for Polygamy Among Men in Southern Sierra Leone, A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Sesay Regina Baby , Seppeh Sheku
Published: October 2022

The belief system of most Sierra Leoneans is highly glued to their culture, religion, and tradition. As a result, most Sierra Leoneans regard polygamy as a legal married institution. However, in recent years, civilization and western religions, like Christianity, have not only forbidden the act of polygamy among married men but have also highlighted some of the cons (or disadvantages) of their involvement in the act of polygamy. This has gradually changed the belief system of most Sierra Leoneans and has resulted in a gradual decline in the number of wives adored by most provincial men. As a result of the decline in the number of wives acquired by married men, the acquisition of numerous girlfriends and concubines (also called side chicks) by most provincial men has risen in recent years. The reason for this uncontrollable desire for involvement in the act of polygamy by most provincial men is yet to be investigated. To maintain a peaceful society in relation to the institution of marriage, the need to understand the main drive (or reason) behind polygamy is vital. This research work, therefore, aims at identifying the main factors influencing the need (or desire) for polygamy among provincial men in the southern part of Sierra Leone. To achieve this, a two-stage cluster sampling methodology was adopted to randomly select 600 men from the selected chiefdoms in the Moyamba district. Considering the research objective and the latent nature of the dependent and independent variables involved, a structural equation modeling methodology was used in the analysis to identify the main factors influencing the provincial men’s need or desire to be involved in the act of polygamy. Out of the four structural equation models used in the analysis, model 2 with dependent latent variable,” intention” and independent latent variables: “Attitudes” and “Subjective Norms” (like social recognition, ethnicity and desire for children) was found to be more plausible with outstanding fitness as it passed all the fitness tests including the chi-square test. The result of the empirical analysis using the structural equation models showed that there are positive and significant relationships between the dependent latent variable, “polygamy” and each of the independent latent variables, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. The result also showed that a positive and significant relationship existed between the dependent latent variable “intention” for polygamy and each of the independent latent variables: subjective norms, attitude, and perceived behavioral control.
Delineating The Relationship Between Innovation Strategy And Strategic Planning on Small Firm
Authors: Makhloufi Lahcene , Djermani Farouk
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper is to establish and delineate a relationship between innovation strategy and strategic planning toward firm performance based on both theories resource-based view and diffusion innovation theory. Successful firms are always aware to effectively implement these strategies as a powerful resource, in order to ensure its survival among current and potential rivals. Therefore, this paper review previous studies and find a critical gap in the literature, since very few studies that investigate the two variables as a strategic resource in single research hence, this paper will fill the emerged gap and provide several implications for policymakers and related stakeholders.