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Economic Freedom Actions for a Just and Prosperous Puerto Rico
Authors:   Instituto de Libertad Economica (Institute for Economic Liberty), Carrión-Tavárez Ángel
Published: February 2025

This report presents a sample of the laws and regulations that restrict the economic freedom of individuals and hinder the development of a free market in Puerto Rico. The identified regulations constitute governmental barriers to people’s ability to participate in the economy and to contribute their industriousness and talent to the prosperity and well-being of society. The report offers recommendations to establish and implement a new public policy aimed at promoting (a) an end to unnecessary state intervention in the economic freedom of individuals and private enterprise in the free market, (b) the removal of government control over productive assets, (c) the decentralization of economic planning, and (d) a reduction in the redistribution of income from workers and businesses. The adoption and implementation of these recommendations could foster the development of a competitive, innovation-driven private sector and wealth creation, thereby reducing poverty and dependency in Puerto Rico.
Cowries, Cosmologies, and Contracts: Ritual Economies and the Materiality of Wealth in Vodún
Authors: Landry Timothy R.
Published: February 2025

This article explores the complex entanglements between Vodún and money in southern Bénin, challenging the negative connotations associated with the phrase “voodoo economics.” Drawing on ethnographic stories, the article examines the historical and spiritual significance of cowrie shells, the apotheosis of wealth in Vodún cosmology, and the ways in which economic challenges inspire new forms of spiritual adaptation. The rising costs of ritual paraphernalia and the commercialization of Vodún have led to innovative practices, such as the use of plastic cowrie shells and the creation of spiritual contracts. Despite these challenges, Vodún remains deeply intertwined with notions of money and wealth, with spirits like Ajé and Ayĭzàn embodying prosperity and economic power. The article argues that, for Vodúnisants, wealth transcends its negative associations and instead represents a presence of power, responsibility, and the fundamental goodness that animates the world.
Black Muslim Racial Reimagining: Traditions of Racial and Religious Self-Making among Black Sunni Muslims in the US
Authors: Miller Rasul
Published: February 2025

This article examines how Black Sunni Muslims in the US developed and used alternative articulations of their racial and ethnic identities to combat a demeaning American system of racial stratification. This tradition, referred to as Black Muslim racial-reimagining, was and is a practice and theory that challenges US racial hierarchies by providing people of African descent with more affirming historical narratives and identity constructions. This article argues that Black Muslim racial-reimagining served as a means of exposing the fallacious, invented nature of American racial logic. While historians have written about aspects of this phenomenon among members of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and the Moorish Science Temple (MST), this article explores the tradition of racial-reimagining developed in Black Sunni Muslim communities during the early and mid-twentieth century. This article demonstrates how Black Sunni Muslims were comparatively more inclined to build community with Muslims from outside of the US, particularly those from and on the African continent. This article argues that these exchanges resulted in a distinct iteration of Black Muslim racial-reimagining, with some Black American Sunni Muslims identifying with specific ethnicities and geographies associated with contemporary continental African Muslim communities. These identifications enriched Black Americans’ understandings of their African diasporic pasts and influenced their political imaginaries.
For the Purpose of Instruction and Diversion: The Library at the South Dakota State Penitentiary
Authors: Lindell Lisa R.
Published: February 2025

The library at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls played an important role within the institution’s history and can serve as a lens into wider cultural dynamics. This article examines the development of the library and how its use reflected societal perceptions of reading. In connection to the library, it explores the introduction and influence of entertainment and educational programs at the penitentiary. Many historical insights about reading at the penitentiary come from the inmates who oversaw the library. Notably, the study discloses the committed efforts of these library caretakers in advocating for the transformative power of reading. While it would be ideal to have direct accounts reflecting a range of voices from the broader prison community, including those with limited reading experience or from diverse cultural backgrounds, library records show that reading participation was widespread among the incarcerated population, leaving a significant imprint on prison life.
“A Mighty Fist”: The Birth of the National Associations of Librarians of Color in the United States, 1970–1980
Authors: Long Alicia K.
Published: February 2025

Since its creation in 1876, the American Library Association (ALA) has been the main professional association for librarians in the United States, and it was historically steered by white leaders. Between 1970 and 1980, several ethnic caucuses were founded. Five of those would eventually become affiliated with the ALA to increase representation within the association: the American Indian Library Association, the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, the Chinese American Librarians Association, and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. This article enriches the existing literature on the formation of these associations of librarians of color in the United States, providing their origins’ background and historical framework through an examination of archival material and interviews with leaders of each of the five associations.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dan Internet dalam Meningkatkan Kreativitas Remaja di Kelurahan Simpang Selayang Kecamatan Medan Tuntungan
Authors: Khairifa Feni , Safrin Feby Aulia , Mucklis Mucklis
Published: February 2025

Kehadiran media sosial dan internet di tengah masyarakat saat ini telah memberikan manfaat yang sangat besar. Media sosial dan juga internet sangat membantu dalam menghapus jarak antar manusia, sehingga sangat efektif untuk mempersingkat waktu dalam berkomunikasi dan juga bisa menghemat biaya, dan juga  dengan media sosial dan internet mampu memberikan kreativitas bagi masyarakat.Permasahan mitra dari pengabdian ini yaitu kurangnya kesadaran remaja akan manfaat dari media sosial dan internet untuk meningkatkan kreativitas, membangun minat kelompok remaja untuk memanfaatkan media sosial dan internet dalam meningkatkan kreativitas yang mungkin bisa menjadikan tambahan penghasilan. Dari permasalahan mitra yang ditemui, maka tujuan SDGs pada program ini sesuai dengan tujuan SDGs nomor 8 yaitu  bisa meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang merata dan memperoleh pekerjaan yang layak bagi masyarakat.Adapun tujuan dilaksanakannya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan sosialisasi dan pelatihan kepada mitra di Kelurahan Simpang Selayang yang nantinya diharapkan bisa memanfaatkan kreativitas yang sudah diperoleh.
INVESTIGATION OF THE FOOD SAFETY OF BUTTER WITH VEGETABLE COMPONENTS
Authors: Smolnikova F. , Naurzbaeva G. , Rebezov M. , Okuskhanova E. , Kulushtaeva B.
Published: February 2025

The production of low-calorie types of butter is growing annually. Reducing saturated fats in butter helps reduce the risk of diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, and diabetes. An important factor in the production of butter is its food safety. This article provides studies on the food safety of unsalted sour-cream oil with vegetable fats for compliance with the requirements of technical regulations.Standard methods were used to conduct the study. To this end, microbiological parameters, radionuclides, toxic elements, pesticides, and antibiotics were determined in butter. The obtained indicators were compared with a control sample (unsalted sour cream butter «Sandwich») and the norms of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union «On the safety of milk and dairy products» (TR CU 033/2013). The research results showed that the control sample and unsalted sour cream oil with vegetable fats meet the requirements of the technical regulations. Microbiological indicators allowed us to establish that in the prototype, the NMAaFAM index was 3,44 x 108, which exceeded the control sample (2,05 x 107), this indicates a high biological value of the product and a high content of probiotic cultures, at the same time, the requirements of the technical regulations do not normalize this indicator for sour-cream oil varieties. Yeast was also found in the control sample, as they are contained in the fermented milk starter culture «Em – Kurunga», used in the production of unsalted sour cream oil with vegetable fats. Other indicators, such as radionuclides, mycotoxins, antibiotics, toxic elements, pesticides, did not exceed the requirements of the technical regulations. The finished product is safe and can be sold to consumers.
ANALYSIS OF THREAT INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
Authors: Mehdiyev T. M. , Shaykhanova A. K. , Bekeshova G. B.
Published: February 2025

Threat Intelligence (TI) is information about current or emerging threats to information security that is used to enhance the protection of organizations. TI systems collect and analyze data from various sources, including open sources, closed sources, as well as data obtained from partners and clients. Analysis of TI systems is the process of evaluating the effectiveness of these systems in data collection and analysis, as well as in providing useful information for decision-making in the field of information security. In the modern digital world, where information security threats are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, the analysis of Threat Intelligence (TI) systems is becoming crucial for ensuring the security of information resources. Threat Intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on information security threats aimed at identifying threats to information security. In this context, the analysis of TI systems serves as an important tool for effectively understanding threats and taking measures to prevent them. This article is dedicated to examining the features, advantages, and disadvantages of Threat Intelligence system analysis. For example, TI analysis can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of an intrusion detection system. (IDS). Analysis can identify which types of attacks an IDS can detect and which it cannot. Based on the analysis results, a decision can be made regarding the need to upgrade the IDS system or to add additional protective measures.
Generation transcritical flow influenced by dissipation over a hole
Authors: Daher Albalwi Mohammed
Published: February 2025

Transcritical flow of a stratified fluid over an obstacle for negative forcing amplitude (hole) that generation upstream and downstream, connected by an unsteady solution is examined. In the weakly nonlinear, weakly dispersive regime, the problem is formulated in the forced Korteweg-de Vries–Burgers framework. This is done by including the influence of the viscosity of the fluid beyond the Korteweg–de Vries approximation. The results show that the influence of viscosity is crucial in determining various wave properties, including the amplitudes of solitary waves in the upstream and downstream directions, as well as the widths of the bores. We focused here on weak damping and the outcomes are prepared for transcritical, supercritical, and subcritical flows. In general, the outcomes are not qualitatively similar to those from the forced Korteweg-de–Vries equation when the value of the viscous is small, interesting differences emerge as the magnitude of the value of viscous increases.
Eventos adversos relacionados a catéter venoso periférico en personas hospitalizadas en un hospital público en Chile
Authors: Ramirez Aguilera Nicolas , Veloz Medina Paulina , Hernández Jara Franco , Funez Toledo Francisco , Martínez Asenjo Ximena , Rodríguez Garrido Catalina , Campos Salazar Belén , Letelier Alvarado Vanessa , De La Fuente Felipe
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El catéter venoso periférico es un dispositivo ampliamente utilizado que permite la administración de terapia intravenosa y con una alta tasa de complicaciones. Objetivo: Describir los eventos adversos asociados a catéter venoso periférico en personas hospitalizadas y en proceso de atención de urgencias. Metodología: El estudio fue descriptivo, hasta 30 días antes del día de recolección de información, la población de estudio fueron personas hospitalizadas en un hospital público de alta complejidad de Santiago de Chile. Para el análisis de los datos, se utilizó estadística descriptiva y modelos de regresión logística. Resultados: Se incluyeron 602 catéteres en 248 personas, con una prevalencia de catéter venoso periférico del 51,4% del total de usuarios hospitalizados. La muestra quedó conformada por 46,3% mujeres, con edad promedio de 52,8 años. El servicio con más dispositivos correspondió a médico-quirúrgico del adulto con un 44,3%. De estos 399 contaron con registro completo, en donde 264 (66,2%) se retiraron en forma electiva por termino de terapia intravenosa y 135 (33,8%) catéteres que presentaron un evento adverso y debió ser retirado. Los principales eventos adversos observados correspondieron a infiltración/extravasación sin daño tisular 9,2 x 100 catéter venoso periférico, seguida de flebitis 7,7 x 100 catéter venoso periférico y auto retiro por el paciente 4,0 x 100 catéter venoso periférico. Conclusiones: Los resultados expuestos permiten dirigir los esfuerzos de difusión y fortalecimiento de prácticas clínicas para prevenir eventos adversos en personas con necesidad de un catéter venoso periférico de acuerdo con los eventos adverso más prevalentes.
Pedagogical Challenges In The Teaching And Learning Of Oral Skills In English
Authors: Bhat Dr. Pratibha
Published: February 2025

There is a significant gap between societal expectations and pedagogical practices in English Language Teaching (ELT) at all levels in India today. Despite societal expectations for learners to acquire oral skills in English, speech communication is absent from the curriculum at any level. Consequently, textbooks lack tasks related to oral skills, teaching plans do not allocate time for teaching these skills, and there is no testing related to speaking and listening in the examination system. As a result, oral skills are neither taught nor learned, failing to meet the societal expectations. Even when English Phonetics is taught as an optional paper, the chances of learner picking up oral skills are slim due to the absence of a proper testing mechanism. This paper examines the pedagogical challenges in the teaching and learning oral skills in English at the UG level, using Vygotsky’s Sociocultural theory and Constructivism derived from Piaget’s theory of cognitive development as its theoretical framework. It identifies modules for teaching and learning content of oral skills in English, suggests possible exercises for practicing oral skills, and reflects on methods for assessing the global communicability of learners.
A Neuroscientific Image of Human Beings Worth Standing Up For: The Nested Assumptions of 'You Are (Not) Your Brain'
Authors: Craffert Pieter F.
Published: February 2025

Within the neuroscience of consciousness there are two incompatible views of human beings: you are your brain (neurocentric) and you are not your brain but you have a brain (humanistic). Neurocentric views are trapped in the Cartesian legacy of the mental– physical duality as
well as the mind–body dualism that manifests in the mind–brain and brain–body dualisms. A version of physicalism coupled with idealism and scientism wraps these views into modern versions of the Cartesian image they seek to overcome. A humanistic view sees humans as living
systems that consist of parts and wholes where the wholes obtain features that do not belong to the parts. As an alternative naturalistic image, it stands outside the dualistic thinking and Cartesian legacy and maintains that a human being is a complex embodied, physical thing. Based on interactive
realism that accepts reality is triply contingent, it depends both on how extra-mental reality is and on how living organisms collectively perceive reality. The objective of this article is not to evaluate the merit of each view but a critical analysis of the frameworks that make each view
possible.
Joint Attention, Openness, and Self–Other (In)Differentiation
Authors: Hauser Julian
Published: February 2025

Joint attention is characterized by openness: when two agents jointly attend to an object, they are immediately and fully aware of each other's attentional states. Existing accounts of openness involve a mental picture in which two agents attend to the same object and where openness
is then 'added'. I argue that the experience of openness comes first. Young infants operate under a tacit assumption of openness: they behave as if attentional states were open even when they aren't. The ability to engage in joint attention doesn't arise when infants begin to experience openness,
but rather when they can limit these experiences to open interactions. For this, they depend on cognitive processes that detect non-open interactions. Some of these processes develop early and don't require the representation of others' mental states. Other processes develop later and require
the infant to differentiate between herself and others as subjects of attentional states.
Can Lists of Requirements Help Consciousness Research Navigate Its Epistemological Quandaries?
Authors: Percy Chris
Published: February 2025

Frustration has been growing with mainstay epistemological methods of logical deduction and experimental falsification for assessing theories of consciousness. This paper explores one among several recent alternatives being explored, captured here under the term 'listed requirements'.
This paper conducts a structured literature search and critical review of attempts to develop such lists, identifying five candidates. These five lists are analysed as a promising start, but insufficient to do the method justice. The longest list has 11 items, but 19 unique items are identified
across the five lists, and a taxonomic analysis by category further surfaces at least 30 potential candidates. Four limitations of the method are discussed, arguing that it is best treated as one tool within a broader strategy for rigorously assessing theories and identifying avenues for future
research. The conclusion describes a workplan for a sufficiently complete working taxonomy to support the field's collective endeavours.
Evaluating hazard perception and prediction across different countries: Implications for road safety
Authors: Ventsislavova Petya
Published: February 2025

Hazard perception involves complex cognitive processes, including identifying and prioritising potential hazards and making timely decisions while driving. While widely used in Western countries, traditional hazard perception tests may not be as effective in regions with higher accident rates due to cultural and criterion biases. Recent research has shown that a variant of the hazard perception test, called the hazard prediction test, which assesses drivers’ ability to anticipate hazards, is less influenced by cultural biases and correlates with crash involvement. This suggests that the hazard prediction test could complement traditional methods, offering a more universally applicable tool for evaluating driver safety.
Why we all need a MEDAL (Methodological Excellence in Data-Driven Approaches to Linguistics) Summer School: 17–21 June 2024, Max Planck Institute, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Authors: Blake Ashley , Wright Richenda
Published: February 2025

This article is a review of the experimental linguistics summer school held by MEDAL (Methodological Excellence in Data-Driven Approaches to Linguistics), and hosted by the Max Planck Institute in Nijmegen, in the Netherlands.
Importance of learning paths’ design in MOOCs: An analysis under the socio-cultural vision of education lens
Authors: Buitrago-Florez Francisco , Hoyos Marcela Hernández , Melani Andrés , Osorio Luz Adriana , Súarez Verónica , Cortés Gloria , Guerra-Gomez John A
Published: February 2025

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have profoundly influenced online education, offering innovative approaches to learning and teaching that focus on autonomous work and carefully structured curricula. This study examines the relationship between adherence to a proposed learning path in a coding MOOC and students’ performance in the course.  A key component of MOOCs is learning processes which are organized activities intended to guide learners. However, the factors determining their success or failure have received little attention. An analytical method was used to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data from the learning pathways in the course. A subsequent analysis was conducted to interpret the results grounded in the socio-cultural theory of education. The findings indicate that students who adhered to the proposed learning path performed significantly better than those who chose alternative navigation routes. This effectiveness is explained through the socio-cultural concepts of participation and reification which illustrate how the sequence of activities supports an environment conducive to meaningful knowledge construction. These results offer practical implications for the design and implementation of MOOCs, underscoring the importance of creating structured learning paths to enhance student engagement, performance, and overall learning outcomes. This study highlights the pedagogical value of intentional course design in digital education.
Impact of green marketing on competitive capabilities and business performance of tourism enterprises in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thi Quynh Huong , Nguyen Thi Thu Huong , Ha Xuan Binh
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore and analyze how green marketing affects the business performance of travel enterprises in Vietnam. Combining qualitative and quantitative methods, data were gathered from 380 middle-to-senior-level business managers. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SMARTPLS 4 software was employed to assess the model’s validity and reliability. The analysis demonstrates that green marketing positively impacts business performance, with competitive capabilities and their components serving as mediating variables. Additionally, Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) reveals statistically significant differences in these relationships based on the operational durations of enterprises. The findings highlight the critical role of green marketing in enhancing competitive capabilities, which, in turn, drive improved performance in the travel sector. These insights underscore the importance of sustainable practices in aligning business strategies with environmental objectives. For tourism stakeholders, this study offers actionable guidance for promoting green marketing strategies that contribute to both environmental sustainability and long-term business success. By integrating green marketing principles, travel enterprises can strengthen their competitive positioning while supporting Vietnam’s sustainable tourism development. These results emphasize the need for industry-wide adoption of green practices, fostering a collaborative approach to achieving environmental and economic goals in Vietnam's travel and tourism sector. This study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable marketing and its implications for emerging markets like Vietnam.
Design of an IoT-enabled wearable device for stress level monitoring
Authors: Tyulepberdinova Gulnur , Oralbekova Zhanar , Kunelbayev Murat , Amirkhanova Gulshat , Issabayeva Sulu
Published: February 2025

Modern challenges require effective methods for stress monitoring and management, which drive the implementation of innovative solutions. This article presents the development of a wearable device integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, capable of detecting and quantitatively assessing stress levels in real-time. This technology enhances the accuracy of stress evaluation, enabling quick responses and the development of personalized stress management strategies. The device uses a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) as the main controller and includes nine sensors: Photo plethysmography (MAX30102), electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), glucose level (GS), electromyography (EMG), temperature (TS), pressure (PS), heart rate (HRS), pulse (PS), and galvanic skin response (GSR). These sensors measure physiological parameters such as heart rate, skin conductance, and breathing rate, which are associated with stress. The collected data is transmitted via Wi-Fi to the Firebase platform. The article also discusses the benefits of IoT-enabled wearable devices, their versatility for use in various environments such as offices, educational institutions, and healthcare settings, where stress management plays a critical role. Continuous monitoring allows users to track stress levels and take timely actions to improve their well-being. Experimental data shows that the device achieves 85% accuracy in measuring heart rate and breathing. This device can be valuable in both everyday life and professional fields, including medicine, education, and work environments, where stress control is crucial for health and productivity).
The mediating role of green innovation in the relationship between environmental orientation and firm performance: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Agustin Henri , Basuki
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the mediating role of green innovation in the relationship between environmental orientation and firm performance. A sample size of 153 publicly listed companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange that participated in the PROPER (Public Disclosure Program for Environmental Compliance) program between 2020 and 2023 was chosen, yielding 612 firm-year observations. The Hayes Process macro model version 4 in SPSS 27 was utilized in this study for hypotheses testing. This study found environmental orientation has a positive and significant effect on green innovation. A similar effect was also found on the relationship between green innovation and firm performance. However, the direct effect of environmental orientation on firm performance was insignificant. The results confirmed that green innovation mediates the relationship between environmental orientation and firm performance. The result also reinforces the argument that green innovation plays a key role in improving the performance of business entities in a developing country like Indonesia This study implied that having an environmental orientation encourages firms to be more innovative in creating green processes and products in a variety of ways. It implied that top management should be encouraged to analyze and improve their green innovation practices for maintaining sustainable outperformance from their competitors. The result also implied that policymakers should create an enabling atmosphere to support corporate green innovation. Progressive policies such as subsidies or tax rebates can encourage firms to invest more in green innovation practices.
Heavy equipment business model based on lifetime value and cost of ownership for financial decisions
Authors: Febrianto Anggi , Suef Mokh , Hakim Muhammad Saiful
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this paper is to develop a model for analyzing the heavy equipment business to support investment decisions through a new perspective of lifetime value and ownership cost. The research design of this study utilizes SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling – Partial Least Squares) and develops a new model for heavy equipment investment analysis using mathematical modeling. This model is formed by combining several theoretical factors validated by practitioners in the heavy equipment field. The findings of this study indicate that all variables have a significant relationship with lifetime value and ownership cost. All variables also have a significant relationship with the feasibility study of the heavy equipment business. The practical implications of this research show a return on investment value of 93%, with a maximum profit value of 4,177 achieved at 8 years of age or 16,000 working hours. This model provides an illustration that heavy equipment reaches its most optimal value at a specific age when the predetermined variables are applied. The heavy equipment analysis model can serve as an assessment tool for the heavy equipment business.
The exploration of Al-Sarihi's temptation of the name: A biography of coffee and the discourse of prohibition from cultural discourse analysis
Authors: Alhosami Abdulhameed Saif , Alkam Sabha Ahmad
Published: February 2025

This article aims to reconsider Al-Sarihi's Temptation of the Name: A Biography of Coffee and the Discourse of Prohibition from a cultural discourse analysis. The analytical approach is a scientific method used in studying the contents of literary research, which shows a strong relationship between this approach and the contents of literary research. The findings demonstrate that Al-Sarihi's Temptation of the Name: A Biography of Coffee and the Discourse of Prohibition has a specific aim represented by reading the discourse in a profound and philosophical reading, which is embodied by drawing inspiration from the spirit of the Foucauldian reading of the discourse. Another key point is that the article concludes that the spirit of Foucauldian reading of discourse includes shifting its understanding of discourse and the mechanisms of deconstruction that seek to work in two mutually reinforcing approaches: the historical path of the phenomenon, investigating the roots of coffee, and the novels that monitored this on the one hand.  One of the implications is reflected in conducting future studies of marginal cultural discourses based on the method of analyzing cultural discourse with its methodological procedures, especially those discourses that have not received an in-depth critical study.
Fungicidal properties of green microalgae chlorella vulgaris
Authors: Tleukeyeva Assel Ye , Issayeva Akmaral , Tleukeyev Zhanbolat
Published: February 2025

Mold fungi are a group of microscopic fungi that have a significant impact on agriculture. They not only worsen the quality of products, but also reduce yields due to damage to plants and seeds. Studying the harm caused by mold is an important task of agronomic science, as it contributes to the development of effective control and prevention methods. The presented article examines the results of the influence of Chlorella vulgaris strains of green microalgae on mold fungi common in vegetable crops. Studies have shown that the use of biofertilizers based on Chlorella vulgaris is environmentally friendly due to their minimal accumulation in the soil. In addition, these fertilizers are economically beneficial, since man-made waste products such as phosphorous slags, sewage sludge, and carbon-containing waste can be used to grow biomass of microorganisms and algae. In the course of research, it was found that fertilizers based on Chlorella vulgaris inhibit the growth of mold fungi Mucor sp. and Aspergillus sp. in the soil and on the surface of seeds of agricultural crops. Compared with traditional fertilizers, their effectiveness reaches 28.6±2.2%. These results confirm the promising use of Chlorella vulgaris to protect crops from mold fungi, improve product quality and increase yields.
Prevention of judicial errors and their prevention using AI
Authors: Sidorova Natalya , Kussainova Larissa , Bachurin Sergey , Shulgin Evgeniy , Omarova Ainura
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of digitalization, artificial intelligence in preventing judicial errors and increasing access to justice. The study emphasizes the importance of digital technologies in the legal sphere, including the automation of judicial processes and modeling of judicial decisions, being an important step to ensure justice. The literature review analyzes international experience in using digital tools in various sectors, including the legal system, and identifies their potential for minimizing judicial errors. The research methodology is based on the use of predictive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence into the judicial system, as well as a comparative analysis of foreign experience. The results show that digitalization of artificial intelligence-based systems, can increase the efficiency and transparency of justice, improve the quality of decisions and reduce the number of judicial errors. The discussion focuses on the need to adapt international experience to Kazakhstan's realities and develop a regulatory framework for the integration of artificial intelligence into the judicial system. The analysis highlights that successful digitalization requires a comprehensive approach, including technology development, training of specialists and creation of a transparent legal framework, suggesting directions for future work in the field of digitalization of justice, emphasizing the importance of interaction between people and technology.
Fiscal decentralization and corruption: The moderating role of economic responsibility audit in China
Authors: Fang Chen Ji , Ahmi Aidi , Sharif Zakiyah
Published: February 2025

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Economic Responsibility Audit (ERA) system in mitigating corruption associated with fiscal decentralization in China. Using data from 30 provinces in China between 2010 and 2021, this study examines the impact of income and expenditure decentralization on corruption levels. The study employs statistical models to explore the relationships between fiscal decentralization and corruption, as well as the moderating effect of the ERA system. The analysis reveals that both income decentralization and expenditure decentralization are positively and significantly correlated with increased corruption levels. Notably, expenditure decentralization has a stronger and more pronounced effect on corruption compared to income decentralization. Additionally, the ERA system does not moderate or reduce the positive relationship between fiscal decentralization and corruption. The findings suggest that the ERA system is limited in its capacity to curb corruption in the context of fiscal decentralization. Despite the audit system’s implementation, it does not appear to effectively address the link between decentralization and corruption, particularly regarding expenditure decentralization. These results provide critical insights for policymakers and governance officials, indicating the need for stronger and more targeted anti-corruption strategies. The study suggests reconsidering the effectiveness of the ERA and exploring complementary mechanisms to reduce corruption in the decentralized fiscal system.
Liposarcoma mixoide de presentación clínica inusual: diagnóstico por imagen y correlación histopatológica. A propósito de un caso
Authors: Tufiño Sánchez Pamela Carolina , Coronel Brassea Karina Valeria , Baquero Jaramillo María José , Revelo Moreira Verónica Liceth
Published: February 2025

El liposarcoma mixoide es la segunda neoplasia maligna más frecuente de todos los tipos de liposarcomas. Se localiza habitualmente en los miembros inferiores y el retroperitoneo. Se caracteriza por ser una masa de tejido blando, de crecimiento lento e indolora que se desarrolla especialmente en los compartimentos intermusculares y rara vez intramusculares y, dependiendo de su celularidad, puede llegar a ser altamente metastásica. El diagnóstico por imagen y su correlación histopatológica es fundamental para brindar un tratamiento oportuno; sin embargo, este puede convertirse en un gran desafío por la inespecificidad de sus hallazgos en estudios de imagen de primera línea —que son los que generalmente realizan en hospitales de hasta segundo nivel—. Esto vuelve primordial la necesidad de estudios más avanzados, como la resonancia magnética(RM) en la que el papel del radiólogo es imprescindible para la detección de hallazgos sutiles, pero patognomónicos de esta patología. Se presenta el caso de una paciente adulta joven con presentación inusual de un liposarcoma mixoide, quien cursa con un cuadro de dolor y masa a la altura del glúteo derecho; se practican y analizan sus estudios de imagen y se correlacionan con los hallazgos histopatológicos.
Biosorption of Chromium and Nickel from Industrial Oil Mill Wastewater Using Groundnut Pod Waste Activated Carbon
Authors: Yaceh Nanret Liba , Olakunle Michael Sunday , Maina Nehemiah Samuel
Published: February 2025

Groundnut shell activated carbon was developed and characterized by chemical activation using phosphoric acid (H3PO4) for the uptake of Cr and Ni in a batch biosorption process. The purpose of this study was to reduce the spread of heavy metals in industrial oil mill wastewater. In this study characterization of activated carbon using, surface chemistry (FTI-IR), surface area (BET), surface morphology, and elemental identification (SEM/EDX) were all carried out, and the BET surface area was 689.41 m2/g for groundnut shell activated carbon. This study was also executed to determine the optimum biosorption efficiency parameters for Cr and Ni removal using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to obtain maximum biosorption efficiency. The factors considered were temperature (25-55oC), adsorbent dosage (1-3 g) and contact time (1-2 hrs). Biosorption efficiency was the response. ANOVA analysis was carried out to analyse the most effective factor in experimental design response. The optimum conditions for removal of Cr and Ni were adsorbent dosage 0.40 g, contact time 1.1 hr and temperature 42.02 oC, which shows the maximum biosorption efficiency of 97.1% for Cr removal and 94.8% for Ni removal. Isotherm models analyses showed that the biosorption process was best fitted to Langmuir model and was physical. Results of the kinetic studies and thermodynamic parameters revealed that the biosorption process followed a pseudo-second-order, endothermic, and spontaneous in nature.
Desafios no manejo de complicações obstétricas e perinatais em gestações na adolescência
Authors: Viveiros Júlia Wanderley Soares de , Santos Camila Borges , Almeida Giovana Karoline Seabra , Sales Leonardo Siqueira , Magalhães Gabriela Fernandes Cuadal , Almeida Fernanda Geovana de , Nassif Clara Murta , Almeida Laura Martins de , Oliveira Maria Clara Vaz , Cristino Suellen Nara
Published: February 2025

Introdução: A gravidez na adolescência está relacionada com maiores riscos de complicações médico-obstétricas e, atrelada a isso, frequentemente a desvantagem socioeconômica e educacional que se segue é muitas vezes duradoura e intergeracional. Objetivos: Analisar as dificuldades presentes no manejo de complicações obstétricas e perinatais em gestantes adolescentes. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa nas bases de dados PubMed, Lilacs e Cochrane, por meio de descritores DeCS e MeSH até janeiro de 2025. Fundamentada no modelo proposto por Cooper (2010). Resultados: De 122 artigos, resultaram 15 estudos incluídos na revisão respeitando todos os critérios de inclusão. As complicações mais prevalentes foram infecções por estreptococos do grupo B, prematuridade, baixo peso ao nascer, ruptura prematura de membranas e a necessidade de cuidados intensivos para os neonatos. No âmbito materno, as principais complicações incluíram hemorragias pós-parto, distúrbios hipertensivos gestacionais e diabetes mellitus gestacional. A precária educação sexual e uso de substâncias, principalmente a nicotina, reforçam a problemática. Conclusão: Os maiores desafios evidenciados na clínica e obstetrícia estão atrelados a necessidade de melhora dos fatores socioeconômicos e acesso ao acompanhamento regular durante a gestação. A grande dificuldade em manejar a redução de complicações obstétricas é multifacetada e reflete um conjunto de desigualdades econômicas, educacionais e culturais que permeiam suas vivências, destacando a necessidade de estratégias voltadas à educação reprodutiva e ao fortalecimento do pré-natal.
Processo de urbanização e relação com o meio ambiente e recursos hídricos: do contexto histórico à ocupação da bacia hidrográfica do Igarapé São Francisco, em Rio Branco, Acre
Authors: Araújo Girlene Lima de , Nascimento Beatriz Silva , Lopes Avilyn Bárbara Garcia , Brito Yves Dias , Paula Valdemar Matos , Mesquita Anderson Azevedo , Moreira José Genivaldo do Vale , Serrano Rodrigo Otávio Peréa
Published: February 2025

O processo de urbanização implicada em alterações significativas no meio ambiente e, por conseguinte, nas esferas social e econômica, mais claramente nas condições da bacia hidrográfica como um todo. O estudo examina o processo de urbanização e suas interações com o meio ambiente e os recursos hídricos, com foco na bacia hidrográfica do Igarapé São Francisco, localizada em Rio Branco, Acre. Partindo de um contexto histórico, analisa como a ocupação urbana desordenada impacta os sistemas naturais, agravando vulnerabilidades socioambientais, além de interferir na frequência e magnitude de eventos hidrológicos extremos. Contempla uma análise bibliográfica sobre o uso do solo, buscando evidenciar as consequências da expansão urbana para a sustentabilidade. O artigo destaca, ainda, a importância de políticas públicas de gestão sustentável para atenuação de riscos e promover o equilíbrio entre desenvolvimento urbano e conservação dos recursos naturais, contribuindo para o debate sobre práticas de urbanização eficiente, especialmente no contexto de bacias hidrográficas na Amazônia.
Fertilização de liberação controlada e fungo micorrízico arbuscular no crescimento de mudas de Dialium guianense (Aubl.) Sandwith
Authors: Domingues Thiago Rossi , Braga Lúcia Filgueiras , Muniz Tainá Viana
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o crescimento de mudas de Dialium guianense sob efeito de doses de fertilizante de liberação controlada (FLC) e fungo micorrízico arbuscular (FMA). As plantas foram cultivadas em tubetes plásticos, com capacidade de 50 cm³, preenchidos com substrato comercial. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 2, sendo três doses de FLC (0; 3; e 6 kg m-3 substrato) e presença ou ausência do FMA Scutellospora heterogama. Foram realizadas cinco avaliações, sendo aos 15 dias após o transplante e aos 60, 90, 120 e 150 dias após a primeira avaliação. Foi determinado o diâmetro do coleto, altura da planta, relação H/D, número de folhas, área foliar, massa seca de raízes, massa seca de parte aérea, massa seca de folhas, massa seca total, relação MSPA/MSR e índice de qualidade de Dickson. Os melhores resultados foram observados nos tratamentos com 3 kg FLC m-3 de substrato, com e sem FMA, e no tratamento com 6 kg FLC m-3 de substrato, sem FMA. Podendo ser concluído que D. guiananse é facultativa a simbiose com o FMA S. heterogama e que a dose de 3 kg FLC Plantacote Pluss 8M por m-3 de substrato comercial é adequada para o crescimento das mudas até 150 dias, necessitando de período em viveiro superior a 150 dias para atingir IQD adequado para ser levada à campo.
Diversidade de Aranhas (Arachnida: Araneae) no município de Imperatriz, Maranhão, Brasil
Authors: Silva Alana Laisa Moura , Saturnino Regiane
Published: February 2025

A fauna urbana de aranhas, de modo geral, é pouco conhecida, e isso não é diferente no município de Imperatriz, Maranhão. Diante desse cenário, este trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar a araneofauna da cidade de Imperatriz por meio de coletas realizadas em residências, locais públicos e registros ocasionais feitos por moradores e estudantes vinculados à Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão (UEMASUL). As coletas foram realizadas em residências previamente autorizadas, e os espécimes coletados foram transferidos para recipientes com álcool 70% até sua identificação no Laboratório de Zoologia da UEMASUL. Os espécimes foram identificados até o menor nível taxonômico possível com base na literatura disponível. Foram coletados 508 indivíduos, sendo 306 adultos e 202 jovens, distribuídos em 18 famílias. As coletas abrangeram bairros urbanos, instituições de ensino e pontos turísticos da cidade, como a Beira Rio e o Porto da Balsa. A maioria das espécies identificadas não representa riscos à saúde da população, embora tenham sido registrados gêneros de interesse médico, como Latrodectus (viúva-negra), Loxosceles (aranha-marrom) e Phoneutria (armadeira). O estudo contribuiu para o conhecimento da fauna de aranhas sinantrópicas de Imperatriz, incluindo a descoberta de espécies introduzidas e de relevância médica. Os resultados indicam uma araneofauna relativamente diversa, ressaltando a importância de mais estudos na região.
Inovação e sustentabilidade: um relato de experiência interdisciplinar no setor sucroalcooleiro através do projeto LaPassion em rede
Authors: Soares João Vitor de Andrade , Macedo Suellen Campos de
Published: February 2025

O campo de atuação do Engenheiro Agronômo é amplo e diverso, por isso projetos multidisciplinares são oportunidades para a formação de profissionais qualificados. Com isso, o presente artigo objetivou relatar a experiência de um acadêmico de Engenharia Agronômica no projeto internacional LaPassion em Rede, realizado pelo Instituto Federal de Goiás, que promoveu capacitação acadêmica e o desenvolvimento de habilidades socioemocionais por meio da metodologia Brampssol. O LaPassion, realizado com estudantes de diferentes regiões e nacionalidades, buscou solucionar problemas reais da sociedade, entre eles a demanda energética durante a entressafra do setor sucroalcooleiro. Utilizando abordagens de Design Thinking e Duplo Diamante, os participantes do desenvolveram uma proposta de minigeração fotovoltaica para complementar a geração, contribuindo para a sustentabilidade energética das indústrias. Além do domínio técnico, o projeto focou no desenvolvimento de competências socioemocionais (Soft-skills) como liderança, comunicação e trabalho em equipe, por meio de atividades integrativas e feedbacks constantes. A experiência foi fundamental para ressaltar a importância de projetos interdisciplinares e multiculturais para uma formação acadêmica abrangente, sobretudo do engenheiro agrônomo, conectando teoria e prática, além de fomentar o protagonismo estudantil na busca por soluções inovadoras e ambientalmente responsáveis.
Demografia e mercado de trabalho em enfermagem: uma análise dos problemas éticos e legais da utilização de bancos de dados
Authors: Ferreira Bianca Freire , Oliveira Fabiano Saldanha Gomes de , Santiago Junior Dércio
Published: February 2025

Pesquisas científicas, são em regra, baseadas em estudos de dados. Com o advento da Lei 13.709/18, a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – LGPD, que entrou em vigor em 18 de setembro de 2020, inúmeras alterações no que se referem ao manuseio dos dados foi implementada e, desde sua publicação a LGPD se tornou alvo de polêmicas já que em muitos casos prejudicou e restringiu não só o acesso, mas também o manuseio dos dados, o que interfere diretamente nas pesquisas científicas. A lei, entretanto, prevê alternativas para atender estes casos, que ainda são pouco usadas e exploradas em âmbito acadêmico e judicial. Assim, este trabalho tem por objetivo identificar e analisar as principais questões éticas e legais que interferem no manuseio dos dados, especialmente em dados referentes à demografia e mercado de trabalho em enfermagem. Por fim, observou-se que as restrições ao acesso de dados têm origem preponderante na falta de experiência e conhecimento das alternativas da lei prevê para o tratamento, por parte dos controladores de dados, em razão não só do pouco tempo que a referida lei tem de vigência, mas por ainda ser um tema pouco explorado não só em âmbito acadêmico, mas também em decisões judiciais.