bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating body conformation and feed efficiency characteristics in CARI-Sonali grower chicken
Authors: DAS ANANTA KUMAR , KUMAR SANJEEV , MISHRA ANIL KUMAR , RAHIM ABDUL , KOKATE LAXMIKANT SAMBHAJI
Published: August 2023

The investigation was aimed to evaluate body conformation and feed efficiency characteristics in CARI-Sonali grower chicken developed and maintained by the institute. Single hatched out 112 chicks were investigated. The least squares means of body weight and weight gain, shank length, keel length, breast angle, feed intake and feed conversion ratio were estimated at various age groups. Sex of the chicks had significant effect on the body weight, weight gain and shank length at sixth week of age onwards, and keel length and breast angle at eighth week onwards; male birds having higher estimates than the females throughout the age. The FCR estimates were also affected by the sex at twelfth and sixteenth week of age, male birds having better FCR than the females throughout the age. The feed intake varied among the feeding groups almost throughout the age, body weight gain at earlier age and FCR at eighth week of age. The phenotypic correlations coefficients were positive in the range of 0.3647 to 0.9062 among the intra-week body weight, breast angle, and shank and keel lengths. These might serve as base information to the breeders for chalking out breeding strategy in concerned aspect.
Bio-efficacy and selectivity of different herbicides against weed flora in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: PAL SURESH , SHARMA RAJVIR , SHARMA H B , SINGH RAGHAVENDRA , BABU SUBHASH
Published: August 2023

Field experiment was carried out during two consecutive rabi seasons of 2008-09 and 2009-10 at Research Farm of Division of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, to evaluate the bio-efficacy and selectivity of different herbicides against weed flora in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Data reveals that readymix applications of mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron (24.0 + 4.8 g/ha) caused the highest reduction in the total weed density and weed dry matter accumulation during both the years at all stages of crop growth which however was statistically at par with mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron (18.0+3.6 g/ha), sulfosulfuron+ metsulfuron (20.0 + 4.0 g/ha), and clodinafop+metsulfuron (60.0 + 4.0 g/ha). With regards to yield attributes and grain yield, application of sulfosulfuron and metsulfuron (20.0+4.0 g/ha) were recorded the maximum values of effective tillers/plant (11.81 and 10.09), length of ear head (10.47 and 9.95 cm), spikelet ear/head (18.29 and 17.89) and number of grains ear/head (53.43 and 53.22) and grain yield (5.57 and 5.17 tonnes/ha) which was closely followed by weed free, mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron (24.0+4.8 g/ ha) and (18.0+3.6 g/ha), tank mix clodinafop+metsulfuron (60.0+4.0 g/ha) during both the years. With respect to economics, highest B:C ratio (1.72 and 1.65) were recorded with the application of sulfosulfuron and metsulfuron (20.0+4.0 g/ha) during both the years.
Genetic divergence analysis of bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp) cultivars using morphological markers
Authors: KUMAR P PAVAN , JANAKIRAM T , BHAT K V , PRASAD K V , JAIN RITU
Published: August 2023

A study was undertaken to analyze diversity among the bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) cultivars using morphological markers. A total of 38 morphological descriptors of UPOV guidelines were recorded for hundred bougainvillea cultivars. Significant amount of variation was observed for all the descriptors, indicating that many of the cultivars were documented to be superior. The Neibour Joining (NJ) dendrogram based on morphological characters data separated the bougainvillea cultivars into 12 major clusters. Cluster-I exhibited as largest cluster compared to all other clusters comprising 49 cultivars. However, cluster II with 14 cultivars, cluster III with 12 cultivars, cluster XII with 7, cluster X with 6, cluster VII with 5 cluster IV with 2 and clusters no V, VI, VIII, IX, XI having only one cultivar in each case. It clearly grouped the cultivars of single and double type of bracts and also grouping based on pattern of variegation in leaves. PCA plot also grouped the cultivars as a fashion of NJ clusters however, it was unable to distinguish among the single bracted types in this method. This considerable amount of variation was due to the diversity in bougainvillea cultivars. On the basis of present investigation, these cultivars were grouped into different categories for different character, may be used effectively for identification of cultivars. Further, these cultivars can be used in crop improvement programme.
Downstream Deregulation Policy and Stability in Petroleum Products in Nigeria: A Case of South-South Region
Authors: Odey Ferdinand Ite , Ebri Eno Willie , Ojikpong Christopher Eyo , Ebiefie Victor Edet
Published: August 2023

Nigeria economy is almost singularly hinged on crude oil and therefore, highly sensitive to internal and external shocks in the oil sector. This study examined the impact of downstream oil deregulation policy on stability in petroleum products in Nigeria. Survey design was used in the methodology of the study. The hypotheses formulated were tested using ordinary least squares linear regression technique. The study revealed that the downstream oil deregulation policy promotes the availability of petroleum products in the economy. The study also revealed that local refining of petroleum products positively impacts on deregulation of the downstream oil policy in the country. It was further revealed from the findings that the removal of petroleum products subsidy and efficient pricing of petroleum products enhances the deregulation of the downstream oil policy in the Nigerian economy. It was recommended that the government should make petroleum products available through efficient liberalization of the downstream sector, remove subsidies, build more refineries or maintain the existing ones and regulate the prices of petroleum products in the country. Government should get all the four refineries working at all costs. This will help to reduce the huge amount of money spent on refined fuel importation and will be diverted to infrastructural development for the economy.
Electronic-Tax System and Revenue Generation Efficiency in Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Board
Authors: ATAGBORO Emmanuel , Ekpulu MNAA & Godspower Anthony
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to empirically evaluate the performance of the Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Board's electronic-tax system in terms of its impact on the organisation's ability to generate tax revenue. Descriptive survey methodology was used, with questionnaires serving as the primary data collector. One hundred twenty (120) respondents from the Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service, Audit Firms, and other prominent registered organisations filled out the questionnaire. Using descriptive statistics to examine data collected during the field survey, we were able to determine that the Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Board's e-tax system has a number of issues and inadequacies, which may have constrained the effectiveness of the agency's revenue collection efforts. Given the study's findings, it was suggested, among other things, that the government should do all in its power to develop e-tax so that it may immediately begin reaping the benefits of taxpayers' high compliance rate. In order to enable government evaluation and correct the limitations and issues encountered, there should be enough monitoring and control over the tax collection system. Additionally, essential tax information should be provided. This is especially important with regard to online payment.
Green Accounting and Financial Performance of Quoted Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Evans Awuji Charles , Ngozi Anugwo Kelvin
Published: August 2023

The study investigated green accounting activities and its implementations by manufacturing companies in Nigeria in relating to their financial performance. Qualitative research was adopted due to the fact that most of the Nigerian manufacturing companies do not attach financial quantities to their reports on sustainability activities. A sample of fifteen (15) manufacturing companies were investigated- (Dangote Floor mill, Dangote Cement, Cadbury,) The study used data from the central bank statistical bulletin as well as Nigeria Stock Exchange, and data were analyzed in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22. As well as Microsoft Excel The research hypotheses were tested using Ordinary Lease Square Regression (OLSR) analysis at a significance level of .05. The results of the findings were that there is no positive linear relationship between sustainability accounting of manufacturing companies and their profitability in Rivers state. This study recommends among others that as green accounting and sustainability reporting is still in arithmetic progression in Nigeria, more efforts should be applied in this regard, doing this will see a future positive correlative effect on the profitability of the manufacturing companies in Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Information, and Communication Technology (ICT) as Tools for Business and Education Management
Authors: AKPOMI Prof. Margaret Emalerata , NWILE Charles Befii , KAYII NumbaraBari Emmanuel
Published: August 2023

Intuitively, artificial intelligence, robotics, and information and communication technologies are important because they give enterprises and institutions insights into their operations that they may not have been aware of previously and because, in some cases, they perform tasks better than humans. As tools for business and education management, artificial intelligence, robotics, and information and communication technologies in the 21st century are Business and education systems have been described as vital to keeping abreast with rapidly changing technologies. Its importance has been translated into huge potential in terms of positive outcomes, although investments in ICT in Nigeria’s business and education systems have not yielded much when compared to similar investments made in communication. This paper briefly discussed the roles of artificial intelligence, robotics, and information and communication technologies as tools for business and educational management. At the end of the paper, suggestions were made for how to use artificial intelligence, robotics, and information and communication technologies in business and education management in the best way possible.
Design, Simulation and Construction of a Digital Mobile Weather Monitoring Station
Authors: Yusuf Samson D. , Himbim Malik M. , Umar Ibrahim , Loko Abdulmumini Z.
Published: August 2023

Despite the importance of weather in aviation industry, agriculture practices and other sectors, the measurement of atmospheric parameters in real time monitoring has been sparsely discussed in the literature and the importance of digital mobile weather station has not been well stressed out. In this study, design and construction of a digital mobile weather station was carried out using Arduino Nano microcontroller ATMega385p. The circuit was simulated using Proteus v8.7. The constructed device was used to measure temperature, humidity and sunlight. The device readings were compared with standard measured values obtained from Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) in the month of February and August. Result shows that the slope of the regression line (zero intercept) relating device measurement to standard readings from NIMET in the month of February for temperature was 1.01 (R 2 = 0.923) while that of humidity was 1.006 (R 2 = 0.987), and sunlight was 1.002 (R 2 = 0.999). Also, the slope of the regression line (zero intercept) relating device measurement to standard readings from NIMET in the month of August for temperature was 0.994 (R 2 = 0.985) while that of humidity was 1.002 (R 2 = 1), and sunlight was 0.998 (R 2 = 0.991). This implies that there is no significant difference between device measurement and standard readings from NIMET since both regression lines accounts for ? 98.23% of the variance. However, the device can be used to obtain data on weather parameters with great degree of accuracy for flight monitoring, surfing, plant growth and development, and marine technology.
Central Center of Social Representations and the Educational Field
Authors: Brito Carlos Alexandre Felício
Published: August 2023

The way of apprehending the content of social representations is rescued on two orientations that are not exclusive. The content is treated as a structured field or as a structuring core. The subject who expresses a representation and constructs the real object is imagined and symbolized by its representation(s), in a continuum of (re)modeling. Here the structuring core of the social representations of the field of educational research is revealed, which highlights: Subject-Representations-Object. From the great theory elaborated by Moscovici (2015) emerge complementary theoretical currents. The main theories are those led by Denise Jodelet, Willem Doise and Jean-Claude Abric (focus of this essay). The objectives of this theoretical essay were: i) to present in a synthetic way the basic propositions of the Central Core Theory and ii) to present an experience report using TNC in the educational field.
Reverse logistics of medicines; Case study in the municipality of Belém-Pará
Authors: Dias Jaqueline Medeiros , Leocadio Sonia Rodrigues , Freitas Andrei Junior do Nascimento , Lopes Maria do Socorro Bezerra , Martins Maria de Nazaré Rodrigues Pereira , Almeida Thais Monteiro Goes , Chaves Andrea Fagundes Ferreira
Published: August 2023

The inadequate disposal of medications has serious ramifications, such as ecosystem aggression, water and soil pollution, and posing a risk to the health of humans and animals. The implementation of Medication Reverse Logistics (LR) constitutes a remarkable technological progress for the pharmaceutical industry, as it not only fulfills their responsibilities but also plays a crucial role in reducing hazards to public health and the environment. This study aims to investigate how LR is being implemented in the disposal of expired or unused medications in pharmacies, as well as the perception of the residents of Belém, PA. The methodology employed was a descriptive field study using questionnaires, with data collected through structured interviews conducted in person with pharmacists and a remote survey with consumers on the subject. The results of the applied research showed that, according to pharmacy networks, LR practices are adopted as a result of environmental and sanitary requirements. Furthermore, the research indicated that 100% of the networks inform their customers about the importance of LR-related practices. Regarding the final destination, they reported that 80% of pharmaceutical waste is incinerated. Among the surveyed population, it was found that 70.16% of expired or unused medications are disposed of in regular trash, while 3.49% are flushed down the toilet. It was also observed that 62.02% of consumers have never found any collection points in the pharmacies they frequent, and 96.12% responded that they have never received any information regarding the proper disposal of medications.
Neurological Wilson’s disease
Authors: Almeida Laryssa Garcia de , Augsten Ilana Werneck , Raposo Yan da Silva
Published: August 2023

We describe the clinical aspects of Wilson's Disease with neurologic features. This disease consists of a disturbance of copper metabolism secondary to a mutation in the gene responsible for encoding the tissue transporter and the enzyme that incorporates the excess element into bile, generating toxic accumulation in the liver, cornea, and central nervous system. Incipient neurological symptoms are subtle and nonspecific, such as difficulty concentrating, coordination, and handwriting changes (for example, micrograph), and begin on average between 20 and 40 years. Laboratory tests reveal impairment of liver function. Specific tests confirm the diagnosis (serum copper and 24-hour urine copper levels elevated and reduced serum ceruloplasmin). Imaging workup can reveal signaled alteration in striatum, and bilateral putamen, midbrain, and pons. It is a rare disease whose epidemiology in Brazil lacks data and complementary tests have reduced specificity. Early diagnosis and treatment have an impact on the neurological prognosis.
Continuing education of teachers and the curri-cular document of Roraima: Mathematical kno-wledge in early childhood education
Authors: Magalhães Verônica de Oliveira , Bacchus Juanita Nadine , Bulcão Bibiana Araujo Pereira , Sousa Francisca Angêla de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

The multiplicity of issues involving teacher training is extensive and this article fo-cuses on some factors related to aspects of continuous training according to the Curri-culum Document of Roraima in the light of BNCC and the inclusion of mathematical knowledge in the five Fields of experiences in early childhood education. It is no-teworthy that there is caution in the approach of mathematics in early childhood educa-tion, because what is aimed at this stage is not to develop only the object of knowledge, but mathematical thinking. The research, qualitative in nature, was conducted with teachers who teach in early childhood education and discuss in the school environment the relevance of continuing education and curriculum. The research aimed to analyze the continuous training as a means of expanding the knowledge and reflection about the teaching work in relation to didactic planning and the integration of mathematical knowledge in the experience fields. Therefore, the question is: "How does the continu-ous training contributes to the implementation of the didactic planning of the early childhood education teacher, making him/her realize that all the experience fields can be permeated by mathematics? For the research, it was used as instrument in the collec-tion of the data a questionnaire applied to 12 teachers participants of a continuing training Workshop and that exercise their functions in the municipal education network of Uiramutã-RR. It is noticed in the results that the conceptual discussions and the planning practices proposed in the continuous training allowed to establish relations between the different mathematical contexts and the experience fields.
Vicissitudes in access to drinking water in municipalities of the Metropolitan Region of Salvador/BA
Authors: Neves Virginia Silva , Baiardi Amilcar
Published: August 2023

The difficulties related to access to water are real and aggravate the quality of life on the planet. In Brazil it is no different and full access to water for public supply and also for other uses can be considered a challenge for administrators at all levels of power. This article aims to highlight the insufficiency of basic sanitation and access to drinking water in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador (RMS) and how far these services are from the goals of the United Nations. Preliminarily, a picture of basic sanitation at the national level is drawn, its historical process of institutionalization and the past and present difficulties for offering quality of this service. The text also considers that technological choices and the state of the art have part of the responsibility for the lack of water supply service. The investigation takes place in the area of applied social sciences, with a qualitative-quantitative approach and a descending hypothetical-deductive conduct, situated in the more general conceptual and epistemological field of the evaluation of municipal public policies, focusing on the evaluation of public sanitation policy. It is expected as a result that it can be useful for the management and for sanitation policies at the municipal level.
The obligation to provide a technical opinion on the budgetary, financial, and actuarial impacts of bills that amend legislation about Social Security System for Public Servants
Authors: Queiroz Carla Ferreira Lopes da Silva , Gomes Patricia Ribeiro Silva , Dias Milena Guilherme
Published: August 2023

The object of this study is about the obligation of the technical opinion on the budgetary, financial, and actuarial impacts of bills that change the legislation of the RPPS. Can the legal provision in the local rules that regulate the RPPS to oblige the preparation of a technical opinion detailing the various aspects of the RPPS expenses, both in the present and in the future, be a measure that provides efficient and sustainable management practices? This is the chosen problem. The affirmative hypothesis points to the possibility of developing another tool that adjusts the financial and actuarial balance of the RPPS to the nature of a social security system that should ordinarily make use of the direct sources of funding, that is, the employers' and insured contributions. The negative hypothesis, on the other hand, alerts to the scenario of discretion of the competent authority to decide based on the technical opinion or not, and the political interferences that predominate over the technical factors.
Innovation as a business success factor: Multiple case studies
Authors: Freo Carla Cristina Conrad , Miritz Luciane Dittgen , Moiseichyk Ana Elizabeth , Timm Luiz Carlos
Published: August 2023

Innovations are fundamental for organizations, in maintaining their competitive potential and in the permanence of their customer. Innovation can be classified into a few different types, according to its emergence, because the innovative process can happen in various ways, meeting the current needs of organizations and consumers. In view of the above, this work had as main objective to identify what the organizations that are installed in a city located in the south of Brazil, have as innovation, verifying the types of innovations and organizational performance. The present study was developed from a qualitative research, bibliographic analysis and a study of multiple cases. Four companies participated in the survey, through semi-structured interviews, in which it was found that the main reason to invest in innovation is the search for consumer satisfaction. Companies seek to innovate to gain space, make profits and maintain their permanence in the market through the satisfaction of their customers.
Violence against women: Public policies and their paths of confrontation in primary care
Authors: Freire Maria Antonia , Souza Beatriz de Barros
Published: August 2023

The discussion about inequalities between men and women, as we know, is not recent, being common the belief, in Western history, that women were inferior in the metaphysical scale that divided human beings and, therefore, men held the right to exercise a public life in their place (MARTINS, 2015). Women were always reserved a place of lesser prominence: their rights and duties were always directed to the rearing of children and the care of the home, therefore, to private life, and, during the century of lights, whoever thought he would seize the equality established by the French Revolution to climb spaces in public life would be destined for certain death at the guillotine, many women who tried to claim their citizenship rights met this fate (PARKINS, 2000).
Modeling of thermal load sizing for an industrial room aiming at energy efficiency
Authors: Río Daniel Guzmán del , Silva Henrique Almeida , Cisneros Edry Antonio García , Torné Israel Gondres , Evangelista Neto João , Printes Andre Luiz , Silva Filho Cláudio Duarte , Cardoso Fabio de Sousa , Sobrinho Angilberto Muniz Ferreira
Published: August 2023

The air conditioning in environments is one of the most important points when it comes to quality in obtaining products and comfort in an industrial environment. Spaces where there is a significant amount of people require adequate air conditioning to increase the productivity and well-being of individuals, but there are also spaces that, in addition to the amount of people, house equipment and machinery, which need to be for their optimal performance with the temperature controlled. In the present work, the study and modeling of the thermal consumption of an industrial metrology room, which contains devices that need to be in spaces with a controlled temperature in order not to affect the results of the tests and calibrations of high-precision equipment, is performed by means of calculations. In the methodology developed, basic concepts of refrigeration and air conditioning were used to assist in modeling and calculating the thermal load sizing, in order to choose the characteristics and quantities of air conditioning equipment necessary to meet the space and technical requirements of the laboratory.
Preliminary Observation of Phenolic Acids on Basal Stem Rot Infected Oil Palm
Authors: KHIM PHIN CHONG , CHONG MUN HO , DAYOU JEDOL , SUNG YAN CHEONG
Published: August 2023

An observation was conducted in Kam Cheong Plantations Sdn Bhd, Lungmanis Fields 8 and 10, Sandakan, Sabah from October 2018 to September 2019. A biocontrol formulation consisting of phenolic acids was applied to Ganoderma infected palms via trunk injection to control the basal stem rot (BSR) and reduce the oil palm yield losses. The formulation was first produced in Universiti Malaysia Sabah before being applied to the infected palms. A total of three rounds of the phenolic acids formulation were applied to 120 infected palms in Kam Cheong with two months interval each. Every infected palm was injected with 40 ml of the formulation (20 ml/injection hole) using a manual trunk injector. This was followed by monitoring and recording of the oil palm yield and disease recovery. The recovery of the infected palms was assessed based on the physical changes of the palms. Out of the 120 treated palms in the two affected areas, 68.33 per cent were still productive although infected, 13.33 per cent recovered from the infection, 9.17 per cent had dead Ganoderma fruiting bodies but with BSR foliar symptoms while 9.17 per cent collapsed or died after the six months’ observation. The fresh fruit bunch yield increased from 1.24 to 3.14 tonnes per hectare in Field 10, an increment of about 154 per cent. However, the yield varied in Field 8 during the observation. This paper serves as a preliminary report on the benefits of phenolic acids to Ganoderma infected palms. More research may be necessary in the future to confirm this result especially on the effect of yield. Keywords: Ganoderma, phenolic acids, biocontrol, oil palm, basal stem rot.
The Evolution of Film Genres: A Comparative Analysis of Hollywood and Bollywood
Authors: Davids Evonne Leanna
Published: August 2023

This paper provides an analysis of the themes, narratives, and stylistic elements in Hollywood and Bollywood films across various genres. It investigates the reception and critical reception of these films, as well as their box office performance and cultural impact. Additionally, it explores the influence of digital technologies on genre conventions, such as visual effects (VFX) and virtual reality (VR), and how they have opened up new opportunities for filmmakers. The challenges and opportunities in genre evolution, including the cross-pollination and emergence of hybrid genres, are also examined. The conclusion highlights the ever-evolving nature of the film industry and the importance of filmmakers in pushing boundaries and captivating audiences.
Nursing Interventions in Chronic Pain Management
Authors: Zhang Shulin , Li Wei , Zhang Tonghui
Published: August 2023

This paper explores the impact of nursing interventions on pain management outcomes. The study highlights the crucial role of nurses in improving pain control and reducing pain intensity for patients. Through comprehensive pain assessments, medication administration, and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions, nurses contribute to enhanced quality of life and functional ability. Patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans are positively influenced by nursing interventions, as nurses prioritize patient education and involve patients in decision-making. The implications for nursing practice include individualized care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy for adequate resources. Future research should focus on investigating the effectiveness of specific nursing interventions and identifying barriers and facilitators to effective pain management.
Exploring Relationships Between Coping Styles and Wellbeing Among Girls and Boys During the COVID-19 Crisis in the UK
Authors: Huang Ziqi , Fridkin Lisa , Quy Katie
Published: August 2023

This study explores the associations between children’s different coping styles and wellbeing outcomes across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. By employing the Profile of Coping Dimensions in Children (PCDC), this study categorises coping strategies into adaptive and maladaptive coping and focuses on patterns of these two coping styles among children aged 7-11. Results suggest that with the crisis of COVID-19, adaptive coping is still a significant protective factor for children wellbeing in terms of anxiety, life satisfaction and childhood happiness. On the other hand, maladaptive coping leads to significantly higher anxiety, lower life satisfaction and lower childhood happiness. Additionally, this study differs from previous literature and indicates that there are no significant gender differences found in terms of children’s wellbeing. Although girls still report to be significantly more likely to adopt maladaptive coping strategies than boys, there are no significant gender differences found regarding the endorsement of adaptive coping strategies.
Enhancing the Ideological and Political Qualities of Rural Young Teachers Through Party Branch Construction: Value and Pathway
Authors: Yang Luqi
Published: August 2023

Rural young teachers are the backbone of developing more fairer and better-quality rural education, and their ideological and political qualities play a dominant role in the qualification structure. Party branch construction holds unique value in promoting the political literacy, ideals and convictions, and noble ethics of rural young teachers. At present, some unfavorable factors exist in Party branch construction that affect the improvement of young teachers’ ideological and political quality, such as insufficient attention to young teachers, formalization tendency of theoretical learning, and inadequate implementation of practical educational activities. In response, Party branch can effectively improve the ideological and political qualities of rural young teachers by improving the Party branch pairing mode, building the Party branch study group, and implementing the Party branch joint learning-building.
The Responses of an Organization for the Increase in Wage Rates: Profit Maximization Cases
Authors: Mohajan Devajit , Mohajan Haradhan Kumar
Published: August 2023

Every organization expects to achieve maximum profit for its survival economic environment. To develop profit maximization strategy an organization must be sincere in economic sensitivity analysis. In this study sensitivity analysis is inspected to predict about the economic situation for the efficient production of the organization. Here scientific based production policy is indicated subject to a budget constraint, using Lagrange multiplier technique.
Jurisprudential Analysis of Precedents Invoked in International Investment Arbitration
Authors: Gan Kexin
Published: August 2023

With the increase of international investment arbitration cases and the development of arbitration practice, it is more common for arbitral tribunals to invoke precedents to explain the meaning of clauses and make judgments. However, many problems need to be solved in the process of invoking precedents. This paper starts from the jurisprudential analysis of invoking precedent in investment arbitration, analyzes the reasons why it is difficult for the arbitral tribunal to set aside it in practice on the basis of distinguishing the nature of invoking precedent, and then points out the doubts about the legality of the award made by invoking precedent, the intensification of the contradiction between the accuracy and consistency of the award results, and the resulting issues of the will of the respondent State. After analyzing the causes of these problems, the paper proposes to support the arbitral tribunal’s act of invoking precedents on the basis of improving the sources of international law, and strengthen the States parties’ interference in the interpretation of treaties by various methods, so that precedents can be applied more reasonably in international investment arbitration, and at the same time avoid the adverse effects of its improper application on international investment arbitration.
Education and Social Inequality in Africa: Gender, Poverty, and Regional Disparities
Authors: Khethiwe Delaeden
Published: August 2023

This article examines the multifaceted challenges that contribute to social inequality in education across Africa. Focusing on the intersections of gender, poverty, and regional disparities, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the barriers that hinder equal access to education. Through an exploration of historical context, current trends, and policy interventions, this study highlights the complex factors shaping educational opportunities on the continent. Drawing from scholarly research and empirical data, the article emphasizes the critical need for collaborative initiatives involving governments, international organizations, and local communities to address and rectify these disparities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable education landscape in Africa.
Research on Ideological and Political Education of College Students Under the Popularity of Short Videos
Authors: Li Yuhang
Published: August 2023

The domain of mobile short video content is developing at an unprecedented rate. Its inherent media features align seamlessly with effective means of leader-driven mobilization, facilitating the effortless acquisition of trust, the creation of information silos, the propagation of influential content, and most importantly, a profound impact on college students. This proliferation, however, carries with it latent risks — potential losses in control over educational discourse, risks related to content production, and threats of digital addiction. It also introduces new variables to the ideological and political education of college students. This situation demands that platforms accept their responsibility, that industry norms are observed, and education systems are adaptive and effective. Only then can these variables within mobile short video usage be converted into gains for the ideological and political education of college students.
Exploring How Teachers Assume Leadership Roles in the Era of Accountability
Authors: Zhang Jiarui
Published: August 2023

Many schools in the United States have adopted different types of distributed leadership to meet the increasing administrative and accountability demands of policy requirements. Distributed leadership places teachers in different positions based on different times and tasks, and gives them different authority to engage them in the most valuable leadership practice tasks. The federal government encourages teachers across the country to take on formal leadership roles while also retaining their classroom status. This paper explores the practice of leadership using a distributed leadership theoretical framework by exploring two case studies such as H Middle School to gain insight into how leadership is achieved by individuals’ idiosyncrasizes and the context in which they are located.
Pérdida de biodiversidad y extinción de especies a partir del modelo de los límites planetarios: su eventual recepción por el derecho
Authors: Soro Mateo Blanca
Published: August 2023

Resumen:

El estudio parte de un análisis crítico del modelo de los límites planetarios y de otras teorías relacionadas como los límites del crecimiento y el decrecimiento para, a renglón seguido, entrar a analizar las virtualidades y los retos que plantea la aplicación del modelo de límites planetarios para la conservación de la biodiversidad, teniendo en cuenta los diversos indicadores disponibles. Finalmente se reflexiona sobre el papel del Derecho y el enfoque, en este sentido, asumido por la Estrategia Europea de Biodiversidad 2030.

Abstract:

The study starts from a critical analysis of the planetary limits model and other related theories such as the limits of growth and decrease to, immediately afterwards, analyze the virtualities and challenges posed by the application of the planetary limits model for biodiversity conservation, taking into account the various indicators available. Finally, we reflect on the role of Law and the approach, in this sense, assumed by the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030.

Palabras clave: Límites planetarios. Pérdida de biodiversidad. Extinción de especies.

Keywords: Planetary boundaries. Loss of biodiversity. Extinction of species
El taller de teatro como espacio pedagógico para la representación cultural en el adolescente
Authors: Pérez Hernández Diana Luz , Avalos Ledesma Ana Rosa , Morales Pulido María Isaura , Garfías Sánchez Juan Carlos , Gómez Rodríguez Jerónimo
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo aborda la importancia de actividades de interacción y aprendizaje significativo en la educación de adolescentes. Se destaca el taller de teatro como un espacio pedagógico que permite a los estudiantes replantear representaciones culturales y construir su identidad social. El texto se centra en el taller de teatro en el Plantel San Juan del Río de la EBA- UAQ, que forma parte de las actividades extracurriculares para motivar a los estudiantes a participar en actividades artísticas y culturales. Se destaca el papel del espacio pedagógico en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, permitiendo una interacción estimulante para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los estudiantes, dirigido a fomentar el pensamiento crítico. Además, se hacer referencia a la revisión de literatura de Paulo Freire, Jerome Brunner y Vygotski en la importancia de la interacción social en el aprendizaje. Se considera la cultura como un factor incluyente en la identidad del adolescente, misma que va construyendo mediante la asimilación de representaciones culturales y la interacción con otros.
EVALUATION OF HBA1C IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: SRINIVASARAO DARLA
Published: August 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent metabolic disorder that requires early detection and
effective management. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) evaluation has emerged as a valu-
able tool in diagnosing diabetes mellitus. This study evaluated 62 cases, with 21 diabetic
and 41 non-diabetic, and found a significant p-value for HbA1c levels. The mean HbA1c
level was 6.36, with a standard deviation of 1.90 and a variance of 3.6189. Comparative
analysis showed an increased case detection rate in HbA1c testing. HbA1c testing improves accuracy and convenience of diabetes diagnosis, correlates with long-term glycemic control, and is a prognostic marker for cardiovascular risk. The study highlights the importance of incorporating HbA1c testing into clinical practice, monitoring treatment effectiveness and guiding therapeutic decisions. The findings support the
growing recognition of HbA1c as a reliable diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus, with its
ability to reflect average blood glucose levels over a prolonged period. Further research
is needed to explore its applicability across different populations and establish standardized guidelines for HbA1c interpretation and utilization.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, HbA1c, Diagnostic tool, Glycemic control, Fasting, Post
prandial
Öğretmen Adaylarında Genel Erteleme Davranışının Çevrim İçi Eğitim ve Akademik Başarıyla İlişkisi / The Relationship of General Procrastination Behavior of Pre-Service Teachers with Online Education and Academic Success
Authors: Kerkez Fatma İlker
Published: August 2023

Yapılması gereken görevlerin bilinçli bir şekilde zamanında yapılmaması ve bitiş süresinin uzatılması erteleme davranışı olarak tanımlanır, bireyler olumsuz sonuçlarına rağmen işlerini ertelemeyi tercih etmektedir. Öğretmenlik mesleği genel yeterliliklerinin tümü aksatılmadan yerine getirmesi gereken görevler içerir (6 ana yeterlik, 31 alt yeterlik ve 233 performans göstergesi). Bu nedenle öğretmen adaylarının erteleme davranışı düzeylerinin ve nedenlerinin bilinmesi önem taşır. Bu çalışmada öğretmen adaylarının sadece ödev, sınav gibi spesifik konularla ilgili olan akademik erteleme (AE) değil genel erteleme (GE) davranışları anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Buna ek olarak Covid-19 Salgını ve Kahramanmaraş merkezli deprem felaketinde olduğu gibi kriz durumlarında eğitimde tercih edilen acil uzaktan eğitim sürecinde öğretmen adaylarının çevrim içi eğitim ve ödev tercihleri GE ile ilişkilendirilmiştir. Çalışma XXXX Üniversitesinde beş farklı öğretmenlik programlarında okuyan toplam 235 öğretmen adayı ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışma sonuçları katılımcıların orta düzeyde GE davranışına sahip olduklarını, program türü ve cinsiyete göre erteleme davranış düzeyinin farklılaştığını, GE ile genel not ortalaması arasında negatif yönlü ilişki olduğu, çevrim içi eğitime katılma ve ödevleri gerçekleştirme durumlarının GE düzeyinden etkilendiğini göstermiştir. Öğretmenlik mesleği genel yeterliliklerinin erteleme davranışı gösteren öğretmen adaylarında sağlanması oldukça güçleşeceğinden özellikle Beden Eğitimi, Resim, Müzik gibi özel yetenek sınavı ile öğrenci alan programların zaman yönetimi gibi derslerle zenginleştirilmesi önerilir.
İlkokul 4. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Politik Okuryazarlık Ve Sosyal Katılım Becerileri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi / The Investigation of The Relationship Between Primary School 4th Grade Students’ Political Literacy Skills and Social Participation Skills
Authors: Günteke Büşra Nur , Aladağ Soner
Published: August 2023

Günümüz dünyasında etkin bir vatandaşın sahip olması gereken becerilerden biri politik okuryazarlık bir diğeri ise sosyal katılım becerisidir. Bu becerilerin bireylere erken yaşlardan itibaren kazandırılması oldukça önem arz etmektedir. Bu araştırma ile ilkokul 4. sınıf öğrencilerin politik okuryazarlık becerileri ile sosyal katılım becerileri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Araştırma, 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılınca Aydın ili Efeler ilçesindeki devlet ve özel ilkokullarda öğrenim gören 1010 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada nicel araştırma metotlarından ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen Politik Okuryazarlık Ölçeği ve Sosyal Katılım Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın veri toplama süreci gerekli izinlerin alınmasının ardından devlet ve özel ilkokullarda öğrenim gören 4. sınıf öğrencilerine sınıf öğretmenlerinin izni ve yardımlarıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toplanan verilerin analizinde bağımsız örneklem t-testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve basit doğrusal korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda öğrencilerin politik okuryazarlık ve sosyal katılım becerilerinin yüksek düzeyde olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen veriler araştırmacı tarafından belirlenen yedi değişkene göre de incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda ilkokul 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin politik okuryazarlık ve sosyal katılım düzeyleri arasında pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur. Bu araştırmanın farklı değişkenler kullanılarak, farklı bir çalışma grubu kullanılarak ya da farklı bir metodoloji kullanılarak tasarlanması ve uygulanması önerilebilir.
Presença de Aedes aegypti e Aedes albopictus em ambientes urbanos adjacentes às áreas silvestres que apresentam potencial para a circulação do vírus da febre amarela no estado de São Paulo
Authors: Laurindo Barbosa Gerson , Sterlino Bergo Eduardo , Pereira Mariza , Vladimir Botti Mauricio , Perpétuo Sampaio Susy Mary
Published: August 2023

Recentemente, no Brasil, detectou-se o mosquito Aedes albopictus naturalmente infectado com o vírus da febre amarela, fato que tornou importante avaliar e acompanhar a infestação por esta espécie no estado de São Paulo. O presente estudo buscou relacionar a ocorrência de Aedes albopictus e Aedes aegypti em áreas urbanas e periurbanas limítrofes a áreas com presença de matas. Selecionaram-se áreas urbanas próximas de matas em 5 municípios paulistas. Realizou-se avaliação da presença de imaturos e alados de culicídeos, no peridomicílio e no intradomicílio. Os imóveis positivos para alados de Aedes albopictus mostraram-se em menor quantidade quando comparados com Aedes aegypti, e o número total de larvas de Aedes aegypti mostrou-se sete vezes maior que Aedes albopictus.
Encontros de Experiências Exitosas sobre Gestão de Qualidade e Desenvolvimento Institucional
Authors: De Fátima Paulo Eliana , Maria N.C.P. de Azevedo Elisa , De Souza Moraes Marcia , Kerti M. Albernaz Ricardo
Published: August 2023

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Cost–consequence analysis of ofatumumab for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in Canada
Authors: Bhan Virender , Clift Fraser , Baharnoori Moogeh , Thomas Kimberly , Patel Barkha P , Blanchette François , Adlard Nicholas , Vudumula Umakanth , Gudala Kapil , Dutta Nikkita , Grima Daniel , Mouallif Soukaïna , Farhane Fatine
Published: August 2023

Aim:
The costs and consequences of initial and delayed ofatumumab treatment were evaluated in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with active disease in Canada.
Materials & methods:
A Markov cohort model was used (10-year horizon, annual cycle length, 1.5% discounting). Scenario analyses examined ofatumumab as first-line treatment versus 3 and 5 years following switch from commonly used first-line therapies.
Results:
Ofatumumab resulted in improvements in clinical outcomes (relapses and disease progression) and productivity (employment and full-time work), and reduction of economic burden (administration, monitoring and non-drug costs) that were comparable to other high-efficacy therapies (ocrelizumab, cladribine and natalizumab). Switching to ofatumumab earlier in the disease course may improve these outcomes.
Conclusion:
Results highlight the value of a high-efficacy therapy such as ofatumumab as initial treatment (i.e., first-line) in newly diagnosed relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients with active disease.
Inklusive Prüfungen: Nachteilsausgleiche für Studierende mit Behinderungen
Authors: Hövelmann Jana
Published: August 2023

Der Beitrag zeigt die Voraussetzungen und Rechtsfolgen des Rechtanspruchs von Studierenden mit Behinderungen auf Nachteilsausgleich in Hochschulprüfungen auf. Als Anwendungsbeispiel dienen insbesondere Prüfungen im Rahmen von Lehramtsstudiengängen. Untersucht wird darüber hinaus, welche inhaltlichen Anforderungen die Prüfungsausschüsse an ärztliche Bescheinigungen zum Nachweis des behinderungsbedingten Nachteils stellen dürfen.
Förderung der Jugend durch Rechtsbildung
Authors: Gran Andreas
Published: August 2023

Die Unterstützung der Jugend auf dem Weg zur wirklichen Integration in unsere Gesellschaft ist immens wichtig. Dabei bietet das Bildungswesen die Möglichkeiten des Wissenstransfers und der Wertevermittlung. Allerdings ist ein wichtiger Aspekt des menschlichen Miteinanders unzulänglich beachtet: Rechtswissen, obwohl dies fundamental für eine freie und soziale Gesellschaft ist. Demzufolge regt der Verfasser an, rechtliche Prinzipien in unserem Bildungssystem hervorzuheben. Hierbei geht es nicht um das „Recht der Bildung“, sondern um das „Recht in der Bildung“.