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ICYMI No.10 – New Year’s Resolution
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Along with many of my academic colleagues from across the nation, I was asked by the Times Higher Education to set down at least one new year’s resolution for 2017. I drew inspiration from Richard Hamming (whom I wrote about way back in the glory days of 2009)… By the way, now that I have reach number 10 in this “In case you missed it” series, I think I will dispense with the numbers.
Impact Factors — Letter to RCUK
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Following my post of last week asking RCUK to include in the guidelines on their new open access policy a statement disavowing the use of impact factors in assessing funding applications, I wanted to thank everyone who registered their support. I also wanted to provide the text of the letter that was sent yesterday to Alexandra Saxon, RCUK’s Head of Communications.  All the signatories are listed below.
Science and the importance of cheese
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Week two of “I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!” is now upon me. This week the evictions start, so the competition is hotting up. I had meant to get around to writing a blog-post about week one, but I have been preoccupied with more pressing matters – like getting ready for week two. I hope to serve up a digest of my experiences of this public engagement once the hurly burly of the week is over.
Art intimating Science
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

In my last post I tried to elucidate the classy and artful

double-entendre

title of this blog. My

Reciprocal Space

, I explained, is a place for exchange, but the name also belies a play on words that invokes the peculiar mathematical construct used to interpret the X-ray diffraction patterns from crystalline samples.
I depend on the kindness of strangers
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

My resemblance to Blanche DuBois has not been remarked on before but last Wednesday evening it was unmistakeable. There I was travelling on the tube to the TalkScience event at the British Library when, like Tennessee Williams’ fateful Southern belle, I found myself entirely dependent on the kindness of strangers. Still recovering from a cold, I was suddenly overcome by a severe coughing fit.
In our elements
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I have been coming to the Lake District on and off for much of my life. It is my favourite corner of England. I first came in 1981 when I was seventeen, as one of half a dozen venture scouts from Ballymena on a summer youth hosteling trip. Then, in the early nineties, we would make annual trips to gather here with my wife’s siblings and their families, overseen with smiles and cooking by my tireless mother-in-law.
Year
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

The Christmas holiday has unmoored me. End of year exhaustion segued into a bout of ‘flu that knocked me onto my back, where I lay and ached, semi-detached by illness and medication as around me my family made preparations for a celebration that came and went. Even now, although I am recovering, a filmy phlegm clings to my throat, indifferent to coughing, and slides into my stomach while I sleep to nauseate my mornings.
Photos of 2023
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I took over 2800 photos in 2023. Actually, I took a lot more because we went on safari in the summer and I have worked hard to cull as many shots that I could from that trip. Even so, that left me with nearly 1000 pictures of wildlife that I want to keep. Building and body beautiful (Bologna) My selected favourites bear witness to the fact that this has very much been a year of travel – mostly to cities and mostly for work.
Light work of a heavy matter
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Ian Sample’s _Massive – The Hunt for the God Particle_ is a fast-paced account of the quest for the Higgs boson, an elusive particle that is purported to solve the mystery of mass. If you were unaware that the question of mass was the least bit mysterious, you are in good company–with about 99.99% of the population of the planet for whom the matter of matter has never arisen.
Ways of Seeing
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

It is the weekend and I have been treating myself to some time with the paper. Usually, I buy the Saturday Guardian. On occasion I will also get The Observer on a Sunday but most weekends I don’t have the time to absorb both. Sometimes even one newspaper is too much. The book review section is a particular favourite and one of the reasons I have switched away from the digital version of the paper that is served on the web.
Urgent new priority for UK science
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

In a dramatic move today, the Government responded to an unprovoked attack on scientists from Guardian writer Simon Jenkins by announcing radical new priorities for UK science.
Write Right
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

If you thought I was done open access, think again. The taunting of the journal impact factor beast in recent posts was necessary because it is blocking the path to free dissemination of the research literature and the omnivorous creature has somehow to be slain.
The Flattened Curve
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

The lockdown might have flattened the curve of infection and death, but it has also flattened the curve and swell of life. Existence has shrunk to fit within four walls; life ‘outside’ has largely been compressed within the flat rectangles of my phone and computer screens. You might think that, as an academic, I would revel in the life of the mind, the kind many of us now have to accept whether we like it or not. And I do, normally.
Photographs of 2021
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Continuing the theme of gently exercising the writing muscle by composing posts made mostly of pictures, I present here the round-up of what I think are the best photographs that I took in the past year. 2021 has been a tad leaner than last year on the photography front because the longeurs of lockdown took a firmer hold, mentally and physically.
Confessions of a Twitter Fritterer: slightly hipper but a little bitter
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I’m guessing that pretty much everyone has mixed feelings about the micro-blogging service, Twitter. The ability to rapidly post ‘tweets’ of no more than 140 characters can easily be seen as both a blessing and a curse. I was certainly in the skeptical camp for a long time and easily resisted the temptation to sign up. Blogging in 140 characters, I scoffed, what a pitiful waste of time!
Our Beirut Brexit
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

At 6:18 on the afternoon of Tuesday 4

th

August a huge store of ammonium nitrate exploded at the port of Beirut. The blast, one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history, killed nearly 200 people, injured thousands more, and left over a quarter of a million homeless. In the immediate vicinity, the blast wave overturned cars and tore the cladding from buildings;
Ode dear
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Charles Darwin Was a star in Eighteen fifty-nine His theory Caused a fury Among lovers of design “No Adam? Far too random – That’s never a solution!” But Charlie smiled – He was not riled: “Sorry, that’s evolution.”   It’s catching on, this Darwin thing.
Tripped up by the light fantastic
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Yesterday I went to Mars. I stood on the surface and gazed at the dusty red ground, illuminated as far as the pink horizon by sunlight weakened from a journey that is a 100 million kilometres longer than the distance to planet Earth.
An Empirical Study of the Role of Entrepreneurship in Zambia’s Economic Growth (1990-2023)
Authors: Mwange Austin , Matoka Windu
Published: December 2024

Entrepreneurship has been recently considered a vital ingredient for stimulating economic growth in most emerging economies. The empirical study investigated the role of entrepreneurship in Zambia’s economic growth. The study utilized secondary annual data for the period from 1990 to 2023. Data was analysed using ARDL regression, granger causality and co-integration test. The results revealed a significant positive long-run relationship between economic growth and entrepreneurship. The study further revealed a uni-directional causality running from entrepreneurship to economic growth. The study concluded that entrepreneurship represents a catalyst for boosting economic growth of Zambia. The research therefore recommended for policymakers including the government of the Republic of Zambia to emphasize on policies which promote innovative entrepreneurial activities in Zambia in order to achieve sustainable economic growth. The study made significant contributions to theory and policy.
Communication climate and organizational climate as predictors of job satisfaction of State University employees in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Authors: Alviola Jannel C.
Published: December 2024

Job satisfaction in higher education is crucial as it directly influences both the effectiveness and the overall well-being of employees, which in turn affects the quality of education provided. Satisfied faculty and staff are more likely to exhibit higher levels of engagement, motivation, and commitment, which enhances their teaching performance, research productivity, and interactions with students. This paper identified variables that can predict the job satisfaction of state university employees in Eastern Visayas, Philippines using stepwise regression analysis. Stratified sampling selected participants from eight state universities in Eastern Visayas—four in Leyte, three in Samar, and one in Biliran. The study found that both communication and organizational climate significantly influenced job satisfaction among state university employees in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Job satisfaction was positively associated with rank, indicating that employees in higher positions reported greater satisfaction, and it was also influenced by age, with younger employees tending to experience more stress and burnout. The universities exhibited a positive communication climate. This was characterized by effective communication practices and organizational integration, which enhanced job satisfaction, collaboration, and overall organizational participation. These findings suggest that having a supportive organizational environment, particularly through effective communication and inclusive practices, can enhance employee satisfaction.
Reseña de: Gaizka FERNÁNDEZ SOLDEVILLA y Ana ESCAURAZA ESCUDERO, Dinamita, tuercas y mentiras. El atentado de la cafetería Rolando. Madrid, Tecnos, 2024, 256 pp.
Authors: Re Matteo
Published: December 2024

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Analysis of Students Concept Mastery on Forces on Objects in Static Fluid with Interactive Demonstration Learning
Authors: Widya Rohmawati  , Sutopo Sutopo  , Bruce Waldrip  , Kurnaz Mehmet Altan , Sharona T. Levy
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the improvement of concept mastery of grade XI students about forces on objects in static fluid after being given interactive demonstration learning. The research method used is mixed method-embedded experimental design with one-group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were students of class 4KJ SMK Universiti Malaysia and class H3 SMA Negeri 5 Malang. The instruments used were concept mastery test items regarding forces on objects in static fluid in the form of reasoned multiple choice questions, observation sheets, and interview guidelines. The results showed that the calculation of the d-effect size value of the learning applied to students of SMK Taman Universiti and SMAN 5 Malang was 4.50 and 4.28. The value of increasing student learning outcomes through the calculation of the average normalized gain is 0.88 and 0.83. The results also show that students can integrate Newton's laws in analyzing the problems of Archimedes' law after the learning is applied. For future research, similar learning can be applied to improve students concept mastery on other physics materials.
The Effectiveness of EFI Scanner Video Media in Enhancing Understanding of EFI System Diagnostics in Light Vehicle Electrical Maintenance
Authors: Miftah Miftah , Juni Rohman  , I Gusti Made Adnyana
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of video media and its effectiveness in enhancing students understanding of using a scanner for diagnosing Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) systems in the subject of light vehicle electrical maintenance. The research employs a one-group pre-test post-test design. Validation tests conducted by subject matter experts and media experts rated the video media as highly appropriate for instructional use. The average pre-test score was 57.50, which increased to 77.00 in the post-test, resulting in a learning improvement gain of 0.46. Hypothesis testing with α = 0.05 and degrees of freedom (df) = 31 yielded t = 23.49, which is greater than the critical value ttable = 2.04, leading to the rejection of H0. This indicates a significant improvement in students understanding of EFI system diagnostics facilitated by the video media. The effectiveness of the video media in enhancing learning was quantified at 27.69%. However, other contributing factors, such as varying physiological and psychological conditions of learners, environmental influences, infrastructure, and curriculum design, also played a role in the learning outcomes.
Analysis of the Effectiveness of General Services Retribution Revenue and Its Contribution to Local Revenue of Mataram City
Authors: M. Alif Husain  , Abdul Manan  , Eka Agustiani  , Gaghman AbdulGhani
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the growth rate and effectiveness of general service levy revenue, the contribution of general service levies to local retribution, and the contribution of both general service levies and local retribution to the Local Revenue (PAD) of Mataram City from 2018 to 2022. This research employs a quantitative descriptive approach. The analysis revealed that the growth rate of the general service levy in Mataram City between 2019 and 2022 showed positive growth, but the increase was minimal, with an average growth rate of only 13.86% (categorized as Unsuccessful). The effectiveness ratio of general service levy revenue from 2018-2022 averaged 61.53%, indicating a "Less Effective" performance. This suggests that the Mataram City Government has been largely unsuccessful in achieving its general service levy revenue targets. While general service levies have made a significant contribution to local retribution, with an average contribution of 85.26% (categorized as Very Good), their contribution to Mataram City's PAD is still inadequate, averaging only 4.39% (categorized as Very Lacking). Similarly, the contribution of local retribution to Mataram City's PAD remains insufficient, with an average contribution of 5.16% (categorized as Very Insufficient). Moving forward, it is recommended that the Mataram City Government implement both intensification and extensification policies to improve the collection of general service levies, thereby increasing their contribution to PAD. Future research should extend beyond a 5-year period to provide more comprehensive insights and clearer trends.
The Relationship Pattern Between Political Parties, Candidate Figures, and Constituents in the Regional Head Election Contest in Makassar City
Authors: Imam Mukti  , Arlin Adam  , Syamsidah Syamsidah , Syamsu A. Kamaruddin
Published: December 2024

This study aims to describe the pattern of relations between political parties, figures and constituents in the regional head elections in Makassar City, to elaborate on the political communication strategies of figures in building patterns of relations with political parties and constituents in the regional head elections in Makassar City, and to find relevant theoretical solutions in providing political education for constituents and increasing active participation of constituents in the regional head elections in Makassar City. The method used is a Qualitative approach, with the research paradigm used, namely Post Positivistic. The results of the study indicate that the relationship between political parties and candidate figures is transactional, where material interests and power are the main binders. This relationship often exploits and dominates constituents, prioritizing symbolic politics and the use of money as the main tool in building relationships.
Domestic Youth Travelers in Bali: Exploring Social Media’s Role in Self Congruity and Intention to Revisit
Authors: Dewi Ni Gusti Ayu Susrami , Wulandani Ni Luh Kadek Laksmi , Indrawati Yayu , Pratama I Putu Andre Adi Putra
Published: December 2024

The behavior of domestic tourists, especially the younger generation, is crucial in driving the tourism industry which had been silent during the pandemic. The importance of a deeper understanding of the behavior of youth travelers, especially in the use of social media, is the main focus of this study. Youth travelers are very aware with self-congruity of their chosen destination. The intention to revisit is an important factor in sustainable destination development. The purposes of this research are to find out the typology of youth travelers, find out the influence of social media usage intensity on youth travel self-congruity and their intention to revisit Bali. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted as the analysis technique in this research. The results of this study are that the intensity of social media usage has a positive and significant influence on the intention to revisit among young tourists in Bali by 39.3%, while self-congruity is positively and significantly influenced by 29.2% by the intensity of social media usage.
Evaluation of Acute and Chronic Anti-inflammatory Effects and Anti-nociceptive Effect of Novel Preparation Sudarshana Suspension
Authors: Weerakoon WASS , Perera PK , Gunasekera D , Suresh TS
Published: December 2024

Sudarshana Suspension (SS) is a novel Ayurveda preparation. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive potential of Sudarshana suspension in Wistar rats. The acute anti-inflammatory potential of the Sudarshana suspension was evaluated using the carrageenan-induced paw oedema method and the chronic anti-inflammatory activity of SS was tested using the adjuvant-induced arthritis rats’ model. Anti-nociceptive activity was tested using the model of acetic acid-induced writhing in rats. SS significantly inhibited carrageenan-induced paw oedema, comparable with the known anti-inflammatory drug, Indomethacin. The maximum inhibitions of test drugs, SS were 88.5%, at the 5th hour following drug administration, whereas indomethacin produced 96.2 % inhibition at the same hour. Induction of arthritis significantly increased footpad thickness (FPT), hind paw ankle joint thickness (AJT), and loss of Body Weight (BW). Treatment with SS and standard drug Celecoxib in the arthritic animals produced significant reductions (p < 0.001) in AJT, and FPT, reducing erythema and oedema in the ankle joints and footpad of the adjuvant-induced arthritis rats and normalized BW. When compared to the negative control by acetic acid-induced writhing in rats, the SS showed statistically significant (p< 0.05) inhibition of writhing (34.15%) while the standard drug diclofenac showed 40.98% inhibition of writhing in experimental animals. Sudarshana Suspension possesses statistically significant acute and chronic anti-inflammatory effects comparable to Indomethacin and Celecoxib. Moreover, it possesses statistically significant anti-nociceptive effects that are closely similar to diclofenac sodium.
Balance Improvement to Children Gymnasts in Tirana of Albania
Authors: MARA FERDINAND
Published: December 2024

Balance is one of the main physical components of the sport of gymnastics. This study aims to determine the improvement effect of balance in female gymnasts aged 6-8 years. Methodology: The study lasts for 16 weeks and includes 5 gymnasts of 6-8 years old. Training sessions take place six times a week, with duration of 2 hours for each session. The measurement of balance parameters is done at before and after of the experiment using the GRFP "Leonardo". Balance tests include the Romberg stand with eyes open and closed, semi-tangent stand with eyes open and closed, tangent stand with eyes open and eyes closed, one-legged stand with eyes open and with eyes closed. Results: The results are obtained for each test from GRFP; Std. Ellipse Area (cm2); Std. Ellipse Angle (degree); Num. Eccentricity; dominant Freq (Hz); rel. Path length (mms); abs. Path length (mm); EQ(AP); Total Duration (s). Conclusion: The findings suggest that engaging in regular “Core Training” sessions can contribute to the development and improvement of balance skills in gymnasts of this age. Specific exercises aimed at core training have a direct impact on postural control and stability, which are essential for maintaining balance during various physical activities.
Comparison of the Duration of Knowledge Blocks in the Bachelor of Physical Education Training Program of Hue University with Universities at Home and Abroad
Authors: Nguyen Le Cat , Hai Nguyen Long , Dao Le Thi Bich
Published: December 2024

Improving the training program is an essential step in ensuring the quality of the training program of an educational institution. Comparing the duration of knowledge blocks in the Bachelor of Physical Education (PE) training program of the School of Physical Education - Hue University with universities in the same training major at home and abroad has pointed out the similarities and differences, helping those who carry out the task of improving the training program to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the current program, as a basis for enhancing the Bachelor of PE training program of the School of Physical Education - Hue University.
Perspectivas de Lélia Gonzalez e Milton Santos em relação ao racismo e ao preconceito de classe: o caso do Jardim Nova Esperança em São José dos Campos-SP
Authors: Vieira José Moacir de Sousa , Mendes Rodolfo Moreda , Valério Filho Mario
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a relação entre o racismo e o preconceito de classe com a falta de serviços de esgotamento sanitário em assentamentos precários. A análise é conduzida por meio de um diálogo apoiado nas teorias dos intelectuais brasileiros Lélia Gonzalez e Milton Santos, utilizando o estudo de caso do Jardim Nova Esperança, no município de São José dos Campos, SP. A pesquisa adota uma abordagem dialética e um procedimento metodológico baseado na estratégia da documentação secundária, utilizando fontes estatísticas provenientes de órgãos públicos e entidades ligadas ao saneamento, bem como na revisão bibliográfica de obras e pesquisas relacionadas ao tema. Os resultados revelam as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos habitantes desses assentamentos, a maioria dos quais pertencentes a grupos de baixa renda e com ascendência afrodescendente, no acesso aos serviços de saneamento básico. Este estudo contribui para uma compreensão mais ampla das complexas interações entre racismo, preconceito de classe e a precariedade do saneamento básico, enfatizando a necessidade de adotar medidas concretas para abordar as disparidades estruturais em comunidades que sofrem processos de vulnerabilização. Suas conclusões podem contribuir na formulação de políticas inclusivas e no desenvolvimento de estratégias voltadas para a melhoria da qualidade de vida nesses contextos, além de estimular pesquisas futuras capazes de impulsionar ações para mitigar as desigualdades e aprimorar as condições de saneamento, independentemente da origem social ou étnico-racial dos indivíduos.
DESIGUALDADES EDUCACIONAIS EM CONTEXTOS RURAIS NA AMAZÔNIA CENTRAL
Authors: Silva do Nascimento Ana Claudeise , Correia Pereira Heloisa , Bernardi Guinato Rayssa , da Silva e Sous Marília de Jesus , Ferreira Moura Edila Arnaud
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta um diagnóstico sobre a situação da educação,
principalmente em termos de infraestrutura, de escolas rurais localizadas em
comunidades ribeirinhas na Amazônica Central. A pesquisa foi realizada a
partir de estudo de casos realizados em duas Unidades de Conservação, a
Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (RDS) Mamirauá, e a RDS Amanã,
ambas no estado do Amazonas, com o intuito de entender como se
configuram as políticas públicas em diversos contextos educacionais geridos
pelas instâncias governamentais Estadual e Municipal. O recurso
metodológico utilizado foi a aplicação de dois questionários nos anos de 2018
e 2019. O primeiro questionário foi aplicado com a liderança local de 336 agrupamentos populacionais. E o segundo questionário foi aplicado de
maneira censitária para cada domicílio das comunidades. Foram
entrevistadas 3.856 pessoas na RDS Amanã e 8.251 pessoas na RDS Mamirauá.
Os dados apresentaram uma situação de desigualdade de acesso, de
infraestrutura, de qualificação dos professores, de desafios na aprendizagem,
e evasão escolar. Na área estudada, somente um pouco mais da metade (52%)
dos agrupamentos pesquisados têm acesso ao sistema educacional no seu
local de moradia. As políticas educacionais, de um modo geral, negligenciam
as peculiaridades ambientais e territoriais vivenciadas pelos povos e
comunidades tradicionais na Amazônia.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL, PRÁTICAS ESCOLARES E A CONSTRUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO
Authors: Braz dos Santos Paulo Eduardo , Laray de Jesus Edilza , de Araújo Lima Vilma Terezinha
Published: December 2024

A conscientização ambiental é um pilar fundamental na educação
contemporânea, especialmente em grandes centros urbanos, como Manaus-
Am. Iniciativas educativas fora do ambiente escolar formal surgem como
complementos essenciais à formação cidadã. Apesar da relevância
reconhecida da Educação Ambiental, há escassez de estudos que mensuram o
impacto de ações educativas ambientais específicas em ambientes não
formais e sua interação com o sistema de ensino público. Atividades de
Educação Ambiental têm se mostrado promissoras na literatura acadêmica,
indicando benefícios tanto para a compreensão do conteúdo quanto para a
postura crítica dos estudantes em relação ao meio ambiente. Este estudo visa
analisar os efeitos de uma intervenção educacional ambiental realizada com
alunos de escolas públicas de Manaus-Am, buscando identificar um
aprendizado significativo e a possibilidade de estender essas práticas de
forma mais ampla. A abordagem adotada foi qualitativa, com coleta de dados
via questionários aplicados em 7 escolas públicas, escolhidas através do
projeto 'Ciência na Escola'. A metodologia incluiu revisão bibliográfica,
análise de mídias digitais, e atividades educativas ao ar livre. A pesquisa
indicou que, após as atividades de Educação Ambiental, os estudantes
puderam expressar, através de relatos audiovisuais, suas percepções
enriquecidas pelo programa. Os materiais coletados sugerem um avanço no
entendimento e na valorização da educação ambiental, fortalecendo a ligação
entre a Universidade e a Educação Básica.
EVOLUÇÃO TEMPORAL NA TAXA E NOS POTENCIAIS DE VIDA PERDIDOS POR HOMICÍDIO NO ESTADO DE RORAIMA, BRASIL
Authors: Garcia Beneditti Maria Soledade , Silva Fernandes Pedro Henrique , Costa Lima Pequeno Pedro Aurélio , Pereira Meire Joisy , Dos Santos Rodrigues Francilene
Published: December 2024

O estudo analisa a evolução temporal na taxa e nos anos potenciais
de vida perdidos (APVP) por homicídios ocorridos no estado de Roraima de
2000 a 2020, sendo um estudo ecológico e de tendência temporal. A população
compreendeu o total de óbitos por agressão obtidos do Sistema de Informação
sobre Mortalidade. As taxas de homicídios e os APVP (variáveis dependentes)
foram analisadas em função do ano (variável independente), usando modelos
de regressão estimados por Mínimos Quadrados Generalizados (GLS). O
modelo foi considerado significativo, com p≤0,05. Foi identificada a presença
de tendência nas séries como crescente ou decrescente, conforme o sentido
da reta. O valor do coeficiente de determinação foi utilizado como medida de
ajuste. As taxas de homicídios total, do sexo masculino, das faixas etárias de
10 a 19 anos, 20 a 29 anos, de 30 a 59 anos, os APVP total e os APVP do sexo
masculino apresentaram a tendência temporal de redução entre os anos de
2000 e 2010 e aumento entre os anos de 2011 e 2020. As taxas de homicídios
do sexo feminino, da faixa etária de 0 a 9 anos, e dos APVP do sexo feminino apresentaram tendência temporal crescente linear. A faixa etária de 60 anos
e mais não apresentou evidência de tendência temporal estatisticamente
significativa. Além disso, as taxas de homicídios total são muito superiores ao
nível epidêmico da Organização Mundial da Saúde de 10 homicídios por 100
mil habitantes. O homicídio é um importante problema de segurança e de
saúde pública, além de histórico e cultural no estado de Roraima. Todas as
taxas de homicídios encontram-se em aumento na última década, estão
acima da média nacional, são consideradas epidêmicas, e os APVP mostraram
que muitas vidas foram perdidas precocemente.
INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL reflexões sobre o ensino público na cidade de Manaus Juliana Bastos Ferreira
Authors: Bastos Ferreira Juliana , Vieira Gonçalves Luiz Davi
Published: December 2024

O texto aqui apresentado busca refletir as práticas interdisciplinares
no âmbito da Educação Infantil, utilizam-se das experiências de uma
pedagoga durante e após sua formação no curso de Pedagogia como forma de
elucidar e refletir a dinâmica da sala de referência para crianças de até 5 anos
e como os movimentos interdisciplinares se manifestam na prática. Retomase
brevemente o histórico da Educação Infantil no Brasil e promove-se uma
reflexão sobre a interdisciplinaridade não só enquanto conceito em
movimento, mas prática constante no fazer pedagógico diário de diversas
Professoras da cidade de Manaus.
O PROCESSO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA LINGUAGEM ORAL NA ALFABETIZAÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS
Authors: Pereira Marques Margareth
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo visa estudar o processo de desenvolvimento da
linguagem oral na alfabetização de crianças sob a perspectiva sócio-histórica,
o qual entende-se que desde a educação infantil ocorre o processo de
desenvolvimento da linguagem oral no ambiente alfabetizador, tomando
como base a teoria sócio-histórica de Vygotsky (1993 - 2001). O trabalho
pedagógico pode contribuir para que os alunos desenvolvam a linguagem e
suas capacidades de se expressar, desde que se posicionem como sujeitos das
suas próprias práticas comunicativas. Estabeleceu-se como objetivo geral
estudar o processo do desenvolvimento de linguagem oral na alfabetização de
crianças. Para consecução desse objetivo utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica,
para a análise dos dados utilizou-se a abordagem qualitativa descritiva o qual
foi identificado que tomando como ponto de partida, os professores
conheçam os processos pelos quais os alunos desenvolvam a linguagem oral
na alfabetização, assim compreende-se que os primeiros anos escolares de
uma criança são marcados pelo desenvolvimento de diferentes capacidades e
habilidades, dentre elas a linguagem oral. Conclui-se que compreender o
processo pelo qual ocorre o desenvolvimento da linguagem oral na
alfabetização de crianças é parte integral para todo educador alfabetizador, a
contribuição da escola se faz importante na medida que essa habilidade
contribui não somente para a educação, mas para a própria socialização dos
alunos, visto que os problemas da linguagem não afetam somente o
desenvolvimento educacional, mas também o relacionamento interpessoal, e
pode ser prejudicial tanto na infância como na fase adulta.
O TRABALHO COM A POESIA REGIONAL EM UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA NO INTERIOR DAS AMAZÔNIAS
Authors: de Souza Hipólito Franklin Yago , Pereira Machado Soares Eliane
Published: December 2024

Historicamente, no Brasil, a formação de leitores tem se mostrado
um grande desafio, especialmente no contexto do ensino e aprendizagem de
língua materna. Nesse sentido, este trabalho tem por objetivo fazer o relato
da aplicação de um projeto de leitura, no qual se utilizou a poesia regional com
vistas tanto a contribuir para a formação leitora dos educandos, quanto a
propiciar que esses (re)conhecessem os escritores de sua localidade. O projeto
foi realizado em uma turma de 8º ano do Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais de
uma escola pública de Marabá-PA, em duas etapas: a primeira consistiu na
apresentação dos escritores e de suas obras; a segunda em análise de poemas
e roda de conversa. A pesquisa revelou-nos que os aprendizes, ao conhecerem
os escritores locais e ao terem contato com textos literários que retratam a
sua cidade, demonstraram interesse e foram participativos nas dinâmicas
propostas. Portanto, percebemos que é preciso haver espaço para que as
literaturas que estão à margem do cânone literário, como as de escritores da
cidade em que os alunos estão inseridos, circulem em sala de aula.
COMPASSION AND RESISTANCE an eco-conscious reading in The Turquoise Ledge: a memoir
Authors: Siqueira Galvão Naiana , Fernandes Alves Isabel Maria
Published: December 2024

No presente trabalho exploramos como a relação de cuidadona perspectiva feministacontribui para uma éticaecofeminista que transcendea universalização de um ideal de gênero a ser empregado nas práticas humanas e não humanas no meio ambiente. A obra não ficcional,The Turquoise Ledge: A Memoir, apresenta uma narrativa polifônica, pois a autora, Leslie Marmon Silko,resgata os saberes deseus antepassados da etnia Laguna Pueblo condizentes à preservação da Terrae seus coabitantes. Neste sentido, The Turquoise Ledgeretrata primordialmente a necessidade de harmonia entre os elementos que compõem a natureza, inclusive o ser humano. Assim, por meio das experiências autobiográficas de Silko apresentamos como a ética feminista do cuidado pode resguardar o compromisso com a sustentabilidade e a alteridade nas relações com os variados ecossistemas do planeta.
Experimentally feasible CrBr3 monolayer: Electronic and magnonic topological states correlated with rotation symmetry
Authors: Zou Xiaorong , Bai Yingxi , Dai Ying , Huang Baibiao , Niu Chengwang
Published: December 2024

Topological magnets have been the focus of recent interest with both the nontrivial fermions and bosons extensively explored. However, their emergence within one realistic material remains largely unexplored. Here, we demonstrate the emergence of electronic and magnonic topological states, i.e., second-order topological insulator (SOTI) and topological magnon insulator (TMI), in the experimentally feasible 2D CrBr3 monolayer. For which the electronic SOTI is characterized by the second Stiefel-Whitney number w2=1 and the emergence of well-localized corner states arising from the rotation symmetry C3. Moreover, to achieve the TMI phase, we show that C3 serves as a key factor for obtaining the nonzero next-nearest-neighbor Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction that is essential to open the magnon band gap and induce the nontrivial magnon band topology. The calculated Chern number for TMI is C=1, and one chiral magnon edge state is indeed obtained. These explored phenomena and insights not only considerably bridge the topological aspect of fermions and bosons but also enable innovative applications in topotronics devices.
The Youth Not in Education, Employment, or Training in Romania: A Structural Analysis
Authors: Mihai Horia , Niţu Ana
Published: December 2024

This article examines the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth in Romania, employing the secondary analysis of quantitative data and focusing on the socio-economic, cultural and systemic factors contributing to this phenomenon. The analysis highlights how economic instability, poverty and limited access to education exacerbate the challenges faced by this demographic group. Gender disparities, driven by traditional roles and labour market discrimination, further limit opportunities for young women. Additionally, structural deficiencies in the labour market, such as job shortages and mismatches between skills and demand, hinder employment prospects. Cultural expectations and societal norms also play a significant role in influencing youth participation in education and employment. Young citizens of Romania, particularly women and members of the Roma community, face significant barriers to employment, with low wages, poor working conditions and inadequate investment in education and vocational training contributing to high NEET youth rates. Patriarchal norms, especially within the Roma community, further exacerbate cycles of poverty and marginalisation by limiting educational and economic opportunities.
INVESTITSIYA JARAYONI MODELLARI VA ULARNING IQTISODIY RIVOJLANISHDAGI O‘RNI
Authors: Tuxliyev Bozor
Published: December 2024

Maqolada «investitsiya jarayonlari» tushunchasi haqida fikr yuritiladi. «Investitsiya jarayonlari» tushunchasiga shu sohadagi yetakchi olimlarning ta’riflari va fikr mulohazalari keltirilgan. Bu yerda investitsiya jarayonlari bilan investitsiya faoliyati o‘rtasidagi farq ochib berilgan. Investitsiya jarayonlarining asosiy tarkibiy qismlari va ularning mazmuni ifoda etilgan. Shuningdek, maqolada jahon amaliyotiga ko‘ra, davlatlarning iqtisodiy rivojlanish tajribasiga asosan investitsiya jarayonlarining bir nechta modellari tahlil qilingan. Yuqoridagi tahlillar asosida tegishli xulosa va takliflar shakllantirilgan
THE EVOLUTION AND GROWTH OF TOURISM
Authors: Umarova Makhliyo , Urinova Maftuna
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the development of the tourism industry, starting from the earliest times, in stages. For this purpose, the most developed points of the world in ancient times were studied, like Mesopotamia, the Nile and Indus valleys, China, ancient Greece and Rome. The historical state of tourism in each of these countries was studied and compared. In addition, factors that directly and indirectly influenced the development of tourism in ancient times were studied. Key innovations that have made a significant contribution to the development of tourism and society were also considered a relevant topic
Writing a Rigorous Qualitative Journal Article: Tips for Authors
Authors: Turale Sue
Published: December 2024

Rigor and quality in a qualitative research project go hand in hand with writing a rigorous, informative qualitative journal manuscript. Given today’s pressure on researchers to get published, their papers are often rejected or must undergo major revision because of poor information or structure, lack of formatting to a journal’s requirements and misunderstandings about what constitutes rigor and quality in a qualitative paper. In the author’s long experience as an editor and reviewer, some problems in writing qualitative manuscripts are common, no matter what part of the world the author(s) come from. This brief paper is aimed at qualitative researchers who are novices at getting their research reports published in journals. Using a personal narrative style, the author highlights common issues in the writing process across various sections of manuscripts connected to a qualitative study’s design, conduct, and reporting. Tips are given to help novice authors write better in the future.
RESPECT EXISTENCE OR EXPECT RESISTANCE (des)Aprender desde/ en/ a través del arte
Authors: Sanzo-San Martín Irantzu , Elorza Concepción
Published: December 2024

Dedicating oneself to art can constitute an act of resistance. The identity of the artist is inadequate (Dora García, 2011) because while other disciplines talk about things, art shows them (Badiola, 2015). Its field of action resides in the potential of its relations (Martínez, 2012) and, therefore, this structural hospitality (Moraza, 2016) enables knowledge to emerge as collective and multidimensional (Rogoff, 2018). Therefore, like education, art creates environments and conditions conducive for the other - spectator or student - to generate. From one holistic and non-logocentric vision of art, we will analyse two works which, from creative environments, present art as an act of learning and unlearning in itself. On the one hand, Swinguerra (2019, B. Wagner and B. De Burca). This project offers a counter-narrative of Brazil's social reality, addressing issues of class, race and gender. On the other hand, the project La levadura y el anfitrión (2017, Ph. Parreno) conceives the exhibition experience as a constant collective and individual reconstitution, offering a perspective beyond the usual ethical frameworks based on the exceptionalism of the human and its hierarchies.

El lema que da título a este artículo es una expresión utilizada a lo largo de los años para visibilizar reivindicaciones de distinta índole. En este sentido, se plantea aquí la posibilidad de aplicarlo a nuestro trabajo como docentes, artistas y/o investigadoras, comprendiendo, de esta manera, el arte y, por tanto, su producción, enseñanza o investigación, como un acto de resistencia. Así nos preguntamos por un tipo de actividad artística cuya aportación visibilice y localice lo que la realidad normativa con sus pactos e intereses, oculta o deja al margen. Para ello, se analizan dos obras: el trabajo audiovisual Swinguerra (2019) de Barbara Wagner y Benjamin De Burca y el proyecto expositivo La levadura y el anfitrión (2017) creado por Philippe Parreno. Se tratan, en ambos casos, de obras sin centro que, mediante lo queer y lo relacional, constituyen, según nuestra hipótesis, contextos privilegiados de des-aprendizaje y, por lo tanto, de aprendizaje, pues tanto una como otra, en su despliegue ante los públicos, pone de manifiesto una clara resistencia a los pactos de la realidad, generando de este modo inmejorables escenarios y situaciones de aprendizaje.
¿Cómo se descoloniza un museo? La problemática de la restitución indígena y la representación multicultural en los museos españoles
Authors: Rojo López Andrés
Published: December 2024

In this article we talk about restitution as the main anti-colonial tool against the exposition of human remains in the anthropological and archaelogical museums, a reflection on the return of bodies and objects that have ocurred in countries around the world to their indigenous communities and foreign cultures. This will serve as a point and aside to talk about other multicultural perspectives that some Western museums have had, reformulating their spaces and devices, not only to put an end to the colonizing discourse that has endured in museums, but also to include the voices of many artists from other cultures that decide to participate in the themes of contemporary art. We will focus on Spain, although it is a country that ignores its colonialist era since it continues to maintain a conservative vision of the exotic and still celebrates Columbus Day from the perspective of the White savior, it seems that it is moving forward in some museums with the inclusion of people from other cultures and with another view of restitution and decolonization.

En este artículo se habla sobre la restitución como la herramienta principal anticolonialista frente a la exposición de restos humanos en los museos antropológicos y arqueológicos, una reflexión sobre las devoluciones de cuerpos y objetos que ha habido en países de todo el mundo hacia sus comunidades indígenas y de culturas ajenas. Esto servirá como un punto y aparte para hablar de otras perspectivas multiculturales que han tenido algunos museos occidentales reformulando sus espacios y sus dispositivos, no sólo para acabar con el discurso colonizador que ha perdurado en los museos, sino también para incluir las voces de muchos artistas de otras culturas que decidan participar en las temáticas del arte contemporáneo. Nos centraremos en España, aunque es un país que se desentiende de su época colonialista ya que sigue manteniendo una visión conservadora por lo exótico y todavía celebra el Día de la Hispanidad desde la perspectiva del salvador blanco, parece que avanza en algunos museos con la inclusión de personas de otras culturas y con otra mirada de restitución y descolonización.
Especies en extinción en el contexto de la transición ecosocial. De las artes vivas al archivo vivo
Authors: Insúa Lila , Rodríguez Anto
Published: December 2024

El propósito de este artículo es reunir los saberes de las dos ediciones de los Encuentros Especies en Extinción (2022, 2023) iniciado por el colectivo Dorothy Michaels que como grupo de trabajo aborda la problemática de la conservación, la supervivencia y la sostenibilidad de las prácticas en el ámbito de las artes escénicas expandidas. Primero describiremos el marco metodológico y contextual -en la era de la transición ecosocial- que supone este estudio de caso, así como la discusión suscitada en el desarrollo de la investigación en relación al estado de las artes escénicas. Posteriormente pasaremos a especular, mediante diversas categorías puestas en juego, la creación de un archivo vivo, su sentido y las posibles categorías que podría contener. Finaliza, con una reflexión sobre el tiempo y el significado de la muerte como espacio transformativo en la creación contemporánea. Especulaciones puntuales de Silvia L. Gil y Amaia Pérez-Orozco (sobre la vida en común, la vulnerabilidad y el bienvivir como resistencia) y de Jaime Vallaure (sobre el futuro, FO) servirán para apoyar teóricamente y desde la práctica algunas de las ideas de este ensayo.

El propósito de este artículo es reunir los saberes de las dos ediciones de los Encuentros Especies en Extinción (2022, 2023) iniciado por el colectivo Dorothy Michaels que como grupo de trabajo aborda la problemática de la conservación, la supervivencia y la sostenibilidad de las prácticas en el ámbito de las artes escénicas expandidas. Primero describiremos el marco metodológico y contextual -en la era de la transición ecosocial- que supone este estudio de caso, así como la discusión suscitada en el desarrollo de la investigación en relación al estado de las artes escénicas. Posteriormente pasaremos a especular, mediante diversas categorías puestas en juego, la creación de un archivo vivo, su sentido y las posibles categorías que podría contener. Finaliza, con una reflexión sobre el tiempo y el significado de la muerte como espacio transformativo en la creación contemporánea. Especulaciones puntuales de Silvia L. Gil y Amaia Pérez-Orozco (sobre la vida en común, la vulnerabilidad y el bienvivir como resistencia) y de Jaime Vallaure (sobre el futuro, FO) servirán para apoyar teóricamente y desde la práctica algunas de las ideas de este ensayo.
Regulatory Authorization and Related Inspections for Nuclear Security During the Lifetime of a Nuclear Facility
Authors:   International Atomic Energy Agency
Published: December 2024

The development of a nuclear facility needs careful planning, adequate preparation and substantial investment. This includes the establishment of a legislative and regulatory framework with provisions to assess the adequacy of nuclear security and authorize activities at nuclear facilities at key stages in their lifetimes. This publication provides guidance to regulatory bodies responsible for the nuclear security of nuclear facilities on the authorization process for the operation of such facilities and for related activities. The guidance addresses nuclear security aspects that may require regulatory authorization during different stages in the lifetime of a nuclear facility, identifies the elements included in applications for authorization by the applicant or operator in each of these stages, and provides guidance to the regulatory body on the review and assessment of these applications and on related inspections as a basis for authorization decisions.