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GINÁSTICA LABORAL E PERCEPÇÃO DE QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE TRABALHADORES DO SETOR ADMINISTRATIVO UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Cynara Cristina Domingues Alves Pereira  , Roberto Vilarta  , Heleise Faria dos Reis de Oliveira  , Marcos Gonçalves Maciel  , Maria Inês Monteiro  , Ricardo Pablo Passos  , Guanis de Barros Vilela Junior
Published: June 2024

O objetivo desse estudo foi descrever a influência de um Programa de Ginástica Laboral (PGL) sobre a percepção de qualidade de vida (QV) de trabalhadores do setor administrativo universitário. A amostra compreendeu a participação de 88 trabalhadores ADM, compostos em sua maioria por 71,1% de mulheres com idade entre 17 e 29 anos, de uma instituição universitária privada brasileira. Os participantes foram aleatorizados, além do grupo controle (GC), para uma intervenção (PGL).  A QV foi avaliada pelo Instrumento de Qualidade de Vida da Organização Mundial da Saúde (WHOQOL-bref), os dados foram coletados por meio eletrônico, pré e pós- intervervençõe de um PGL com duração de 16 semanas. Pós- intervenção, a QV apresentou maiores impactos sobre os indicadores para QV Geral, para a maioria das facetas de forma individual, assim como para os domínios, exceto para o domínio social, significativamente maiores quando comparado ao GC. Conclui-se que participar de PGL, há maior chance de melhorar a percepção da QV aumentando significativamente todos os indicadores dela permitindo um impacto positivo sobre a satisfação e saúde do trabalhador.
Onečišćenje neugodnim mirisima
Authors: Runko Luttenberger Lidija , Peršić Nino
Published: June 2024

Prigovori građana na okoliš se sve više odnose na prisustvo neugodnih mirisa, koji su nažalost posljedica urbanog i industrijskog razvoja i koji su izvor mnogobrojnih zdravstvenih problema. Smrad utječe i na vrijednost nekretnina, turizam i produktivnost. Ljudski njuh je zaštitni osjet i trenutno predstavlja najosjetljiviji raspoloživi alat za procjenu krajolika mirisa. Onečišćenje doprinosi disfunkciji osjeta njuha i tako remeti kvalitetu života ljudi. U radu se daje pregled parametara mirisa, metoda mjerenja mirisa, te faktora kojim se karakterizira neugoda uzrokovana smradom. Posebna pozornost je usmjerena na regulatorni okvir u različitim zemljama i regijama, koji se odnosi na neugodne mirise, a koji čine propisi, norme i smjernice. Prisustvo neugodnih mirisa u zajednici je, također, pitanje nepoštivanja okolišne pravde. U Republici Hrvatskoj još uvijek ne postoji regulativa koja se bavi neugodnim mirisima, iako Zakon o vlasništvu i drugim stvarnim pravima sadrži odredbu o imisijama koja kaže da se nitko ne smije služiti ni koristiti nekretninom na način da zbog toga na tuđu nekretninu dospiju, između ostalog, mirisi, a odašiljanje neugodnih mirisa se smatra uznemiravanjem u vlasničkim pravima. Po mišljenju autora Republika Hrvatska i lokalne samouprave imaju priliku preuzeti i prilagoditi rješenja iz drugih zemalja, jer se smrad mora prevenirati, te ograničavati učinak emisija.
Pengaruh City Branding, Persepsi Wisata dan Lokasi Terhadap Minat Berkunjung Wisatawan di Kawah Ijen Banyuwangi
Authors: Prasetyo Icang
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis mengenai pengaruh City Branding, Persepsi Wisata, dan Lokasi terhadap Lokasi Terhadap Minat Berkunjung Wisatawan Di Kawah Ijen Banyuwangi. Setelah dilakukan peninjauan terhadap pustaka dan penyusunan hipotesis maka diperoleh data responden sebanyak 40 responden. Data yang diperoleh menggunakan pengambilan teknik random sampling dengan responden wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Kawah Ijen Banyuwangi. Kemudian melakukan analisis data yang diperoleh menggunakan analisis data secara kuantitatif yang meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, analisis regresi linier berganda, pengujian hipotesis meliputi uji F dan uji t, koefisien determinasi, serta uji asumsi klasik.
Pengaruh Penerimaan PBB-P2, BPHTB, dan Pajak Parkir terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2020-2022
Authors: Febrianti Reni , Kusnadi  , Sagita Laras
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerimaan PBB-P2, BPHTB dan Pajak Parkir terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2020-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan data time series selama tahun 2020-2022. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda, uji t, uji F dan uji Koefisien Determinasi (R2). Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa secara partial PBB-P2 berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah. BPHTB secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah. Pajak parkir secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah. PBB-P2, BPHTB dan Pajak Parkir berpengaruh simultan terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan. Koefisien determinasi dari penelitian ini menunjukan angka sebesar 98,5%. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa variasi variabel bebas PBB-P2, BPHTB dan Pajak Parkir mampu menjelaskan variasi naik turunnya variabel terikat Pendapatan Asli Daerah sebesar 98,5% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 1,5% dipengaruhi oleh variabel bebas lainnya. Rekomendasi penelitian untuk Badan Pendapatan Daerah adalah agar melakukan pendataan ulang wajib pajak untuk antisipasi adanya objek pajak yang belum menyesuaikan data baru. Perlu pendataan ulang wajib pajak PBB-P2 agar tidak ada data ganda dengan cara melakukan kunjungan langsung terhadap tempat-tempat yang menjadi objek pajak PBB-P2. Bapenda perlu melakukan pengawasan pemeriksaan pajak parkir dan upaya memberikan sanksi yang tegas kepada pemungut pajak parkir ilegal.
Biochemical Responses of Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera L. to Combined Stress of Salinity and Nickel
Authors: Gabash Hassanain M. , Resan Ahmed Z. , Awad Khairullah M. , Suhim Aqeel A. , Abdulameer Ammar H.
Published: June 2024

This study examined the effects of nickel (Ni) at 0, 25, and 50 mg.L-1 concentrations, applied alone or in combination with salinity (represented by NaCl at 0, 100, and 200 mM concentrations), on the biochemical traits of date palm. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA), membrane stability index (MSI), peroxidase (POD) activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and proline content were among the parameters evaluated. The results revealed significant effects of nickel and salinity on the studied biochemical markers. Nickel at 50 mg.L-1 significantly increased H2O2 (0.87 µmol. L-1) and MDA (2.46 nmol.g-1) levels, while decreasing MSI (75.85%). Moreover, it enhanced POD (25.09 U.min-1.g-1) and SOD (3.78 U. min-1.g-1) activity, as well as proline content (4.35 µmol.g-1). Salinity at 200 mM significantly increased H2O2 (0.90 µmol L-1) and MDA (2.54 nmol.g-1) levels, decreased MSI (77.69%), and increased POD (27.61 U. min-1.g-1) and SOD (3.77 U.min-1.g-1) activity, along with increased proline content (4.54 µmol.g-1). Additionally, the combined application of nickel and salinity, particularly at higher concentrations, resulted in significantly increased biochemical responses compared to individual treatments. The findings highlight the interactive effects of nickel and salinity on the oxidative and antioxidant mechanisms in date palm plants. This study contributes to our understanding of plant responses to abiotic stressors and provides insights for optimizing date palm cultivation under challenging environmental conditions.
Evaluation of antitumor potential of an anti-glypican-1 monoclonal antibody in preclinical lung cancer models reveals a distinct mechanism of action
Authors: Li Minghua , Wang Yanhong , Lin Xiaoyang , Yang Haiqiang , Zhang Xiaolin , Bai Yun , Li Xiankun , Zhang Lulu , Cheng Feng , Cao Chuanhai , Zhou Qingyu
Published: June 2024

Aim: The main objective of this study was to investigate the antitumor effect of a mouse anti-human glypican-1 (GPC1) monoclonal antibody (mAb) on non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) and associated molecular mechanisms. Methods: The anti-proliferative and anti-migratory activities of anti-GPC1 mAb were examined in A549 and H460 NSCLC cells and LL97A lung fibroblasts. The inhibitory effect of anti-GPC1 mAb on tumor growth was evaluated in an orthotopic lung tumor model. Results: The in vitro study showed that anti-GPC1 mAb profoundly inhibited the anchorage-independent growth of A549 and H460 NSCLC cells and exhibited relatively high cytotoxic activities towards LL97A lung fibroblasts, A549/LL97A and H460/LL97A coculture spheroids. Moreover, anti-GPC1 mAb significantly decreased the expression of phospho-Src (p-Src; Tyr416), p-Akt (Ser473) and β-catenin in the co-cultured LL97A lung fibroblasts, and the expression of phospho-mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (p-MEK; Ser217/221) and phospho-90 kDa ribosomal s6 kinase (p-p90RSK; Ser380) in co-cultured A549 cells. When anti-GPC1 mAb was administered to tumor-bearing mice, the inhibitory effect of anti-GPC1 mAb on the orthotopic lung tumor growth was not statistically significant. Nonetheless, results of Western blot analysis showed significant decrease in the phosphorylation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) at Tyr766, Src at Tyr416, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) at Thr202/Tyr204, 90 kDa ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) at Ser380, glycogen synthase kinases 3α (GSK3α) at Ser21 and GSK3β at Ser9 in tumor tissues. These data implicate that anti-GPC1 mAb treatment impairs the interaction between tumor cells and tumor associated fibroblasts by attenuating the paracrine FGFR signal transduction. Conclusions: The relatively potent cytotoxicity of anti-GPC1 mAb in lung fibroblasts and its potential inhibitory effect on the paracrine FGFR signal transduction warrant further studies on the combined use of this mAb with targeted therapeutics to improve therapeutic outcomes in lung cancer.
Herpes Simplex Keratitis after PRK
Authors: Graf Joshua
Published: June 2024

Background: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double stranded DNA virus that infects much of the world’s population. The World Health Organization estimates 67% of people under the age of 50 have HSV-1 and 11% of people under the age of 50 have HSV-2. While most systemic infections remain inactive and do not cause symptoms, the activation and appearance of ocular HSV can be a destructive and vision-threatening issue. HSV keratitis can be epithelial, stromal or a combination. Patients who have recently undergone photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) have a higher risk of HSV keratitis. Because of this, HSV keratitis should be considered in any PRK post-op patient that presents with unusual signs and symptoms such as decreased vision, increased IOPs, ocular pain, photophobia, iritis and corneal haze. When diagnosed in a timely manner, the prognosis is generally favorable. Current treatments for HSV keratitis include antiviral coverage as well as immunosuppression with topical steroids.

Case Report: This case involves a patient that developed HSV keratitis while on topical steroid therapy following PRK. The weeks following the initial presentation were spent battling corneal haze, iritis, pain, increased IOPs and decreased visual acuity. After close monitoring and treatment changes based on each clinical presentation, the patient recovered with good vision and minimal corneal scarring. The findings and recommended treatment options are discussed.

Conclusion: HSV affects much of the world’s population. Reactivation of the latent virus can lead to vision threatening corneal disease. HSV is capable of causing inflammation and pathology throughout most of the anterior segment of the eye, and therefore should be considered when managing any new or recalcitrant anterior pathology. Although the diagnosis is usually clinical, laboratory testing can be used to confirm a diagnosis. Treatment aims to decrease the viral load and to limit stromal scarring.
Headache and Vision Loss as Initial Symptoms for an Acute Invasive Rhino-orbital-cerebral Mucormycosis
Authors: Le Thanh , Wentworth Gregg
Published: June 2024

Background: Acute invasive rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a rare fungal infection commonly caused by Rhizopus species. It occurs in immune- compromised individuals who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), leukemia, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, or organ transplant patients who are on immunosuppressive therapy. Diagnosing invasive ROCM is challenging because its clinical presentation can be nonspecific, and it is not frequently observed in ophthalmic practices.

Case Report: A 66-year-old Hispanic male with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus presented with the complaint of severe headache and retrobulbar pain in the right eye. An ophthalmic examination revealed normal ocular health in both eyes. Computerized tomography scan showed mild inflammatory mucosal thickening in the sinuses. Initially, he was diagnosed and treated for giant cell arteritis. The patient’s vision deteriorated to no light perception in the right eye with persistent 10 out of 10 headache and eye pain despite various treatments. Further evaluation revealed ROCM involving the sphenoid sinus. This was confirmed by a positive smear and culture of Rhizopus species from the sinus and from the patient’s symptoms improving with antifungal treatment.

Conclusion: Sphenoid sinusitis is an unusual site of involvement with ROCM. The absence of nasal drainage adds to the difficulty of diagnosis without contrast imaging. Although rare, acute invasive ROCM should always be considered in any uncontrolled diabetic or immunosuppressed patient with acute headache and vision loss.
Interrelation of processes of parliamentary control over the implementation of laws adopted by the parliament
Authors: FURASHEV V.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the problems of ensuring effective legal regulation based on the optimization of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine's performance of two interrelated functions – the adoption of laws and the implementation of parliamentary control. The laws of any country, first of all, establish the legal regulation of the activities of state authorities at all levels in a harmonious combination with the legal regulation of modern social relations. The provisions of the legislative act are mandatory not only for their implementation, but also require monitoring of their implementation. The question of who should monitor the compliance of this or that Law of Ukraine with the concept of “law” and “rule of law” remains open, and not only at the legislative level. The answer is simple – “parliament” (although its feature is the presence of chamber systems) entities of management, to evaluate the discipline of the implementation of legislative acts, but also to make a decision about how effective the legal regulation itself is in this or that sphere of management, what changes should be made to the regulatory and legal acts to improve the state of their implementation, as well as to what extent  regulatory acts correspond  to the essence and regularities  of social relations.  The analysis of statistical data on the number of registered draft lawsand adopted laws of Ukraine, the hearings held by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the VIII and IX convocations showed that, recently, the function of adopting laws dominates in comparison with the exercise of control over their proper implementation.
The right to be forgotten in the “global village” paradigm: on the issue of implementation
Authors: BATYRGAREIEVA V.
Published: June 2024

The advent of the information era in the history of mankind also caused a change in the paradigm of social relations, transforming their format, according to Marshall McLuhan's apt phrase, into a "global village". In this paradigm, the right to be forgotten becomes an important means of protecting a person from uncontrolled dissemination of unwanted information about him. The article reveals the nature of the right to be forgotten and its relationship with the phenomenon of privacy, analyzes the provisions of European legislation and practice. Attention is drawn to the fact that in Ukraine, despite the existing need to have this tool for the protection of personally sensitive information, no legislative algorithm for the effective implementation of the right in question has been developed. It is noted that, from a legal and technical point of view, the implementation of the right to be forgotten is quite difficult, since the recognition of the genetic connection of the state of being forgotten with the right to the inviolability of private life in the “global village” paradigm forces the law enforcer to always seek a reasonable balance between a person's desire to limit access to a certain information and other basic human rights and freedoms (freedom of expression, the right of users to access any form of information, etc.). Given the situation of legal uncertainty, the article concludes that there are two ways to close this gap. The first of them is to speed up work on the adoption of the new Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”, the provisions of which would be devoted, among other things, to practical issues of implementation and protection of the right to be forgotten; the second is to develop a separate regulatory legal act, fully devoted to the analyzed law. At the same time, when working out an appropriate mechanism for the effective implementation of the right to be forgotten, one should take into account those aspects that in practice lead to paradoxical situations in their content, such as: the mismatch of traditional physical borders with the borders of the “global village”, the Streisand effect, the disproportionality of the efforts and the achieved result, the conflict of the person's past with the possibility of their further socialization in society, etc.).
Open data and explanatory artificial intelligence: legal perspectives
Authors: DUBNIAK M.
Published: June 2024

The article comprehensively analyzes the legal issues of open data. The concept of “citizen-generated data” is explored, and its role, place and importance for legal regulation in the open data system are determined. The paper also describes the features that distinguish this category of data from similar “citizen science” and “public participation” data. The process of forming training datasets for the development of artificial intelligence technologies using open data is comprehended. The concept and features of “explanatory artificial intelligence” are investigated. It is established that the development of explanation algorithms should take into account the human thought processes and cognitive biases of the person who forms, perceives and evaluates the decisions of explanatory artificial intelligence. The use of open data in other areas, in particular for analyzing the indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals, is investigated. It was found that some of the data necessary for comparing SDG indicators are published by the same data managers on different platforms. This leads to duplication of some data, the need to transform or compile data for publication on the Open Data Portal and the Open SDG Platform in Ukraine.
Legal problems of using artificial intelligence technologies in the context of ensuring national security of Ukraine
Authors: GORDIENKO S. , DORONIN I.
Published: June 2024

This paper is committed to the problems of legal regulation in the field of use of artificial intelligence. The authors pay attention to the points of view regarding the essence of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. It was determined that legal regulation is challenged and needs changes. This situation is characteristic not only for the specific technology of artificial intelligence but also for all emerging technologies. This impact is often unpredictable, so regulation is carried out in a situation of uncertainty. This is a certain terminological convention of the term “intellect” taking into account the nature of technology. In view of the social impact of technologies, the main ideas in the direction of finding problems for legal regulation are determined. The impact of technologies on the nature of challenges and threats in the field of national security is analyzed. Strategic planning documents in the field of national security and implementation of artificial intelligence were considered. An important, albeit promising, impact on the state of threats was established.  Use of artificial intelligence  technologies can significantly change the nature of the main threats in the field of national security. It is the interests of national security that should be allowed as a priority in the legal regulation of the use of artificial intelligence technologies in public life. It is proposed to determine the existing and potential threats from the use of artificial intelligence in further strategic planning in the sphere of ensuring the national security of Ukraine.
Radiation, chemical, biological, nuclear threats (SBRN-defense) in the context of the doctrine of criminal law of Ukraine
Authors: TITARENKO O. , SHAMARA O.
Published: June 2024

The article contains an analysis of the criminal legislation of Ukraine in the field of CBRN threats. Based on the results of the study, the state of criminal and legal protection of the population against CBRN threats was determined in the conditions of the formation of the doctrine of criminal law of Ukraine against the background of the full-scale aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, and the ways of forming a relevant system of criminal and legal protection in the field of CBRN threats were also determined.
Educación especial en metodologías de discapacidad múltiple intelectual y física: Un enfoque inclusivo
Authors: Bernal Párraga Augusto Paolo , Medina Marino Patricia Alexandra , Cholango Tenemaza Edith Geovanna , Zamora Franco Alicia Feliciana , Zamora Franco Carolina Gabriela , López Sánchez Iliana Yadira
Published: June 2024

El presente estudio se centra en analizar las metodologías empleadas en la educación especial para abordar la discapacidad múltiple, tanto intelectual como física, desde una perspectiva inclusiva y orientada al éxito académico y social de los estudiantes. Se destaca la importancia de un enfoque inclusivo que permita el pleno desarrollo de los estudiantes con estas condiciones, reconociendo sus potencialidades y adaptando las estrategias educativas de acuerdo a sus necesidades individuales. A través de una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura y la investigación en el campo de la educación especial, se examinan diversas investigaciones y prácticas, resaltando tanto los desafíos como las mejores prácticas para garantizar una educación de calidad y equitativa para todos los estudiantes. El estudio también aborda la implementación de tecnologías asistidas y su impacto en la educación de estudiantes con discapacidades múltiples. Se analiza cómo estas tecnologías pueden facilitar el acceso al currículo y mejorar la participación y el rendimiento académico de estos estudiantes. Además, se discuten las barreras que los educadores enfrentan al integrar tecnologías asistidas en el aula, y se proponen soluciones para superar estos obstáculos. Asimismo, se enfatiza la necesidad de una formación especializada para los educadores, destacando la importancia de programas de desarrollo profesional continuo que incluyan el uso de tecnologías asistidas y metodologías inclusivas. La formación adecuada de los docentes es crucial para el éxito de las estrategias educativas inclusivas y para garantizar que los estudiantes con discapacidades múltiples reciban el apoyo necesario para alcanzar su máximo potencial. El estudio también subraya la importancia de la colaboración entre todas las partes interesadas, incluyendo a los docentes, las familias, los especialistas en educación especial y los responsables de la formulación de políticas. Esta colaboración es esencial para crear un entorno educativo inclusivo y de apoyo que promueva la equidad y la justicia social en la educación. El estudio proporciona recomendaciones prácticas para los educadores y formuladores de políticas educativas, con el objetivo de mejorar los sistemas educativos existentes y asegurar una educación inclusiva y equitativa para todos los estudiantes. Se espera que estas recomendaciones contribuyan a la creación de entornos de aprendizaje más inclusivos y al pleno desarrollo de los estudiantes con discapacidades múltiples.
Pós-colonialismo dentro da perspectiva Histórica/Antropológica
Authors: Theodoridis Nicolas
Published: June 2024

Introdução: O artigo tem como desiderato demostrar como que a corrente teórica denominada de Pós-Colonialismo surgiu após a segunda Guerra Mundial. Objetivo: O Pós-Colonialismo é um campo de estudo que tem como premissa analisar os efeitos do colonialismo europeu na busca e compreensão das dinâmicas sociais, políticas e culturais que surgiram após a independência das antigas colônias no continente africano. Método: A metodologia adotada foi a revisão bibliográfica vindo a examinar obras clássicas e contemporâneas que discutem os efeitos do Imperialismo e consequente emancipação das ex-colônias europeias. Trabalhando com as perspectivas históricas e antropológicas, foi efetuado, na questão histórica, um recorte temporal iniciado em 1870, no intuito de melhor compreensão dos fatos, com o advento do Neocolonialismo, também conhecido como Imperialismo, até as emancipações africanas. Já na parte antropológica, foi utilizado teóricos e conceitos próprios da disciplina, permitindo a análise detalhada e aprofundada dos textos selecionados para compreender as nuances das transformações ocorridas no pós-segunda guerra. Resultados: A história conjugada com a antropologia mesclam suas explanações na busca de melhor entendimento do porquê do surgimento da corrente teórica, nascida após o término da Segunda Guerra Mundial, mediante a saída das potências europeias de suas colônias africanas. Conclusões: Mediante as leituras, temos que descolonizar nosso pensamento, observar e procurar entender as realidades de cada povo dentro de suas capacitações históricas e antropológicas, através dos conceitos trabalhados, vindo a compreender que todos tiveram e têm as suas idiossincrasias dentro do contexto cultural e não impor as nossas realidades para com o outro.
Formação de professores na Andragogia: trajetórias, métodos e tendências na educação de adultos
Authors: Pires Raimundo Nonato Pinheiro , Reisdorfer Grasiele , Mardon Austin
Published: June 2024

Introdução: O presente artigo aborda uma investigação a respeito da aprendizagem de adultos numa perspectiva da andragogia, apresentando as suas bases históricas, suas particularidades com a educação tradicional, seus métodos de aprendizagem, seus princípios, e as contribuições de renomados teóricos que tratam o assunto com bastante sabedoria. Objetivo: Promover uma discussão sobre a formação de professores na educação de adultos, suas trajetórias e tendências no campo da pesquisa e na ação pedagógica. E, enfatizar a importância do modelo andrológico nas universidades e instituições de ensino para maior eficiência educacional. Método: Utilizou-se como metodologia a revisão bibliográfica com enfoque qualitativo a partir das contribuições dos teóricos da aprendizagem, como: Perissé (2008), Pinto (2007), Rodrigues (2001), Tardif (2000), Freire (1980), Malcom Knowles (1973), os quais tratam das bases históricas da andragogia. Resultado: A pesquisa em foco permite dizer que o ensino, sob a perspectiva da andragogia, é capaz de desencadear nos adultos toda a sua capacidade laborativa, permitindo assim, que as capacidades e habilidades sejam eficazmente afloradas junto aos métodos considerados eficientes pelo próprio aprendiz. Neste contexto, o processo de ensino-aprendizagem ganha características centradas no aprendiz, na independência e também na autogestão da aprendizagem. Conclusões: Ao observar em contexto andragógico o papel do professor, este necessita de uma revisão, pois nesta inter-relação vê-se que os alunos adultos são acautelados de suas habilidades e experiências de vida e carecem de maior envolvimento no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. O docente deve ter ações transformadoras e ao mesmo tempo facilitadoras.
Teacher Questioning Techniques and Critical Thinking Skills Development in Junior High School English Language Classrooms
Authors: G. Abudi Rey Anthony , D. Gallardo Remigilda
Published: June 2024

This study examined the relationship between teacher questioning techniques and the development of critical thinking skills within junior high school students in English language classrooms. Employing a descriptive correlational research design, the investigation comprised a sample of 100 students. The results divulge a comprehensive utilization of teacher questioning techniques, encompassing questioning types, Bloom's Taxonomy levels, cognitive demand, and interaction patterns. Furthermore, the study elucidates the extent of critical thinking skills development among junior high school students, emphasizing their capacity to analyze, evaluate, apply problem-solving strategies, and employ evidence for justification. The results emphasize the effectiveness of teaching methodologies that prioritize nurturing these vital cognitive skills. Regression analysis underscores the significant influence of Cognitive Demand and Interaction Patterns on critical thinking skills development. These factors substantiate the importance of tasks that challenge students cognitively and the encouragement of meaningful discussions within the classroom. This research established a statistically significant relationship between teacher questioning techniques and critical thinking skills development, shedding light on the profound impact of engaging and thought-provoking classroom interactions. It signifies the importance of pedagogical approaches centered on critical thinking and reinforces the integral role of educators in this process.
Chemoradiation Therapy as the Treatment of the Adenoide Cystic Cancer of the Bartholin Gland : About One Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Baz S. El , Eddarif O. , Lahlali I. , Nouni K. , Lachgar A. , Kacemi H. El , Kebdani T. , Hassouni K.
Published: June 2024

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the Bartholin's gland is a rare yet clinically significant malignancy Originating from the Bartholin's gland, situated in the vulvar region, ACC exhibits unique histopathological features and clinical behaviors. In our article, we describe a clinical case involving a 28-year-old female patient who initially presented with a painful swelling on the left labia majora. Initially misdiagnosed as simple Bartholin's gland inflammation, biopsy revealed cystic adenoid carcinoma of the Bartholin gland upon histopathological examination. Radiological evaluation revealed a locally advanced left vulvar lesion with no evidence of distant metastasis. Given the impracticability of surgical intervention, concurrent chemoradiation therapy was administered, resulting in favorable outcomes. ACC has been a diagnostic therapeutic challenge, there is currently no established therapeutic standard. Despite its infrequent occurrence, ACC warrants attention due to its potential for aggressive local invasion, distant metastasis, and propensity for recurrence.
The Importance of CIA Holders in Internal Control Department and Their Effect on GRC in the Egyptian Public Sector
Authors: Khamis Tamer
Published: June 2024

The research delves into the pivotal role of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) holders within the internal control department and their profound impact on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the Egyptian public sector. It emphasizes the value of CIAs in safeguarding the internal control department's reputation within the organization and highlights their contribution to improving risk control and managing public funds effectively. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the limited literature available on CIAs globally and in country- specific contexts, inspiring a call for increased investment in intellectual training and knowledge sharing in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The research aims to inspire a greater recognition of the vital role played by CIAs in bolstering internal audit departments and ensuring appropriate risk management, control, and compliance levels.
Sirtuins and the Twelve Hallmarks of Ageing: A Framework for Understanding Ageing Processes and Targeted Intervention
Authors: Elyse Lim Stella
Published: June 2024

Ageing is an innate phenomenon that has not been fully elucidated, despite increasing research on ageing in response to the worsening global ageing population. This demographic shift leads to profound ethical and social implications for human health, delineated by the twelve hallmarks of ageing. Sirtuins, a family of NAD+ - dependent enzymes, are key in the ageing process, thus have been more extensively studied in recent years. This review summarises the mechanisms and molecular pathways through which sirtuins modulate each hallmark of ageing and therefore influence ageing and the incidence of age-related illnesses. The mounting evidence of the close interaction between sirtuins and longevity pathways indicates sirtuins’ function as therapeutic targets for extending health span and life span. We further summarise interventions which target sirtuins to modulate age-related changes on the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels.
Graphs with large Steiner number
Authors: John J. , Raj M. S. Malchijah
Published: June 2024

UDC 519.1 In 2002, Gary Chartrand and Ping Zhang [The Steiner number of a graph, Discrete Math., 242, 41--54 (2002)] characterized the connected graphsGof orderp≥3with Steiner numberp,p-1,or2.  In our paper, we characterize all connected graphsGof orderp≥4with Steiner number s(G)=p-2.  In addition, we obtain some sharp Nordhaus–Gaddum bounds for the Steiner number of connected graphs whose complement is also connected.
Estimation of the centroid Banach–Mazur distance between planar convex bodies
Authors: Lassak Marek
Published: June 2024

UDC 514.18 We consider a version of the Banach–Mazur distance between two convex bodiesCandDfromEdwith an additional requirement that their centroids coincide. We prove that for any two convex bodiesCandDinE2.
Псевдодиференціальні рівняння з регулярною особливістю для радіальних функційp-адичного аргументу
Authors: Serdiuk M.
Published: June 2024

УДК 517.9 Розглянуто випадок регулярної сингулярності для класу рівнянь з псевдодиференціальним операторомDα,α>0,на радіальних функціях |t|pα(Dα)(|t|p)=A(|t|p)u(|t|p). За певних умов доведено існування розв'язку, що задається у вигляді локально абсолютно збіжного степеневого ряду.
Про поведінку одного класу відображень, що діють на області з локально квазіконформною межею
Authors: Sevost’yanov E. , Dovhopiatyi O. , Ilkevych N. , Androshchuk M.
Published: June 2024

УДК 517.5 Статтю присвячено дослідженню відображень, які задовольняють так звану обернену нерівність Полецького. Розглядаються відображення областей квазіекстремальної довжини, областей з локально квазіконформною межею та регулярних (в сенсі простих кінців) областей на області з локально квазіконформною межею, регулярних областей, або областей, локально гельдерево еквівалентних до півкулі на своїй межі. Для таких відображень отримано логарифмічну неперервність за Гельдером в околі точок межі.
Редукція оператора Грама деяких класів систем підпросторів
Authors: Strіlets O.
Published: June 2024

УДК 512.552.4
При дослідженні систем підпросторів із заданими умовами для пар підпросторів виникає питання про невід'ємність відповідного оператора Грама. Доведено теорему, яка дозволяє для певного класу систем звести це питання до питання невід'ємності оператора Грама ,,меншої'' системи підпросторів.
Research into the operating modes of a stand-alone dual-channel hybrid power system
Authors: Dar'enkov Andrey , Kralin Aleksey , Kryukov Evgeny , Petukhov Yaroslav
Published: June 2024

The article describes the development and simulation of a stand-alone hybrid power system based on a variable-speed diesel generator and a hydrogen fuel cell generation system. The goal of the research was to investigate the electromagnetic processes of this power system, which supplies power to autonomous energy consumers with varying load demand. MATLAB Simulink was used to simulate the proposed hybrid power system and check its operating capacity. The results of the simulation include the dependencies of current and voltage changes in the critical components of the hybrid system at stepwise load rate changes. In the future, the developed models and simulation results will allow researchers to select semiconductor devices and create microprocessor-based control systems for electric power installations that meet specific requirements. The dual-channel power system can provide a required power output of 3 kW when powered by a diesel generator and 1 kW when powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. At the same time, the total harmonic distortion (THD) at a load between 100 W and 3 kW varies within acceptable limits between 3.6% and 4.4%. It is worth noting that these higher power complexes can be incorporated into stand-alone electrical grids as well as centralized distribution systems for power deficit compensation during peak loads.
Ítems tipo Likert vs. Ítems continuos: ¿Qué opción es mejor?
Authors: García-Fernández Jaime , Cuesta Marcelino , Postigo Álvaro , Menéndez-Aller Álvaro , González-Nuevo Covadonga , García-Cueto Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Los ítems tipo Likert son comúnmente utilizados en ciencias sociales. Este estudio comprueba si se pueden mejorar las propiedades psicométricas de los autoinformes variando los formatos de respuesta. Los formatos comparados han sido el tipo Likert de cinco alternativas y el VAS (Visual Analog Scale). Para ello, 584 personas (75.2 % mujeres) con una edad media de 32.9 años (DT = 13.4) respondieron a dos cuestionarios online de personalidad que fueron aplicados una vez con formato tipo Likert (0-4) y una segunda vez con formato VAS (0-100). La discriminación, fiabilidad y pesos factoriales de las escalas con formato Likert han sido mayores que las del formato VAS. El formato de respuesta no afectó a la estructura factorial. Las escalas con formato VAS dan puntuaciones totales significativamente más altas. Aunque los ítems con formato de respuesta Likert muestran un mejor funcionamiento, estos resultados podrían estar influenciados por la longitud de la línea en el formato VAS.
Savoirs et interactions sociologiques dans un contexte pluriculturel
Authors: Demelenne Dominique
Published: June 2024

Face à l’invisibilité qui entoure certaines problématiques, telles que celle de la représentation des peuples autochtones au Paraguay, cet article s’interroge sur les outils et référentiels sociologiques opérants afin de leur permettre « d’apparaître » au cœur des politiques publiques. Le questionnement sur la relation aux autres cultures et leur interprétation demeure une préoccupation centrale au sein des sciences sociales. À travers une démarche rétrospective, s’étalant sur une période de 15 ans, nous nous efforçons de mettre en lumière le rôle majeur joué par les équipes de recherche et les cadres d’analyse dans cette entreprise. L’interaction sociologique se révèle être un vecteur essentiel dans la construction d’une compréhension approfondie de ces enjeux. Tout au long de cette réflexion, c’est la trame du lien social qui se dessine, avec ses intrications complexes : domination, assimilation, dialogue, autonomie.
Ce que l’empathie fait à la co-construction des savoirs
Authors: Lewandowski Sophie
Published: June 2024

L’article examine un projet de recherche-action participative (RAP) sur la scolarisation dans le centre-ville de Marseille. Le théâtre forum-Communication non violente, qui associe les démarches d’A. Boal et de M. Rosenberg, a été utilisé comme méthode d’enquête. Chercheur·es, expert·es et habitant·es (parents, enseignant·es, éducateur·rices et adolescent·es) issus de classes sociales et d’origines ethniques variées y ont participé afin que chaque groupe ait l’opportunité d’examiner les positions, les ressentis et les savoirs des autres. Le texte analyse les étapes mises en œuvre pour que les participant·es puissent expérimenter une forme d’empathie de type rogérienne, conçue comme un changement de perspective (physique, émotionnel et cognitif), pour approcher le « cadre de référence » de l’autre sans ni s’identifier à ce cadre ni avoir l’illusion d’y accéder réellement. Il précise les modalités et l’usage de « l’empathie systémique » (pour le groupe social) lors de la scénarisation et de la création des personnages du théâtre forum. Il montre que, dans ce type de dispositif, les chercheur·es passent d’une relation duale (chercheur·e/enquêté·e) à un système d’échanges réciproques entre leur groupe d’appartenance et différents groupes sociaux co-enquêteurs. Il conclut sur l’intérêt de faire appel à certaines formes du sensible pour la co-construction des savoirs.
L’auto-efficacité des enseignantes et enseignants du supérieur à enseigner avec le numérique, de la période Covid à nos jours
Authors: Tali Fatiha , Loubère Lucie , Charalampopoulou Christiana , Desbiens Jean-François , Abel Marie-Hélène , Céci Jean-François
Published: June 2024

Avec la pandémie causée par la Covid-19, l’usage du numérique s’est imposé et traduit par des pratiques très diversifiées dans le contexte de l’enseignement supérieur. Enseigner à distance suppose cependant que les personnes enseignantes (PE) détiennent des compétences techniques pour exploiter au mieux le numérique au service de leurs objectifs pédagogiques. Mobilisant la théorie sociocognitive de Bandura, cette étude utilise une enquête par questionnaire auprès de 290 PE pour valider une échelle d’auto efficacité à l’enseignement en ligne (AE) et examiner ses relations avec les attitudes, les pratiques d’enseignement à l’aide du numérique, ainsi que le sexe des répondants. Après validation de l’échelle unidimensionnelle, les résultats révèlent pour une AE élevée une corrélation positive et significative avec l’éventail d’outils mobilisés et des corrélations négatives (et significatives) avec les émotions et croyances négatives sur le numérique. L’étude identifie également une différence significative entre les sexes, les hommes ayant un niveau d’AE supérieur à celui des femmes, malgré une plus grande participation de ces dernières aux formations numériques. En conclusion, l’AE émerge comme un facteur déterminant pour l’adaptation des PE aux exigences du numérique en enseignement supérieur, soulignant l’importance des initiatives de formation pour renforcer ce dernier.
Understanding quantum mechanics
Authors: Larson D. J.
Published: June 2024

Quantum mechanics presently has many unanswered questions, paradoxes, and even outright logical contradictions. To make progress in understanding quantum mechanics, we begin by proposing that relativity be set aside in favor of an absolute aetherial theory. Once that step is taken,
we can understand quantum collapse as a description of real wave-packets collapsing in a faster-than-light way. By assuming that a partially observable reality exists, we can then extend our analysis of wave-packets into the subquantum, and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle then follows
from the Fourier uncertainty principle coupled with the de Broglie relation. Further progress in understanding quantum mechanics is possible by modifying the de Broglie and Planck relations. Those modifications lead to matter-waves moving at the speed of light rather than superluminally as
presently theorized, and they allow the results of matter-wave two-slit experiments to be understood from any reference frame. A modified time-dependent Schrödinger Equation results from our modifications, but the spatial time-independent Schrödinger equation is retained.
What the special theory of relativity can lead us to conclude
Authors: Wong Cameron Y.
Published: June 2024

This article analyzes the relationship between the mathematical components that constitute the fundamental equation set in Einstein’s seminal 1905 paper, “On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies.” By conducting a straightforward comparison of these components, we unveil
the inescapable emergence of the equation    x ′   c − v
  =   x ′   c + v
   . However, it becomes evident that this equation lacks empirical validation for any nonzero value of    v
   . It is widely acknowledged that the Special Theory of Relativity (STR) surpasses Newtonian theory in the realm of kinematics, particularly at relativistic speeds. The cornerstone belief supporting the existence of STR, known as the
second postulate, has been widely recognized. Therefore, the equation presented above naturally encourages a reexamination of the second postulate’s true nature. Such an investigation inevitably leads to the conclusion that the second postulate lacks the substantiation necessary to be
considered a valid physical statement. Indeed, it also becomes evident in this investigation that one of the two fundamental equations requires more rigorous refinement to accurately depict the underlying physical phenomena. Nevertheless, the question persists: Is there a pathway to refine
this equation effectively?
Hafele and Keating revisited: A novel interpretation of the results of the Hafele‐Keating experiment
Authors: Arneth Borros
Published: June 2024

The Hafele‐Keating experiment showed the occurrence of time dilation in clocks placed on two airplanes, one moving eastward and one moving westward relative to the Earth’s rotation. However, the application of the special theory of relativity failed to account for the significant
differences in the data. This problem is solved by a novel approach that focuses on the absolute velocities of the clocks with reference to the Earth’s rotation and uses space as a fixed reference point. The basic idea here is that time dilatation is an experimental fact and, therefore,
independent from the theory behind it, so it is independent from relativism. Time dilatation also can occur under absolute conditions. Up until now, it is not clear if the concept of relativism is correct or not. The existence of time dilatation cannot be proofs for relativism as time dilatation
also can occur under absolute conditions. Here, it is established that the eastbound plane had a higher absolute velocity than its westbound counterpart, resulting in time dilation figures of 50 and 140 ns, respectively.
Antisymmetry and antimatter in the universe
Authors: Taylor Emory , Iyer Rajan
Published: June 2024

Discontinuum physics (DCP) provides the non-arbitrary requirement for excluding the antimatter solutions to Dirac’s equation, resulting in a matter‐antimatter asymmetry. A matter‐antimatter asymmetrical universe then results from coupling the matter‐antimatter
asymmetry with (1) the prior DCP proposal that the universe came into existence from a quantum fluctuation of a type of vacuum state with a zero net total energy, (2) allowing this quantum fluctuation to constitute a discontinuity containing the non-arbitrary requirement, with this occurring
similar to how DCP showed the atomic absorption and emission process (AE-process) of Bohr’s atomic model constitutes a discontinuity, and (3) allowing this discontinuity to be conserved when the universe comes into existence, with this occurring similar to how DCP showed the AE-process
discontinuity of Bohr’s atomic model is conserved as the emitted electromagnetic radiation (i.e., photon) discontinuity, where (a) a photon spends a large amount of time in the nonzero state during which it can interact with another photon in a collision, becoming a matter‐antimatter
pair, and (b) a photon spends a tiny amount of time in the zero state during which it cannot interact with any particles and allowing it to be capable of spontaneously become a matter particle.