bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO SOBRE A ATUAÇÃO DO CONTROLE INTERNO EM PEQUENOS MUNICÍPIOS DO CARIRI OCIDENTAL PARAIBANO
Authors: Carvalho Nascimento Mauriceia , Ferreira de Lima José Janilson , Farias Cordeiro Josimar , Da Silva Farias João , Rodrigues Cabral Bruno
Published: May 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo investigar a realidade dos pequenos municípios do Cariri Ocidental Paraibano, quanto ao uso do controle interno no gerenciamento dos processos internos. Buscando caracterizar o perfil dos servidores que atuam no gerenciamento e no Controle Interno do município, além de verificar quais municípios possuíam o Controle Interno e qual seu atual estágio de implantação, e ainda, identificar se o Controle Interno subsidia o gerenciamento dos processos internos. No tocante aos procedimentos metodológicos, este estudo se caracteriza como um estudo de casos múltiplos, tendo ainda um caráter descritivo, comparativo, com abordagem qualitativa. Com relação à coleta de dados, essa se deu com mediante a aplicação de um questionário, contendo questões fechadas e abertas, junto ao servidor responsável pelo controle interno das prefeituras dos municípios de Amparo, Assunção, Congo, Ouro Velho, Prata, São José dos Cordeiros, São Sebastião do Umbuzeiro e Zabelê. Quanto ao perfil dos servidores que atuam no gerenciamento e no Controle Interno, é caracterizado de modo igual entre homens e mulheres, sendo que a maioria possui nível superior completo, sendo compatível com a função desempenhada. Ainda, constatou-se que o estágio de implantação do Controle Interno é recente em alguns dos municípios pesquisados, apenas o Congo possui o Controle desde o ano de 2013, outros dois municípios estão em fase de implantação como o Prata e São Sebastião do Umbuzeiro, e no município de Amparo, o projeto está na câmara municipal aguardando votação para aprovação. A pesquisa revelou que alguns dos municípios demonstraram preocupação com possíveis erros, fraudes e irregularidades diante dos processos; reconhecendo assim a importância do uso do Controle Interno na administração pública, mediante o que preconiza a CF de 1988.
ESTUDO DA VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICO-FINANCEIRA PARA ABERTURA DE UM RESTAURANTE DELIVERY
Authors: Manoel dos Santos Neto Almir , Pereira da Silva Jobson , Dos Santos Silva Jailson
Published: May 2023

Muitas são as decisões que os investidores fazem antes de abrir um negócio. Nesse tocante é primordial serem conduzidos estudos de viabilidade econômico-financeira para novos projetos, de modo a reduzir os riscos associados à abertura do empreendimento. Assim, este trabalho tem por objetivo fazer uma análise de viabilidade econômico-financeira para a abertura de um restaurante na modalidade delivery. A metodologia abordada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica e a análise documental, que consistiu no levantamento dos dados e operacionalização das ferramentas propostas. Os dados foram coletados em documentos secundários como nos planos de negócios do SEBRAE para o segmento analisado, tendo sido aplicadas as seguintes ferramentas para estudar a viabilidade do negócio: Valor Presente Líquido, Taxa Interna de Retorno, Análise de Fluxo de Caixa, Payback, Relação Custo-Benefício e o Índice de Lucratividade. Como resultados, foram obtidos valores satisfatórios e que atenderam aos critérios de referência apresentados na literatura, tendo sido o montante de fluxo de caixa de R$ 514.680,01; o Valor Presente Líquido de R$ 244.048,72; a Taxa Interna de Retorno de 45,22%; o Payback de 2 anos, 10 meses e 3 dias; a Relação Custo-Benefício de 1,21 e o Índice de Lucratividade de R$ 4,07; atestando assim a viabilidade do negócio. Além disso, foi conduzida uma análise de sensibilidade para avaliar cenários paralelos. Tal análise indicou o nível de demanda mínimo a ser atendido pelo empreendimento para manter o negócio sustentável e plausível de investimentos.
Nutritional Status and Development of Children with Cancer
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic Jakarta I, Jakarta, Indonesia, Sudiyati Sudiyati , Masita Masita ,   Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic Jakarta I, Jakarta, Indonesia, Rasumawati Rasumawati ,   Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic Jakarta I, Jakarta, Indonesia, Lestari Ida Ayu Indira Dwika ,   Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Cancer is one disease with number high mortality. Global action data against cancer WHO (World Health Organization) stated that death consequence cancer can reach figure 45% of the years 2007 to 2030, that is around 7.9 million to 11.5 million cases of death. In Indonesia, according to report Risked as prevalence cancer reached 4.3 per 1000 population and became reason death number seven (5.7%) after stroke, tuberculosis, hypertension, trauma, perinatal and diabetes mellitus. In developing countries, cancer is reason main death caused by disease in children on age six month. M though cancer Still seldom found happens to groups age child or Still about 2-6%, however cancer is disease degenerative disease that causes 10% of deaths in children. Purpose: Research This For determine the nutritional status of children sufferer cancer and development child sufferer cancer use KPSP form during the treatment period as well as factor what is related with incident cancer in children. Method: This study use design study descriptive qualitative. Population study is suffering child cancer at home by the Indonesian Cancer Child Care Foundation (YKAKI). A sample of 9 children who suffer cancer at the Indonesian Cancer Child Care Foundation (YKAKI). Data collected with use questionnaire, sheet observation and guidance interview. Data analyzed in a manner Qualitative based on results observation and interview. Result: research in getting normal nutritional status, while development only part get small delay. Conclusion: Interview results show part big family No recognize symptoms and signs cancer, family feel burden adequate physical and psychological heavy, besides obtained problem psychology in children sufferer cancer because factor long treatment and care. It socialized symptoms and signs cancer in children so that can done detection early cancer child and get done handling more fast and precise as well as comprehensive.
Developing Problem-Based Learning Model through Digital Video Media to Increase Knowledge about Volleyball Game for Senior High School Students Grade XI
Authors:   Department of Sport Science, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Purnama Akwila Risky , Yudanto Yudanto ,   Department of Sport Science, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Anwar Muhammad Hamid ,   Department of Sport Science, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Alim Abdul Alim ,   Sport Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Pehong Ricky ,   Department of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study constructs a problem-based learning model through digital video media to increase knowledge of materials related to volleyball game and to test the effectiveness of problem-based learning model through digital video media to increase knowledge about volleyball game. The development model used in this study is research and development with the Borg and Gall approach model through 6 stages include preliminary study, development planning, initial product development, feasibility test (small-scale trial, revision), feasibility test (large-scale trial, revision), effectiveness test. The validation test in this study was carried out through one expert of each category, which included instrument, media, and material experts. Small-scale trial (36 respondents) and large-scale trial (72 respondents). The results showed that the volleyball game learning used problem- based learning model through digital video media in the form of materials with a score of 29 is in (good) category, digital video with a score of 31 is in (good) category and practice questions with a score of 41 is in (very good) category. Validity data is obtained from expert validation. The feasibility of the learning model is obtained from the responses of learners who meet clear criteria. Effectiveness data were obtained from achieving conventional learner learning outcomes and learning using problem- based learning models using digital video media to increase knowledge about volleyball game materials using model developed to meet effective criteria. The achievement of student learning outcomes before applying the Problem-Based Learning model using digital video media with an average of 56.57 which is in a poor category; after applying the Problem-Based Learning model using digital video media obtained learning outcomes with an average of 94.07 which is in a very good category. Thus, the results of developing a Problem-Based Learning model through digital video media on volleyball game materials to increase knowledge of volleyball games are likely effective in achieving increased student learning outcomes.
Analysis of the Influence of Financial Literature, Lifestyle, Emotional Intelligence, and Financial Technology Development on the Financial Behavior of Yogyakarta's Millenials Generation during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Faculty of Economic and Business Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Ambarwati Sri Dwi Ari , Wisnu P Galih ,   Faculty of Economic and Business Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Sukarno Agus ,   Faculty of Economic and Business Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta
Published: May 2023

This study is to examine the relationship between financial behavior of millennial generation during the COVID-19 pandemic which was influenced by factors such as financial literacy, lifestyle, emotional intelligence and the development of financial technology. The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic for the millennial generation certainly affects their financial behavior. The ability that has not been maximized in self-control, namely not being able to be wise in using money, not being able to control oneself when hanging out with other people and not being able to wisely face the changing times, indicates that the millennial generation still has low emotional intelligence. The results of this study were carried out descriptively or through descriptions that described and explained the research subject. Then for the approach in this research follow the steps of quantitative research work. The sample used in this study was 100 Millennials in Yogyakarta. The research variable data was processed using the Software Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 22. The analytical methods used included descriptive statistical analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. Financial literacy, lifestyle, emotional intelligence, and the development of fintech have a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Financial literacy has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Lifestyle has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Emotional intelligence has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. The development of financial technology has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior
The Effectiveness of LKPD Mobile Learning on the PBL Model of Environmental Change Material to Increase Interest in Learning and Critical Thinking of Grade X High School Students
Authors:   Department of biology education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia, Dita Agnes Aprilla , Aminatun Tien ,   Department of biology education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia, Maulidiya Anisa ,   Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out: (1) the effectiveness of LKPD mobile learning model problem-based learning on environmental change material used to increase the learning interest of grade X high school students; (2) the effectiveness of LKPD mobile learning model problem-based learning on environmental change material used to improve critical thinking of grade X high school students. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a pre-test design and post-test control group design. The limited trial subjects in this study were 34 grade X students of Senior Hight School 1 Ngabang. The field test subjects consisted of 36 experimental class students and 36 students for the control class in grade X of Senior Hight School 1 Ngabang. Data collection used several instruments, namely interviews, needs analysis questionnaires, assessment questionnaires for material experts, media expert assessment questionnaires, RPP expert assessment questionnaires, syllabus expert assessment questionnaires, biology teacher assessment questionnaires, student response questionnaires, learning interest questionnaires, critical thinking test sheets. Data analysis techniques use the normality test, homogeneity test, T-test, Mann-Whitney test, and n-gain score. The results showed that: (1) LKPD mobile learning model problem-based learning is effective in increasing students' interest in learning. The increase in interest in learning according to the n-gain score that occurred in the experimental class achieved a score of 0.7 in the high category, and (2) LKPD mobile learning problem-based learning model is effective in improving students' critical thinking. The increase in critical thinking according to the n-gain score that occurred in the experimental class achieved a score of 0.8 in the high category.
Lipid Profile Normalization Effect of Hunteria Umbellata Aqueous Fruit Extract in Wistar Rats Induced with Aloxan Monohydrate
Authors:   Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences University of port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria., M. Uvoh Dr Solomon , Gabriel E Dr Kiridi Emily ,   Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island Amossoma Bayelsa state Nigeria., L Dum-awara Dr Blessing ,   Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences University of port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.
Published: May 2023

The present study investigated the potential effect of Hunteria Umbellata fruit extract on lipid profile reduction administered at different daily doses ie 200mg/kg, 400mg/kg compared with control (1) and group5 treated at 0.3ml standard drug insulin following aloxan monohydrate induction. The lipid profile- HDL,LDL,vLDL,Triglycerides and Total cholesterol were determine using precipitant (mmol), enzymatic hydrolysis, enzymatic and point methods. Results from this study indicate that the lipid profile reduction potential of H.U fruit extract was most effective in group2 administered 200mg/kg body weight with no aloxan induction. This was closely followed by group3 treated at 400mg/kg and group5 treated with the standard drug insulin after aloxan induction compared with the control. However, goup4 induced with aloxan and treated at 200mg/kg body weight has an elevated lipid profile compared with the control and other groups studied. Findings from this study have shown that moderate dose intake of Hunteria umbellata fruit extract by subjects with hyperlipidaemia can be beneficial in the reduction of lipid profile but the rapidity of its reduction rate is dose dependent.
Química general: prácticas de laboratorio
Authors: Álvarez-Díaz Daniela
Published: May 2023

Las prácticas de laboratorio en la enseñanza de la Química son un factor fundamental en el entendimiento de los fenómenos físicos, químicos y la interacción con la materia. Gracias a las practicas se despierta en los aprendices el interés por la experimentación y el trabajo en equipo [1]. Con el fin de alimentar el conocimiento y mejorar los resultados del aprendizaje en la Química, este manual propone guías didácticas que buscan captar la atención de los estudiantes y complementar el contenido teórico de la asignatura en sí misma. A lo largo de la historia, los laboratorios se han convertido en una parte fundamental tanto en la investigación como en la academia. Aunque la Química moderna surgió con los trabajos experimentales de Lavoisier en el siglo XVI, no fue hasta el siglo XVIII cuando se sistematizó su enseñanza en los estudios de pregrado para responder a la demanda de una sociedad industrial emergente. Entonces surgieron los primeros profesores de Química en diferentes lugares de Estados Unidos e Inglaterra. Sin embargo, la enseñanza sistemática del laboratorio no se introdujo hasta inicios del siglo XIX con Thomas Thomson, quien enfatizó en el desarrollo de habilidades relacionadas con la investigación y la industria [2]. A comienzos del siglo XX, la enseñanza del laboratorio de ciencias tuvo un auge particular con énfasis en los trabajos experimentales, pero entró en conflicto en los años veinte y treinta en razón de la atención otorgada a las demostraciones sin evidencias pedagógicas justificables [3]. No obstante, la época del lanzamiento del Sputnik, en 1957, le dio un empuje a la enseñanza de las ciencias desde lo experimental con métodos enfocados al descubrimiento [4], otorgando a la evidencia un papel importante en el desarrollo de las mismas. Cuando se habla de una práctica de laboratorio, se define como una forma de comprender y organizar la enseñanza de tal manera que aporte a la construcción de conocimientos de los estudiantes, la adquisición del método científico y el desarrollo de actitudes, habilidades y destrezas propias del trabajo experimental [5]
Free Trade and Tax Efficiency in the West African Economic and Monetary Union: what can we learn for the AFCFTA?
Authors: Alakonon Calixe Bidossessi , Alinsato Alastaire Sèna
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to examine the effect of free trade on the tax efficiency of West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries. Specifically, the objective is, on the one hand, to determine the tax efficiency levels of the various taxes, and, on the other hand, to determine the influence of the common external tariff and trade openness on the tax efficiency of the various taxes in WAEMU countries. Using panel data over the period from 1980 to 2019, a stochastic tax frontier model is estimated to determine tax efficiency scores. A censored Tobit model is then used to assess the effect of free trade on the tax efficiency of countries. The results show respective average tax efficiency scores of 75.494%; 3.355%; 69.312% and 60.336% for total tax, direct tax, indirect tax and tax on foreign trade in WAEMU. In addition, the common external tariff and trade openness positively influence the tax efficiency of countries. However, the interaction between free trade and structural transformation, the quality of tax administration and income inequality reduce the tax efficiency of taxes. Decision-makers need to urgently take into consideration the structural transformation of economies, and the improvement of the efficiency of tax administrations in order to benefit from the application of the AfCFTA.
SUSY Boson and Fermion Rejoinder Most Standard Model, Periodic Table, and DNA Curiousness “Yin – Adam Model”
Authors:   Consulting Engineer, Safadi Bureau Damascus, Syria, Safadi Housam
Published: May 2023

NASA perceive supersymmetry, a principle and not theory. Most physicists see in supersymmetry, a hypothesized doubling of nature’s elementary particles. I tried, putting forward, Einstein quote “Science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind.” I managed to fulfill this quote for more than one decade. I think I could stop on something stunning and helpful. Supersymmetry theorists, propose two supersymmetric states, boson and fermion. Each state from one class should embed an associated state from the other.
Hérnia femoral encarcerada contendo tuba uterina direita: um achado extremamente raro
Authors: Araújo Junior Roberto Carlos , Venturini de Rezende Mendes Glória Lucas , Moulin Massini Milena
Published: May 2023

Introdução: As hérnias femorais representam cerca de 2% a 8% das hérnias da região inguinal e são mais comuns em mulheres adultas. Mais raro ainda é a herniação de anexos uterinos. Há poucos relatos na literatura acerca da herniação destas estruturas em mulheres adultas, já que são mais comuns em crianças e estão associadas, em sua maioria, às anormalidades congênitas do trato genital. Objetivo: Relatar um caso extremamente raro de hérnia femoral encarcerada contendo tuba uterina. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e retrospectivo constando de relato de caso através de avaliação de prontuário e revisão literária. Resultados: Não houve intercorrências decorrentes do procedimento cirúrgico. A paciente teve evolução satisfatória durante a internação, e recebeu alta hospitalar 24 horas após o procedimento. Conclusão: O diagnóstico e a intervenção cirúrgica precoces das hérnias femorais são essenciais para um bom prognóstico. No que se refere a pacientes do sexo feminino, a herniação de anexos uterinos deve sempre ser considerada. O rápido tratamento cirúrgico é capaz de evitar a ressecção destas estruturas uterinas, preservando a fertilidade em mulheres na faixa etária reprodutiva.
Principais tratamentos para fratura tipo II do dente do áxis
Authors: Ferraço das Neves Clarissa Maria , Armani Prata Annie , Cardoso de Campos Carolina , Malacarne Farias Giovanna , Monteiro Marchezi Ana Carolina , Barcelos Sperandio Áurea , Souza Lima Paulo Marcela , Passos Drumond Loise Cristina
Published: May 2023

Introdução: As fraturas do dente do áxis são lesões frequentes da coluna cervical. Há uma crescente prevalência de traumas de alta energia e de quedas da própria altura, sobretudo em pacientes acima de 65 anos, nos quais a mortalidade é maior. A tipo II, considerada a mais frequente e instável, consiste na fratura do colo do dente do áxis e pode causar compressão medular cervical. Objetivo: Conhecer os principais tratamentos para a fratura tipo II do dente do áxis. Métodos: Foram investigados, de abril a maio de 2022, no PubMed/Medline e na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, a combinação dos descritores ‘’Odontoid Processes’’ AND (‘’treatment’’ OR “therapeutics”) AND “spinal fractures’’. Resultados: A partir da análise bibliográfica dos nove artigos, foram encontrados tratamentos cirúrgicos e tratamentos conservativos para a fratura tipo II do dente do áxis. De início, no pré-operatório, pode-se realizar a tração cervical, de modo a realinhar a coluna e aumentar as chances da fusão óssea. Para imobilização externa, o colete Halo é indicado, apesar de não promover a união óssea. Como tratamento alternativo, o colar cervical rígido proporciona estabilização da coluna cervical, mas também não resulta na união óssea. No âmbito cirúrgico, o tratamento mais recorrente é a fixação anterior do parafuso, que visa proporcionar união óssea. Quando esta última é inviável, opta-se pela fixação posterior do parafuso, que garante uma fusão óssea estável pela inserção de um parafuso temporário. Em casos de deslocamento dorsal da coluna, é realizada a fusão occipitocervical. Conclusão: Os principais tratamentos cirúrgicos para a fratura tipo II do dente do áxis são fixação anterior ou posterior de parafuso, fusão occipitocervical e odontoidectomia transoral. Quanto aos tratamentos conservativos, são abordados os equipamentos de estabilização, como o colar cervical rígido e o colete Halo a fim de realizar uma imobilização externa e tração cervical.
Abordagem videolaparoscópica no contexto do trauma abdominal: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: De Castro Bortolini Altoé Eduarda , Da Motta Barbosa Luis Claudio , Peroni Leonardo , Takemi Kataoka Flávio , Will de Aguiar Lucas , De Almeida Franco Neto Sedecias , Fidelis Pereira Luiz Gustavo , Gonçalves Prata dos Reis Mateus
Published: May 2023

Introdução: Trauma abdominal é definido como um sofrimento resultante de uma ação súbita e violenta, exercida contra o abdome por diversos agentes causadores: mecânicos, químicos, elétricos e irradiações. Se não for tratado desde o início, contribui para altas taxas de mortalidade e morbidade. Nesse sentido, a videolaparoscopia vem contribuindo cada vez mais para o diagnóstico e tratamento de diversos problemas cirúrgicos abdominais, introduzindo mudanças significativas na cirurgia moderna. Objetivo: Identificar na literatura científica acerca da abordagem videolaparoscópica no contexto do trauma abdominal. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva do tipo revisão integrativa de literatura. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio das bases de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), na biblioteca virtual Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO) e Google Acadêmico, durante os meses de novembro e dezembro de 2022. Resultados: A análise dos artigos sugere que a abordagem videolaparoscópica é um procedimento que apresenta maior acurácia na avaliação dos ferimentos penetrantes da transição tóraco-abdominal, sobretudo na detecção de lesões diafragmáticas; diminuição da morbi-mortalidade pós-operatória; diminuição do tempo de internação e pode ser utilizado em pacientes que sofreram trauma abdominal e estão hemodinamicamente estáveis e com indicação para o procedimento. Conclusão: A videolaparoscopia demonstra-se de grande valia no uso cirúrgico devido a diminuição dos riscos, sua eficácia e apoio no diagnóstico salientando a robustez e acurácia da técnica.
Feeding strategy and prey selectivity in common minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) foraging in the southern Barents Sea during early summer
Authors: Lindstrom Ulf , Haug Tore
Published: May 2023

Stomach content samples from 33 minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), caught during Norwegian commercial whaling between May-June 1998, were collected in four sub-areas in the southern Barents Sea. Simultaneously, a comprehensive resource survey was conducted in order to identify and estimate the abundance of potential prey items for the whales in the four sub-areas. Krill (Thysanoessa sp. and Meganyctphanes norvegica) dominated the diet in all but one sub-area although pelagic fish such as capelin and herring also contributed significantly. The minke whales displayed monophagus feeding in all sub-areas investigated, including the medium-scale area resulting from pooling of all sub-areas. The small-scale resource surveys revealed significant variations in absolute and relative prey abundance between sub-areas, while the temporal (1-7 days) variations in relative prey biomass within sub-areas appeared to be less significant for all prey items, except herring (Clupea harengus) and perhaps capelin (Mallotus villosus). Krill was by far the most important prey item available in all areas, followed by either herring, cod (Gadus morhua) or saithe (Pollachius virens), depending on sub-area and survey. Although minke whale prey preference appeared to vary greatly in space, some new features of minke whale foraging behaviour were evident. Minke whales showed a strong preference for capelin, whereas gadoids (cod, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) and saithe) appeared to be avoided by the whales. Krill appeared to have been either avoided, fed upon randomly or were the preferred prey depending on sub-area and analyses level.
Estimates of abundance south of 60°S for cetacean species sighted frequently on the 1978/79 to 1997/98 IWC/IDCR-SOWER sighting surveys
Authors: Branch T. A. , Butterworth D. S.
Published: May 2023

Estimates of abundance are calculated for six cetacean species in the Southern Ocean south of 60° in the austral summer, using the IWC database estimation package (DESS). The sightings data in DESS were collected during the 1978/79 to 1997/98 IWC/IDCR and SOWER circumpolar surveys. Abundance estimates are developed for the first (1978/79–1983/84), second (1985/86–1990/91) and currently incomplete third (1991/92–1997/98) circumpolar sets of surveys. The strata surveyed in these three sets cover about 65%, 81% and 68% respectively of the open ocean area south of 60°S. The surveys were designed for Antarctic minke whales and may not be optimal for all these species. Furthermore, the estimates presented below (CVs in brackets) should not necessarily be considered as estimates for the whole Southern Hemisphere. Some results are also presented for hourglass dolphins and sei whales, but estimates of abundance are not considered reliable for those two species. Effective search half-width and mean school size were estimated by pooling across strata and years. Pooling is effected separately for each circumpolar set of surveys. Additional pooling across closing and passing modes did not introduce substantial bias. The most frequently sighted species were minke, southern bottlenose, sperm, humpback and killer whales; the effective search half-widths for all five increase over time. The sensitivity of the abundance estimates to a number of factors is investigated, none of which appears to impact the results substantially, except that the incorporation of ‘like species’ would increase the estimate for blue whales from the third circumpolar set of surveys by 25% and for fin whales by 61%. In general, the assumption that 100% of schools on the trackline are sighted introduces variable negative bias to estimates for all species. Only two significant trends in abundance over time (for comparable areas) were detected, but both may be artefacts of changes in survey design.
Characterising an interaction between coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and the spot gillnet fishery in southeastern North Carolina, USA
Authors: Pabst D. A. , Friedlaender A. S. , McLellan W. A.
Published: May 2023

The aim of this study was to characterise interactions between coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus Montagu, 1821), and the autumn gillnet fishery in southeastern North Carolina, USA that targets spot (Leiostomus xanthurus). Beach based (conducted from April 1997 - January 1998) and aerial surveys (conducted from July 1998 - May 1999) were used to estimate the abundance of dolphins and gillnets in nearshore waters. Commercial spot landings records from Brunswick County, North Carolina were used as an index of prey abundance. Stranded bottlenose dolphins were evaluated using protocols developed to describe diagnostic evidence of human-induced fisheries mortality. During both survey periods, dolphin numbers, gillnet numbers and spot landings all peaked in October-November. Simultaneously, an increase in dolphin strandings bearing evidence of entanglement in gillnets (cuts, lacerations, or wrapping marks on their appendages) was observed. Four stranded dolphins were determined to have been killed in gillnets, and one dolphin was removed alive from a gillnet in October 1997. Six stranded dolphins were killed in gillnets in October and November 1998. Thus, 20-24% of the annual allowable human-induced mortality for all USA Atlantic coastal bottlenose dolphins could be attributed to monofilament gillnets targeting spot in October and November in southeastern North Carolina. Both recreational and commercial fishermen target spot in the autumn using gillnets and dolphin mortality may be attributable to both aspects of the fishery. Results of this study are cause for alarm because interactions between dolphins and coastal gillnets may be occurring at much larger spatial and temporal scales along the USA Atlantic coast. Understanding the relationships between the biological and anthropogenic variables leading to these interactions can facilitate conservative, pro-active, management ensuring that human-induced mortality is not negatively impacting populations of marine mammals, such as Atlantic coastal bottlenose dolphins.
A note on strandings and age of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) on the Brazilian coast
Authors: Ramos Renata M. A. , Siciliano Salvatore , Borobia Monica , Zerbini Alexandre N. , Pizzorno Jose Luis A. , Fragoso Ana Bernadete L. , Lailson-Brito Jr. Jose , Azevedo Alexandre de Freitas , Simoes-Lopes Paulo Cesar , De Oliveira Santos Marcos Cesar
Published: May 2023

This note compiles recorded strandings of sperm whales on the Brazilian coast. A known total of 95 sperm whales (62 single and one mass stranding of 33 individuals) stranded along the Brazilian coast from 1967-2000. A higher incidence of single strandings was observed in northeastern Brazil ( ~ 05°-17°S). No strandings occurred in lower latitudes ( < 14°S) from June-September. The seasonal and spatial pattern observed by the reported strandings may indicate higher stranding rates in higher latitudes ( ~ 18-25°S) between June and August (winter) and in lower latitudes ( ~ 3-7°S) between January and April (summer and spring). Strandings of smaller sperm whales (3-4.5m) were observed during the austral summer and autumn, indicating seasonality in the birth season. Growth-layer counts of three specimens provide the first data on age of sperm whales for Brazil.
The effect of census frequency on the detection of trends in the abundance of eastern North Pacific gray whales
Authors: Turnock B. J. , Mizroch S. A.
Published: May 2023

The ability to detect trends in gray whale abundance with various census frequencies is investigated. The number of surveys and years needed to detect a trend in abundance, and total change in abundance, are presented in graphs for various rates of change and census frequencies. The estimated annual rate of increase of the population during 1967 to 1980 using a linear model is 0.034. This rate of increase can be detected (power = 0.95) with 14 surveys over 13 years, 9 surveys over 16 years or 7 surveys over 18 years, for census frequencies of every year to every third year, respectively. Graphs are presented showing power of detecting different rates of increase with census frequencies from 1 to 3 years.
Evaluation of high-powered binoculars to detect inter-year changes in offshore distribution of eastern North Pacific gray whales
Authors: Rugh David J. , Lerczak James A. , Hobbs Roderick C. , Waite Janice M. , Laake Jeffrey L.
Published: May 2023

Paired, independent searches for gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) were conducted through fix-mounted, 25-power binoculars during January 1995 and 1996 at Granite Canyon, California. The study was a test of an efficient method for documenting inter-year changes in the offshore distribution of the migration. The research site has been used most years since 1975 by the National Marine Mammal Laboratory to make counts for abundance estimates of gray whales. Matching sightings between the paired observation efforts showed a very high agreement between observers (detection probability 0.97) for whale groups apparently of more than one animal within 1-3 n.miles of shore and a fairly high agreement (0.87) for animals travelling alone (5% of the sampled population) within 1-3 n.miles of shore. Sighting probability thus remained high up to 3 n.miles, a distance which includes most (98.7%) of the whale migration. For the critical sighting range of 1-3 n.miles, the method applied here is considered a feasible, cost-effective technique for detecting inter-year differences in the offshore tail of the distribution.
TEACHING ARABIC TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS
Authors: Hadj SAID Souad
Published: May 2023

The demand for learning the Arabic language increases not only from the Muslim learners but also from non-Muslims. The Arabic is asked for economic and politic and many other purposes but the main and the most known reason is to learn more about the Islamic culture. Despite all the efforts being made to achieve and overcome a great level learning and teaching the language this field is still incomplete. Learning Arabic is no longer a question of grammar rules but learning it to be used in different real life and authentic situations. I tried in this research article to emphasize on the most important developments that researchers consider essential to the success of this educational mission
THE REALITY OF APPLING STRATEGIC EDUCATIONAL PLANNING IN JERUSALEM SCHOOLS FROM THE PRINCIPALS' POINTS OF VIEW
Authors: “Mohammad Fawzi” Sharabati IZHIMAN Nidaa
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out the reality of applying strategic educational in Jerusalem Schools from the principals' points of view, as well as the availability of strategic plans. The study population is (136) schools. A study sample of (74%) was chosen from study population in stratified random sampling for (100) school principles. The Researcher applied the analytical descriptive approach to answer study questions including (questionnaire, interview and content analysis). The questionnaire consists of two variables (availability of strategic plan, the existing of the planning team) and also (79) sections. While the opening interviews consists of three interviews with the schools principals' . and content analysis consists of analyzing three strategic plans regardless of educational institution. The study concluded that these schools face many political, economical, and social challenges, which cause the existing of different supervising references, and the absence of the references of supervisors on these private schools in Jerusalem. the availability of strategic plans in Jerusalem schools was 75%. The Researcher recommended the following: the Palestinian Ministry of Education should seek to support, guide and supervise private schools to consolidate their policies and strategies, and seize all opportunities to raise education issues in Jerusalem on all local and international levels as they face renewable challenges due to multiple educational authorities, and extend the circle of active participation in planning to include planning experts and the local community.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF TELEVISION MEDIA TO SCHOOL VIOLENCE : SECOND CHANNEL "2M" AS A MODEL
Authors: KOURAICHI Hanan
Published: May 2023

Undoubtedly , the television has relied on its psychological, cultural and intellectual impact on the employment of various media contents, either negatively affecting the identity and beliefs of the individual, gaining him deviant behaviors, aggressive and violent practices, and misconceptions, or positively seeking to advance the progress and development of society. this prompts us to talk about a relationship between television and violence, which made us ask the question about its nature, and is it a correlation and is there an indirect effect between the two, or is it a causal relationship, given that violence still has a prominent place in television, which is now providing a huge momentum of Media materials filled with violence are a dialectical relationship That calls for study and a place for discussion. This is what this research paper will try to answer.
Knowledge Mapping Trends of Internet of Things (IoT) in Plant Disease and Insect Pest Study: A Visual Analysis
Authors: Mohd Zawawi Muhammad Akmal , Jusoh Mohd Fauzie , Muhammad Marinah , Naher Laila , Abdul Latif Nurul Syaza , Abdul Muttalib Muhammad Firdaus , Radzuan Mohd Nazren , Nugroho Andri Prima
Published: May 2023

The study and literature on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications in agriculture for smart farming are increasing worldwide. However, the knowledge mapping trends related to IoT applications in plant disease, pest management, and control are still unclear and rarely reported. The primary aim of the present study is to identify the current trends and explore hot topics of IoT in plant disease and insect pest research for future research direction. Peer review articles published from Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection (2010-2021) were identified using keywords, and extracted database was analysed scientifically via Microsoft Excel 2019, VOSviewer and R programming software. A total of 231 documents with 5321 cited references authored by 878 scholars showed that the knowledge on the studied area has been growing positively and rapidly for the past ten years. India and China are the most productive countries, comprising more than half (52%) of the total access database on the subject area in WoS. IoT application has been integrated with other knowledge domains, such as machine learning, deep learning, image processing, and artificial intelligence, to produce excellent crop and pest disease monitoring research. This study contributes to the current knowledge of the research topic and suggests possible hot topics for future direction.
Design of a Smart Portable Farming Kit for Indoor Cultivation Using the Raspberry Pi Platform
Authors: Ramli Muhammad Izzad , Mohd Ariffin Muhammad Azizi , Zainol Zarina , Mohd Amin Mohd Nazrul , Hirawan Dedeng , Sumitra Irfan Dwiguna , Jamil Nursuriati
Published: May 2023

The global crisis and climate change have resulted in severe food shortages worldwide. One of the solutions is self-farming by using smart farming technology. Smart and efficient agricultural production or smart farming using IoT sensors, big data, and cloud service has proven its value for a decade, but the effect depends on the agricultural environment of the country or society. Hence self-farming is likely the most feasible solution to avoid food scarcity. The smart farming system monitors and maintains essential growth parameters like light, temperature, and humidity to ensure maximum yield. In this paper, we propose a Smart Portable Farming Kit design, which is simple, lightweight, and durable to be placed indoors in an urban area. This prototype design uses the Internet of Things (IoT) based system for cultivating short-duration vegetables and mushrooms in an urban area with minimal user attention. The proposed design proved better than the traditional setup by increasing the mushroom yield. With Smart Portable Farming Kit, urban farming becomes a more viable alternative to increase food security, making oyster mushroom cultivation in the urban area easier and more profitable.
The Effect of Reinforcing Moringa Oleifera Bark Fibre on the Tensile and Deformation Behaviour of Epoxy and Silicone Rubber Composites
Authors: Jusoh Nur Auni Izzati , Manssor Nur Aini Sabrin , Rajendra Praveena Nair , Mahmud Jamaluddin
Published: May 2023

The moringa oleifera bark (MOB) is well-known for its medicinal properties and various benefits, where combining it with polymers could produce a new superior composite material for medicinal applications. Because this is a novel composite material, even basic information on how the MOB fibres altered the tensile properties of epoxy and silicone rubber is still lacking. Therefore, this study investigated the tensile and deformation behaviour of two newly introduced composite materials, MOB fibre reinforced into epoxy and silicone rubber. ASTM D3039 and ASTM D412 were adapted to prepare the hard and soft composite specimens (0, 4, 8, 12 and 16wt%.), respectively. T-test was conducted to determine the significant difference. The results show that the tensile modulus of MOB-epoxy biocomposite improved from 1240 MPa to 1668 MPa (35% increment) when the fibre content was increased to 16wt%. For MOB–silicone biocomposite, a similar trend was observed where the tensile modulus also increased from 0.076 MPa to 0.12 MPa (64% increment) as the fibre concentration increased from 0 to 16wt%. In conclusion, reinforcing MOB fibre affected the stiffness of silicone rubber more than epoxy; but affected the elongation of epoxy more than silicone rubber. Based on a t-score of 17.5, a significant difference is observed in how reinforcing MOB at various wt% affected the increment of tensile modulus for both hard and soft composites. Finally, the determined tensile modulus compared to other materials could be useful for benchmarking and exploring potential applications.
Bajos niveles de comprensión de textos en los estudiantes de la institución educativa multigrado Nº 22343 de Longar - distrito de San Juan Bautista -Ica, 2017
Authors: Figueroa Cordero Fabiola Magaly , Velásquez Cabrera Marco Antonio , Loayza Gutiérrez Jessenia Leonor
Published: May 2023

El Objetivo del presente fue aplicar estrategias para permitir hacer frente a los bajos niveles de comprensión de textos en los estudiantes de la Institución Educativa Multigrado Nº 22343 de Longar-Distrito de San Juan Bautista-Ica, 2017. A partir del diagnóstico realizado haciendo uso del árbol de problemas se detectaron las necesidades de los niños, niñas que estudiaban en dicha institución educativa, se hicieron frente a estos requerimientos con las siguientes actividades: Talleres para docentes en el Conocimiento del Enfoque Comunicativo Textual; Charlas sobre uso adecuado de material didáctico en las sesiones de aprendizaje; Sensibilización de las Acciones de acompañamiento y asesoramiento directivo a los docentes en el área de comunicación, luego, de haber ejecutado las acciones referidas con los docentes, estos aplicaron sus aprendizajes con los estudiantes habiéndose logrado cambios sustanciales.
Hearing loss in patients with Fabry disease
Authors: Nováčková Hana , Coufal Štěpán , Radilová Marie , Kaňa Radim
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Fabry disease (FD) is a rare hereditary lysosomal storage disease aff ecting diff erent organs, including the cochlea-vestibular system. It can lead to premature hearing loss and tinnitus. Early and correct dia gnosis of FD is important with a view of available therapy. Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the degree of hearing loss in patients with FD. Additionally, to compare diff erences between male and female patients as well as the diff erences of types of FD in patients with diff erent phenotypes. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients that had been examined in our out-patient offi ce in the years 2016–2020. We used 7-tone pure-tone audiometry (0,125–8 kHz). We compared audiograms of patients right and left ear, calculated average Fowler percentage of hearing loss on left ear, right ear and combined. We compared combined Fowler percentage of hearing loss in diff erent types of FD based on the disease phenotype. Moreover, we compared the progress of hearing loss in time in patients that were examined in our offi ce more than once. Results: We examined 121 patients (55 male, 66 female) with dia gnosed FD. Female patients exhibited 48.5% hearing loss in the right ear and 50% in the left ear. Mixed hearing loss occurred in 1.5% of females in the group. We observed sensorineural hearing loss in 63.6% in the right ear and 65.5% in the left ear within male patients. Mixed hearing loss appeared in 1.8% of male patients. Combined mean Fowler percentage of hearing loss in females was 8.8 % and in males 14.8 %. Female patients with the classic type of FD had signifi cantly worse hearing than females with any other type of FD. This was not observed in the male group. Conclusion: Patients with FD in our group of patients had mostly sensorineural hearing loss. Hearing loss of male patients with FD was signifi cantly worse than females. Keywords: hearing loss – Fabry disease – phenotype – alpha-galactosidase – audiometry