bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alunos com necessidades educacionais especiais na educação profissional: uma análise da inserção considerando os indicadores do censo da educação básica
Authors: De Cássia Barreto Goessler Danieli , Ferreira Meletti Silvia Márcia
Published: October 2022

Este estudo procurou responder à questão: de que forma a análise dos indicadores sociais, obtidos por meio do Censo da Educação Básica, contribui para a compreensão da inserção de alunos com necessidades educacionais especiais (NEE) na Educação Profissional Técnica de Nível Médio (EPTNM)? Para responder à problemática proposta recorremos aos microdados do Censo da Educação Básica, no período de 2009 a 2013. Como resultados, encontramos que houve aumento nas matrículas de alunos com NEE na EPTNM na ordem de 170,71%. Porém, quando comparamos ao número total de matrículas, os alunos com NEE não representam nem 1% do total de matrículas de cada ano. No cotejamento com os dados do Censo Demográfico do ano de 2010, em relação à população jovem (15-19 anos) com deficiência, apenas 0,33% tem acesso à EPTNM. Concluímos que o acesso à educação profissional é ainda mais limitado à população com deficiência, apesar do crescente aumento de matrículas impulsionadas pelas políticas públicas de fortalecimento da educação profissional propostas pelo Governo Federal.
O núcleo de acessibilidade como mediador da educação inclusiva em uma instituição pública de educação profissional e tecnológica
Authors: Haas Clarissa , Moro Tatiele Bolson
Published: October 2022

O presente estudo propõe uma reflexão sobre a implementação da política de educação inclusiva em uma instituição pública de ensino da Rede Federal. O contexto geral de análise trata-se do Instituto Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica do Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS). Como contexto, analisa-se a atuação do NAPNE – Núcleo de Atendimento às Pessoas com Necessidades Educacionais Específicas – como agente mediador da inclusão escolar na Instituição. São mapeadas as iniciativas realizadas pelo NAPNE no ano de 2019, sob a gestão de um grupo de servidores envolvendo docentes, técnicos e estudantes do ensino médio e superior. São explicitadas as possibilidades e limitações do órgão como proponente da educação inclusiva. O percurso metodológico de base qualitativa se dá por meio do estudo documental, estatístico e da narrativa de algumas ações realizadas pelo Núcleo, com foco nos eixos: pesquisa, ensino e extensão. As tecnologias assistivas são descritas como “elo” entre as ações dos três eixos e sustenta a possibilidade de eliminação de barreiras para acesso ao conhecimento. Como resultados, aborda-se a relevância das ações do Núcleo para estabelecer um canal de comunicação entre a comunidade acadêmica e externa em torno da meta da inclusão plena. Também se aborda a importância do Núcleo para o fomento de uma comunidade profissional que assume o seu fazer no cotidiano como premissa para a aprendizagem reflexiva acerca dos processos escolares inclusivos. Logo, conclui-se que a atuação do Núcleo colabora com o amadurecimento dos dispositivos institucionais em análise, a favor da educação inclusiva.
Profissional intérprete e tradutor em Língua Brasileira de Sinais na educação profissional e tecnológica federal
Authors: Xavier Abner Silva , Da Silva Michele Oliveira
Published: October 2022

O intérprete e tradutor da Língua Brasileira de Sinais regulamentado pela Lei nº 12.319/2010 - é um profissional novo no mercado de trabalho brasileiro. Apesar de já atuar, há muitos anos, em ambientes religiosos, foi somente por meio da promulgação da lei que houve a sua inserção no cenário educacional com Classificação Brasileira de Ocupação. Esse trabalho objetivou compreender a inclusão desse profissional nas unidades federativas da região sudeste por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e de coleta de dados documental e bibliográfico. Realiza-se análise pormenorizada do Programa Nacional para a Certificação de Proficiência no Uso e Ensino da Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Prolibras) e editais de contratação do tradutor e intérprete na região selecionada. Os resultados apontaram quatro pontos para refletir sobre a atuação dos Tradutores e Intérpretes de Língua de Sinais (TILS) nos Institutos Federais pesquisados: 1) a necessidade de oferecer mais formação inicial e continuada; 2) o ingresso tardio no cargo de Tradutor e Intérprete de Linguagem1 de Sinais Brasileira no Instituto Federal; 3) nível da carreira (nível médio e superior); 4) em relação ao número de vagas destinadas ao ingresso desses profissionais nos Institutos Federais. Considera-se que, na profissão de interpretação da Língua Brasileira de Sinais, há muitas inquietações ainda não resolvidas. O resultado deste trabalho contribui para que haja uma reflexão sobre os pontos elencados no contexto educacional.
Estratégias utilizadas por três professoras de Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) do IF Baiano: relatando experiências
Authors: Mahl Eliane , De Oliveira Patricia , Zutião Patrícia
Published: October 2022

Esta pesquisa caracteriza-se como relato de experiência e tem por objetivo descrever as estratégias utilizadas enquanto professoras de AEE em três campi do IF Baiano: Alagoinhas, Catu e Serrinha. Tais estratégias são pautadas em três pilares: diálogos, sensibilização e direcionamentos específicos para o AEE, de maneira que seus resultados tem apontado que é imprescindível propiciarmos espaços de discussões e compreensões sobre a importância de todos os profissionais da instituição, estudantes, pais e/ou responsáveis que se propõe a pensar e agir sob o viés inclusivo conhecerem o aporte teórico, legal, clínico, pedagógico, instrumental, social e humano que são necessários para a efetividade da inclusão, pautados especialmente no respeito às diferenças advindas da diversidade humana.
Mosaico: etapas do desenvolvimento profissional docente
Authors: Bacila Maria Sílvia
Published: October 2022

Este trabalho discorre sobre as diversas etapas e experiências contributivas à formação do professor, depreendendo dessa narrativa o conceito de desenvolvimento profissional docente. Tem como objetivo enunciar os diferentes fatores que colaboram para o desenvolvimento profissional do professor. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa (TRIVIÑOS, 2006), com objetivo descritivo, pois visa descrever as características da formação de professores e seus encadeamentos, o que implica em analisar os processos formativos do professor em suas origens, suas relações e suas mudanças. A estratégia de coleta de informações pauta-se em investigação bibliográfica. Os principais teóricos que sustentam a análise desta pesquisa no que se refere à formação de professores são Alarcão (2018), Imbernón (2010), Marcelo e Vaillant (2009). Quanto às questões relativas à experiência e às crenças do professor, sustentam essa investigação Josso (2010), Madeira (2005), Pajares (1992) e Schein (2009). Quanto à aprendizagem do adulto professor, embasam o trabalho Visca (1987, 1991) e Placco e Souza (2006). Foi possível depreender desse estudo as etapas profissionais e suas determinações na prática docente, bem como a manutenção de crenças ao longo do processo formativo e a necessidade de um processo dialógico na formação continuada para acenar a algum arquétipo de mudança. A reunião das diversas experiências constitui um mosaico único, de colorido próprio para cada profissional, possível de receber novas peças e dar novas cores.
Apresentação do Dossiê
Authors: Filietaz Marta Rejane Proença , Silva Rosilene Lima da , Nascimento Suzete Viana
Published: October 2022

Apresentação do Dossiê: A educação profissional na perspectiva inclusiva: práticas e resistências no contexto atual.
MUNIZ-OLIVEIRA, Siderlene (org.). Linguagem e trabalho educacional: textos e trabalho docente. Campinas, SP: Pontes Editores, 2019.
Authors: Valentini Antonio Carlos
Published: October 2022

Resenha do livro: MUNIZ-OLIVEIRA, Siderlene (org.). Linguagem e trabalho educacional: textos e trabalho docente. Campinas, SP: Pontes Editores, 2019.
Gestão de sala de aula e de conteúdos: saberes experienciais mobilizados por professores iniciantes de Geografia
Authors: Mendonça Larissa Katarina , Machado Laêda Bezerra
Published: October 2022

Este artigo analisa os saberes experienciais mobilizados por professores iniciantes de Geografia. Os saberes docentes são múltiplos, provêm de fontes diversas e levam em conta a natureza subjetiva do professor. O artigo resulta de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa desenvolvida com três docentes iniciantes de Geografia da Rede Estadual de Pernambuco. Esses professores foram entrevistados e tiveram suas práticas observadas. Os dados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os achados revelaram nas práticas dos docentes investidas contrárias às características mais tradicionais de ensino. O repertório de saberes experienciais se manifestou de modo mais explícito na gestão da sala de aula e no trato aos conteúdos específicos da Geografia. Frente aos resultados, sugerimos que os saberes experienciais docentes sejam mais reconhecidos e problematizados nos cursos de licenciatura em Geografia.
As relações sociais entre Estado e autores na produção de livros didáticos
Authors: Martins Manoel Ayusso
Published: October 2022

Observando-se em que medida os princípios de valorização da história dos afro-brasileiros, enunciados na Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (LDB) e nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para Educação das Relações Étnico-Raciais (DCNERER), são veiculados em livros didáticos de História (8º ano), analisa-se as relações sociais legitimadas pelas coleções e a natureza da mudança do discurso produzido no Estado. Para tanto, a teoria de Basil Bernstein é utilizada. Os resultados indicam que os princípios veiculados nos livros não correspondem aos enunciados na LDB e nas DCNERERs, evidenciando-se (1) o elevado grau de recontextualização dos princípios oficiais e em direção oposta à valorização da história dos afro-brasileiros, (2) os relativos espaço e autonomia a nível de produção de textos didáticos dos quais os autores gozam, e (3) a relação entre formação acadêmica dos autores e o conteúdo que produziram.
Gestão do tempo e a organização da instituição escolar
Authors: Lermen Sabrina , Petró Vanessa
Published: October 2022

O artigo aborda a gestão do tempo dos estudantes a partir da organização da instituição escolar, embasado em autores como Giddens, Bauman, Han, Laval e Lück. Buscou-se investigar de que modos a organização do sistema escolar influencia a percepção dos alunos sobre a gestão do tempo e sua implicação nas diferentes esferas de suas vidas e identificar a influência do tempo e da organização escolar para alunos e para a gestora escolar. Trata-se de um estudo de caso com estudantes do nono ano e com a gestora de uma escola de Ensino Fundamental. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida através das seguintes etapas: definição do tema/problema e objetivos; estudo teórico; produção dos dados por meio de um grupo de discussão com os estudantes e de uma entrevista com a gestora; análise da empiria com o aporte teórico. Percebeu-se que alguns mecanismos da organização da escola interferem na gestão do tempo, sendo o principal, a rotina escolar que se estende para além da escola; a relação com o tempo é marcada pela produtividade e otimização.
First DNA-based record of Arachnocephalus vestitus Costa, 1855 (Orthoptera: Mogoplistidae) from Georgia
Authors: Arsenashvili Eka , Bulbulashvili Natalia , Japaridze Lasha-Giorgi
Published: October 2022

The widespread Mediterranean cricket, Arachnocephalus vestitus (Orthoptera: Mogoplistidae), is hereby reported as a new record for Georgia. In total, four females have been examined in 2020 and 2021, of which three specimens have been collected, and the information on the fourth one is based on photographic evidence. Cytochrom oxydase I (COI) barcoding further validates our finding.
The BBC and culture wars
Authors: Grayson Debs , Mills Tom , Schlosberg Justin
Published: October 2022

The participants explore the role of culture wars in the decline of BBC editorial standards. They discuss accusations that the BBC is in thrall to the 'woke', while noting a long history of pressure to conform from the Conservative Party, and the recent series of partisan editorial
appointments. They also note the BBC's relentless delegitimation of the left, particularly in reporting on Jeremy Corbyn. They discuss the demographics of BBC staff, who tend to be uncritical liberals, seeing the legitimate political spectrum as being circumscribed by the space between the
Guardian and the Daily Mail. Issues discussed include Brexit, Covid, trans issues, anti–vaxxers, the war in Ukraine, strikes, the monarchy and antisemitism, all of which the BBC discusses within a fairly narrowly defined range of acceptable positions, and with little opportunity
for genuine dialogue. It can be difficult to defend the BBC against attacks from the right. A different frame of reference for the conversation would be to argue for more democratic structures for the BBC – and for the recognition that public broadcasting needs to be independent from
the power structure.
Téléprésence, hyperconnexion et placement judiciaire
Authors: Haddouk Lise , Piron Nathalie , Missonnier Sylvain , Vlachopoulou Xanthie
Published: October 2022

Dans le cadre du placement judiciaire d’un enfant/adolescent, l’élaboration d’une mise à distance peut permettre d’éventuels remaniements psychiques chez lui mais aussi au sein de sa famille et amener des modifications concernant sa place symbolique dans la structure familiale. Ce travail psychique spécifique, prenant appui sur une mise à distance physique, se trouve modifié à l’ère du numérique par l’interférence des gradients de présence qu’amènent les possibilités de communication à distance.
Psychosexualité du porno et #porn sur les réseaux sociaux
Authors: Haza Marion
Published: October 2022

Depuis l’émergence du numérique, les représentations classiques de la sexualité se sont déplacées sur la toile. Ainsi, le porno est apparu, avec ses images de plus en plus trafiquées. Aujourd’hui, enfants et adolescents se retrouvent sans filtre face à ces images, parfois traumatiques. Comment les réseaux sociaux traitent-ils ces images pour les protéger ? Quelles sont les évolutions du porno ? Que penser de l’émergence du #porn sur les réseaux, au regard de l’entrée dans le monde adulte ?
Deux personnages… en quête d’auteur
Authors: Zafeiropoulou Maria
Published: October 2022

L’exploration d’un cas clinique va nous permettre d’aborder les enjeux mais aussi les achoppements dans le processus de subjectivation chez l’adolescent. Ce dernier, confronté à l’altérité interne et externe, tente d’assurer sa continuité identitaire tout en se transformant. Nous allons montrer comment la rencontre thérapeutique, en tant qu’espace transitionnel, peut favoriser le jeu identificatoire et l’union progressive des parties clivées de la personnalité en cours de subjectivation.
Thérapie sur la toile et gâteau à l’araignée
Authors: Givre Philippe
Published: October 2022

L’analyse des entretiens thérapeutiques en distanciel avec une préadolescente démontre la singularité des formes prises par le transfert dans ce dispositif spécifique. En faisant converger la sensorialité de la dynamique transféro–contre-transférentielle sur le faisceau du spéculaire et la parole, l’aménagement des séances en visio altère la portée du registre sémiotique au profit de la signification. Ce type de dispositif opère un traitement différent de l’excitation pulsionnelle avec le risque de favoriser une forme d’hystérisation et d’excitabilité.
Modélisation et simulation de fils de pensées : affiner son deadbot grâce à l’introspection
Authors: Galmar Bruno
Published: October 2022

Nous nous intéressons au cas où une personne de son vivant cherche à préparer son Afterlife numérique en créant et validant un simulateur de son espace mental. Nous présentons le travail pionnier du mathématicien Ulf Grenander (1923-2016) qui a modélisé et simulé ses fils de pensées en combinant mathématiques, informatique et introspection. Nous comparons le simulateur de fils de pensées de Grenander, aux deadbots, ces agents conversationnels censés suppléer le défunt dans ses conversations avec ses proches. Nous explicitons pourquoi l’approche de Grenander permet d’affiner les deadbots.
Sociologie de la viande artificielle
Authors: Xu Yi Bing , Li Quancai , Zhang Jun
Published: October 2022

Résumé  : Pourquoi l’avènement de la viande artificielle suscite-t-il ces questions ? « Qu’est-ce que la viande artificielle ? », « Quelles sont les attentes de la société par rapport à la viande artificielle ? », « En quoi les experts et les universitaires sont-ils en désaccord ? » On tente de comprendre ce qui rend la viande artificielle si « problématique » à l’heure actuelle. Est-ce parce qu’elle est principalement motivée par des intérêts économiques, une idéologie du « politiquement correct », la promotion de la protection de l’environnement, qu’elle est le résultat d’une « recherche interne » et beaucoup d’autres raisons ? Il n’existe que peu d’études et d’analyses sociologiques approfondies sur la viande artificielle, pourtant celle-ci est susceptible d’apporter des changements significatifs dans notre vie sociale. En effet, peut-être sera-t-elle la « nourriture du futur » la plus proche de notre société actuelle.
Association of body mass index and intestinal (faecal) Streptococcus in adults in Xining city, China P.R.
Authors: Ma M. , Su J. , Wang Y. , Wang L. , Li Y. , Ding G. , Ma Z. , Peppelenbosch M.P.
Published: October 2022

Body mass index (BMI) and gut microbiota show significant interaction, but most studies on the relationship between BMI and gut microbiota have been done in Western countries. Relationships that are also identified in other cultural backgrounds are likely to have functional importance. Hence here we explore gut microbiota in adults living in Xining city (China P.R.) and relate results to subject BMI. Analysis of bacterial 16s rRNA gene was performed on faecal samples from participants with normal-weight (n=24), overweight (n=24), obesity (n=11) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) (n=8). The results show that unweighted but not weighted Unifrac distance was significantly different when gut microbiota composition was compared between the groups. Importantly, the genus Streptococcus was remarkably decreased in both obese subjects and subjects suffering from T2D, as compared to normal-weight subjects. Accordingly, strong association was identified between the genus Streptococcus and BMI and especially Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophiles was a major contributor in this respect. As previous studies have shown that Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophiles is also negatively associated with obesity in Western cohorts, our results suggest that this species is a potential probiotic for the prevention of obesity and related disorders.
Identifying the volatility spillover risks between crude oil prices and China's clean energy market
Authors: Nong Hao , Guan Yitan , Jiang Yuanying
Published: October 2022

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the global economy has been hit hard, and the development of renewable energy and energy transitions has become a common choice for all countries. The development of clean energy firms has become a hot topic of discussion among scholars, and the relationship between the stock prices of clean energy firms and the international crude oil market has attracted more attention. In this paper, we analyze the volatility connectedness between crude oil and Chinese clean energy firms from 2016 to 2022 by building time-varying vector autoregressive models with stochastic volatility components and time-varying spillover index and dynamic conditional correlation GARCH models. The results of the shock effects analysis show that international crude oil volatility had a significant short-term positive impact on Chinese clean energy firms during the COVID-19 outbreak period. Regarding spillover analysis, firms with large total market capitalization tended to be the senders of volatility spillovers, while smaller firms were likely to be the recipients. In terms of dynamic correlation analysis, the correlation between international crude oil and each clean energy firm was found to be volatile, and the dynamic correlation coefficient tended to reach its highest point during the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, from the optimal portfolio weighting analysis, it is clear that all optimal weights of international crude oil and medium clean energy firms will increase during an epidemic outbreak, and that more assets should be invested in clean energy firms.
On fractional state-dependent delay integro-differential systems under the Mittag-Leffler kernel in Banach space
Authors: Mallika Arjunan M. , Mlaiki Nabil , Kavitha V. , Abdeljawad Thabet
Published: October 2022

The existence of Atangana-Baleanu fractional-order semilinear integro-differential systems and semilinear neutral integro-differential systems with state-dependent delay in Banach spaces is investigated in this paper. We establish the existence findings by using Monch's fixed point theorem and the concept of measures of non-compactness. A functioning example is provided at the end in order to illustrate the findings reached from the theoretical study.
An efficient hybridization scheme for time-fractional Cauchy equations with convergence analysis
Authors: Aldosary Saud Fahad , Swroop Ram , Singh Jagdev , Alsaadi Ateq , Nisar Kottakkaran Sooppy
Published: October 2022

In this paper, a time-fractional Cauchy equation (TFCE) is analyzed by using the q-homotopy analysis Shehu transform algorithm (q-HASTA) with convergence analysis. The q-HASTA comprises with the reduced differential transform algorithm (RDTA). The solution of TFCE is represented in the series form by using the q-HASTA scheme. The TFCE is transformed into algebraic form for finding the general solution efficiently. This provides a compact form solution with minimized error. There are three key outcomes of the work. First, the small size of input parameters by the RDTA transforms into the subsidiary equation so that it takes short time to solve. As the second advantage, the structure of the problem is reduced by controlling the solution series; hence the characterization of the solution becomes classified for finding the particular solution. The third advantage of this work is that the approximate solution with absolute error approximation for the fractional model of the problem is handled by using a generalized and efficient scheme q-HASTA. These outcomes are illustrated by graphs and tables.
Projection of Cancer Incidence and Mortality From 2020 to 2035 in the Korean Population Aged 20 Years and Older
Authors: Hong Youjin , Lee Sangjun , Moon Sungji , Sung Soseul , Lim Woojin , Kim Kyungsik , An Seokyung , Choi Jeoungbin , Ko Kwang-Pil , Kim Inah , Lee Jung Eun , Park Sue K.
Published: October 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the current patterns of cancer incidence and estimate the projected cancer incidence and mortality between 2020 and 2035 in Korea.Methods: Data on cancer incidence cases were extracted from the Korean Statistical Information Service from 2000 to 2017, and data on cancer-related deaths were extracted from the National Cancer Center from 2000 to 2018. Cancer cases and deaths were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition. For the current patterns of cancer incidence, age-standardized incidence rates (ASIRs) and age-standardized mortality rates were investigated using the 2000 mid-year estimated population aged over 20 years and older. A joinpoint regression model was used to determine the 2020 to 2035 trends in cancer.Results: Overall, cancer cases were predicted to increase from 265 299 in 2020 to 474 085 in 2035 (growth rate: 1.8%). The greatest increase in the ASIR was projected for prostate cancer among male (7.84 vs. 189.53 per 100 000 people) and breast cancer among female (34.17 vs. 238.45 per 100 000 people) from 2000 to 2035. Overall cancer deaths were projected to increase from 81 717 in 2020 to 95 845 in 2035 (average annual growth rate: 1.2%). Although most cancer mortality rates were projected to decrease, those of breast, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer among female were projected to increase until 2035.Conclusions: These up-to-date projections of cancer incidence and mortality in the Korean population may be a significant resource for implementing cancer-related regulations or developing cancer treatments.
Prevalence and Predictors of Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Indonesia
Authors: Nurokhmah Siti , Middleton Lucinda , Hendarto Aryono
Published: October 2022

Objectives: Poor complementary feeding practices have consistently contributed to the burden of child undernutrition in Indonesia. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of the time of the introduction of solid, semi-solid, and soft foods (ISSSF), minimum dietary diversity (MDD), minimum meal frequency (MMF), and minimum acceptable diet (MAD).Methods: We analyzed 4804 last-born infants aged 6-23 months from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey, which employed multistage cluster random sampling. The outcomes were calculated based on the 2021 World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund guidelines. The predictors of the 4 complementary feeding indicators were assessed using multivariate Poisson regression with robust variance adjusting for potential confounders and study design.Results: The prevalence of ISSSF, MDD, MMF, and MAD was 86.1%, 54.3%, 71.8%, and 37.6%, respectively, with younger children less likely to meet 3 out of the 4 outcomes. Parental education, the presence of a birth attendant, and maternal media consumption were among the predictors of MDD and MAD. Children from families with higher income were more likely to meet MDD than those from low-income households (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR], 1.16; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05 to 1.28). Living in an urban area was positively associated with MMF (aPR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.15) and MAD (aPR, 1.12; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.24). In eastern regions, the prevalence of children achieving MDD and MAD was lower than in those living in Java and Bali.Conclusions: It is crucial that more attention and efforts are made to improve the recommended practices throughout Indonesia, since the prevalence of adequate complementary feeding practices remains low.
Understanding the influence of filler type and asphalt binder content on the moisture and fatigue resistance of asphalt mortars
Authors: Tauste R. , Hidalgo A.E. , García G.M. , Moreno-Navarro F. , Rubio-Gámez M.C.
Published: October 2022

An adequate moisture resistance is a key element to guarantee the durability of asphalt materials. This paper identifies the influence of filler typology and bitumen content on the mechanical response of asphalt mortars before and after water action. Two fillers were evaluated: Portland cement and Calcium carbonate, along with different contents of a penetration bitumen (B35/50). Stiffness, ductility, and fatigue were evaluated through a new protocol for asphalt mortar samples using a 3-point-bending test on DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer). The use of Portland cement presents higher stiffness, lower ductility, and improved fatigue and water resistance compared to Calcium carbonate. It is also possible to optimize bitumen content based on fatigue results. Content beyond the optimal reduce variations after water action but compromise fatigue resistance. Lower content leads to a poorer performance in both terms. This methodology enables asphalt mortar characterisation as a tool to optimise the design of asphalt materials.
Emotional Experience and the Senses
Authors: D'Angelo Lorenza
Published: October 2022

This paper investigates the nature of emotional experience in relation to the senses, and it defends the thesis that emotional experience is partly non-sensory. In §1 I introduce my reader to the debate. I reconstruct a position I call ‘restrictivism’ and motivate it as part of a reductive approach to mind’s place in nature. Drawing on intuitive but insightful remarks on the nature of sensation from Plato, I map out the conditions under which the restrictivist thesis is both substantive and plausible. I then present two arguments against it. The first argument, which I lay out in §2, draws on recent empirical results in emotion research to show that restrictivism cannot be reconciled with the possibility of knowledge of one’s own emotional state by acquaintance. The second argument, which I present in §3, individuates a claim on which most contemporary theories of emotional valence converge and uses it to demonstrate that restrictivism has a false implication: it must deny that valence is experientially felt.
Note sur Rome et l’Empire dans le livre III des Entretiens
Authors: Lévy Carlos
Published: October 2022

Cet article traite de la problématique présence
de Rome dans le livre III des Entretiens. À la suite du travail de
Corinne Jouanno, l’article entreprend de commenter le relatif silence
dans lequel est laissée l’Vrbs au sein des Entretiens : espace expérimental
d’humanité, Rome n’est qu’un décor à peine esquissé. Cette absence a
en réalité une vocation critique, celle de faire tomber les masques :
Rome n’est aucunement le royaume de la raison. Le propos se concentre
ainsi sur trois figures de la Ville. Celle-ci est d’abord la ville
hostile à la philosophie, un espace dans lequel la philosophie n’est
guère appréciée, parce qu’il en inverse la pratique, parce qu’ensuite
les Romains ne la comprennent guère, parce qu’enfin Rome dessine un
espace de pouvoir rongé par la corruption. Rome n’est en outre qu’une
ville parmi d’autres : Épictète travaille à déconstruire la position
de celle qui a pu passer pour le centre du monde, notamment en
évoquant son lourd passé, dans la destruction de Corinthe. Rome,
enfin, est le siège d’un empereur anti-sapiens, dont la prétendue puissance doit
être remise à sa juste place. L’empereur n’est pas l’analogue du sage,
pas plus que Rome n’est un lieu accueillant pour la philosophie.
Self-Assessment and Rational Reflexivity in Epictetus
Authors: Inwood Brad
Published: October 2022

This article explores Epictetus’ views about the importance of self-knowledge and self-assessment in his ethics, with special emphasis on book 3 of the Discourses and especially 3.22. Further, it argues that Epictetus developed a theory of rationality which makes forms of reflexivity central to it. It further argues that, though probably inspired by Plato’s dialogues, this theory was original to Epictetus and was not anticipated by earlier Stoics. The role of the Delphic injunction to ‘know thyself’ is important throughout.
Traquer les reptiliens, dévoiler la vérité
Authors: Robert-Rimsky Théophile
Published: October 2022

On trouve sur Internet des communautés qui partagent les preuves de l’existence d’une race d’humanoïdes reptiliens, dont le but est d’asservir et de dominer la race humaine. Ceux qui se sont éveillés à la réalité du complot se font appeler « chercheurs de vérité ». En explorant différentes ressources textuelles et vidéographiques, cet article essaie de reconstituer le trajet qui mène de l’ignorance du complot au savoir. Il tente de montrer comment une entité cachée devient « surperceptible », visible partout, et comment les chercheurs de vérité démontrent l’existence d’humanoïdes reptiliens. Il propose que les reptiliens, invisibles, deviennent trop visibles une fois mise en place une certaine forme d’enquête, qui joue comme un révélateur de la réalité du complot. Enfin, il invite à s’interroger sur ce que signifie la dynamique de ces communautés, autour de l’enquête qui démontre l’existence d’un invisible.
Principals' Perceptions of Online Teaching and Learning in School After the Outbreak of the Pandemic
Authors: Kong Siu-Cheung , Tina Ma Yunsi
Published: October 2022

The current study aims to analyse school leaders' understanding and expectation of, and support for, online teaching and learning during and after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the theory of reasoned action (TRA) framework, the authors designed a questionnaire and collected 319 responses from school principals about their views on online teaching and learning. Structural equation modelling revealed that principals' understanding was significantly associated with their expectations and support. Together with a thematic analysis, this study indicated that school principals understood online teaching and learning. The most expected item was students' ownership and access to a suitable device for online learning. Principals were willing to support students' self-regulated learning through online teaching. They appealed for more support for the infrastructure needed to ensure teachers' and students' privacy and security in online teaching and learning. They had suggestions for teacher development to tackle learner diversity in the online mode.
Understanding Government Leadership Styles and Approaches Through Smart and Adaptive Leadership Models
Authors: Aridi Amalisha Sabie
Published: October 2022

Mass shootings, COVID-19, political partisanship, and natural disasters have made government leadership more challenging and more complex. Unfortunately, the government's current leadership development approaches have been under resourced, ineffective, not comprehensive, and not fully infused with the concept of the public stewardship and public trust. This paper explores an understanding of leadership and its application to government through an exploration of leadership models from emerging research and the literature. The value of this approach is to take a plethora of dispersed complex models and combine them in a context suitable for a smart, needed, and relevant discussion.
A Vulnerabilidade e a Resiliência do Idoso no Consumo de Crédito
Authors: Dantas Tanan Keven Victor , Coelho Pedro Felipe da Costa
Published: October 2022

Esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de compreender as experiências de vulnerabilidade enfrentadas pelos idosos no consumo de crédito. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa a partir de 15 entrevistas com idosos consumidores. As pressões individuais, familiares e macroambientais foram evidenciadas, em função da idade, baixo letramento e persuasão de amigos e parentes. Além disso, foi retratado que as instituições financeiras adotam práticas nocivas contra o consumidor idoso. As necessidades básicas de consumo, como compra de alimentos e quitação de dívidas, serviram de eventos disparadores para as eventuais experiências de vulnerabilidade. Todavia, foi constatado que os entrevistados são resilientes ao consumir esse serviço, buscando evitar as experiências de vulnerabilidade.
Technical Surfactant Effect on Precipitation Method of Glutinous Rice Flour Filler Size Reduction
Authors: Takarini Veni , Asri Lia Amelia Tresna Wulan , Djustiana Nina , Hadi Bambang Kismono
Published: October 2022

Most of the materials used in dentistry contain fillers as part of their composition to modify their chemical and mechanical properties. Filler size reduction needs economic and environmentally friendly materials to control the viscosity on a simple precipitation method using surfactant. Technical surfactants with more affordable prices also could develop filler size reduction. The study aims to analyse different technical surfactant effects on the glutinous rice flour precipitation method of filler size reduction used as an organic filler in dental applications. Precipitation technique is used by preparing the mixture by adding glutinous rice solution of bi-distilled water or sodium hydroxide with different 4% technical surfactant (Span 80 and Tween 80) dropwise to absolute ethanol. Samples were centrifuged at 3000 and 6000 rpm, then washed and characterized using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). As the result of this study, a size reduction of 714.8 nm with spherical and rod-like shapes could be generated from glutinous rice flour with the addition of Span 80 technical surfactant in 3000 rpm centrifugation speed for organic filler materials using sodium hydroxide solvent. This study suggested an opportunity for the country’s available source improvement in determining dental materials viscosity and its reinforcement.
Inhibitory Effect of Medicament Camphorated Parachlorophenol to Bacteria in Chronic Apical Abscess
Authors: Prisinda Diani , Malinda Yuti
Published: October 2022

Chronic apical abscesses are triggered by bacteria belonging to the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus genus. The use of adequate endodontic treatments and materials is essential for long-term performance treatment. Camphorated parachlorophenol has high antibacterial activity, evaporating continuously and diffusing throughout the root canals. This study aims to determine the inhibitory effect of camphorated parachlorophenol on Staphylococcus and Streptococcus in a chronic apical abscess. This experimental study using the well-diffusion test and the Davis and Stout inhibitory zone classification. Six Staphylococcus and one Streptococcus isolated from the apical abscess root canal are used in this study. The 50% and 75% camphorated parachlorophenol with chlorhexidine gluconate 2% as a positive control and Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a negative control were test the sensitivity of bacteria Staphylococcus cohnii, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Staphylococcus warneri and Streptococcus salivarius. The inhibitory zone diameter was calculated for each concentration and bacteria. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus genus were found to be 100 percent highly susceptible to camphorated parachlorophenol, while Staphylococcus genus were 50 percent and 75 percent extremely susceptible. The inhibitory zone of camphorated parachlorophenol 50 percent was slightly higher than the inhibitor zone of camphorated parachlorophenol 75 percent. The highest significant ratios of camphorated parachlorophenol 50 percent and 75 percent inhibitory zone were found in Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri, and Staphylocccus saprophyticus. Antibacterials in chemical compounds affect bacteria through three mechanisms: damaging cell membranes containing lipids, modifying proteins, or modifying DNA. In conclusion, camphorated parachlorophenol as a medicament has an inhibitory effect to Staphylococcus and Streptococcus genus. Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus warneri, Staphlyococcus saprofiticus, Staphlococcus haemoliticus, Staphlyococcus cohnii, Staphlyococcus hominis, and Streptococcus salivarius were highly susceptible to camphorated parachlorophenol 50% and 75%.
An Investigation into the Dynamic Nature of Food Security Using Markov Switching Models
Authors: Kodithuwakku A. N. , Edirisinghe J. C.
Published: October 2022

People are considered to be food secured when they have adequate access to food which helps to maintain their health lives. Food availability, access, utilization and stability are the four main facets of food security. Rather than dropping over time, food insecurity has become a repetitive problem. This research was led to study the state transition behaviors in the four dimensions of global food security (Availability, Access, Utilization and Stability) by creating a two state (Crisis and Success) Markov-switching model. Markov Switching Model is a method applied to explore structural changes of nonlinear time series. In this study Markov Switching Auto Regressive Model was used because the data used were lower frequency data. Secondary data were obtained for five main regions in the world (Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) and one sub region (South Asia). Results highlighted that growth rate of food availability was high in developing regions than developed. America, Asia, and South Asian regions showed longest time period in crisis state in accessibility to food. Utilization of food in South Asian region was in the crisis state and in European region it was in the success state. Asian region showed the highest stability in other three dimensions of food security. African region has to face a long-lasting food insecurity in all four dimensions. American, Asian, European and South Asian regions have to face food insecurity not critically in terms of food availability, but in the case of access, utilization and stability. Therefore, this study emphasizes that to eradicate food insecurity all four dimensions should be considered and appropriate policies and investments should be made.
Factors Influencing the Business Success of MSMEs in Sri Lanka: The Empirical Evidence from Kurunegala District
Authors: Madhushani R. D. T. D. , Athauda A. M. T. P. , Wijeyewardena H. M. S. L.
Published: October 2022

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector plays a major role in Sri Lankan economy. It immensely contributes to regional development, employment generation and poverty alleviation and hence, this sector has been identified as the backbone of the Sri Lankan economy. The focus of this study was to identify the factors affecting the business success among MSMEs in Sri Lanka. Based on the survey of 150 entrepreneurs, the study discloses that marketing, technology, access to capital, government support and infrastructure affect the business success significantly and positively. The results of the ANOVA and t-test revealed that origin of enterprises and the education level significantly affected the business success. It further explained that the educational background did not give applicable skills for running the business. These findings suggest that, to be a successful MSME, the owner of the MSME should pay more attention to improve their marketing strategy, to acquire and demonstrate advanced sophisticated technology, and to get capital access. Other interested parties with development of MSMEs such as government agencies, business development services, and business supporting institutes should also be prepared to offer the assistance with relate to those aspects.
An Index Based Approach to Assess the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case from 32 Asian Countries
Authors: Aloysius N. M. , Abeynayake N. R. , Wijeyewardena H. M. S. L.
Published: October 2022

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been recognized as important to the economy in terms of their considerable contribution to GDP, employment generation, regional development and poverty reduction. Firms in SME sector are less dynamic and underdeveloped as against large scale enterprises in the Asian Countries. This creates the need for more efficient and professional government policies for SMEs to upgrade and strengthen this sector to meet the expectations of the countries in the region. In this study, the levels of SME development in Asian countries were measured under six core policy intervention areas; enabling environment, modern appropriate technology, culture and skills development, access to finance, market facilitation and infrastructure development, by developing six indices. Secondary data for SMEs in 32 Asian countries were collected from the World Bank’s Enterprise Survey and indices were constructed using Principal Component Analysis. Results mainly highlighted that most of the Asian countries have well developed business enabling environment, infrastructure and satisfactory levels of access to finance However, the usage of modern technology by SMEs was found wanting. Culture and skills development and market facilitation were critical in most countries. On that account, the governments of developing nations in the Asian region should conceive better policies for SMEs to uplift marketing facilities, to strengthen the culture and skills of employees working in SMEs and also to provide better knowledge on modern technology. When considering the overall development of SMEs, China was the leading country closely followed by Thailand and Malaysia. Yemen was the country with least developed environment for the SME to thrive.
Replacing the Chemical Fertilizer Through Eco-Friendly Technologies Developed for Paddy Cultivation: How Much Farmers are Willing-To-Pay For?
Authors: De Silva L. H. N. , Lakmali C. D. A. , Jayasinghe-Mudalige U. K. , Dharmakeerthi R. S. , Dandeniya W. S. , Balasooriya W. K.
Published: October 2022

Bio-fertilizer is one of the Eco-Friendly Technologies (EFT) developed through a multi-phased project to reduce the quantity and frequency of Chemical Fertilizer (CF) usage in paddy farming. What factors trigger farmers to adopt EFTs in the field, and more importantly, the “role of economics” in adoption of such technologies is, however, not yet fully understood. This study explores the outcome of an economic analysis carried out to determine the willingness-to-pay (WTP) of farmers, as potential end-users, for Bio-fertilizer. Structured questionnaire-based, face-to-face interviews were conducted aiming a set of paddy farmers (n=120) registered with a multi-stage, multi-criteria project in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala Districts to collect data. Choice Experiment (CE) method was employed to elicit farmers’ Marginal Willingness-To-Pay (MWTP) for the deliverables of the product. The estimates from Conditional Logit model revealed that certain attributes, including ‘high nutrient solubilizing rate’ (i.e. the highest value of Rs. 908 per acre), ‘promotional activities through farmer meetings’ (Rs. 749 per acre), ‘low environmental damage’ (Rs. 471 per acre), ‘powdered form of fertilizer’ (Rs. 458 per acre) and ‘availability through private markets’ (Rs. 320 per acre) possess a significant relationship with farmer’s WTP. The outcome of the study implies that the farmers, in general, exhibits positive attitudes and willing to pay relatively high prices for eco-friendly attributes associated with EFTs like Bio-fertilizer, but needs to expose a modified product according to farmer preferences to offset short-term benefits of chemical fertilizer use.
Is the Willingness to Pay Affected by Beach-Related Attributes? Hedonic Pricing Approach for Valuing Environmental Amenities
Authors: Jayasekara K. D. De. S. , Gunaratne L. H. P.
Published: October 2022

Hotel room pricing in the tourism sector is a major application of the hedonic pricing method. This study predominantly focused on investigating whether room rates of hotels and guest houses in Hikkaduwa show the value of environmental amenities of the beach. Developing the hedonic pricing model used data from 72 hotels and guest houses, using a multiple linear regression. The explanatory power of the model was strong with an adjusted R2 value of 0.803. The results lent support to the view that both non-environmental and environmental characteristics of hotels and guest houses, including the environmental amenities in the Hikkaduwa beach, influence the room rates. The significant non-environmental characteristic variables were having a swimming pool, a minibar, the internet access to the room, air conditioning in the room and the size of the room. The presence of a swimming pool increases the room rates by 73.7 %. The significant variables related to the environmental amenities in the Hikkaduwa beach were having sea view to the rooms and the hotel or the guest house being close to the beach. The room rates of hotels and guest houses with sea view to their rooms were 42% higher than the room rates of hotels and guest houses without that opportunity. Similarly, the room rates were 41.5% higher when the hotels and the guest houses are within 25 m from the beach. Moreover, having a garden with flowering plants was significant. The Marginal Willingness to Pay values for having sea view to the rooms and for being close to the beach were Rs. 2496 and Rs. 2466 respectively. These research outcomes will be useful in the decisions on managing hotels and guest houses in Hikkaduwa.