bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SUSTAINABILITY BACKROUND OF PRODUCING AND SELECTING COSMETICS, WITH SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR PRODUCT INSTRUMENTS
Authors: AMBERG NORA
Published: November 2022

The paper deals with the role of sustainability in the light of the production andselection of cosmetics, paying special attention to the presentation of varieties of naturalcosmetics and chemicals with natural substances. The d etrimental cosmetic ingredients have anegative impact on both the consumer's health and the immediate environment. In most cases,chemical cosmetics can be replaced by natural solutions, otherwise natural cosmetics that havea beneficial effect on health and the environment, bearing in mind the long term sustainable,i.e. less polluted environment and the positive influence of the current environmental status.Consumers should not even fear that natural cosmetic products will not be as effective as theirc hemical counterparts. The factories of cosmetic companies are increasingly focusing attentionon the fact that in their factories' laboratories cosmetics that are naturally active, ingredient andpackaged are manufactured and sold through the sales chain.
INTEREST WITH THE MATTERS OF THE COMMUNE AS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Authors: BĘDZIK BEATA
Published: November 2022

The aim of paper is to present the level of respondents interest in the commune affairs. The results of the analyzes presented in this paper come from surveys conducted using a questionnaire survey among residents of rural communes in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. After rejecting incomplete and/or-illogical questionnaires, 2409 respondents were qualified for the analysis. The research results indicate the interest in local affairs is low. More than half of respondents (56%) aren’t interested in that. It means that the development of civil society based on interest, cooperation, and involvement will be difficult. This research is part of the assessment of an important factor of social capital, which is interest in local affairs, giving the opportunity to use the results in building civic society and local development strategies.
INNOVATION OF POLISH ECONOMY AS COMPARED TO SELECTED COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (2011-2015)
Authors: ZACHŁOWSKI PATRYK
Published: November 2022

The aim of the article is to present the theoretical basis of factors determining the innovativeness of economies and to recall some indicators defining the current level of innovation of the Polish economy in relation to analogous indicators in selected European Union countries.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN POLISH ENTERPRISES
Authors: RAJCZAKOWSKA EWA , ANDRZEJCZYK PAWEŁ , DROZDA MARIOLA , BRODNY JAROSŁAW
Published: November 2022

In Poland, in May 2018, new legal regulations regarding the protection of personal data were introduced. These new regulations now constitute a significant problem for the functioning of enterprises in Poland, practically in every industry. In many cases they may be a source of problems for their development and may generate various negative effects, for example in the form of penalties for non-compliance with new legal regulations. It can be noticed that for some time the new regulations have aroused a lot of controversy. A significant proportion of entrepreneurs consider these regulations to be too strict, not flexible and not adjusted to the scope of their activities. The new regulations related to the RODO, known also as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) are particularly burdensome for small businesses, which in many cases may be a barrier to their further activity. The article discusses the basic issues related to the protection of personal data in relation to the GDPR. The article mainly focuses on discussing the preparation of one-person-enterprises and those employing up to 50 employees to implement new procedures related to the introduction of the GDPR. The authors hope that the presented material will be treated as a voice in the discussion evaluating the current legal system related to the protection of personal data, and in particular how to implement this system in enterprises without exposing these institutions to additional costs and / or possible fines.
REAL ESTATE MARKET FUNCTIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY
Authors: TYMIENIECKA-CICHOŃ ADRIANNA
Published: November 2022

Real estate market transactions are critical for the national economy. The real estate rights form a vital sphere of human life. The pivotal role played by real estate transactions is also reflected in the macroeconomic developments.  The reference to the functions of real estate and the definition of the real estate market is of paramount importance for consideration of real estate transactions. Furthermore, real estate market participants also play an important role, who become the principal regulator of the market through a variety of transactional activities.
The notion of the market cannot be reduced solely to the analysis of sales prices and the number of concluded transactions, because the real estate market constitutes a whole, which incorporates all its elements, including market participants, demand and supply, orthe price of real estate. The assessment of the market should be made in a dynamic manner, on considering the changing conditions of market development.
REGIONAL (LOCAL) DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING IN CURRENT AND ANICIPADET CONDITIONS
Authors: Marasek Mariusz , Mikielewicz Gustaw
Published: November 2022

This article covers the causes of existing excessive differentiation of the development of regions in Poland. It formulates the problem of gaining moderate harmonization of country development and therefore presents systemic proposal for solving the problem.
DISABILITY AS A SOCIAL - ECONOMIC COMMUNE’S PROBLEM
Authors: Borek Jolanta
Published: November 2022

Communes which are the residence of disabled people do not receive financial funds for their social rehabilitation and professional activation. However units of communal councils are the place where they look for help most often. Possibilities of communes in this range are whereas spatial varied according to different levels of social - economic developement which is measured by the size of commune’s own income per one inhabitant.
THE PROBLEM OF MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPANY
Authors: Gorczyńska Alina
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to trace the measures of performance of company. The efficiency is a fundamental economic categories. In order to determine the efficiency, there is its measurement. Literature presents different methods of assessing efficiency. These methods may be quantitative, value, or mixed. Taking into account only the financial measures of effectiveness, they can be ex post and ex ante. At present, both theory and practice, indicate market value added (MVA) as a more and more popular measure of the effectiveness of the company. Its calculation is based on estimates of economic value added EVA. Indeed, this method combines the advantages of measurement of ex ante and ex post. The calculation of EVA is based on the historical events. The calculation of MVA is founded on estimating the future income measured by economic value added EVA, having long-term forecasting.
CONTEMPORARY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN POLAND AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Parszewski Kazimierz
Published: November 2022

This work presents modern local governments in Poland and selected  European countries. This paper shows the local power structure, organizations and their competences as well as tasks and Government control. There are also indicated values of local democracy of the European Charter of local self government and legal problems of territorial self – government in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Austria and Belgium.
AIDING CAR INDUSTRY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Greta Marianna , Lewandowski Krzysztof
Published: November 2022

This paper focuses on state aid to the car sector in the EU and its effectiveness. It presents how such support has been changing over time. At the beginning the general normative principles on state aid and the specific law provisions which are typical of the sector have been described. The next part describes the economic situation of the sector in the context of recent financial crisis. The following sections show the changes in EU policy towards state aid, especially an interplay of member states` policies and EC control. Special attention has been paid to the reorientation of the EU objectives – from the purely sectoral towards the horizontal ones. On the one hand there was a slowdown in the amount of aid granted, on the other this aid has been increasingly devised as regional development aid.
THE PROBLEM OF AGING AND OLD AGE IN TERMS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Pogorzelska Natalia
Published: November 2022

The following article takes under consideration the idea of 'jobcoaching' and its value for experienced workers from age group 45+. This method, invented by Wasseling Groep has been successfully transferred to polish ground in program 'Sojusz dla Pracy', which main goals I have described in my article. The way to achive goals in jobcoaching is supported by a method based on five main rules called S.M.A.R.T.: specific, measurable, ambitious, reasonable, time scaled. Jobcoaching brought innovative solutions in the area of human resources management, for example individual work with coach not only during supplementary training for unemployed people or workers willing to increase one's professional qualifications, but also when charge is already employed. Moreover jobcoach acts as a mediator between employee and employer, so that he is helpful for both sides to work out perfect solutions and way of cooperating. (original abstract)
EMPLOYING OF DRIVERS IN ROAD TRANSPORT - ESTABLISH OF EMPLOYMENT RELATION
Authors: Niewiadomski Paweł
Published: November 2022

Employment of drivers in road transport is a particular (specific) type of employment, which has many significant and sometimes drastic differences from the typical employment provided for the Polish Labour Code. This is mainly due to the complexity of the work as a driver, and a considerable nuisance conditions. The specific legal basis, necessary formal requirements, psycho-physiological conditions, theoretical and practical skills, supervising of employee, as well as to establish the same relationship and content of a contract gain in that type of employment, particular importance.
REGIONAL INNOVATION STRATEGIES AND INNOVATION ECONOMY
Authors: Jabłońska Małgorzata
Published: November 2022

This article aims to show the impact on the innovativeness of Polish economy is the implementation of the Regional Innovation Strategy. This paper attempts to characterize the current state of innovation in the economy on the basis of the most important reports, which contributed to an indication of the most important factors determining the introduction of innovation by Polish companies from the SME sector. The summary discloses risks innovativeness of Polish economy arising from insufficiently effective regional policy and the positive effects of the introduction and implementation of the Regional Innovation Strategy.
MENTORING AND ACADEMIC TUTORING TRAINING IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Wysocki Tomasz
Published: November 2022

The introduction of mentoring or tutoring to colleges will be able to accelerate efforts of quality management in the education of students and most importantly, enter the path of continuing self-education student. The author of the article considers that the most effective approach may be students mentoring and tutoring. The university in which it will be provided, will have the major impact on the challenges of the economy, based on the knowledge like the quality of education enabling students to comprehensive development. Article treats mentoring and tutoring, as an institutionalized system, based on master-disciple relationship, which could face a challenge of creating leaders for the future economy and therefore supported on the quality of education directly based on knowledge. The introduction of mentoring or tutoring program was designed to support the education process at universities. The article describes the functions and importance of mentoring and tutoring, and their present use.
THE COMPLEXITY OF THE ACQUISITION - THE ACQUISITION ALGORITHM
Authors: Szypko Andrzej
Published: November 2022

External growth of enterprise is a popular way to increase business. Quantity and value of mergers and acquisitions (Mergers and Acquisitions - M & A) increases. However the acquisition of expensive investment. Unfortunately, the high is the quantity of failed acquisitions. It is the result of errors in the complicated process of joining. This article, based on an analysis of the specialist literature, present the complexity of the acquisition and demonstrates the general algorithm for carrying out acquisition. Such an investment, aims at mobilization of efforts for the improvement of the efficiency of its execution. Having a plan, taking into account best practices, increases the chances of success of the acquisition.
EU REGIONAL POLICY IN CONDITIONS OF DEEPER INTEGRATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION
Authors: Wejman Maciej
Published: November 2022

This article concerns regional policy and her evolution after Maastricht. It is a period of deeper integration processes (which was marked in the presentation). The evolution of this policy is described by the present purposes in different periods.
UE REGIONAL POLICY IN THE PROGRAMMING PERIOD 2014-2020 : CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS
Authors: Lewandowski Krzysztof
Published: November 2022

The regional Policy belongs to the most important activity areas of the European Union and absorbs an Essentials part of its budget. That is why the future shape of this policy gives way to controversies and emotion between the heads of state, European functionaries and citizens. The political and institutional frames of this policy have been established through the signing of the Treaty of Lisbon (December 2009), creation of the new European Commission (February 2010) and acceptance of the new longterm strategy: Europe 2020 (March - June 2010). The meetings and talks concerning the amount of EU budget resources in the next programming period and the allocation of these resources between various priorities and states will begin shortly. This paper indicates the problems, which are connected with the regional policy in the current programming period, as well as a forecast concerning the choice of cohesion states and regions based on status quo basis. It means, that it was assumed, that no wide ranging changes will be implemented in EU regional policy and the amount of structural funds for its financing will not be reduced. Finally, the proposals for the reform of the regional policy have been presented.
Effectiveness of Injectable Iron in the Management of Severe Iron Deficiency in Children in Ouagadougou
Authors: Ouattara Roselyne , Yonaba Caroline , Zoungrana Chantale , Zan Angèle , Ouedraogo Flore , Koueta Fla
Published: November 2022

Background: Iron deficiency anemia affects 90% of children in Burkina Faso. These studies on the effectiveness of injectable iron are rare in low-income countries with high infant and child mortality related to anemia.

Methods: This has been an observational study to assess the effectiveness of injectable iron in children under five years old admitted to the pediatric ward of the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Teaching Hospital (YO-UTH), in 2019, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Findings: Thirty-five (35) children with severe iron deficiency anemia (average age 2.5 years), 60 %( n=21) of whom had decompensated anemia and required transfusion, were treated with injectable iron polymaltose hydroxide and followed up for one month. On average, 226.9± 45.5mg of iron were injected over an average treatment duration of three days. The mean hemoglobin count increased from 4.7± 0.95g/dl at baseline to 9.7±1g/dl (an increase of 4.9g/dl) one month later (p<0.001). The mean corpuscular volume increased from 66.7±4.7fl to 81.5±3.7fl (p<0.001), and that of the ferritinemia varied from 0.02±0.005μg/ml to 0.83±0.09μg/ml (an increase of 0.81μg/ml, p<0.001) and the mean sideremia increased from 4.8±2.1μmol/l to 40.4±5.5μmol/l. No side effects were noted.

Conclusion: By avoiding transfusion in most patients, the use of injectable iron in proven and severe iron deficiency anemias could be a solution in case of blood deficit.
Critérios decisórios para compra de núcleos minerais para dieta de bovinos de corte em confinamento
Authors: Krabbe Alexandre Auler , Sanches Arthur Caldeira , Maciel Wilson Ravelli Elizeu , Casagranda Yasmin Gomes
Published: November 2022

No Brasil o agronegócio se destaca como uma das atividades de maior geração de renda e impacto nos mercados mundiais. Dentro desse contexto, a pecuária de corte coloca o país como um dos maiores produtores e exportadores de carne bovina e, dentro desta, destaca-se a modalidade de confinamento e semiconfinamento, que vem apresentando crescente adesão por parte dos produtores dadas suas vantagens em relação a forma convencional de criação de bovinos.  Neste sentido, o presente estudo possui como objetivo a identificação dos fatores que influenciam na compra de núcleos de composição da dieta de gados confinados. Para tanto, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa quantitativa descritiva, realizada através da aplicação de questionários estruturados a 83 confinadores de gado da região Centro-Oeste do país. Após a coleta dos dados e caracterização da amostra através de estatística descritiva, foi realizada a Análise Fatorial. Os resultados mostram que a mesma apresentou a possibilidade de identificar fatores latentes a um nível de explicação moderado (58,1%), através da composição de quatro fatores (Reputação do vendedor, Praticidade Técnica, Segurança e Resultado) que são compostos pelas dez variáveis estudadas, indicando que os principais pontos para a definição de compra do produto se vincula a esses itens, ressaltando-se ainda que a variável “Nível de garantia” não se enquadrou em nenhum dos fatores estipulados, de forma que a mesma não se caracteriza como um ponto chave a ser analisado na mensuração do processo de compra.
Triangulação metodológica na pesquisa qualitativa: um estudo em periódicos brasileiros voltados ao turismo
Authors: Santana Rebeka Cristiny Barbosa de , Paiva Júnior Fernando Gomes de
Published: November 2022

O uso da triangulação enquanto alternativa metodológica para a realização de pesquisas qualitativas é apontada como meio de ampliar a validade e qualidade dos resultados, entretanto, sua concepção e prática ainda não são integralmente compreendidas por seus usuários. Sendo assim, o artigo tem como objetivo discutir o uso da triangulação como estratégia de pesquisa presente nos artigos publicados nos periódicos brasileiros voltados para a temática de turismo, de modo que o recorte amostral foi realizado com base nas revistas pertencentes aos estratos A1, A2, e B1 na classificação Qualis Capes (2013-2016) durante o período compreendido entre 2010 e 2020. O estudo de cunho qualitativo, realiza a análise de conteúdo do corpus a partir das seguintes categorias: triangulação de dados, triangulação de pesquisadores, triangulação de métodos, triangulação de teoria e métodos mistos. Os resultados apontam para a utilização discreta da triangulação como estratégia de pesquisa, com predomínio do uso da triangulação de métodos e a carência de estudos que adotem a triangulação de teorias. A expansão da aplicação da triangulação possui potencial para contribuir para o aumento do rigor científico e para a qualidade nas pesquisas que tratam da temática do turismo e suas interfaces com as demais áreas do conhecimento.
Competências gerenciais percebidas de professores-gestores de uma universidade federal
Authors: Silva Adrianna Maria Bezerra da , Pinheiro Francisco Alves , Barbosa Milka Alves Correia
Published: November 2022

Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar as competências gerenciais percebidas de professores-gestores de cursos de graduação presencial da Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (Univasf). Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo teórico-empírico de caráter qualitativo interpretativo básico, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de análise documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas com coordenadores e ex-coordenadores de curso da referida Instituição. Para o tratamento e interpretação dos dados, adotou-se a técnica de análise categorial de conteúdo, sob a orientação do modelo analítico de Mendonça et al. (2012). Os dados colhidos sugerem que muitas competências gerenciais precisam ser mobilizadas pelos coordenadores de curso da Univasf para que desempenhem suas atividades como professor-gestor, tais como: conhecimento do modo de funcionamento de uma universidade e das rotinas administrativas de uma coordenação de curso, noções de administração pública, planejamento, organização, respeito às normas, mediação de conflitos, liderança, força de vontade e iniciativa. Foi possível reafirmar a importância da atuação dos professores-gestores, bem como o cuidado que as Instituições de Ensino Superior devem ter com o desenvolvimento da capacidade gerencial desses profissionais antes de conduzi-los ao cargo de gestão.
Avaliação da maturidade da gestão de projetos: um estudo nos municípios da microrregião de São João Del-Rei
Authors: Siqueira Paulo Henrique de Lima , Sousa Thaiza Mercedes Silva e , Diláscio Mirella de Barros , Reis Magaly Paranhos
Published: November 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a maturidade de projetos dos municípios da microrregião de São João del-Rei, no Estado de Minas Gerais. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, de cunho descritivo e analítico, de natureza aplicada, utilizando a pesquisa de levantamento, também chamada de survey. Em relação aos fins, este estudo desenvolveu uma compreensão inicial do modelo Prado-MMGP por meio da avaliação da prática de gestão de projetos nos setores de obras e serviços urbanos de quatro municípios: Dores de Campos, Santana do Garambéu, Resende Costa e Ritápolis. Os resultados obtidos no estudo permitiram constatar que a avaliação final de maturidade do setor de obras e serviços urbanos pôde ser considerada entre regular e boa para os municípios Dores de Campos e Ritápolis e a dimensão de maior aderência foi a Competência Técnica em Gestão de Projetos. Por outro lado, Santana do Garambéu e Resende Costa apresentaram nota final baixa de 2,29 e 2,26, respectivamente, e tiveram maior aderência, ainda que relativamente baixa, na dimensão Competência Técnica e Contextual.
Os reflexos da implantação do processo de automação na cadeia produtiva do poder judiciário federal brasileiro
Authors: Büttenbender Pedro Luís , Ribeiro Leonardo Coelho , Brum Argemiro Luís
Published: November 2022

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo descrever a inserção de diversos mecanismos de automação que vêm sendo introduzidos na cadeia produtiva e na estrutura do Poder Judiciário Federal Brasileiro. O problema central é verificar que reflexos tais mecanismos estão tendo sobre os servidores que deles se utilizam. O artigo mostra a implantação da mudança do processo judicial físico, para o processo judicial eletrônico, que foi o início da implementação da automação no Poder Judiciário. Além disso aborda várias outras ferramentas de otimização no processo de trabalho, programas e robôs que foram criados para tornar mais célere a produção judiciária, relatando quais os instrumentos que já foram testados e estão em execução em vários tribunais brasileiros. Mostra de que forma os servidores estão se comportando diante dessas diversas mudanças e etapas, destacando todo o processo de aceitação, resistência e capacidade dinâmica em absorver todas as tecnologias que estão presentes nos processos de gestão e, principalmente, nos processos de organização e produção de trabalho. Discorre sobre a execução do processo de automação e otimização deste processo, e os reflexos que todas essas mudanças feitas estão ocasionando nos órgãos do Poder Judiciário Federal, inclusive sobre a utilização da tecnologia de informação como forma de garantir maior segurança no armazenamento e na transmissão dos dados digitais, incluindo o uso da inteligência artificial em diversos processos em que é possível a substituição do raciocínio humano. Os procedimentos metodológicos se apresentam como sendo uma pesquisa aplicada, descritiva e explicativa quanto aos objetivos; qualitativa quanto a natureza; e bibliográfica, documental e ex-post-facto quanto aos procedimentos de coleta de dados. Dentre os resultados, destaca-se o fato de que as mudanças alteraram radicalmente a forma de produção nos processos de trabalho dos servidores, a partir de 2006, ocorrendo, inicialmente, muita dificuldade de adaptação por parte dos mesmos, porém, com o passar do tempo a adaptação se consolidou, com os servidores considerando bem mais prático o processo judicial eletrônico.
Grønne gæster i Tidsskriftet Kulturstudier
Authors: Isager Lotte , Vestergaard Knudsen Line , Theilade Ida
Published: November 2022

I dette særnummer af Tidskriftet Kulturstudier har vi inviteret planter og plante- menneske relationer indenfor. Det gør vi for at markere, at vore levende, grønne medarter ikke blot er vigtige som objekter for natur og naturvidenskabelige studier, men fortjener lige så seriøs kulturvidenskabelig opmærksomhed. For planter er både natur og kultur. De har multiple ontologier.2 Det betyder, at planter er virkelige på flere forskellige måder – ligesom Jellingestenen er virkelig både som museumsgenstand, nationalt klenodie og som sten, afhængigt af hvilke sammenhænge den optræder i.
Klosterheden Plantage
Authors: Bjørn Knudsen Inger , Isager Lotte , Lund Andersen Mette , Theilade Ida
Published: November 2022

Klosterheden Plantage, Danmarks tredjestørste skovområde, ligger i Vestjylland. Området blev statsskov i 1880 og har siden ændret sig fra hede til skov. Driftsmæssigt har plantagen siden 1970’erne fået voksende fokus på andre formål end produktion af træ. Artiklen handler om, hvad Klosterheden anno 2022 betyder for de ca. 180.000 besøgende, som årligt kommer der. Baseret på et varieret datamateriale, herunder interview med skovens brugere, analyserer artiklen Klosterheden som rum for befolkningens rekreation og livsglæde. Vi argumenterer for, at Klosterheden for brugerne er en heterotopi – et ”andet” eller ”anderledes” sted.1 Mange kommer i skoven som en slags terapi eller for at få et frirum fra hverdagens pressede tidsplaner og gøremål. Alle nyder skoven, men de færreste kender de træ- og plantearter, som skaber dens heterotopiske kvaliteter. Sidst i artiklen diskuterer vi Klosterhedens heterotopiske kvaliteter i sammenhæng med Foucaults begreb om ”governmentality”, som viser sig i borgeres vilje til at styre sig selv i pagt med staten og arbejdsmarkedets ønsker og rationalitet.
Planteblindhed og oplevelser af planter i udendørs, rekonstruerede og levendegjorte fortidsmiljøer
Authors: Vestergaard Knudsen Line , Villadsen Louise , Jørstad Klinkby Kira
Published: November 2022

Frilandsmuseer og historiske oplevelsescentre er som en slags tidsmaskiner, der formidler kulturhistorie gennem genstande, bygninger, landskaber og en række andre elementer. Men hvilken rolle spiller planter på sådanne besøgssteder? Vi mennesker er planteblinde i mange sammenhænge, er vi det også når vi går på besøg i udendørs, rekonstruerede og levendegjorte fortidsmiljøer? Hvordan kan man arbejde med at tydeliggøre plante-menneske relationer gennem tiderne på sådanne besøgssteder, og hvilke effekter har forskellige formidlingsgreb i denne sammenhæng? I artiklen undersøges publikums oplevelser af planter på et frilandsmuseum og et historisk oplevelsescenter og de måder som planterne tillægges betydning og inddrages i museumsbesøget identificeres og diskuteres.
Smagen af Thy
Authors: Gjørup Madsbøll Christina , Riber Jørgensen Michael
Published: November 2022

Åbningen af Nationalpark Thy i 2008 var en skelsættende begivenhed i Thy. I årene op til og efter åbningen af Nationalparken udviklede der sig en ny idé om ”Smagen af Thy”, en eufemisme for Thy som ”terroir” og hjemsted for en særlig stedbundet fødevare- og madkultur. Denne artikel undersøger ”Smagen af Thy” ved at fokusere på plantearter, som indgår i nogle af de mest velkendte produkter associeret med Smagen af Thy, og som samtidig har en lang historie i Thy. Ud fra bl.a. interviews med udvalgte fødevareproducenter analyserer vi, hvordan planterne på forskellig vis indgår i skabelsen af Thy som terroir – som råvarer, produktionsmåder eller fortælling. Vi argumenterer for, at planternes roller og betydning i det nye terroir indebærer adskillige paradokser i forhold til deres historiske betydning. I Thy som terroir mødes lokale og globale kulturelle strømninger, og planternes traditionelle brug og betydninger genopfindes på nye måder. På den baggrund diskuterer vi udviklingen af ”Smagen af Thy” som både natur- og kulturarvsliggørelse af visse af landsdelens planter og i videre forstand de landskaber, de vokser i.
Aloe Vera
Authors: Isager Ahl Louise
Published: November 2022

Aloe vera kendes af mange fra blomsterhandlerens potteplanter, apotekets håndkøbsprodukter eller supermarkedets sæbe- og cremesortiment. Planten er allestedsnærværende og kan beskrives som en nutidig kommerciel superstjerne. Aloe vera tilhører planteslægten Aloe, og er blot én ud af over 600 forskellige arter i denne slægt. Omkring 25% af aloerne har været brugt eller bruges i traditionel medicin i de områder, hvor de er naturligt forekommende. Slægten Aloe omtales i de tidligste medicinske skrifter, og aloerne er blevet brugt, delt, studeret og transporteret af både lægfolk og lærde folk igennem årtusinder. Det er tankevækkende, at én planteart er kommet til at dominere et kommercielt marked i en sådan grad, som Aloe vera gør i dag. De mange Aloe vera produkter på hylderne er dog et fint eksempel på et naturvidenskabeligt indhold pakket ind i en kulturhistorisk fortælling, der ligesom plantens egen historie repræsenterer en tæt sammenvævning af natur- og kulturhistorie.
A TALE OF THREE REGIONS: QUALITY CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION
Authors: Swartz Bronwyn , Singh Shalini
Published: November 2022

This study presents a comparative literature examination of the pharmaceutical industry in Japan, Europe, and the United States, focusing on quality culture, which historically has impacted operations in these regions. It aims to highlight generic pitfalls that result from cultural influences so that these can be avoided when designing a conceptual model of quality management practices for South African organisations. Simultaneously, the literature illuminates areas where culture promotes operational excellence (OpEx) in production. Quadrants of the organisational cultural analysis instrument (OCAI) are used to collect and examine research data from 72 literature sources. An activity theory research approach is adopted to perform a comparative study to ensure a consistent formal examination of the three geographical regions. During this analysis, industry traits presumed to be supported by culture types are highlighted and examined. Findings from this examination will be used in a future study to develop an OpEx model for South Africa, based on quality culture. Keywords Pharmaceutical Manufacturing; Operational Excellence; Quality Culture
REDUCED ORDER TOPOLOGY OPTIMISATION OF A PLANAR HONEYCOMB DEFINED BY A LINEAR ELASTIC Ti6Al4V (ELI) MATERIAL MODEL
Authors: Chibinyani Munashe Ignatius , Dzogbewu Thywill , Maringa Maina , Muiruri Amos
Published: November 2022

Combined numerical modelling and topology optimisation methods are useful in the design and analysis of engineering structures. The two tools are used to predict and optimise the mechanical properties of structures. Numerical modelling and optimisation of three-dimensional honeycomb structures is challenged by the sharp angles in its geometry. This reduces effective iterations in topology optimisation at the vertices and edges. The alternative – generating effective iterations at the vertices and edges in planar honeycombs of Ti6Al4V (ELI) – is presented in this paper. Mesh convergence tests with varying mesh densities were conducted on planar unit hexagonal cells at the start. The results obtained from planar unit hexagonal cells under out-of-plane compression loads before and after topology optimisation were compared. This was followed by shape optimisation and numerical analysis, and the results were compared with the numerical analysis before topology optimisation. The same procedure was followed for a planar honeycomb model. Acceptable predictions were obtained for the planar numerical models. Material reductions of 30% and 8% for the planar unit hexagon cell and for the honeycomb model respectively were obtained in topology optimisation. The maximum stresses in these numerical models after shape optimisation reduced by 58% and 4% respectively.
MECHANICAL RECLAMATION OF WASTE SAND PRODUCED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Authors: Motlhabane Accolade , Nyembwe Didier , van Tonder Malan
Published: November 2022

Metal casting manufacturers are increasingly adopting three-dimensional printing in their workflows as a way to remain competitive. Despite all the innovative development, strict environmental regulations and the intrinsic value of sand still make the recycling of waste sand an essential matter to consider when implementing the rapid sand-casting process. During the printing of the furan-bonded sand cores using binder jetting processes, waste sand is produced. This paper investigates the possibility of mechanically reclaiming the waste sand generated during the printing of sand cores. In this study, waste furan-bonded sand that was generated by three-dimensional printing using the Voxeljet VX 1000 printer was collected from the Vaal University of Technology. The collected waste sand was first characterised before being mechanically reclaimed using dry attrition, followed by dry screening and wet attrition, which involved washing the waste sand in a liquid solution of water and isopropyl alcohol. The results showed that mechanical reclamation using wet attrition is more effective in removing the residual binder in the sand than mechanical reclamation using dry attrition.
DESIGN OF CUBIC Ni-BASED ALLOYS FOR USE AS COATING IN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY – A FIRST PRINCIPLES APPROACH
Authors: Phasha Maje , Mulaudzi Marandela , Moller Heinrich
Published: November 2022

This work presents the structural stability and mechanical properties of ordered face-centred cubic (FCC) Ni-Cr binary and ternary alloys. The effects of alloying on these properties have been evaluated using the first principles density functional theory (DFT) within generalised gradient approximation (GGA). The calculated heats of formation show that the introduction of third elements (Al, Ti, Mo, Sn) improved the thermodynamic stability of the usually unstable L12 Ni3Cr phase. Unsurprisingly, ternary alloys that yielded higher mechanical properties were those alloyed with Al and Ti owing to their ability to form a very stable L12 phase with Ni. Therefore, the theoretical technique has been successfully employed to identify promising high-strength cubic Ni-based ternary intermetallic alloys that can be used as coatings.
Poética de la desaparición. Recuperación y desarrollo de técnicas alternativas de reproducción fotográfica de carácter no permanente
Authors: Roncero Palomar Ricardo
Published: November 2022

Los procesos alternativos de fotografía analógica, aquellas técnicas no estándar que datan de más de un siglo de antigüedad, vuelven a recuperarse promovidos por las comunidades virtuales y la facilidad de acceso a la información que permite internet. Dentro de estos procesos existe una serie de técnicas que permiten la obtención de imágenes de carácter no permanente, es decir, la fotografía desaparece paulatinamente. Esta investigación trata de encontrar los motivos por los que artistas y fotógrafos deciden trabajar con estos procesos efímeros en la actualidad. El artículo se centra en cuatro técnicas no permanentes: la antotipia, la impresión en clorofila, los yeastograms («levaduragramas») y la impresión de lumen. Se utilizarán como ejemplo para conocer las causas que se esconden detrás del uso de estas prácticas, que implican la necesidad de una planificación previa y el uso de tiempos excesivamente largos para obtener una imagen que se irá desvaneciendo poco a poco. La necesidad de reflexionar sobre la inmediatez de la imagen, la búsqueda de una obra plástica cambiante ligada a lo performativo, el control total de un proceso respetuoso con el medio ambiente, y que justifica un perfil que vincule práctica artística y científica, así como la búsqueda de nuevas formas plásticas que den como resultado una copia única, son los principales ejes que analiza este artículo para contextualizar los usos actuales de los procesos fotográficos efímeros.
Contrasting parental roles shape sex differences in poison frog space use but not navigational performance
Authors: Pašukonis Andrius , Serrano-Rojas Shirley Jennifer , Fischer Marie-Therese , Loretto Matthias-Claudio , Shaykevich Daniel A , Rojas Bibiana , Ringler Max , Roland Alexandre B , Marcillo-Lara Alejandro , Ringler Eva , Rodríguez Camilo , Coloma Luis A , O'Connell Lauren A
Published: November 2022

Sex differences in vertebrate spatial abilities are typically interpreted under the adaptive specialization hypothesis, which posits that male reproductive success is linked to larger home ranges and better navigational skills. The androgen spillover hypothesis counters that enhanced male spatial performance may be a byproduct of higher androgen levels. Animal groups that include species where females are expected to outperform males based on life-history traits are key for disentangling these hypotheses. We investigated the association between sex differences in reproductive strategies, spatial behavior, and androgen levels in three species of poison frogs. We tracked individuals in natural environments to show that contrasting parental sex roles shape sex differences in space use, where the sex performing parental duties shows wider-ranging movements. We then translocated frogs from their home areas to test their navigational performance and found that the caring sex outperformed the non-caring sex only in one out of three species. In addition, males across species displayed more explorative behavior than females and androgen levels correlated with explorative behavior and homing accuracy. Overall, we reveal that poison frog reproductive strategies shape movement patterns but not necessarily navigational performance. Together this work suggests that prevailing adaptive hypotheses provide an incomplete explanation of sex differences in spatial abilities.
Channel-independent function of UNC-9/Innexin in spatial arrangement of GABAergic synapses in C. elegans
Authors: Hendi Ardalan , Niu Long-Gang , Snow Andrew William , Ikegami Richard , Wang Zhao-Wen , Mizumoto Kota
Published: November 2022

Precise synaptic connection of neurons with their targets is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. A plethora of signaling pathways act in concert to mediate the precise spatial arrangement of synaptic connections. Here we show a novel role for a gap junction protein in controlling tiled synaptic arrangement in the GABAergic motor neurons in Caenorhabditis elegans, in which their axons and synapses overlap minimally with their neighboring neurons within the same class. We found that while EGL-20/Wnt controls axonal tiling, their presynaptic tiling is mediated by a gap junction protein UNC-9/Innexin, that is localized at the presynaptic tiling border between neighboring dorsal D-type GABAergic motor neurons. Strikingly, the gap junction channel activity of UNC-9 is dispensable for its function in controlling tiled presynaptic patterning. While gap junctions are crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system as channels, our finding uncovered the novel channel-independent role of UNC-9 in synapse patterning.
Endocytic trafficking determines cellular tolerance of presynaptic opioid signaling
Authors: Jullié Damien , Benitez Camila , Knight Tracy A , Simic Milos S , von Zastrow Mark
Published: November 2022

Opioid tolerance is well-described physiologically but its mechanistic basis remains incompletely understood. An important site of opioid action in vivo is the presynaptic terminal, where opioids inhibit transmitter release. This response characteristically resists desensitization over minutes yet becomes gradually tolerant over hours, and how this is possible remains unknown. Here, we delineate a cellular mechanism underlying this longer-term form of opioid tolerance in cultured rat medium spiny neurons. Our results support a model in which presynaptic tolerance is mediated by a gradual depletion of cognate receptors from the axon surface through iterative rounds of receptor endocytosis and recycling. For the μ-opioid receptor (MOR), we show that the agonist-induced endocytic process which initiates iterative receptor cycling requires GRK2/3-mediated phosphorylation of the receptor’s cytoplasmic tail, and that partial or biased agonist drugs with reduced ability to drive phosphorylation-dependent endocytosis in terminals produce correspondingly less presynaptic tolerance. We then show that the δ-opioid receptor (DOR) conforms to the same general paradigm except that presynaptic endocytosis of DOR, in contrast to MOR, does not require phosphorylation of the receptor’s cytoplasmic tail. Further, we show that DOR recycles less efficiently than MOR in axons and, consistent with this, that DOR tolerance develops more strongly. Together, these results delineate a cellular basis for the development of presynaptic tolerance to opioids and describe a methodology useful for investigating presynaptic neuromodulation more broadly.
Reengaging in their future
Authors: Laundal Øyvind , Solberg Stine
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to explore how students describe their preparedness for education and training after attending the additional school year following lower secondary school. The main purpose of the additional school year is to prepare youths for upper secondary school. The aim is to increase their chances of completion by providing students with an adapted and flexible schooling arena. The target group are students who have completed lower secondary school but are at risk of early school leaving (ESL) due to numerous risk factors, such as low academic achievement, lack of a sense of belonging to the school, or lack of parental involvement. Little is known, however, about how students experience preparedness for future education after attending an additional school year. Drawing on the theoretical underpinnings of disengagement and re-engagement, the present study addressed this gap by examining how 17 youths (age 16) attending the additional school year experienced readiness for future education and training. Data comprised individual interviews with youths in the target group. The reflexive and thematic approach to analysis indicated that students’ experiences of preparedness were characterized by a process of re-engagement in the present and for the future, including social, academic, and practical preparedness. Preparedness is discussed as many-faceted, intertwined with affordances of alternative schooling, and a process of re-engagement. Implications for alternative and conventional schooling are discussed.
What makes supported internships an effective approach to VET?
Authors: Hanson Jill , Robinson Debs , Codina Geraldene
Published: November 2022

Internationally, there have been varied attempts to secure the inclusion of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Vocational Education and Training (VET). This paper investigates supported internships (SIs), which are programmes that include college courses in numeracy and literacy, workplace learning, and broader life skill development. Drawing on an empirical study of one SI in England, this paper focuses on the pedagogic structure of SIs to explore how systematic instruction combines with elements of the workplace environment to bring about successful vocational learning for young people with SEND. It considers whether the expansive-restrictive conceptualisation of apprenticeship learning explains successful outcomes within an SI. A case study approach using a qualitative methodology of semi-structured interviews was adopted to explore the experiences of people involved in the SI. These included two job coaches, four colleagues, six interns and three graduates from the SI. Thematic analysis revealed this SI facilitates workplace learning for young people with SEND because it models an expansive (not reductive) approach to internships. Systematic instruction did not result in restrictive learning because of role design and broader organisational features. A key facilitating aspect was that the design of the internship fostered opportunities to develop identity through crossing boundaries. Implications for the design of SIs (to facilitate social inclusion and ensure employment outcomes for young people with SEND) are discussed.
Initial implementation of the resuscitation quality improvement program in emergency department of a teaching hospital in China
Authors: Jiang Hui , Zong Liang , Li Fan , Gao Jian , Zhu Huadong , Shi Di , Liu Jihai
Published: November 2022

Background

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills may decay over time after conventional instructor-led BLS training. The Resuscitation Quality Improvement® (RQI®) program, unlike a conventional basic life support (BLS) course, is implemented through mastery learning and low-dose, high-frequency training strategies to improve CPR competence. We facilitated the RQI program to compare the performance of novices vs those with previous BLS training experience before RQI implementation and to obtain their confidence and attitude of the RQI program.

Methods

A single-center observational study was conducted from May 9, 2021 to June 25, 2021 in an emergency department of a tertiary hospital. The performance assessment data of both trainees with a previous training experience in conventional BLS course (BLS group) and the novice ones with no prior experience with any BLS training (Non-BLS group) was collected by RQI cart and other outcome variables were rated by online questionnaire. Outcome measurements included chest compression and ventilation in both adult-sized and infant-sized manikins.

Results

A total of 149 participants were enrolled. Among them, 103 participants were in BLS group and 46 participants in Non-BLS group. Post RQI training, all the trainees achieved a passing score of 75 or more, and obtained an improvement in CPR performance. The number of attempts to pass RQI for compression and ventilation practice was lower in the BLS group in both adult and infant training sessions (P < 0.05). Although the BLS group had a poor baseline, it had fewer trials and the same learning outcomes, and the BLS group had better self-confidence. Trainees were well adapted to the innovative training modality, and satisfaction among all of the participants was high. Only the respondents for non-instructor led training, the satisfaction was low in both groups (72.8% in BLS group vs 65.2% in No-BLS group, strongly agreed).

Conclusion

Among novices, RQI can provide excellent CPR core skills performance. But for those who had previous BLS training experience, it was able to enhance the efficiency of the skills training with less time consumption. Most trainees obtained good confidence and satisfaction with RQI program, which might be an option for the broad prevalence of BLS training in China.