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Protecting Abused, Neglected, and Abandoned Children: A Proposal for Provisional Out-of-State Kinship Placements Pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Authors: Lore John
Published: September 2024

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children deals with the interstate placement of abused, neglected and abandoned children. This article addresses the critical need for reform of the Interstate Compact and attempts to tackle its most serious flaw-the lack of a provisional placement for children awaiting approval of out-of-state kinship placements. The recently enacted Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006 (the "Act") is seriously flawed to the detriment of one of our country's most vulnerable groups and the very population it is designed to protect-children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. This article criticizes the Act and Mther current reform efforts and proposes a provisional placement system that would allow children to be immediately placed with family members across state lines. The implementation of a provisional placement will: (1) encourage many courts who are currently ignoring the mandates of the Interstate Compact to comply with its provisions; (2) minimize the trauma associated with being separated from a biological parent; (3) enhance the likelihood that siblings can remain together while in foster placement; (4) decrease the overall number of placements to which a child is subjected; and (5) free up scarce traditional foster placements for other child placements.
SIBERIA MEMORANDUM CONTENT (MARCH 1918) AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE UNDER BRITISH POLICY FORMATION CONTEXT IN SIBERIA
Authors: Sergey Alekseevich
Published: September 2024

The paper examines the Siberia memorandum of the Intelligence Bureau of the British Department of Information in the context of the history of the British policy of intervention in Siberia. The purpose of the study is to analyze the content and determine the significance of this document for organizing the intervention of the United Kingdom in the Russian region. When writing the paper, the methods of content analysis and systems method were used: the first method allowed to reveal and study in detail the text of the Siberia memorandum, the second showed the relationship of its content with the military-political and international situation in the first half of March 1918. The memorandum consists of two parts. The first part, dated March 14, 1918, presents the characteristics of the geography, history and population of Siberia, and also sets out the prospects for the implementation of Japanese intervention in this region; the second part, dated March 19, 1918, touches on the development of trade in Siberia before the First World War and the political situation in the region before and after the February Revolution. According to the Intelligence Bureau, the region was attractive from an economic point of view. The idea of Siberia possibly entering the German sphere of influence was briefly mentioned. In the context of the continuation of the First World War and the withdrawal of Soviet Russia from it, the Siberia memorandum corresponded to the current agenda of the War Cabinet of D. Lloyd George: the preparation and implementation of the British policy of intervention in the Russian region. The document helped to define the motive and goal of this policy: the fear of Siberia with all its resources falling under German control and the prevention of such a development. The information contained in the Siberia memorandum was of great importance for the development of the British foreign policy of intervention, which later became one of the factors of the Civil War in Siberia.
HISTORICAL CONTINUITY OF REGIONAL AGRARIAN EDUCATION
Authors: Goncharenko Ol'ga
Published: September 2024

Education is one of the most sustainable social institutions of society and allows maintaining the achieved level and ensuring changes based on continuity. The purpose of the study is to determine the trends and main forms of historical continuity in the development of regional agricultural education. The object of the study is the State Agrarian University of the Northern Trans-Urals of the city of Tyumen, tracing its history back to the Tyumen Aleksandrovsky Real School, founded in 1879. The study used a historical and pedagogical approach. The research methodology included both historical and general scientific methods. The scientific novelty of the study consists in determining the trend of continuity of regional agricultural education, which consists in a consistent increase in the scientific, educational and all-Russian status of the educational institution in question while maintaining the value foundations of education of the agricultural intelligentsia at different stages of its formation. It has been established that continuity in the system of agricultural education is manifested in the system-activity approach to the system of functioning of the educational institution. The professionalism of the teaching staff, the preservation of the value norms laid down by the Russian pedagogical school and outstanding teachers-researchers, one of whom is rightfully considered the first director of the real school Ivan Yakovlevich Slovtsov, created the conditions for the transfer to subsequent generations of such pedagogical forms of continuity as a practice-oriented approach to teaching, group work with the student audience, expeditionary activities, museum, methodological and educational work aimed at the development of personal qualities and creative abilities of students. The author of the paper concluded that teachers and faculty brought innovation to educational and scientific activities, but at the same time, having
HISTORY OF FISHERY DEVELOPMENT OF THE KRASNOYARSK HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION RESERVOIR
Authors: Gaidin Sergey , Severyanov Mikhail
Published: September 2024

The construction of hydroelectric power plants on the rivers of the Soviet Union was accompanied by the creation of reservoirs, which were supposed to be used for the development of water transport, irrigation of fields and meadows, and also for fish farming. After the end of the recovery period, when the country's top leadership proclaimed a course for the accelerated development of the eastern regions of the country, in order to create their energy base, the construction of the Irkutsk hydroelectric power plant on the Angara in 1950, the Bratsk hydroelectric power plant on the Yenisei in 1956 was started. The USSR Ministry of Energy and Electrification was supposed to simultaneously with the damming of rivers at the expense of estimates for the construction of power plants, put into operation fish farms on the created reservoirs. In 1962, responsibility for the development of fish farming in the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station reservoir was assigned to the Yenisei Basin Administration for the Protection, Reproduction of Fish Stocks and Regulation of Fisheries (Yeniseirybvod), established in the Krasnoyarsk Region. The complexity of fish farming in the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station reservoir was due to the fact that no forests were cut down during the preparation of its bed for flooding and 0.47 million m³ of wood was submerged. Decomposition of wood, products of economic activity, erosion of the coastline and many other factors had a negative impact on the quality of the water. The paper considers measures to study the reservoir, stock it with different species of fish, create artificial reservoirs, and conduct experimental catches of introduced fish. As practice has shown, the results of fish catch predicted by research organizations turned out to be overly optimistic. Despite the attempt to exterminate roach and perch in order to preserve the food supply for more valuable fish introduced into the reservoir, by the end of the period under review, the Krasnoyarsk Reservoir remained a low-productivity roach-perch reservoir.
Review of the monograph by V.V. Prokhorov V.V. "Small-scale credit institutions of the Russian Empire: from estate banks to credit cooperatives and their unions"
Authors: Panteleev Vladimir
Published: September 2024

Prokhorov V.V. Institutions of small credit of the Russian Empire: from estate banks to credit cooperatives and their unions: monograph / V.V. Prokhorov; SibGU named after M.F. Reshetnev. -- Krasnoyarsk, 2023. – 263 p.
Artificial intelligence scribe: A new era in medical documentation
Authors: Nawab Khalid
Published: September 2024

The high workloads involved in clinical documentation represent one of the major factors contributing to the significant escalation of clinician burnout. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has provided new avenues for relieving this burden by automating certain tasks like clinical documentation through the generation of clinical notes from a transcript of a clinical encounter. The advances in large language models (LLMs) have led to the emergence of such startups, but they come with their own set of challenges, predominantly surrounding the concerns of documentation accuracy, completeness, and data security. These can be addressed with a multi-faceted approach which could include fine-tuning the currently available models; using domain-specific models and in-house AI systems to ensure data security; and involving smaller LLMs and clinicians in the development and implementation of such systems. We can imagine a future where these systems are deeply incorporated into electronic health records, providing not only automated clinical documentation but also improving Clinical Decision Support systems, research, and patient communication.
Exploring the viability of robotic technology integrated with Vivaldi artificial intelligence for functional assessment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Luca Casiraghi Jacopo , Lizio Andrea , Bolognini Silvia , Tessaro David , Xia Matteo , Sommavilla Giacomo , Cestari Matteo , Carraro Elena , Gerardi Francesca , Regondi Stefano , Pugliese Raffaele , Ada Sansone Valeria , Cerri Federica
Published: September 2024

In this study, we explore the feasibility and efficacy of leveraging Sanbot Elf – a humanoid intelligent assistive robot – integrated with artificial intelligence (AI), specifically the Vivaldi AI system, for functional assessment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. Our investigation involves evaluating and comparing the performance of the Sanbot Elf in administering the ALS Functional Rating Scale–Revised (ALSFRS-R) to that of human operators, using a structured format where patients respond with either “yes” or “no” answers. This approach is intentionally adopted to minimize ambiguity in patient responses. Patients were given the option to respond either verbally or by utilizing the touchscreen display, particularly beneficial for those experiencing dysarthria or hypophonia. In addition, we examined patient emotional responses to this novel approach. A cohort of 28 ALS patients participated in the study, with a subset undergoing longitudinal follow-up assessments. Our results demonstrate strong agreement between human and robotic administrations of the ALSFRS-R, indicating the potential for AI-enabled robotics to accurately assess ALS functional status. Furthermore, the patients’ feedback underscores their acceptability of this technology as a supportive tool in healthcare settings. Our findings also highlight the potential benefits of employing robotic devices with algorithmic capabilities, such as the binary tree method, in hospitals. Moreover, such integration has the potential to alleviate operators’ workload. Importantly, this research contributes to the burgeoning field of AI-enabled healthcare operations, highlighting the promising role of robotic systems in enhancing functional assessment and management of ALS.
Limon Kabuğu Tozundan Efervesan Tablet Yapımı Sürecinde Fiziksel, Kimyasal Değişikliklerin Ve Antimikrobiyal Etkinin Araştırılması
Authors: Korkmaz Serpil
Published: September 2024

Turunçgillerin kabuğu genellikle kalın ve lifli yapıdadır. Bu özellik, meyveleri koruyarak uzun süre taze kalmasını sağlar. Ayrıca biyoaktif bileşen bakımından meyve içeriğine göre daha zengin olması nedeniyle değerlendirilmesine yönelik çalışmalar artmıştır. Bitkisel kökenli gıda takviyeleri daha çok tercih edilmekte olup; özellikle suda çözünür efervesan tabletlerin, yutma güçlüğünü ortadan kaldırması ve hızlı emilim gibi avantajları bilinmektedir. Bundan dolayı limon kabukları uygun koşullarda kurutulup efervesan tablet haline getirilerek yapısındaki faydalı etken maddelerden daha verimli bir şekilde yararlanmak hedeflenmiştir. Sitrik asit ve NaHCO3 bazının nötrleşmesi efervesan tabletin prensibini oluşturmaktadır. Bu bileşenler önce kübik sonra V karıştırıcıda karıştırılıp homojenize edilmiş; ısıl işlemle de partiküllerin kaynaşması sağlanmıştır. Limon kabukları, 50°C’de etüvde kurutularak toz haline getirilip, standart boyut büyüklüğü için eleme işlemi yapılmıştır. Limon kabuğu tozu da eklenen içerik manuel tablet basma makinasında el yordamıyla preslenip tablet eldesi gerçekleşmiştir. Limon kabuğunun efervesan tablete dönüşümü sırasında içerik ve etki değişiminin yararlanılabilir olduğunu kanıtlamak için analizler yapılmıştır. Fenolik madde, Askorbik asit, mineral madde miktar analizi ve antioksidan özellik tayini kimyasal analizleri; renk ve pH değişimi fiziksel analizleri yanı sıra limon kabuğu tozu ve tablet içeriklerinin antibakteriyel ve antifungal özellikleri araştırılmıştır. Bunun için disk difüzyon yöntemi kullanılmış ve Müller-Hinton besiyerinde enfeksiyon etkeni bakteri türleri ve C. albicans mantarı için inhibe edici etkileri ölçülüp; antibiyotik diskleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Tüm test mikroorganizmaları üzerinde üremeyi durdurucu etki tespit edilmiştir. Köpürme testi efervesan tablet standardında; pH değerinde azalma, renk analizinde b* değeri dışında artış, fenolik bileşiklerde artış diğer kimyasal içeriklerde kabul edilebilir ölçüde azalma olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Tüm analiz sonuçları limon kabuğu tozunun efervesan tablet formunda bir gıda takviyesi şeklinde değerlendirilebileceği fikrini desteklemiştir.
Anahtar Sözcükler: Limon kabuğu tozu, efervesan tablet, biyoaktif bileşen, gıda takviyesi.
Short lithic reduction in the Itapeva refuge, São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: De Souza Tatiane
Published: September 2024

The lithic industry of the Itapeva refuge, located southeast of SP, Brazil, was examined. The physical and technical attributes were checked on 3,168 pieces with the aim of creating groupings and statistically verifying their relevance from the point of view of the intersection between them. The study focuses on knapping and the quality of the raw material to determine the supposed little technical transformation of the lithic supports used. The conclusion is that there are knapping processes that can be detected through statistical analyzes of knapping sequences considered short and random, suggesting the hypothesis that lithic industries called expedients have standardized reduction that are connected to a series of knapping methods in raw materials of variable quality, with no drop in technical execution based on random knapping.
Representaciones, sentidos y prácticas en torno a la arqueología en el Sur del Valle de Punilla, Córdoba: procesos de subjetivación de aficionados y arqueólogos/as
Authors: Cabalier Mariana , Sario Gisela , Fabra Mariana
Published: September 2024

This work addresses the study of the representations, meanings and practices of amateurs and archaeologists around archeology in the south of the Punilla valley, in the province of Córdoba. From Public Archaeology, focusing the analysis on the dialogue of knowledge, the processes of subjectivation are explored and understood, in order to provide elements for the anthropological discussion of the places and links of subjects in the construction of knowledge about past societies of the region. The methodological proposal of virtual ethnography was initially adopted, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequently the interviews were in person. Based on the proposed questionnaires, it was possible to contemplate a change of perspective on archaeologists, from considering amateurs as destroyers of archaeological sites, to seeing them as collaborators in archaeological work. On the part of the amateurs, there was an understanding regarding the importance of the public nature of the objects and the knowledge that is produced through them, realizing the importance of the interaction and integration of multiple voices.
Nuevas investigaciones del Túmulo de Malacara (Partido de Lobería, provincia de Buenos Aires)
Authors: Bonomo Mariano , Ramos van Raap María Agustina , Cenizo Marcos , Del Papa Mariano , Alvarez María Clara , Bonnat Gustavo Federico , Isla Federico Ignacio
Published: September 2024

The Túmulo de Malacara was discovered in 1913 by Luis María Torres and Carlos Ameghino on the Buenos Aires Atlantic coast. This article reexamines the bioanthropological and archaeological collection from this emblematic site of Pampean archaeology, aiming to understand the indigenous societies in the region during the late Holocene. Human remains of at least 13 individuals, the sediments surrounding these burials, 57 beads made from mollusk exoskeletons, and 104 lithic artifacts housed in the La Plata Museum were analyzed. Additionally, three new radiocarbon dates ranging between 2550 and 2750 14C years BP and 32 stable isotope data of C and N were presented, indicating a diet primarily reliant on terrestrial resources—both animal and C3 plant-based. In this comprehensive study, the early 20th-century fieldworks were also contextualized using archival documentation. Alongside analyzing the collection and historical photographs to address primary and secondary burial practices, lithic technology, and ornamentation on perforated shells, satellite and drone flights imagery, and new recent fieldwork between the right bank of the La Malacara stream and the nearby mobile dunes were done. These efforts led to the identification of a geomorphological anomaly in the form of a ring with a central mound, where lithic artifacts were found, potentially corresponding to remnants of the excavation at this site discovered 110 years ago
Distribución de fragmentos cerámicos prehispánicos en abanicos aluviales de regiones áridas del noroeste argentino (valle de yocavil)
Authors: Maldonado Mario Gabriel , Lefebvre María Gisela , Sampietro Vattuone María Marta
Published: September 2024

In this article we examine the effects of surficial runoff on the visibility, preservation and spatial distribution of pre-Hispanic pottery sherds (ca. 100-1.535 a.C.) in alluvial fans of the Sierra de Quilmes (Northwest of Argentina) to evaluate the validity of spatial patterns of occupation based in part on them. Archaeological surveys across the slope-foothill-bottom of the valley with surface collection and pits were made. Archaeological places were located and chronologically differentiated in geomorphological and hydrological maps. Finally, traces of hydric displacement in the ceramic fragments were macroscopically analyzed. The results show, that pottery sherds were mainly found in the proximal and distal parts of the fans, but they markedly decrease in the middle sectors, eliminated by runoff and channeled through the gullies after a short distance displacement. However, formal modifications of the sherds due to displacement are uniformly slight in all three sectors, and, importantly, there are spatial and chronological-stylistic correspondences between surface and pit assemblages. Consequently, the pottery distribution reflects the archaeological spatial structure at local and microregional scales, even under spatially differentiated water and wind erosion / sedimentation, favored by aridity, differences in slopes and vegetation cover.
Los pasados frente al patrimonio. Arqueología durante los primeros años del Estado Plurinacional boliviano (2006-2019)
Authors: Villanueva Criales Juan , Arano Romero Salvador
Published: September 2024

The answer to the question, heritage for whom? is usually held by States through the epistemically violent insertion of scientific-bureaucratic protocols, thought to be the only ones capable of “recognizing” heritage qualities, which replace local ways of experiencing the past. The Bolivian plurinational State, which seems to promote the decentralization of heritage management and protect local knowledge and worldviews, is no exception.
This paper reviews the development of regulations linked to heritage and archaeological work during the Republic of Bolivia (1825-2006). Subsequently, we delve into the development of regulations and carry out statistical reviews on the processes of patrimonialization and issuance of authorizations for archaeological work in plurinational years to observe that the plurinational State increased its control over archaeological heritage through centralizing regulations and the notable increase in Environmental Impact Studies (EIA) to execute large extractive projects and, collaterally, heritage tourism. These activities require maintaining vertical practices that reduce the past to “heritages” reified for consumption.
Next, based on some cases of ethnographic ethnography, it is suggested that many local Bolivian communities have vibrant ways of relating and constructing the past, which can oscillate with commercialized relationships such as those of community tourism. Thus, if there are possibilities for a radical transformation of heritage in Bolivia, these do not reside in the State or archaeologists but in the communities, which also do not respond to academic expectations of polarization between the indigenous and the commercial.
Politik İstikrar ve Gelir Eşitsizliği İlişkisi: Üst Orta Gelirli Ülkeler İçin Panel Eşik Değer Analizinden Kanıtlar
Authors: Barış Serap , Koçbulut Özgür
Published: September 2024

Politik istikrarsızlık veya belirsizliğin dünya genelinde ekonomik büyümenin teşvik edilmesinin önünde bir engel olduğu yaygın olarak kabul edilmektedir. Ayrıca, politik açıdan istikrarsız ekonomiler, daha fazla oynaklığa neden olan ve ekonomik büyümeyi geciktiren sık değişen politikalarla karakterize edilir. Hükümetin sık sık değişmesi, siyasi şiddet, grevler ve/veya ayaklanmalar geleceğe yönelik politika ve programların sürekli değişmesine neden olarak kaynakların ve dolayısıyla gelirin etkinsiz dağılımına neden olur. Bu çalışma politik istikrarın gelir eşitsizliği üzerindeki rolüne odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmada 21 üst-orta gelirli ülkenin 2002-2020 dönemi verileri kullanılarak panel threshold analizi yapılmıştır. Bulgulara göre, üst-orta gelirli ülkelerde eşik değerin altında politik istikrar artışı gelir eşitsizliğini azaltmaktadır. Eşik değerin üstünde politik istikrar artışı ise gelir eşitsizliğinde daha fazla azalışa yol açmaktadır. Bu sonuç, politik istikrarın sağlanmış olmasının üst-orta gelirli ülkelerde gelir eşitsizliğini azaltmada önemli bir araç olduğuna işaret etmektedir.
TBMM Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu Çalışmalarını Müzakereci Demokrasi Üzerinden Okumak
Authors: Kapusızoğlu Mehmet
Published: September 2024

Anayasalar, bir taraftan meşru zor kullanma tekeline sahip devletin temel organlarını gösteren, bu organların birbirleri ile ilişkilerini düzenleyen ve iktidarın hukuk kuralları ile sınırlandırıldığı temel hukuki belgeler iken, diğer taraftan temel hak ve özgürlüklerin korunması için bireylerin sahip olduğu en büyük güvence özelliği taşımaktadırlar. Toplumsal hayatın işleyişinde önemli bir yere sahip olan anayasaların kimler tarafından ve ne şekilde hazırlandıkları konusu meşruiyet açısından da son derece önemlidir. Meşruiyet, politik alana içkin bir konu olmakla birlikte siyasal iktidarın hedefi yönetmek, hedefinde olan toplumun amacı ise hak ve özgürlüklerine zarar gelmeyen bir sistem içerisinde hayatını devam ettirmektir. O halde yöneten ve yönetilenlerin amacına ulaşabilmeleri ancak ortak bir uzlaşı etrafında buluşabilmelerine bağlıdır. Bu uzlaşı anayasaların meşruiyetini ortaya çıkarırken, bu meşruiyetin toplumsal mutabakata dayanması yanında temel hak ve özgürlükleri en geniş şekliyle teminat altına almasına, hak ve hürriyetleri esas, ödev ve sorumlulukları istisna kabul edebilmesine bağlıdır. Türkiye’de 2011 genel seçimlerinden önce seçimlere girecek hemen hemen tüm siyasi partilerin seçim beyannamelerinde yeni bir anayasaya olan ihtiyaç dile getirilmiş ve seçimlerden sonra derhal sürece başlanılacağı beyan edilmiştir. Gerçekten de 24. Dönem TBMM Genel Seçimleri sonrasında mecliste yer alan tüm siyasi partilerin katılımı ile bir anayasa uzlaşma komisyonu oluşturulmuş ve yeni anayasa yapım süreci çalışmalarına başlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada TBMM Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu (2011-2013) çalışmaları müzakereci demokrasinin temel ilkeleri üzerinden değerlendirilmiş, eşitlik ve katılım alt temasında müzakereci demokrasiye uygun davranıldığı, şeffaflık, müzakere ve uzlaşı ile empati ve hoşgörü alt temalarında ise eksiklik yaşandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
AVALIAÇÃO QUALITATIVA DA PRODUÇÃO EXTRATIVISTA DE JABORANDI NA FLORESTA NACIONAL DE CARAJÁS
Authors: Ferreira Gleiciane Santos , Ebling Ângelo Augusto , Oliveira Ximena Mendes de , Paiva William Santos , Goulart Selma Lopes
Published: September 2024

A pilocarpina é um composto utilizado na formulação de colírios para tratamento do glaucoma e pode ser encontrada em indivíduos do gênero Pilocarpus, principalmente na espécie Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardleworth, conhecida popularmente como jaborandi. Nos últimos 40 anos, o extrativismo de folhas de jaborandi vem se intensificando, em razão disso, se objetivou com este estudo experimentar uma metodologia para determinação qualitativa do teor de pureza das folhas de jaborandi. Para o levantamento dos dados como produção por extrativista e a rastreabilidade da área explorada foi acompanhada a atividade extrativista da Cooperativa Extrativista da Flona Carajás. A metodologia experimentada apresentou resultado satisfatório para que se possa observar pontos nos quais a produção extrativista de jaborandi possa ser melhorada. Esta análise possibilita qualificar o manejo aplicado, consolidando o manejo adaptativo, minimizando os impactos negativos e propiciando uma maior eficiência na utilização da matéria prima.
DISTRIBUIÇÃO ESPACIAL DA BROCA-DO-ESTIPE-DO-COQUEIRO
Authors: Pereira da Silva Emanuel Júnior , Souza Ademária Aparecida de , Oliveira Anderson Castro Soares de , Neves Jhonatan David Santos das , Santos Neto Antônio Lucrécio dos , Negrisoli Junior Aldomario Santos , Souza Aline das Graças
Published: September 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi estudar a distribuição espacial de Rhinostomus barbirostris (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (Fabricius, 1775) em coqueiro (Cocos nucifera L.). Foram realizadas 10 amostragens quinzenalmente do número de machos, fêmeas e total (macho + fêmea), de R. barbirostris em armadilhas demarcada com uma tela de náilon envoltas as palmeiras com sintoma característico do ataque dessa praga, totalizando 24 armadilhas. Para o estudo da distribuição espacial de R. barbirostris, foram calculados os índices de dispersão: razão variância/média (I), índice de Morisita (Iஔ), coeficiente de Green (Cx), expoente k da distribuição binomial negativa (k), índice de grupo por tamanho (IGT), Índice de frequência de agrupamento (IFA) e Índice de Patchiness (IP) para cada amostragem. Foi testado o ajuste dos dados as distribuições Poisson e binomial negativa. Os resultados obtidos nos índices de agregação calculados indicam que a maioria das amostragens apresentou distribuição agregada de R. barbirostris, para todas as variáveis estudadas. A distribuição binomial negativa foi o modelo mais adequado para representar a distribuição de frequência da coleobroca no coqueiro, já que a variância foi superior à média na maioria das amostragen
O MODELO ATÔMICO DE BOHR NO ENSINO MÉDIO: IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UMA UNIDADE DE ENSINO POTENCIALMENTE SIGNIFICATIVA
Authors: Teixeira Maritana Araujo , Meira Filho Damião Pedro , da Silva Alves João Paulo , Nascimento Leonardo Oliveira do , Germano Renato , Silva Charles da Rocha
Published: September 2024

Este artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento e implementação de uma Unidade de Ensino Potencialmente Significativa (UEPS) sobre o modelo atômico de Bohr em uma turma de terceiro ano do Ensino Médio. Fundamentada na Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa de David Ausubel, a sequência didática visa investigar a construção de conceitos físicos e buscar evidências de aprendizagem significativa. O estudo, conduzido em uma escola pública de Belém, Pará, empregou simulações virtuais, mapas conceituais e demonstrações práticas para facilitar a compreensão dos alunos. Os resultados indicam que, mesmo durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19, houve um interesse notável e evidências de aprendizagem significativa.
PRODUTOS INDUSTRIALIZADOS DE MADEIRA PARA A CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL
Authors: CRIADO T. C. , CRAMOLICHI S. C.
Published: September 2024

Este capítulo aborda produtos de madeira industrializada, destacando características, aplicações, fabricação, critérios normativos e dimensionamento. Os produtos incluem Madeira Lamelada Colada (MLC) e Madeira Lamelada Colada Cruzada (MLCC), usados devido às suas propriedades estruturais e sustentabilidade. A MLC possui alta resistência à flexão e compressão, enquanto a MLCC oferece estabilidade dimensional e bom desempenho térmico e acústico. As aplicações variam de vigas e pilares (MLC) a painéis de piso e paredes (MLCC). O processo de fabricação inclui serragem, secagem, classificação visual e mecânica, emendas por finger-joints, planificação, colagem, prensagem e inspeção de qualidade. As normas ABNT NBR 7190-1:2022, ABNT NBR 7190-6 e ABNT NBR 7190-7 regem a fabricação e caracterização dos materiais. No dimensionamento, é necessário considerar a largura mínima da seção transversal, coeficientes de modificação para emendas (Ce), curvatura (Cc) e temperatura (Ct), além da rigidez à flexão calculada pelo método da seção transformada. Este capítulo fornece uma visão abrangente sobre produtos de madeira industrializada, enfatizando a importância da conformidade com normas e melhores práticas de fabricação para garantir desempenho e durabilidade nas aplicações estruturais.
TROCAS GASOSAS, RELAÇÕES HÍDRICAS E SOLUTOS ORGÂNICOS EM MORINGA OLEIFERA SUBMETIDAS AO ESTRESSE SALINO
Authors: Silva Elaine Cristina Alves da , Azevedo Tatiane Kelly Barbosa de , Araújo Rafaela Pereira de Souza de , Santos Cibele Alves dos , Nascimento Hugo Henrique Costa do , Silva Marcelle Almeida da , Pacheco Cinthya Mirella , Pereira Jacqueline Wanessa de Lima , Silva Natália Vaz da , Nogueira Rejane Jurema Mansur Custódio
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho objetivou-se em avaliar as respostas fisiológicas e bioquímicas em mudas de Moringa oleifera submetidas ao estresse salino. Os tratamentos utilizados foram: 0, 75 e 150 mM de NaCl, e as análises avaliadas: trocas gasosas (fotossíntese, transpiração e condutância estomática), relações hídricas (potencial hídrico foliar e teor relativo de água) e solutos orgânicos (carboidrato solúveis totais, proteínas totais, aminoácidos livres totais e prolina livre) após 2, 24 e 48 horas de imposição ao estresse. Observou-se que a partir de 2 horas as plantas já apresentaram um declínio na taxa fotossintética, onde as plantas submetidas a 75 mM de NaCl, após 48 horas, apresentou uma redução de 43%, em relação às plantas do tratamento controle, com um w de – 0,52 MPa. Já para as plantas submetidas a 150 mM de NaCl, esta redução foi de 95%, e estas apresentaram um w de – 1,25 MPa, com um aumento na concentração de prolina nas raízes (48,19 mmol g-1 MF) e túberas (85,84 mmol g-1 MF). Sendo assim, pode-se concluir que a Moringa oleifera apresenta-se tolerante a um nível de 75 mM de NaCl e sensível a um nível de 150 mM de NaCl.
LIGAÇÕES PARA ESTRUTURAS DE MADEIRA: DIMENSIONAMENTO E DETALHAMENTO
Authors: CRIADO T. C. , PAGOTO L. M. , PEREIRA A. M. , FAZZAN J. V.
Published: September 2024

Este capítulo explora os critérios de dimensionamento e detalhes das ligações em estruturas de madeira, oferecendo uma visão abrangente das práticas e normas vigentes. A introdução apresenta definições básicas e classifica os diferentes tipos de ligações usadas para unir elementos estruturais, como entalhes, pinos e anéis metálicos, cavilhas de madeira, chapas de dentes estampados e adesivos estruturais. Na segunda parte, o foco é dado ao dimensionamento de entalhes, pinos e anéis metálicos conforme a norma ABNT NBR 7190-1 (2022). Nesta seção são discutidos métodos para calcular a verificação de segurança, a resistência das ligações e a resistência característica da ligação para uma seção de corte.. A terceira parte aborda o detalhamento das ligações, com ênfase em aspectos críticos como pré-furação, espaçamentos mínimos e características dos elementos de ligação. O capítulo visa proporcionar um entendimento completo sobre os critérios de dimensionamento e os detalhes técnicos necessários para dimensões das ligações de elementos estruturais de madeira de forma segura e eficiente.
AÇÕES E SEGURANÇA EM ESTRUTURAS DE MADEIRA
Authors: CRIADO T. C. , PAGOTO L. M. , PEREIRA A. M. , FAZZAN J. V.
Published: September 2024

Este capítulo aborda a segurança em estruturas de madeira, explorando diversos aspectos e métodos de avaliação. Inicialmente, apresenta o conceito de segurança em estruturas, identificando os principais componentes que o compõem. Em seguida, discute os métodos para determinar a segurança estrutural, incluindo os estados limites últimos e de serviço. Os estados limites últimos são detalhados quanto aos seus tipos, enquanto os estados limites de serviço incluem as situações que os abrangem. A seção de ações define os tipos de ações utilizados para verificar a segurança dos estados limites de serviço e últimos, destacando a importância das combinações de ações. O capítulo também explica os diferentes tipos de carregamentos abordados pela norma ABNT NBR 7190-1 (2022) e sua relevância no dimensionamento de estruturas de madeira. Na parte de combinações de ações, são apresentados os conceitos necessários para aplicar as combinações de ações últimas e de serviço. Por fim, define os coeficientes aplicáveis às ações permanentes, variáveis e excepcionais, além de abordar os fatores de combinação e redução.
Serum cholesterol in children with ASD
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Alyaseen Firas Fadhil
Published: September 2024

Objectives. Because the brain contains one-quarter of all cholesterol in the body, cholesterol has a significant effect on the brain. Cholesterol may also have an impact on autism, which is associated with poor brain development. Damage to neurons can lead to the emergence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This is a case-control study conducted to explore the potential association between serum cholesterol level and ASD in children’s patients. Material and methods. It involved collecting data from medical records, performing interviews, and taking blood samples from patients and a control group of children. The samples consisted of 60 child patients with ASD and an equal number of controls, for a total of 120 participants. Outcomes. There was a significant inverse relationship between cholesterol levels and ASD. The children diagnosed with ASD displayed significantly lower cholesterol levels when compared to healthy children (p-value = 0.004). The age distribution of the participants showed a non-significant difference between the ASD patient group and the control group (p-value = 0.085). This supports the existing knowledge that ASD is more common in children under the age of 18. Conclusions. Children with ASD had a lower total serum cholesterol level than healthy children. This may suggest that there is an inverse relationship between serum cholesterol levels and disease state in children diagnosed with ASD who have lower cholesterol levels. Also, significant differences of gender and BMI were found among study groups, suggesting their association with the disease’s development and consequences. The results of the study also highlight some significant differences in the main basic characteristics of ASD in patients, evaluating their possible roles with the disease’s roots and with serum cholesterol, on the other hand. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the sophisticated relationship between cholesterol level and ASD development, potentially opening up new ways for the update of intervention, treatment, and follow-up strategies.
Neonatal diabetes mellitus – manifestation of GATA-6 syndrome
Authors:   “Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Gorbunov Galina , Chiriac Andrian ,   Public Medical-Sanitary Institution Mother and Child Institute, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Vasilita Marina ,   “Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Published: September 2024

GATA6 syndrome is an unusual genetic disorder that presents complications during pregnancy, congenital heart defects, neonatal diabetes, and severe pancreatic dysfunction. The cause of the syndrome is a de novo mutation in the GATA6 gene, located on chromosome 18. We present the case of a patient who exhibited congenital heart defects and severe hyperglycemia from the neonatal period, caused by pancreatic agenesis. The diagnosis was established based on molecular genetic analyses. Insulin and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy provide a favorable prognosis in pancreatic agenesis, significantly reducing neonatal mortality associated with this drastic diagnosis.
DIGITAL MINIMALISM: WHAT DOES IT IMPLY FOR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION?
Authors: Bakla Arif
Published: September 2024

Digital tools and social media deluge our personal, social and educational lives. Information and communication technologies are now an apparently useful component of education. However, it is necessary to exercise caution in technology use in language instruction, due to addictive use patterns, excessive social media use, excessive gaming, digital overload, along with lack of focus due to distractions from social media. Minimising digital clutter and mindful use could help language educators and students to make most out of technology in language instruction. Identifying some strategies for finding the best tools and focusing on them are also among valuable minimalist strategies. This paper presents an adapted version of Cal Newport’s concept of digital minimalism in language learning contexts, with a particular focus on factors that negatively affect psychological well-being and academic performance among university students. First, it provides and overview of digital minimalism in general terms. Secondly, it provides a summary of its principles that could be adapted to language education. Finally, it discusses what digital minimalism means for language instruction by highlighting its pedagogical implications.
Reimagining the Rationalist Movement for the Twenty-First Century and Beyond: Why the Rationalist Movement Needs to be Recast to Suit Current Realities
Authors: Rao Mandavilli Sujay
Published: September 2024

We begin this paper by defining and discussing what rationalism and rationality are. We also then debate and discuss the core concepts associated with closely related and allied concepts such as empiricism, positivism and liberalism, and weigh these in in relation to rationality and rationalism. The history of the rationalist movement worldwide, and in India are also explored, and their aims, objectives, mission and goals explored as well. We also review and overview some rationalist groups, and individual rationalists from all over the world, and from all walks of life, and trace their history, and provide their biographies as well wherever necessary. Some schools of thought pertaining to rationality and rationalism are also explored, both in India, and elsewhere in the world. Likewise, the interface of various concepts associated with rationalism and rationality and various strands of social sciences theory are also probed and investigated. Lastly and mostly importantly, we explore various lacunae, deficiencies and shortcomings associated with the rationalist movements worldwide, and propose course-corrections to address them. We expect and anticipate therefore, that this would give the much necessary shot in the arm for the rationalist movement, and make it more effective and efficacious in the context of the twenty-first century. It will also naturally help such movements win and gain people’s trust as well.
Work-Related Stress: A Challenge for Organizations and Workers in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry
Authors: Lazarus Esitikot Esang , Edet Ekong Akaninyene , Ubong Umoh Mary , O. Obadimu Clement , Akadi Anthony
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to identify the effects of work-related stress on organizations and the productivity of workers in the petroleum industry of the Nigerian Niger Delta region. The study which was based on the conceptual framework of Person–Environment fit theory, identified stress as the consequence of a mismatch between workers’ needs and organizational environment. The study adopted a multiple case study design to enhance triangulation of data from several sources. The population of study was supervisors in the petroleum industry of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The sample size was determined based on the context and the study population. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample six supervisors from three companies to participate in the study. To ensure that the data collected was rich, the study focused on selecting supervisors that recognized the impact of work-related stress and had successfully implemented strategies to mitigate the impacts. The instruments for data collection were semi- structured interview, workplace observations and document review. The findings from the study indicated that work-related stress makes workers susceptible to workplace incidents and creates occupational health challenges such as reduced efficiency, impaired judgement, fatigue, psychological disorders and poor decision-making. The implication is that work-related stress is an unsafe condition with potentials for health and safety incidents in the petroleum industry. Based on the findings, the study concluded that work-related stress is a challenge in the petroleum industry and adversely impacts workers’ health and productivity, thereby reducing organizational profitability. The study recommended identification and implementation of appropriate strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of work stress in the petroleum sector.
Deep Learning Techniques in Data Mining: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors: Sani Abbas , Lal Pal Bachcha , Singh Dhabariya Ajay , Rasheed Faisal , Shah Asifa , Haruna Usman , Salis Mu'az Babangida , Habu Jamilu
Published: September 2024

This study provides a methodical overview of deep learning (DL) applications in data mining, encompassing the datasets, methods, and methodologies used in various fields. Through the use of targeted keywords in numerous scientific archives, a significant number of papers was found, sorted, and examined in order to chart the development of deep learning in data mining from its birth to the present state. The fully draws attention to the rising number of papers, which indicates that there is increased interest in using DL to difficult data processing tasks. The incorporation of deep learning techniques is the main emphasis of the paper's discussion of the history and relevant work in machine learning and data mining. It investigates the use of DL in several application areas, including the detection of financial trouble, the analysis of crime data, and educational data mining, showcasing the versatility of these methods across industries. The methodology section details the data different collection process and also the systematic approach used to review and analyze the literature. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of different data mining techniques, including classification, clustering, regression, and dimensionality reduction, and presents example use cases for each one among them. Furthermore, the paper examines the role of deep learning in enhancing data mining tasks, offering insights into the architectures and configurations of neural networks. It presents a comparative study of machine learning and deep learning, figuring out the advantages of DL in handling complex and unstructured data. At the end, the paper concludes that future directions for research, emphasizing the potential of DL to address challenges in big data analytics and the need for continued exploration of its applications in data mining.
Leveraging AI-Driven Telemedicine for Efficient Healthcare Delivery in Anambra Sta
Authors: Uchenna Power Echetabu, , Dorothy Obianuju Abonyi, , Japhet Okwudili Okoye
Published: September 2024

The study, Leveraging AI-Driven Telemedicine for Efficient Healthcare Delivery in Anambra State, explored the impact of AI-Driven Telemedicine on accessibility, challenges faced during implementation, strategies for successful adoption, and the development of a tailored decision support interface. The objectives sought to; predict the impacts of AI- driven telemedicine solutions on healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction, evaluate the possible challenges in the implementation of the AI-based telemedicine solutions, develop strategies for easy implementation and sustenance of the AI-based telemedicine, and provide the features and functionalities that would be incorporated into the AI-driven decision support interface that would optimize healthcare accessibility and efficiency in the state. The study employed a mixed-methods research approach, including surveys, interviews, and a comprehensive review of existing literature. The findings showed that AI-driven telemedicine solutions will have positive and significant impact on healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction (tstatistic, 3.535 > tcritical, 2.571). With the result, tstatistic, 8.875 > tcritical, 2.306, the study indicated that the implementation of AI-based telemedicine solutions in Anambra State would be faced with some challenges such as funds, limited internet connectivity, ethical concerns, regulatory compliance, etc. However, it highlighted some strategies that need to be developed to facilitate a seamless implementation and sustenance of the AI-based telemedicine (tstatistic, 3.646 > tcritical, 3.182). The study also identified some features and functionalities that would be incorporated into an AI- driven decision support interface to optimize healthcare accessibility and efficiency in Anambra State (tstatistic, 14.909 > tcritical, 2.262). The study concluded that addressing the identified challenges and leveraging the potentials presented by AI-based telemedicine will require a concerted effort from the government, healthcare providers, policymakers, telecoms providers, and the academic community. Therefore, it was recommended that the government and relevant stakeholders should prioritize infrastructure development, particularly in the areas of power supply and internet connectivity, while the policymakers should collaborate with medical experts to develop and implement regulations, policies, and strategies that promote the adoption of AI-based telemedicine.