bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CUT-OFF VALUE FOR 30-SECOND SIT-TO-STAND TEST IN MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Aktan Özge Ocaker , Özalevli Sevgi , Başkurt Ahmet Anıl , Dursun Hüseyin , Alpaydin Aylin Özgen , Kaya Dayimi
Published: February 2024

https://youtu.be/5pozGAQSKOY

BACKGROUND

Functional exercise capacity is closely associated with the health trajectory of patients who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI). In the absence of gold standard tests, practical approaches such as the 30-second sit-to-stand test (30 s-STST) could be used. This study aimed to identify a 30 s-STST cut-off value characterizing functional exercise capacity.

METHODS

22 MI patients were evaluated using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and 30 s-STST during the third day of their inpatient admission. Patients who covered <450 m in 6MWT were classified as “poor” exercise capacity, and patients who covered ≥450 m were classified as “good”. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis was performed to investigate the 30 s-STST ability to accurately classify exercise capacity. The Youden index was used to determine the optimal cut-off value for the 30 s-STST. Area under the curve (AUC) was interpreted as follows: <0.5 – no discrimination, 0.5–0.69 poor discrimination, 0.7–0.79 acceptable discrimination, 0.8–0.89 excellent discrimination, ≥ 0.9 extraordinary discrimination.

RESULTS

The optimal cut-off value was “12 repetitions” for 30 s-STST (sensitivity= 0.77; specificity= 0.67). Area under ROC curve was 0.77 (p < 0.05, %95 CI= [0.56 – 0.95]). Also, there was a significant correlation between 6MWT distance and 30 s-STST repetitions (r = 0.46; p < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

In patients who survived an MI, performing less than 12 repetitions in 30 s-STST indicated impaired functional exercise capacity. This cut-off value could be useful in identifying individuals that may require focused interventions to increase functional capacity.w
A NON-MOTORIZED TREADMILL VALIDATED FOR THE TRADITIONAL OVERGROUND 6-MIN WALK TEST
Authors: Opielinski Lauren E , Uhrich Toni D , Kroner Kamryn M , Lessila Sarah V , Papanek Paula E
Published: February 2024

https://youtu.be/Md1_zvpPsTc

BACKGROUND

The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a commonly used clinical and research test to assess aerobic capacity. However, in many settings, the 30-m corridor required to conduct the test may not be available. Evaluation of the use of a non-motorized treadmill as an alternative method has not been well studied. PURPOSE: This study compared the distances walked during the traditional (TRAD) 6MWT on a flat indoor surface to a non-motorized treadmill (NMT) to validate the use of the NMT as an alternative testing method.

METHODS

A total of 55 healthy adults (28 females) completed the TRAD 6MWT and NMT 6MWT during the same testing session (randomized order). The levels of agreement between the two methods were quantified using Lin’s concordance correlation coefficients. Additionally, a multiple linear regression was developed to predict TRAD 6MWT distance with covariates age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) from NMT distance walked.

RESULTS

The average TRAD distance walked was 630 m and the average NMT distance walked was 607 m. The mean difference of 23 m between the two methods was nonsignificant. There was good agreement between methods (rc = 0.84) showing no differences. A multiple linear regression was developed and revealed that NMT distance significantly predicted TRAD distance when controlling for age, sex, height, and weight (Standardized Beta = 0.791, p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION

The use of the NMT for 6MWT was deemed a valid and feasible replacement for the TRAD 6MWT based on the results of this study.
Reallabor Eckernförder Bucht 2030 – the first living lab covering sea, coast and land
Authors: Wagner-Ahlfs Christian , Ahrendt Kai , Bange Hermann , Bauer Kristine , Bruggaier Elisabeth , Imenkamp Charlotte , Junge Franziska , Karez Rolf , Kock Monika , Krost Peter , Malisch Carsten , Meichßner Rafael , Mühl Martina , Prowe Friederike , von Deimling Jens Schneider , Schubert Philipp , Wahl Martin , Weinberger Florian , Wenzel Christine
Published: February 2024

1.The living lab method (German: “Reallabor”) is a proven tool from sustainability research. Although it offers a lot of potential for application to complex challenges in marine conservation, it has scarcely been used in this context so far. 2.This article presents the project "Reallabor Eckernförder Bucht 2030", which is the first living lab addressing the areas of sea, coast and land together. 3.The project was developed in co-design between science, ministries and other stakeholders. 4.It was possible to show that the Living lab method is suitable for a multi-stakeholder dialogue with many interlinked challenges, e.g. agriculture, fisheries, nature protection and tourism.5.Synthesis and applications: The living lab method is suitable for addressing complex challenges addressing the areas of sea, coast and land together in a geographically limited space. A cooperation between science, society and administration helps to tackle environmental problems by identifying solutions that a) have a high societal acceptance, b) are based on interdisciplinary scientific knowledge, and c) fulfil administrative rules and conditions. The "Reallabor Eckernförder Bucht 2030" serves as a blueprint for projects also on international level.
NEW VIEWPOINT ERA OF WEATHER MONITORING: ARDUINO BASED PORTABLE WEATHER STATION DESIGN
Authors: Suryawijaya Tito Wira Eka , Laurent Fisichella Andrew , Ingsih Kusni
Published: February 2024

Weather changes play a crucial role in key sectors in Indonesia, such as agriculture and fisheries. However, limited weather data in all regions is an obstacle. This research proposes an innovative Arduino-based weather monitoring instrument that is flexible, economical and increases data availability in Indonesia. The ergonomic and flexible design of the Portable Weather Station allows mobility without dependence on building structures. With real-time monitoring using sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and wind direction, this tool provides comprehensive information. Field testing shows good operation. The diversity of sensor parameters and efficient design make the Portable Weather Station innovative. Optimizing energy use and integration of advanced technologies, such as remote monitoring and cloud data processing, are recommended. The benefits involve easy and accurate access to weather information, supporting vital sectors. With continuous monitoring and evaluation, the Portable Weather Station has the potential to be an effective solution in dynamic weather monitoring, advancing sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and environmental policy, and creating communities that are more resilient to climate and economic change.
OpenSAFELY: a platform for analysing electronic health records designed for reproducible research
Authors: Nab Linda , Schaffer Andrea , Hulme William J , DeVito Nicholas J , Dillingham Iain , Wiedemann Milan , Andews Colm , Curtis Helen , Fisher Louis , Green Amelia , Massey Jon , Walters Caroline , Higgins Rose , Cunningham Christine , Morley Jessica , Mehrkar Amir , Hart Liam , Davy Simon , Evans David , Hickman George , Inglesby Peter , Morton Caroline E , Smith Rebecca M , Ward Thomas , O'Dwyer Thomas , Maude Steven , Bridges Lucy , Butler-Cole Benjamin FC , Stables Catherine L , Stokes Pete , Bates Christopher , Cockburn Jonathan , Hester Frank , Parry John , Bhaskaran Krishnan , Schultze Anna , Rentsch Christopher T. , Mathur Rohini , Tomlinson Laurie , Williamson Elizabeth , Smeeth Liam , Walker Alex , Bacon Sebastian , MacKenna Brian , Goldacre Ben
Published: February 2024

Electronic health records (EHRs) and other administrative health data are increasingly used in research to generate evidence on the effectiveness, safety, and utilisation of medical products and services, and to inform public health guidance and policy. Reproducibility is a fundamental step for research credibility and promotes trust in evidence generated from EHRs. At present, ensuring research using EHRs is reproducible can be challenging for researchers. Research software platforms can provide technical solutions to enhance the reproducibility of research conducted using EHRs. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed the secure, transparent, analytic open-source software platform OpenSAFELY designed with reproducible research in mind. OpenSAFELY mitigates common barriers to reproducible research by: standardising key workflows around data preparation; removing barriers to code-sharing in secure analysis environments; enforcing public sharing of programming code and codelists; ensuring the same computational environment is used everywhere; integrating new and existing tools that encourage and enable the use of reproducible working practices; and providing an audit trail for all code that is run against the real data to increase transparency. This paper describes OpenSAFELY’s reproducibility-by-design approach in detail.
Working Paper: Challenges with Immigrant Students’ Data in NEPS
Authors: Caspari Claus , Marx Nicole
Published: February 2024

This Working Paper investigates possibilities for re-analyses of immigrant students' data from the German National Educational Panel Study (NEPS, Blossfeld & Roßbach, 2019). This study was conducted over a ten-year span from 2010-2020 and included numerous waves of data collection with the same learner groups. We considered the NEPS data a promising base for analyzing longitudinal data on immigrant learners compared to their non-immigrated cohorts and report on the results of these analyses elsewhere (Marx & Caspari, submitted). However, a number of challenges emerged in the process of data preparation. In this Working Paper, we provide more extensive information on the challenges we faced and how we dealt with them. In general, we consider three difficulties: Smaller than expected sample sizes of the available data, implausible data, and inconsistent within-subject variance.
Purification of the subtle realm through yagya - philosophical principles and implications for attaining universal peace and well-being (with reference to the teachings of Revered Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya)
Authors: Mishra Saurabh , Mishra Alka
Published: February 2024

Most of the problems of the present times may be attributed to the vitiated thought process and emotions of human beings. Be it the occurrence of physical or mental disorders at the individual level, or the problems in family, society, and the world, the root cause may be attributed to various kinds of vicious human tendencies like jealousy, ego, greed, discontentment, selfishness, etc. Although modern science now realizes the role of vicious human tendencies in the occurrence worldwide problems, yet, as of now, it doesn’t seem to have effective methods for the resolution of these vicious tendencies.Ancient Indian culture provides various methods for the resolution of vicious human tendencies, and yagya is one of the prime methodologies in this regard. Various aspects of yagya deal with the development of righteous values and virtuous tendencies in human beings, through the cleansing of the subtle realms of consciousness (thoughts and emotions), as well as the subtle environment. The present article described various dimensions of the philosophical principles of yagya associated with the purification of the subtle realms, as well as their implications.The basic principle of yagya represents and develops altruistic feelings and actions. The development of altruistic attitude leads to growth of benevolent sentiments and compassion, which can prevent the arousal of criminal tendencies. An outlook based on the philosophy of yagya can resolve war-like tensions prevalent in the modern world; it can promote sincere discussion on issues faced by humanity and their resolution. The philosophical principles associated with the fire ritual of yagya promote cooperation, sharing and benevolence. Fire of yagya imparts six philosophical teachings through its physical and subtle conduct; adoption of these teachings in one's nature can awaken righteous tendencies, leading to all-round peace and well-being. Various other components of the fire ritual like the herbal mixture, mantras, prayers, etc. contribute in cleansing the subtle realm.Thus, the philosophical principles of yagya, associated with the purification of subtle realm, can be effective in the development of righteous values and virtuous tendencies in human beings, which in turn can lead to the resolution of various problems faced by humanity today.
DeSci: From Oligopoly to Open Science
Authors: Firat Mehmet
Published: February 2024

This article discusses the issues with traditional scientific publishing and the solutions offered by DeSci. It covers problems caused by oligopoly in scientific publishing, author-reviewer-editor triangulation, predatory journals, and funding and resource allocation. These issues result in gated publishing, peer review bias, publish or perish culture, centralized funding, poor publication quality, low accessibility, low transparency, and low reproducibility. This study discusses DeSci's solutions to the aforementioned problems through blockchain technologies, including DAO, DBDAO, NFT, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, IP-NFT, and IPFS. Sample applications and projects are provided to illustrate these solutions. DeSci's solutions represent a transition from oligopoly in scientific production to the true Open Science era.
"Catastrophic" set size limits on infants’ capacity to represent objects: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Jenny , Kibbe Melissa M.
Published: February 2024

Decades of research has revealed that humans can concurrently represent small quantities of three-dimensional objects as those objects move through space or into occlusion. For infants (but not older children or adults), this ability apparently comes with a significant limitation: when the number of occluded objects exceeds three, infants experience what has been characterized as a “catastrophic” set size limit, failing to represent even the approximate quantity of the hidden array. Infants’ apparent catastrophic representational failures suggest a significant information processing limitation in the first years of life, and the evidence has been used as support for prominent theories of the development of object and numerical cognition. However, the evidence for catastrophic failure consists of individual small-n experiments that use null hypothesis significance testing to obtain null results (i.e., p > .05). Whether catastrophic representational failures are robust or reliable across studies, methods, and labs is not known. Here we report a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis to examine the strength of the evidence in favor of catastrophic representational failures in infancy. Our analysis of 22 experiments across 12 reports, with a combined total of n = 367 infants aged 10-20 months, revealed strong support for the evidence for catastrophic set size limits. A complementary analysis found moderate support for infants’ success when representing fewer than four objects. We discuss the implications of our findings for theories of object and numerical cognitive development.
The Rapid Sense of Direction (RSOD) Scale: a short and reliable measure of sense of direction.
Authors: Jaswal Tejdeep , Burles Ford , Iaria Giuseppe
Published: February 2024

In this study, we used a decade of data (N = 3794) to produce a short and reliable assessment of self-reported sense of direction. By using a measure of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), we shortened the Santa Barbara Sense of Direction Scale (SBSOD) to a 4-item scale that retains the strong internal consistency of the original SBSOD. The new scale remains sensitive to the well-known effects of sex on spatial orientation, as well as being sensitive to the presence of Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD), while maintaining the same pattern of association with a cognitive battery of computerized tasks measuring different spatial abilities. This shortened 4-item scale, which we have named the Rapid Sense of Direction Scale (RSOD), is practical for use in clinical settings or research with any time constraints to obtain a rapid assessment of an individual’s self-reported sense of direction.
Undemocratic and unequal countries experience more political hostility on social media – Evidence from 30 Countries
Authors: Bor Alexander , Marie Antoine , Pradella Lea , Petersen Michael Bang
Published: February 2024

Concern about the hostility of political discussions on social media is widespread. Dominant public and scholarly narratives frequently attribute this hostility to common features of large social media platforms (such as anonymity, recommendation algorithms and echo chambers), suggesting that hostility develops as people log on to such platforms. Yet, knowledge is extremely scarce about how the wider sociopolitical context influences this process, in part because of a limited research focus on a few Western countries. Here, we assess users’ experiences of online hostility in 30 countries across six continents (N = 15,202) to examine the role of the offline context. We develop the argument that online hostility may be driven by a minority of status-seeking individuals who are equally predisposed to be hostile in face-to-face and online political discussions and who are particularly likely to emerge in undemocratic and unequal environments. Consistent with this argument, the findings demonstrate that people in less democratic and less equal countries experience and engage in more political hostility on social media than people in more democratic and equal countries. Furthermore, we find that in all surveyed countries, people with strong status- seeking motivations are significantly more hostile both online and offline than people with low status-seeking motivations and that such individuals are more numerous in more un- democratic countries. Finally, we find that people in more undemocratic countries, despite more experiences with hostile online debates, are more likely to emphasize the liberating potential of social media. Overall, these findings demonstrate that online hostility cannot be understood without considering the role of the broader sociopolitical context and emphasize the pressing need for more culturally inclusive analyses of the impact of social media on societies and politics.
Das neue Recht auf schulische Bildung. Inhalt, Potenziale und offene Fragen
Authors: Hanschmann Felix
Published: February 2024

In seiner Entscheidung zu den pandemiebedingten Schulschließungen hat das Bundesverfassungsgericht im November 2021 erstmals ein im Grundgesetz garantiertes Recht auf schulische Bildung anerkannt. Der Beitrag beleuchtet die normative Herleitung und die einzelnen Gewährleistungsdimensionen des Grundrechts. Gefragt wird nach dessen innovativem Potenzial insbesondere im Hinblick auf den Abbau von Benachteiligungen im deutschen Schulsystem. Fragen, die das Bundesverfassungsgericht offengelassen hat, werden thematisiert und damit der Bedarf für die weitere Konkretisierung des Grundrechts aufgezeigt.
Interpretations of Hegel’s Philosophy After his Death
Authors: Latifi Blerim
Published: February 2024

This research paper deals with the different interpretations of Hegel’s philosophy which followed his death. In these interpretations, the assumption that with Hegel’s death his philosophy had also come to an end, is very much present. We find this view also in the works of influential thinkers of the 19th century such as Søren Kierkegaard, Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche. Each of them considered philosophizing as the ultimate venture beyond Hegel’s thought. However, in the meanwhile, Hegel’s philosophy — despite heavy philosophical and ideological criticism — will undergo a great renaissance in philosophical discussions both in and outside of universities. In this paper, the reasons and arguments for this renaissance are discussed as is also the theoretical relevance that Hegel’s philosophy continues to enjoy to this very day in contemporary debates in the fields of philosophy and the social sciences. These debates include not only the fundamental issues of social and political philosophy, but also epistemological issues and issues on the philosophy of mind.
St. Ignatius of Loyola in the Current of Grace
Authors: Čunčić Marica
Published: February 2024

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a current of grace for the whole Church. It is the experience of a personal Pentecost, baptism in the Holy Spirit. St. Ignatius’ life and apostolate were embedded in this current of grace to the extent that he could be the patron of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Analyses of reliable sources prove this thesis.
Effects of Customer Experience in Post-purchase Behavior
Authors: Hoang Truong Trong , Hoang Thuy Dam Luong , Nguyen Ha Thu
Published: February 2024

Vietnamese universities are progressing remarkably in the list of top universities inthe world. In order to obtain this achievement, Vietnamese universities havefocused on improving lecturers’ capabilities, infrastructure, academic training andresearch quality… In the context of education in Vietnam, library service is animportant factor which contributes to ranking index, attracts new enrollments anddifferentiates from other institutions. To find the best way to enhance students’ postpurchasebehaviours, the study examined students’ experience factors thatsignificantly affect post-purchase behaviours by proposing an analytical frameworkadopted from EXQ model. Data collected from 570 students studying in Vietnameseuniversities were analysed through structural equation modelling (SEM). Theresults show that post-purchase experience has a positive impact on students’satisfaction, loyalty and word of mouth. By emphasizing the role of studentexperience, this study provides valuable managerial implications and contributes tothe literature by suggesting a new analytical framework for measuring customerexperience and post-purchase customer behaviour in the library service.
Student Orientation Recommender System using TOPSIS and AHP
Authors: Ouatik Farouk , Erritali Mohammed , Ouatik Fahd , Jourhmane Mostafa
Published: February 2024

The process of traditional school guidance is carried out by specialists. They make astudy of the student files based on the marks of the first year and the second year ofthe baccalaureate. Considering the progressive number of students and also the lack oftime to make the decision, as the selection of the specialty has a great effect on theacademic course of the students, we have realized a system of specialtyrecommendation, to computerize the orientation process and save time. But the majorproblem is that the students do not care about this process and pay no attention to itdespite its importance. As well as the software which makes the orientation ischargeable.To order these specialties to take the best specialty. We have arrived at aproblem of multi-criteria which makes it impossible to make a decision with thesecriteria. Because these criteria do not have the same importance and also are notcompatible, as there are criteria that must be maximum and other criteria must beminimal. To solve this problem, two systems of orientation and academicreorientation of students have been implemented. In both systems, the SMOTEmethod has been used to balance the learning data in the preprocessing phase. Then inthe treatment phase, we sorted the specialties using in the first system, a hybridizationof TOPSIS method and the information gain to find the weights of the criteria used,and in the second system, we used a hybridization of the AHP method andinformation gain. The results obtained indicate that before balancing data using the SMOTE method, the total accuracy of TOPSIS (84.20%) is higher than the total accuracy of AHP (83.71%). After applying balancing data using the SMOTE method,the total accuracy has increased. The total accuracy of TOPSIS (91.35%) is alsohigher than the total accuracy of AHP (90.83%). For the complexity of the twomethods, it is related to the number of criteria and the number of alternatives. If thenumber of criteria is more than 10 criteria, the complexity of TOPSIS is less than thecomplexity of AHP, and vice versa. The complexity of the two methods also dependson the number of alternatives, if the number of alternatives exceeds 10, the TOPSISmethod becomes more complex than the AHP method. In general, the system basedon TOPSIS method and the information gain is more precise than the system based onthe AHP method and the information gain. But the complexity of the AHP method isless than the complexity of the TOPSIS method.
Understanding Document Thematic Structure
Authors: Osuntoki Seun , Odumuyiwa Victor , Sennaike Oladipupo
Published: February 2024

The increasing usage of the Internet and other digital platforms has brought in the eraof big data with the attending increase in the quantity of unstructured data that isavailable for processing and storage. However, the full benefits of analyzing this largequantity of unstructured data will not be realized without proper techniques andalgorithms. Topic modeling algorithms have seen a major success in this area. Differenttopic modeling algorithms exist and each one either employs probabilistic or linearalgebra approaches. Recent reviews on topic modeling algorithms dwell majorly onprobabilistic methods without giving proper treatment to the linear-algebra-basedalgorithms. This review explores linear-algebra-based topic models as well asprobability-based topic models. An overview of how models generated by each of thesealgorithms represent document thematic structure is also presented
Evaluating Compromise in Social Choice Functions
Authors: Hatzivelkos Aleksandar , Maretić Marcel
Published: February 2024

We investigate the notion of compromise in the strict preferential voting setting. Weintroduce divergence as an inverse measure of compromise in a collection of strictpreferential votes. Classical functions of social choice theory are analyzed with respectto divergence. New social welfare functions and new social choice functions with theobjective of compromise are defined directly from optimization of divergence and lateranalyzed with respect to the common desiderata of social choice theory. For a verynatural function, a simple divergence minimizer, we prove it satisfies the properties ofanonymity, neutrality, consistence, and continuity. Consequently, according toYoung’s theorem of characterization it follows that this function is a scoring pointfunction. Its scoring point vector is also given. Finally, we discuss the parameter p inthe divergence measure which was introduced to address vagueness and fuzziness ofcompromise and to control for a variety of intended levels of compromise.
The Relationship of Intergenerational Perceptions of Work Ethics and Workplace Deviation Behaviors in Academic Staff
Authors: Arar Eda Sultan , Şahin Serap
Published: February 2024

The aim of the research is to examine the work ethics perceptions of academics fromdifferent generations and the relationship between these perceptions and workplacedeviation behaviors. In line with the purpose, the questionnaire prepared by using 5questions with demographic variables, academic ethical values scale and workplacedeviation behavior scale were applied to 472 academicians working at state universitiesin Ankara and the nearby provinces. The results revealed moderately negativerelationship between academic ethical values and one of its sub-dimensions which isthe values for the institution and workplace deviation behaviors. Moreover, weak andstrong negative relationships were found between academic ethical values and othersub-factors of workplace deviation behaviors. Intergenerational differences were foundbetween academic ethical values and academic ethical values towards the teachingprocess and serious workplace deviation towards the organization, and betweenacademic ethical values towards colleagues and deviant behaviors towards theorganization.
The Impact of Organizational Support and Employee Attitude to Innovative Work Behavior Mediating Role of Psychologic Empowerment
Authors: Pratiwi Nimas Aryany , Fatimah Siti , Susilo April Kukuh
Published: February 2024

Concerning the human aspect of organizational sustainability, this study aims tocomprehensively examine organizational support (OS), employee attitude (EA),psychological empowerment (PE), and innovative work behavior (IWB). This studyanalyzes the relationship between OS, EA, and IWB in flexible manufacturing systems(FMS) and focuses on PE's role as a mediator between OS and EA. By dividing OS intoperceived supervisor support (PSS) and procedural justice (PJ) and dividing EA into asense of belonging (SB) and sense of awe (SA). A questionnaire was used to survey341 participants from 23 teams employed in 9 large manufacturing enterprises inIndonesia. Eight Hypotheses were examined with Structural Equation Modeling(SEM). Results demonstrated that OS significantly affects EA and IWB, and PEmediates OS and EA through IWB. In this article, we seek to empirically test the entirebelonging dimension of the OS as it relates to EA and IWB. These variables werechosen because they have well-documented pragmatic value for organizations. Theyalso have reliable and valid relationships with various organizational support concepts.Future studies should include more variables for determining OS and EA to providefurther context for organizational sustainability studies, particularly in FMStransitioningindustries.
O NÍVEL DE DEPENDÊNCIA DE IDOSOS E O REFLEXO NOS HÁBITOS DE VIDA DE SEUS CUIDADORES
Authors: Da Silva Leão Bruna , Cristine Vilhena de Lima Tainá , Lorrane de Souza Araújo Yasmin , Prestes da Silva Melo Débora
Published: February 2024

Este estudo tem como motivação principal a pesquisa voltada para o nível de dependência do paciente com Doença de Parkinson (DP) e/ou Doença de Alzheimer (DA) e qual sua interferência sob a sobrecarga no cuidador familiar, para assim subsidiar de base para possíveis estratégias de cuidados prestados e autocuidado do doente crônico.  O objetivo deste estudo é identificar a relação do grau de dependência dos pacientes idosos portadores de Parkinson e Alzheimer, com o desgaste e sobrecarga vivenciada pelos cuidadores. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo com abordagem quantitativa que foi realizado por meio de entrevistas, através de ligações e aplicativos virtuais de conversa, com cuidadores familiares. Durante o decorrer da pesquisa foi selecionada e utilizada uma amostra de 18 cuidadores familiares que atendiam aos critérios de inclusão do estudo, utilizando a aplicação do Índice de Barthel, no qual analisa 10 atividades comuns e rotineiras. Observou-se que a dependência dos idosos portadores de DP e/ou DA, afeta diretamente a maneira que os seus cuidadores se relacionam em seu meio social, o tornando muito limitado e transformando o idoso no indivíduo central de sua atenção e vínculo social. No que se refere ao grau de dependência sob o cuidador familiar, observou-se que a maioria apresentou um grau de dependência considerado grave, e em seguida um grau leve de dependência, sendo a atividade em que em sua maioria apresentou total dependência foi a higiene pessoal.
GESTÃO E SABOR
Authors: Silva de Oliveira Marques Ellen , Da Silva Ribeiro Diana , Silva de Almeida Daniele
Published: February 2024

Este artigo científico é resultado do projeto de extensão elaborado pelo Instituto Federal do Amazonas campus Itacoatiara. A motivação do estudo ocorreu devido a abrangência dos resultados, cuja relevância social foi satisfatória para os envolvidos. O projeto teve como principal objetivo possibilitar o desenvolvimento de habilidades de gestão empreendedora a 20 mulheres do município de Itacoatiara-AM, por meio de um curso com foco na economia solidária gerando a produção de bolos e doces artesanais. Ainda, os objetivos específicos buscaram fomentar o desenvolvimento de novas empreendedoras, capacitar e desenvolver um plano de negócio eficiente, bem como compreender o empreendedorismo, associativismo e cooperativismo na dimensão da economia solidária. A metodologia adotada para o desenvolvimento das atividades foi pautada em encontro formativo para apresentação do projeto, após, iniciaram as aulas teóricas do curso no período de 13 de outubro a 24 de novembro de 2022. Por fim, ocorreu a mostra dos produtos confeccionados. Já para o desenvolvimento metodológico do artigo, utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica em torno dos conceitos estudados. Os resultados fomentaram a gestão de negócios, o empreendedorismo e empoderamento feminino, bem como a compreensão do empreendedorismo ancorado nos valores da economia solidária como instrumento de fortalecimento da base social, para se obter relações justas e éticas em vista do bem comum.
CLUBE DE EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Cavalcante Lacerda Junior Jose , Soares Machado Ana Lúcia , Laborda Costa Maria Érica , Souza Santos Giuliana
Published: February 2024

As problemáticas ambientais, intensificadas nas últimas décadas, têm se constituído um dos maiores desafios do século XXI. Criar estratégias de conhecimento (aspecto cognitivo) e de sensibilização (aspecto afetivo) devem incidir modos e maneiras da formação de todos os cidadãos. O relato, ora destacado, objetiva apresentar as experiências vivenciadas no Projeto de Extensão Clube de Educação Ambiental, desenvolvido no âmbito do Instituto Federal do Amazonas, campus Manaus Distrito Industrial (CMDI), no decorrer de 2021 e 2022. O referido projeto teve como finalidade construir práticas de Educação Ambiental que promovam sensibilização e comportamentos pró-ambientais a partir de diversas ações como formação, intervenção, divulgação ambiental e pesquisa de percepção entre os organizadores do projeto, isto é, estudantes da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT). Para tanto, se estruturou e desenvolveu a partir de três etapas: i) encontros formativos com seus organizadores; ii) divulgação na rede social; iii) intervenção com os parceiros. Como resultado, pode-se destacar que o interesse dos envolvidos em terem acesso a conteúdos e práticas que visam a Educação Ambiental torna-se mais efetivo à medida em que tais sujeitos estejam inseridos e mobilizados em coletivos que fundamentam e orientam essa práxis.
ARTESANATO EM MACRAMÊ COMO INSTRUMENTO DE GERAÇÃO DE RENDA E EMPODERAMENTO DE MULHERES EM VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE EIRUNEPÉ-AM
Authors: Muniz de Queiroz Thaís , Lima da Silva Antônia Ketelly , De Lucena Rodrigues Ana Maria , Costa de Sousa Antônia Erica
Published: February 2024

O curso “Artesanato Têxtil em Macramê” fez parte das ações de extensão desenvolvidas no IFAM – Campus Eirunepé e teve como objetivo qualificar profissionalmente, por meio do ensino da técnica artesanal Macramê, mulheres desempregadas em situação de vulnerabilidade social, priorizando companheiras ou familiares de pessoas privadas de liberdade, sob custódia da Justiça, no município de Eirunepé/AM. O Macramê é uma técnica manual têxtil em que peças decorativas e de uso pessoal são tecidas com cordões e barbantes utilizando somente as mãos, sem o auxílio de instrumentos. O curso foi ofertado na modalidade presencial, majoritariamente em caráter de oficinas, seguindo os passos da metodologia de Avaliação e Reconhecimento de Aprendizagem Prévia (ARAP), que preconiza estratégias de acesso, permanência e êxito adequadas à realidade local e ao público-alvo. Durante as oficinas, as participantes aprenderam os nós básicos do macramê e confeccionaram seis peças. Paralelamente, noções de empreendedorismo, economia solidária e temáticas transversais foram abordadas por meio de palestras e debates. Ao final do curso, as participantes expuseram suas peças na V Feira Empreendedora do IFAM Campus Eirunepé, onde realizaram suas primeiras vendas. A qualificação profissional e o espaço de convivência propiciados pelo projeto abriram novas possibilidades de geração de renda, valorização, autoestima, interação social e autonomia para as mulheres atendidas.
AÇÕES SOBRE A IMPORTÂNCIA E O USO CORRETO DE AGROTÓXICOS NA AGRICULTURA
Authors: Augusto Ferraz Rafael , De Jesus dos Santos Gato Renilda , Dos Santos Araújo Hélber , De Almeida Trovão Isabelly , Motha Barbosa Kennedy
Published: February 2024

É fato que alguns produtos utilizados na agricultura podem ser tóxicos e persistentes, causando efeitos adversos sobre a saúde humana e o meio ambiente, quando não respeitadas as orientações corretas de aplicação e manuseio. Visando a prática de uma agricultura sustentável, esse projeto veio para promover ações de treinamento e conscientização sobre a importância do uso de agrotóxicos na agricultura e sobre o seu uso correto como boas práticas de aquisição, manuseio, descarte e uso dos equipamentos de proteção individual (EPI). Os alunos participantes puderam vivenciar na prática a realidade do município em que estão inseridos, associada ao conteúdo estudado em sala de aula e ainda difundir as pesquisas mais recentes acerca do tema proposto, trazendo mais segurança à saúde humana e ao meio ambiente, no combate às pragas e às doenças agrícolas. Com esse trabalho foi possível fazer ações de sensibilização junto à comunidade, relativas ao uso de defensivos, de forma a orientar os produtores a utilizá-los de forma racional a fim de atingir maior produtividade e preservação ambiental.
“MOBILIZAÇÃO” COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE REFLEXÃO SOBRE O ÍNDICE DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA
Authors: Solano Souza Allan , Alves da Silva Ciclene , Azevedo de Araújo Dulcileide , Beatriz Fernandes Maria
Published: February 2024

Este artigo adota uma perspectiva de escrita colaborativa típica de estudos qualitativos que se estruturam a partir de revisões teóricas acerca da problemática em foco, combinada com a exposição e análise de uma experiência desenvolvida pelo projeto de extensão "MobilizAção", vinculado à Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. As atividades do projeto são desenvolvidas por meio de oficinas que mobilizam reflexões críticas sobre o uso dos resultados do IDEB. O referencial teórico escolhido para este trabalho considera que as avaliações estão cada vez mais presentes no nosso cotidiano e sendo utilizadas das mais diversas formas. Diante dessa realidade, as discussões sobre esses indicadores tornam-se fundamentais para refletirmos sobre a direção que as avaliações externas estão levando a qualidade da educação. Embora não possamos escapar delas, devemos compreender de forma crítica seus resultados e a forma como estes vêm sendo utilizados.
SELICA IFAM – CITA
Authors: Reis Osaki Keziane , Ziemniczak Kaline , Ferronatto Francener Sandro , Tatsuta Yamane Baptista de Souza Rondon
Published: February 2024

O presente relato tem o objetivo de descrever as experiências vivenciadas por alunos do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Agrárias do Instituto Federal do Amazonas Campus Itacoatiara – IFAM CITA ao participarem do 1° Seminário de Licenciatura em Ciências Agrárias – SELICA, realizado em outubro de 2022, concomitantemente à Semana Nacional de Ciências e Tecnologia – SNCT. O evento foi desenvolvido em duas etapas: a primeira realizada no próprio Instituto, onde os alunos da licenciatura participaram de palestras, oficinas e minicurso, montaram materiais didáticos que seriam utilizados nas oficinas realizadas nas escolas públicas. A segunda etapa foi a realização do evento SELICA nas comunidades. O seminário tratou de diversos temas e mostras de trabalhos como Taxidermia, Exsicata de plantas, projetos de extensão e experimentos de química, biologia e física, em três escolas rurais do município, sendo elas, a Escola Estadual Sérgio Mendonça de Aquino – na vila de Novo Remanso, Escola Estadual Anília Nogueira da Silva - na comunidade Costa da Conceição, Escola Municipal Dom Pedro I – na comunidade São João do Araçá. O SELICA teve o objetivo aproximar os alunos das escolas públicas do município e região do ambiente universitário, promovendo a democratização do conhecimento, oportunizando aos acadêmicos a complementação da prática docente por meio a elaboração e promoção das oficinas com os alunos participantes, no desenvolvimento de habilidades como liderança, criatividade e dinamismo. A participação no evento SELICA contribuiu ainda mais na construção e formação dos Licenciandos em Ciências Agrárias.
GAME NA ZOOTECNIA
Authors: Corsino Ribeiro Jéssica , Oliveira da Silva Emily , Oliveira da Silva Evely , Ferronatto Francener Sandro , Tatsuta Yamane Baptista de Souza Rondon
Published: February 2024

O presente relato de experiência é fruto de um projeto de extensão, onde os alunos experimentaram um aprendizado prazeroso, significativo e envolvente, através de um jogo de cartas aos moldes do Super Trunfo. O jogo foi estruturado com base nas disciplinas de Produção Animal, que, dentre outros assuntos, aborda sobre produção de ruminantes e aquicultura. Inicialmente, a equipe do projeto realizou pesquisas sobre as principais raças de bovinos, ovinos e caprinos, assim como as espécies de peixes de maior importância brasileira. A partir desses dados, as cartas foram confeccionadas com o auxílio da plataforma online de criação de designs gráficos Canva®. Para avaliar a sua utilização no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, foi aplicado um questionário prévio com os alunos do primeiro ano de agropecuária, do Instituto Federal do Amazonas, Campus Itacoatiara, objetivando identificar quantas raças de bovinos e espécies de peixes eles conheciam; em seguida, aplicou-se o jogo durante algumas aulas e, novamente, o questionário. Os resultados demonstraram que a maioria dos alunos assimilaram as informações presentes nas cartas, incrementando-as na sua aprendizagem. O jogo, também, foi levado a três escolas rurais e apresentado aos alunos do ensino fundamental, para demonstrar alguns dos conteúdos abordados no curso de agropecuária e estimular o interesse desses alunos pelos cursos ofertados no Instituto. Assim, a utilização deste jogo como ferramenta didática permitiu um engajamento e participação dos alunos do curso técnico em agropecuária no processo ensino-aprendizagem, gerando conhecimento e diversão, além de uma atividade de extensão com alunos das escolas rurais.
Family Empowerment and Role Transformation: Observations on the Importance of Religion
Authors: Berghout Abdelaziz , Ouahiba Saoudi
Published: February 2024

This article examines the concept of family empowerment and role transformation from an Islamic perspective, emphasising the need for integrated value-driven frameworks to address issues of family roles and empowerment. The literature on the subject reveals that studies and research on family empowerment have increased in recent years, enshrining the discourse, and providing insights and solutions to the questions associated with family empowerment. There are numerous efforts in the Islamic world to strengthen family empowerment within the Islamic worldview and cultural context. The article goes on to explain the main elements that comprise the Islamic perspective of family empowerment, as well as how role transformation is required if we are to advance the cause of empowerment. The article concluded that Islam emphasises the importance of understanding the goals and roles of family as a social entity and agent entrusted with the mission of Istikhalf (vicegerency) and I'mar (civilisation) on earth. This implies a more complex articulation of family roles, one that connects them to the higher goals of Islam on the one hand and to human and family well-being on the other.
Empowering Mothers Against A Malaysian Societal Convention: An Islamic Perspective
Authors: Hassan Nur Jannah
Published: February 2024

A significant way-forward to Malaysia’s development is to increase economic opportunities for women. Having greater women participations in the workforce potentially enhances the country’s prospects for growth. Various agencies work towards increasing women’s participations in the labour force. Malaysian society has also grown to expect that women ‘work’ to contribute to the family’s economy, and to the nation’s—the belief that has somewhat become a convention. However, it is observed that the race to get women to ‘roll-up her sleeves’ economically, is not without worrying downside trends, even at the current rate of only 55.5% of Malaysian women in the labour force. Are we overlooking an important and crucial factor in the equation for Nation-building? Material and Methods. This paper attempts to examine the fundamental aspects of motherhood, especially early motherhood, as an important and crucial factor that is under-emphasized.  The paper will also deliberate on how the above has affected individuals’ and families’ well-beings, thus putting constrains and conflicts in the family, society, and the Nation at large. The paper employs analyses of relevant news and journal articles, observations of day-to-day realities and social media feeds to discover the situation at hand. Finally, it draws guidance from references in the Qur’an and Prophetic tradition to propose a more realistic, well-balanced approach. Conclusion. The demand to get women’s economic participation towards National growth is real. However, this must be in such ways as to not endanger and threaten personal, familial, and societal holistic well beings. The roles of motherhood, especially early motherhood must be included in the equation. Thus, the necessity to empower women to reconsider their priorities—be it against societal convention. Afterall, Nation-building requires far more than economic prosperity.
¡Cómo hemos cambiado! La respuesta política de la Unión Europea ante la invasión rusa de Ucrania
Authors:   Universidad Complutense, Guinea Mercedes
Published: February 2024

La Unión Europea se ha visto fuertemente afectada por el conflicto derivado de la invasión rusa de Ucrania de 2022, que no solo amenaza su seguridad, sino que cuestiona su propio modelo. En este artículo analizamos los elementos de innovación que entraña la respuesta de la UE a la guerra en Ucrania. En una primera dimensión, estudiamos los aspectos institucionales relativos a las “politics”, donde puede verificarse un desarrollo de la PESC. En segundo lugar, analizamos las políticas formuladas para incidir en el conflicto, tanto las actuaciones políticas contra Rusia, como las medidas de apoyo a Ucrania. Se detectan muchos elementos de innovación que muestran una gran ambición, compromiso y determinación por parte de los Estados miembros que atestigua que son conscientes de que en Ucrania se juega su futuro.
La Unión Europea y la Justicia Penal Internacional en Ucrania: Más allá del deber
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Educación a distancia (UNED), Quesada Carmen
Published: February 2024

Históricamente, la Unión Europea ha constituido un gran apoyo para la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), tanto en su nacimiento, como en la integridad de su instrumento constitutivo (el Estatuto de Roma), así como en el desarrollo de sus funciones. Sin embargo, la agresión de la Federación Rusa a Ucrania ha propiciado el cumplimiento de un nuevo papel de la Unión Europea en su relación con la CPI y en la lucha contra la impunidad de los crímenes internacionales más graves cometidos en dicho conflicto. En este sentido, está siendo decisiva la actuación de Eurojust como centro de armonización de los esfuerzos investigadores en relación con los crímenes cometidos en Ucrania. Igualmente, la puesta en marcha de otros mecanismos novedosos por parte de la Unión Europea (un Equipo Conjunto de Investigación, una Base de Datos de Pruebas de Crímenes Internacionales de Especial Gravedad y un Centro Internacional para el enjuiciamiento del crimen de Agresión) revelan la consolidación de un rol inédito de la UE en la lucha contra la impunidad.