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KOMUNIKASI PUBLIK DAN SOSIAL KEAGAMAAN DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: November 2022

Komunikasi adalah salah satu hal yang amat penting dalam menghadapi pandemi di Indonesia agar terkendalinya sistem sosial dalam masyarakat. Transparansi pemerintah dan keselarasan penyamapian pesan dalam setiap bagian pemerintah kepada masyarakat menjadi sesuatu yang sangat krusial. Bebagai kesalahpamahaman terjadi dalam situasi seperti saat ini, serta tidak tersampainya informasi kepada masayarakat desa menyebabkan kesulitan tersendiri dalam permasalahan ini. Penelitian ini membahasa tentang pentingnya komunikasi terhadap masyarakat desa, serta kendala-kendala dalam penyamapaian informasi kepada masyarakat daerah. Akhirnya kesalah pahaman tentang agama dan kurangnya pemahaman yang diberikan kepada masyarakat adalah seban terjadinya perluasan wabah virus corona, khusnya di provinsi Jambi. Pemerintah dituntut lebih efektif dan effisien dalam penyampaian informasi guna terkendalainya sistem sosial masyarakat dalam beragama. Sebab salah satu solusi dalam menghadapai situasi ini adalah pembatasan sosial dalam skala besar maupun kecil
MANAJEMEN PENGELOLA WEBSITE WWW.PEKANBARU.GO.ID SEBAGAI MEDIA INFORMASI PUBLIK DINAS KOMUNIKASI INFORMATIKA STATISTIK DAN PERSANDIAN
Authors: Latifah Lydia , Elfiandri Elfiandri
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan teknologi komunikasi dan informasi membuka munculnya suatu jaringan yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan informasi di masyarakat. Jaringan yang dimaksud adalah Internet. Salah satu fasilitas internet yang bisa dimanfaatkan adalah website. Website dijadikan sebagai pusat pencarian informasi dan memiliki fungsi dan manfaat yang sangat membantu memudahkan pekerjaan. Website www.pekanbaru.go.id yang dikelola oleh Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Statistik dan Persandian Kota Pekanbaru satu-satunya media centre dari Riau yang masuk tingkat nasional dan berhasil menjadi media centre pemerintah terbaik di Indonesia dengan peringkat ke-7 dalam kategori teraktif dalam pemberitaan pada tahun 2020. Dalam kategori tersebut hanya ada 12 media centre provinsi dan kabupaten/kota yang tercatat sebagai referensi pemberitaan tersebut dari 513 media centre kabupaten/ kota di Indonesia yang memiliki media centre. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana manajemen pengelola website www.pekanbaru.go.id yang dikelola oleh Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Statistik dan Persandian sebagai media informasi publik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan, meringkaskan berbagai kondisi atau fenomena sosial. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Diskominfotik Kota Pekanbaru telah berusaha dengan baik dan optimal dalam mengelola website dan ditemukan bahwa ada kekurangan Sumber Daya Manusia pada Bidang IT.
HUBUNGAN SELF CONFIDENCE KONSELOR TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN KONSELING: STUDI DI BALAI REHABILITASI SOSIAL ANAK YANG MEMERLUKAN PERLINDUNGAN KHUSUS (BRSAMPK) RUMBAI DI PEKANBARU RIAU
Authors: Saputra Aldi , Azni Azni
Published: November 2022

Dalam praktik konseling, konselor harus profesional dalam mejalankan tugasnya, maka dari itu konselor harus memiliki kepercayaan diri yang baik karna konselor selalu menghadapi baranekaragam kondisi klien sehingga konselor harus mampu mengendalikan berbagai situasi dalam praktik konseling. Penelitian ini dibuat bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan self-confidence terhadap keberhasilan konseling. Penelitian ini sendiri dilakukan di Balai Rehabilitas Anak Sosial Yang Memerlukan perlindungan Khusus (BRSAMPK) Rumbai di Pekanbaru Riau. Hipotesa awal dalam penelitian ini adalah adanya hubungan self-confidence atau variavel x terhadap keberhasilan konseling atau variable y. Metode pada penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kuantitatif yang mana dalam penelitian ini menganalisis data dengan bantuan program spss versi IBM SPSS Statistics 24. Teknik dalam menganalisis data dengan menggunakan Pearson Product Moment yang menunjukan hasil perolehan data Nilai sig.2.tailed sebesar 0,001 dengan α = 0,05 maka ternyata 0,001 ≤ 0,05, artinya ada hubungan antara variable x dengan y, dengan cara lain dapat kita ketahui dengan menguji r hitung dengan r tabelnya maka dari data yang diperoleh dapat diketahui (r hitung = 0,767) r table (r tabel = 0.514 (df=n-1 taraf 5%)). Dari hasil yang diperoleh maka jika r table ≤ r hitung atau  0,514 ≤ 0,767, maka dapat diartikan bahwasanya ada terdapat hubungan yang significant antara variable x dengan variable y. dengan arti lain hasil dari pengujian data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada  hubungan yang significan antara kepercayaan diri  konselor terhadap keberhasilan konseling.
Islamic Ethnoeducation On Traditional Games From The Kaili Tribe Of Palu City
Authors: Warami Hugo
Published: November 2022

The traditional games of kaili children, nogarata, nomaca, and gunrece, are formed from socio-cultural processes influenced by the spirit of Islam. His paradigm of play shifted from the sacred and mystical to the educational and Islamic paradigm that positioned traditional games as a vehicle for educating and shaping morals. The purpose of this study is to find, identify, and explain the traditional game paradigm of the Kaili tribe in the context of sociocultural, educational, and Islamic (Islamic ethnoeducation). The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method that aims to obtain and obtain the results of phenomena in aspects of Islamic ethnoeducation in the traditional game of the Kaili Tribe. Intensive data collection is carried out with engaged observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis is performed using ethnographic principles through domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, and component analysis. The result of his research is that the traditional games of the Kaili people, nogarata, nomaca, and gunrece, are formed and distributed in socio-cultural, educational, and Islamic dynamics. Socio-culture is a source of creation and value systems; education becomes the pragmatics of the use of traditional children's games for teaching or educational purposes; while Islam became an identity that changed the socio-cultural paradigm and became an important value system in the traditional game of the Kaili Tribe. With the Islamic paradigm, the traditional game of Kaili tribe children becomes a game carried out with the aim of distributing and internalizing Islamic values, especially in the good morals of children.
O processo de patrimonialização no campo de atuação do Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional
Authors: Geribello Denise Fernandes
Published: November 2022

Almejando compreender como se dá o processo de patrimonialização de bens arquitetônicos levado a cabo pelo órgão federal de preservação do patrimônio cultural, este artigo analisa as normas jurídicas que amparam a atuação do Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional. Buscou-se identificar como, por quem e a partir de quais critérios se dá a construção do patrimônio cultural preservado em esfera federal. A reflexão foi realizada a partir do levantamento e da análise da legislação vigente, bem como de documentos internacionais como cartas patrimoniais e convenções, declarações e recomendações que dialogam com referido repertório jurídico. A fim de aprofundar a reflexão, buscou-se não apenas elencar as normas existentes, mas estabelecer relações entre os diferentes dispositivos surgidos ao longo do tempo.
sistema de espaços livres no estudo da forma urbana
Authors: Aliprandi Danielly Cozer , Tângari Vera Regina
Published: November 2022

Ao discutir as características do Sistema de Espaços Livres de uma cidade ou relatar seu processo de transformação, a própria forma urbana e os processos que ela carrega estão sendo explicitados e vice-versa. Esta pesquisa pretende demonstrar o potencial que o estudo do Sistema de Espaços Livres apresenta para a compreensão da cidade como um todo. Por isso, o Sistema de Espaços Livres é utilizado como foco de análise e principal elemento de estudo da forma urbana. Nesse sentido, foi realizada uma análise morfológica da paisagem a partir do mapeamento dos elementos que compõem o Sistema de Espaços Livres, bem como aspectos e condicionantes a ele relacionados. Para isso, foi selecionada a cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes, localizada no norte do estado do Rio de Janeiro, como objeto de estudo, pretendendo-se compreender as problemáticas presentes na forma urbana da cidade estudada por meio de uma leitura da paisagem que tenha como foco seu Sistema deEspaços Livres, além de avaliar seu funcionamento, identificando atributos, características, carências e potencialidades. Acredita-se que as análises podem fornecer subsídios para um planejamento da cidade que contribua com a qualificação do Sistema de Espaços Livres existente e que gere possibilidades de ação integrada ao planejamento da cidade.
Histórias não contadas sobre o Calçadão de Copacabana
Authors: Yllana Teba Silva
Published: November 2022

Este artigo é fruto da tese de doutorado “Rochas, desenhos e desígnios: o calçadão de Copacabana”, apresentada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Urbanismo, da Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, em abril de 2019 e tem como objetivo trazer novasinformações sobre a construção da avenida Atlântica e suas paginações de piso, apoiada em fontes primárias, entre elas: o Arquivo Geral da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro; o Museu da Imagem e Som; o Instituto Moreira Salles e entrevistas com membros do corpo técnico da Superintendência de Urbanização e Saneamento do Estado da Guanabara. Esse conteúdo foi trabalhado a partir de pesquisa iconográfica, que foi confrontada com as legislações vigentes, buscando estabelecermos uma relação entre as modificaçõese os acontecimentos que levaram ao surgimento e à consolidação do Calçadão de Copacabana como ícone urbano e o período em que ocorreram. Com isso, foi possível não apenas precisarmos o papel de Burle Marx, como resgatarmos o papel dos órgãos públicos e dos profissionais envolvidos nesta obra grandiosa, tendo como referências: a Revista deEngenharia do Estado da Guanabara (jul-set, 1969); a publicação do Departamento de Vias Urbanas, do Estado da Guanabara (em 1970); os relatórios do Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil de Lisboa (1969-1970).
The Influence of NBR Waste Modified with SiO2/Not Modified on Processability, Physical-Mechanical and Structural Properties of PVC
Authors: Sönmez Maria , Nituica (Vilsan) Mihaela , Georgescu Mihai , Stelescu Maria Daniela , Alexandrescu Laurentia , Drusan Denis-Andrei , Ciobanu Ana-Maria , Gurau Dana , Chelaru Ciprian
Published: November 2022

The finished products made of PVC and NBR after the end of the life (waste) are considered harmful, because they do not degrade and thus remain for a long time in the environment. Therefore, there is intense research in order to recycle such materials and reintroduce them into the productive cycle in a new form, without compromising very much their mechanical properties. In the case of rubber recycling, there are currently several methods, from reducing the dimensions to expensive devulcanization processes in order to use them in different thermoplastic matrices. However, the simple reduction of the size of the vulcanized rubber and the mixing with PVC, leads to weak mechanical properties, due to the incompatibility and immiscibility between the phases. Such a composite material was obtained using recycled vulcanized NBR rubber particles (0.35 mm) unmodified/ modified with 10% PDMS, in virgin PVC matrix and waste PVC (50:50) and in the presence of the genioplast additive by the homogeneous mixing technique in the Brabender mixer. The materials experimented were analyzed structurally – FTIR, rheological (torque versus time), from the point of view of processability (flow index) but also mechanically. The analysis of the physico-mechanical values shows that the addition of 10% NBR in the PVC matrix reduces the tensile strength, the 100 and 300% modulus, the elongation at the break, the tear due to their agglomeration, reduce processability (based on the MFR obtained values) but improve the abrasion resistance, an important property of the materials used especially in the footwear industry. However, these types of materials can be used in other applications (automotive, agriculture, etc.) where very high resistances are not required.
Investigations and Analysis of Earth Materials towards the Developments in Some Advanced Chemical and Catalytic Uses
Authors: Aluvihara Suresh , Kalpage C.S. , Bandaranayake P.W.S.K. , Bandara W.M.A.T. , Chelaru Ciprian
Published: November 2022

Earth materials are some sort of valuable resources with some multiples uses in some of industrial purposes and they are obtaining some economical values based upon the demand and the abundance. According to the most of research and experiments that relevant with the characteristics of solid earth materials, mainly there were obtained and disclosed some various outstanding physic-chemical characteristics of a large number of earth materials including the applications of material processing, nano-materials, composite materials and hard materials. In the existing research there were expected to characterize some selected clay varieties, a dolomite variety and a feldspar variety which are available in Sri Lanka towards the developments especially in some advanced chemical and catalytic applications. The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopic analysis and Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis were done for all of selected materials. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was done for three different selected clays and the Fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic analysis was done for three different clay types and for a dolomite variety. According to the obtained results for the research, there were found the presence of at least 75% of Fe as the major element in each of clay with some other trace metallic elements such as K, Ti, Ca, Ba and Zr in such clays, kaolinite, montmorillonite and some of Fe minerals namely as muscovite and glauconite in such clays with quartz as a non-clayey mineral. There were found some higher amount of calcite in the selected dolomite with a trace amount of K and also there were found some higher K and Ca amounts presence in the selected feldspar rocks. When comparing the obtained results with past research out comes and modifications of materials, it seems that these materials will be much useful in the industrial applications such as the catalytic activities, waste water treatment applications in the removal of heavy metals due to the adsorption capacity, ion exchanging materials to remove unnecessary ions from waste water and in the removal of hardness from waste water due to the adsorption capacity of dolomite.
Smart Textiles Based on Conductive Woven Structures
Authors: Sarbu Teodor
Published: November 2022

We live in a knowledge-based society, which is facing an increasing impact of science and technology on all aspects of life through products, services and consumer needs. The field of functional textiles is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates science, technology and design, and its future lies in the potential to combine different technologies. Functional textiles will serve to improve the quality of life by increasing the well-being of society and could lead to significant savings for health and budget. The uniqueness and challenge of technical textiles lies in the need to understand and apply the principles of textiles science and engineering to provide the right solutions for the growing and varied demands of their applications in areas such as protective clothing, automotive textiles, geotextiles, agricultural textiles, medical textiles, textiles used for construction, specialized textiles for defense and military applications, etc. Woven fabrics of copper and stainless steel wires, because of their structural order and ability to bend and conform to the most desirable forms, offers a great opportunity to develop a new generation of multifunctional and interactive textiles. The term “Smart Textiles” refers to a wide range of studies and products that extend the functionality and usefulness of common fabrics.
New Cosmetics Based on Collagen and Caffeine with Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Marin Maria Minodora , Bumbeneci Georgeta , Constantinescu Rodica Roxana , Chelaru Ciprian , Albu-Kaya Madalina Georgiana
Published: November 2022

Cosmetic area has increased worldwide and will continue to expand as long as there are users. At the moment, the interest leads towards cosmetics based on natural ingredients. A common aesthetic problem for majority of the people is represented by dark circles which appear in the infraorbital region. The purpose of this work was to prepare and analyze new cosmetics based on collagen and caffeine with antimicrobial activity that can be used for the treatment of dark circles. The obtained cosmetics are stable at the natural pH of the skin, indicating that new products can be securely used. Images from the optical microscopy evaluation revealed that cosmetics have a soft and foam like appearance. All the obtained cosmetics present excellent stability at 4 and 40°C. The antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was also performed showing that the cream with collagen hydrolysate and smallest amount of caffeine is the most efficient Some more analysis need to be performed before notification.
Hydrogels-Based Textile Materials for Treatment of First-Degree Burn Injuries
Authors: Vasile Georgiana , Țigău Andreea , Popescu Alina , Constantinescu Rodica Roxana , Chirilă Laura
Published: November 2022

Hydrogels based on collagen and xanthan have found various applications as drug delivery carriers. The main strategy is to combine the traditional perspective of using essential oils with polymeric hydrogels in order to develop a potential dressing that provides wound healing for first-degree burn injuries. In this regard, the present study is aimed to develop textile materials with potential for use in the treatment of first-degree burn injuries by approaching the hydrogels based on xanthan gum and collagen as polymeric matrix loaded with essential oils (cinnamon essential oil, tea tree essential oil), propolis (hydroglyceric extract or with content of colloidal silver) and drugs (chlorhexidine, ciprofloxacin). A total of six experimental variants of hydrogels were synthesized and then were applied by padding method on a plain weave textile structure from 100% cotton. The functionalized textile materials were characterized by morphological and antibacterial point of view. The textile materials treated materials with all synthesized hydrogels based on xanthan and collagen as polymeric matrices have antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli test strains, the highest inhibition zone was provided by the samples loaded with ciprofloxacin (MUP3 and MUP4 code).
Thermostability Study of Natural Polymer Microcapsules
Authors: Chelaru Ciprian , Marin Maria Minodora , Ignat Mădălina
Published: November 2022

Microcapsules represent a stand-alone system that has applicability in a multitude of fields. The raw materials for microcapsules are very varied and with different properties. In this paper, biodegradable raw materials from natural sources were used to create/develop microcapsules. The chemical-structural stability of microcapsules under working conditions is a factor that must be considered. The aims were to obtain microcapsules from the previously specified raw materials, to perform a microscopic characterization, to establish their dimensional profile as well as their thermal stability over a range of 25-100°C, in aqueous solution. The study of the thermal stability of microcapsules can provide information regarding the temperature of the environment in which they can be used, specifically, whether they can withstand in medical products, which are subjected to high thermal treatments (up to 100°C), at the same time being susceptible to degradation by chemical action, gradually releasing the active components they may contain.
Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Protease Enzyme of Leather Waste
Authors: Constantinescu Rodica Roxana , Ferdes Mariana , Ignat Madalina , Chelaru Ciprian , Ciobanu Ana-Maria , Drusan Denis-Andrei
Published: November 2022

The objectives of this study were to isolate and characterize bacteria which produced protease enzyme from tannery solid waste. A solid leather waste sample was used for bacterial isolation, taken from different waste warehouses (solid waste in unhairing phase). Several bacterial strains were isolated from the cultures in Petri dishes, after the growth of the colonies. These strains were characterized in terms of the production of proteolytic enzymes, by a method of screening on the media with casein, which allows the determination of proteolytic indices of microorganisms, the colony diameter, diameter of clear zone, proteolytic index, and enzymatic activities characterization on difference of pH and temperature.
New Approaches to the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Authors: Duran Nizami
Published: November 2022

Today, the treatment of infectious diseases is getting more difficult every day due to increasing drug resistance against microorganisms. In order to overcome the increasing drug resistance globally, a wide variety of studies are carried out on probiotic microorganisms. In this study, we aimed to investigate the synergistic activities of the bioactive components of L. casei and S. thermophilus probiotic microorganisms against ESBL-positive E. coli and K. pneumoniae strains against these two microorganisms. The non-toxic concentrations of L. casei and S. thermophilus bioactive components in Vero cell culture were determined. Antibacterial activities against ESBL-positive E. coli and K. pneumoniae at determined non-toxic concentrations were evaluated by studying MIC and MBC concentrations. Firstly, non-cytotoxic concentrations of bioactive metabolites of S. thermophilus and L. casei were determined on Vero cells. It has been determined that the bioactive metabolites of both S. thermophilus and L. casei cause toxicity of <32 µg/ml. For this reason, studies have been studied at levels lower than this concentration for antimicrobial efficacy studies. Antimicrobial activities of L. casei and S. thermophilus alone and in combination against E. coli were given. Here, it was determined that the activities of probiotic microorganisms created a synergistic effect when used in combination. It was determined that the activities of L. casei and S. thermophilus, when used in combination, had a synergistic effect against K. pneumoniae. In this study, where we aimed to produce a new and effective drug/solution in the treatment of wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria (E. coli and K. pneumoniae), which are very difficult to treat, our findings may be hopeful.
3D Virtual Prototyping of Functional Knitted Garments for Persons with Special Needs
Authors: Popescu Georgeta , Toma Doina , Niculescu Claudia , Popescu Alina , Salistean Adrian , Badea Ionela , Neneciu Minela , Wechsler Sara , Ion Ionut Daniel , Puiu Mirela Greti , Raican Crina
Published: November 2022

The field of functional clothing is vast and varied, with each function having its own set of specifications, material needs, and corresponding technologies and methods. Garments for persons with special needs are part of the functional clothing category and are meant to improve the quality of life of those whose body shape, mobility or dexterity differs from the norms. Virtual prototyping of garments provides high potential for design, product development and marketing processes. This paper presents the virtual prototyping of functional knitted garments for persons with special needs (elderly people, people with disabilities, operational staff from defense/public order/security structures) highlighting the importance of personalization and its competitive advantages. The steps to develop the virtual prototypes were: i) 2D pattern design from data in the dimensional table of the model and in correlation with the real sizes of knitted garments using Pattern Design Software (PDS) from OPTITEX; ii) Simulation knitted garments prototypes on the avatar using Optitex 3D Suite Software; iii) Evaluating the fit of the product on the body. The possibility to check the aspect of the product and how it is matching on the 3D model of the human body, without requiring physical development of a prototype is the main advantage of the virtual prototypes. If the product does not fit properly on the 3D surface of 3D model (mannequin / avatar), the designer can easily modify the shapes of parts and then check the new shape by repeating the steps of 3D simulation process in virtual space.
Comparative Studies of Physical-Mechanical Properties of Noble Furs
Authors: Ciobanu Ana-Maria , Drușan Denis-Andrei , Ignat Mădălina , Constantinescu Roxana , Bărbulescu Vlad , Chelaru Ciprian
Published: November 2022

The current work aims to highlight the structural differences of noble furs, more precisely of nutria fur and nutriette fur, especially following their behavior in various physical-mechanical analyzes. Noble furs have always had a special role in people's lives, over time the mankind crossed the seas and continents in search of the precious furs (noble furs). Since the 17th century, noble furs have been so appreciated that they have been used in certain geographical areas instead of money. In the past, noble furs were used only by those with a very good financial situation, but nowadays, noble furs are used on a large scale to make clothes, collars, and hats. The main purpose of this article is, therefore, to determine which of the two noble furs has superior physical and mechanical qualities. The reason why these two furs were chosen was that one is believed to be an imitation of the other on the market. The two types of fur were carefully analyzed by subjecting them to different types of physical-mechanical tests, the most relevant being: “Determination of tensile strength and percentage elongation”, “Determination of tear strength”, “Determination of shrinkage index”, “Resistance at plucking the fur”. All the tests were performed according to actual standards in ICPI accredited laboratory. The obtained results showed that although the two noble furs seem similar at first sight, the original has a superior quality, but also nutriette fur has proven to have some appreciable physical-mechanical properties.
Studies Regarding Structural Properties of Chemical Industry Equipment
Authors: Drușan Denis-Andrei , Ciobanu Ana-Maria , Ignat Mădălina , Constantinescu Roxana , Chelaru Ciprian , Bărbulescu Vlad , Chelu Angela
Published: November 2022

An adequate and optimized equipment plays a very important role in the chemical industry. Due to the way an equipment is designed, it can be subject to certain types of structural deformations. This aim of this study is to show the importance of fortifies openings that are made to connect the pipes with pressure vessels. The development of chemical and petrochemical installations led to the need for continuous research of the vessel’s coatings for a better understanding of design of these structures to be operate in maximum safety. The openings contribute to destabilization of structure for a pressure vessel and make it dangerous to use.
Technological Considerations Regarding the Mechanical Recycling of Waste from Polyethylene and Polypropylene Packaging
Authors: Constantinescu Doina , Boata Bogdan , Iordache Mihaela , Stelescu Maria Daniela , Georgescu Mihai , Sönmez Maria
Published: November 2022

Plastic materials have found applications in almost all fields as a result of their properties and low price. More than 30% of the production of plastics is intended for obtaining packaging. Since they are non-biodegradable and represent a hazard to the environment, strategies and directives have been adopted at national, European, and global level, regarding the recycling of packaging waste. The main ecological method of recycling them is mechanical recycling. The paper presents the main stages of an industrial mechanical recycling process, namely: collection, sorting, grinding, washing, drying, (purification), granulation, packaging, storage and marketing. This underlines the fact that in order to obtain high-performance PE or PP raw materials from recyclable polymer waste from packaging, the recycling process requires advanced sorting to separate them into polymer classes, because the mixtures of the polymers involved are incompatible in their melted state. This incompatibility leads to the lower processability and physical-mechanical performance of the products manufactured from these types of recycled polymer waste. In addition to the sorting methods currently used in the industry, new advanced methods of selective sorting of waste according to the type of polymer were also presented, such as: spectroscopic method, selective dissolution of polymers, thermal adhesion method, froth flotation method, electrostatic separation methods. It was emphasized that by using state-of-the-art technologies such as electron beam treatment followed by the electrostatic separation of waste mixtures from packaging, it is possible to obtain recycled polymers with high purity (90-97%) at advantageous production costs.
Strategies to Make Footwear Sustainable and Circular: A New Walk towards the European Green Rules
Authors: Ferreira Maria José , Pinto Vera V. , Costa Patrícia , Fernandes Albano , Machado Tiago
Published: November 2022

To stay on pace with Paris Agreement goals on climate change, the 1.5°C pathway and Green Deal objectives, the footwear sector must speed up its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to an absolute reduction of 50% by 2030 (or equivalent science-based targets) and achieve Net Zero by 2050. Footwear needs to move away from a linear pattern of growing consumption of planet resources towards a sustainable and more circular living where we use less resources and reduce emissions and climate change. To do so, the industry, whole value chain and consumers need to commit and take concrete actions. The objective of this article is to inspire footwear companies to measure their products environmental footprint, using the European Product Environmental Footprint methodology, and present the actions with higher potential of increasing sustainability and reduce the aggregate GHG footprint of new products.
Protein Composites from Collagen By-Products for Safe Use in Circular Economy
Authors: Niculescu Mihaela-Doina , Dumitriu Brandusa Georgiana , Ignat Madalina , Savin Simona , Alexe Cosmin Andrei , Paun Gabriela
Published: November 2022

Sustainable economy means reducing the carbon footprint and minimizing the amount of waste released from productive activities. This paper presents the characterization of composites obtained from by-products of the leather industry based on collagen and keratin extracts. The protein composites have specific properties for the agricultural field and industrial applications in accordance with the current recommendations for a sustainable economy. Chemical-enzymatic hydrolysis of leather and wool by-products was performed for protein extraction. The composites were obtained by addition and crosslinking of collagen and keratin extracts with tannins from vegetable by-products. The characterization of composites was performed based on the results of analytical investigations by physico-chemical methods: volumetry, potentiometry, Texture Analysis, Dynamic Light Scattering, colorimetry, microscopy. It has been found that new collagen and keratin extracts contain small and medium components size, useful for the biostimulation of agricultural crops, but also contain large size components which give adhesive and film-forming properties, useful in industrial applications.
Use of Creative Methods and Untypical Materials in the Design of Fashion Industry Products
Authors: Leshchyshyn Maryna , Babych Antonina , Kernesh Victoria , Bilous Polina
Published: November 2022

The article is to highlight and substantiate the results of scientific practical research, to prove in a theoretical and practical way the possibility of using upcycling technologies and non-typical used materials for the manufacture of modern designer functional and decorative and decorative (interior) products for the production of products of this segment, increasing the demand for products of Ukrainian designers. Innovative types of materials, manufacturing technologies and decoration of products of the fashion industry have been studied and analyzed. The question of the possibility of using used non-typical materials in the creation of modern collections of products of the fashion industry has been investigated. It was determined that the fashion industry in Ukraine is developing and being updated. This creative experiment made it possible to create an innovative niche for the designer’s vision of the world of fashion and aesthetics, which leads to creative experiments, the introduction of innovative materials and technology into the process of manufacturing products. Such creative experiments are necessary to emphasize the peculiarity and individuality of the designer, as well as to reflect his innovation and style. A sketch project of eco-style products has been developed. A collection of interior products for decorating rooms made of paper vines has been produced. A collection of women’s clothing decorated with accessories and shoes in an eco-style was developed and produced from used non-typical materials for this segment of products.
Analysis of the Learning Requirements of Less Advantaged Groups on the Romanian Level
Authors: Grosu Marian Catalin , Radulescu Ion Razvan , Visileanu Emilia , Ionescu Irina , Avadanei Manuela , Olaru Sabina , Zeng Xianyi , Odhiambo Sheila , Cardoso Alexandra , Rudolf Andreja
Published: November 2022

The paper provides an analysis of the learning requirements of less advantaged groups on the national level, as a task in the framework of Digital Fashion Erasmus+ project. The first part of the analysis focused on the various groups of students from the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași with special physical and social situations, who benefited from online courses, in the pandemic context. The second part of the analysis focused on nine textile companies that respond to a questionnaire of INCDTP regarding the facilities offered for less advantaged groups of workers. Persons with minor impairments and of other nationalities are supported and integrated into textile enterprises. Depending on the type of difficulty, including the emergency due to the pandemic, various support actions were provided by the textile and clothing enterprises. The educational materials of Erasmus+ DigitalFashion will be conceived in six European languages. Students and professionals in the field of textiles and clothing may benefit from multilingual educational materials, identification of technical terms, and a multicultural environment.
Impact of Intensive Study Programs on Higher Education Students in the Field of Design and Modelling of Textile Materials
Authors: Radulescu Ion Razvan , Visileanu Emilia , Scarlat Razvan , Grosu Marian Catalin , Dias Ana , Malengier Benny , Stjepanovic Zoran , Blaga Mirela , Polansky Radek
Published: November 2022

The knowledge of software for design and modelling of textiles offers a competitive advantage within the world of work for young textile creatives. The Erasmus+ project OptimTex – “Software tools for textile creatives” has created a large set of educational materials and the corresponding e-learning resources in this competitive domain. Six educational modules, one Moodle e-learning platform with courses in six national languages, one e-learning instrument for quick access to the content and one glossary of terms were implemented during the two-year’s project 2020-2022 (www.optimtex.eu). Two Intensive Study Programs (ISPs) of five days were already organized by the project’s partners: one virtual ISP with the host Technical University of Iasi and one mobility ISP with the host University of Maribor. A total number of 27 students and 15 lecturers participated in the first ISP and a total number of 17 students and 12 lecturers participated in the second ISP. The six modules for Design and Modelling of woven structures, knitted structures, virtual prototyping of clothing, embroidered e-textiles, design of experiments, and TechTransfer had a high impact on the students. The impact was measured by feedback questionnaires and the interest in e-learning resources by the number of accesses (www.advan2tex.eu/portal/). This paper presents the impact of the educational materials on Higher Education students in relation to the envisaged objectives of the project.
Computed tomography can differentiate vaginal-origin from uterine-origin lesions in bitches
Authors: Jung Jin-Woo , Lee Eunji , Kim Soyeon , Park Seungjo , Lee Sang-kwon , Hong Sunghwa , Choi Jihye
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE

To investigate typical computed tomography (CT) features for the differentiation of vaginal from the uterine origin in dogs.

ANIMALS

7 healthy Beagles in the prospective study and 5 bitches in the retrospective study.

PROCEDURES

In the prospective study, dual-phase CT images were obtained from sexually intact female Beagles (n = 7) during anestrus and estrus. On the CT images, the vagina and uterine horns, body, and cervix were assessed for diameter, attenuation, and contrast enhancement pattern. In the retrospective study, CT features of large vaginal lesions (leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma, adenocarcinoma, hematocolpos, and Gartner’s duct cyst) were assessed in 5 bitches.

RESULTS

In normal bitches, the cervix was thicker with strong central enhancement compared to the uterus and vagina. The uterine artery, which enters the mesometrium at the level of the cervix, was clearly visualized and assisted in identifying the cervix. In bitches with large vaginal masses, uterine arteries were displaced by the lesions and could not be used to locate the cervix. In 4/5 dogs with vaginal masses, identification of the cervix allowed the determination of the organ of origin. In 1 dog with adenocarcinoma, CT vaginography was additionally required for determining the origin of mass.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results from this study indicate that the cervix, recognized in CT as focal thickening of the uterus with central enhancement, may be used as a landmark for the differentiation between the uterus and vagina in bitches.
Community awareness of myocardial infarction in Bisha region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Khabti Sultan , Alsaeeri Abdullah , Alkhathami Mohanad , Alsuayri Meshary , Alghamdi Khalid , Alshahrani Abdulmajeed , Algarni Anas , Alshahrani Bassem , Alharthi Saad , Alghamdi Mushabab
Published: November 2022

Background: Early seeking medical advice can save the lives of many people in our community. This study aimed at assessing the community awareness of causes, risk factors, symptoms, and preventive measures of myocardial infarction (MI) in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Also, to spread health culture regarding preventive measures and early seek of medical advice in our community.
Methods: A descriptive community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Bisha town in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 556 people have been selected randomly to participate in the study. Data were collected through the "Online Survey," which contained eight questions that assessed the knowledge about MI among the community in Bisha, and feedback on their response was offered to correct the wrong answer and promote the right answers. Data analysis by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23.
Results: A total of 566 participants were included in this study. Regarding age, 360 (63.3.%) participants were 18-40 years old, while 206 (36.4%) were 41 years and older. Regarding gender, 291 (51.4%) of the participants were male, while 275 (48.6%) were female. 8 (1.4%) participants had a primary school education, 10 (1.8%) had intermediate school education, 91 (16.1%) had a high school education, 426 (75.3%) had a university education, and 31 (5.5%) had other levels of education. A significant association was observed between age and knowledge of MI (p = 0.025).
Conclusion: This study's outcome showed relatively limited knowledge of MI symptoms among the Bisha community.
Burnout and Resilience in the Community-Based Pharmacist Practitioner
Authors: Cline Kristine M. , Mehta Bella
Published: November 2022

Objective: The primary objective was to assess presence of community-based pharmacist practitioner burnout and workplace stress through administration of validated tools.
Methods: Pharmacists licensed in Ohio received an invitation to participate in the anonymous online assessment via Qualtrics™ using emails available via the State Board of Pharmacy listserv. The survey assessed emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment using a validated tool, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) was used to assess stressors as they relate to burnout and job stress. This study was approved by The Ohio State University Institutional Review Board.
Results: There were 1,425 complete responses. Based on the study sample, 67.2% of community-based pharmacists are experiencing burnout. When asked to self-identify workplace stressors, respondents primarily described the Workload, Control, and Reward dimensions of the AWS. The most commonly reported coping mechanisms were self-care strategies (28.4%), mindfulness (17.6%), and personal time/time off (15.3%). Respondents suggested that organizations address staffing (50.2%) and development of a culture of well-being (17.2%) to promote well-being.
Conclusion: This study allowed insight into workplace stressors for community-based pharmacists and strategies organizations can employ to improve their well-being. Future studies are needed to assess the efficacy of these interventions.
Educação de surdos no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Balbinto Alexandre Dido , Deszuta Gerta Cristina , Haubert Arieli , Santos Silvana Souza
Published: November 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a Educação de Surdos, provenientes de matrículas da educação especial, tanto nas classes comuns do ensino regular como nas classes exclusivamente especializadas. Estudo do tipo ecológico, composto por série histórica de dados provenientes de matrículas da educação especial. Utiliza para a análise os dados da totalidade das matrículas realizadas em estabelecimentos de ensino localizados no território do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, no período de 2010 a 2018, tanto da esfera pública quanto da privada. Para tal, entrelaça os dados estatísticos a revisão bibliográfica, contextualizando a educação de surdos numa retrospectiva histórica, sob o viés político, social, educacional e temporal. As análises inferenciais foram compostas pelos testes de Correlação de Spearman e Regressão de Poisson robusta. O Intervalo de Confiança empregado foi de 95%, e o Nível de Significância adotado de p<0,05. O contingente de matrículas abarcado pela Surdez dentro do total da educação especial ao se fragmentar por diagnóstico, foi de 2%. A Surdez representou 5% (9.202) das matrículas na modalidade de classes exclusivamente especializadas, enquanto que para as classes comuns do ensino regular representaram 1% (5.754). Houve retração em 5% das matrículas de surdos na educação especial, 6% para a modalidade de classes exclusivamente especializadas, e 4% para classes comuns do ensino regular. Os dados desta pesquisa apontam uma trajetória inclusiva na década analisada para o território do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, em conformidade com a análise textual e bibliográfica que aponta para a luta da comunidade surda na busca da manutenção da identidade e do direito a estar com seus iguais, de forma mais interativa, produtiva e social.
Vantagens e desvantagens de cursos presenciais e online na educação executiva
Authors: Casagrande Ana Beatriz De Andrade , Oliveira Fátima Bayma de , Diniz Daniela Martins , Sant'Anna Anderson De Souza
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta resultados de estudo destinado a analisar, de forma comparativa, percepções de alunos, professores e coordenadores sobre as vantagens e desvantagens dos formatos presencial e live (online) em cursos de educação executiva. Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos foi desenvolvida pesquisa qualitativa com base no método de estudo de caso único junto a programa de MBA de reconhecida escola de negócios brasileira. A coleta de dados envolveu a realização de dezenove entrevistas com professores, coordenadores e alunos, com o intuito de captar visões sobre o fenômeno investigado. Os resultados apontam que o networking e o comprometimento dos alunos são considerados os principais fatores de efetividade do modelo presencial. Já em relação ao ensino online, a flexibilidade de tempo e espaço, a possibilidade de rever as aulas gravadas e a diversidade cultural constituem as principais vantagens desse modelo. Quanto às desvantagens do modelo online, os achados identificam como principais desafios a conexão instável da Internet, bem como a interação e o networking limitados entre alunos e entre estes e professores. Como contribuição, o estudo contribui ao lançar luzes sobre desafios e tendências dos formatos de ensino no âmbito da educação executiva, trazendo, ao mesmo tempo, a visão de diferentes agentes envolvidos.
Gap do conhecimento
Authors: Navarro Pedrosa Natasha , Storch Damasceno Felipe , Rodrigues Juliana Ellen , Mont-mor Danilo Soares
Published: November 2022

Este estudo objetiva apontar elementos que aumentam o gap de expectativa informacional dos gestores e dos contadores públicos na área da educação, baseado nos estudos da expectation GAP, de Parasuraman, Zeithaml e Berry (1985). Adotou-se uma metodologia quantitativa descritiva, por meio da coleta de dados primários, e aplicando questionários estruturados. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram 83 profissionais da área contábil e 118 gestores públicos. Os resultados sugeriram que a ausência de Comunicação e Compreensão mais as variáveis de controle Segurança e Acesso aumentam o Gap de expectativa, indicando que a ausência de alguns determinantes pode gerar um gap e consequentemente influenciar a tomada de decisão, podendo acarretar, por exemplo, uma má alocação de recursos públicos. Encontramos indícios que diminuir o gap entre o papel do contador auxiliar tomadas de decisão e a necessidade do gestor em receber relatórios contábeis, pode ocasionar melhor gestão dos recursos na educação pública. Foi possível admitir que a ausência de alguns determinantes pode propiciar um gap e influenciar a tomada de decisão. Quando observado que um equívoco no processo decisório, pode ocasionar uma aplicação de recursos públicos de maneira ineficiente, podendo agravar a desigualdade social, além de prejudicar o crescimento econômico de um país.