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Passive Solar Greenhouse-A Sustainable Option for Propagating Sweet Potato for Colder Climatic Regions
Authors: Rao Sajjad Ali , Singh Poonam
Published: December 2023

Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) are nutritious and well adapted to a variety of growing systems around the world. This widely consumed root crop is propagated using cuttings, known as slips. Slips are predominantly cultivated in commercial settings, outdoors under field conditions, primarily in warmer regions, such as the southern states of the United States. Canada's slip production capacity is restricted due to its colder climate. Production of slips within a greenhouse system could prove to be a profitable enterprise for Canadian propagators and growers, especially with the availability of cost-effective greenhouse technology to support efficient slip production. A 2-year study was conducted at Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada (49oN, 99oW). in 2019 and 2020, in a controlled commercial greenhouse (C1) with two passive solar greenhouse systems (PS1 and PS2) to determine the most efficient and economical way to produce slips commercially. The results from this study indicate passive solar greenhouse, PS1 and PS2 greenhouse technologies, produced comparable numbers of sweet potato slips (286.5, 273.3 per square meter respectively) compared to commercial standard greenhouse C1 (278.8). Days to sprouting of slips between C1, PS1 and PS2 greenhouses differed significantly (P<0.05). However, slip growth parameters, including number of nodes, stem diameter and total marketable slips produced in each greenhouse were not significantly different between C1, PS1 & PS2 greenhouses. In conclusion, local slip propagators can use PS1 and PS2 passive solar greenhouses to grow affordable, quality slips for sweet potato growers for timely field production in Canadian growing regions. Additionally, implementation of adapted passive solar greenhouse systems underscores the advancement of passive energy-based technology, which not only diminishes environmental repercussions but also offers year-round production alternatives.
Observations of territorial behavior of the Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) on St. Eustatius
Authors: Shepherdson Joseph P.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Little information is available on territorial behavior of the Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus). This study set out to establish a platform for future research into the territorial behavior of the Antillean Crested Hummingbird by observing the species for a total of 90 hr across three separate habitat types on the island of St. Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands.

Keywords: Caribbean Netherlands, conservation, hummingbirds, Orthorhyncus cristatus, St. Eustatius

Resumen: Observaciones de la conducta territorial de Orthorhyncus cristatus en San Eustaquio—Poca información está disponible sobre la conducta territorial de Orthorhyncus cristatus. Este estudio pretende establecer una plataforma para las investigaciones futuras sobre la conducta territorial de esta especie mediante la observación de individuos por un total de 90 hr en tres hábitats separados de la isla de San Eustaquio, en el Caribe Neerlandés.

Palabras clave: Caribe Neerlandés, colibríes, conservación, Orthorhyncus cristatus, San Eustaquio

Résumé: Observations du comportement territorial du Colibri huppé (Orthorhyncus cristatus) sur Saint-Eustache—Il existe peu d’informations sur le comportement territorial du Colibri huppé (Orthorhyncus cristatus). La présente étude vise à établir des bases pour des recherches futures sur le comportement territorial du Colibri huppé, en observant l'espèce pendant 90 h au total dans trois types d'habitats distincts de l'île de Saint-Eustache, dans les Antilles Néerlandaises.

Mots clés : Antilles Néerlandaises, colibri, conservation, Orthorhyncus cristatus, Saint-Eustache
Spatial Distribution and Cluster Analysis of Dengue In Tamil Nadu, India 2017 – 2019
Authors: Sundaram Senthil Kumar , Thirunaaukarasu D  , Tejas J  , Somasundaram A  , Sampath P
Published: December 2023

Background: Dengue, a viral infectious disease, is constantly reemerging and is spread by mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. A Surveillance study was carried out in the state of Tamil Nadu-India, from 2017 to 2019 to better understand the epidemiology and geographic spread of dengue.
Materials & Methods: Geographical information system (GIS) software was used to map the district-wise endemicity. To pinpoint dengue hotspots and coldspots, spatial statistical analysis techniques like Getis-Ord Gi* were used. To comprehend the endemicity and clustering patterns in the state, self-organising maps (SOM)was also used.
Results: Dengue hotspots are Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and cold spots are Cuddalore and Ariyalur for across three years. The SOM divides 30 districts into six clusters. The 10 districts are identified as extremely high endemic cluster and 9 districts as very high endemic cluster. These SOM clusters were projected geographically, and the districts were divided based on the intensity of the cases.
Conclusion: SOM-GIS, a visualization technique, identifies hot spots and endemic clusters which helps in prompt decision-making for disease management by public health personnel.
Challenges To Professionalism Amongst Medical Students in Their Undergraduate Curriculum
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh , Shrivastava Prateek , Joshi Abhishek
Published: December 2023

Practicing medicine is a stressful and complex process, wherein a lot is expected of the doctors and they have to be professional in their approach while discharging their duties. Acknowledging the importance of professionalism in medical practice, the practice of teaching and assessing professionalism has begun in most medical institutions. Even though a humble beginning has been made, in various settings it has been reported that medical students and/or doctors don’t behave professionally in their workplace. A wide range of challenges involving different stakeholders have been identified that play their part in hindering the medical students and practicing doctors to discharge their role as a professional. To conclude, professionalism is an important trait for all medical students to become successful in their clinical practice. However, the pathway to train medical students in professionalism is full of challenges. The need of the hour is to identify these challenges and devise solutions to overcome them to strengthen the overall process of training and assessment.
Assessments on the methods of achieving the consumer's right to information from the perspective of Regulation (EU) 2023/988
Authors: Niță Manuela
Published: December 2023

The right to information is a fundamental right of the consumer for which there must be a constant concern of the authorities to update its components and the methods of realization. The diversity of issues raised by respecting and ensuring the right to information, in the context of the accelerated evolution of commerce, determined a review of the existing rules to achieve the general objective of consumer security and health, with a predilection for vulnerable categories, especially minors and people with disabilities.

The present study follows these changes, carrying out an analysis of the impact of the recently legislated rules, on consumers but also on economic operators.
Minority, cause of general differences in the application of criminal treatment
Authors: Popoviciu Laura-Roxana
Published: December 2023

This article deals with the particular aspects regarding the criminal treatment that applies to a special category of offenders, namely the category of juvenile offenders.

Beyond any attempt by society to involve in educating man from the earliest age, his antisocial manifestation is a reality of contemporary society and society in general, since ancient times.

An unexpected violence on the part of a child, seemingly harmless, always produces a surprise effect, often associated with some form of misunderstanding on the part of the child of what he has manifested.

To the child, the adult associates an image of purity and innocence.

Unfortunately, at the level of objective reality, things are not always like that, so an important segment among children, minors, is drawn into a complex and extremely harmful phenomenon for society, the criminal phenomenon.

Although part of the general criminal phenomenon, the criminality of minors raises some special problems within the penal legislation, completely different from those concerning the criminality of adults. This aspect is determined by the special quality of the criminal, that of a child, a minor.

In this article, we will address the particular aspect of the quality of a minor in order to observe that minors benefit from a distinct criminal treatment compared to adults, when they intentionally or accidentally enter what is called the field of criminal law.
Prevalence of Bovine Fasciolosis and its Financial Loss at Gulliso Slaughter House, West Wallaga Zone Western Ethiopia
Authors: Guteta Melaku , Batu Dr. Geremew
Published: December 2023

A cross-sectional study conducted in Guliso, from September 2021 to June 2022 sought to identify the kind and prevalence of common Fasciola species in cattle as well as the financial damage resulting from liver condemnation. The study's foundation was a post-mortem examination of the livers of animals that had been killed at the abattoir in the Guliso municipality and its environs. 384 study animals were chosen for post-mortem examination using random systematic sampling procedures in this investigation. In the study, 128 (33.3%) cows had bovine fasciolosis overall. 54 animals (14.1%) had Fasciola gigantica, 49 animals (12.3%) had Fasciola hepatica, and 25 animals (6.5%) had mixed infections. Within the various body condition ratings, there was a significant difference (P<0.05) in the prevalence of bovine fasciolosis. Animals with poor and medium body condition ratings had the highest prevalence (96%) and lowest prevalence (84.7%), respectively, whereas animals with good body condition scores had the lowest prevalence (9.73%). Regarding age, sex, and animal origin, there was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05) in the prevalence of bovine fasciolosis. The estimated yearly financial loss at the abattoir resulting from liver condemnation linked to liver flukes was 138,528 Ethiopian birr. Given the current findings, fasciolosis may be viewed as a serious issue in the area and its environs since the ecological parameters and management circumstances support the survival of both the parasite and its intermediate host, the snail. To prevent pasture contamination and lower the worm burden from affected animals, strategic treatments must be applied at the right time. To maximize the long-term returns from such endemic locations, integrated control techniques involving livestock owners must be developed to reduce the population and activity of snail intermediate hosts.
Insights on Talent Acquisition and Management: Strategies and Practices in IT Sector
Authors: Praba Dr. R. Suyam
Published: December 2023

Talent management is a business technique that firms hope will help them retain their most talented people and improve their overall performance. It is the process of properly selecting the right personnel, training them for future top positions, reviewing and managing their performance. Every organization's performance is determined on the performance of its employees. If the personnel have unique competencies that competitors cannot reproduce, the firm has an automatic competitive advantage. As a result, firms are focused on developing effective systems and procedures for talent management in order to manage this unique human capital.
Mediation in de strafrechtspraak. Over drill rap, de eindezaakverklaring, discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt en andere ontwikkelingen
Authors: van der Wilt Corné
Published: December 2023

Mediation developments in criminal justice. About drill rap, the final case declaration, discrimination in the labor market

This article provides a good overview of developments in the field of mediation in criminal cases. Topics discussed include drillrap, the final case declaration, discrimination in the labor market and other developments in the period between June 1, 2021 and September 1, 2023. The share of mediations in criminal cases in the total number of settled criminal cases has so far remained very limited. This was partly due to the established financing ceiling, which meant that the number of referrals had to remain within budget. This ceiling has now been released. This will make it possible to reach new heights in terms of numbers with mediation in criminal cases in the coming years. But before this can be achieved, a lot of work still needs to be done, including within the judiciary.
Scrutiny of Mystical Thoughts of Mia Faqirullah Jalalabadi
Authors: Zakir Tariq , Adil Arsalah
Published: December 2023

Mia Faqirullah is a famous scholar, mystic and famous writer of the Persian Dari language who wrote his works in Persian, Pashto and Arabic languages. He lived at a time when Afghanistan witnessed a series of political, social and economic changes. These changes left a deep impact on his thoughts and worldview. Mia Faqirullah has left many works. Each of these is of special importance in its place. He had relations and correspondence with the court of Ahmed Shah Abdali and the rulers of Sindh and Baluch. The commanders of these regions had complete devotion to him and paid homage to his province. In addition, being the spiritual guide of the people, he also gave advice to rulers and nobles in politics and world management. Mia Faqirullah, apart from, teaching religious sciences, he also had a high position in mysticism and Sufism. He considered teaching religious sciences necessary and obligatory for students. He considered Tariqat (mystical way) with Sharia (Islamic law/Jurisprudence) as unavoidable. He considered Tariqat without Sharia to be worthless to man and he called ignorant Sufis devils and criticized them. Mia Faqirullah believed that the seeker could reach the highest position of Saluk only through Sharia.
Micoparasitismo mediado por Trichoderma no controle de Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Domingues Samiele Camargo de Oliveira , Gonçalves Graziele Cieslinski , Hemkemeier Carine , De Carvalho Marco Antonio Camillo , Yamashita Oscar Mitsuo , Marimon Júnior Ben Hur , Lopes Jorge Lucas Salvi , Passador Ailton Luiz
Published: December 2023

O uso intenso de defensivos agrícolas químicos desencadeia uma série de problemas ao meio ambiente e à saúde humana. O manejo biológico por via de fungos como Trichoderma, agem como inimigos naturais, atuando no controle de pragas e doenças de plantas, e ainda podem vir atuar como promotores de crescimento vegetal em algumas culturas. Outra vantagem está no menor custo e a não toxicidade ao ambiente.  Rhizoctonia, é um fungo fitopatógeno que tem a habilidade competitiva saprofítica, e vasta gama de plantas hospedeira, tornando esse patógeno economicamente importante para diversas culturas. Neste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a eficiência de cinco isolados de Trichoderma spp. no controle Rhizoctonia solani. O experimento foi conduzido no delineamento inteiramente casualizado, avaliando: crescimento médio micelial, índice de velocidade do crescimento micelial, o efeito antagonista de quatro isolados de Trichoderma spp. sobre R. solani. Observou-se que os isolados de Trichoderma sp. tiveram ação antagonista sobre o crescimento micelial de R. solani, inibindo o seu crescimento.
Identificação de fatores contextuais relevantes para a adoção e uso de sistemas de medição e avaliação da comunicação
Authors: Mezoni Wagner José
Published: December 2023

Este estudo investiga a interação entre fatores contextuais e a maturidade dos processos de medição e avaliação na área de comunicação estratégica, com um enfoque especial no contexto brasileiro. O objetivo é identificar como esses fatores influenciam a adoção e eficácia dos sistemas de medição e avaliação. A pesquisa emprega uma metodologia de estudo de caso, combinada com entrevistas semiestruturadas conduzidas junto a gestores de organizações, para estabelecer conexões entre os fatores contextuais e o nível de maturidade na medição e avaliação da comunicação. Os resultados enfatizam o papel substancial dos fatores contextuais, tais como cultura organizacional, liderança e engajamento das partes interessadas, na eficiência dos sistemas de medição e avaliação. Além disso, este estudo oferece contribuições significativas para aprimorar estratégias de comunicação no cenário brasileiro, promovendo práticas maduras e eficazes na área.
O acesso ao Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC) por pessoas autistas: algumas problematizações
Authors: Minuzzi Alessandro Andrade , De Medeiros Mara Rosange Acosta , Gonçalves Claudiane Rockembach
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apontar dificuldades no acesso dos benefícios assistenciais, mais especificamente, do Benefício de Prestação continuada (BPC) pelas pessoas com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA). Partindo de uma revisão bibliográfica e de dados sobre o Transtorno, este trabalho iniciará expondo, ainda que brevemente, quais elementos podem caracterizar uma pessoa autista, dentre os quais, algum grau de comprometimento no comportamento social, na comunicação e na linguagem especial havendo, na maioria das vezes, a necessidade de acompanhamento de diversos profissionais. Ademais, tornam-se necessárias medidas que garantam a inclusão na escola, atendimento à saúde, apoio familiar e a possibilidade de um auxílio financeiro que dê conta de garantir qualidade de vida e inserção social. Nesse cenário surge a necessidade de verificar situações ligadas à proteção social das pessoas diagnosticadas com o Transtorno, em especial sob a forma de acesso ao Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC), previsto na Política de Assistência Social. Assim, à guisa de fechamento, esse trabalho se ocupará da exploração bibliográfica e documental, além da interpretação de dados coletados por organismos oficiais e associações que trabalham em prol das pessoas autistas, apontando eventuais medidas proativas a fim de garantir o acesso aos direitos e a almejada qualidade de vida dessas pessoas.
Riscos de microcefalia associada à infecção congênita por Zika vírus: principais abordagens e lacunas científicas
Authors: Barros Deylane de Melo , Valle Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa , Nascimento Marcelo Victor Freitas , Silva Jaira dos Santos , Da Silva Judicléia Marinho , De Araújo Romina Pessoa Silva , Ribeiro Ivonizete Pires , Sousa Laelson Rochelle Milanês , Porto Gizelia Araújo Cunha , Moura Luana Kelle Batista
Published: December 2023

Mapear a produção científica internacional sobre os riscos de microcefalia associada à infecção congênita por Zika vírus. Pesquisa bibliométrica realizada na base de dados ISI Web of Knowledge/Web of Science, com o recorte temporal entre os anos 2016 e 2019, utilizando os termos de busca "zika vírus”, risk* e microcephaly* realizada a partir da exportação destes dados para o software de análise bibliométrica HistCite. Como resultados das análises foram identificados a quantidade de artigos em evolução, os principais periódicos da temática, e os artigos mais citados, desses 242 artigos abordaram sobre os riscos de microcefalia associada à infecção congênita por Zika vírus, publicados em 163 periódicos distintos e escritos por 1789 autores que possuem vínculos à 679 instituições localizadas em 64 países. Nesses artigos, foram utilizadas 6175 referências, com uma média de aproximadamente 26 por artigo. A análise dos estudos, mostrou que uma das principais lacunas científicas consiste na organização de uma rede de apoio para continuidade da assistência às crianças com microcefalia associada ao ZIKV e aos cuidadores dessas crianças afetadas. E que a maioria dos artigos abordam temáticas sobre o perfil clínico-epidemiológico.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO MÉTODO DAS FORÇAS NA DETERMINAÇÃO DE DIAGRAMAS DE ESFORÇOS DE VIGAS EM CONCRETO ARMADO
Authors: Duarte Kenny Mateus Santos , Fernandes Pedro Victor Ribeiro
Published: December 2023

A análise das estruturas, independentemente da sua complexidade, é de grande valia na formação acadêmica e profissional do engenheiro, uma vez que isso impactará em todo projeto que este estiver a frente. Esta pesquisa objetiva a determinar, pelo método das forças, os diagramas de esforços solicitantes de momento fletor e cortante de um elemento estrutural e compará-los a softwares automatizados, utilizando de método quantitativo, documental, bibliográfico e simulação de software. A amostra corresponde a uma viga hiperestática de concreto armado (viga V1) em um edifício unifamiliar, que possui 4 apoios: 1 apoio de segundo gênero na extremidade esquerda e 3 apoios de primeiro gênero, sendo 1 na extremidade direita e 2 como apoios intermediários. A análise tem foco nos resultados obtidos em cada um dos casos encontrados a partir do Sistema Principal da viga escolhida. O resultado aponta que o método das forças para determinação e resolução da viga mostra-se limitado, pois por se tratar de um método simplista, tem grande chances de ocorrer falhas na obtenção dos valores corretos dos gráficos de esforços, o que poderia comprometer o dimensionamento correto da viga de concreto armado, no que tange as suas armaduras.
Rising Notability of Post Apocalyptic Narratives in Topical Hollywood Movies
Authors: Rajendran Saranya , Baghavandoss Evangeline Priscilla
Published: December 2023

Objective: The following research, mapping the survival elements with reference to the survive of the characters in the identified adapted films through the lens of the post-apocalyptic genre. Method: The researcher has identified 17 films that suit the criteria for selection and study. According to the Darwin’s theory, it provides new insight into the role of Hollywood films in dealing with catastrophes, Darwinian concepts of survival of the fittest and rebuilding of civilization. Evolved properties of human survival behavior are also focused.   Result: The research offers scope for wide responses to the theme of survival. A large number of books and films analyses the issues of survival. The protagonists are intelligent and capable men and women with leadership qualities. Survival in different complex situations is explored and can provide scope for further study. Rolf Frohlich’s views on survival instinct as a product of evolution is relevant for further study.   Conclusion: The paper concludes in the light of due analysis how the concept of survival of the fittest portrayed in multiple films can offer guidelines to follow in future pandemic outbreaks. A brief descriptive account of the portrayal in pandemic fiction and adapted films. Evolutionary perspective explaining the survival mechanism and the fight against pandemics depicted in Hollywood pandemic films.
Legal Politics of Management and Settlement of Acts Against the Law of Limited Liability Company Organs
Authors: Panjaitan Marojahan JS , Samosir Tetty , Nurrahmawati Pani , Simanjuntak Ronald TA.
Published: December 2023

Objective: The legal politics of managing a company in a civil legal entity, management, and law enforcement should be carried out according to civil law and the company's Articles of Association. However, this is not the case at the implementation level because company organs and law enforcers often ignore the provisions of civil law and the company's Articles of Association in managing and enforcing the law. Based on this, the research objective consists of two things, namely: how the legal politics of company management is carried out according to civil law and the articles of association, along with how the legal politics resolve unlawful acts that are suspected of having occurred in the company as a civil legal entity.
 
Methods: This research is descriptive, and the type of research is normative legal research. The data studied were secondary in the form of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, which were analyzed qualitatively.
 
Conclusions: This research found that the legal politics of managing a company as a civil legal entity often ignores company management according to civil law as intended in Law Number 40 of 2007, other statutory regulations, and the Company's Articles of Association. Likewise, in law enforcement, unlawful acts in company companies are also often carried out not according to civil law. As a civil legal entity established based on an agreement, a company should comply with all civil law provisions in managing the company.
Effect of nano yttria stabilized zirconia on corrosion behaviour of chromium oxide coatings on boiler steel
Authors: Goyal Khushdeep , Bhatia Rakesh
Published: December 2023

In this research work, 5 wt.% nano yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) reinforced chromium oxide-based nanocomposite coatings were prepared and successfully deposited on ASME-SA213-T-22 (T22) boiler tube steel substrates using high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) thermal spraying method. The corrosion behaviour of composite coating has been compared with that of conventional chromium oxide coating. All the coatings were analysed by scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the addition of 5 wt.% YSZ in the Cr2O3 matrix results in the reduction of the porosity of the coating and an increase in hardness. During corrosion investigations, it was found that YSZ-reinforced Cr2O3 nanocomposite coating on T22 provides better corrosion resistance than conventional Cr2O3 coating in the molten salt environment at 900 °C. The inclusion of YSZ has reduced porosity by filling in the gaps in the chromium oxide coating, causing particle interlocking, and preventing the entry of corroding species.
Estrategias Didácticas en la transición hogar-escuela
Authors: Poaquiza-Azogue Ámbar Verónica , Regalado-Goyes Yerika Giselle , Zúñiga-Delgado Mireya Stefanía
Published: December 2023

El objetivo principal de este aporte científico, titulado “Estrategias didácticas en la transición hogar-escuela” que se realizó en la Unidad Educativa Pedro Fermín Cevallos, es transmitir al público que la transición de la escuela en el hogar a la escuela, el hogar tanto como la escuela son etapas muy importantes para los niños porque es durante esta etapa cuando demuestran su adaptación y apego al nuevo entorno. Por otro lado, genera desapego del hogar e integración al nuevo entorno, aumentando con ello su socio-afectividad en la educación primaria. El estudio pudo captar la importancia de la participación familiar como una estrategia viable para abordar la transición hacia la preparación escolar, ya que la conexión entre el hogar y la escuela puede ayudar a mejorar el potencial de cada niño en su transición fuera de la escuela clase por clase.
La Desintegración Familiar, su incidencia en la enseñanza/aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Caso: Escuela Fausto Molina
Authors: Giraldo-Carbo Erika Patricia , Jara-Carreño Janneth Alexandra , Zúñiga-Delgado Mireya Stefanía
Published: December 2023

Las investigaciones actuales muestran cómo las metodologías activas permiten el desarrollo de aprendizajes significativos; porque el alumno es protagonista de su propio aprendizaje y el docente es el facilitador de este desarrollo. Para incentivar el desarrollo de habilidades científicas se realizan actividades en el aula, trabajos personales o grupales que desarrollan el pensamiento crítico, el pensamiento creativo y la comunicación efectiva; Para ello, el objetivo principal es analizar la contribución de la metodología activa en la comprensión lectora. Esta investigación fue de tipo exploratoria, descriptiva y explicativa, aplicada a una muestra de los docentes y los estudiantes de educación básica, se realizó una encuesta obteniendo las siguientes conclusiones: la clase de recuperación pedagógica no fue constante, tanto la clase de recuperación pedagógica como la clase de recuperación pedagógica. Profesores y alumnos están perdidos, la estrategia es la misma, no conduce a cambios de actitudes, las actividades no están planificadas, las tareas no son acordes a las dificultades de los alumnos. Se recomienda planificar clases, utilizar nuevas estrategias, asignar tareas a nivel de estudiantes y capacitar a los docentes en nuevas estrategias psicopedagógicas para corregir problemas de aprendizaje.
Multi-level framework for optimal operation of gasifier system utilising crop residues from small and medium-scale farms
Authors: Osei Isaac , Addo Ahmad , Kemausuor Francis
Published: December 2023

Lack of techno-economic framework for optimal gasification and the identification of critical parameters for optimal operations is one of the major challenges restricting the gasification of crop residues. This study aims to develop an optimal techno-economic framework for the gasification of crop residues from clustered small/medium-scale farms. The developed model was applied to a case study in Adiembra, a farming community for a 10-kW gasifier engine system. Eight scenarios of individual feedstock and their blends were considered. The results revealed specific fuel consumption ranging from 1.79 – 3.53 kg/kWh. The economic analysis showed marginal profitability except for rice husk and straw which are not profitable. At the current grid electricity price, the minimum level of subsidies required to ensure the financial viability of the feedstocks is within the range of 30 – 70 % of the investment cost based on the various feedstock scenarios considered. The study revealed individual feedstocks with the best technical and economic prospects for optimal gasification to be cocoa pod husk, maize stalk and husk, maize cobs, rice straw and rice husk in the order of best to worst. The use of feedstock blends generally improved the overall syngas characteristics and financial viability. A total number of farms ranging between 107 – 532 are required to be clustered within a radius of 0.74 – 2.12 km with a cluster radius greater than 3.91 km not being financially viable. The fraction of each feedstock type in the blends were optimised with corresponding increase in syngas generation within the range of 9 – 35 % and decrease in the required number of farms within the range of 30 – 57 %. The outcome of the study demonstrates that sustainable gasification of crop residues for minigrid electricity generation requires co-gasification of various residue types, valorisation of by-products and increase in the current feed-in-tariff rate in Ghana.
IMPRESSÕES DOCENTES ACERCA DO PROJETO APOIO À APRENDIZAGEM À DISCIPLINA DE FÍSICA, NO CAMPUS DE PARAUPEBAS DO IFPA
Authors: Trovão Ana Alzira Fayal , Pena Gueive Astur
Published: December 2023

O objetivo maior deste trabalho é relatar as experiências vivenciadas com o projeto Apoio à Aprendizagem, promovido pelo Instituto Federal do Pará – Campus Parauapebas. Salienta-se que esse projeto visa a colaborar com o melhoramento dos estudos, bem como do desempenho escolar dos alunos matriculados no ensino médio integrado, oferecido pela instituição federal acima mencionada. Para mais, um dos pontos de relevância deste trabalho é a relação entre o aluno-monitor e os colegas de classe nesse processo de ensino-aprendizagem. O projeto perdurou por três anos, de 2017 a 2022. A pesquisa foi estruturada com base nos relatos de experiência docente em relação ao período de vigência do projeto em questão. Os dados relatados neste trabalho apontam que os resultados obtidos com o projeto Apoio à Aprendizagem foram sumariamente positivos, uma vez que pode ser notada a diminuição do insucesso dos alunos monitorados e o estreitamento da relação entre alunos-monitores e alunos monitorados. Em relação aos docentes, o projeto propiciou maior aproximação entre professores e alunos, bem como suscitou reflexões profundas no que compete aos saberes da prática pedagógica.
AVANÇOS NA TERAPIA MOLECULAR-ALVO PARA O TRATAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE PULMÃO
Authors: Medeiros João Vitor Tonet
Published: December 2023

Introdução: O câncer de pulmão é uma das principais causas de morte por câncer em todo o mundo. O tratamento convencional inclui quimioterapia, radioterapia e cirurgia, no entanto, a terapia molecular-alvo emergiu como uma alternativa promissora para pacientes com mutações específicas do tumor. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é revisar os avanços recentes na terapia molecular-alvo para o tratamento do câncer de pulmão. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura para identificar estudos relevantes sobre a terapia molecular-alvo para o tratamento do câncer de pulmão. Foram incluídos estudos clínicos e revisões sistemáticas publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Resultados: Os avanços na terapia molecular-alvo têm levado a uma melhora significativa na sobrevida e na qualidade de vida dos pacientes com câncer de pulmão. Os inibidores de tirosina quinase e os inibidores de checkpoint imunológico são os principais tipos de terapia-alvo utilizados no tratamento do câncer de pulmão. Vários alvos moleculares foram identificados como críticos no desenvolvimento do câncer de pulmão e as terapias moleculares direcionadas a esses alvos têm mostrado sucesso significativo em ensaios clínicos. Os inibidores de tirosina quinase (TKIs) direcionados a mutações específicas como o EGFR e o ALK, por exemplo, têm demonstrado eficácia e são agora amplamente utilizados no tratamento de pacientes com câncer de pulmão avançado. Além disso, novas terapias moleculares, como inibidores de BRAF e ROS1, estão sendo testadas em ensaios clínicos e mostram potencial para melhorar ainda mais os resultados dos pacientes com câncer de pulmão. Conclusão: A terapia molecular-alvo emergiu como uma opção promissora no tratamento do câncer de pulmão. Com uma melhor compreensão da biologia molecular do câncer de pulmão, novas terapias estão sendo desenvolvidas e os resultados dos ensaios clínicos são encorajadores. No entanto, mais pesquisas são necessárias para desenvolver terapias mais eficazes e personalizadas para cada paciente com câncer de pulmão.
ODONTOMA - DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND TREATMENT: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Jerônimo Edilaine Oliveira da Costa , Gomes Manuela São José , Vicente Eliane Cristina , Tempest Leandro Moreira
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Odontoma, or harmatoma, is one of the most common benign odontogenic anomalies affecting individuals in the first two decades of life, sometimes later. As for etiology, the literature reports that trauma, infection, or genetic alterations may be involved. Diagnosis is made through routine imaging exams and the findings can be classified as compound or complex odontomas. The treatment is surgical and may include orthodontics and endodontics as co-participants. Objective: To establish criteria for the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology, which is of great relevance to general practitioners and other related areas. Methodology: The criteria for diagnosis and treatment of this pathology, obtained in the light of the scientific knowledge available in the various nationally and internationally recognized scientific media, are discussed here. Conclusion: It can therefore be concluded that the semiotechnique involved, the early diagnosis involved both locally and structurally, as well as the treatment plan often involving inter- and multidisciplinarity, will decisively result in a favorable prognosis provided that all the criteria in the scientific bases compiled here are met.
SUPERPOPULAÇÃO PENAL, PRISÃO CAUTELAR E REINCIDÊNCIA: AS APAC’s COMO SOLUÇÃO DE UM PROBLEMA BRASILEIRO HISTÓRICO
Authors: Carneiro Fernanda Rodrigues de Paula , Silveira Rodrigo Gonçalves de Assis
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem como objeto de estudo apresentar como a precariedade do sistema prisional brasileiro e o não cumprimento eficaz das funções da pena acarretam a superpopulação, gerando as rebeliões nos presídios. O estudo perpassa pelas penas aplicadas desde a Antiguidade até a análise do atual Estado Democrático de Direito que trata os presos de forma mais humanizada, assegurando-lhes direitos e garantias vedando práticas arbitrárias e cruéis pelo Estado. A superpopulação atualmente apresentada mostra que o risco não é somente para os encarcerados ou para o Estado, porém para a população em geral. As causas desse fenômeno se pautam principalmente pelo fato do não cumprimento das funções da pena pelo Estado brasileiro, que geram a reincidência tornando-se um círculo vicioso. Como alternativa, o estudo trouxe exemplos sobre as APACs (Associações de Proteção e Assistência aos Condenados) que têm se mostrado mais eficazes na recuperação dos presos, com taxas de reincidência menores quando comparadas aos presídios estaduais.
ANALISIS SISTEM OTOMATISASI ALAT PENGUPAS TEMPURUNG KELAPA MENGGUNAKAN ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Eko Susetyo Yulianto  , Doddi Yuniardi  , Riyad Basir
Published: December 2023

Coconut is a type of plant from the Arecaceae and the sole member of the margos. This plant lives in tropical areas such as in Indonesia. West Kalimantan, which is one of the islands that has a large area, has the potential for the utilization of this coconut. This potential is utilized as in export needs, but due to the use of traditional technology, namely using a wedge in stripping coconut husk, there is often a delay in the export process, so technology such as a coconut husk peeler with electric power is needed which aims to obtain more stripping time. fast. The research method in the design is done by reading the literature, observation, experimental and descriptive by varying the blade with an angle of 0o and 5o in order to obtain maximum results. Coconuts whose husks are peeled using a coir peeler design with variations in angles have a peeling machine capacity of 333 pieces/hour and 383 pieces/hour. This result is greater when compared to using a wedge with an average stripping time of 180 pieces/hour, so it has a percentage of 0o of 185% and 5o of 212.78% higher, so it can help increase production and help in handling the export process.
A Review on the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence on Building Resilient Infrastructure, Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Fostering Innovation
Authors:   Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Kwara State University Malete, Nigeria, Adedeji Olawale Mokanmiyo , Ayeh Ayomide Abdulbaqi , Adekola Faruk Obasanjo , Precious Alonge Samuel , Joshua Awotundun Oluwagbenga , Oladosu Oluwafemi Timothy
Published: December 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant global impacts across various domains. However, it is evident that certain areas have yet to harness the full spectrum of opportunities AI can provide. This review aims to investigate the transformative effects of AI on diverse sustainable goals, including the development of resilient infrastructure, the promotion of inclusivity, and the cultivation of innovation. By shedding light on previously unnoticed challenges within the realms of industrialization and infrastructure, this study unveils a novel perspective on the potential for an AI-driven industrial and innovative world while preserving and enhancing efficiency
Under the Sign of the Gnesins’ House: Marking the Anniversary of Prof. Malinkovskaya
Authors:   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Belyak Dmitry V.
Published: December 2023

The article explores the life and work of Augusta V. Malinkovskaya, Professor of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music. Prof. Malinkovskaya is known for her outstanding contribution to preserving the Gnesins’ academic legacy. As a student, she inherited the artistic, pedagogical, and research approaches of her teachers—E.F. Gnesina and A.D. Alekseev, and has been developing and promoting this knowledge throughout her own music career. The research is based on Prof. Malinkovskaya’s works, including the most recent ones published in 2022, as well as her memoirs, and archival materials from Elena Gnesina’s Memorial Museum-Apartment. The analysis provided insights into Malinkovskaya’s repertoire during her time as a student of the Gnesin State Musical and Pedagogical Institute. Built around the works of Romanticism and music produced by the 20th century Russian and foreign composers, her repertoire is a balanced combination of conceptuality and virtuosity. Prof. Malinkovskaya is the author of several research and methodological writings. Among them are Two Artistic Concepts of Romantic Pianism: Etudes in the Works of Chopin and Liszt; Bartok’s Microcosmos; B. Bartok’s Educational Approach and Its Relevance Today: Evidence from Microcosmos; Piano Intonation in Teaching and Performing Music, and many more. All her writings are marked by analytical sophistication and underpinned by personal performing experience. Prof. Malinkovskaya’s research is practice-oriented. She takes an integrated approach to exploring musical training, musicology and performance. The same principle is reflected in many of her other works discussing the life and work of her teachers, the phenomenon of the Gnesins’ music education and its state of the art. Today, Prof. Malinkovskaya contributes to the preservation, continuous development and transmission of the Gnesins’ traditions to younger generations ensuring the continuity of the Gnesins’ House and its history.
Musical, Artistic, and Teaching Approaches of M.I. Fikhtengolts and V.O. Rabey: Relevance for Today’s Art of Violin Playing
Authors:   Maimonides State Classical Academy, Kazanskaya Tatyana N. ,   Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music
Published: December 2023

The article is dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Mikhail I. Fikhtengolts (1920–1985) and Vladimir O. Rabei (1922–2009)—professors of the Department of Violin and Viola with an outstanding track record of effective teaching in Gnesin music education institutions. Both of them were trained by and continued the traditions of the famous Russian teacher Abram I. Yampolsky, who produced a plethora of first-class performing musicians with a global impact. Tatyana N. Kazanskaya (1937–2021) was Mikhail Fikhtengolts’s student and Vladimir Rabei’s wife. Paying tribute to the memory of people dear to her, she shares interesting facts of her creative biography and reveals the details of their unique approach to teaching. Through retrospective analysis, she makes an attempt to get insights into the originality of performing, artistic, and aesthetic principles of the two iconic musicians. Her analysis shows similarity and, at the same time, apparent individuality of the two approaches to student training carefully preserved in a modern setting to encourage their continuity. This solid foundation of the art of violin playing ensured a high level of skill in all the violin students of Gnesin educational institutions. It has become an everlasting quality benchmark in music education in Russia and beyond.
Paris Conservatoire and Development of Violin Performance
Authors:   Moscow regional college of music in honor of S. S. Prokofiev, Podmazova Polina B.
Published: December 2023

The opening of the Paris Conservatoire in 1795 played a huge role in the 19th century development of French and wider European performing arts. The article discusses the uniqueness of violin education in the 18th century France and identifies the reasons for the emergence of the world's first educational institution that provided free tuition to all its students regardless of their social background. The article is supplemented with the Russian language translation of the law on the establishment of Paris Conservatoire and a list of its first professors. The article provides a detailed analysis of the initial stage in the development of violin training associated with the names of such famous French violinists as Pierre Gaviniès, Rodolphe Kreutzer, Pierre Rode, and Pierre Baillot. Their wellcoordinated methodological efforts and commitment to common aesthetic ideals encouraged the development of a very powerful violin school that left the rest of Europe behind. The Paris Conservatoire concentrated the best of the country’s artistic potential, thus shaping the musical landscape of France. It also served as a role model for other secular educational institutions located in Europe’s major musical centers.
Comprensión compleja del teatro: hacia un modelo de investigación-creación
Authors: Rivas Franco Ruth
Published: December 2023

Esta obra es resultado de la convocatoria editorial interna 2023. También es resultado del proyecto de investigación Comprensión compleja de la investigación-creación en teatro, del grupo de investigación en dramaturgia Kaly, y de la tesis de doctorado de la autora en pensamiento complejo de la Multiversidad Mundo Real Edgar Morín, titulada Modelo de investigación-creación para el teatro desde el pensamiento complejo.
Aile Odaklı Yas Terapisinin Kanser Hastası Olan Ailelerde Aile İşlevselliğine Etkisi
Authors: KORKMAZ Burak Can
Published: December 2023

İleri evre kanser tanısı sadece hastayı değil, aynı zamanda hastanın aile üyelerini de etkilemektedir. Paralel olarak bir dizi çalışma, kanser hastası olan ailelerin işlevselliğinde bozulma olduğunu tespit etmiştir. Aile işlevselliğinin boyutları olan ifade gücü, bağlılık ve çatışma çözme etkilenerek aile bireylerinin iyi oluş halinin olumsuz yönde değişmesine sebep olmaktadır. Kanserle karşı karşıya olan ailelerin, palyatif bakım ve yas sırasında aile işlevselliğini iyileştirmeyi amaçlayan bir müdahaleye ihtiyaç duymasına rağmen terapötik yaklaşımların aile işlevselliğini ihmal ettiği görülmek- tedir. Bu noktada, aile odaklı yas terapisi, kanser teşhisi ile başlayan bu zorlu süreç içerisinde risk altında bulunan aileler için önleyici bir müdahale olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu çalışma, aile odaklı yas terapisinin kanser hastası olan ailelerin aile işlevselliğine olan etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla ilk olarak kanser teşhisinin aileler ve aile işlevselliği üzerindeki etkisi açıklanmış, daha sonra palyatif bakım ile yas sürecine değinilmesi sağlanarak aile odaklı yas terapisi literatür bağlamında tartışılmıştır.
Analisis Perkembangan Barang Import Thrifting di Nara Thrift Store Cimahi
Authors: Nurazizah Firda , Firmansyah Ricky
Published: December 2023

Di masa sekarang fashion merupakan kebutuhan setiap orang yang bersifat penting karena fashion dinilai mampu menggambarkan sifat seseorang.  Hadirnya thrift shop menjadikan salah satu alternatif khususnya para remaja untuk bisa mendapatkan fashion sesuai seleranya. Kualitas yang ditawarkan oleh penjual thrift shop tak kalah saing dengan pakaian baru lainnya. Hal ini lah yang perlahan merubah cara pandang masyarakat pada pakaian thrift. Peluang usaha thrift pun semakin terbuka lebar seiring permintaan dan minat yang berkembang pesat dikalangan masyarakat khususnya remaja. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui perkembangan di Nara Thrift, salah satu toko yan g menyediakan pakaian thrift di daerah Cimahi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif karena sifatnya lebih detail dan mendalam terhadap data yang diperoleh. Penelitian ini juga berfokus pada kualitas secara langsung dari narasumber yang dapat menggambarkan pandangan nya secara realistis terhadap perkembangan thrifting. Memulai usaha untuk berjualan barang thrift merupakan sebuah peluang usaha yang menjanjikan. Dimana harga modal yang sangat minim meskipun memerlukan biaya pengiriman dan bea cukai yang lebih tinggi akan tetapi peminat barang thrifting khususnya di cimahi sangatlah banyak terutama di kalangan remaja dan mahasiswa. Thriftingshop menjadi salah satu pilihan alternatif fashion.
La relevancia de Filosofar, investigar y hacer ciencia en los tiempos modernos
Authors: Cortez Chavez Claudia Virginia , Palacios Serna Lina Iris
Published: December 2023

El presente ensayo se propuso reflexionar sobre la persistente relevancia de la filosofía, así como de la investigación vinculadas a las ciencias y lo que ello implica en la modernidad. Si bien a lo largo de las últimas décadas, teniendo de contexto la aparición la tecnología, el acto de filosofar es cada vez más escueto, se ha visto que es, a su vez, cada vez más imperioso que se realice. Por ello, en este documento se busca contribuir a la a resaltar la relevancia de la filosofía en la investigación en las ciencias vinculándolo a las actividades humanas y por ende, también sociales.