bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
"I Can't Imagine Not Being an Athlete": A Retrospective Qualitative Analysis of the Factors that Influence Sport Passion Development in Collegiate Athletes
Authors: Stokes Alexis , Cain Eleanor , Martin Eric
Published: October 2024

Athletes’ motivation, well-being, and outcomes in sport are heavily influenced by passion, which can be conceptualized as either harmonious (HP) or obsessive (OP) (Vallerand et al., 2003). Although the effects of HP and OP have been repeatedly observed, factors that cause these passion types to surface have scarcely been studied (Mageau et al., 2009). The purpose of this study was to identify the major factors impacting HP and OP in collegiate athletes and note the differences in these pathways. Data collection occurred in two distinct phases: Phase I surveyed participants’ sport passion levels, and Phase II selected athletes whose scores met certain criteria for follow-up interviews. During these interviews, the researcher explored each participant's sport journey from youth to college. Overarching categories identified from the athletes’ rendition of their sport experiences were passion identifiers (enjoyment, time and energy investment, value), athletic identity (“I am an athlete” vs. “I am not only an athlete”), fulfillment/frustration of autonomy (autonomy support vs autonomy thwarting), perception of feedback (support independent of performance outcomes vs. pressure to perform well), and motivation (extrinsic vs. intrinsic). The main differences between groups were seen in enjoyment, extrinsic motivation, exclusive athletic identity, pressure to perform well, and autonomy thwarting. Implications from the study include that parents and coaches can foster the development of HP by providing ample autonomy support, encouraging intrinsic motivation and a well-rounded identity, offering more support than pressure, and explicitly communicating that support is not attached to contingencies.
Jogos digitais no ensino de probabilidade: uma revisão sistemática da literatura dos últimos cinco anos
Authors: Farias Vitória da Silva , Almeida Magda Beatriz de Lima , Sá Adriana Conrado de , Silva Gabrielle Maria Vicente de Lira , Silva Klebson Nelson da
Published: October 2024

A utilização de jogos digitais na educação tem se intensificado nos últimos anos, nas diversas áreas do conhecimento, como forma de despertar o interesse do aluno e minimizar as dificuldades de aprendizagem. Em consonância com isso, a probabilidade está presente em diversas situações do cotidiano, sendo importante que as pessoas tenham conhecimento sobre elas. Nesse sentido, o ensino de probabilidade, os jogos digitais educacionais podem possibilitar o estímulo do raciocínio lógico, permitindo uma melhor compreensão do conteúdo visto em sala de aula, relacionando com o cotidiano dos alunos e contribuindo na construção do conhecimento. Portanto, o presente estudo tem uma abordagem qualitativa, trata-se de uma revisão sistemática da literatura dos últimos cinco anos (2019- 2024) e possui como objetivo, analisar de que forma a utilização de jogos digitais tem impactado o processo de ensino e aprendizagem de probabilidade na Educação Básica. Os resultados apontam que há diversas contribuições ao utilizar esse recurso didático nas aulas de probabilidade, entre elas, a imersão na realidade do aluno e a diversificação do ambiente educacional, o que desperta o interesse dos estudantes nesse processo mediado pelo professor. Em relação as limitações, pode-se elencar a falta de recursos tecnológicos que possibilite trabalhar com jogos em sala de aula.
Impact of breast reconstruction on quality of life in women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis using the Breast-Q questionnaire
Authors: Sbalchiero Juliano Carlos , Manso José Eduardo Ferreira , Nogueira André Luís de Carvalho , Araújo Bruno Luís de Castro , Fonseca Eliana Rosa da , Cláudio-da-Silva Cesar Silveira , Derchain Sophie
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is crucial in breast cancer treatment; however, its impact on women’s quality of life (QOL) remains inadequately understood. The BREAST-Q questionnaire is used for assessing QOL related to breast surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether there are differences in QOL between women undergoing mastectomy with and without breast reconstruction using the BREAST-Q questionnaire. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines and registered in PROSPERO. Articles in English, Portuguese, or Spanish were included, and studies on prophylactic mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery, duplicate studies, duplicate data, articles without original data (reviews, editorials, case reports, technical reports) and those without breast reconstruction were excluded. A comprehensive search was conducted across nine scientific databases. The defined search strategy was related to the terms standardized by the MeSH/PubMed controlled vocabularies, including Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), Embase subject headings (Emtree), and their synonyms. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the chi-squared and inconsistency tests. Statistical analyses were performed using the R software. A meta-analysis was performed for each BREAST-Q domain when data from multiple studies were available. Results: Of 1266 studies identified, three with 611 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Of these participants, 248 underwent mastectomy without reconstruction and 363 underwent post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. The meta-analysis revealed significantly higher scores in the domains “satisfaction with the breast,” “physical well-being of the chest,” “psychosocial well-being,” and “physical well-being” in women who underwent breast reconstruction compared with those who did not. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a positive association between breast reconstruction and enhanced QOL in women undergoing breast cancer treatment and mastectomy. Patient-reported outcome measures using questionnaires, such as Breast-Q, can elucidate satisfaction levels with the reconstruction, which will likely improve continuously with advances in modern plastic surgery.
Implicações e desafios para as propostas de formação e saberes docentes na perspectiva da educação do campo: análise sintética acerca das teorias e concepções de Tardif, Gauthier, Shulman com interface em Arroyo, Fernandes, Caldart e Molina
Authors: Costa Jocenilson Mendes , Carvalho Francisco José Ferreira , Rodrigues Ivanildo Carvalho , Mota Raimunda de Moraes , Silva Reginaldo Garcês
Published: October 2024

Este estudo teve o objetivo de analisar o contexto da educação para as populações campesinas, tendo como foco, as implicações e desafios para as propostas de formação docente, considerando os saberes na perspectiva da educação do campo fazendo uma análise sintética acerca das concepções de Tardif, Gauthier, Shulman com interface nas teorias de Arroyo, Fernandes, Caldart e Molina. A pesquisa é de abordagem qualitativa, onde recorremos a pesquisa bibliográfica para coleta de dados. Para efeito deste texto, as reflexões fundamentaram-se em análise documental à luz das ideias dos autores supramencionados, que nos permitiram inferir que o objeto deste estudo apresenta limites de ordem pedagógica e estrutural e que de certo modo, comprometem a qualidade formativa do professor, e por conseguinte na constituição de sua identidade profissional. O estudo evidenciou que para o efetivo rompimento de barreiras que segregam as diferentes estruturas pedagógicas de formação do professor além do conhecimento pedagógico, é necessário também que sejam incluídas estratégias didáticas, formas de avaliação e manejo de sala de aula, é necessário que os professores tenham elementos suficientes que promovam adaptações de seus métodos às realidades culturais e sociais dos estudantes e que sejam capazes também de refletirem sobre a própria prática, avaliando e reformulando suas abordagens para alcançar os resultados efetivos na escolarização das populações campesinas.
A formação dos professores que atuam como profissionais de apoio nas instituições escolares
Authors: Silva Jéssyca Sousa da , Rocha Maria Elisa Assis , Rocha Leonor Paniago
Published: October 2024

O presente resumo do artigo a ser submetido para publicação é resultado do trabalho final da disciplina intitulada “A formação docente na perspectiva da educação especial inclusiva”, que faz parte do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, nível mestrado, da Universidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ). O objetivo geral deste trabalho é refletir sobre a formação de professoras e professores que atuam como profissionais de apoio nas instituições escolares e como está sendo a formação inicial e continuada desses profissionais. A metodologia utilizada foi à qualitativa. O texto evidencia as condições de trabalho desses docentes e profissionais que atuam como apoio escolar e a insuficiência das disciplinas ofertadas dentro da temática inclusiva nos cursos de graduação, em especial nas licenciaturas. Observa-se que há um distanciamento entre a legislação relacionada à atuação do profissional de apoio e as vivências escolares, tendo em vista que há muitos pedagogos atuando como apoio escolar e tendo que assumir responsabilidades como se fossem professores regentes. Diante disso, esta pesquisa apresenta alguns questionamentos: Como está sendo a formação desses profissionais na universidade? Quais dilemas são enfrentados por esses profissionais? Qual a formação e a função do profissional de apoio? Como está sendo a qualidade de ensino – aprendizagem dos alunos que necessitam desse suporte? A pesquisa pontuou que é necessário que haja uma formação mais ampla e continuada para esses profissionais, em especial, os que atuam como apoio nas instituições escolares, deixando-os à parte das decisões e inferências sobre seu trabalho.
FEATURES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOUNTAIN TOURISM IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Authors: Kobogon Atyshov , Viktorovna Babosiuk Antonina , Sagynalievich Aralbaev Urmat
Published: October 2024

Purpose: To create a scientific and practical proposal based on the identification of promising areas of development taking into account today's rapid changes in world tourism and the impact of key tourist regions on the development of tourism in Kyrgyzstan.
 
Theoretical reference: Scientific and theoretical materials related to the development of mountain tourism were thoroughly studied and applied while writing the article.
 
Method: Economic and statistical, monographic and comparative approaches were used for the research.
 
Results and Conclusion: Although the mountainous region of the republic has a wide range of natural and recreational resources, tourism revenues have been low. To improve the situation, recommendations based on international experience and scientific research are proposed to improve the situation, which will help in the development of key areas of tourism in Kyrgyzstan.
 
Implications of research: The results of this study can be used by government agencies to formulate policies for the development of mountain tourism, in particular to identify strategic directions and attract foreign investment in promising regional projects.
 
Originality and value: The originality and value of the study is that the findings can be applied to the development of mountain tourism and in other mountain countries in the development of the main directions of this sphere.
Pengantar Sistem Proteksi Radiasi
Authors: Eri Hiswara  , Suzie Darmawati
Published: October 2024

Selain membawa manfaat yang sangat besar, penggunaan tenaga nuklir diketahui memiliki efek yang berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia. Efek radiasi yang dihasilkan dari tenaga nuklir dapat berupa efek deterministik (reaksi jaringan) ataupun stokastik. Untuk mencegah terjadinya efek tersebut, perlu dilakukan tindakan proteksi radiasi. Secara luas, proteksi radiasi mencakup semua upaya, pemahaman, dan tindakan untuk memberikan perlindungan dari efek radiasi yang berbahaya. 
Buku Pengantar Sistem Proteksi Radiasi menguraikan sistem proteksi radiasi yang menjadi dasar untuk penerapan proteksi radiasi praktis di lapangan. Sistem ini diperkenalkan oleh Komisi Internasional untuk Proteksi Radiasi (ICRP) yang memberikan rekomendasi terkait nilai batas dosis yang boleh diterima oleh seseorang. Pada dasarnya, sistem proteksi radiasi terdiri atas prinsip proteksi radiasi, kategori pajanan, situasi pajanan, dan pendekatan dalam memperhitungkan besar dosis radiasi.
Sistem proteksi radiasi merupakan hal yang wajib dipahami bagi para pekerja, peneliti, dan pemerhati bidang nuklir untuk meminimalisasi dampak dari efek radiasi. Walaupun praktisi proteksi radiasi di Indonesia telah cukup banyak, masih sangat sedikit informasi yang tersedia untuk menjelaskan sistem proteksi radiasi dari sisi teoretis secara komprehensif. Buku ini dimaksudkan untuk mengisi kekurangan tersebut.
Research on the Bankruptcy Tendency of the United States Bankrupt Commercial Banks during the 2008 financial crisis
Authors: Wang Mingming
Published: October 2024

With the rapid development of the financial market, banks are faced with increasingly frequent capital flows and rapidly changing business environment. It is an important prerequisite for commercial banks to control their liquidity risk to deeply study the causes of liquidity risk and clarify its economic consequences. In the financial crisis during 2007-2009, American commercial banks were directly impacted by liquidity risk. The characteristics of their bankrupted banks are of great significance to the study of how to avoid bank liquidity losses. This study found that in aspect of the probability of commercial banks bankruptcy, the larger scale the banks’ current deposit is in the initial stage, the larger rate of the loan is. The larger the loan issuance ratio is in perportion, the worse the liquidity management of commercial banks’ efficiency acts. And other characteristics make the bank's bankruptcy probability greater. This result has reference significance for commercial banks in China.
The Impact of IQ on Marriage Likelihood: Gender Differences in the UK
Authors: Lin Zhuoru
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the relationship between intelligence (IQ) and marriage likelihood, with a focus on gender disparities, particularly in the UK and China. Previous studies have shown that higher intelligence increases the likelihood of marriage for men, while it decreases for women. Through an interdisciplinary analysis of evolutionary, sociological, and biological factors, this paper seeks to explain why such disparities exist. The research highlights that evolutionary pressures traditionally associate intelligence in men with resource acquisition, making them desirable partners, whereas highly intelligent women often face societal resistance due to gender norms that devalue their career achievements in favor of caregiving roles. In the context of China, Confucianism and traditional gender roles further accentuate these disparities, particularly through the persistent practice of hypergamy. The paper concludes with a discussion of how evolving gender roles, media representation, and policy changes can influence future marriage patterns for intelligent women in both the UK and China.
A PENHORA ONLINE DE ATIVOS FINANCEIROS NO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL DE 2015
Authors: Lima Rafael de Oliveira
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem por objeto o exame da evolução e da aplicação da penhora online de dinheiro e ativos financeiros no Código de Processo Civil de 2015 (CPC/2015), na qualidade de mecanismo que visa a aprimorar a execução civil, proporcionando maior efetividade na satisfação dos créditos exequendos. Se, historicamente, a execução depende de prévia citação ou intimação do executado antes que se faça possível o disparo de atos executivos (destituídos de natureza cautelar), a nova disposição legal do art. 854 do CPC/2015 reacendeu o debate sobre a possibilidade de indisponibilidade de bens antes da prévia comunicação do executado, o que, por exemplo, já tinha lugar com o instituto do arresto executivo, previsto no CPC/1973. Para além da compreensão da operacionalização da penhora online, via sistemas BacenJud e SisbaJud, examina-se a natureza jurídica da medida constritiva e o momento procedimental adequado para sua efetivação, à luz da doutrina e da jurisprudência, objetivando-se obter uma tutela jurisdicional satisfativa.
OS IMPACTOS PSICOLOGICOS QUE A ATIVIDADE FISICA PRODUZ PARA O ADOLESCENTE NA CAPACIDADE DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INTELIGÊNCIA EMOCIONAL
Authors: Machado Reinaldo Matheus da Silva , Silva Gabriel Sampaio da
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A inteligência emocional (IE) é fundamental para o bem-estar psicológico e social, especialmente na adolescência. Este estudo visa explorar os impactos da atividade física no desenvolvimento da IE em adolescentes, identificando os benefícios psicológicos e emocionais. Objetivo: Verificar os impactos psicológicos que a atividade física produz para o adolescente na capacidade do desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional. Metodologia: envolveu uma revisão sistemática da literatura, a busca foi realizada em bases de dados como PubMed, Scielo e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS).. Foram incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos 5 anos, de 2019 a 2024, os critérios de inclusão foram estudos que avaliaram diretamente a eficácia do método Pilates, publicados em português, com metodologia clara e resultados quantitativos ou qualitativos. Após a seleção, foi realizada uma análise qualitativa e uma síntese narrativa dos resultados. Resultados: os 20 estudos da pesquisa indicam que a IE está associada a uma série de benefícios, incluindo melhor desempenho acadêmico, maior qualidade de vida, melhor adaptação emocional e social, e redução de comportamentos agressivos. Considerações Finais: A prática de atividades físicas e esportivas é uma estratégia eficaz para o desenvolvimento da IE, promovendo não apenas a saúde física, mas também o bem-estar emocional e social dos jovens. A influência do aspecto emocional e cultural no desenvolvimento neurológico e a importância da atenção e do reparo emocional são aspectos essenciais a serem considerados.
O SURGIMENTO DO PACTO NARCÍSICO DA BRANQUITUDE E SEUS EFEITOS NO DIREITO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Fernandes Maria Eduarda Santos , Libaneo Rafael Augusto Pinheiro
Published: October 2024

Este artigo propõe analisar o acordo tácito realizado pela branquitude no que tange a manutenção das hierarquias sociais e a relação ao direito penal brasileiro. Esse acordo, intitulado como pacto narcísico da branquitude, diretamente ligado ao racismo estrutural, apresenta influência no direito penal, principalmente pela necessidade de controle social de populações marginalizadas. O trabalho busca evidenciar o surgimento do pacto narcísico da branquitude e descrever suas características, com o objetivo de investigar como essas características influenciam no exercício do poder punitivo do Estado. Além disso, pela vigência do pacto narcísico da branquitude no cenário brasileiro, o artigo pretende demonstrar potenciais justificativas da dificuldade enfrentada - ou sugerir que se trata de objetivo alcançado - do não enfrentamento pelo Estado à diminuição de desigualdades raciais. A partir da delimitação de características basilares do pacto, sendo o medo e o silêncio, o texto discute as sintomáticas influências que a construção da figura do negro no imaginário social podem impactar em diversos âmbitos, como no sistema penal.
Pelatihan Peningkatan Kapasitas UMKM dan Kepariwisataan
Authors: Veronica Veronica , Roozana Maria Ritonga  , Wening Ramadhani Siti Nawangwulan
Published: October 2024

On July 15, 2024, a community service activity was held in Kampung Dadap Timur with the topic "Training for Enhancing the Capacity of MSMEs and Tourism." The primary goal of this activity was to improve the skills and capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and tourism destination management in the area. Initial observations identified fundamental needs in MSME management, budgeting for traditional food businesses, and applying the Sapta Pesona tourism concept. These findings served as the basis for designing relevant and targeted training materials. Preparations for the activity included intensive coordination among the service team to ensure the readiness of materials and equipment. Preparations also involved selecting and setting up the training venue, including audiovisual facilities and printed materials. The training covered: (1) MSME management strategies, including business planning, marketing, and product development; (2) budgeting techniques for traditional food MSMEs, including cost estimation, financial management, and pricing strategies; (3) application of the Sapta Pesona concept in tourism to enhance the quality of tourist experiences; and (4) practical sessions teaching how to make chicken dumplings and Es Kuwut. The training was designed to provide practical skills and in-depth knowledge to participants. Evaluation of the activity indicated that the training had a significant positive impact. Participants felt more confident and prepared in managing their businesses and tourism. However, the evaluation also identified some challenges, including the need for more specific case studies and ongoing support. It is recommended that future activities include follow-up sessions and more diverse training materials.
Analysis of Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies Using a Platform Size Exclusion-HPLC Method
Authors: Sutton Haley , Truong Hong , Han Xuemei , Ronci Rachel , Patel Falguni , Rauniyar Navin
Published: October 2024

In biotherapeutics manufacturing, controlling size variants of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is critical for ensuring product quality. Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) is a leading method for analyzing size variants by separating high molecular weight and low molecular weight species from the monomer based on their hydrodynamic radius. We present a platform size exclusion-HPLC (SE–HPLC) method for analyzing a wide range of mAbs of different subclasses, demonstrating its feasibility through rigorous validation and evaluation. Our study highlights the method’s reproducibility, robustness, and ability to distinguish differences in size variants.
Estrategias comunicacionales para el posicionamiento de BRAUSS Alimentos y Bebidas Cia. Ltda.
Authors: Fernández Sánchez María José , Sancho Aguilera David , Fernández Sánchez Edwin Gustavo , Villarreal Morales Verónica de las Mercedes
Published: October 2024

BRAUSS Alimentos y Bebidas Cia. Ltda. es una microempresa que nació en la ciudad de Puyo y que se dedica a la maquinación de cerveza artesanal para el consumo de mayores de 18 años de edad. El presente trabajo de investigación tuvo el propósito de generar estrategias comunicacionales para el posicionamiento de BRAUSS Alimentos y Bebidas Cia. Ltda. La investigación se desarrolló en la ciudad de Puyo, a través de métodos cuantitativos como son las encuestas en línea, análisis de encuestas y social media. Posterior a la recopilación de datos de la compañía, se pudo conocer el estado actual de la comunicación organizacional y el flujo de ventas desde la comunicación, detectando la falta de estrategias en cuanto a creación de contenidos y manejo de redes sociales y plataformas virtuales. A su vez, se observaron las estrategias comunicacionales propuestas para el posicionamiento de BRAUSS Alimentos y Bebidas Cia. Ltda., mismas que se enfocan potencializar el producto y mejorar el posicionamiento de la marca.
Análisis Comparativo de Lenguajes de Programación: Python vs. Java en el Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web
Authors: Cuellar-Juarez Luz Nerida , Mamani-Vilca Ecler
Published: October 2024

El trabajo fue realizar un análisis comparativo de Lenguajes de Programación. Python vs. Java en el Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web, el objetivo es identificar y analizar las diferencias clave entre Python y Java en el contexto del desarrollo de aplicaciones web, Además se comparará el rendimiento de Python y Java en términos de eficiencia y velocidad de ejecución, para determinar cuál es más adecuado en diferentes escenarios de desarrollo de aplicaciones web. Se empleó la técnica de análisis de contenido de diversos sitios web oficiales, documentación, tesis y artículos académicos sobre Python y Java para identificar sus características y funcionalidades. Este enfoque permitió realizar un análisis comparativo exhaustivo entre ambos lenguajes y como resultado de este estudio se obtuvo que Python es ideal para proyectos ágiles y ciencia de datos por su facilidad de uso, rápida implementación y frameworks como Django. Java, más complejo, destaca en aplicaciones empresariales por su eficiencia, mejor gestión de subprocesos y mayor escalabilidad con frameworks como Spring, ofreciendo mejor rendimiento en aplicaciones web de alta carga. Ambos lenguajes se adaptan a distintos tipos de proyectos según los requisitos de velocidad y rendimiento.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Polish Local Government: Basic Considerations
Authors: Bandarzewski Kazimierz
Published: October 2024

This article presents both the strengths and weaknesses of the Polish local government structure from a dogmatic and an empirical perspective. On the whole, the establishment of a three-tier local government structure in Poland in 1990 should be assessed positively. This local government is based on constitutional regulation, which sets out the basic principles of its functioning and securing its independence. In a unitary state, the role of local government is reduced to adapting public tasks to local conditions, needs and opportunities. Social participation plays an important role in strengthening local government communities. A weakness of the Polish local government is, however, its insufficient financial independence.
Vom starren Zentralismus zu Autonomie und Dezentralisierung nach europäischem Muster: kommunale Selbstverwaltung und lokale Finanzhoheit in Rumänien
Authors: Caramidariu Dan-Adrian
Published: October 2024

The following article deals with local self-government in Romania and, in this context, focuses on questions of financial autonomy of local communities in Romania. A brief historical overview and a discussion of the legal concepts of local administrative autonomy and decentralization provide an in-depth look at aspects of financial law and an outlook on the field of financial autonomy. Budget planning and management, the components of local budgets and the problem of local public debt are discussed. The article is intended as an outline of the current legal situation in this area, which is primarily intended to familiarize a foreign readership with the Romanian regulation of the autonomy of local self-governments and their financial sovereignty.
Neue Gesellschaftsform für Startups in Bulgarien – die Gesellschaft mit wechselndem Kapital
Authors: Stoimenov Dimitar
Published: October 2024

As of 1 August 2023, Bulgarian law provides for a new legal form to organise legal entities: the company with variable capital. This legal form is intended to allow modern companies in the IT sector to enter the market without requiring large amounts of capital or administrative resources. A major advantage of the new company form for founders is that shareholds have wide discretion in designing the articles of association. In particular, different classes of shares can be created, such as shares with disproportionate voting rights or with a right to a disproportionate share of profits. The new regulation also provides for simplifications in corporate governance, and the possibility of digital general shareholder meetings. The commercial register is scheduled to be technically capable of registering companies with variable capital from mid-2024.
Re-evaluating Oversight of South African Defence Procurement: Can Combined Assurance Help Extract Full Accountability from the Department of Defence?
Authors: Heydenrych Ernst
Published: October 2024

The Department of Defence and the South African National Defence Force have been plagued by defence procurement irregularities since the inception of democracy. As a result, several scholars have questioned the ability of certain oversight mechanisms to conduct proper oversight of the military, and of defence procurement specifically. The study on which this article reports therefore aimed to evaluate the ability of Parliament, the Military Ombud, the Auditor-General of South Africa, and the Public Protector to extract accountability from the Department of Defence for its defence procurement activities. Discussion of these four mechanisms will constitute the basis for evaluating whether a renewed approach to oversight, in the form of combined assurance, might be able to allow for extracting greater accountability from the military for its non-compliance with the regulatory frameworks of South African defence procurement. Keywords: Department of Defence, South African National Defence Force, Defence Procurement, Combined Assurance, Oversight, Accountability
The Establishment of the Directorate Military Intelligence upon South Africa’s Exit from the Commonwealth 1961–1971: In Pursuit of Recognition
Authors: Pheiffer Chris
Published: October 2024

After South Africa had left the Commonwealth in 1961, the South African Defence Force had to develop its own intelligence capacity, as the British intelligence services ceased intelligence provision to South Africa. The Defence Force had limited experience in the field of intelligence as far as personnel, training and structures were concerned. It had no mandate, an insubordinate position in the higher military hierarchy, and no national legislation or departmental prescripts existed to direct its functions. Certain of its functions continuously migrated to other structures in the Defence Force, which hampered its development. Towards the end of the decade, the organisation was temporarily disbanded, and its functions taken over by a newly created Bureau of State Security. Despite these limitations, the Directorate Military Intelligence evolved into a comprehensive autonomous intelligence organisation over a period of ten years, directed by national legislation, and legitimised as one of the three principal intelligence organisations in South Africa. It performed the main intelligence functions as is globally accepted from the role of an intelligence organisation, viz. collection, analyses, counter-intelligence, and covert action. This article will provide a narrative, based mainly on primary archival sources, of the evolution of Directorate Military Intelligence between 1961 and 1971 despite the developmental challenges it faced. Keywords: Intelligence, Covert Collection, Foreign Intelligence Services, Analysis, BOSS, Psychological Operations, National Legislation
Amplifying Education: A Case Study in Advancing Academic Centres at Norwich University
Authors: Morris Travis , Kulkarni Tara , Ku Yangmo , Liptak Megan
Published: October 2024

Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States, aims to prepare future military and civilian leaders to navigate leadership and educational challenges successfully. One method of preparing leaders is through academic centres. Drawing on seven years of data from the John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center and six years at the Center for Global Resilience and Security at Norwich University, this article shows how this task is accomplished by formally establishing research centres that exist outside of regular academic programming. The centres are uniquely positioned to understand the priorities of the US Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Command and the US Department of Defense to prepare future junior military leaders to be prepared for twenty-first-century security challenges. Particular attention is given to how experiential learning, leadership laboratories, and research have prepared cadets to be effective junior military leaders. For each core area, we apply Bloom’s hierarchical models to maximise cognitive, affective, and sensory learning objectives. Examples are provided to elucidate the paradigm and outlined objectives further. The article concludes by highlighting the impact of centres across the Norwich community. Keywords: Experiential Learning, Leadership, Academic Centres, Student Research, Norwich University
Aspekte van inligtingsonttrekkingstrukture in aanlyn woordeboeke
Authors: Gouws Rufus H. , Bothma Theo J.D.
Published: October 2024

Aspects of information retrieval structures in online dictionaries. In printed dictionaries with a static article and book structure the relation between inserting data and retrieving information is not complex, and most dictionaries follow more or less the same ordering systems. Online dictionaries display dynamic structures with data often presented in various levels and compartments that compel the user to drill down (or vertically) into articles or laterally (or horizontally) within specific comments of articles, and to embark on search procedures that must negotiate new structures such as extended comments and even new search positions such as search tunnels. It is of paramount importance that users should be aware of the full spectrum of data included in a lexicographic product and should be able to select the data types of interest to them. Users of lexicographic tools need assistance to ensure an optimal retrieval of information from the data. Consequently, lexicographers need to embark on dedicated ways to establish an information retrieval structure that can enable users to achieve an adequate dictionary consultation. This might demand a refinement of the database of the dictionary as well as a sophisticated interface that can provide new features and navigation options to the user. It emphasizes yet again the need for a multidisciplinary team in the development of a dictionary to provide the user with an appropriate final product. This paper offers proposals for structured and rapid access to data and the use of data indicators to guide users to items occurring in complex dictionary articles. The emphasis is also on user-friendliness of lexicographic instruments that can enhance the quality of intuitive dictionary use. Keywords: article structure, compartments, comprehensive article, contextualisation, information retrieval structure, levels, linking, online dictionaries, restricted article, search tunnel, search zone, subcomment on semantics
Feasibility of Emergency Department-Initiated HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Authors: Bisom-Rapp Ezra , Patel Kishan , Jaradeh Katrin , Hayirli Tuna C. , Peabody Christopher R.
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV—using antiretroviral medication in non-infected individuals to prevent HIV—has immense potential to slow the spread of the virus. However, uptake has been insufficient, and stark racial disparities exist in both HIV acquisition and PrEP usage, making PrEP access a health equity issue. A promising venue to engage high-risk populations in PrEP care is the emergency department (ED); however, existing ED PrEP initiatives have been costly or have had limited success. We hypothesize that two strategies could overcome these barriers: prescribing PrEP during an ED visit and providing patients with an initial supply of PrEP medication in the ED. Here, we describe the results of a qualitative study exploring multidisciplinary emergency clinicians and HIV clinicians’ needs and views about the feasibility of such an initiative. Methods: We conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with multidisciplinary clinicians from an urban, safety-net medical center in the ED and the on-site HIV clinic that provides PrEP services.We performed thematic analysis to summarize challenges and potential solutions described by participants. Results: Participants’ responses fell into three thematic categories: operational challenges; patient-level considerations; and potential impacts. Operational challenges highlighted the difficulty of PrEP initiation in a busy ED and clinician support needs. Patient-level considerations included the complex psychosocial needs of ED patients who could benefit from PrEP. Finally, participants anticipated that an ED-based PrEP initiation program could positively impact both individual patients and public health. Conclusion: Interviews with emergency department and HIV clinic staff revealed important considerations and potential solutions for ED-initiated PrEP workflows. Clinicians in both specialties were enthusiastic about such an initiative, which could facilitate its success. This study lays the groundwork for the future design of an efficient and innovative workflow to leverage the ED as an essential entry point into HIV prevention services.
Intermittent Exercise and Cigarette Smoke Extract-Induced Pulmonary Tensegrity Dysfunction; Monitoring Elastin, Matrix Metalloproteinase-12, Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1
Authors: Fathi Bayatiyani Zohreh , Mirdar Harijani Shadmehr , Shirvani Hossein
Published: October 2024

Background: Cigarette smoke causes inflammation of the alveoli, leading to airflow restriction and potentially irreversible changes in lung architecture, including pulmonary emphysema. This study investigates the effects of a six-week aerobic interval training regimen on elastin activity in a rat model of cigarette smoke-induced COPD (CS-COPD). Objectives: Specifically, we observe the variables matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP12) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β1). Methods: Twenty male Wistar rats, aged eight weeks, were divided into four groups (n = 5 per group): Control, aerobic interval training (Exe), cigarette smoke extract (CSE), and CSE + Exe. The aerobic interval training (Exe) was performed for 49 min/day, five days per week for six weeks in interval form. The CSE group received an intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 150 µL of CSE, one day per week for six weeks. Results: The CSE and CSE + Exe groups showed a significant decrease in elastin gene expression in lung tissue compared to the healthy control group (P = 0.0002 and P = 0.0057, respectively) and the Exe group (P = 0.0002 and P = 0.0042, respectively). Additionally, the CSE group exhibited a significant increase in lung MMP12 gene expression compared to the healthy control and Exe groups (P = 0.0008 and P = 0.0013, respectively). Notably, the CSE + Exe group showed a significant decrease in MMP12 gene expression in lung tissue compared to the CSE group (P = 0.0015). Furthermore, the CSE and CSE + Exe groups demonstrated a significant increase in TGFB1 gene expression in lung tissue compared to the healthy control group (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0022, respectively) and the Exe group (P < 0.0001 for both). Conclusions: Our findings indicate that the group exposed to cigarette smoke experienced a significant decrease in elastin levels, accompanied by an increase in MMP12 and TGF-β1 expression. Although aerobic interval training provided some protection against the detrimental effects of cigarette smoke exposure, it was not sufficient to fully reverse the harmful impacts of the disease.
que pode uma aula?
Authors: Gomes Laurici , Amaral Giulia Carolina Lage
Published: October 2024

Esse breve artigo tem por objetivo discutir a concepção deleuziana de aula em conexão com suas considerações acerca do aprender. Nesse sentido, em um primeiro momento, apresentaremos essas considerações mostrando como, apesar de ser considerado como uma temática secundária em sua obra, o aprender se articula com o pensar, tema central de sua filosofia. Nesse cenário, em um segundo momento, discutiremos a concepção deleuziana de aula, destacando questões como a heterogeneidade, o tempo e o afeto. Por fim, em nossas considerações finais, discutiremos como a aula observada a partir da relação entre o aprender e o pensar, na perspectiva de Deleuze, nos possibilita problematizar o processo de escolarização.
An inside image of Iqbal: In the eyes of Salim Ahmad
Authors: Dr. Abdul Wajid
Published: October 2024

Saleem Ahmed is a renown Urdu critic, along with this he has also written creative criticism. In his books: Iqbal, ak Shair, gained great fame. In this, he saw Iqbal in a different way and raised criticism and made various kinds of objections on Iqbal’s poetry and thought. This article is the study and answer of such kind of objections which He has made on the poetry and thought of Iqbal.
Determinants of Financial Performance in Energy Companies: A Comparative Analysis Before and After Covid-19
Authors: Sevim Uğur
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant economic impacts worldwide. The pandemic has also caused serious effects on businesses, which are one of the key elements of the economy. Although a few sectors benefited from the pandemic, the majority experienced significant negative impacts. One of the sectors affected by the pandemic is the energy sector. The energy sector stands out as an important industry due to its role in sustaining daily life and its direct and indirect connections with other sectors. Based on this, this study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the determinants of the financial performance of businesses in the energy sector. The data for the study were compiled from the financial statements of the 20 largest energy companies by market capitalization listed on the U.S. stock exchanges, and these data were analyzed using the multiple linear regression analysis method. The results of the study reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic had significant effects on the determinants of financial performance in energy companies.
Sporda Çocuk Koruma
Authors: Şahin Tolga
Published: October 2024

Çocukların geleceğin teminatı olduğu yadsınamaz bir gerçektir ve bir toplumun ilerleyebilmesinin en önemli unsurları arasında, yine o toplumun içerisinden çıkartacakları iyi yetiştirilmiş bireylere sahip olabilmesiyle doğru orantılıdır. Bu da toplum içerisinde yetişen çocukların psikososyal, fiziksel ve ruh yönünden sağlıklı büyütülebilmeleri ile mümkün olur. O halde bunu sürekli kendini yenileyen bir döngü gibi kabul etmek ve çocukların toplumların geleceğe güvenle bakabilecek yegâne varlıkları olduğu düşüncesi ile hareket etmek gerekir. Çünkü uyumlu, sağlıklı ve mutlu bir şekilde geçirilecek çocukluk dönemi toplumlara huzur, refah ve barış içerisinde sürdürülebilir bir yaşam getirecektir. Uyumlu bir yaşam sürdürebilmeleri ancak çocukların mutlu ve sağlıklı bir çocukluk dönemi geçirmeleri koşulu ile mümkün olur. Dolayısı ile bir toplum geleceğini şekillendirirken çocuklarını fiziksel olarak güçlü, kültürün aktarımı ile kişilikli, değerler eğitimi ile ahlaklı ve özgür düşünebilen bireyler olarak geleceğe hazırlamalıdır. Bunu sağlayabilmek içinde, çocuklarını yetiştirirlerken onların fiziksel, ruhsal gelişimlerine zarar verecek tüm unsurları bertaraf ederek, koruma önlemlerini alarak yetiştirilmiş olmaları gerekmektedir.
Performance of Multifarious Active Layer Materials in Organic Photovoltaic Cells: A Review
Authors: Karthika Krishnakumar  , Ashish Grover  , Pardeep Kumar
Published: October 2024

When humans understood the importance of solar energy for the future, they will pursue the development of polymer photovoltaic cells, which offered numerous benefits than ordinary photovoltaic cells. Multifarious polymers are commonly used for active layers in Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) cells. In this research review study, focus was made on the works during recent past years involving three polymers: PM6:Y6, PIF8BT:PDI and PBDB-T:ITIC as separate active layers, and their photovoltaic aspects were characterized. The efficiency outputs in each case were studied and the best efficiency outputs along with other photovoltaic aspects were highlighted. It was found that in ternary or quaternary device architectures, OPV cells with active layers of PBDB-T:ITIC and PM6:Y6 exhibited substantial efficiency. Having discussed several factors which can optimize the performance of these OPV cells, it is proffered that these OPV cells can be upscaled from lab to practical level efficiently.
Inteligencia artificial en uroginecología, el futuro en el presente.
Authors: Cisneros Albarran Jesus Jevx , Salazar Mendoza Frida Michelle , Tovar Zuñiga Ana Maria
Published: October 2024

La inteligencia artificial (IA) se refiere a la inteligencia demostrada por sistemas de cómputo, destacando la capacidad de resolución de problemas que replica el procesamiento del cerebro humano.1,2 Se destaca la capacidad de un ordenador digital o un robot controlado por ordenador para realizar tareas comúnmente asociadas con seres inteligentes. 1,3 La integración de la IA en medicina cada vez abarca un espacio mayor para distintas modalidades, en la uroginecología el uso de IA se enfoca en los principales desafíos de esta rama ginecológica, los cuales incluyen: la interpretación de imágenes médicas, asistentes en cirugía, apoyo en el diagnóstico, aistencia en la consulta diaria y monitoreo de patologías, predición de resultados, y optimización de tratamiento. De forma detalla se implica el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del prolapso de órganos pélvicos, síntomas del tracto urinario inferior, uso en la urodinámica, modelos de predicción o cuestionarios. Pese a su gran avance existen limitaciones respecto a la aplicación de IA en la práctica médica ya sea en aspectos legales, éticos o incluso su desarrollo. Aún existe un gran campo en el cual la IA podría mejorar las habilidades médicas, sin embargo, pese a contar con una gran cantidad de información y las grandes habilidades que es capaz de desarrollar, aún no es capaz de poder igualar el procesamiento mental del humano, aunque esta posibilidad podría completarse en varios años.
AA5754 VE AA7075 ALAŞIMLARININ KİMYASAL AŞINDIRMA İLE İŞLENMESİNDE AŞINDIRMA SÜRESİ İLE YÜZEY PÜRÜZLÜLÜĞÜ İLİŞKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Pamukçu Tunahan , Ürkmez Taşkın Nilhan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada endüstride yaygın olarak kullanılan AA5754 ve AA7075 alüminyum alaşımlarında iki farklı kimyasal dağlayıcı (A: HF, HCl, HNO3, H2O) (B: HF, H2O2, H2O) kullanılarak farklı sürelerde yüzey pürüzlülüğü (Ra) ve kimyasal aşınma hızı değişimi incelenmiştir. Kullanılan kimyasal çözeltilerin bu malzemelerin yüzey özellikleri üzerindeki etkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Her iki alaşım için de en yüksek yüzey pürüzlülüğü artışı B çözeltisi içerisinde 20 dk aşındırma süresinde elde edilirken, en yüksek kimyasal aşınma hızı değeri B çözeltisi içerisinde 10 dk aşındırma süresinde elde edilmiştir. Kimyasal aşındırma metodunun alüminyum yüzeylerin aşındırılmasında etkili bir yöntem olduğu ve işleme süreleri ile numuneler üzerinde oluşan yapıların ve gözenek boyutlarının kontrol edilebileceği görülmüştür.
FONKSİYONEL DERECELENDİRİLMİŞ GÖZENEKLİ SANDVİÇ KİRİŞİN STATİK EĞİLME VE SERBEST TİTREŞİM ANALİZİ
Authors: Solar Caner , Taşkın Vedat
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, basit destekli fonksiyonel derecelendirilmiş gözenekli sandviç kirişin
statik eğilme ve titreşim analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sandviç kirişin yüzeyleri,
fonksiyonel derecelendirilmiş gözenekli malzemeden, özü ise homojen bir
malzemeden yapılmıştır. Çalışmada iki farklı gözenekli malzeme türü kullanılmıştır.
Gözenekli malzeme türleri homojen ve simetrik özelliktedir. Fonksiyonel
derecelendirilmiş gözenekli öz ve yüzey tabakalarının malzeme özelliklerinin, kuvvet
kanunu dağılımına bağlı olarak kalınlık boyunca değiştiği varsayılmıştır. Kirişin
hareket denklemleri, Hamilton Prensibi kullanılarak türetilmiştir. Gözenekli sandviç
kiriş için iki farklı tipte karışım kuralı uygulanmıştır. Navier yöntemi kullanılarak
kapalı form çözümü elde edilmiştir. Gözeneklilik katsayısı, kalınlığın uzunluğa oranı,
öz ve yüzey tabakalarının kalınlık oranları, hacimsel değişim üsteli değiştirilerek
sayısal sonuçlar elde edilmiştir.
Financial Cycle: Credit - Part I
Authors: Costa Henrique
Published: October 2024

In this article I want to update and improve an analysis I did some time ago, and published on LinkedIn, which can be accessed through this link: Credit Granting can be used as a proxy for the Financial Cycle, which tends to present a “boom” before the beginning of a recession.

Intro

I will start with the definition of a cycle: a cycle is a low-frequency variation event.