bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying Sustainability Claims by Roof Type Utilizing Standards and Certifications from Manufacturers
Authors: Sharma Vivek , Gajjar Dhaval , Amiri Ameenullah , Clarke Shima
Published: December 2023

One of the essential elements of the built environment is the roofing system since it provides protection form environmental and natural elements. Therefore, roofing can play a critical role in sustainability via energy efficiency for any facility. Roofing manufacturers play a crucial role in the roofing industry, especially since the majority of the roofing materials are manufactured in the United States; however, exported to the world. The performance of a roof varies according to the type of roof, and each type has its own advantages and disadvantages as it relates to sustainability. Various roofing manufacturers make claims on various sustainability factors such as (a) UV Resistance, (b) Ozone Resistance, (c) Durability, (d) Energy Efficiency, (e) Emissivity, and (f) Environment Friendly. This study documents and evaluates the basis of sustainability claims of various types of roofing materials/systems. Sustainability claims were mapped and categorized with industry standards and certifications. Text analysis was performed by organizing and evaluating unstructured text from websites, brochures, technical data sheets, and specifications from seventeen roofing manufacturers. The current study allowed a visualized map among roofing manufacturer products, standards, certifications, and testing procedures with multiple sustainability claims.
Accelerating Scientific and Engineering Applications through Cloud-based GPU Computing
Authors: Rawat Dipesh , Chakravarty Kopal , Singh Neelaksh , Pachva Vijaya Laxmi , Bhootham Rakshit Anand
Published: December 2023

As the extensibility of GPU computing rapidly increases, we often find them useful for different applications in the field of science and engineering. Libraries written for engineer- ing tasks such as CULA (Cuda Linear Algebra), cuFFT-Cuda Fast Fourier Transforms, and cuBLAS library- Cuda Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms) have made it easier for programmers to achieve a significant performance increase when solving problems in the fields of engineering and math. In signal processing we can use the GPU to perform discrete Fourier transforms on time-domain signal strength to represent the data in the frequency domain. With the data in this format, we can calculate signal strength of various frequen- cies very efficiently, and further determine if a transmission on a particular frequency has taken place. Speedups in excess of 70 were achievable using a GPU-based implementation utilizing the cuFFT library over a CPU implementation utilizing the most performance optimized CPU-based FFT library, FFTW.
Extending the Value of Predictive Analysis for Demand Forecast and Scheduling Reconsideration
Authors: Xie Haiyan , Shim Euysup , Sashidharan Asha , Shi Catherine
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of pressure on the healthcare and construction industries. The high transmission rate of virus variants and the low rate of return to work after patients recovered from the disease are the main reasons for this situation. This research focuses on the influences of construction project management challenges on scheduling considerations. After the literature review, this paper compares three event-study methods to establish a methodology for both a regional and a national project demand forecast. Then, this paper explains the process of data collection on economic impacts on labor-intensive markets like construction and demand forecast. In this research, the available datasets were extracted and analyzed from the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Healthcare Safety Network. The analysis indicates that around 20-60% of the population in the U.S. was influenced by the pandemic on the national level. About 30% of the population was affected in the selected state. Using case studies, expert knowledge, and statistical simulations, the data analysis identified causes of resource shortages and substances of scheduling reconsideration. The results indicate that project managers should carefully assess the changed resource limitations that call for flexible and resilient scheduling approaches.
ASC Conference Proceedings: Thematic Review of Considerations, Contributions and Capturing Trends in Academia and Industry
Authors: Mayouf Mohammad , Ekanayake E.M.A.C. , Ashayeri Ilnaz , Shelbourn Mark
Published: December 2023

For over half a century, the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) conference has progressively contributed to the built environment both in academia and industry. ASC Conference uses education and practice as the main themes to channel papers that range across different built environment disciplines. Although most contributions to the ASC conference were facilitated by US-based institutions, there is a growing international interest, hence, it is vital to recognize conference considerations, contributions to academia and the industry and shed the light on future trends. This paper attempted to thematically review ASC proceedings from 2002-2021 retrieved from ASC archives with a total of 1317 manuscripts. The findings revealed that the main themes of academia and industry have been equally recognized in the ASC conference proceedings with a noticeable rise toward industry-based publications in recent years. As resulted from thematic analysis, 11 main publication disciplines were proposed. The construction management, risk management and sustainability disciplines have been mostly served among the proposed disciplines. The trend analysis highlighted the growing tendency to integrate technology features into academia and industry research. Finally, the key research findings facilitate a robust mechanism to determine future ASC conference themes while unveiling avenues to expand international outreach and exposure.
Investigating the Challenges of Maximizing Construction Automation Sustainability
Authors: Tafazzoli Mohammadsoroush , Dang Hongtao , Shrestha Kishor
Published: December 2023

Significant advantages of automation including less reliance on human laborers in hazardous conditions, and reduced generation of wastes create substantial sustainability potentials. In order to maximize the benefits from these potentials, policies for aligning automation with long-term sustainability goals are required, yet hard to find. Consequently, the high potentials of automation are not sufficiently applied in the industry. Therefore, the stepping stone is identifying the existing issues from the lens of experts. This paper introduces a holistic approach to integrate and maximize construction automation’s contribution to the triple bottom lines of suitability. A comprehensive review of publications will be used to identify the potential barriers. Constructional industry professionals and automation researchers will then be interviewed to analyze and formulate the approach. In each section, the barriers to applying integration practices are also discussed. The paper is expected to contribute to the goal of progressing automation to create safe, productive, and environmental-friendly construction approaches.
Where Do Minority Serving Institutions Stand in the U.S. Construction Education? – Exploring ASC and ACCE Communities
Authors: Isingizwe Josiane , Eiris Ricardo , Bhawani Sagata , Al-Bayati Ahmed , Sparkling Anthony
Published: December 2023

The construction industry is facing workforce shortages and a low retention rate for new professionals. Embracing diversity has been identified as a critical factor that can remediate this situation. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are recognized as an important source to increase the diversity of minority representation to foster a next generation of diverse professionals. However, construction lacks an understanding of what MSIs actively take part of the current educational community across the U.S. This study investigates MSIs within the context of construction disciplines in the U.S. as an important part of the construction educational community. An exploratory analysis of the existing databases that contain MSI denominated institutions under the listings by the U.S. Department of Education was performed to identify the proportions of MSIs that offer construction programs, the types of programs being offered, the degree levels of the educational programs, and the participation of MSI within the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) academic communities. Based on the results from the MSI exploration in construction, a discussion is provided to stress the importance of connecting with these educational institutions to increase the number of new, diverse professionals into construction careers.
Jump into STEM: A Case Study in Student Research
Authors: Mosier Rachel , Yoon Soojin
Published: December 2023

Jump into STEM is a Department of Energy Challenge for undergraduate and graduate college students. The challenge focuses on innovate technologies for energy resources for the future. Similar to the Solar Decathlon, there are opportunities for construction students to participate in a national level competition while providing opportunities for a variety of research pathways. The Challenge encourages a diverse team, allowing students to find research funding through existing programs at the university through non-traditional sources like the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program. Applicable coursework and pedagogy are discussed. Students applied a variety of construction skills during the project. Examples of research frameworks and an overview of how the project was completed are provided. The case study is a success story in interdisciplinary research across multiple education levels where the construction program does not have a graduate student program.
Fixed Budget-Best Value Procurement Method and Case Studies for Transportation Projects
Authors: Baek Minsoo , Ashuri Baabak
Published: December 2023

As the highway construction industry faces significant challenges in rehabilitating aging infrastructure and meeting growing traffic volumes, delivering projects within available funds becomes far more critical. Fixed budget-best value (FB-BV), also known as “design-to-costs”, allows state departments of transportation (DOTs) to generate more amount of work while achieving the best value for dollars expended. This paper aims to investigate practices of FB-BV for highway projects in state DOTs and analyze case studies of FB-BV procurement contracting strategies. This study presents practices and case studies related to FB-BV procurement contracting strategies in four state highway agencies including, Idaho, Michigan, Utah, and Colorado. This paper reviewed the current state of practices in the FB-BV procurement method and identified best practices in utilizing this innovative contracting method. The results showed that defining the basic configuration scope, defining additional scope elements, and establishing rigorous evaluation criteria and their weights are critical for successfully delivering projects with the FB-BV contracting strategy. The findings of this study contribute to the state of knowledge and practice of the FB-BV procurement method and help state DOTs establish an effective process for implementing the FB-BV contracting method under a strict budget.
Faculty Advisors’ Perspectives on the Current State of Construction Honor Societies
Authors: Zhang Fan , Martin Clinton
Published: December 2023

The Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society (SLC) is the only honor society associated with construction management. A few research studies have been published regarding the benefits, criteria, and motivations of joining an honor society, however, no research has been conducted specifically related to the honor society in the field of construction. This paper summarizes the results of a survey conducted to find out the opinions of SLC chapter advisors on how they perceive multiple factors related to student outcomes, the impact of the pandemic on SLC chapter operations, and both internal and external support for their respective SLC chapters. The outcomes revealed several interesting results regarding the benefits, obstacles, and motivations of advising a Sigma Lambda Chi chapter. The results of this study can help to understand the impact of the pandemic on SLC chapter operations. SLC faculty advisors can have a better understanding of their colleagues’ perspectives, and SLC International Directors and Officers can use the results of this study to help to establish new SLC chapters and to be more supportive of existing SLC chapters and their faculty advisors.
Generation Z’s Learning Experience in Engineering Classroom: Qualitative Study of Lack of Critical Thinking in the Classroom Activities
Authors: An Mi Sun , Ryoo Boong Y.
Published: December 2023

With the influx of a new workforce (Generation Z) into the construction industry and their dominance in higher education, whether the current educational experience is suitable for this new cohort has been investigated focusing on terminal applications such as IT applications (VR) and software usages (Revit). Limited attention is given to the cognitive process of learning of Generation Z despite their different knowledge acquisition practices – learning is to learn “where to find information” rather than analyzing and synthesizing information. This study did qualitative research and identified driving factors using the Girvan Newman algorithm. From the community analysis, the study found that seeking assistance coupled with the lack of construction fundamentals and limited understanding of construction project documents does not help improve learning. The right interpretation of the problem statement and enough understanding of the process are required for the successful execution of activities in the project, which can be obtained through the preparation of basic knowledge such as plan reading and construction fundamentals. In addition, providing opportunities for self-assessment through metacognition questions should be counted in to promote active learning and exercising critical thinking skills that are analyzing arguments, inferencing, judging information, and making decisions.
Identifying Important Electrical Knowledge for Construction Management Students: An Industry Perspective
Authors: Tatum Mark , Conradi Allen
Published: December 2023

Advances in construction technology and practices reflect the need for a curriculum that addresses an increasingly complex construction environment. Most higher education learning institutions that offer a construction management program subscribe to the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation requirements. While these guidelines for accreditation provide a degree of uniformity among institutions, they typically cover only essential core skills and do not identify every element that should be taught over an entire curriculum. This paper describes the results of an industry survey to gain feedback on what they desired from our graduates in the area of electrical knowledge. An important conclusion from this study is that skills are ranked differently by electrical contractors and construction managers or general contractors. The survey results are presented with a limited analysis of the data and observation on the findings.
Desigualdades de Crecimiento Municipal en México: Un Análisis Mediante Regresión Cuantílica
Authors: Arón Fuentes Noé
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar si los factores que condicionan la convergencia β-condicional, varían su influencia según el nivel de desarrollo económico de las regiones. Con un total de 2, 443 municipios, para los años 1989, 1995, 2000 y 2004, se realizaron estimaciones mediante regresiones cuantílicas con la tasa de crecimiento del ingreso por habitante, como variable dependiente; y, el nivel inicial de ingreso por habitante, infraestructura urbana básica (agua, drenaje, electricidad) y educación, como variables independientes. Los resultados muestran que la regresión cuantílica proporciona una perspectiva más completa de los determinantes de la convergencia económica que la regresión MCO estándar. La convergencia se ve condicionada por un comportamiento jerárquico, debido probablemente a la mayor flexibilidad de los municipios ricos para aprovechar las opciones propias y del entorno. Se constata que las variables de infraestructura básica se vuelven más grandes y significativas mientras más rico es el municipio, en tanto que el impacto de la educación parece ser similar entre los municipios ricos y pobres.
Parametric vs. non-parametric methods for estimating option implied risk-neutral densities: the case of the exchange rate Mexican peso – US dollar
Authors: Benavides Perales Guillermo , Mora Cuevas Israel Felipe
Published: December 2023

This research paper presents statistical comparisons between two methods that are commonly used to estimate option implied Risk-Neutral Densities (RND). These are: 1) mixture of lognormals (MXL); and, 2) volatility function technique (VFT). The former is a parametric method whilst the latter is a non-parametric approach. The RNDs are extracted from over-thecounter European-style options on the Mexican Peso–US Dollar exchange rate. The non-parametric method was the superior one for out-of-sample evaluations. The implied mean, median and mode were, in general, statistically different between the competing approaches. It is recommended to apply the VFT instead of the MXL given that the former has superior accuracy and it can be estimated when there is a relatively short crosssection of option exercise price range. The results have implications for financial investors and policy makers given that they could use the information content in options to analyze market’s perceptions about the future expected variability of the financial asset under study. Clasificación JEL: C14, C52, F31, G13.
“Last-chance” sales: what makes them credible?
Authors: Muñoz García Félix , González Lozano Heriberto
Published: December 2023

This paper analyzes the firms’ standard practice of announcing clearance or “last-chance” sales, namely advertising that a particular product is not going to be available in the market anymore. In the context of a two-period signaling game, prices and advertising decisions of firms are analyzed. Then, the set of separating and pooling equilibria is characterized, so that the above usual advertising techniques can be better understood as equilibria of this model for certain parameter values. In particular, this paper shows that, when the firm which continues in the business knows that few of their current customers will come back in future periods, the set of separating equilibria shrinks. That is, fewer future prospects induce all types of firms to compete for current consumers, leading to pooling equilibria in which all firms announce a “last-chance” sale, even if some of them know they will remain in the industry next period. Clasificación JEL: L12, D82.
Convergencia entre las economías de México y EUA
Authors: Romero Tellaeche José
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo analiza el proceso de convergencia del ingreso por habitante de EUA y de México de 1954 a 2008. Se encuentra un punto de ruptura en la evolución de esta relación en el último trimestre de 1982; esto llevó a analizar la brecha entre los dos ingresos, durante dos períodos, y se observa que la brecha durante el período 1983-2008 es significativamente mayor que durante el período 1954-1982. Luego, se estudia el proceso de convergencia cotejando que estas variables estuvieran cointegradas y verificando la estabilidad de los parámetros. Cabe destacar que durante el período de 1954- 2008 se dieron claramente dos períodos de cointegración, el de 1954-1982 y el de 1992-2008. Durante el primer período (1954-1982) se dio un proceso de convergencia absoluta, un proceso de alcance “catching up”. Durante el segundo período (1992-2008) se encuentra cointegración y estabilidad en los parámetros, lo que indica una convergencia estable pero incompleta en niveles menores a los registrados durante el primer período. El trabajo también ofrece una interpretación de estos resultados, con el propósito de fomentar el debate sobre las causas y soluciones del estancamiento económico de México. Clasificación JEL: 054, 011, E22, F43.
Las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones y el desarrollo del mercado de capitales en Chile
Authors: Santillán Salgado Roberto J. , López David , Montenegro Justo
Published: December 2023

Los profundos cambios estructurales que se realizaron en la economía chilena durante los primeros años de 1980, sentaron las bases para un desarrollo económico robusto y más o menos constante, hasta este momento. Una de las innovaciones más notables del nuevo modelo económico chileno fue la introducción del sistema de pensiones privado conocido como Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP). Habiendo sido imitado en numerosos países latinoamericanos como Perú, Colombia y México, entre otros, el sistema de pensiones privado ha contribuido significativamente a resolver el problema del pasivo fiscal que tienen los gobiernos de la región con los jubilados. A la par de los beneficios socioeconómicos y la generación de ahorro doméstico en cantidades abundantes, gracias a los cuales fue posible financiar ambiciosos proyectos de infraestructura, construcción, minería, etc., otra dimensión importante de los efectos institucionales de la entrada en operación de las AFP fue su contribución a la consolidación y crecimiento del mercado de capitales de ese país. También, en este trabajo, se analiza el comportamiento de algunas variables características de los fondos de pensiones y su relación con mediciones de capitalización del mercado de capitales chileno. La evidencia sugiere que, el papel de las AFP en la maduración y consolidación del mercado de capitales chileno fue sustantivo. Clasificación JEL: O5, O54.
Free Trade and Pollution in the Manufacturing Industry in Mexico: A Verification of the Inverse Kuznets Curve at a State Level
Authors: Jáuregui Nolen Elena Catalina , Salazar Cantú José de Jesús , Rodríguez Guajardo Raymundo Cruz , González García Héctor
Published: December 2023

There has been a long debate about the effects that free trade has on pollution. Most empirical analysis on this topic has focused at the national level. The objective of this study is to see if there is a relationship between the pollution generated by the manufacturing industry in each of Mexico’s 32 states and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This was done via panel data regression models using information on pollution, income, and degree of trade from each of the states for the years 1993 and 2000. The pollution index level was constructed using the Industrial Pollution Projection System from the World Bank. In general we found a positive relationship between trade liberalization and pollution caused by manufacturing. Furthermore, we found that income and pollution follow the relationship expressed in the Environmental Kuznets Curve. JEL classification: F18, Q56
Does the Impact of Oportunidades Program Increases in Highly Competitive Regions?
Authors: Domínguez Viera Marcos E.
Published: December 2023

Evidence on Oportunidades, a successful anti-poverty program in Mexico, has suggested that changes to the current grant structure may induce considerable improvements to its effectiveness. Moreover, there are proposals addressing the importance of regional, observable and unobservable characteristics, regarding its implementation. It is employed competitiveness level outcomes to investigate if this social policy has heterogeneous performance in different regions of intervention. For this purpose, a Difference-in-Difference model is applied to estimate short and mid-term impacts on enrolment rates. Results indicate that the general competitiveness effect is positive but not robust, given the considerable level of aggregation of the data used, whereas if it is distinguised Oportunidades treatment by selected competitiveness outcomes, states with highly efficient government institutions, middle competitive economic sectors and middle inclusive, educated and healthy individuals, present a larger program impact on enrolment rates. It is confirmed the significant improvements to program effectiveness and the impact of the competitiveness JEL Classification: C33, D61, I38, R59.
Empirical research on the relationship between violence and social development in Colombia
Authors: Cotte Poveda Alexander
Published: December 2023

Violence is a significant development constraint that generates economic problems, limits public and private investments, and damages the country’s infrastructure. This paper offers an explanation of violence through an empirical analysis of Colombian departments that takes into account categories of violence and variables of economic development and the deterrence of violence. We use different datasets to measure violence and economic development, and we employ panel fixed-effects regressions and a dynamic panel model for a sample of 32 Colombian departments between 1993 and 2007. We find that the aggregate-level production per capita, education, deterrence variables and employment rate show a negative effect on violence, whereas the GINI coefficient and lagged rate show a positive effect on violence. Moreover, the objective conditions and their interrelationships have been important in the trends of violence in Colombian departments. JEL Classification: O1, 040, I30, C33.
Methodology for Developing Educational and Rehabilitation Programs for Offending Drivers in European Countries (Review of Literature)
Authors:   Moscow Research and Practical Centre on Addictions, Moscow, Russian Federation, Burtsev A. A. , Plotnikova M. A. ,   Central Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2023

Over the past decades, in the EU countries, educational and rehabilitation interventions for drivers who have committed gross violations of the traffic rules, including driving under influence of alcohol, have become a common addition to traditional administrative and criminal measures. Initially, intervention programs in European countries were differentiated depending on the type of traffic violation. Thus, the intervention programs for drunk drivers differed significantly from the programs for drivers who exceeded the speed limit. Later the results of scientific research proved the feasibility of using a different methodological approach when creating intervention programs for offending drivers, which was based on the study of their behaviour patterns, socio-demographic characteristics and psychological profiles. The practical implementation of this approach made it possible to conclude that complex intervention programs that include all types of gross violations of traffic rules and are differentiated in accordance with violators’ profiles, are highly effective. The recommendations under consideration also concern such a gross violation of traffic rules as driving while intoxicated which is characterized by high latency of its commission in road traffic. Despite the universality of such intervention programs for certain profiles of violating drivers, in relation to drunk drivers the authors suggest the initial differentiation of the latter, taking into account the presence or absence of alcohol addiction, since this information is significant in determining the profile of the driver. Accordingly, the presence or absence of addiction among drunk drivers is one of the main criteria for choosing an intervention program based on the profile of the offending driver. The review presents scientific interest, given the existing negative trends in road traffic injuries associated with driving under influence in the Russian Federation.
PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI JUST REMINDER SEBAGAI MEDIA DALAM UPAYA TAQARRUBILALLAH DI ERA SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: Hikmiyah Taschiyatul
Published: December 2023

Equitable use of gadgets does not guarantee that all users can operate them only in positive terms. Therefore, the writing of this work is intended as a form of using the "Just Reminder" reminder application as a transformation of da'wah, namely by means of taqarrub ilallah. The use of descriptive research methods is directed to focus on the object of the problem so that the final result can be used as problem solving in the form of application utilization innovation. The results of this study state that there are still many smartphone users who are not aware of the urgency of the existence of a reminder application in worship activities such as taqarrub ilallah. Not only that, when the habituation process through this application can be carried out neatly and well, this utilization will also have an impact on the cultivation of the principle of istiqomah.
Pemerataan penggunaan gadget tidak memberikan jaminan bahwa seluruh pengguna dapat mengoperasikannya dalam hal-hal yang bernilai positif saja. Oleh karena itu penulisan karya ini ditujukan sebagai bentuk pemanfaatan aplikasi pengingat “Just Reminder” sebagai tranformasi dakwah yakni dengan cara taqarrub ilallah. Penggunaan metode penelitian deskriptif diarahkan agar fokus terhadap objek permasalahan sehingga hasil akhrnya dapat dijadikan sebagai problem solving berupa inovasi pemanfaatan aplikasi. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa masih banyak pengguna smartphone yang belum menyadari terhadap urgensi keberadaan aplikasi pengingat dalam kegiatan ibadah seperti halnya taqarrub ilallah. Tidak hanya itu, ketika proses pembiasaan melalui aplikasi ini dapat terlaksana dengan rapi dan baik maka pemanfaatan ini juga akan berdampak pada penanaman prinsip istiqomah.
FORMULAÇÃO DE PROBLEMAS ALGÉBRICOS RECREATIVOS NA SALA DE AULA: POSSIBILIDADES PARA O PENSAMENTO ALGÉBRICO
Authors: Gomes Rhafael dos Santos
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de Mestrado Acadêmico em andamento, temos como questão norteadora a indagação de como os estudantes podem desenvolver o pensamento algébrico com a formul
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO DO ENSINO DE MATEMÁTICA NA PERSPECTIVA DO SISTEMA ELKONIN-DAVYDOV NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Francisco Bruna Corrêa , Machado Maria Eduarda Rabelo , Burigo Lucas Sid Moneretto , Cardoso Eloir Fátima Mondardo , Camargo Gislene
Published: December 2023

Nos últimos anos foi identificado um declínio nos resultados da aprendizagem dos conceitos matemáticos nas escolas públicas brasileiras no Ensino Fundamental anos iniciais. Isso nos provocou buscar re
SAÚDE BASEADA EM EVIDÊNCIAS
Authors: Nobre Valdjane Nogueira Noleto , Lago Pamela Nery do , Amorim Elmira Valeria Carvalho , Soares Ayla Lima , Sales Rita de Cássia Almeida , Amorim Hilma Keylla de , Santos Carla Renata dos , Barbosa Marcela Flávia Lopes , Andrade Maria Ivanilde de , Pessamílio Vinícius Augusto , Carvalho Jéssica Laianne da Silva , Bezerra Diana de Oliveira , Fontes Camilla Greyce Santos Silva , Pinho Maria Artunilda Bezerra , Silva Polyana Carina Viana da , Souza Liliane Soares de Santana , Fernandes Marcelo Dangllys Duarte , Albuquerque Gisela Pereira Xavier , Soares Ana Kelly Alexandre Martins , Rocha Letícia de Oliveira , Carvalho Fernanda Ghessa Oliveira SantAnna Morais , Avelino Andrea Molina Lima
Published: December 2023

A Saúde Baseada em Evidências é uma abordagem que integra evidências científicas atualizadas com a expertise clínica e as preferências do paciente para tomar decisões sobre o cuidado de saúde. O uso de ferramentas de gestão, como o Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), é uma estratégia específica dentro dessa abordagem, focada na identificação precoce de piora clínica em pacientes.
A Saúde Baseada em Evidências envolve uma tomada de decisões informadas pela melhor evidência científica disponível. Profissionais de saúde utilizam informações de pesquisas clínicas, diretrizes e estudos para tomar decisões sobre o tratamento e cuidado do paciente. O MEWS é uma ferramenta de avaliação rápida usada para identificar sinais precoces de clínica em pacientes. Ele atribuiu sinais específicos como frequência cardíaca, pressão arterial, frequência respiratória, temperatura e outras frequências clínicas. Com base nesses resultados, uma pontuação total é calculada, e diferentes faixas de pontuação indicam diferentes níveis de risco.
Os profissionais de saúde aplicam o MEWS em pacientes regularmente, monitorando sinais problemáticos e atribuindo resultados de acordo. Se a classificação atingir um limite específico, isso pode acionar uma resposta específica, como uma revisão mais detalhada do paciente, notificação da equipe médica, ou até mesmo a transferência para uma unidade de cuidados intensivos, dependendo do protocolo institucional. A utilização do MEWS como parte da SBE oferece a vantagem de identificar precocemente a variedade clínica, permitindo intervenções rápidas.
Isso pode resultar em melhores resultados para o paciente, complicações graves e mortalidade. É crucial que os profissionais de saúde sejam treinados especificamente na aplicação e interpretação do MEWS. Além disso, a eficácia da ferramenta depende da adesão consistente e precisa por parte da equipe de saúde. A integração da Saúde Baseada em Evidências com ferramentas de gestão como o MEWS destacou a importância de tomar decisões fundamentadas em dados objetivos, contribuindo para uma abordagem mais eficiente na gestão da saúde do paciente.
DISCURSO DE ÓDIO NAS REDES SOCIAIS: Reflexões sobre a desresponsabilização de autores, a conivência das redes sociais e os riscos à democracia
Authors: Ferreira Daniele de Araujo
Published: December 2023

O objetivo do presente artigo é trazer reflexões acerca do tema, sobre a utilização de forma inadequada de redes sociais como espaço propagandista de discursos de ódio (como, por exemplo, misoginia, racismo e intolerância religiosa), de prática de crimes e violações aos direitos humanos, sobre a polêmica liberdade de expressão x discurso de ódio, sobre o dano do discurso de ódio a garantia de uma sociedade democrática e plural, sobre a desresponsabilização de atos de discurso de ódio por meio da impunidade, sobre a prática capitalista da priorização do ganho monetário (lucro) em detrimento aos direitos humanos. Não se pretende, e nem seria possível, apresentar soluções definitivas nem esgotar o tema.
A Study of Russia's First 19th Century Textbook of Korean Texts in Linguistic and Cultural Perspective
Authors: Hye Ran Kim
Published: December 2023

Traditionally instruction of speech, grammar and reading in Korean has been carried out in separate educational units. Recently learning the Korean language has shifted from merely mastering grammar to focusing on spoken language and the communication skills. This article sheds the light on the need for integrated language learning activities in the Korean language and culture instruction using the 19th textbook Chunhyangjeon by Kim Byeong-ok. This research examines the Korean Texts of Chunhyangjeon – the first textbook introduced in Russia for reading in the medieval Korean language. The main purpose of this study is to better understand how the reading, grammar, and culture aspects of the Korean language were taught in Russia in the 19th century. The analysis revealed the need for integrating the medieval Korean texts into the Korean reading classes. The importance of combining the integrated Korean language instruction with the direct teaching method is also discussed. The author argues for the need to use both the traditional reading learning method and the mixed approach, which includes reading and understanding the writer, the reader, and the cultural context. Finally, this article is trying to provide a rationale for integrating reading and grammar education for higher learning outcomes in developing linguistic abilities and language comprehension.
Blockchain disruption in healthcare industry: Case studies, challenges and way forward
Authors: Nishitha Kambalapally
Published: December 2023

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, and healthcare is no exception. The health care industry can unlock possibilities that were never even seen before since blockchain revolutionized the way this industry operates, offering unparalleled advancements in its procurement, patient services, research, and medical diagnosis. This white paper explores the potential of blockchain to disrupt and revolutionize the healthcare sector, focusing on its impact on data security, interoperability, supply chain management, and patient empowerment. Furthermore, it embarks on an in-depth study of the use cases and benefits of implementing blockchain in the healthcare industry and seeks to understand its adoption through different real world case studies. As Blockchain becomes increasingly popular today it becomes important to analyze its benefits and enable it to permeate the health care industry sustainably. The transformative journey into Blockchain has not been tapped fully and comes with a plethora of implementation and adoption challenges. This research paper also identifies the challenges faced in implementing this technology and seeks to find a way forward for this disruptive technology. Ultimately, this research paper concludes that the benefits that accrue from blockchain outweigh the challenges and encourages greater adoption of blockchain technology in healthcare due to the innumerous benefits it offers.
The Role of Community Participation in Supporting Tomohon City Regional Regulation No. 1 of 2021
Authors: Rahman Dilapanga Abdul , Fransisco Supit Brain , Mandagi Anastasya K. V.
Published: December 2023

This research aims to evaluate community participation in efforts to support the Regional Regulation of Tomohon City No. 1 of 2021 concerning Increasing Discipline and Law Enforcement of Health Protocols in Preventing and Controlling Covid-19. This study uses a qualitative method. The research results show that Regional Regulation of Tomohon City no. 1 of 2021 has been implemented well by the government in terms of socialization, implementation and supervision. However, community participation is still relatively low. In fact, the city of Tomohon is often included in the red zone for the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. This proves that the level of community participation is relatively low. The influencing factors are 1) lack of understanding and awareness, 2) spread of incorrect information (hoaxes), 3) distrust of the government, 4) pandemic fatigue, 5) social and economic factors.
Cultural Capital of Minangkabau Nomads in the 2019 Legislative Election in Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Novendra , Darmawan Budi , Rahmad Putra Gennta
Published: December 2023

This study examined the cultural capital possessed by Minangkabau nomads as the candidates of the DPR-RI Legislature in the 2019 Legislative Elections. Minangkabau is one of the ethnic groups in Indonesia which maintains a matrilineal kinship system and a tradition of merantau (travelling in pursuit of success). Merantau becomes a significant investment used by Minangkabau nomads to gain vote support for their candidacy as a member of the DPR-RI legislature in electoral political contestation, including the 2019 Legislative Election. The study utilized a qualitative descriptive method to collect data through interviews and documentation studies. The study results revealed that the figure of Minangkabau nomads candidates possessed the cultural capital and were able to manage this cultural capital to succeed in gaining significant victories in their respective constituency. The cultural capital of Minangkabau nomads could be seen from the two figures of Minangkabau nomads legislative candidates, namely Fadli Zon and Jon Erizal, including the institutionalized tradition of merantau, and the role Tungku Tigo Sajarangan (the traditional leaders) in the matrilineal kinship system. Through adequate cultural capital, the Minangkabau nomads were able to secure a big victory in their respective electoral districts.
Digital Transformation for MSME Resilience in The Era of Society 5.0
Authors: Utami Putri Aulia , Mirani Dwi , Khairunnisyah Tuty
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect of digital transformation on the resilience of MSMEs in the era of society 5.0 in Palembang City and determine the digital adoption rate among MSMEs, identify barriers to digital transformation, understand factors behind MSMEs' success or failure in the digital transition. The use of digital transformation certainly has an impact on both MSME players and consumers, who get convenience and are able to survive in the era of society 5.0. In this paper, researchers used quantitative analysis and linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS 22. The population in this study was 1,103 MSMEs in Palembang City, with a sample size of 110 MSMEs. The results of the research obtained using the t test and F test show that digital transformation has a positive and significant effect on the resilience of MSMEs. The magnitude of the relationship or correlation value obtained from the data is 60.2%, which can be explained by business actors carrying out data- based digital transformation, adopting a work culture, determining a simple roadmap, digital awareness, and an environment that supports the success of digital transformation, while the remaining 40.8% can be explained by the influence of other variables not examined by the author. Digital Transformation Challenges for MSMEs, such as Capital Limitations, Lack of Technology Knowledge, Lack of Trained Human Resources, Cyber Security Issues, Business Model Changes, Reliance on Third-Party Platforms, and Integration Difficulties with Legacy Systems, Cultural Adaptation Challenges, and Infrastructure In the future, this research can provide a comprehensive understanding of MSMEs' digital transformation landscape. Recommendations for MSMEs to harness digital opportunities and policy suggestions for governments to support MSMEs in their digital journey
Public Services at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Minahasa Regency
Authors: S. R. Siwij Devie , B. Kairupan Sisca , G. P. Gurning Anderson
Published: December 2023

Registration of Minahasa Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The number of informants in this study were 5 people. Data collection uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis through Data Reduction, Data Presentation and Drawing Conclusions. The results of the study show that the Public Service of the Department of Population and Civil Registration of Minahasa Regency is reviewed from 3 assessment indicators. in indicator 1). Service procedures for making E-ID cards are effective, both online and offline services, according to SOP 2). Inadequate facilities and infrastructure, or still not according to standards in terms of service time, employees have high discipline. 3). The competence of service delivery officers is reviewed after the completion time, there is a guarantee for completion time, but there are several internal and external factors that make the process of making this E-KTP hampered This study aims to describe the Public Services of the Department of Population and Civil, but for the entire service process, employees are always the intermediary in providing understanding and problem solver for every community who comes to get services in making E-KTP and also in the service process free of charge.
STUDY OF MICROSATELLITE LOCI POLYMORPHISM OF GRAPE SAMPLES WITH UNIDENTIFIED VARIETAL AFFILATION OF MAGARACH AMPELOGRAPHIC COLLECTION USING THE MOLECULAR MARKERS
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science «All-Russian National Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking «Magarach» RAS», Yalta, Republic of Crimea, Russia, Korniliev Hurii Viktorovich
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the results of DNA profiling of 28 grape samples with unidentified varietal affiliation, selected from the Magarach Ampelographic Collection, and provides polymorphism assessment of their microsatellite loci. Genotyping was performed using 9 nuclear (VVMD5, VVMD7, VVMD25, VVMD27, VVMD28, VVMD32, VrZAG62, VrZAG79, VVS2) and 3 chloroplast (ccmp3, ccmp5, ccmp10) SSR markers. For nuclear loci, 105 alleles were identified, the average number of alleles per locus (na) was 11.7; the average effective number of alleles (ne) is 7.23; Shannon information index (I) for the studied batch of samples was 2.13. The highest allele frequency was observed in samples with VVS2133 and VVS2135 (p = 0.250), VVMD5238 (p = 0.232), VVMD7247 (p = 0.232), VVMD25239 (p = 0.250), VVMD27180 (p = 0.232), VVMD28236 (p = 0.143), VVMD32272 (p = 0.304), VrZAG62188 (p = 0.179), VrZAG79251 (p = 0.232) alleles. The average value of actual heterozygosity Heto was 0.8333, expected heterozygosity Hetе was 0.8712. For chloroplast loci, 7 alleles were identified: ccmp3106, ccmp3107, ccmp5104, ccmp5105, ccmp10114, ccmp10115, ccmp10116. Also 4 chlorotypes were identified: A (1 sample), B (9), C (13), D (5). A dendrogram of genetic similarity was constructed using the UPGMA method, which showed the presence of three clusters containing, respectively, 11, 11 and 6 samples. There was a uniform distribution of chlorotypes B and D over three clusters, and chlorotype C – over two clusters. It is concluded that the results can be used to assess the genetic diversity of Magarach Ampelographic Collection.
Do Counterexamples on the Kāraka Rules A. 1.4.33–36 in the Kāśikāvr̥tti Serve Any Purpose?
Authors: Ajotikar Tanuja
Published: December 2023

Ajotikar et al. (2016) claim that most of the counterexamples provided in the Kāśikāvr̥tti conform to the distinctive feature of a counterexample, namely, having all the conditions stated in the rule except one (ekāṅgavikalatā). Ajotikar (2021) discusses how a variant reading for a counterexample helps understand the relation between two operational rules. This article adds one more aspect to the importance of counterexamples. However, there are some cases where the purpose of the counterexample of a complex semantic condition is not clear. In this article, I study counterexamples provided on the sūtras, A. 1.4.33-36, in the kāraka section, on which Patañjali did not comment. These sūtras are chosen for discussion because the counterexamples available on these sūtras are first provided in the Kāśikāvr̥tti. When it comes to the issue of complex semantic conditions (priyamāṇa, jñīpsyamāna, īpsita or uttamarṇa) stated in A. 1.4.33-36, it is difficult to justify the usefulness of the available counterexamples. After carefully examining Bhatr̥hari’s views along with Helārāja’s explanation, it is evident that these counterexamples must have been included in order to fulfil the criteria of a vr̥tti. A vr̥tti typically includes an example, a counterexample and a supplementary word, which are necessary to complete the meaning of the rule. However, these counterexamples fail to justify the significance of the semantic conditions stated in the rule for which they are provided. Hence they do not serve any purpose.
ἀνταναγιγνώσκω, ἀντιβάλλω (Phryn. PS 47.16–7, Phryn. Ecl. 188)
Authors: Gerbi Giulia
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the prefixed verbs ἀνταναγιγνώσκω and ἀντιβάλλω discussed in the Atticist lexica Phryn. PS 47.16–7, Phryn. Ecl. 118.
ἐμπυρισμός, ἐμπρησμός (Phryn. Ecl. 311, Antiatt. ε 126, Poll. 9.156)
Authors: Merisio Elisa Nuria
Published: December 2023

This article collects the erudite texts on the nouns ἐμπυρισμός and ἐμπρησμός and the ancient loci classici concerning them.
χολάς, χόλιξ (Moer. χ 12, Phryn. Ecl. 282, Phryn. PS 125.3–4, Phryn. PS 126.5–7)
Authors: Andrea Pellettieri
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the nouns χολάς and χόλιξ discussed in the Atticist lexica Moer. χ 12, Phryn. Ecl. 282, Phryn. PS 125.3–4, Phryn. PS 126.5–7.
ἱκεσία, ἱκετεία (Phryn. Ecl. 3, Phryn. PS 77.1–2, Antiatt. ι 2, Poll. 1.29)
Authors: Merisio Elisa Nuria
Published: December 2023

This article collects the erudite texts on the nouns ἱκεσία and ἱκετεία and the ancient loci classici concerning them.