bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Spaced Repetition Intervention on Knowledge Retention among Community Health Promoters
Authors: Njoroge Haron Mukora , Kithuka Dr. Peter Munyau , Watetu Dr. Emma
Published: February 2025

Purpose: To establish knowledge retention (KR) baseline levels from the entry training community health promoters (CHPs) received in diverse years since 2006 in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Moreover, to determine the influence of spaced repetition (SR) intervention on knowledge retention.
 
Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental design through pre and post intervention tests were used and the sample (n=348) was calculated through Yamane (1967) formula at 95% confidence interval. Tests’ measured KR and the use of mobile phone short message service (SMS) happened to the respondents once per week in 12 weeks after the pre intervention and before the post intervention test. The 4 key messages from the CHP training manual were relayed interchangeably, each 3 times in total. Both tests used competence based curriculum (CBC) rubrics; exceeding expectation (EE), approaching expectation (AE), meeting expectation (ME) and below expectation (BE).
 
Findings: With a response rate of 92% (n= 320), at pre intervention 82.2% (n=263) had BE KR which is 0-49% score and only 0.6% (n=2) had EE with a mean of 1.21 (30.25%) out of scale of 4. At post intervention the mean was 2.49 (62.25%), an improvement ratio of 2.1. The BE fell to 35.3% (n=113) and EE increased to 33.4% (n=107) at post intervention. SR was statistically significant on knowledge retention according to the Wilcoxon signed rank test results (Z = -11.919, p = 0.000).
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Results confirmed the multi-store memory theory that some knowledge ‘decays’ before entering the long term memory but on several reminders knowledge can resurface; a further confirmation of the forgetting curve that information is forgotten over time if not reviewed. Results mean that training CHPs once without subsequent knowledge reinforcement may have less significant effects. Going forward, county government of Nyandarua should organize periodical training refreshment programs for CHPs.
Physical Activities’ Programmes on Health Status among Urban Elder Adults
Authors: Hian Tan Chee , Yin Tan Hui , Yin Ler Hui , Quin Chan Kai , Ho Walter King Yan , Moriguchi Tetsushi , Yee Yu Choo , Yong Ang Geik , Hoe Wee Eng
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Health profile is essential for elder adults after battle life of with COVID19 and daily routine. Objectives: To obtain elder adult’s health profile. Methodology: Performed physical activities programmes’: “Cyclic” and “APecR” after 4 continuous years cross sectional which, managed to figure out overall samples’ anthropometry (psycho-motor and psychological). Self-recorded data with 2 external observers on their validity and reliability and only descriptive statistic. Training heart rate reached 70%. Samples: 13 samples (pre-experimental) aged 50’s to 60’s voluntarily involved and observed from 2018 to 2022. Parameters attempted: Physical activities, Blood Pressure (BP), Body Weight, Cholesterol Level, High Density Lipid (HDL), Uric Acid, SpO2, Sleeping Hours, and Awaken times daily and psychology aspects lastly justified resulted with their medical reports. Results: Weight Loss showed mild changes, BP enhanced Excellence level (120/80) – from 39% to 58%, Normal (130/85) - 29% to 39%%, Normal Systolic (140/90) - 7% to 22% and mild hypertension 2.48% decreased to 0.40%.  An hourly “Cyclic” and / or “APecR” came to more than 10,000 footsteps per session. Average SpO2 was 98% regularly with 70% from July 2022 until December 2022. Where else, sleeping hours with mean of 6 hours throughout the last 3 consecutive years. Conclusion: Elder adults’ psychological and anthropometry aspect gained. Contribution: Practices and maintenance of one’s health status in auxiliary sport sciences by sports’ extension agents. Recommendation: “Cyclic” and “APecR” programme as elder adults’ alternative physical activities with contribution to exercise psychology, the body of knowledge.
The Impact of Fintech on Financial Inclusion in Southern Nigeria
Authors: Iroakazi EZINWA Chibunna , Ade BELLO Sunday
Published: February 2025

This study examines how fintech affects financial inclusion in Southern Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on improving underbanked and unbanked communities’ access to financial services. The study used a mixed methods approach, integrating qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys done throughout the states of Anambra, Lagos, and Rivers. The results show that, especially for younger, tech-savvy people, fintech has greatly increased access to banking services, savings, credit, and investment opportunities. Disparities between urban and rural areas still exist, nevertheless, with rural areas struggling because of a lack of adequate digital infrastructure. Significant obstacles to wider adoption include worries about security and trust. To address security issues and foster consumer trust, the study suggests that government agencies, regulatory bodies, and fintech companies work together to enhance digital infrastructure in rural areas and create regulatory frameworks. To guarantee that every demographic can take full advantage of fintech innovations, financial literacy initiatives must be expanded.
A Systematic Literature Review: Halal Food Application in Local Malaysia
Authors: Yusop Noorrezam , Kamalrudin Massila , Moketar Nor Aiza , Mustafa Nuridawati , Fraihat Salam
Published: February 2025

The increasing demand for Halal products, particularly in Malaysia, underscores the importance of ensuring compliance with Islamic principles to cater to both local and international Muslim consumers. This study explores the challenges faced by Halal small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, focusing on language barriers and the integration of Arabic-Malay translations in Halal food applications. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to identify key issues, such as the lack of awareness, limited availability of Halal-certified products, and the complexity of local language adaptation. Findings reveal that the Halal logo, certificates, and misunderstanding of Halal practices are significant obstacles. Methodologies, including models and frameworks, are evaluated for their effectiveness in overcoming these challenges. The study emphasizes the necessity of robust language translation frameworks to enhance user experience and trust. Recommendations include adopting comprehensive strategies to improve translation accuracy, usability, and inclusivity in Halal applications to support global Muslim communities.
The Effect of Examination Misconduct on Academic Performance (A Case Study of Jigawa State Higher Institutions)
Authors: Muhammad Yusuf Dahiru , Maccido Muhammad , Suleiman Mohammed , Umar Habibu , Muhammad Faruk
Published: February 2025

Examination misconduct has become a global issue especially with regard to Africa countries,. Several times this issue brought up some cases where by a person can obtain a qualification and can’t depend it.

This study is aimed at analysing the internal as well as the external forces which lead to examination misconduct. In much of our tertiary institutions specifically the area of study, Jigawa state higher institutions. The causes goes beyond the institutional forces nor the students but also the government as many government officials inspired a sense of corrupting lecturers for their study advancement just to obtain the qualifications for their job promotion.

Moreover, the others forces as outlined under this study are: poor renumeration, poor condition for learning and illicit mind of corruption that we do have. In this case ,to promote effective and reduce the levels of examination misconduct, the government has to regulate the secondary schools education before the high institution. Albert Bandura Social learning theory was used in this research as it has relevant on the topic of discussions.

The methodology adopted by this study is secondary sources of data whereas different text, journals, magazines, handbooks and Google scholar’s where used to obtained the relevant data.
Rural-Urban Digital Divide Discourse: Exploring the Efficacy of Game-Based Learning in Early Childhood Development in Zimbabwe
Authors: Zishiri Christopher , Mataruka Leo , Jekese Gladman , Machiridza Emilda Rumbidzai
Published: February 2025

This qualitative study explores the impact of Game-Based Learning (GBL) on the holistic development of young learners within the framework of a game-based spiral Early Childhood Development (ECD) curriculum. Focusing on the rural-urban internet divide in Zimbabwe, the research involved 80 participants from 16 ECD centres, including administrators, learners, and classroom practitioners. Data were collected through interviews, focus groups, and in-situ observations. Thematic analysis revealed that the effectiveness of GBL varied based on the suitability of games for specific developmental domains. Findings indicate that modern educational games were significantly more effective in urban ECD centres, where internet access was available as compared to ECD centres in rural areas, which often struggled with poor connectivity. Consequently, the study recommends the use of low-cost offline games in internet-constrained rural schools. Implementing these games as teaching aids can enhance the holistic development of ECD learners, bridging the gap created by the rural-urban internet divide. This research contributes valuable insights to the ongoing discourse surrounding internet adoption in the field of education, particularly relating to the implementation of GBL in digitally underserved ECD settings.
Comparing Discriminant Analysis Function for Early Prediction of Smartphone Addiction
Authors: Musthofa Mufid , Anshori Mochammad
Published: February 2025

The pervasive use of smartphones in daily life has led to significant benefits, but excessive use has caused alarming behavioral and health issues, particularly among adolescents. Addressing smartphone addiction requires early detection to enable timely interventions. This study investigates the application of machine learning, specifically Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) and Quadratic Discriminant Analysis (QDA), for the early prediction of smartphone addiction. The research used a dataset containing 394 instances categorized into "addicted" and "non-addicted" classes. Dataset is derived from questionnaire responses. After preprocessing steps, including feature selection and ordinal encoding, the data was split using 10-fold cross-validation to ensure robust evaluation. The models were assessed using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure. Results indicate that LDA significantly outperforms QDA across all metrics, achieving an accuracy of 94.16%, a precision of 94.2%, a recall of 94.2%, and an F-measure of 94.2%. Additionally, the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.9875 for LDA, indicating its high reliability and stability in classifying smartphone addiction. QDA, while effective, has a slightly lower performance due to the linear separability of the dataset. This study concludes that LDA is a robust and effective method for early prediction of smartphone addiction, offering valuable insights for health monitoring systems. The findings provide a foundation for future applications of discriminant analysis in addressing behavioral health issues.
Gratitude Journaling and Emotional Well-Being in Brazil
Authors: Lima Adriana
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze gratitude journaling and emotional well-being in Brazil.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Studies in Brazil show that gratitude journaling enhances emotional well-being by increasing happiness, life satisfaction, and positive emotions while reducing depression and anxiety. Daily gratitude lists yield similar benefits to event reporting, improving mental health.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The broaden-and-build theory, cognitive appraisal theory may be used to anchor future studies on the gratitude journaling and emotional well-being in Brazil. Mental health practitioners and educators should consider integrating structured gratitude journaling into therapeutic interventions and wellness programs. Stakeholders should advocate for the inclusion of evidence-based gratitude practices in national mental health strategies, emphasizing low-cost, scalable interventions that complement traditional therapies.
Sleep Deprivation and Emotional Reactivity in Young Adults in United States
Authors: Johnson Patricia
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze sleep deprivation and emotional reactivity in young adults in United States.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Sleep deprivation increases emotional reactivity in young adults, heightening stress, anxiety, and irritability while weakening emotion regulation. It triggers amygdala hyperactivity and reduces prefrontal cortex function, leading to stronger negative responses and poor stress coping. Chronic deprivation links to mood disorders, emphasizing the need for adequate sleep for emotional stability.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Dual-process theory of emotion regulation, self-regulation theory & affective neuroscience theory may be used to anchor future studies on the sleep deprivation and emotional reactivity in young adults in United States. Practitioners should design and implement targeted sleep hygiene interventions and stress management programs tailored for young adults, including cognitive training and mindfulness-based therapies that have shown promise in mitigating heightened emotional reactivity. educational institutions and workplaces should consider structural changes such as later start times, flexible schedules, and awareness campaigns to promote sufficient sleep and thereby improve overall emotional well-being.
Perception on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Healthcare among Medical University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Geetha D  , Vergil Jose  , Sulthana R Afreen , David Anita
Published: February 2025

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is essential in day-to-day life. Perception of artificial intelligence among medical students is enormous since it entails less time consumption as necessary in the healthcare environment. The objective of the study was to assess the perception of artificial intelligence in education and healthcare among medical university students. A convenience sampling technique was used to select the samples; 510 students fulfilling inclusion criteria were selected. Data related to age, gender etc. of the students pursuing universities pursuing the degree were collected under demographic variables. A total of 10 questions to assess the students’ perception on AI in education were used with a 5-point Likert scale. Results showed that the tool mostly used in the study population is ChatGPT, with a frequency of 269 and a percentage of 52.85. It is the most frequently used tool among AI tools, primarily for writing assignments (24.0%), followed by combinations including project work (10.0%), content development (8.0%), grammar check (5.0%), and mathematical workouts (3.0%), with smaller percentages for other specific purposes like digital marketing and personal use. The study of 510 students shows varying perceptions of AI in education, including strong agreement that AI improves writing performance (27.6%), minimises time spent on creative writing (24.6%), as well as develops positive attitudes towards its use (28.1%) and accessibility (21.2%), with a range of opinions on flexibility, liking for AI-based learning tools and motivation to learn them. Artificial Intelligence in medical study enhances education through interactive simulations tailored to individual learning styles and paces, facilitates comprehensive data analysis for research and provides personalised feedback on student performance.
Analysing Menstrual Leave Policies for Working Women in India: A Call for Reform
Authors: Radha K  , Vijayanarayanan N  , Sri Devi K  , Dehariya Rekha
Published: February 2025

Menstruating women experience pain, which makes it difficult for them to perform their jobs in the occupational fields effectively. Based on the available sources, this article examines the need and implementation of menstrual paid leave or period leave policies for working women in India. As the proposed policy could have both benefits and drawbacks, it is imperative to establish well-defined guidelines to enhance health and well-being and to promote gender neutrality in the workplace. After implementing menstrual leave in many countries, policies relating to menstruation leave have become a topic of increased discussion in India. However, only few states like Bihar, Kerala and Odisha have implemented menstrual leave rules. More work needs to be done to guarantee that women may take this time off, and mandating menstrual leave needs a wider conversation. Field research and surveys are required to explore the views to introduce the menstrual leave policy in India.
Communicating the Global Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis of the News Portals on “COVID-19”
Authors: Sonowal Rupa Rani , N Atungbou
Published: February 2025

World Health Organization declared 2019 Novel Coronavirus as a Global Pandemic, quiveredhuman existence, millions of lives lost, altered way of life, and created a new normal. Globalconcern is to slow down and contain the spread of disease through dissemination of information,promotes wider understanding, and encourages more informed decision-making at all levels.Drawing on this, paper examines pattern of news reporting, weightage of content by identifyingfrequency, during early phase. Study used content analysis and how online news portal isdisseminating information to the masses and prioritization given to the type of news.
Physiological and Pharmaceutical Study of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Idrees B Qader , Mohammed Merza  , Khudhur Lana Basil , Haween T. Nanakaly , Eman I. Maruf , Shahidan H. Omar , A. Hamed Kamal , Sherko M Abdulrahman , Aziz Abdulqader
Published: February 2025

Drug interactions have been studied by different group of researchers, in which they have used anumber of living organisms like humans and animals to reduce or inhibit risk of side effect of drugdisease interaction and enhance action of drugs.The present study was aimed to investigate the link of cardiovascular disease (CVD) includingatherosclerotic CVD (AsCVD), into patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that use sodium-glucoseco-transporter-2 inhibitors(SGLT2is) or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) aswell as to provide more information about the incidence of CVD in T2D patients. The current studyincluded 422 patients with T2D have diagnosed in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, during their attended tosecondary care facilities. T2D patients were with the median age 66 years and median diabetesduration 13.3 years. Our results observed that the percentage of AsCVD was 27.2% of all cases ofCVD. The coronary heart disease recorded the highest percentage (20.8%) followed by carotidartery disease (12.1%).
Increased Lipogenesis in the Liver of Seawater-Acclimated Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Authors: Withyachumnarnkul Biboon , Foroutan Behnam , Chotwiwatthanakun Charoonroj , Kanjanasopa Duangkhaetita , Kongplong Suthathip , Krishna Salin , Pongtippatee Pattira , Saedan Sukanya , Santimanawong Wanida , Withyachumnarnkul Boonsirm , Vanichviriyakit Rapeepun
Published: February 2025

Seawater (SW)-acclimatized Oreochromis niloticus (in 27 - 30 ppt) has been generated for more than 10 generations in a private farm in Thailand, and it was noted that the muscle of the fish was softer than that of the fish reared under freshwater (FW) (in 0 - 3 ppt). We hypothesized that high lipid content in the muscle might be the cause. Proximate analysis of the muscle from FW and O. niloticus reared in SW revealed significantly higher (P < 0.05) lipid content in the SW fish. The SW fish also had significantly higher hepatosomatic index (HIS), mesenteric adipose tissue somatic index, and lipid content in the liver (all, P < 0.05), compared to the FW fish. Liver histology of the 2 groups revealed hypertrophy of the hepatocytes and a significant increase in the percentage of apoptosis of the hepatocytes, as well as an increasing size of lipid droplets observed by Oil Red-O staining. In the liver, the genes accl, acca, and fas, which are related to lipogenesis, were expressed at significantly higher levels in the SW fish, compared to the FW fish. The genes dgat2, targeting the enzyme catalyzing the last step of triglyceride synthesis, and cd36, targeting a glycoprotein for the transportation of long-chain fatty acids across cell membrane, were also expressed at significantly higher levels in the SW fish. The only gene tested that did not show a difference between the FW and SW fish was scd, which targets the enzyme catalyzing saturated fatty acid to monounsaturated fatty acid. On the contrary, the gene gys1, targeting glycogen synthase, was down-regulated. All the data indicate that O. niloticus reared in SW adapted, or re-differentiated, themselves to cope with a high-salinity environment by increasing liver biosynthesis and storage of lipid.
HIGHLIGHTS

niloticus reared in seawater had higher lipid content in muscle than those in freshwater, resulting in softer muscle.
Compared with niloticus reared in freshwater, the fish reared in seawater exhibited larger hepatocytes, increased apoptosis, bigger lipid droplets, and higher expressions of lipogenesis genes (accl, accα, and fas), a gene that mobilizes fatty acid into diglyceride (dgat2) to form triglyceride, and a gene that facilitates the entry of long-chain fatty acid into hepatocytes (cd36). In addition, O. niloticus reared in seawater also had lower expression of the gene that form glycogen (gys1), suggesting that glucose is shunted into the lipid biosynthesis channel.
It is likely that niloticus reared in seawater generate more lipid in the liver to suite its increasing demand for energy source (lipid) while living under high salinity. Lipid produced in the hepatocytes is then mobilized to the muscle, where energy is expensed.

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ESBOÇOS PARA UMA SOCIOLOGIA DA EDUCAÇÃO DE RUDOLF STEINER À LUZ DA PERSPECTIVA HISTÓRICO-ONTOLÓGICO
Authors: Rodrigues da Cunha Yuri
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar reflexão inicial para uma sociologia da educação a partir do pensamento de Rudolf Steiner, cujos fundamentos residem nas categorias analíticas desenvolvidas a partir de Karl Marx. Assim, partiu-se das categorias marxianas de: trabalho; formação humana e práxis, para, em seguida, identificar se essas categorias estão presentes no pensamento de Steiner e de qual maneira ele as apresentam. Assim, identificado tais categorias, concluiu-se que, embora estejam em campos paradigmáticos distintos, por meio de uma afinidade eletiva, é possível afirmar que há na obra desenvolvida por Steiner, fundamentos possíveis para uma sociologia da educação, e, que o autor pode oferecer contribuições teóricas e metodológicas ao campo sociológico que visa colaborar com a formação de um ser humano integral e emancipado.
IMPACTOS DAS ATIVIDADES LABORAIS NA TRAJETÓRIA ACADÊMICA EM LICENCIATURA
Authors: Ruiz Marcella , Viesba Leticia , Rosalen Pedro
Published: February 2025

Diante da realidade brasileira pós REUNI (Reestrutura o e Expansão das Universidades Federais), com a expansão das universidades e aumento do acesso à universidade,  esta pesquisa visa realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre os impactos do trabalho durante a vida universitária, para estudantes de licenciatura, fornecendo um panorama sobre as políticas de acesso e permanência nas universidades públicas federais. Essa revisão inclui o levantamento e a análise de artigos científicos e relatórios oficiais de instituições federais e órgãos governamentais, como INEP (Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira) e MEC (Ministério da Educação). O processo de seleção dos estudos foi baseado em critérios de inclusão e exclusão definidos a priori, garantindo que apenas os trabalhos mais relevantes e de maior qualidade fossem considerados. Os resultados apontam que o trabalho durante a trajetória acadêmica pode afetar negativamente o desempenho e o bem-estar dos estudantes, ressaltando a importância de políticas de suporte eficazes. Por meio da análise dos desafios enfrentados pelos beneficiários dessas políticas de permanência, busca-se fornecer subsídios que contribuam para o aprimoramento de futuras políticas públicas e estratégias institucionais, visando consolidar um modelo de educação superior mais inclusivo e eficaz.
LABDOC
Authors: Batista Sylvia Helena Souza da Silva , Santos Júnior Carlos Francisco dos , Ferreira-Gerab Irani
Published: February 2025

Os projetos e as experiências voltadas à qualidade de vida universitária, engajando os e as estudantes com a própria vivência e discutindo temas como questões de etnia, raça e gênero, favorecem a participação na vida institucional e a apropriação dos espaços de formação, intervenção na realidade e produção de conhecimentos. O engajamento vai além da participação dos estudantes na instituição, envolve o sentimento de pertencimento a esse lugar de formação. O presente trabalho objetiva relatar a experiência no âmbito da unidade curricular eletiva LabDOC - Educação Interprofissional em Saúde e Engajamento Estudantil, oferecida a estudantes dos cursos de Biomedicina, Enfermagem, Fonoaudiologia, Medicina e Tecnologias em Saúde, da Escola Paulista de Medicina e da Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp/Brasil). Nosso grupo de aprendizagem compreendeu 3 docentes e 11 estudantes dos cursos referidos, investindo-se em situações de aprendizagem caraterizados por metodologias participativas e processos avaliativos centrados nos e nas estudantes. A busca permanente pela articulação entre as práticas e os saberes, procurando configurar as dimensões éticas, políticas e sociais do engajamento estudantil na universidade e suas imbricações com a educação interprofissional como dispositivo epistemológico e metodológico, mostrou-se potente e mobilizadoras para o grupo. As discussões e reflexões sobre o vivido e as produções fomentaram o envolvimento com os processos de formar-se na área da saúde, indicando a ampliação do pertencimento e compromisso com uma cultura acadêmica mais coletiva e corresponsável pela formulação e implementação de política institucionais no campo da equidade, inclusão e educação antirracista.
EXPERIÊNCIA FORMATIVA NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Moraes Luis Enrique Martins , Pontes Janiele Gama , Oliveira Sandra Kariny Saldanha de , Boldrini Bianca Maíra de Paiva Ottoni
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho visa compartilhar as vivências da sala de aula de acadêmicos da Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Roraima - UERR, que atuaram como residentes do Programa Residência Pedagógica - PRP, na disciplina de ciências e biologia no colégio de Aplicação - CAp em Boa Vista, Roraima. Nesse cenário, o PRP e a escola, proporcionaram aprendizagem, formação, desenvolvimento, integração e adoção de práticas metodológicas que promoveram aquisição de habilidades específicas para residentes e alunos, visto isso, o trabalho destaca a importância das atividades práticas e lúdicas, transformando o saber científico em saber escolar. Com isso, a prática docente foi desenvolvida com alunos do 7°, 8º e 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental II, nos anos de 2023 e 2024, nos módulos 1, 2 e 3 do PRP/UERR, onde os residentes, optaram por trabalhar com atividades práticas e lúdicas no ensino de Ciências, a partir do uso de metodologias ativas. Por fim, os resultados obtidos indicaram que as atividades práticas e lúdicas possibilitaram aos alunos a construção do conhecimento, apropriando-se dele e tornando-os indivíduos autônomos sendo capazes de ter um pensamento crítico possibilitando o desenvolvimento do ensino e aprendizagem, o que despertou o interesse e a motivação em sala de aula e promoveu um ambiente de aprendizagem mais dinâmico e participativo.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA E OS CONHECIMENTOS DE HISTÓRIA DA MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Freitas Sergio Cavalcante , Espíndula dos Santos Freire Miriam
Published: February 2025

Repensar a formação inicial e continuada de professores é importante para enfrentar os desafios da educação atual. O objetivo é discutir como a história da matemática pode melhorar o ensino e a aprendizagem na educação básica. Defendemos que, na formação inicial, os conteúdos de história da matemática devem ser melhor abordados pelos formadores, superando uma visão apenas mecânica do ensino. Para a formação continuada, é essencial que os professores sejam estimulados a agir de forma reflexiva. O professor reflexivo se torna um produtor de conhecimento e aprimora sua prática pedagógica, organizando melhor as atividades e adaptando-as para o desenvolvimento integral do aluno. A reflexão é uma ferramenta crucial para a melhoria do ensino e deve estar acompanhada de pesquisa científica e contextos do dia a dia. A formação continuada deve preparar os professores para usar a história da matemática, promovendo a formação de cidadãos críticos e conscientes. A interação entre professores e alunos é vital para a aprendizagem significativa, exigindo preparo e conhecimento.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFISSIONAIS PARA O TRABALHO EDUCATIVO COM CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES EM INSTITUIÇÃO DE ACOLHIMENTO
Authors: Gelsleuchter Monique Cristina , Hoeller Solange Aparecida De Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Esta pesquisa em desenvolvimento, analisa os documentos regulatórios de uma instituição de acolhimento em Florianópolis, com foco na legislação educacional e políticas públicas sociais que garantem os direitos de crianças e adolescentes, destacando a importância de contribuir com a discussão sobre a formação e valorização profissional, para o atendimento integral às necessidades dos acolhidos neste contexto de educação não formal. A análise do contexto histórico-documental objetiva compreender a trajetória da institucionalização do acolhimento em Florianópolis, Brasil, identificando as diferentes concepções de assistência, às políticas públicas que marcaram essa trajetória, as práticas pedagógicas implementadas e a necessidade de formação específica, garantindo a qualidade da educação e o pleno desenvolvimento dos acolhidos. Utilizando uma metodologia qualitativa, baseada na análise documental e no levantamento de dados, busca-se compreender o percurso histórico da instituição de acolhimento e investigar como a análise documental e a legislação permite construir uma historicidade das instituições de acolhimento na cidade. A pesquisa realizada a partir de referenciais como Le Goff e Luciano Filho, busca responder às seguintes questões: como a formação profissional pode contemplar conteúdos e abordagens que atendam às especificidades das crianças acolhidas? Quais metodologias são mais adequadas para trabalhar com crianças em situação de vulnerabilidade no contexto educacional? Espera-se que esta pesquisa contribua para a compreensão da realidade da educação em instituições de acolhimento, subsidiando a elaboração de políticas públicas e programas que fortaleçam a formação, promovam o atendimento educacional de qualidade e garantam os direitos sociais de crianças em situação de acolhimento.
FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE, PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS E EVASÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Fonseca Jamille Guerra
Published: February 2025

A formação docente, as práticas pedagógicas e a evasão universitária estão interconectadas, desempenhando papéis críticos na qualidade do ensino superior. A formação abrange tanto o domínio do conteúdo quanto habilidades pedagógicas. Práticas pedagógicas inovadoras e centradas no estudante, como metodologias ativas e avaliação formativa, podem aumentar o engajamento estudantil. A evasão universitária é influenciada por diversos fatores, internos e externos ao ambiente acadêmico, inclusive práticas pedagógicas. Professores investidos em formação inovadora e continuada podem identificar mais facilmente estudantes em risco de evasão e assim buscar intervenções proativas. Investir na formação contínua dos docentes e na implementação de práticas pedagógicas eficazes é essencial para reduzir a evasão de estudantes. Muitos professores demonstram dificuldade em entender como fatores e práticas institucionais impactam o fenômeno da evasão, o que faz com que a universidade seja menos responsabilizada pelo abandono dos estudos. Importante reconhecer os fatores institucionais e pedagógicos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem e desenvolver estratégias mais abrangentes para apoiar estudantes, especialmente aqueles em risco de abandonar o curso, contribuindo para seu sucesso acadêmico e pessoal.Assim, a responsabilidade pela redução da evasão universitária é compartilhada entre os docentes, que podem adaptar suas práticas pedagógicas, e as instituições, ao ofertar suporte e recursos adequados.
Effect of Ashwagandha, Turmeric and Antibiotic on Blood Biochemical Profile of Repeat Breeding Gir Cows with Subclinical Endometritis
Authors: V. Vadher Dhruv , S. Parikh Suryakant , K. Sharma Arun , P. Vijyeta Hardipsinh , N. Thummar Meet , R. Ram Dilip
Published: February 2025

The present study was conducted to evaluate the influence of ashwagandha and turmeric on blood biochemical profile in subclinical endometritis (SCE) affected repeat breeding Gir cows. Thirty apparently healthy repeat breeder Gir cows, aged 4 to 8 years (>90 days in milk) and positive for SCE on cytobrush technique, were selected from the University Farm and nearby areas of Junagadh region. They were randomly divided into 5 equal groups. In Group A (positive control), cows were administered 30 mL of normal saline intrauterine (I/U) as a single dose. Group B received 30 mL of moxifloxacin I/U for 3 consecutive days. In Group C and D, cows were treated with 5 mL of ashwagandha and 5 mL of turmeric extract diluted in 30 mL of distilled water, respectively, while Group E received a combination treatment of 5 mL each of ashwagandha and turmeric extract, diluted in 30 mL of distilled water and administered I/U for 3 consecutive days. Blood samples collected at estrus before treatment (0 hr) and at subsequent estrus after treatment were compared for changes in blood biochemical profile. Following treatment, significant increase (p0.05). The highest first service conception rate was observed in the group treated with the combination of ashwagandha and turmeric extract (66.66%), followed by turmeric extract alone (50.00 %), ashwagandha extract alone (33.33%) sensitive antibiotic (33.33%), and control (0.00%). The study revealed that a combination of ashwagandha and turmeric extract has best therapeutic efficacy and can be used as an alternative therapy for the treatment of subclinical endometritis in repeat breeding cows.
Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacillus siamensis (ZMT02) on the Gross, Histomorphology and Histometric Indices of the Bursa of Fabricius in Broiler Chicken
Authors: Sundaramoorthy Yamini , Selvan Paramadayalan Senthamil , Kaliyaperumal Rajalakshmi , Quintoil Mohanadasse Nithya , Arasan Varun , Mukul Ray Susim
Published: February 2025

Bursa of Fabricius is the primary lymphoid organ and is the source of B lymphocytes for humoral immunity against pathogens in birds. Probiotic feeding as an alternate to antibiotic use is gaining impetus. The present study reports the immunomodulatory effects of Bacillus siamensis (ZMT02) as a potential probiotic supplement Vs. Zinc bacitracin on the gross morphology, histomorphology and morphometric indices of the Bursa of Fabricius in broiler chicken that were challenged with pathogenic E. coli and Clostridium perfringens. At slaughter (42 days post feeding), the gross and histomorphological features of the bursa of Fabricius in control, antibiotic (Zinc bacitracin 500 mg/ton feed feed) supplemented and probiotic (Bacillus siamensis ZMT02, 1000 mg/ton) supplemented groups were normal without any abnormalities. Morphometric and volumetric measurements were comparatively larger and heavier in the control group and were smaller and lowest for the antibiotic group. There was no significant difference in the number of follicles between groups but the average follicular diameter was highest for the probiotic group with a distinct and well developed thicker cortex and was lowest for the antibiotic supplemented group with a thinner and poor cortex. Antibiotic supplementation had affected the proliferation and maturation of the B cells that resulted in smaller follicles with lean cortex. Probiotc supplementation with Bacillus siamensis was immunostimulatory and induced formation of larger follicles with a well developed cortex. The higher weight and volume of the bursa at slaughter in control birds might have resulted from the higher capillary network and repopulated immune cells after a transient immunodepletion.
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Azolla Meal on Performance of Commercial Broiler Chicken
Authors: G. Mali Avinash , P. Savaliya Fulabhai , B. Gameti Chintan , B. Patel Atul , J. Bhagora Nikesh , M. Lunagariya Pravin
Published: February 2025

An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of Azolla meal on performance of commercial broiler chicken. A total of 144 straight-run day-old chicks were randomly assigned to six treatments, each consisting of 4 replicates with 6 chicks totalling 24 chicks per treatment. Birds in treatment T1 were fed with control basal diet, and those in T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6 received control basal diet supplemented with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% Azolla meal, respectively. Body weight (BW6) and body weight gain (BWG0-6) of birds fed with diet containing 5% Azolla meal (T2) up to 6th week of age were significantly (p
Clinical Lesions in Parvo Virus Infected Puppies
Authors: Anilkumar Tangolli Abhishek , Kumar Gowdaiahnadoddi Krishnaiah Chetan , Manepanda Appaiah Kshama
Published: February 2025

Canine parvo virus (CPV) causes acute gastroenteritis in young puppies leading to profuse diarrhoea and vomiting, severe dehydration/ hypovolemia, metabolic acidosis (or alkalosis), bacterial translocation with septicaemia and endotoxemia, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), hypercoagulability, multiorgan dysfunction, and death. CPV invades many of the internal organs such as intestinal epithelia, bone marrow, tongue, oral cavity, heart, lung, spleen, liver, kidneys and skin. In PCR positive puppies, petechial haemorrhages were observed along the tip of the eyelids, along the tip line of the lips, around the inguinal region in male puppies, around perineal region in both male and females. These lesions were focal as a single and cluster like appearance.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Risk Assessment and Mitigation in the Financial Sector
Authors: Naga Ramesh Palakurti
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial sector by enhancing risk assessment and mitigation processes. This article explores the various ways in which AI technologies, such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, are utilized to manage and mitigate financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks. AI-driven tools enable financial institutions to predict, assess, and control risks with greater precision, reducing fraud, optimizing investment strategies, and enhancing decision-making processes. The paper also discusses the challenges faced in implementing AI in risk management, including data privacy concerns, regulatory issues, and integration difficulties. By examining case studies and current practices, this article highlights the significant impact of AI in reshaping risk management paradigms in the financial sector. The outlook for AI in this area is also discussed, emphasizing the potential for further innovations
REVISIÓN TEÓRICA SOBRE LA REPRESENTACIÓN SOCIAL DE LAS MUJERES EN LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN MASIVOS
Authors: Figueroa Claudia
Published: February 2025

El artículo es una revisión de la literatura de las investigaciones sobre la representación social de las mujeres y otros actores sociales, que publican los medios de comunicación de masas en español. El objetivo es conocer los fundamentos teóricos del tema y el estado del problema, mediante la sistematización de las investigaciones publicadas en bases de datos accesibles en línea., así como conocer las metodologías utilizadas en este tipo de estudios. Para esto, se revisaron cerca de 50 documentos enlazados al portal Google Académico, detectados mediante el uso de las palabras claves en el buscador. Cada documento que coincidía con las variables representación social y medios de comunicación de masas, fue seleccionado y revisado según los criterios de alcance y actualidad. Luego se tomaron apuntes de los datos generales, de las ideas teóricas pertinentes, así como de los resultados más importantes de cada estudio. Por último, se confirmó que en Panamá, hasta el momento, no se ha publicado ninguna investigación sobre las representaciones sociales de las mujeres u otros actores sociales, en los medios de comunicación de masas. No obstante, se identificaron quince investigaciones realizadas por profesionales en instituciones de educación superior en España y otros países de Latinoamérica., de las cuales siete coinciden con las variables principales, de la línea de investigación que se propone desarrollar en la Facultad de Comunicación Social de la Universidad de Panamá.
Skostniała struktura przeszłości czy elastyczny system przyszłości? Wybrane wskaźniki społeczno- gospodarcze na przykładzie Polski, Szwecji, Norwegii i Danii
Authors:   kowalczyk.michal@gazeta.pl, Kowalczyk Michał T.
Published: February 2025

W artykule przedstawiono analizę wybranych wskaźników społeczno-gospodarczych w Polsce, Szwecji, Norwegii i Danii w celu opisania przebytej przez nie drogi i wskazania kierunku reform. Badane jest otoczenie instytucjonalne, w rozumieniu społecznym, a nie formalno-organizacyjnyn. Porównywane obszary obejmują zagadnienia ściśle związane z warunkami prowadzenia przedsiębiorstwa i jakością życia, mające swoje odzwierciedlenie zarówno w danych statystycznych zbieranych przez specjalistyczne agencje powiązane z ONZ (Gender Inequality Index), Bankiem Światowym (raport Doing Business), OECD (Unit Labour Cost), i trzecim sektorem (wskaźnik percepcji korupcji opracowany przez Transparency International i indeks wolności gospodarczej przygotowywany przez The Heritage Foundation). Model neoliberalny – przyjęty w Polsce i innych państwach niegdyś należących do Bloku Radzieckiego – wydaje się nie realizować celu harmonijnego rozwoju społecznego i wyraźnie ustępuje modelowi skandynawskiemu. Szwecja – a wraz
z nią inne opisywane państwa Skandynawii – w perspektywie średniej odniosła sukces, przeistaczając się z państwa, którego obywatele umierali z głodu w kraj powszechnej wolności i dobrobytu.
Cooperation between science and business in Poland: key weaknesses and barriers in the perspective of Science-Technology Parks
Authors:   SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Domańska Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

The article contributes to the discussion on the weaknesses and barriers to building adequate framework for cooperation between universities and other high education institutions and business in Poland. The study tries to fill the gap in literature by showing the problem from the perspective of science-technology parks (STPs) and combining the two issues usually researched separately: topical collaboration with its barriers and the activity of STPs. Since analysis of the topic is hampered by the lack of data (no composite indicators denoting academia-business cooperation), the authors used qualitative methods (survey and structured interviews conducted in 2021-2022 in combination with the use of other sources of information). The study points to structural weaknesses of the system supporting science-business cooperation in Poland that could be addressed by appropriate legislation. Respondents stressed the lack of tax exemptions for companies cooperating directly with STPs or conducting their R&D projects on its premises, and absence of preferential loans for start-ups and other entrepreneurs operating there. Limited opportunities for applying for funds also proved to be a serious problem, related to the legal status of STP as well as surcharges imposed by the universities on common projects with business. Many observations are similar to those already reported in literature which implies that the situation has not changed.
Performance Evaluation of Mobility in Non-Terrestrial Networks
Authors: Chen Li-Sheng , Liao Shu-Han
Published: February 2025

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites exhibit high mobility, leading to frequent handover challenges. Addressing these handover issues is crucial for maintaining seamless and stable service connections. This paper presents a novel D1 event handover scheme that integrates Kalman filtering with artificial neural networks(ANN) to enhance handover performance in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). In the proposed method, Kalman filtering provides precise UE position estimates and generates smooth trajectory predictions, which serve as inputs to a neural network. The neural network adaptively adjusts handover parameters (hysteresis and threshold) and intelligently selects the optimal target cell based on predicted positions, signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) and network load. Through modelling and simulation experiments, we demonstrate that the proposed scheme significantly reduces handover failure rates and ping-pong events. The results show that, compared to traditional D1 handover mechanisms and RSRP-based handover methods, the proposed scheme improves handover stability and reliability, offering an effective solution for intelligent mobility management in dynamic NTN environments.
TQWERE: Transformer-Based SQL Query Executor
Authors: Regev Nir , Shabtai Asaf , Rokach Lior
Published: February 2025

Recent developments in large language models (LLMs) trained on large-scale unstructured textual data have produced high-achieving models. However, it remains a challenge to train an LLM on vast structured (tabular) data for the task of understanding the information captured in the data and answering questions regarding the data. We propose a novel method - TQwerE, for approximating SQL aggregated queries’ results over large data sets. Our main focus was to reduce query latency and incurred costs. Moreover, since we focus on large data sets, majority of models that scan raw data are not applicable. Instead, our method fine tunes Jurassic-2 to learn the relations between aggregated SQL queries and their results without referring directly to the underlying raw data. We demonstrate TQwerE’s ability to approximate aggregated queries with state-of-the-art accuracy and speed. We evaluated TQwerE on twelve datasets, and our results demonstrated its superiority to both the state-of-the-art methods.