bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Promising interspecific hybrids of pelargoniums in the humid subtropics of Russia
Authors: Gutieva N. M.
Published: November 2020

The article presents the results of many years of breeding studies with species and varieties of the genus Pelargonium L`Herit. A genetic collection of pelargonium has been formed on the basis of the Subtropical Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It has 215 accessions and includes 35 natural species, 30 varieties of domestic and 150 foreign breeding. The hybrid fund contains 77 variety and 59 interspecific hybrids. Hybridization of species, varieties and hybrids of P. crispum, with a set of positive qualities, was carried out. The breeding is aimed at creating varieties of a new generation, not only decorative, but also aromatic. The following species in interspecific crosses involved the types of: P. crispum (Berg.) L’Herit., P. betulinum (L.) L’Herit, P. capitatum (L.), L’Herit., P. citronellum J.J.A. van der Walt, P. cordifolium (Cav.) Curt., P. cucullatum (L.) L’Herit., fragrant pelargonium variety ‘Gemstone’, interspecific hybrids Sp12-01, Sp-12-05 and Angel varieties: ‘Michael’, ‘Tip-Top’, ‘Pansy’, ‘Ralf’. Promising hybrids most adapted for cultivation in the humid subtropics of southern Russia were identified on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation of ornamentality and biological features. The possibilities of creating new modern pelargonium genotypes using the interspecific hybridization method are demonstrated. The object of research was a hybrid fund of interspecific crosses of 2012-2017. Species and varieties that are capable of transmitting to the first generation of hybrids a complex of breeding-significant characters: P. crispum, R.‘Gemstone ’and‘ Freshness of Morning ’have been identified. Morpho-biological features of interspecific hybrids are studied. Six hybrid forms have been identified for cultivation in the humid subtropics of Russia. They are promising for phytocompositions in sanatorium parks. Hybrids GG 15-15 and Sp16-07 are interested for further breeding as sources of breeding-significant characteristics (aroma and adaptability) for creation new generation of domestic varieties.
Democracy in the Times of Corona: Experiences of Australia, the Republic of Korea and Sweden
Authors:   International IDEA and Embassy of Sweden, Seoul
Published: November 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the world in all respects, including democracy and fundamental freedoms such as the freedoms of expression and movement, and the right to health. This presents a central challenge for democracies: how to balance mitigating the outbreak and at the same time respecting democratic principles such as accountability, transparency and respect for civil and political rights. Many countries have implemented stringent restrictions to contain the virus, which have implications for human rights and freedoms. The Embassy of Sweden to the Republic of Korea and International IDEA co-organized a webinar on 9 June 2020 to examine the pandemic’s potential consequences for democracy worldwide using the case studies of Australia, the Republic of Korea and Sweden.
Types of socio-psychological adaptation of convicts
Authors: Arzamieva Hedi U. , Vereshchagina Marina V.
Published: November 2020

The article deals with the issue of socio-psychological features of adaptation of convicts, knowledge of which will allow to influence those who are isolated from society in order to re-socialize them. The study of 140 prisoners was conducted on the basis of the method of diagnostics of socio-psychological adaptation by K. Rogers and P. Diamond; the questionnaire «Psychological well-being of the individual» by K. Riff in the adaptation and modification of T. D. Shevelenkova and P. P. Fesenko’s; the method of determining individual coping strategies by E. Khaimah; the test-questionnaire «Index lifestyle» by R. Plutchik, G. Kellerman and H. R. Conte in the adaptation of E. S. Romanova and L. R. Grebennikova’s. According to the study results the paper presents the typology of socio-psychological adaptation of prisoners, based on the criteria of social/introverted orientation, passivity/activity and negativity/positivity. The following types of prisoners are defined: successfully adapted with the positive social orientation, adapted with the introverted orientation, adapted with the passive orientation, adapted with the negative social orientation, maladapted with the passive orientation, maladapted with the social orientation, maladapted with the negative social orientation.
Personality traits of the military university cadets with various types of motivation to enter the military service
Authors: Kazakova Larisa P. , Radke Denis I.
Published: November 2020

The article contains the results of an empirical study of the features of life meaning orientations, time perspective, and ideological identity of first- and fifth-year military university cadets studying “Psychology of service activity” with different types of motivation for choosing military service. Significant difference in the personal characteristics of cadets with the “internal” and “external” type of motivation for choosing military service is revealed. First-year cadets’ “internal” motivation is associated with higher levels of meaningfulness result of life and locus of control of ‘self’. Fifth-year cadets with “internal” motivation have higher indications of conciseness of the future and a positive attitude to the past. It is concluded that the motivation for entering military service is more significant for the indicators of psychological well-being of cadets than the experience of service or training in the cadet corps before entering a military university.
The Adoption of Financial Accounting Standards for Small Medium Enterprises by Muslim Entrepreneurs
Authors: Muslichah Muslichah , Sunarto Sunarto , Kusnanto Anang Amir , Indrawati Sri , Hariyanto Hariyanto
Published: November 2020

This study aims to discuss the adoption of financial reporting and accounting standards for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) by Muslim entrepreneurs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the SME owners. 214 Muslim owners of SME businesses participated in the survey. The results show that only a few Muslim entrepreneurs prepared financial reports regularly. The main reason for preparing the statement is for calculating tax, borrowing money, and decision making. An unexpected finding from this study is that most of the Muslim owners are unaware of Standard for SMEs. Users of SME financial reports include tax authority, banks, and owners, or shareholders. This study enriches the financial reporting studies by examining the accounting standards for SMEs in a Muslim dominated country. The findings of this study also have implications for the Institute of Indonesia chartered accountants (IICA) as standard setter. IICA must routinely disseminate these standards to SMEs and also assist them in preparing financial reports
Rules-Based Accounting Standards and SEC Enforcement
Authors: Baranek Devon
Published: November 2020

This archival study investigates the association between rules-based violations and the likelihood of SEC enforcement. I utilize two samples of firms subject to SEC investigations: 1) firms with investigations that end in an enforcement action and 2) firms with investigations that are dropped, and examine the impact of rules-based accounting violations on enforcement. Each enforcement action in the sample specifically cites the GAAP standard violated, and the degree to which the standards contain rules-based characteristics is quantified. The violations are classified as either rules-based or principles-based and a multivariate analysis is performed. The “roadmap” theory suggests that firms who commit rules-based violations are more likely to be subject to SEC enforcement, while the “roadblock” theory predicts the opposite effect.

Overall, the results suggest the SEC is less likely to litigate cases that involve rules-based accounting violations, or more likely to drop/dismiss investigations centered on rules-based violations, consistent with the “roadblock” theory. No evidence is found of a relation between rules-based accounting violations and the dollar magnitude of penalties assessed. These results are relevant for financial statement preparers, auditors, and regulators.
Mobile Access and Adoption of the Swedish National Patient Portal
Authors: Hägglund Maria , Blease Charlotte , Scandurra Isabella
Published: November 2020

Patient portals are used as a means to facilitate communication, performing administrative tasks, or accessing one’s health record. In a retrospective analysis of real-world data from the Swedish National Patient Portal 1177.se, we describe the rate of adoption over time, as well as how patterns of device usage have changed over time. In Jan 2013, 53% of all visits were made from a computer, and 38% from a mobile phone. By June 2020, 77% of all visits were made from a mobile phone and only 20% from a computer. These results underline the importance of designing responsive patient portals that allow patients to use any device without losing functionality or usability.
Word-Final Phoneme Segmentation Using Cross-Correlation
Authors: Mahmut Emilian-Erman , Nicola Stelian , Stoicu-Tivadar Vasile
Published: November 2020

The goal of this paper is to present a word-final target phoneme automated segmentation method based on cross-correlation coefficients computed between a reference sound wave and a sample sound wave. Most existing Speech Sound Disorder (SSD) Screening solutions require human intervention to a greater or lesser extent and use segmentation methods based on hard-coded time frames. Moreover, existing solutions extract features from the frequency domain, which entails large amounts of computational power to the detriment of real-time feedback. The pre-processing algorithm proposed in this paper, implemented in a Python version 3.7 script, automatically generates 2 new .wav files corresponding to the phonemes found in word-final position in the initial sound waves. The newly-generated .wav files are meant to be used as valid and homogeneous input in a subsequent classification stage aimed at rigorously discriminating mispronunciations of the target phoneme and assist Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with the SSD screening.
Personalized Predictive Models for Identifying Clinical Deterioration Using LSTM in Emergency Departments
Authors: Naemi Amin , Schmidt Thomas , Mansourvar Marjan , Wiil Uffe Kock
Published: November 2020

Early detection of deterioration at hospitals could be beneficial in terms of reducing mortality and morbidity rates and costs. In this paper, we present a model based on Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network used in deep learning to predict the illness severity of patients in advance. Hence, by predicting health severity, this model can be used to identify deteriorating patients. Our proposed model utilizes continuous monitored vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure automatically collected from patients during hospitalization. In this study, a short-time prediction using a sliding window approach is applied. The performance of the proposed model was compared with the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) neural network, a feedforward class of neural network, based on R2 score and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) metrics. The results showed that the LSTM has a better performance and could predict the illness severity of patients more accurately.
Electronic Health Record System-Related Patient Safety Incidents – How to Classify Them?
Authors: Palojoki Sari , Vuokko Riikka , Vakkuri Anne , Saranto Kaija
Published: November 2020

The implementation of electronic health record systems (EHRs) may cause multidimensional patient safety issues that deserve research attention. Our research aims to identify the current body of evidence on EHRs-related incident types and how incidents are classified in these studies. A literature search resulted in 44 peer-reviewed papers and six papers were included in the final analysis. The error types do not concern solely the technological features of the EHRs but may involve also non-technical aspects. Our review indicates that standard classification systems would facilitate comparisons across countries. To achieve the goal, more research evidence, testing and development of classifications are required.
Health Data Privacy: Research Fronts, Hot Topics and Future Directions
Authors: Pool Javad , Fatehi Farhad , Hassandoust Farkhondeh , Akhlaghpour Saeed
Published: November 2020

Health data privacy is an important research stream due to the high impacts on the success of digital health transformation and implementation. Neglecting to safeguard data confidentially and integrity and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access will lead to failures in materializing benefit from digital health. This study aims to present a bibliometric analysis of health data privacy and provide a platform for future directions. We conducted a literature search between 2010 and 2020 in the Web of Science (WoS) database, resulted in 1,752 records. As part of the bibliometric analysis, concept mapping of health data privacy researches was depicted by network visualization and overlay visualization. These two visualizations represent five research fronts and emerging topics (e.g., digital health, blockchain, the internet of things (IoT)). Finally, we chart directions for future research on health data privacy, highlighting emerging topics, and boundary-breaking alternatives (e.g., GDPR, contact tracing apps in the context of pandemics).
The Drug Addicts’ Usage of Information and Communication Technologies
Authors: Mimigiannis Christos , Gallos Parisis , Mantas John
Published: November 2020

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are broadly used to support people’s daily needs. Individuals addicted to psychoactive drugs sometimes present social exclusion as well as, limitations to the usage of ICT such as Internet, devices and applications. The aim of this paper is to present the findings of a pilot study related to the use of Information and Communication Technologies by Drug Addicts. A survey was conducted on 204 users of psychoactive substances. According to the results, the majority of the drug addicts seem to use ICT on a daily basis, showing their preference on Smartphones compared to other devices. The Internet access and the usage of Social Media and Communication Networks by addicted individuals is quite high, probably because they are willing to reintegrate into the society through Social Networks. Age is often related to the usage of ICT on Drug Addicts.
The Role of Porphyromonas gingivalis Virulence Factors in Periodontitis Immunopathogenesis
Authors: Septiwidyati Tienneke Riana , Bachtiar Endang Winiati
Published: November 2020

Porphyromonas gingivalis is an anaerobic Gram-negative oral bacterium involved in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Periodontitis is an infection that is characterized by damage to the supporting tissues of the teeth so that it can cause tooth loss if not given treatment. P. gingivalis locally can invade periodontal tissue and avoid host defense mechanisms. This bacterium has virulence factors which can cause deregulation of innate immune responses and inflammation in the host. The role of P. gingivalis virulence factors such as capsules, fimbriae, lipopolysaccharides, and gingipain in the pathogenesis of periodontitis will be discussed in this paper.
Influências do capital intelectual nas organizações: A correta gestão dos recursos intangíveis
Authors: Araújo Filho Gilberto Carlos De
Published: November 2020

Este estudo teve o objetivo de analisar o que se compreende por ativos intangíveis e capital intelectual (CI) e a maneira como tais são capazes de impactar o desempenho da organização. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa explicativa, tendo como coleta de dados o levantamento bibliográfico. As conclusões mais relevantes da pesquisa demonstram que o CI, quando gerenciado com eficiência, pode fazer a empresa acrescer em clientes, descobertas, qualidade, rentabilidade, maneiras de produção ou de processos e alterar a cultura organizacional, sendo necessário que todos os colaboradores exprimam sua aprendizagem durante a execução de suas tarefas e, da mesma forma, consigam adquirir novas informações.
Brainstorming e a aplicação do modelo clássico
Authors: Granado Graziane Correa da Silva
Published: November 2020

Sob a perspectiva de um mundo globalizado, empresas de diferentes portes e segmentos estão em busca de novos métodos de gestão. Dito isso, o presente artigo tem como objetivo demonstrar a aplicabilidade da metodologia Brainstorming, criada por Osborn, que tem como função criar o máximo de ideias possíveis relacionadas a um determinado assunto durante um período de tempo, soluções de baixo custo, evitando qualquer tipo de decisão precipitada. Assim, sendo um instrumento bastante relevante para as organizações, uma vez que busca propor soluções de forma conjunta, proporcionando uma ampla perspectiva de ideias para resolver um problema, facilitando a escolha da melhor decisão. Essa técnica pode ser aplicada em diversos seguimentos para diversos problemas, sejam de gestão, em projetos, desenvolvimento de novos produtos, entre outros. Existem muitas variações distintas do brainstorming, optamos por utilizar o brainstorming clássico e ilustrar a forma correta de sua aplicação e evidenciar sua grande aplicabilidade no mundo Atual. Para a realização do presente trabalho foi realizado um estudo de caso. Com o estudo de caso e a partir da análise de materiais já publicados se chegou à conclusão de que um brainstorming bem elaborado e ministrado pode lançar soluções inovadoras para a situação problema ou como pode também sugerir soluções simples que farão toda a diferença. Além disso, o estudo de caso trouxe ao conhecimento outro benefício como o envolvimento da equipe no processo, no qual foi possível verificar que o brainstorming contribui elevando a satisfação e a motivação dos colaboradores.
Socialization and Parenting in Chinese Cultural Context
Authors: TAN JO-PEI , BUCHANAN ANN , HANAFI ZAHYAH
Published: November 2020

This paper describes the parenting characteristics and behaviour among Chinese families. Specifically it explores some alternative parenting concepts which may be culturally more accurate in describing the non-western parenting behaviour among Chinese parents and children. It outlines key research literature on Chinese parenting in relations to 1) parenting goals and beliefs among Chinese parents and, 2) the notion of Guan and ‘training’ as a parenting dimension in Chinese families. This paper concludes that a further exploration on non-western parenting is warranted for future family research and thus its findings are deemed to be resourceful for multicultural societies.
HUMAN ERROR REDUCTION PROGRAM THROUGH CANONICAL ACTION RESEARCH (CAR) IN WAFER FABRICATION MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Authors: Saidin Mohd Hazmuni , Hasnan Norlena
Published: November 2020

In a wafer fabrication manufacturing facility, thousands of wafers are being processed daily. To manufacture the product, the wafers need to go thru hundreds of steps according to the technologies required. The cycle time to complete a standard product ranges from few weeks to few months, depends on the complexity of the technologies. Due to the difficulty and the complexity of the product, Computer Integrated Manufacturing system (CIM), is widely used as a manufacturing platform. As such, all the processes, equipment and wafers are fully integrated. Nevertheless, not all processes could be processed automatically. In the situation of the halfway processes wafer due to equipment or facility interruption, the wafer, need to be processed manually. Engineers or technicians will manually process the affected wafer according to the specification. The problem arises when; there is a human involvement that ends up with wafers misprocess. The potential revenue lost due to wafer misprocess is vast. Hence, this paper aims to discuss issues related to human error in manufacturing, specifically in Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Facility. The paper presents partial input for the Canonical Action Research (CAR) that presently being exercised in order to minimize human error by developing a Small Group Activities (SGA) in the manufacturing facility.
EXTREME RAINFALL FORECASTING MODEL BASED ON DESCRIPTIVE INDICES
Authors: Hadi Yasir Hilal , Ku-Mahamud Ku Ruhana , Wan Ishak Wan Hussain
Published: November 2020

Extreme rainfall is one of the disastrous events that occurred due to massive rainfall overcometime beyond the regularrainfall rate. The catastrophic effects of extreme rainfall on human, environment, and economy are enormous as most of the events are unpredictable. Modelling the extreme rainfall patterns is a challenge since the extreme rainfall patterns are infrequent.In this study, a model based on descriptive indices to forecast extreme rainfall is proposed. The indices that are calculated every monthare used to develop a Back Propagation Neural Network model in forecasting extreme rainfall. Experiments were conducted using different combinations of indices and results were compared with actual data based on mean absolute error. The results showed that the combination of six indices achieved the best performance,and this proved that indices couldbe used for forecasting extreme rainfall values.
MEASURING THE LEVEL OF LEAN HEALTHCARE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIVATE HOSPITALSTOWARDS ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Saad Rohaizah , Iteng Rosman , Mohd Asaad Mohd Norhasni , Anuar Azziyati
Published: November 2020

Private healthcare in Malaysia is one of the industries that contributes toward National GDP.However, increasing costs and waste has led to the issue of sustainability. Numerous studies examined the impact of lean healthcare practices on organisational performance. However, there is limited research examining the level of lean healthcare practices among private hospitals.Hence, this study attemptedto investigate the level of lean healthcare implementation that lead to enhanced operational performance.The sociotechnical and operational aspects are variables adopted to measure the level of implementation of lean healthcare practices on operational performance.The questionnaire was developed based on previous literature,comprisingthree aspects, namely operational (24 items), sociotechnical (8 items),and operational performance (10 items). Out of 184 private hospitals in Malaysia, 118 were randomly selected, and 54 questionnaires were returned and used for analysis. Rasch quality control was applied to ensure that the instrument was valid, reliable,and able to measure what it is supposed to measure.It was found that sociotechnical aspect is difficult to implement as compared to operational aspect. Motivationfactor dimensions contribute the highest mean value, which is indicativethat if an organisation is able to improve this dimension,itis then able to further improve the organisational performance.
A REVIEWOF LEANAPPLICATION IN MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT: DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGIES
Authors: Osman Azim Azuan , Othman Abdul Aziz , Abdul Rahim Mohd Kamarul Irwan
Published: November 2020

This articleis a review of definitions and terminologies used in existing literatures related to application of Lean Systemin manufacturing environment. The article is made to provide clear insight and comparisons on various terms used incontemporary academicjournals, booksand published theseson the subject of Lean System.This review realizes that the term Lean Manufacturing was more popular among Malaysian and Asian countries, while Lean Production was mostly used by American scholars. From this review, readers also might learn that Lean System and Toyota Production System are not really the same system due to a missing principle. The presentreview is concluded with visual explanation regarding several major jargons in Lean System.
MOCAF FLOUR AS AN ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENT: A STUDY ON BATIK-PATTERNED COOKIES
Authors: Wahyuni Nur , Ab-Latif Z
Published: November 2020

The mocaf flour also known as modified cassava flour is flour that is modified by using microbial fermentation techniques. It has similar physical and chemical characteristics that could substitute wheat flour. This study aims to obtain the composition or formula in making batik – patterned cookies as well as attaining public acceptance of the product. A series of four combinations of mocaf and wheat flour were formulated and an acceptance test was carried out on 30 panelists in Yogyakarta within August and October 2019. The findings disclosed that the cookie sample X3 with the combination of 150 gram mocaf flour and 50 gram wheat flour had the highest value (M = color: 3.37; aroma: 3.13; texture: 3.20; and taste: 3.33). This study is the first to assess the acceptance rate of batik – patterned cookies using mocaf flour. The significant results deepen our understandings of the demand of the consumers in order to increase selling value thus indirectly promoting the batik motifs to the consumers.
THE ABILITY OF CRITICAL THINKING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER INSTRUMENT
Authors: Kurniaman Otang , Noviana Eddy , Munjiatun Munjiatun
Published: November 2020

Critical thinking is an emphasis on the 2013 curriculum, as an activity in learning that must be done by the teacher for that it needs analysis to describe student abilities. This research uses descriptive quantitative research method with a sample of 318 elementary school students who are in public schools in the Tampan District, Pekanbaru, Riau Province. The results of the study found that out of 18 schools with a sample of 318 students there were 9 schools that received the 'not good' category, 9 schools that received the 'not good' category. Viewed from the critical thinking indicator, it turns out that the student's ability score reaches 23 with the category of underperformance or very low under the standard of mastery learning. It can be concluded that the ability of students in critical thinking is still very low and needs government attention to improve teacher learning.
SOLUTION PROBLEMS OF ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN MEMORIZING THE HOLY QUR’AN
Authors: Mahmudah Masrurotul , Aziz Ikhwan , Habibah Umi , Fauzan Fauzan , Amrulloh Hanif
Published: November 2020

Various challenges one after another will confront the prospective Hafidz Al Qur'an. Parents expect their children to be able to memorize the Qur'an. The purpose of this study is to find out genuinely about the problems of non-resident Islamic elementary students who attend the Tahfizdul Qur'an program. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods with in-depth analysis while extracting data using data triangulation, namely: interviews, observation, and documentation. From the results of the study, the problems were found that several causes prevented them from memorizing the Qur'an; including learning problems that quickly disappeared; having difficulty in remembering; still unable to be disciplined in following the memorizing Qur'an program; feeling lazy and comfortable; and more time to play gaged than memorizing. The solution given is calling not to leave new memorization for too long; it is a system of rote repeating; may listen to from others; including tapes, recordings, and others;  give understanding to children to understand the meaning of memorized material and try to reflect on it.
Resenha do documetário The True Cost
Authors: Paganoto Faber
Published: November 2020

Resenha do filme em formato documentário The True Cost, que apresenta, a partir da indústria da moda, uma complexa cadeia produtiva globalmente fragmentada e suas implicações socioambientais.
Jogos pedagógicos: inovações para ensinar geografia do lugar
Authors: Carvalho Luiz Eugênio , Dias Angélica Mara de Lima , Santos Joanna Luísa Barros
Published: November 2020

A Geografia do Lugar é uma estratégia interessante para o desenvolvimento de prática no ensino de Geografia. Integrá-la a uma abordagem didática lúdica apreende uma atividade significativa para o rompimento do modelo tradicional e mnemônico atribuído a Geografia ao longo do tempo, assim como possibilitar maior evidência aos recursos pedagógicos disponíveis. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver dois jogos pedagógicos para o ensino de Geografia do Lugar, um em plataforma física e o outro em digital, considerando a cidade de Campina Grande-PB. Para tanto, além de revisão bibliográfica acerca da temática pesquisada que destaca autores como Almeida (1987), Breda (2013) e Huizinga (2000), foi realizado levantamento de jogos destinados ao ensino-aprendizagem de Geografia, bem como  outros que não têm propriamente finalidades didáticas contudo bem podem ser utilizados para este fim. Os resultados apresentam estes recursos, sua aplicabilidade e viabilidade comprovadas em testes, além de perspectivas para socialização. Foi possível constatar que os jogos são ferramentas pedagógicas de notável valorização na atualidade, quando assumem uma abordagem inovadora associada a realidade próxima dos estudantes.
Jogando com a geografia: possibilidades para um ensino divertido
Authors: Breda Thiara Vichiato
Published: November 2020

Neste artigo apresento parte da Coleção Jogos Geográficos, fruto de reflexões e estudos na interface com práticas em sala de aula. A coleção é composta por jogos de tabuleiros, dominós, quebra-cabeças e caça ao tesouro, construída com produtos cartográficos, imagens de satélite e fotografias aéreas. As dinâmicas dos jogos são variadas e vão desde a simples identificação e localização de lugares e imagens em diferentes perspectivas, até situações que exigem estratégias mais complexas como se deslocar em um espaço orientado por um mapa na busca de um tesouro. É importante destacar que não tenho a pretensão de trazer sequências didáticas prontas. Quero apenas compartilhar materiais que possam fortalecer nosso trabalho docente. Minha intenção é estimular professoras e professores a organizarem e criarem jogos a partir de suas concepções de ensino, atendendo a seus objetivos de aprendizagem.
Jogos didáticos como estratégia para construção do conhecimento: uma experiência com o 6° ano do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Ferreira Stella Mendes , Nascimento Carla , Pitta Ana Paula
Published: November 2020

A busca por práticas que visam desenvolver uma relação positiva dos alunos com o conhecimento levou o Núcleo de Pesquisa em Práticas de Ensino de Geografia (NUPPEG) do Colégio Pedro II a desenvolver, nos últimos anos, propostas de concepção de jogos com finalidades didáticas, produção de conteúdos e organização de informações,resultando em jogos de confronto de dados e de tabuleiros. Pensando em minimizar os impactos que os alunos do sexto ano sofrem ao entrarem para o Ensino Fundamental II, propusemos o desenvolvimento de um jogo interdisciplinar envolvendo conteúdos de Geografia, História e Informática Educativa. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar esta atividade e divulgar os resultados deste trabalho. Nosso jogo foi inspirado no jogo Sandiego Inc., no qual o jogador atua como um investigador que recebe uma missão e precisa viajar pelo mundo seguindo pistaspara encontrar o criminoso. A elaboração do jogo, como a confecção das pistas feitas a partir de um vasto processo de pesquisa e escrita, permitiu a apropriação e construção do conhecimento de Geografia e História requerida para parte do ano letivo de 2019. Portanto,  podemos afirmar que o desenvolvimento do jogo se mostrou uma ferramenta muito eficaz de adequação as linguagens da atual geração de alunos, conferindo-lhes a oportunidade de aperfeiçoar sua capacidade cognitiva e transformando o ambiente escolar em um espaço mais acolhedor. Concluímos ainda que, ao elaborarmos um jogo didático como estratégia para o ensino, estamos produzindo conhecimento e não simplesmente criando estratégias para transmitir algo que foi concebido externamente.
A importância do Projeto Nós Propomos para uma cidadania participativa
Authors: Clemente Filomena
Published: November 2020

Este artigo pretende refletir sobre o contributo do “Projeto Nós Propomos” para o desenvolvimento de competências enunciadas no perfil dos alunos do século XXI, documento de referência publicado pelo Ministério da Educação Português (26 de julho de 2017) e para atingir alguns dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável. No 11º ano do Ensino Secundário, na disciplina de Geografia A realiza-se um “Estudo de Caso”. Assim, o Projeto “Nós Propomos! Cidadania e Inovação na Educação Geográfica” concretiza a implementação do Estudo de Caso, aproxima os alunos à autarquia e ao respetivo Plano Diretor Municipal/PDM, sensibiliza para os problemas territoriais locais, motiva para a elaboração e apresentação de propostas de intervenção local e, por último, estimula a cooperação entre, a escola, a universidade e entidades públicas e privadas. Por último, far-se-á uma retrospetiva da participação no Projeto Nós Propomos desde o primeiro ano em 2011/2012, o primeiro lugar no ano letivo de 2015/2016, o primeiro lugar em fotografia no ano de 2017/2018 e o segundo lugar a nível municipal no ano de 2018/2019, do Estabelecimento Prisional do Linhó, município de Cascais, distrito de Lisboa, Portugal. No ano letivo 2019/2020 far-se-á referência ao contexto de pandemia em que se desenvolveu o projeto. E ainda, uma reflexão da importância da implementação do Projeto para os alunos, destacando a implementação num estabelecimento prisional, mas também, para a motivação dos professores e ainda, para a visibilidade e notoriedade da Escola, quer a nível local, nacional e também a nível internacional.
Pesquisa na escola em diálogo com o projeto "Nós Propomos!": um debate metodológico
Authors: Ribeiro Tatiane , Andreis Adriana Maria , Naibo Gerson Junior
Published: November 2020

O processo de ensinar e aprender a pesquisar, no âmbito da escola de Educação Básica (EB) é complexo e difícil de ser implementado. Há empenhos e iniciativas ao enfrentamento de seus limites. Contudo, as investigações e os diálogos com as escolas permitem inferir questões que continuam latentes, demandando à importância do diálogo sistemático entre universidade e escola. Nesse contexto, o presente texto tem como objetivo apresentar os elementos e aspectos teórico-metodológicos, que sustentam a pesquisa, tomando como referência processos desenvolvidos no Mestrado em Geografia (PPGGeo/UFFS). Organizamos o escrito em quatro partes: inicialmente as considerações introdutórias; como segundo ponto a problematização e contextualização do processo de pesquisar na escola, trazendo elementos da interlocução com o “Nós Propomos!”; em terceiro momento apresentamos o percurso bibliográfico, documental e empírico; e, por fim nas considerações finais apontando como resultados, a reflexão acerca das potencialidades do percurso de pesquisa proposto, ao enfrentamento do desafio de ensinar e aprender a pesquisar na escola.
Projeto Nós Propomos: breves considerações sobre o processo de revitalização do centro hitórico de João Pessoa-PB
Authors: Silva Regina Celly Nogueira da , Souza Joazadaque Lucena
Published: November 2020

A presente experiência teve como objetivo analisar as formas através das quais o processo de revitalização do Centro Histórico de João Pessoa repercute na dinâmica socioespacial da área, bem como a interação dos elementos intervenientes na construção de sua realidade atual através do Projeto Nós Propomos. Da mesma maneira, é parte do nosso interesse a identificação dos tipos de políticas levadas a efeito pelo Estado da Paraíba a partir da década de 1980 até os dias atuais, juntamente com as ações postas em prática pelas representações de setores do poder econômico da nossa sociedade, no interesse de redimensionar a produção e a reprodução do mencionado espaço. Através do Projeto Nós Propomos, visamos analisar as contradições existentes entre o discurso oficial e a sua efetiva prática, nas ações direcionadas ao chamado processo de revitalização. Além disso, também nos propomos a examinar ações que solucionem os problemas da área e a conquista da mesma pelos moradores. Buscamos a identificação de como estes processos de intervenção urbana afetam diretamente a vida dos moradores locais do Porto do Capim, levando em consideração que estes moradores são ocupantes históricos deste lugar há 50 anos.
Educação geográfica e cidadania. O Projeto Nós Propomos! em Portugal 2019/20
Authors: Claudino Sérgio , Coscurão Ricardo
Published: November 2020

Quando cresce o apelo ao compromisso de cada um nas causas comunitárias e globais, a Escola e as Ciências Sociais, em particular, são cada vez mais desafiadas a darem um contributo efetivo para a educação para a cidadania. A disciplina de Geografia, que aborda as sociedades no território, tem uma reponsabilidade particularmente grande no desafio de contribuir para que os mais jovens construam comunidades harmoniosas e sustentáves. Em 2011/12, surgiu em Portugal o Projeto Nós Propomos! Cidadania e Inovação na Educação Geográfica, hoje divulgado por todo o país e que se difundiu pelo Brasil e por vários outros países – é o projeto de educação geográfica mais internacionalizado. Ao longo dos anos, em Portugal foram apresentadas quase 2000 propostas de alunos que identificaram problemas locais, realizaram trabalho de campo sobre os mesmos e apresentaram propostas de intervenção. Mais do que o conteúdo destas propostas, a mais valia do Projeto consiste na educação para a cidadania territorial que promove. Com a pandemia, mesmo com as aulas suspensas nas escolas portuguesas, os mais jovens concluíram os seus projetos, candidataram-se aos vários concursos, numa demonstração de como o Projeto Nós Propomos!, porque desafio de uma cidadania vivida, lhes é singificativo.
Nota do II Seminário Geografia da Educação
Authors: Teramatsu Gustavo
Published: November 2020

O II Seminário Geografia da Educação foi realizado no campus Tijuca II do Colégio Pedro II no dia 4 de dezembro de 2019 com o tema “Como a geografia ajuda a pensar a educação, como a educação ajuda a pensar a geografia?”. A continuação do seminário reflete a consolidação de uma rede de pesquisadores e professores-pesquisadores interessados neste emergente campo da Geografia.
“Só se ocupa o que está vazio... O que estava vazio era o diálogo”: a performance das ocupações de escolas
Authors: Azevedo Rafael Sá Rego
Published: November 2020

No Brasil, a partir do final de 2015 e durante todo ano de 2016, o movimento estudantil protagonizou uma onda de mobilizações. As escolas ocupadas foram o ponto culminante e o principal símbolo dessa onda de mobilizações. Ocupação de escola(s) é uma ação coletiva em que os estudantes de determinada unidade escolar tomam o prédio, montam acampamento e ficam ali até terem suas reivindicações atendidas. Em 2015, os estudantes de São Paulo adotaram essa tática. Essa mobilização parece ter apontado caminhos para reorganização do movimento estudantil no Brasil. No estado do Rio de Janeiro, as ocupações de escolas da rede pública estadual começaram em março de 2016, após intensa mobilização estudantil. Entre 2016 e 2018, desenvolvi uma pesquisa sobre as escolas ocupadas da rede pública estadual do Rio de Janeiro a partir do estudo de caso de três experiências específicas de ocupação: (1) Colégio Estadual Professor Jamil El-Jaick (CEJE); (2) CIEP 123 Glauber Rocha; e (3) Coordenadoria Regional Serrana II. Essa pesquisa resultou na dissertação de mestrado “A Escola é Nossa”: uma abordagem territorial da experiência das escolas ocupadas, defendida em 2018 na UFF. Pretendo apresentar uma parte dos resultados dessa pesquisa neste artigo, com foco na ideia de performance da ocupação e sua relação com a ideia de práticas espaciais.
A escola publica como espaço de contenção e liberdade para o jovem da classe popular
Authors: Soares Vanessa do Couto Amicucci
Published: November 2020

Este trabalho possui como objetivo analisar o uso do espaço geográfico escolar a partir das práticas dos jovens estudantes que cotidianamente o frequentam produzindo significados diferentes daqueles para o qual foi concebido. Assim, buscamos trazer à tona um maior conhecimento sobre como tais atores percebem e vivenciam este espaço, gerando práticas que formam uma verdadeira cultura do espaço escolar. Para tal, foi necessário compreender que o espaço escolar não pode ser visto somente de acordo com as funções a ele atribuídas. Utilizamos como referencial teórico as ideias de Roberto Marques e Alexander Silva sobre a geografia do espaço escolar e as de Juarez Dayrell sobre a escola como espaço sociocultural. Como procedimentos metodológicos, recorremos a observações sistemáticas das ações dos estudantes no espaço escolar e a rodas de conversa com alunos e funcionários da instituição. Ao ouvi-los, podemos compreender que a escola não é somente local de aprendizagem de conteúdos disciplinares, ela possui um enorme significado na socialização do jovem da classe popular. É, portanto, um lugar para que também usufruam do equipamento público como uma das formas de vivenciar seu atual momento de vida. Esperamos que, diante do exposto, as escolas passem a considerar um pouco da necessidade desse aluno em seu movimento diário no espaço escolar, reinventando significados para ele.
ICE Relevant Physical-chemical Properties and Air Pollutant Emission of Renewable Transport Fuels from Different Generations – An Overview
Authors: Szabados György , Knaup Jan , Bereczky Ákos
Published: November 2020

The fuel demand in transport sector seems to be raised on a short and also on a long term base in the European Union and worldwide as well. A constantly growing trend is foreseen through 2050 worldwide as for using bio-based energy or fuels. Questions can arise before using these kinds of fuels in connection with the use of clean water or in terms of soil degradation, plant nutrients. It is also questionable whether they can be useful regarding their usage. First-, and second generation liquid as well as third generation gaseous bio-based fuels will be in focus in this article. They will be analyzed from physical-chemical properties and pollutant emission points of view.
Afghan Migrants in Iran
Authors: Modrzejewska-Leśniewska Joanna
Published: November 2020

For many decades Iran was a goal of economic emigration for Afghans. They could earn there a money to provide for their families at home. Since the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan in 1979 Iran also became a place of refuge for some 3 million Afghans. Their situation was changing according to the changes in internal and international position of Iran. Sometimes the Iranian authorities were sympathetic, other time were fiercely unsympathetic and keen to remove the Afghan “guests”. So, the Afghans in Iran could not be sure how long they would be allowed to stay there if the Iranians would be willing to support them and if they would have a work to provide for their families. This state of uncertainty of the Afghan community there was worsened by an outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bothe the Iranian and Afghan health care are unable to effectively deal with the problem. And an economic collapse in Iran affected primarily the foreigners there of whatever stance, in this particular case the Afghans.
Topical Effect of Minoxidil Containing Lotion on Morphofunctional Indicators of Male Rats’ Reproductive System
Authors: Turkina V.A. , Chemodurova N.Ye. , Grushka O.I. , Pryzyhlei H.V.
Published: November 2020

The problem of alopecia, for treatment of which the use of over the counter lotions containing minoxidil is recommended, is paid considerable attention all over the world. The consumers rarely seek medical advice due to certain psychological barriers. Thus, it contributes to the uncontrolled use of the drugs, and fixation of their side effects becomes impossible. There are isolated reports on the effect of minoxidil containing lotions on male fertility. The Aim. To establish organometric parameters of testes and their paradidymis, functional parameters of spermatozoa in mature rats under topical exposure to a 10% minoxidil containing lotion. Methods. Analytical, toxicological, statistical. Results. It was established that under the conditions of 72-day percutaneous application of 10% minoxidil containing lotion some changes in the reproductive system organs can be observed, which are in particular a decrease in the mass of testes and epididymis, as well as a decrease in organs’ linear size. The total time of motor activity of gametes after exposure to a lotion containing 10% minoxidil has statistically significantly shortened, a 6-fold inhibition of the activity of redox processes occurred in the rats of the experimental group compared to the control one. Conclusions. Taking into consideration the obtained data and the uncontrolled and long-term use of 10% minoxidil containing lotions by men of reproductive age, an in-depth study of its gonadotoxic effects in experimental conditions in combination with epidemiological studies of the patients using these lotions is deemed necessary. Key Words: minoxidil, gonadotoxicity, mature rats.
Complex Therapy of Acute Poisoning by Thallium Compounds (Literature review and data from own research)
Authors: Balan G.M. , Bogomol A.G. , Kravchuk O.P. , Zhminko P.G. , Kudriavtseva A.H.
Published: November 2020

The Aim of the Research. Based on the analysis of modern literature data and our own research to substantiate the principles of rational complex therapy with acute poisoning by thallium compounds (Tl+) at different stages of intoxication.

Materials and Methods. The analysis of literature data and our own researches is carried out and the principles of rational complex therapy with acute poisoning by thallium compounds at different stages of intoxication development are substantiated and the algorithm of doctors’ actions at suspicion of acute Tl+ poisoning is defined.

Results and Conclusions. The principles of complex therapy of acute Tl+ poisonings substantiated, which includes antidote therapy, methods of extracorporeal treatment (plasmapheresis, hemosorption, hemodialysis), treatment of toxic encephalopolyradiculoneuropathy, neuropathic pain syndrome and toxic liver damage. The sequence of appearance of the main symptoms of intoxication at low and high doses of Tl+ is determined, which allows to assume poisoning by this toxicant.

Key Words: thallium, acute poisoning, complex therapy.
Ginsenoside Rb1 Attenuates TGF-β1-Induced MUC4/5AC Expression and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Airway Epithelial Cells
Authors: Choi Tae Yeong , Kim Joon-Hee , Jo Sooyeon , Lee Sangjae , Na Hyung-Gyun , Choi Yoon Seok , Song Si-Youn , Kim Yong-Dae , Bae Chang Hoon
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives Ginsenoside Rb1 is the main metabolite of Panax ginseng. It is known to have many beneficial properties including anti-inflammatory, antitumoral and antioxidant effects. However, the therapeutic effects of ginenoside Rb1 on inflammatory airway diseases have not been elucidated. Therefore, we investigated the effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on the TGF-β1-induced mucin gene expression and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in human airway epithelial cells.Materials and Method We evaluated the effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on the changes of MUC4, MUC5AC, occludin, claudin 4, claudin 18, neural (N)-cadherin, and epithelial (E)-cadherin expression by TGF-β1 in NCI-H292 cells using reverse, real-time polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and western blot.Results TGF-β1 significantly increased MUC4/5AC expression. Rb1 inhibited TGF-β1- induced MUC4/5AC expression. In addition, TGF-β1 significantly attenuated occludin, claudin 18, and E-cadherin expressions but induced claudin 4 and N-cadherin expressions. On the other hand, Rb1 reversed changes in the TGF-β1- mediated expressions of cell junction molecules.Conclusion These results suggest that ginsenoside Rb1 attenuates TGF-β1-induced MUC4/5AC expressions and EMT in the human airway epithelial cells. These findings are important data demonstrating the potential of ginsenoside Rb1 as a therapeutic agent for inflammatory airway diseases.