bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kontribusi kedisiplinan, pengalaman kerja, dan motivasi berprestasi terhadap efektivitas kinerja guru MTs Negeri di Kabupaten Purworejo
Authors: Kurniasih Nuning
Published: December 2024

Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of discipline, work experience and achievement motivation both individually and jointly on the performance of state Madrasah Tsanawiyah teachers in Purworejo district. This research includes quantitative research with a deductive research process that is answering the formulation of the problem used concepts / theories so that hypotheses can be formulated. The study was conducted in three MTs N in Purworejo district, namely MTs N 1, MTs N 2, MTs N 3 with a population of one hundred forty five people and a sample of as many as one hundred people. The data collection technique uses questionnaire techniques with questionnaires as data collection tools. In this study the analysis used was descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. From the data analyzed it was found the results that discipline had a positive and significant influence on performance, work experience had a positive but not significant effect on teacher performance while achievement motivation had a positive and significant influence on the performance of MTs N Purworejo district teachers. The three independent variables, namely discipline, work experience and achievement motivation have an effect of forty eight percent on the dependent variable namely teacher performance, while fifty-two percent of the others are influenced by other things not examined.
Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan mengetahui pengaruh kedisiplinan, Pengalaman kerja dan motivasi berprestasi baik secara sendiri-sendiri maupun bersama-sama  terhadap kinerja guru Madrasah Tsanawiyah negeri di kabupaten Purworejo. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif dengan proses penelitiannya bersifat deduktif yaitu menjawab rumusan masalah digunakan konsep/teori sehingga dapat dirumuskan hipotesisnya. Penelitian dilakukan di tiga MTs N di kabupaten Purworejo yaitu MTs N 1, MTs N 2, MTs N 3 dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak  seratus empat puluh lima orang dan sampel yang digunakan  sebanyak seratus orang. Teknik pengumpulan data nya menggunakan  teknik questioner dengan angket sebagai alat pengambilan datanya. Dalam penelitian ini analisis yang  digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif dan analisis inferensial. Dari data yang dianalisis di temukan hasil bahwa kedisiplinan memberikan pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja,  pengalaman kerja memberikan pengaruh positif tapi tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja guru sedangkan  motivasi berprestasi memberikan pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja guru MTs N kabupaten Purworejo.  Ketiga variabel bebas tersebut  yaitu kedisiplinan, pengalaman kerja dan motivasi berprestasi memberikan pengaruh  sebesar  empat puluh delapan persen  terhadap  variabel terikat yaitu kinerja guru, sedangkan lima puluh dua persen yang lain dipengaruhi oleh hal lain yang tidak diteliti
As minorias na União Europeia
Authors: Porras Ramírez José María
Published: December 2024

Welcoming a growing demand for International Law, the European Union recognizes the need to protect the rights of the members of the minorities it houses in its territory. To this end, it is committed to the adoption of a model of “complex citizenship”, capable of combining the acceptance of the identity traits that these people manifest, with the identification of universal axiological references, which, acting as channels of integration and essential factors of organization of coexistence, are none other than fundamental rights expressly guaranteed by the Charter. The sum of all of them constitutes the expression of a kind of “European identity”, based on common values and principles shared by its Member States. Thus, currently, Europe has provided itself with a double standard of protection of the rights of people belonging to minorities, the one expressed by the Council of Europe and the one that the European Union itself has gradually created. However, a growing tension has been noted between this legitimate claim for recognition and the aspiration of Member States to preserve certain elements that distinguish their national identity. In the increasingly numerous and complex migrant minority, European protection policies are summarized, putting their sincerity to the test.
Uma hermenêutica niilista do Direito?
Authors: Da Silva Lucas Gonçalves , Nascimento Reginaldo Felix
Published: December 2024

The article appears in the context of the emergence of integrating law into Postmodernity, leading it towards an ontology of decline. Hermeneutics, particularly Gianni Vattimo's Nihilist or Weak hermeneutics, plays a central role in the process of weakening the strong structures (pensiero debole) of law and the Judiciary, consolidating a path towards an approach that aims to reduce institutionalized legal violence. The main objective is to understand the Nihilist Hermeneutics of Law and how it can offer a less violent vector, exploring scenarios in which those silenced by a single form of existence to be realized can compose, through an ontology of the present, the meaning of the right for realization of justice.
O poder do juiz contra a Constituição em uma sociedade democrática
Authors: Zalazar Claudia E.
Published: December 2024

The role of the Judge in a democratic society has evolved alongside the democratic political system, generating new content. The modern Rule of Law is the constitutional State, where the judge plays a relevant role, interpreting the norm with discretion and independence, validating it constitutionally (constitutionality control), to provide reasonable, fair and effective solutions. And although in democracy the division of powers must be respected, in the face of repeated violations of fundamental rights, the Superior Courts have been allowed to dictate the so-called “structural sentences” through which a public policy is projected or the issuance of the same is encouraged or of a law that protects said rights violated with a collective projection.
200 Anos da Liberdade Religiosa no Brasil
Authors: Glasenapp Ricardo
Published: December 2024

With this article we intend to analyze the path of the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom throughout the History of Brazil, from the Constitution of the Empire of 1824 to the present day, before the Federal Constitution of 1988. In this analysis, the the fact that the Brazilian State was secular or confessional at that historical moment and how much this impacts the constitutional provision of this important guarantee for the development of Brazilian society in a plural and syncretistic way, as it is structured. It is important to highlight that this analysis covers a historical period of 200 years, starting with the granting of the Constitution of the Empire on March 25, 1824 to the present date, year 2024.
Democracia e tecnologia blockchain
Authors: Calado Vinicius de Negreiros
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes articles published in peer-reviewed Brazilian journals that specifically deal with democracy and blockchain technology. It aims to highlight the recurring themes of the selected articles, as well as the legal issues addressed, so that it is possible, in the end, to present an overview of national scientific research. The research was conducted through indirect documentation, as it focuses on published scientific texts that are freely available for consultation. Regarding its nature, the undertaken research seeks to generate new knowledge for practical application, characterizing itself as applied research, addressing its object in both quantitative ways (construction of the corpus with support from the Publish or Perish computer program) and qualitative ways. The search was conducted in the Google Scholar database due to it being the largest freely accessible database, with the current research focusing on national literature on the topic, with a temporal scope from 2019 to 2023. As an initial criterion, any text that did not expressly refer to democracy in its title was discarded, as well as only those texts that had the term blockchain among their keywords were analyzed. Finally, the resulting texts were analyzed in a descriptive manner aiming to synthesize the produced knowledge, classifying it in terms of recurrence and central concern.
“大变局”视域下增强斗争精神和强化斗争本领的思考
Authors: Zhaowei Ma , Ruyi Yan
Published: December 2024

斗争精神是中国共产党的鲜明品格，也是中国共产党不可战胜的强大力量。中国共产党坚守斗争精神具有明确的历史脉络。在党的百年征程中的各个历史阶段，充分发扬伟大斗争精神，不断推进党和国家各项事业取得新的辉煌。大变局视域下，百年未有的时代变局为发扬党的斗争精神提供了新的时代环境，新时代党的中心任务为发扬党的斗争精神提出了新的时代要求，前进道路上全面加强党的建设伟大工程为发扬党的斗争精神提出了新的时代号召。对此，中国共产党人要以科学的理论武装夯实敢于斗争、善于斗争的思想根基，以组织优势激发敢于斗争、善于斗争的主体自觉，以实践的历练强化敢于斗争、善于斗争的斗争本领。
后殖民主义视域下的《世界的词语是森林》
Authors: Mengke Ji
Published: December 2024

厄休拉•勒古恩作为科幻小说作家，其科幻作品被称为“软科幻”小说，因为她在小说中展现出了对人类发展历程的深刻思索和探讨。后殖民主义虽然听起来已经离人们远去，但直至今天，这种根深蒂固的侵略思维仍以各种难以察觉的方式影响着人类的行为方式。在其作品《世界的词语是森林》中，厄休拉警示了人类如果一直保持过去强权、霸权的生存方式则会陷入下一步的灾难。面对未来，人类应该做出怎样的生存选择，这就是厄休拉在作品中想要提醒读者去思考的问题。
多X轴或多Y轴二维曲线的轻松绘图——助力科研和教学
Authors: Hui Zhou , Hongtao Hua
Published: December 2024

如何高效地挖掘不同现象之间存在的复杂的相互关联，并把这种关联清晰地用图像展示出来是当下从事科研和教学工作的一线人员经常遇到的问题。常用的数据绘图软件，如Matlab、Origin、Excel等，通常仅提供绘制具有两个Y坐标轴图像的函数和命令，而没有针对包含两个X坐标轴或者包含多于两个X坐标轴或多于两个Y坐标轴图像的绘图函数或命令。本文基于Matlab绘图软件，首先总结了Matlab提供的绘制包含双Y坐标轴的两种方法，然后提出一种精确地绘制包含双X坐标轴图形的简便方法，并将该方法推广得到能够轻松绘制包含多于两个X轴和Y轴的图像的方法。本文还提供了这种方法的源代码，不失一般性，文中采用易于理解的三角函数数据为例，在实际应用中仅需更换相应的数据文件即可。这种方法的应用必将助力科研和教学工作者更高效地开展工作和交流。
核心素养视域下新时代大学生劳动教育实施路径探析
Authors: Rongda Qi
Published: December 2024

核心素养是学生发展的生命线，劳动教育是新时代构建高质量教育体系的重要一环，也是学生成长的必要途径。核心素养为劳动教育提供方向，劳动教育为核心素养培育提供有效路径。目前高校开展大学生劳动教育过程中尚存在理念偏差、过程割裂、资源不足、体系不新等问题，影响了大学生劳动教育的质量。因而，高校开展大学生劳动教育时需要走出认识误区，从转变教育理念、聚焦核心素养、开拓育人资源、改革教育模式等方面去探寻大学生劳动教育的实施路径。
地方本科高校党组织开展学习贯彻习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想主题教育的路径探索
Authors: Yao Gong
Published: December 2024

深入学习贯彻习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想，按照“学思想、强党性、重实践、建新功”的总要求开展好主题教育，高校党组织应当突出教育的价值，强调青年的历史地位，正视开展主题教育中高校基层党组织面临的问题，从学习贯彻习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想，传承赣南红色文化资源融入青年学生思政教育中守初心、担使命，引导各级党组织和广大党员、干部在引领学校高质量发展方面展现更大担当和作为，推动主题教育走深、走实。
中国传统装饰图案的运用与创新
Authors: Sa Li
Published: December 2024

中国传统图案是中国传统艺术中自成体系且颇具代表性的艺术造型艺术。中国传统图案的发展经历了漫长复杂的历史过程。各发展时期，装饰图案受到了各时期思想文化、科学技术和审美趣味的影响而呈现出不同的风格特征。本文从中国各历史时期装饰图案的艺术特色入手，分析研究了对于传统图案运用的方法：通过条理与反复、节奏与韵律、变化与统一的形式美法则；运用抽象、神似的浪漫主义的手法把理想事物与现实事物相结合；在同一平面内将不同的若干设计元素拼接成立体构图；图案注重强调对形象特征的表现；常用S型曲线表现传统图案运动不息的艺术魅力；将自然色彩与理想色彩相融合的配色做法。以此从新技术的突破以及图案的造型和构成形式上的运用研究两方面提出中国传统装饰图案创新的思路。
工程英语中逻辑关联词对文本衔接与连贯性的影响
Authors: Yandong Han
Published: December 2024

逻辑关联词在工程领域的英语文本中具有重要作用，能够有效地连接句子、段落和篇章，提高文本的衔接性和连贯性，进而促进信息传递和读者对文本的理解。通过对工程英语的语言特点、逻辑关联词的概述以及文本衔接与连贯性的重要性介绍，分析逻辑关联词在句子、段落和篇章层面上的使用方式和效果，可以看出逻辑关联词的恰当运用对于增强文本的衔接性和连贯性具有显著影响，不仅能有效提升工程英语文本的质量和效果，而且有助于减少信息的模糊性和歧义，加深读者对文本的可接受度。
Tips for Laparoscopic Feeding Jejunostomy Using a Barbed Suture
Authors: Park Sin Hye , Kim Dong Jin
Published: December 2024

Feeding jejunostomy is crucial for patients with compromised oral intake, particularly after gastrointestinal surgery or esophagectomy. Traditional methods involve interrupted sutures to secure the feeding tube to the abdominal wall, but this can be cumbersome due to the need for knot tying. This paper presents the case of a 75-year-old male patient who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy with feeding jejunostomy for esophageal cancer, and introduces the use of a knotless barbed suture, which is commonly employed in gastrointestinal operations. The laparoscopic procedure utilized four trocars for jejunostomy, employing a 3-0 silk purse string suture and a 14-Fr Foley catheter. The barbed suture was used to secure the catheter in place without knots, covering 360° around the catheter. This method aims to simplify laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy and improve clinical practice.
Book review: Education in Cambodia: From Year Zero towards international standards (Education in the Asia-Pacific region: Issues, concerns and prospects, book 64)
Authors: Pang Samarnh , Nol Engheang
Published: December 2024

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Agents Targeting Apoptosis Take Center Stage in the Battle against Cancer
Authors: Zahid H. Siddik
Published: December 2024

Effective therapy of cancer requires elimination oftumor cells through programmed cell death orapoptosis, which is a highly regulated process thatavoids the unwanted inflammatory response when cellsdie. Morphologically, the manifestation of apoptosis issimilar across various cell types and species, and isobserved as a series of cellular changes that begin withchromatin condensation, followed by nuclearfragmentation, cell shrinkage, blebbing and finallyphagocytosis1,2. When tumor cells are exposed totherapeutic agents, the damage to cellular organelles ormacromolecules creates substantial intracellularstress, which triggers the onset of the apoptotic celldeath program
Development and Evaluation of Marungko-Based Reading Intervention Material for Kindergarten Learners
Authors: Saquing Crizza Mae
Published: December 2024

With the call of the Department of Education, schools are encouraged to explore relevant strategies to achieve the desirable literacy performance outcomes, especially in reading in the foundational key stage of learning. To improve the beginning reading performance of Kindergarten learners, this study explored the development, validation, and utilization of a researcher-developed reading intervention material employing the principles of the Marungko approach. Participants of this study were 32 Kindergarten learners from a private school and three Kindergarten teacher-validators in the Schools Division Office of Nueva Vizcaya. Ethical research guidelines set by the division office and the participating school were strictly followed in the study. The participants were informed of the study’s objectives, associated benefits and risks, management of vulnerability issues, and their rights before their consent to participate was requested. The descriptive-comparative research design was employed where the pre-test and post-test reading performances and the validity indices of the developed intervention material were described, and a statistical comparison of both performances was made to assess the potential of the designed intervention material. The results revealed that the developed reading intervention material met the minimum standards set by the Department of Education and was valid for utilization. Also, increases in the performance levels of the Kindergarten learners across reading subskills were noted after the intervention. The reading performance of Kindergarten learners in the pre-intervention phase considering letters Mm, Ss, and Aa significantly improved after the two-week intervention using the developed Marungko-based intervention material. These findings emphasize the significance of employing developmentally appropriate practices in developing intervention materials toward improving foundational literacy. Further, the study highlights the necessity of evaluating the learning intervention materials to ensure compliance with the Department of Education’s standards before utilization.
Future-Proofing the BSE Science Curriculum: Stakeholder Perspectives on Integrating AI and Emerging Technologies at Pangasinan State University
Authors: Sicuan Syrenzo , Ermino Jean Camile , Junio Richelle
Published: December 2024

The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging innovations, has reshaped the education landscape, necessitating the modernization of academic programs to meet future demands. This study assesses the readiness of the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) Science curriculum at Pangasinan State University for integrating AI and emerging technologies. Qualitative data were collected from students, faculty, the college dean, the program chairperson, and the director for curriculum to identify gaps and recommend curriculum enhancements. Key findings reveal significant curriculum limitations, including outdated content and insufficient focus on technology, hinder students’ preparedness for careers in a digital world. Participants emphasized the need for practical learning experiences, such as hands-on projects and real-world applications, to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practice. Faculty development in AI and digital tools was highlighted as critical for teaching effectiveness. Participants recommended incorporating AI, machine learning, and data science fundamentals to future-proof the curriculum and address institutional constraints like limited resources and infrastructure challenges. The study recommends a comprehensive curriculum overhaul that integrates advanced technologies enhances digital literacy and emphasizes professional development for faculty to align with global educational trends. These changes are essential to prepare future science educators for the dynamic demands of modern education and the evolving workforce.
INGLIZ VA O‘ZBEK TILIDA “MEHMONDO‘STLIK”GA OID MAQOLLARNING LINGVOKULTUROLOGIK XUSUSIYATLARI
Authors: Najmiddinova Mehrigul
Published: December 2024

In this article, the linguocultural and linguopragmatic features of the concept of "hospitality" are expressed in English and Uzbek, these features are explained through examples. This research work also serves as an auxiliary resource for researchers who can do scientific work on the topic of lingvoculturology and lingvopragmatics.
Impact of Intraoperative Imaging Techniques on Surgical Margins and Recurrence Rates in Breast-Conserving Surgery
Authors: Tariq Hamid Bin , Saeed Suleman , Khan Maira , Kashif Zoha , Ali Syed Muhammad , Shabbir Palwasha , Nauman Shahid Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Background: Achieving clear surgical margins is critical in breast-conserving surgery (BCS) to minimize recurrence risk and reduce reoperation rates. Intraoperative imaging techniques provide real-time margin assessment, allowing surgeons to improve surgical precision and outcomes. Objectives: The aim and objectives of this study were to determine the effect of intraoperative imaging on margin clearance, reoperation rates, recurrence as well as the effect of key biomarkers influencing breast cancer including estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), HER2, Ki67. Methods: 300 patients were divided into two groups, Group-A intraoperative imaging was done in 150 subjects while in Group-B was not done for 150 subjects. The correlation with surgical outcomes (margin status, reoperation rate, and recurrence rate), the biomarker analyzed were expression (ER, PR, HER2, Ki67). Logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis whereas p values was performed by using 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Intraoperative imaging was associated with significantly lower rates of positive margins (15% vs. 25%, p = 0.03), particularly in ER positive and Ki67 low tumors. Both imaging and reoperation rates were reduced (12% vs. 22%, p = 0.02) in the imaging group, in particular for ER positive patients. Reoperation rates were higher in patients with high Ki67 expression (p = 0.01) and recurrence rates were higher in patients with high Ki67 expression (p = 0.03). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed better recurrence-free survival in the imaging group, especially in ER-positive patients (HR: 0.55, p = 0.02). Conclusion: The intraoperative imaging improves margin clearance and reduces reoperation and recurrence for biologically less aggressive tumors (ER positive, low Ki67). Nevertheless, additional therapeutic strategies may be necessary for patients in high-risk subgroups, such as HER2 positive and high Ki67 tumors, to achieve optimal outcomes.
Characteristics of Gerund, Participle I and Verbal noun
Authors: Babayev Javid
Published: December 2024

The article elaborates some bullet points of gerund, participle I and verbal noun. The difference between verbal noun and gerund has been brought into notice with examples in the study. The article underlines that verbalization of the ing-form word is caused by adverbs mainly. It occurs when we add adverb after the ing-form word which makes the ing-form word transform into gerund. In this case, gerundized word cannot be pluralized. If the adverb is not added in the sentence, the ing-form word can be pluralized very easily. Furthermore, some obscure points about tense and voice of participle I and gerund have been clarified in the study. It turned out that  gerund has the category of voice and the category of tense. Like gerund, participle I has both category of voice and tense. Moreover, the tense forms can be in present and present perfect.
PERFIL DOS ATENDIMENTOS EM SAÚDE MENTAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE ANÁPOLIS DURANTE O PERÍODO PANDÊMICO DE 2020 A 2022
Authors: Branquinho Hermon Santos , Rolim Catharine De Cassia Lanna De Freitas
Published: December 2024

O aumento pela procura de serviços em saúde mental observado a pandemia do triênio 2020-2022 levou debates e discussões a respeito da psiquiatria, psicologia e afins aos mais diferentes ambientes. Diversos autores apontam que o sofrimento psicológico durante esse período abrangeu os mais diferentes segmentos sociais, e foi um efeito imediato da atuação do vírus sobre a saúde das pessoas e das medidas de contenção de transmissão através do isolamento social, suspensão de serviços e uma resultante crise econômica. Diferentes estudos elencaram uma série de manifestações psiquiátricas destacando-se: medo, estresse, sentimentos de desamparo, insônia, raiva, depressão, ansiedade, estresse pós-traumático, ideações, tentativas e /ou suicídio consumado. Este estudo objetivou analisar os atendimentos de transtornos psiquiátricos na cidade de Anápolis durante a pandemia nos anos de 2020 e 2022. Realizou-se um estudo descritivo que usou a base de dados da plataforma DataSUS do Ministério da Saúde para construção de gráficos e tabelas que permitiram visualizar o perfil dos atendimentos ambulatoriais e internações hospitalares e seu detalhamento em transtornos prevalentes, etnia, sexo e distribuição etária. Percebeu-se prevalência de internações por transtornos de humor, com maior predominância do sexo feminino, pobreza na informação quanto a etnia mais prevalente, e uma maior ocorrência de eventos na faixa etária entre 50-59 anos. Propõe-se como sugestão a maior interação e diálogo entre a Atenção Primária e a Rede de Atenção Psicossocial para um acompanhamento longitudinal dos pacientes portadores de transtornos mentais e prevenção de agravos em pessoas com sofrimento mental que possa levar a um adoecimento psíquico.
ANÁLISE ALOMÉTRICA ENTRE FADIGA MENTAL E TRABALHO MECÂNICO
Authors: Tartaruga Marcus P. , Goebel Andreina Eloyse
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A análise do desempenho tem despertado o interesse no que se refere a mecânica da locomoção humana, em especial, ao trabalho mecânico total (Wtot) - determinado pela soma dos trabalhos mecânicos interno (Wint) e externo (Wext) (ZAMPARO, e col. 2019). Na prática esportiva, estudos têm verificado a necessidade de utilizar valores diferentes como coeficientes para a determinação do percentual a ser considerado da massa corporal total no cálculo do Wtot. A escala alométrica é um exemplo. Ela é representada por uma equação de regressão que indica o comportamento de uma variável fisiológica “Y” em relação a variável massa “X” (Y = aXb) (TARTARUGA e col., 2013). Embora a literatura tenha demonstrado evidências científicas dos efeitos negativos da FM para com o desempenho cognitivo e esportivo, o comportamento do Wtot em corredores de longa-distância não tem sido investigado em tal situação de fadiga quando aplicada a alometria. Portanto o presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar, alometricamente, a relação entre fadiga mental (FM) e trabalho mecânico total (Wtot) de corredores recreacionais de longa-distância.  MÉTODOS: A amostra foi constituída por quinze mulheres, com mais de dois anos de experiência em provas de 10 km. Todas as participantes foram submetidas a dois testes de Economia de Corrida realizados, randomicamente, sem e com fadiga mental (FM) induzida através de uma tarefa cognitiva de esforço (Stroop Task) de 30 min. Foi realizado o teste de Shapiro-Wilk para a verificação da normalidade dos dados, teste T de Students para amostras dependentes e o teste comparativo não paramétrico Wilcoxon. O índice de significância adotado foi de 0,05 no programa estatístico Statistical Package for the Social Sciences – SPSS (IBM, USA). RESULTADOS: Não foram verificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas no Wtot, sem e com FM, apesar do efeito cognitivo significativo induzido pelo Stroop Task de 30 min. Alometricamente, os resultados do nosso estudo também não demonstraram alterações significativas quando comparado o Wtot com e sem FM. É provável que estes resultados estejam relacionados aos valores homogêneos verificados nos nossos parâmetros de massa corporal e VO2máx - próximos de 10%. Segundo Tartaruga e col. (2010), comportamentos homogêneos intersujeitos da massa corporal e do VO2máx resultam em elevados valores exponenciais alométricos (< 0,9) diminuindo, assim, o efeito de prováveis diferenças na potência metabólica máxima, o que justifica o uso deste procedimento para amostras heterogêneas. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: O presente estudo permite concluir que 30 min de esforço mental para induzir a FM parece não afetar significativamente as respostas fisiomecânicas de corredoras de 10 km, sugerindo-se uma possível estratégia de enfrentamento individual advinda da experiência esportiva.
EFEITO DA OBESIDADE NO EQUILÍBRIO ESTÁTICO E DINÂMICO DE IDOSOS
Authors: Silva Rita de Cássia Chitolina , Machado Natan Fensterseifer , Boff Lauren , Silva Priscilla Cardoso , Licht Natã Concatto , Gonçalves Andréa Kruger , Malysz Tais
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O processo de envelhecimento é marcado pela perda de massa muscular, alterações vestibulares, declínio do controle postural e outras mudanças sensoriais que prejudicam o equilíbrio corporal, aumentando os riscos de quedas. Além  do envelhecimento, a obesidade também pode estar associada com alterações na função neuromuscular, na funcionalidade geral, no controle  postural  e  no equilíbrio. OBJETIVO: Investigar o efeito da obesidade, através do índice de massa corporal-IMC, no equilíbrio estático e dinâmico de idosos. MÉTODOS:Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo com amostra por conveniência, formada por participantes de um programa de extensão universitária. Critérios de elegibilidade foram: idade ≥ 60 anos, concordância com o TCLE (CEP/UFRGS 5.993.354), não utilizar órtese ou prótese de membros inferiores, não apresentar patologias prévias que comprometam o equilíbrio. Sessenta idosos foram divididos em 3 grupos de acordo com o IMC: eutróficos (G1; n=23; 68,9±8,1 anos), sobrepesos (G2; n=24; 67,4±5,9 anos) e obesos (G3; n=15; 71,2±9,5 anos). A avaliação incluiu antropometria (peso e altura para cálculo do IMC); valor médio entre 3 repetições de testes de equilíbrio estático: unipodal com olhos abertos e fechados por 30 segundos (EEOA/EEOF) e teste de equilíbrio dinâmico pelo teste Timed up Go (TUG). A análise estatística foi constituída de uma análise descritiva e comparativa entre grupos pelo teste ANOVA com Post Hoc-Tukey (p<0,05; JASP). RESULTADOS: Os resultados obtidos no EEOA foram G1 23,25±10,60, G2: 25,27±9,13s, G3: 15,89±12,0 s. Houve uma influência do IMC sobre o EEOA [F(2,59) p=0,026], ocorrendo uma diferença entre os grupos G2 e G3, mas não entre os demais grupos, com tamanho de efeito grande (d Cohen’s=0,899), mostrando que individuos obesos permaneceram menos tempo em apoio unipodal. Nos resultados do EEOF não houveram diferenças significativas entre os grupos (G1:6,38±5,07; G2:6,16±7,226, G3:3,36±3,24). Em relação ao equilíbrio dinâmico TUG evidenciaram que indivíduos com maior IMC executaram o teste em maior tempo (G1:5,88±1,14s; G2 6,34±1,89s e G3 7,77±2,23s) sendo observada diferença entre G1 e G3 (d Cohen’s=1,077) e também entre G2 e G3 (d Cohen’s=0,815). CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Nossos achados demonstram influência da obesidade sobre o equilíbrio estático e dinâmico de idosos, corroborando com outros estudos. É possível observar que idosos obesos conseguem permanecer em apoio único com olhos abertos, por menos tempo em relação ao sobrepeso. Do mesmo modo, os obesos despendem maior tempo para realizar o teste TUG, em relação aos eutróficos e sobrepesos. Deste modo, podemos afirmar que a obesidade influencia de forma negativa o desempenho de equilíbrio estático e dinâmico de idosos, fator que está associado a maior risco de quedas e declínio funcional.
ANÁLISE DO GASTO ENERGÉTICO DE VOLEIBOLISTAS RECREACIONAIS
Authors: Santos Caroline
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A maioria dos estudos se baseiam em estimativas aproximadas, fundamentadas em equações matemáticas e em dados de atividades físicas similares, consequência de diversas variáveis intervenientes tais como o ambiente dinâmico, o ritmo de jogo, a estratégia tática e a duração da partida, dificultando a realização de coletas de dados individuais, principalmente quando consideradas as funções táticas desempenhadas em quadra. Assim sendo, o presente estudo teve como objetivo comparar o GE de nove voleibolistas recreacionais masculinos especialistas nas funções de central, ponteiro e oposto. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi constituída por 9 voleibolistas recreacionais masculinos (3 centrais - idade: 20 ± 4 anos; massa corporal: 67,4 ± 0,8 kg; estatura: 1,75 ± 9,1 m; consumo máximo de oxigênio, VO2máx: 58,3 ± 8,7 ml.kg-1.min; equivalente metabólico da tarefa, MET: 16,7 ± 2,5; 3 pontas - idade: 23 ± 2 anos; massa corporal: 73,8 ± 9,0 kg; estatura: 1,77 ± 4,0 m; VO2máx: 61,1 ± 3,8 ml.kg-1.min; MET: 17,5 ± 1,1; 3 opostos - idade: 23 ± 2 anos; massa corporal: 76,0 ± 4,6 kg; estatura: 1,77 ± 5,0 m; VO2máx: 63,0 ± 9,2 ml.kg-1.min; MET: 18,0 ± 2,6), com experiência mínima de dois anos de prática. Todos assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE), que foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (n° 6.274.624), estando isentos de tratamento farmacológico ou lesões osteoarticulares.  RESULTADOS: O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar o GE de voleibolistas recreacionais masculinos nas funções central, ponteiro e oposto, sendo verificada tendências de opostos e pontas apresentarem maiores valores de GE e DP do que centrais. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS:  Existe uma tendência de jogadores opostos e pontas apresentarem maiores gastos calóricos do que centrais, provavelmente em decorrência de diferenças fisiomecânicas resultantes das funções desempenhadas. Novas pesquisas são sugeridos com maiores números amostrais, além de estudos que venham a relacionar o DP com a distância percorrida em partidas profissionais.
Transformative Marketing Practices and Impact on Sales Growth: The Knopper Enterprises Experience
Authors: D. Bastareche Ryan
Published: December 2024

Entrepreneurs today must be innovative and responsive to the needs of both the times and society to ensure the success and sustainability of their enterprises. This study aimed to describe the marketing strategies of Knopper Pharmacy, a partner industry of the University of Nueva Caceres in the Philippines, by employing a descriptive research design. Using semi-structured interviews, the study gathered insights from customers who were members of the Buyers Club. The results generally revealed that the marketing strategies implemented by Knopper Pharmacy significantly increased sales at their retail outlets and encouraged continued patronage of their products. However, the implementation of these strategies encountered several challenges. These included the store's readiness to implement the marketing strategies, inconsistency in staffing, and the need for technical training for sales staff. The study concluded that the readiness of the store to implement marketing strategies was crucial for increasing sales and enhancing productivity. Based on these findings, a comprehensive marketing program was designed. Furthermore, it was recommended that staffing policies be reviewed, improved, and properly implemented. Additionally, sales staff should receive technical training, and marketing strategies should be periodically monitored to ensure their effectiveness.
The Analysis Study of Surgical Approaches and Outcome in Living Donor Nephrectomy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Adzana Yasadhy Hangga Prasetyo  , Yosie Yulanda Putra
Published: December 2024

Background: The shortage of deceased donor kidneys has led to a significant increase in the use of living donor kidneys for transplantation. Since the first successful living donor nephrectomy in the 1950s, surgical techniques have advanced considerably, evolving from open donor nephrectomy (ODN) to more refined minimally invasive procedures. This systematic review aims to compare the various surgical techniques for living donor nephrectomy and their outcomes. Methods: The study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, reviewing English-language publications from 2014 to 2024. Editorials, duplicate reviews from the same journal, and papers lacking a DOI were excluded. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. Result: A total of 2,172 articles were initially identified through online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar). After three rounds of screening, eight relevant studies were selected for full-text analysis. Conclusion: LDN and other minimally invasive techniques, such as RDN and robot-assisted nephrectomy, offer advantages in recovery time and reduced complications. However, each method has unique strengths and considerations. The choice of approach should depend on donor anatomy, surgeon expertise, and institutional resources.
Enlisting Women as Informal Leaders of Cultural Change: Leveraging Untapped Potential for Positive Organizational Transformation
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: December 2024

This article examines the untapped potential of enlisting women as informal leaders to catalyze positive cultural change within organizations. While women often serve as influential mentors and advisors among colleagues, their informal leadership roles frequently go unrecognized by senior management focused on formal hierarchy. Through a review of relevant literature across disciplines like leadership, organizational behavior, diversity and inclusion, the article outlines an evidence-based framework for identifying key informal women leaders dispersed throughout companies. It then discusses strategies such as leveraging their diverse perspectives in strategic planning, empowering their leadership through mentorship, and addressing resistance to build momentum for cultural evolution initiatives. When intentional efforts are made to surface, engage, and activate these grassroots change agents, organizations possess a powerful mechanism for sparking bottom-up cultural shifts from within. Case study examples demonstrate how various organizations have realized transformational results by enlisting informal women leaders to advance goals like improved innovation, talent utilization, and business performance over the long run.
A Phototype Edition of the Novel the Danube Pilot – Revival From the Literary Archive
Authors: Radeva Yanitsa
Published: December 2024

The text is a review of the phototype edition of the novel “The Danube Pilot” by Jules Verne, based on its first translation by Petar Dachev, one of the most modern Bulgarian artists of the 1930s, whose translation work is known a little.
The Censorship Lists of 1944 – a Matrix for Political Action
Authors: Poppetrova Margaret
Published: December 2024

After the coup on September 9, 1944, and the establishment of the government of the Fatherland Front (September 1944) restrictive measures were taken in relation to literature with pro-fascist and fascist content, publications propagandizing National Socialism and the policy of the Third Reich, as well as those with anti-Soviet, anti-British and anti-American content. The first two lists of such publications appear at the end of 1944. However, they also include a wide range of publications that have nothing to do with the literature officially declared as subject to confiscation. Impressive is the large number of publications related to the Bulgarian monarchy, as well as the literature devoted to the national question, above all to the subject of Macedonia. It can be reasonably argued that these lists serve as a kind of matrix for political restrictions, various repressions and mark the beginning of institutional censorship in the country.
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION ON LAND USE PATTERNS IN GBAGADA LAGOS STATE
Authors: MUSA ODUNAYO SABIT  , ADEKUNLE ISAAC OMOLE  , SUNDAY TEMITAYO AYODELE  , JOSHUA EYIBIO DONATUS  , AHMAD BELLO ONIBOKI  , AGBAJE OLUWATIMILEYIN ABDUL-GAFAR  , BRIDGET NNENNA CHUKWU  , CHIDOZIE EBUBE EBENMELU  , TOPE ADULOJU  , MARY RICHES ETIM  , CONFIDENCE ADIMCHI CHINONYREM
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the relationship between urban road transportation and land use patterns in Gbagada Lagos state. Using a mixed-methods approach combining Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, survey questionnaires, and regression modeling, this research examines how road network density, traffic volume, and transportation modes influence land use changes. The findings reveal significant correlations between road proximity, land value, and urban sprawl. Specifically, areas with high road density exhibit increased commercial and residential development, while areas with limited accessibility experience decreased land value and reduced development. Policy recommendations include optimizing transportation infrastructure, promoting mixed-use development, and implementing smart growth strategies to mitigate urban sprawl and enhance sustainable land use. In particular, certain transportation planning decisions tend to increase sprawl (dispersed, urban fringe, automobile-dependent development), while others support smart growth (more compact, infill, multimodal development). These development patterns have various economic, social, and environmental impacts. This report describes specific methods for evaluating these impacts in transport planning.
PERCEIVED STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING QUALITY ASSURANCE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHERS IN KOGI EAST EDUCATIONAL ZONE
Authors: FASANYA AYODELE GABRIEL  , ABORITOLI SUNDAY  , MAHMUD ALI MOHAMMED
Published: December 2024

Quality assurance entails the systematic review of educational provision to maintain and improve its quality, equity and efficiency. It involves self-evaluation, external evaluation, staff evaluation, student evaluation and school evaluation. The purpose of the study was to investigate strategies for enhancing quality assurance in physics education in Kogi East Educational Zone. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised all the physics teachers in Kogi East. The sample size for the study consisted of 120 physics teachers which were selected from private and public co-educational secondary schools in the study area using random sampling technique. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for collection of data was a structured questionnaire, titled: Physics Education Quality Assurance Questionnaire (PEQAQ), which was developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability index of the instrument using Cronbach Alpha yielded 0.69. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed among others that ensuring functional quality assurance mechanisms in secondary schools in Kogi East provided positive feedback to educational management to enhance performance. Based on the findings, the following recommendation was made. Develop and implement targeted professional development programmes in Kogi State, focusing on research-based quality assurance, strategies and contextualized to address local challenges and needs.
ABUNDANCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE OF ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE
Authors: ABUBAKAR, B.S.  , MUHAMMAD, J.  , MARIAM, I.  , BELLO, F. S.  , AYOMIPOSI, F.O.  , MUHAMMAD, Z.I.
Published: December 2024

Ascaris lumbricoides, a soil-transmitted helminth, remains one of the most prevalent parasitic infections globally, particularly affecting children in low-resource settings with inadequate sanitation and hygiene practices. This study determined the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides among patients attending the Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, between May and July 2024. A total of 100 patients participated in this study. Stool samples were analyzed using the concentration technique. The results of the study show that, of the 100 fecal samples examined, 5 (5%) were positive. The highest prevalence was found among the age group 1-30, with 4 (0.04%), followed by 31-60, with 1 (0.01%), while the age group >60 recorded no infections. The highest prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection was among females, with 4 (0.04%), compared to males, with 1 (0.01%). Ascaris lumbricoides remains a public health concern, especially among children in the study area. The provision of potable water, toilet facilities, and regular deworming will enhance control measures.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PROTEIN AND NON-PROTEIN NITROGEN ON THE PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF RED SOKOTO BUCKS IN MUBI ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: SHUA J. N.  , THAKMA S.  , DAHIRU H.
Published: December 2024

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the utilization of protein and non-protein nitrogen on the performance and carcass characteristics of Red Sokoto bucks (RSB) in Northern Nigeria. Twenty four (24) RSB approximately 5-6 months were used in a completely randomized design of four treatments replicated six times. Four different diets were formulated using two protein nitrogen (Cotton seed cake – CSC and ground nuts cake - GNC) and two non-protein nitrogen (Urea and Poultry litter - PL), mixed each with wheat offal (WO). The diets were designated as I (Urea/WO), II (PL/WO), III (CSC/WO) and IV (GNC/WO). Data were taken on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance using SPSS 23.0 (2017) for windows. The results of growth performance showed that, daily supplement intake and total supplement intake were highly significantly (P<0.001), final live weight and total weight gain were significant (P<0.05) and daily weight gain was significantly (P<0.01) different among the treatments.  However initial weight gains of the bucks and feed conversion ratio were not different among the dietary treatments. Result of carcass characteristics showed that, all the parameters measured were significantly (P<0.01 or P<0.001), except spleen which was not affected by the dietary treatments. It could be concluded that diet IV (CSC/WO) being the best diet in improving the growth of the bucks and with no concomitant effects on the carcass characteristics of the bucks be recommended for feeding goats at 189.61 g/day.
Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Disease: An Analytical Review on the Current Trend in Research Leading to Better Outcomes
Authors:   Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India, Aijazuddin Syed
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly influenced various industries, including healthcare. AI is revolutionizing medical diagnostics by significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of disease diagnosis. This study examines the current trends of AI in disease diagnosis, focusing on its potential to utilize vast clinical data and genomics to enhance clinical predictions, disease diagnosis, and prevention, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. This study aims to examine the latest trends in AI applications in disease diagnosis. It helps to understand how these advances can transform healthcare. This analytical review is based on an extensive literature search across academic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Elsevier using inclusion/exclusion criteria focused on AI techniques and their applications in disease diagnosis. The findings highlight the rapid growth of AI in medical diagnostics, showcasing its ability to process and analyze extensive patient data efficiently to make accurate and precise diagnosis of disease. The continuous evolution of AI technologies enables the rapid evaluation of extensive patient data, including medical history, demographics, and laboratory test results. This advancement makes diagnostics more predictive, preventative, and precise, promising a transformation in healthcare. However, it is essential to recognize that although AI can be a powerful tool, it cannot replace the clinician’s role in disease diagnosis.
Advancing Urban Sustainability Through Public-Private Collaboration to Create Environmentally Conscious Infrastructure
Authors: Wang Rui , Jia Zhaoju , Ji Chaofan , Wang Haiyang , Yao Jianlin , Yang Yuqing
Published: December 2024

The study dealt with the role of artificial intelligence applications in developing educational and learning strategies in higher education, by enhancing administrative work, increasing the efficiency of scientific and cognitive capabilities, and development of scientific research, in an optimal educational environment, Besides, it revealed the possible barriers accompanying the use of electronic machines. The study observed that using Artificial Intelligence devices at high levels of advancement and high sources of expenditure was their effective role for the advancement of higher education institutions and even improving labor productivity for the purpose of making the whole process of learning transactions more effective, so there is an urgent need to structure the awareness of stakeholders in education regarding the importance of using these devices to develop teaching and learning strategies and not to make challenges in front of fearing human resources. It is worth mentioning that the descriptive analytical method has been used in this study, which indicated the role of artificial intelligence and its applications in human capital development in higher education institutions.
Rol de la Inteligencia Naval para la protección de los intereses Marítimos Estratégicos de la Nación
Authors: Calderón Hidalgo Carlos Andrés , Molina Medina Camilo
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo analizará las amenazas a las que se enfrenta Colombia, teniendo en cuenta su ubicación geoestratégica, que la convierte en una plataforma propensa para la comisión de actividades ilícitas. En este análisis, se considerarán diversos factores globales, incluyendo las amenazas transnacionales, y se sumará el impacto del conflicto interno que afecta al país. Este conflicto es alimentado por diferentes agentes generadores de violencia que aprovechan la inestabilidad política y económica para atentar contra la seguridad nacional.
En concordancia con lo establecido en el Artículo 217 de la Constitución Política de Colombia, que estipula que la Nación contará con Fuerzas Militares destinadas a la defensa de la soberanía, la independencia, la integridad y el orden constitucional, resulta crucial identificar el papel que desempeña la Inteligencia Naval. Esta inteligencia, producto del planeamiento, recolección, procesamiento, integración, evaluación, análisis e interpretación de información disponible en un entorno operativo, permite una visión integral del teatro de operaciones.
De este modo, la Inteligencia Naval facilita la proyección de futuras operaciones mediante la interrelación y sincronización de información. Esto es fundamental para el desarrollo de operaciones conjuntas, coordinadas, interinstitucionales e inteligentes en materia de seguridad nacional, permitiendo así la prevención, detección y contrarrestación efectiva de acciones delictivas.