bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incongruence of communicative techniques of a talk show host on domestic television
Authors:   Department of Television, Radio and Internet Technologies, Faculty of Journalism, Russian State University for the Humanities, Savostyanov Aleksandr Ivanovich
Published: September 2024

The author analyzes in detail the theoretical principles of verbal and nonverbal communication. Using the case of one of the hosts, the author of the article reveals the concepts of congruence and incongruence in running a talk show on domestic television. The positive aspects of the process of running a talk show are noted, and the negative phenomena in this process are revealed.
Biological protection of spring barley from root rot under the conditions of the Republic of Mari El
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Mari State University”, Russia, Republic of Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola, Maryina-Chermnykh O. G. , Tuan Anh Hoang ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Mari State University”, Russia, Republic of Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola
Published: September 2024

In the Republic of Mari El spring barley is grown mainly for animal feed, but if agricultural practices are followed its grain can also be used as raw material for brewing. The purpose of the research was to study the issues of biological protection of spring barley from root rot in the Republic of Mari El. Field studies were carried out on the experimental fi eld of the Mari State University. Studies were conducted to determine the effectiveness of biological protection using the microbiological fertilizer with fungicidal action Bioagro-Gum-V, as well as the biological product Pseudobacterin-2 against seed infection, pathogenic complex of the rhizosphere and rhizoplane of spring barley. The role of biological protection in increasing the yield and phytosanitary condition of spring barley grain was revealed. It was found that the cultivation of spring barley using biological protection provided high net income, profitability and low cost of grain. The most cost-effective was the combined use of the Bioagro-Gum-V fungicide fertilizer for seed treatment and spraying of crops during vegetation with the Pseudobacterin-2 biodrug,where the net income was 30.50 thousand rubles/ha, the profi tability level was 150 %, and the cost price of spring barley was 6.80 thousand rubles/t. Production tests conducted at a farm in the Republic of Mari El confirmed the results obtained, as the yield of spring barley increased by 0.76 t/ha compared to the basic technology reducing production costs and increasing net income and profitability.
Investigation of Zr doping and Electrochemical study on Li1+xTa1–xZrxSiO5 (x = 0–0.3) Solid Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Battery
Authors: Kim Yeong-A , Balasubramaniam Ramkumar , Anilkumar Anjali , Aravindan Vanchiappan , Park Sangho , Lee Yun-Sung
Published: September 2024

Materials with high lithium-ion conductivity are promising for use as electrolytes in solid-state batteries. However, several technical challenges, such as stability in air and optimal synthetic conditions, inhibit their extensive application. In this study, LiTaZrSiO5 solid electrolytes (SEs) are prepared at different sintering temperatures (900–1100°C) and characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectrometry. Correlations among the sintering temperature, structural properties, and ionic conductivity of the LTSO SEs are examined systematically and discussed. According to the results, high ionic conductivity can be achieved by optimizing the sintering temperature of the SEs. The LTSO SE sintered at 1050°C exhibited the highest ionic conductivity. To further improve ionic conductivity, the sintering time was optimized in the range of 6–24 h. The conductivity improved as the sintering time increased from 6 to 12 h, and the best conductivity was achieved at 12 h. For sintering durations longer than 12 h, the conductivity of the material decreased. Further, doping emerged as a prominent strategy for increasing the ionic conductivity of the SEs. The effects of different concentrations of Zr dopant on the physio-chemical (structural, morphological) and electrochemical properties of the Li1+xTa1–xZrxSiO5 (x = 0–0.3) SEs were investigated. Compared to the results obtained for the other SEs, extraordinary results were obtained by doping the Li1.1Ta0.9Zr0.1SiO5 SE with zirconium, such as increased ionic conductivity, reduced charge transfer resistance, reduced crack formation, and increased SE particle size. In summary, the sintering temperature, sintering time, and dopant concentration in the synthesized Li1+xTa1–xZrxSiO5 (x = 0–0.3) precursors should be optimized to promote the development of LTZSO electrolytes suitable for use in future SSBs.
Análise curricular do curso de tecnologia em radiologia no Brasil: estudo documental breve
Authors: Alves Sabrina Martins , Figueiredo Maria da Conceição Gonçalves de , Morão Bruno Felipe Fernandes , Silva Vithor Alves da , Aquino Mykaelle Rezende Almeida de , Rata Júnior José Rômulo Cavalcante P , Landim José Marcondes Macedo , Sousa Danilo Ferreira de
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Investigar a estrutura curricular dos cursos de Tecnologia em Radiologia no Brasil, analisando a distribuição de disciplinas, carga horária, estágios supervisionados e outras características relevantes. Método: Realizou-se uma análise documental sistemática, revisando fontes oficiais e coletando documentos curriculares de uma amostra representativa de instituições de ensino superior brasileiras. Os dados foram analisados qualitativamente, identificando padrões e tendências na organização dos cursos. Resultados: As grades curriculares variam em termos de distribuição de disciplinas e carga horária, com ênfase tanto em teoria quanto em prática. A presença de disciplinas sobre gestão de serviços radiológicos e ética profissional foi comum, porém, foram identificadas lacunas, como variação na carga horária de disciplinas práticas e falta de ênfase em áreas específicas como radioterapia e medicina nuclear. Conclusão: Os cursos de Tecnologia em Radiologia no Brasil têm o objetivo comum de proporcionar uma formação sólida e abrangente, preparando os alunos para o mercado de trabalho. No entanto, é crucial revisar constantemente os programas educacionais para garantir a adequação às demandas do mercado e preencher lacunas identificadas na formação dos tecnólogos em radiologia.
O impacto da proximidade com países desenvolvidos no desenvolvimento de uma nação
Authors: Ramos Alexandre Soares , Gomes Pedro Henrique de Carvalho Burle
Published: September 2024

O artigo explora como a localização próxima e os vínculos econômicos com nações avançadas influenciam o avanço social e econômico de países em expansão. Os casos estudados abrangem a integração da Suíça na União Europeia, bem como a adesão de Espanha e Portugal à UE, e a interdependência do México com os Estados Unidos. Esses exemplos ilustram como a proximidade pode abrir caminho para mercados globais, promover atração de investimentos estrangeiros e facilitar a transferência de tecnologia de ponta, embora também enfrentem desafios como disparidades econômicas e a necessidade de diversificação para reduzir a dependência excessiva de exportações para mercados específicos. A análise desses cenários sublinha a complexidade das interações econômicas internacionais e fornece insights valiosos sobre como as relações entre nações desenvolvidas e em desenvolvimento podem moldar de forma significativa o desenvolvimento econômico de países emergentes.
METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING THE TYPOGRAPHY AND DESIGN OF MOBILE INTERFACES
Authors: Mochalova Lyubov V. , Mamedova Irina Yu.
Published: September 2024

This article has described for the first time the author’s method of determining text parameters in mobile interfaces. The necessity of its application in the design and typography of mobile applications’ as well as of website adaptive versions’ analysis is justified. There are nine rules compulsory for modern design of the mobile interface that meets current trends, as well as the requirements of user comfort and safety. Also, this work analyses the design and typography of twenty-one resources with board games rules compul-sory when using the developed author’s method of analysis. Based on the data obtained, conclusions are formulated about the causes and consequences of the appearance and development of the derived patterns in the design of mobile interfaces.
WORK OF STATE SECURITY AUTHORITIES AGAINST ANTI-SOVIET ACTIONS IN THE MIDDLE URAL IN THE POST-WAR YEARS ACCORDING TO SPECIAL SERVICES ARCHIVES
Authors: Zapariy V. V. , Sharavyev P. V.
Published: September 2024

The article presents the manifestation of anti-Soviet views on the territory of Middle Urals in the post-war years (1945–1953). Based on declassified materials from the archives of state security agencies, information on creating illegal organizations and religious associations, citizens' reactions to elections, individual government decisions and other events in the country's domestic political life is presented. The activities of state security agencies in monitoring the socio-political life of the population are considered. It is shown that the hopes for liberalization of political life that existed among certain groups of population were suppressed, since they did not correspond to state policy. The majority of the population did not hope for political liberalization but expected the authorities to improve their material and living conditions. However, the state security agencies could not admit this and were forced to look for external causes of anti-Soviet demonstrations, softening their actions over time and making them more targeted.
VINOGRADIYA IN THE CONTEXT OF CHRISTMAS RITUALS (PSKOV-PECHORA OBOZERYE AND VELIKORECHYE REGIONS)
Authors: Yurchuk L. A.
Published: September 2024

Based on the analysis of materials from the folklore archive of Pskov State University, recorded on the territory of the Pskov-Pechora Obozerye and Velikorechye during the folklore expeditions of the 1970s–2010s, the article defines the place of Vinogradiye – a type of Christmas song in the Christmas and New Year roundabout complex and identifies stable elements of their structure. It is noted that in this area, Vinogradiya are performed more often than carols. At the same time, “carol” terminology dominates in the narratives about the performance of songs. The practice of singing Vinogradyo – songs of under the window of the house for two weeks from Christmas Eve to Epiphany has been noted. The songs were performed by groups of carolers, often mummers, mixed by gender and age. As a result of the texts’ study, it was established that Vinogradiye has a three-part structure, which consists of a ritual beginning, a glorification in the main part and an ending. The leading meaning of glorification in the text of the song and variants of its plot design are revealed.
THE ETHNO-CONFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE OF UFA: HISTORY AND MODERNITY
Authors: Mukhametzyanova-Duggal R. M.
Published: September 2024

Modern Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan, celebrates its 450th anniversary this year and is a multi-religious city. As of January 1, 2024, according to the Department of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Bashkortostan, more than 150 religious associations operate here: 124 religious organizations and 29 religious groups. The confessional space of Ufa is multi-faceted and characterized by religious diversity, with Muslim and Orthodox religious associations dominating. The situation of confessional diversity in Ufa has developed historically. The article considers the main stages of the Ufa ethno-confessional landscape formation from the moment of the city foundation to the present day. Based on the author's field materials – the results of a poll of Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ufa in 2020 – a characteristic of state-confessional and interfaith relations is given: 77% of the respondents expressed a tolerant and positive attitude towards representatives of other religious denominations. The conclusion is formulated, according to which Ufa is an example of interethnic and interreligious peace, tolerance and good-neighborly relations. In the entire history of the region, there have not been any serious conflicts on national and religious grounds.
METAPHORICAL MODEL “RUSSIA IS AN ARK” (BASED ON TELEGRAM CHANNELS 2022-2024)
Authors: Chudinov A. P. , Segal N. A.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the semantic and pragmatic features of the textual implementation of the metaphorical model "Russia is an ark" in the current media space. It is argued that the metaphorical model "Russia is an ark" is based on the biblical "Noah's Ark", which acquires a new connotation in the media field and expands its transformational potential. Based on the material of the Russian-language telegram channels of 2022-2024, it is proved that this Bibleism underlies the metaphorical modelling of the image of Russia as a bearer of traditional values, a guarantor of tranquillity, stability and justice. The expansion of images and scenarios modelledusing the biblical "Noah's Ark" in Russian-language Telegram channels for the period of 2022-2024 is emphasized. The expansion of the semantic and pragmatic potential of the studied structure and its wide associative background, extrapolated to areas far from Orthodox themes, are substantiated.
ON THE PROBLEM OF FORMING A NATIONAL LANGUAGE PICTURE OF THE WORLD (BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES)
Authors: Kriukova N. V. , Mironenko V. V.
Published: September 2024

This article examines the problem of forming a national linguistic picture of the world using the example of the Russian and English languages. Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of perception and interpretation of the world through the prism of the native language, identifying differences and similarities between the Russian and English languages in this context. The authors discuss the influence of language on the culture and mentality of the people. The methodological basis consists of a lexical and conceptual analysis of nationally specific words in Russian and their English equivalents with a discussion of the differences in their meanings. Groups of words in Russian and English are presented in the article, which are generated by realities and reflect the linguistic consciousness of a particular ethnic group, namely the national-specific realities of the people’s existence for understanding and abstract concepts specific to the national mentality. The article calls for the search for joint solutions and the desire to strengthen intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding and respect for the diversity of languages and cultures. Therefore, the results and conclusions presented in the article have wide areas of application and can be useful for specialists in various fields of activity where intercultural communication and understanding of language specifics are important.
ANÁLISE CUSTO-BENEFÍCIO ENTRE CONCRETO CONVENCIONAL E CONCRETO DE ALTO DESEMPENHO: ESTUDO DE CASO DE UM EDIFÍCIO RESIDENCIAL
Authors: BARBOSA DE SOUZA SANTOS LARA
Published: September 2024

The present study makes a comparative analysis of the cost-benefit ratio between Conventional Concrete (CC) and High Performance Concrete (CAD). To obtain the consumption rates of concrete, steel and shape of each case, two studies of the same structure were carried out, changing only one variable: the characteristic strength of concrete to compression (fck). In the first case, the 25 Megapascal fck (MPa) representing the CC was applied, and in the second case, 50 MPa fck corresponding to the CAD. For analysis of the structural elements, the Cypecad Software was used. It was found that one of the initial hypotheses, that the consumption of concrete, steel and form would decrease with the use of CAD, was confirmed. The second hypothesis, that the CAD would be more financially advantageous than the CC, was not confirmed, but factors that may have led to this non-confirmation were pointed out.
Quality of Life as a Prerequisite for Successful Teaching
Authors: Kiyok Olga V. , Enina Ella Yu. , Gorbacheva Nataliya А. , Zhukova Tatyana V.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Good physical and mental health affects not only the quality of life of university teachers, but also, along with qualification, determines their successful job performance and, consequently, the quality of education of the future workforce of the country. Objective: To assess the quality of life of medical university teachers. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in April–May 2024 involving 86 medical university teachers (mean age = 45.8 years) and using the 36-item short form survey instrument (SF-36) to assess their quality of life. The data obtained were analyzed in Microsoft Excel with the results checked for normal distribution using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test. The statistical significance of differences between male and female teachers was determined using the Student’s t-test or the Mann-Whitney U-test. The differences were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05. Results: The score of physical functioning was high in both men (90.00 ± 4.12) and women (87.72 ± 1.85) while the remaining scores of physical and mental components were above average. Among them, the highest were those of role (physical) functioning (78.95 ± 8.61 for men and 80.97 ± 3.19 for women) and bodily pain (78.21 ± 5.14 for men and 80.63 ± 2.62 for women). The scores of vitality (68.68 ± 4.01 for men and 67.49 ± 2.20 for women) and mental health (68.00 ± 5.71 for men and 68.24 ± 2.19 for women) were the lowest. Conclusions: Rapid transformation of working conditions of university teachers affects their physical and mental health and influences the quality of life. Timely assessment of the latter is necessary for elaboration of appropriate preventive measures aimed at extending their working life and maintaining high essential teaching skills.
Trends and prospects of the development of youth entrepreneurship in universities
Authors: Smeshko O. G. , Shchipanov E. F.
Published: September 2024

Aim. To determine the prospects of youth entrepreneurship development in Russian universities in the context of interaction between universities, business and the state.

   Objectives. To analyze the modern trends of innovative development in Russia; to identify specific features of the development of small innovative entrepreneurship and youth entrepreneurship in universities; to offer recommendations for improving organizational forms, technologiesof activation of entrepreneurial activity in universities in the context of interaction between universities, business and the state.

   Methods. The authors used the methods of analyzing statistical data, comparative analysis.

   Results. The article analyzes the trends in the development of small innovative entrepreneurship in universities, including the regional specificity expressed in the sign of fragmented effectiveness of various organizational forms and technologies. The analysis of modern forms of support for entrepreneurial activity of young people is also carried out. The main problems are revealed, the author’s vision of the prospects of youth entrepreneurship development in universities in the context of building a system of interaction between universities, business and the state is formed.

   Conclusions. The authors have defined the prospects and proposed organizational forms and technologies for activating the processes of youth entrepreneurship development in modern universities. Among them are the development of networking of universities, business and the state, the implementation of projects of public-private partnerships and the development of communication platforms.
De l'engagement politique à un idéal éthique et esthétique : Cas de Fanon, Senghor, Césaire et Chamoiseau
Authors: Lemnouer Ghizlane
Published: September 2024

Dans le cadre d’un fructueux dialogue entre l’Histoire et les différentes formes que prend l’engagement chez l’intellectuel noir et créole, les consciences de Fanon, Senghor, Césaire et Chamoiseau s’infléchissent au gré des conditions socio-historiques, d’où les engagements politico-esthétiques qui ont animé la littérature noire et créole, et auxquels cet article propose une explication. Dans ce sens, la réflexion de cette étude s’articule autour de deux axes qui dessinent le cheminement suivant : de la dissidence armée de Fanon à l’opposition politique de Senghor et de Césaire, pour déboucher sur l’humanisme promu par la vision de Chamoiseau, qui, elle, prône la primauté de l’imaginaire. Nous essayerons ainsi de montrer comment l’utopie politique interpelle l’utopie éthique, les deux ne pouvant être comprises que dans le cadre d’une autre esthétique.
Ácidos graxos trans: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Chiuchi Ana Catarina Gasparetto Roieski , Feiten Mirian Cristina , Gilioli Andressa , Fagundes Cristiane , Foralosso Fabiana Bortolini , Gonzalez Samantha Lemke
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura acerca das formas de ocorrência de gorduras trans nos alimentos e seus efeitos à saúde do consumidor, além de ressaltar as mudanças na legislação que entrou em vigor em 2023. Quimicamente, os ácidos graxos (AG) são classificados como trans, quando os hidrogênios ligados aos carbonos da insaturação estão em lados opostos do plano. Naturalmente, podem ser encontrados em produtos oriundos de animais ruminantes, em razão do processo de bio-hidrogenação que ocorre na microbiota do rúmen. Industrialmente, são produzidos pelo processo de hidrogenação, em que se adiciona uma molécula de hidrogênio na insaturação entre carbonos. Além disso, podem ser gerados em operações de fritura ou no processamento de óleo vegetal, como consequência das altas temperaturas empregadas. A Organização Mundial da Saúde recomenda que a ingestão máxima de gordura trans seja de 1% das calorias da dieta diária, visto que obesidade, diabetes, alterações nos níveis de colesterol e hipertensão são doenças correlacionadas à ingestão desse tipo de gordura. Assim, neste trabalho, o tema foi explorado como assunto de utilidade pública, já que se constata a grande necessidade de desenvolvimento de novos processos de produçãoindustriais para minimizar a ocorrência de AG trans nos alimentos  industrializados.
Mapping three permanent crops and evaluation of rural property patterns in São Miguel do Guamá, Pará, Brazil
Authors: Passos Fábio Barbosa , Oliveira Amanda Ferreira de , Souza Francisca Mariane , Carneiro Francimary Da Silva , Rebelatto Bianca Ferraz , Emmert Fabiano , Silvério Divino Vicente
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi mapear três culturas permanentes (citros, dendezeiro e pimenta-do-reino), em São Miguel do Guamá, no estado do Pará, e caracterizar o perfil de suas propriedades rurais. A caracterização foi feita por meio de interpretação visual de imagens Maxar com resolução espacial <1 m pelo Google Earth, sobrepostas com o Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR). Agrupamos as propriedades rurais, por tamanho, pelo módulo fiscal (MF) municipal, que é de 55 ha. As propriedades foram classificadas conforme a seguir: pequenas propriedades, até 1 MF; médias, de 1 a 5 MF; e grandes, propriedades maiores que 5 MF. A região com 2211 ha mapeados mostrou predomínio do dendê (72%, 1595 ha), seguido da pimenta-do-reino (14%, 317 ha) e citros (14%, 298 ha). As culturas de citros e pimenta-do-reino predominaram nas pequenas e médias propriedades, e o dendê, nas grandes propriedades. Pela legislação ambiental, a maioria das propriedades rurais (76%) apresentou passivo ambiental em áreas de preservação permanente (APP). Citros (28%) e pimenta-do-reino (31%) estão em propriedades rurais sem CAR. Apenas as culturas de dendê estavam em propriedades com CAR. Estes resultados contribuem para a melhor compreensão da distribuição espacial das culturas agrícolas mapeadas na área de estudo, no dimensionamento da economia e do meio ambiente local e regional e no desenvolvimento de políticas públicas de acesso ao crédito rural principalmente aos agricultores familiares da região.
Inovação e desenvolvimento tecnológico no segmento das plantas medicinais no Distrito Federal
Authors: Pereira Juliane Alves de Araújo , Santos Vitória Cristiane Sousa dos , Araújo Letícia Bandeira , Prado Laura Silva , Junqueira Ana Maria Resende
Published: September 2024

A utilização de plantas medicinais é praticada desde sempre, tendo-se tornado parte importante da vida cotidiana, e seus saberes tradicionais vêm sendo transmitidos de geração em geração. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o perfil de consumidores e vendedores de plantas medicinais no Distrito Federal, bem como identificar aspectos de inovação e adoção de tecnologias sociais. Uma pesquisa aplicada, exploratória e descritiva foi realizada com abordagem qualitativa. Para os procedimentos técnicos, a pesquisa foi considerada como estudo de caso. Os dados foram coletados de abril a agosto de 2022. Realizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas com 24 feirantes, de cinco feiras permanentes, em cinco cidades-satélites do Distrito Federal. Um questionário foi disponibilizado nas redes sociais e respondido por 177 consumidores. A maioria dos feirantes é do gênero feminino, cerca de 40% com 10 a 20 anos de experiência na venda de plantas medicinais, mas sem treinamento, e estão desmotivadas em razão do alto custo do aluguel do espaço da feira permanente. Cerca de 95% dos feirantes adquirem os produtos de produtores de outros estados da federação. O ambiente observado não favorece a inovação ou adoção de tecnologias sociais. Mais de 70% dos consumidores utilizam plantas medicinais na forma de chás, e mais de 80% as utilizam na culinária. Observou-se que esses consumidores são jovens e abertos às novidades. Portanto, inovações no processamento e formas diferenciadas de apresentação dos produtos podem ampliar o consumo. Recomenda-se que sejam realizados estudos junto a produtores familiares do Distrito Federal, com a finalidade de despertar neles o interesse pela produção de plantas medicinais, o que pode contribuir para a redução da lacuna existente entre a demanda e a oferta local, bem como pode incrementar a inovação no segmento e a adoção de tecnologias sociais nos sistemas produtivos.
Family farming in Mozambique: are the programs and strategies contributing to the achievement of food self-sufficiency?
Authors: Marassiro Mateus João , De Oliveira Marcelo Leles Romarco
Published: September 2024

A presente pesquisa tem por objetivo examinar as políticas e programas do setor agrícola em Moçambique, partindo do princípio de que é considerado um pilar do desenvolvimento e uma fonte de alimento nos países da África Subsaariana. Em África, esse setor passou por um processo de modernização usando a abordagem top-down característica dos processos de intervenção que se tornaram conhecidos como a Revolução Verde, que se valeram dos argumentos de que os níveis de produção duplicariam para acabar com a fome. A revisão de literatura mostra que as políticas baseadas no modelo de difusão de inovações não conseguem produzir alimentos suficientes para a satisfação das necessidades alimentares das famílias africanas. Moçambique serve de evidência, por anualmente importar grandes quantidades de cereais para garantir a segurança alimentar da população. A pesquisa teve como respaldo estudos de sociologia rural e gerou resultados, os quais sugerem que Moçambique precisa desenhar políticas e programas baseados nos seus contextos sociais, econômicos e ecológicos. Para reduzir as deficiências das políticas e dos programas, é necessário priorizar a participação dos agricultores, para garantir que os objetivos estejam alinhados com as demandas e contextos em que os sujeitos estejam inseridos.
Inovação na produção de proteínas alternativas plant-based
Authors: Fonseca Jaqueline Daniela De Oliveira
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar os antecedentes da inovação, no setor de proteínas alternativas plant-based no Brasil, apresentando alguns fatores que influenciam o avanço dessa indústria, a saber: mercado, tecnologia, setor e instituições governamentais e de fomento. Diante das potencialidades de crescimento do setor, são apresentados quatro fatores que influenciam o seu avanço e são relacionados a três sugestões de agenda de pesquisa, bem como os arcabouços teóricos que podem apoiá-las. Este trabalho classifica-se como descritivo e qualitativo, do ponto de vista metodológico. Observou-se que há oportunidades, ainda, para pesquisas sobre governança, ativos específicos e condições socioeconômicas locais, considerando as atuais limitações tecnológicas e da cadeia de suprimentos, bem como os gargalos dos demais elos da rede. Outro ponto relevante é que os antecedentes podem estar inter-relacionados, devendo ser analisados em conjunto. Compreender a atuação de organizações governamentais e de fomento, para ajudar a superar os impasses encontrados na cadeia de produção, também pode ser uma agenda de pesquisa importante para o setor.
Impact of agricultural policies: outstanding themes, thematic trends, and methodologies according to systematic review and NLP analysis
Authors: Pinto Daniela Maciel , Bin Adriana
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática para a avaliação de impacto de políticas públicas agrícolas, por meio de técnicas de processamento de linguagem natural (PLN). Temas, metodologias e tendências conceituais foram identificados em cerca de 1043 artigos, em que seis classes temáticas se destacaram: saúde pública e desenvolvimento socioeconômico em áreas rurais; tecnologia e produção agrícola; conservação ambiental e gestão de ecossistemas; mudança climática e sustentabilidade agrícola; pesquisa e desenvolvimento em políticas de sustentabilidade; e gestão de recursos hídricos e impacto ambiental. As tendências mostraram um crescente interesse em tecnologia agrícola, mudança climática e políticas de pesquisa em sustentabilidade. Análises quantitativas, inclusive a regressão estatística e processos de decisão de Markov, foram predominantes. A pesquisa também destacou a presença de estudos relacionados aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável e à pandemia de COVID-19, mostrando a relevância das políticas agrícolas no enfrentamento de desafios globais. As limitações incluem a dependência de bases de dados específicas e as restrições inerentes às técnicas de PLN. A pesquisa indica a necessidade de mais estudos comparativos e globais em políticas agrícolas, bem como a exploração de metodologias emergentes para novas perspectivas neste campo.
Epidemiological Dynamics and Public Health Challenges of Mpox in Southern Thailand
Authors: Ismail Andi Almeira Zocha , Rahman Siti Zulaikha , Anchana Bamrungsap , Chantanee Namuangruk , Bamrungsap Pongkarn
Published: September 2024

Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease, has emerged as a significant public health concern globally, especially since its spread beyond Central and West Africa in 2022. This study focuses on the epidemiological patterns of mpox in Southern Thailand, a region characterized by frequent human-wildlife interactions and cross-border activity. The findings reveal a high concentration of mpox cases in rural areas, with a prevalence rate of 15.4 per 100,000 population. The majority of cases occurred among males aged 25-40, highlighting a demographic trend linked to occupational and travel-related exposure. Transmission patterns indicate that close contact with infected individuals and wildlife are critical factors, with occupational exposure in rural areas posing significant risks. Public health interventions, such as isolation, hygiene promotion, and education, have been somewhat effective in urban settings but face challenges in rural areas due to limited healthcare access and low public awareness. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions, improved surveillance, and expanded vaccination efforts to mitigate the spread of mpox, particularly in regions with significant wildlife contact. Understanding these dynamics is essential for future outbreak control efforts in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obesity in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mahmood Alsalme , Elwakeel Niazi , Khaled Abdel Salam , Mehedi Qadri , Claudiu Pierre , Gosselin Cojocaru
Published: September 2024

Obesity has become a pressing global health issue, marked by a rapid increase in prevalence and linked to serious health complications such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. In Saudi Arabia, the obesity epidemic is particularly pronounced, with adult obesity rates at approximately 35% and childhood obesity exceeding 20%. This significant rise is driven by shifts in lifestyle and dietary habits, notably in urban areas like Riyadh and Jeddah, where high-calorie food consumption and sedentary lifestyles are prevalent. Key risk factors for obesity in Saudi Arabia include dietary habits characterized by high consumption of fast food and sugary beverages, as well as a sedentary lifestyle influenced by urbanization and technological dependence. Socio-economic factors, including limited access to healthy foods and gaps in health education, exacerbate the problem. Cultural resistance to dietary changes and ineffective public health strategies further complicates the fight against obesity. To combat this epidemic, several recommendations are proposed: implementing community-based exercise programs, enhancing school meal plans, subsidizing healthy foods, and enforcing stricter regulations on unhealthy food marketing. Future research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of these public health initiatives, exploring genetic predispositions, and understanding the impact of socio-economic and cultural factors on obesity. These efforts are crucial for developing targeted, culturally appropriate interventions to address obesity and improve public health outcomes in Saudi Arabia.
Reinforcement of the Emergency Slope with Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repeated Use
Authors: Панфилов Д.В. , Золотухин С.Н. , Стукалин А.А.
Published: September 2024

Состояние проблемы. В условиях интенсивной застройки все чаще для строительства используются участки со сложными грунтовыми условиями, что требует проведения мероприятий по их укреплению. Использование строительных технологий замкнутого цикла позволяет применять для строительства и укрепления грунтов железобетонные конструкции, бывшие в употреблении, что значительно снижает стоимость и сроки проведения работ, а также объемы строительного мусора, попадающего на полигоны ТБО. Результаты. Приведены результаты испытаний прочностных показателей железобетонных ребристых плит, полученных при поэлементном демонтаже, выполнен расчет оползневого склона в программном комплексе Midas GTS NX. Выполнен сравнительный анализ стоимости строительства подпорной стены из железобетонных ребристых плит повторного применения и аналога из монолитного железобетона. Рассчитаны объемы выбросов парниковых газов в атмосферу и затрат невосполнимых источников энергии при производстве железобетона. Выводы. Внедрение строительных технологий замкнутого цикла позволяет снизить стоимость малоэтажного строительства и сделать шаг к решению глобальных экологических проблем, связанных с выбросами парниковых газов в атмосферу Земли и большим объемом свалок ТБО, заполненных строительным мусором.

Statement of the problem. In conditions of intensive development, sites with difficult soil conditions are increasingly used for construction and measures to strengthen them are required. The use of closed-loop construction technologies allows the use of reinforced concrete structures obtained during piecemeal dismantling for the construction and strengthening of soils, which significantly reduces the cost and timing of work, as well as reduces the volume of construction debris falling on solid waste landfills. Results. The results of testing the strength parameters of reinforced concrete ribbed slabs obtained during piecemeal dismantling are presented, the calculation of the landslide slope in the Midas GTS NX software package is performed. A comparative analysis of the cost of building a retaining wall made of reinforced concrete ribbed slabs for repeated use and an analogue made of monolithic reinforced concrete is performed. The volumes of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and the costs of non-renewable energy sources in the production of reinforced concrete are calculated. Conclusions. The Implementation of closed-loop construction technologies makes it possible to reduce the cost of low-rise construction and take a step towards solving global environmental problems associated with greenhouse gas emissions into the Earth's atmosphere and a large volume of landfills filled with construction debris.
Rheological Characteristics of Concrete Mixtures Modified with Urease Additives
Authors: Гончарова М.А. , Дергунова Е.С.
Published: September 2024

Постановка задачи. Изучаются реологические характеристики бетонных образцов, изготовленных с применением уреазных биодобавок. Результаты. Представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований реологических свойств бетонов с учетом влияния биодобавок на основе следующих штаммов бактерий: B. subtilis, Ps. aeruginosa, обладающих уреазной активностью. Выводы. Получены значения осадка конуса бетонных смесей, изготовленных при использовании различных марок портландцемента, установлены значения условной вязкости, а также определены предельное напряжение сдвига и прочность при сжатии полученных бетонных образцов-кубов, изготовленных с применением уреазных биодобавок. Установлено, что применение биодобавок приводит к снижению условной вязкости смеси в 2 раза, а также к повышению прочности на сжатие не менее чем на 15 %. Таким образом установлено, что биодобавки улучшают качество связи между компонентами бетона, делая его более прочным и устойчивым к нагрузкам, а также улучшают его реологические характеристики.

Statement of the problem. Rheological characteristics of concrete samples made with the use of various bioadditives are studied. Results.The results of experimental studies of the rheological properties of concrete, taking into account the effect of dietary supplements based on the following strains of bacteria B.subtilis, Ps.aeruginosa, with urease activity, are presented. Conclusions. The values of the cone sediment of concrete mixtures made using various grades of Portland cement were obtained, the values of conditional viscosity were also established, and the limiting shear stress and compressive strength of the obtained concrete cube samples made using urease bioadditives were determined. It was found that the use of dietary supplements leads to a decrease in the conditional viscosity of the mixture by 2 times, as well as to an increase in compressive strength by at least 15%. Thus, it has been established that bioadditives improve the quality of the bond between the components of concrete, making it more durable and resistant to loads, as well as its rheological characteristics.
Virtual Value Engineering in Investment and Construction Activities
Authors: Воробьев В.С. , Моисеева И.О.
Published: September 2024

Состояние проблемы. Внедрение инновационных технологий и совершенствование строительных процессов в современном мире являются неотъемлемой частью инвестиционно-строительной деятельности. Инжиниринг играет важную роль в инвестиционно-строительном проекте, поскольку присутствует как на этапе планирования, так и на этапах реализации проекта. Под понятием «стоимостной инжиниринг» подразумевают набор методов и инструментов, которые позволяют управлять затратами на объект на всех этапах его жизненного цикла. Интеграция инвестиционно-строительные инжиниринговых услуг и новейших технологических достижений является новым, но уже популярным явлением строительном отраслевом рынке. Результаты. В исследовании сделан акцент на необходимости комплексного подхода к проектированию объектов, учитывая особенности современного развития технологий и потребности участников инвестиционно-строительных проектов в оперативном вмешательстве в структуру управления проектом. Выводы. Обосновано внедрение современного «виртуального инжиниринга», который способствует созданию комфортных условий для всех участников инвестиционно-строительного проекта.

Statement of the problem. The Russian investment and construction industries continue to grow, and there is a growing demand for services related to designing and implementing new projects. The introduction of innovative technologies and improvements to construction processes are essential parts of investment and construction efforts in today's world. Engineering plays a significant role in investment and construction projects, as it is involved both in the planning phase and during the implementation stages. Cost engineering is a concept that refers to a set of techniques and tools used to manage the expenses of a project throughout its lifecycle. The integration of investment and construction engineering services with the latest technological advancements is a new but already popular trend in the construction market. Results. This study emphasizes the importance of an integrated approach to facility design, considering the unique characteristics of modern technology and the requirements of participants in investment and construction projects that require operational involvement in project management. Conclusions. The paper supports the introduction of «virtual engineering», which can create a more comfortable environment for all stakeholders in an investment or construction project.
Experimental and Statistical Modeling the Influence of Temperature Regimes of Asphalt Concrete Mix Production and Volumes of Supplied Protective Gases on the Process of Thermal Oxidative Aging
Authors: Подольский В.П. , Чудайкин А.Д.
Published: September 2024

Постановка задачи. Существует потребность в наборе экспериментальных данных по влиянию изменения объемов защитных газов на старение асфальтобетонной смеси при смешивании и хранении с целью оптимизации технологических параметров. Кроме того, необходимо установить влияние температурных режимов и взаимосвязь факторов. Результаты. Проведены полупромышленные испытания на асфальтобетонной установке малой мощности с применением защитных газов в процессе производства смеси. Получены статистические данные, отражающие влияние изменения объема подаваемых газов и температурных режимов на пределы прочности и степень технологического старения смеси в процессе смешивания и хранения. Выполнено моделирование процессов. Выводы. По результатам экспериментально-статистического и математического моделирования установлено, что наличие инертной среды в условиях стандартного температурного режима приготовления асфальтобетонной смеси замедляет процессы старения, при повышенных значениях температуры влияние инертной среды уже незначительно. Кроме того, определены оптимальные объемы подаваемых защитных газов.

Statement of the problem. There is a need for a set of experimental data on the effect of changes in the volume of protective gases on the aging of asphalt concrete mixture during mixing and storage in order to optimize technological parameters. In addition, it is necessary to establish the influence of temperature regimes and the relationship of factors. Results.Semi-industrial tests were carried out on a low-power asphalt concrete installation using protective gases during the production of the mixture. Statistical data were obtained reflecting the effect of changes in the volume of supplied gases and temperature conditions on the strength limits and the degree of technological aging of the mixture during mixing and storage. The modeling of processes has been performed. Conclusions. According to the results of experimental statistical and mathematical modeling, it was found that the presence of an inert medium in the conditions of the standard temperature regime for the preparation of asphalt concrete mixture slows down the aging process, at elevated temperatures the influence of the inert medium is already insignificant. In addition, the optimal volumes of supplied protective gases have been determined.
Finding the Sex in Sexual Harassment: How Title VII and Tort Schemes Miss the Point of Same-Sex Hostile Environment Harassment
Authors: Zylan Yvonne
Published: September 2024

It has been nearly a quarter century since the United States Supreme Court first recognized the cause of action for a sexually hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, the Court essentially adopted the view offered by legal academician Catharine MacKinnon that harassment taking the form of a sexually hostile work environment is a manifestation of gender-based power. In so doing, the Court created a remedy for many aggrieved employees, permitting redress in the federal courts for a problem that makes many workplaces unbearable. At the same time, however by adopting MacKinnon's theory of sexual violence, the Court virtually ensured that a different class of plaintiffs-- victims of anti-gay hostile work environments-- would be denied relief.

While some analysts trace this inequity to a conflicting array of judicial doctrine, this Article claims that its source runs much deeper: to courts' misguided understanding of the nature of sexual harassment itself Although much of the history of sexual harassment doctrine indicates courts' primary concern with determining the motivation behind incidents of harassment, hostile environments that take the form of sexual harassment cannot be explained as the simple expression of either sexual desire or gender-specific hatred. Thus, courts' reliance upon a binary conception of sexuality results in a fundamentally flawed jurisprudence. The Article concludes by offering an alternative theory of sexual harassment highlighting the independently sexual dimension of the behavior and argues that, because the nature of sexual expression itself is highly ambivalent and fluid, courts are ill-equipped to investigate the motivations underlying workplace interactions that take a sexual form.
Function Over Form: Reviving the Criminal jury's Historical Role as a Sentencing Body
Authors: Kemmitt Chris
Published: September 2024

This Article argues that the Supreme Court, as evinced by its recent spate of criminal jury decisions, has abandoned the criminal jury known to the Founders and, in so doing, has severely eroded the protections intended to inhere in the Sixth Amendment jury trial right. It then proposes one potential solution to this problem.

According to the Supreme Court, this recent line of cases has been motivated by the need to preserve the "ancient guarantee" articulated in the Sixth Amendment under a new set of legal circumstances. Unfortunately, the Court misinterprets the ancient guarantee that it is ostensibly attempting to preserve by focusing exclusively on the criminal jury's formal aspects and ignoring its long-standing historical function as a quasi-sentencing body. The author argues that both the criminal jury known to the Founders and its English antecedent were, at heart, sentencing bodies and that this sentencing function was essential to the Sixth Amendment protections promised to criminal defendants. By recasting the jury in the mold of simple fact-finder the modern Court has hindered the jury's ability to interpose a body of citizens between the government and the accused, leaving the accused without adequate protection against prosecutorial overreaching and the various other forms of government oppression with which the Founders were concerned. The article concludes with an argument that this evisceration of the Sixth Amendment could be remedied, at least in large part, by informing juries of the sentencing consequences of their actions. This solution would not only serve to reinforce the various protections that the jury system was intended to confer upon criminal defendants, but would create a trial dynamic which more closely adheres to the archetype endorsed by the Founders.