bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Configurational Pathways to Breakthrough Innovation in the Digital Age: Evidence from Niche Leaders
Authors: Liao Shuai , Deng Xi , Lu Hui , Niu Luyao
Published: December 2024

Fostering niche leaders to achieve technological breakthroughs has become a national strategic priority in emerging markets in order to overcome technology blockades and drive technological progress. Previous research indicates that achieving breakthrough innovation, particularly for firms with resource constraints, is a multifaceted phenomenon occurring across various levels. Based on the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework, this paper aims to examine the influence of technological, organizational, and environmental factors on the breakthrough innovation of niche leaders in emerging markets from a configurational perspective. Using dynamic qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), we analyzed panel data from 87 Chinese niche leaders (2018–2023) through inter-group, intra-group, and pooled comparisons to uncover distinct configurational pathways to breakthrough innovation. Our findings reveal three effective pathways: an R&D-driven innovation pathway, a digital transformation-driven innovation pathway, and a comprehensive support innovation pathway. Additionally, we identified two configurational pathways leading to the absence of high-breakthrough innovation: the conservative management configuration, and the digital island configuration. Our results underscore the essential role of government subsidies, the complementary impact of digital transformation and R&D, and the restrictive effect of rigid governance structures. Furthermore, these pathways demonstrate significant regional variations and temporal evolution, highlighting the context-dependent nature of breakthrough innovation in emerging economies.
Unrolling the Systematics of a Southeastern Pacific Chiton
Authors: Ibáñez Christian M. , Sirenko Boris
Published: December 2024

The species Chiton echinatus was first described by Barmes in 1824. Subsequently, it has been allocated to several widely distributed genera (e.g., Acanthopleura, Enoplochiton, Mesotomura) within the subfamily Acanthopleurinae. In order to resolve this species’ taxonomic uncertainty, specimens were collected throughout its entire distribution (i.e. from Peru and Chile) and subjected to a series of morphological and phylogenetic analyses. Scanning electron microscopy was used to improve this species’ morphological description, whereas publicly available sequences were used to infer its phylogenetic position. Morphological and phylogenetic analyses suggest that this species merits its own genus, endemic to the Southeastern Pacific. Of the aforementioned genera, Mesotomura appears to be the most appropriate designation. Therefore, it is proposed that the name Mesotomura echinata be restored, and the range of this species be extended to 39° S.
A Novel Method for the Generation of Realistic Lung Nodules Visualized Under X-Ray Imaging
Authors: Peker Ahmet , Sinha Ayushi , King Robert M. , Minnaard Jeffrey , Sterren William van der , Bydlon Torre , Bankier Alexander A. , Gounis Matthew J.
Published: December 2024

Objective: Image-guided diagnosis and treatment of lung lesions is an active area of research. With the growing number of solutions proposed, there is also a growing need to establish a standard for the evaluation of these solutions. Thus, realistic phantom and preclinical environments must be established. Realistic study environments must include implanted lung nodules that are morphologically similar to real lung lesions under X-ray imaging. Methods: Various materials were injected into a phantom swine lung to evaluate the similarity to real lung lesions in size, location, density, and grayscale intensities in X-ray imaging. A combination of n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) and ethiodized oil displayed radiopacity that was most similar to real lung lesions, and various injection techniques were evaluated to ensure easy implantation and to generate features mimicking malignant lesions. Results: The techniques used generated implanted nodules with properties mimicking solid nodules with features including pleural extensions and spiculations, which are typically present in malignant lesions. Using only n-BCA, implanted nodules mimicking ground glass opacity were also generated. These results are condensed into a set of recommendations that prescribe the materials and techniques that should be used to reproduce these nodules. Conclusions: Generated recommendations on the use of n-BCA and ethiodized oil can help establish a standard for the evaluation of new image-guided solutions and refinement of algorithms in phantom and animal studies with realistic nodules.
Religion in political power: a philosophical study on the role of religion in the 2019 elections
Authors: Bolo Andreas Doweng
Published: December 2024

In the sixteenth century, European countries were divided due to conflicts between Catholics and Protestants regarding which religion should govern. The conflict between them ultimately concluded not by granting special rights to a particular religion, but rather by separating the church from the state and strengthening the freedom of religion for everyone. This decision had the consequence of enhancing cross-border human solidarity beyond the barriers of religion, culture, economy, race, gender, and various other divides. The history of Indonesia is marked by dynamics somewhat similar, especially when examining efforts to find the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian nation. The inner atmosphere during the session of the Investigating Body for Preparatory Work for Independence/Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (BPUPK/PPKI) reflects well how the strong and argumentative discourse of the founding fathers led to the agreement to choose Pancasila as the shared philosophy. The founding fathers chose an ideal path for Indonesia by making Pancasila the philosophy, ideology, and foundation of the Indonesian state. Pancasila became the noble covenant of this nation, where within it, all diversity (pluralism) and heterogeneity of this nation are united but not standardized. Religion is one of the diversities and diversities of the Indonesian nation. There are six religions and various belief systems that coexist in Indonesia. In the 2019 general elections, the colors of support left certain traces that are worth reflecting on. From the vote counts of the General Election Commission, this support factor is visibly apparent. Provinces like Aceh and Bali, for example, can serve as references to observe these patterns of support. This is certainly something legitimate in the realm of democracy. However, when we look at various news and sentiments that emerged during the campaign, it is clear that religion was dragged into this practical political arena. This undoubtedly becomes an important reflection for the Indonesian nation in facing the dynamics of religious intertwining with politics.
Evaluating farmer-driven weed management approaches and their impact on paddy yields in Mahaweli system B
Authors: Wijesundara Tharaka Prabhath
Published: December 2024

Mahaweli System B in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, lies in the dry zone’s DL1b agro-ecological region and receives an average annual rainfall of 900 mm. Paddy cultivation is the primary livelihood, supported for over 30 years by supplemental irrigation from the Maduru Oya reservoir. Roughly 35,000 farmers grow paddy across 25,000 hectares during both Yala and Maha seasons, contributing 4.2% of the national paddy production each season, with an average yield of 5.1 tons per hectare, surpassing the national average of 3.7 tons per hectare. To improve yields, Mahaweli System B leverages irrigation infrastructure, skilled extension services, collaboration with agricultural organizations, and strong farmer networks. Awareness programs emphasize high-quality seed selection, optimized land preparation, nutrient-specific fertilization, and safe agrochemical use. Despite comprehensive weed control practices, weeds remain a major challenge, reducing yields by 28-89% and impacting harvest quality. This study aims to identify weed management practices adopted by farmers in Mahaweli System B and to evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing paddy yield, providing insights to strengthen regional production outcomes.
Aderência ao Tratamento Ambulatorial de Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis na Faixa Etária Pediátrica em um Hospital do Oeste Paulista
Authors: Luizari Pietra Cotta , Pereira Nathalia , Facholi Raphaela Sakita Oberlaender Lopes Lima , Cubata Letícia Nakamura , Marques Victor Leonardo Saraiva , Silva Suelen Umbelino da , Mello Júlia Moretti de
Published: December 2024

As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) na faixa etária pediátrica estão em ascensão e impactam o Sistema Único de Saúde devido à alta demanda por leitos em casos de agudização. Este estudo visa identificar os principais fatores que dificultam a adesão ao tratamento ambulatorial de crianças e adolescentes (1 a 18 anos) portadores de DCNT em um hospital do Oeste Paulista. Utilizou-se questionário com 30 perguntas aplicadas a uma amostra de 96 pacientes, com análise pelo Teste Qui-Quadrado. Os principais fatores associados à não adesão incluíram distância ao hospital, esquecimentos de medicamentos e trabalho dos cuidadores. A análise revelou associações significativas entre número de internações e renda familiar, dúvidas sobre medicamentos e recusa ao tratamento. Conclui-se que baixa renda, entendimento insuficiente e recusa dos pacientes são desafios que afetam a adesão ao tratamento.
A relação entre a microbiota intestinal e o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA)
Authors: Matos Leonardo Marinho Jacon de , Frenhan Larissa Ferreira , Merlini Vanessa Vanderléia
Published: December 2024

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é caracterizado pelo comprometimento da comunicação e interação social, bem como pela presença de comportamentos, interesses ou atividades restritivas e repetitivas. Além disso, pesquisas apontam a relação do autismo com desordens no trato gastrointestinal (TGI). Desta forma, esta revisão narrativa buscou verificar, por meio dos bancos de dados do período de 2014 a 2024, a prevalência da relação entre a microbiota intestinal e o autismo — comparando-a com a de indivíduos neurotípicos — e analisando o uso de probióticos como possível auxílio terapêutico, por influenciarem nas condições neuropsicológicas e na diminuição dos sintomas do TEA. Os estudos selecionados refletiam sobre a relação do autismo com a disbiose intestinal e contemplavam estratégias diagnósticas e terapêuticas direcionadas. A partir da análise, observou-se que pessoas do espectro autista apresentam, comumente, alterações no TGI. Além disso, conclui-se que as intervenções na microbiota intestinal podem influenciar positivamente as condições neuropsicológicas e contribuir para a redução dos sintomas do TEA, destacando o uso de probióticos como parte das estratégias terapêuticas no manejo do autismo.
Vitamina C in e out: sinergia entre tópico e oral
Authors: Silva Luísa Carneiro Fidélis , Ladeira Rondinelli de Carvalho , Crespo Juliana Maria Rocha e Silva , Salvath Gabriel Martins , Carvalho Mariana Rosa , Alves Cristiani Cassiano , Monteiro Renan Modesto , Barreto Juliano Gomes , Oliveira Cristiano Guilherme Alves de , Machado Sérgio Henrique de Mattos
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo adotou uma abordagem quantitativa com o objetivo de investigar os efeitos e percepções sobre o uso da vitamina C, tanto de forma tópica quanto oral, em uma amostra de 135 adultos da Universidade Iguaçu/RJ. A pesquisa desenvolveu-se através de um questionário estruturado com dez perguntas fechadas, distribuído online, para coletar dados sobre experiências, benefícios percebidos e desafios enfrentados. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de técnicas estatísticas descritivas, como médias e análise de frequência. A revisão da literatura incluiu artigos relevantes publicados nos últimos 15 anos, obtidos de bases como SciELO e Web of Science. Observou-se que os resultados revelaram que 91% dos participantes conhecem os benefícios da vitamina C, com 56,8% utilizando suplementos orais, principalmente em busca de melhorias na imunidade e em relação ao uso tópico, 61,7% utilizam a vitamina para aprimorar a aparência da pele. A frequência de uso variou, com 63,4% dos usuários orais adotando uma abordagem ocasional, enquanto 47,3% dos usuários tópicos aplicam diariamente. Os achados corroboram a literatura existente, destacando a importância da vitamina C na saúde imunológica e na estética. Este estudo sublinha a necessidade de iniciativas educativas para promover o uso consciente da vitamina C, ressaltando seu papel crucial tanto para a saúde quanto para a beleza. As conclusões apontam para a relevância da pesquisa contínua sobre a percepção pública e a adesão ao uso de vitamina C, visando melhorar o bem-estar da população principalmente em relação aos benefícios antioxidantes e antienvelhecimento.
Angiotomografia de tórax no diagnóstico de tromboembolismo pulmonar: principais achados
Authors: Holanda Nádia Karyne de Lima , Peixoto João Paulo Mendonça , Cabral Mizael Rodrigues , Prado Érika Rosângela Alves , Félix Valtuir Barbosa , Silva Claudia Rebecca Costa Cavalcante , Costa Carmem Lúcia Calheiros , Gomes Thayná Maria Ferro , Ferreira Núbia Valéria , Silveira Rubens Jorge , Leão Sura Amélia Barbosa Félix , Fernandes Katharina Jucá de Moraes , Leite Magnúcia de Lima , Ferraz Arthur de Biase , Silva Sidmary de Oliveira , Silva José Claudio da , Silva Ivan do Nascimento da
Published: December 2024

Justificativa: A detecção de tromboembolismo pulmonar (TEP) normalmente envolve uma combinação de observações clínicas, escores preditivos e exames de imagem. A angiotomografia computadorizada de tórax tornou-se um método amplamente utilizado para identificar TEP. Objetivos: Descrever a importância e os principais achados da angiotomografia de tórax no diagnóstico de tromboembolismo pulmonar. Metodologia: Um total de 41 artigos provenientes das bases de dados PubMed e Scielo foram analisados. Resultados: Dos artigos incluídos no estudo, a maioria dos pacientes foram mulheres. A idade média dos pacientes foi de 59,3 ± 17,1 anos. Entre os pacientes com angiotomografia positiva para TEP foram observados dilatação das artérias pulmonares e trombos, e dos negativos para TEP, foram observadas anormalidades na angiotomografia de tórax em 120 casos, incluindo atelectasia, nódulos pulmonares, derrame pleural e consolidação. Os achados da angiotomografia foram consistentes com um diagnóstico alternativo que explicasse os sintomas do paciente. Os pacientes com angiotomografia positiva para TEP tiveram uma internação hospitalar mais longa em comparação com aqueles com angiotomografia negativa. Conclusão: Concluímos que a maioria dos casos apresentaram resultado positivo para TEP na angiotomografia de tórax. Além disso, a angiotomografia de tórax revelou achados consistentes com diagnóstico alternativo nos pacientes, os quais não haviam sido identificados na radiografia de tórax.
Saúde do homem: qual a incidência e prevalência de neoplasia de próstata no Brasil e quais os desafios do enfermeiro no tratamento
Authors: Oliveira Alexandre Paes de , Souza Márcia Castro de
Published: December 2024

Introdução: A neoplasia de próstata é um dos principais tipos de câncer que afetam homens no Brasil. A incidência e prevalência da doença têm aumentado nos últimos anos, com cerca de 65.840 novos casos estimados para o ano de 2022. Além disso, com o aumento da expectativa de vida da população masculina, o número de casos tem aumentado nos últimos anos. Objetivo: Objetiva-se investigar a incidência e prevalência de neoplasia de próstata no Brasil, bem como identificar os desafios enfrentados pelos enfermeiros no tratamento dessa doença. Método: A metodologia empregada é de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, sendo bastante utilizada por seu potencial de organização, síntese de resultados obtidos em pesquisas, conhecimentos e identificação de lacunas que contribuem na análise crítica de um objeto de estudo proposto de forma ordenada e abrangente. Resultados: Observa-se que, a baixa adesão dos homens no rastreamento do câncer de próstata ocorre principalmente pelo medo e pela pouca informação sobre o assunto, bem como, sobre a importância da prevenção. Logo, torna-se de suma importância a atuação do enfermeiro e de toda equipe de saúde da família, como propagadores de ações de promoção à saúde e prevenção. Conclusão: Em suma, a incidência desta patologia no Brasil é alta e representa um desafio para a saúde pública. No entanto, com a conscientização e o acesso facilitado aos exames preventivos, é possível reduzir a mortalidade e aumentar as chances de cura dessa doença.
Atitudes e práticas de manipuladores e condições higiênico-sanitárias da carne no açougue público da cidade de Toritama- PE
Authors: Silva Rafael Resende , Batista Laryssa Marinho , Gabriella Morais de Aguiar  , Morais Renato Souto Maior Muniz de , Bandeira Jéssica de Torres
Published: December 2024

Imprudências no processo produtivo da carne, sobretudo em açougues e abatedouros, favorecem o acúmulo de sujeira e de restos de alimentos nas superfícies, principalmente das tábuas de corte, e com isso podem culminar na proliferação de agentes infecciosos. Em locais abertos, os cuidados devem ser redobrados, diante disso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo entender o nível de compreensão dos comerciantes deste produto em açougues por meio de visitas técnicas, bem como analisar e inspecionar as suas condições de armazenamento e os aspectos de qualidade. As visitas ocorreram no açougue público do município de Toritama, Agreste pernambucano, nas quais foram realizados alguns questionários para compreensão do comerciante quanto às questões higiênico-sanitárias de manipulação da carne, análise das atitudes e do local e sugestões de aprimoramento para o correto funcionamento. Foi observado também que a vigilância sanitária no local é pouco efetiva. Identificou-se divergências de atitudes entre os entrevistados e diante disso, foram apresentadas soluções e melhorias para ambos, que garantem compreender a importância e a necessidade de praticar o correto, o mesmo se aplica a secretaria de Vigilância Sanitária, que também foi notificada para que implementasse algumas novas medidas.
Potencial biotecnológico e nutracêutico da polpa e do óleo do Piquiá-Amazônico
Authors: Uchôa Brenda Campos , Machado Lucas Campos , Souza Thais Cristina Sá de , Silva Beatriz Almada da , Teixeira Elivelton Pontes , Barroso Adenilson de Sousa , Júnior Antônio Quaresma da Silva
Published: December 2024

O Caryocar villosum, planta nativa da Amazônia, ainda é pouco explorado do ponto de vista biotecnológico e nutracêutico. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo desenvolver e avaliar um alimento funcional e um produto cosmético a partir da sua polpa, amêndoa e óleo. As análises da composição centesimal seguiram as normas do Instituto Adolfo Lutz, e a constituição de ácidos graxos foi determinada por cromatografia gasosa acoplada à espectrometria de massas (CG-EM). Um creme à base de óleo de piquiá foi desenvolvido e submetido a testes de estabilidade (pH, espalhabilidade, viscosidade e temperatura) e à avaliação de atividade antioxidante, medida pelo método DPPH. A análise centesimal indicou que a polpa contém 55% de lipídios e 3,5% de proteínas, enquanto a amêndoa possui 38,5% de lipídios e 10% de proteínas, destacando seu valor nutricional. A composição do óleo revelou uma predominância de ácidos graxos insaturados e saturados, incluindo ácido elaídico (32,4%) e ácido palmítico (27,7%) respectivamente. A formulação do creme com 5% de óleo demonstrou boas propriedades emolientes, embora com pH ligeiramente alcalino. O armazenamento refrigerado mostrou-se favorável à estabilidade da formulação, conferindo melhor espalhabilidade ao creme. A atividade antioxidante significativa do óleo sugere potencial de proteção contra estresse oxidativo. Este estudo reforça o valor do piquiá como ingrediente em alimentos funcionais e cosméticos, promovendo o uso de ingredientes naturais como alternativas que respeitem o meio ambiente. Os resultados obtidos abrem perspectivas para pesquisas futuras que possam explorar ainda mais suas propriedades bioativas e aplicações industriais.
Lombalgia como manifestação inicial de endocardite infecciosa de valva nativa: relato de caso com breve revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Bussular Paulo Meirelles , Lopes Jordana Alícia Silveira , Prohmann Heloisa Neneve , Penalva Rafaela
Published: December 2024

Introdução: Endocardite infecciosa (EI) representa um significativo problema de saúde pública, com uma incidência global estimada em 13,8 casos por 100.000 habitantes anualmente e uma elevada morbimortalidade, de 0,87 mortes por 100.000 habitantes. Relato de caso: Homem, 68 anos, portador de hipertensão e dislipidemia, ex-tabagista, com dentes em mau estado de conservação, foi admitido em hospital terciário do estado de São Paulo com lombalgia há 12 dias associada a perda de força em membros inferiores e febre. Tomografia computadorizada evidenciou abscesso do músculo psoas maior em L4-L5, com crescimento de Staphylococcus aureus nas hemoculturas. Foi aventada a hipótese de EI como foco emboligênico séptico, confirmada com ecocardiografia transesofágica com achado de eco anômalo móvel de 4,3 x 2,5 mm em valva aórtica. Discussão: O primeiro caso de associação de EI com espondilodiscite foi publicado em 1965, e desde então são estudados fatores de risco de impacto na evolução clínica, dentre eles sexo masculino, uso de drogas, diabetes mellitus e infecção por Streptococcus viridans e Enterococcus. Espondilodiscite e abscesso de psoas não aumentam mortalidade nem tempo de internação, entretanto aumentam morbidade do paciente. Conclusão: Apesar de não preencher critérios diagnósticos e de alto risco para EI à admissão, o paciente foi corretamente investigado e tratado precocemente devido alta suspeição clínica, possibilitando completa recuperação sem limitações funcionais.
Importância dos achados da espondilite anquilosante em ossadas humanas contemporâneas
Authors: Mendonça Eduarda Tainá da Silva , Vieira Larissa Ellen Pereira , Santos Ana Karoliny da Paz , Silva Natália Maria de Lima , Magalhães Carolina Peixoto
Published: December 2024

A Espondilite Anquilosante é uma doença de caráter inflamatório, crônico e progressivo que afeta as articulações sacroilíacas, entretando, seu diagnóstico é tardio, necessitando de maiores estudos acerca de seu acometimento da população brasileira. Existem outras ferramentas chamados fatores individualizantes, como as osteopatologias que auxiliam na identificação. A Antropologia Forense é uma importante área na identificação humana, através da construção do perfil biológico de esqueletos humanos. Porém, no Brasil, essa prática possui dificuldades visto que são utilizadas métricas padronizadas estrangeiras. Este estudo busca identificar a prevalência da Espondilite Anquilosante caracterizada pela sacroileíte em diferentes graus em ossadas humanas contemporâneas de ambos os sexos. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo transversal de caráter descritivo, desenvolvido no Laboratório de Identificação Humana e Osteologia Forense e no Laboratório de Antropologia e Osteologia Forense, pertencentes à Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Foram utilizadas 205 ossadas humanas contemporâneas de ambos os sexos. Analisou-se minuciosamente a pelve destas ossadas. Os dados foram agrupados em tabelas e para análise estatística utilizou-se o teste Qui Quadrado e Frequência Relativa. Observou-se a presença da Espondilite Anquilosante em 17 ossadas, prevalentes em ossos do sexo masculino. Nos graus I e III na face anterior e posterior, respectivamente, mostraram-se em maior quantidade, assim como na lateralidade, sendo bilateral na face anterior e do lado esquerdo na face posterior. Este estudo indica associação da Espondilite Anquilosante com o sexo masculino. O presente estudo trouxe a primeira forma de classificação para Espondilite Anquilosante, com intuito de agregar no processo de identificação humana, trazendo benefícios para sociedade.
Tratamento de fratura cominutiva em região mandibular por projétil de arma de fogo: relato de caso
Authors: López Aline Rocha , Oliveira Mateus Ferreira de , Oliveira Maria Júlia Tenório Costa Cinésio de , Nunes Bárbara Myrelle Ferreira , Muniz Danielle Coutinho , Filho Luciano Schwartz Lessa
Published: December 2024

As fraturas mandibulares são consideradas frequentes devido a sua proeminência, sendo uma das principais estruturas a serem atingidas em casos de trauma em face. Essas fraturas ocorrem devido a diversos fatores, como a agressão física por projétil de arma de fogo (PAF) que acaba tendo um impacto maior no paciente, e gerando, por muitas vezes, uma fratura do tipo cominutiva. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de descrever o relato de caso de um paciente vítima de agressão por PAF evoluindo com fratura cominutiva em região de corpo mandibular que teve atendimento inicial no Hospital Geral do Estado em Maceió -AL e posteriormente foi realizado o planejamento para o procedimento cirúrgico no Hospital Veredas- AL. O tratamento proposto foi de osteossíntese com placa de reconstrução 2.4 em região. Como resultado, o tratamento de escolha foi bem sucedido, com preservação do  contorno  facial,  oclusão  restabelecida  e  funções  estomatognáticas preservadas.
Análise da qualidade física em rações para aquicultura de tambaqui (Colossoma macropomun), comercializadas no município de Barreiras, Bahia
Authors: Quirino Éden Felipe da Silva , Rodrigues Cristiano da Silva , Mota Gustavo Ferreira , Barreiros Diego Cabral , Silva Vanessa Bonfim da , Barbosa Emanuela Nataly Ribeiro
Published: December 2024

A aquicultura tem se destacado como uma das atividades agropecuárias de maior crescimento no Brasil, especialmente com a produção de peixes nativos, como o tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum). No entanto, os custos com alimentação, que representam até 85% em sistemas intensivos, demandam atenção à qualidade das rações utilizadas. Assim, o presente estudo tem por objetivo avaliar as características físicas das rações comerciais destinadas ao tambaqui, comercializadas no município de Barreiras, Bahia. Para isso, foi realizado um experimento com quatro marcas de ração mais comercializadas na cidade, utilizando um Delineamento Inteiramente Casualizado (DIC). Foram analisadas as variáveis de cor, resistência física, uniformidade, densidade e flutuabilidade dos pellets, com testes replicados em quadruplicata. Os resultados mostraram que todas as marcas apresentaram cor uniforme. Contudo, diferenças significativas foram encontradas em termos de resistência física, uniformidade, densidade e flutuabilidade. Conclui-se que a escolha adequada de rações com boas propriedades físicas é fundamental para melhorar a eficiência alimentar na aquicultura do tambaqui, reduzindo custos e otimizando a produtividade. No experimento realizado, a marca comercial A atendeu aos parâmetros estatisticamente desejados, enquanto a marca D se destacou negativamente em dois testes, com resultados inferiores aos padrões estabelecidos.
Exploring the Transformative Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Educational Research: K-12 Principals Supporting English Learners
Authors: Gimbert Belinda , Miller Dustin , Moore Raeal , Cristol Dean , Giester Nick
Published: December 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational research marks a significant paradigm shift where AI intersects with educational research from diverse perspectives, emphasizing its transformative potential. By leveraging AI technologies, researchers can transcend traditional limitations, thereby enhancing their capabilities to pose more incisive questions, analyze vast datasets, and refine research methodologies, ultimately leading to more impactful outcomes. Within the context of a research endeavor focused on K-12 principals supporting classroom teachers serving English Learners in the United States, we explore how AI algorithms can refine research questions and augment research methodologies, leading to deeper insights and more informed decisions in educational studies. Innovative techniques for optimizing survey questions and methodologies are discussed, showcasing AI's analytical prowess in unlocking new avenues of understanding and leading to deeper insights and more informed decisions in educational research studies. Through advanced data processing techniques, AI unveils patterns, correlations, and insights that may elude traditional analysis methods. This analytical prowess not only facilitates deeper understanding but also empowers researchers to make more informed decisions. Moreover, AI augments research methodologies by offering innovative techniques for optimizing research questions and methodologies. By harnessing AI's analytical capabilities, researchers unlock new avenues of understanding, leading to more comprehensive and nuanced studies. The realm of AI-driven skill enhancement for researchers is addressed by illustrating the process in the context of a study that seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the strategies principals employ to develop teachers working with English learners. This collaborative approach enriches individual research endeavors and contributes to the collective advancement of research methodologies within the educational landscape. We highlight the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing educational research practices and enhancing outcomes for English learners in the K-12 education system. By leveraging AI, researchers can improve their interviewing techniques, refine performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. AI-powered tools provide real-time feedback and facilitate iterative refinement of practices. This collaborative approach can enrich individual research endeavors and contribute to the collective advancement of research methodologies within the educational landscape.
GenAI Acceptance in Professional Services: The Case of Management Consulting
Authors: Nesemeier Dennis
Published: December 2024

The increasing relevance of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in professional services, particularly in management consulting, and its impact on client services and operations raises the question: “What factors influence consultants’ acceptance of GenAI?” This study explores the intricate factors influencing the acceptance of GenAI, specifically focusing on management consulting. Using an adapted version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the theoretical framework, a mixed-methods approach was employed: Twenty semi-structured interviews and a quantitative survey of 140 consultants reveal insights into consultants’ perceptions and interactions with GenAI. The findings indicate the relevance of performance and effort expectations, social influence, facilitating conditions, and concerns about GenAI’s trustworthiness. Highlighting the complexity of human-technology dynamics, some consultants view GenAI as an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in their career progression, while others report feeling ashamed when disclosing their use of it. This study broadens the scope of technology acceptance research, introduces specific adaptations and extensions of the theory to better fit the GenAI context, and provides practical managerial recommendations.
Mapping Software-Engineering Industry AI Use to Software-Engineering Curriculum: Developing the AI-USE Framework
Authors: Lilholt Addison , Heverin Thomas
Published: December 2024

Estimates predict a global deficit of 4 million software engineers by 2025, further complicated by the software engineering (SE) industry's escalating use of artificial intelligence (AI). To tackle this issue, our research suggests that computer science (CS) curricula in middle and high schools need to be updated to incorporate SE industry segments that significantly employ AI. This strategic curriculum alignment is significant for preparing a workforce equipped to meet future industry demands. Our initial analysis involved reviewing nine international AI education guidelines to evaluate current methods for integrating AI into SE education. The findings indicated a pronounced lack of specific guidance connecting AI applications in the SE industry with educational content. To address this, we performed a systematic literature review of 12 research papers focusing on AI's role across the SE industry, followed by multiple rounds of inductive content analysis. An industry segment was deemed "essential" if it was referenced in 75% or more of the papers' findings.
Through this method, we identified 10 essential SE industry segments for inclusion in CS education: software development, software maintenance, process improvement, software economics, knowledge management, project management, software testing, software security, quality assurance, and deployment and operations (DevOps). These findings led to the creation of the AI-USE (Artificial Intelligence Usage in Software Engineering) framework, which maps these 10 key segments to the predominant uses of SE in the industry as identified in the literature. Further inductive content analysis helped us develop subsegments for these essential areas. Ongoing framework development involves refining these subsegments and gathering feedback from industry and academic professionals. We anticipate that the fully developed AI-USE framework will significantly enhance SE education, equipping the next generation of software engineers with the AI proficiency required to address the industry’s evolving demands.
An Exploratory Study on the Role of Generative AI in Designing Educational Board Games
Authors: Amarilli Fabrizio , Timakova Oxana
Published: December 2024

The educational landscape is transforming due to new skill demands, fragmented attention spans, evolving communication patterns, and increased information access. Game-based learning (GBL) has emerged as a potential solution, fostering subject competency and broader skills. However, integrating games into education faces challenges for educators and schools. This study examines Generative AI's (GenAI) role in facilitating board game use in education, based on a case study in an Italian high school implementing a GenAI-enhanced board game for foreign language teaching. Two state-of-the-art GenAI technologies assisted in the whole GBL design process. Findings indicate GenAI can streamline board game integration through flexible rule adaptation, customized artifact production, and rapid content creation, reducing educator workload, as well as extend their capabilities with novel, creative solutions. Benefits are more pronounced when GenAI use is based on an overarching educational strategy. Study's findings have implications for educators and researchers seeking to effectively integrate GBL and GenAI in educational settings.
Governance Considerations of Adversarial Attacks on AI Systems
Authors: Lekota Nombulelo
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into various aspects of daily life, but its susceptibility to adversarial attacks poses significant governance challenges. This paper explores the nature of these attacks, where malicious actors manipulate input data to deceive AI algorithms and their profound implications for individuals and society. Adversarial attacks can undermine critical AI applications, such as facial recognition and natural language processing, leading to privacy violations, biased outcomes, and eroding public trust. The discussion emphasizes understanding the threat vectors associated with adversarial attacks and their potential repercussions. It advocates for robust governance frameworks encompassing risk management, oversight, and legislative measures to protect AI systems. Such frameworks should prioritize AI technologies' confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) while ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Furthermore, the paper examines various strategies for mitigating risks associated with adversarial attacks, including training and continuous monitoring of AI systems. It highlights the importance of accountability among developers and researchers in implementing preventive measures that align with principles of transparency and fairness. Organizations can enhance security and foster public trust by integrating legislative frameworks into AI development standards. As AI technologies evolve, continuous review of governance practices is essential to address emerging threats effectively. This paper ultimately focuses on the critical role of comprehensive governance in safeguarding AI systems against adversarial attacks, ensuring that technological advancements benefit society while minimizing risks.
The Academic Anti-Procrastination Approach: Combining Peer Motivation and Personalized Artificial Intelligence Reminders
Authors: Xiaojiao Duan  , Zhaoxia Yi,  , Yongjia Sun  , Itamar Shabtai
Published: December 2024

Academic procrastination is a pervasive issue that significantly affects college students, leading to increased anxiety, stress, and reduced study efficiency and performance. Despite numerous studies exploring the causes and solutions to reduce procrastination, including the positive effects of peer motivation and technological interventions, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) interventions through peer motivation and smart reminders remains underexplored. In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review on the causes of academic procrastination, the influence of social motivation, and technical interventions aimed at reducing procrastination. Our review revealed a significant research gap regarding the use of AI reminders and peer motivation to help students mitigate procrastination and enhance productivity. To address this gap, we propose an Academic Anti-Procrastination Approach that integrates peer motivation, social interaction, and AI-driven reminders. This approach utilizes the social networks of college students and incorporates AI tools to create a support system designed to reduce procrastination. We conducted an experiment to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach, using a mixed-methods methodology to analyze the results. Our findings suggest that the approach effectively reduces academic procrastination by harnessing the synergistic effects of peer motivation and AI-driven interventions. Quantitative results showed a p-value of 0.0017 in the experimental group, indicating a statistically significant decrease in procrastination scores after the intervention. Qualitative semi-structured interview results revealed that all participants found the personalized AI reminders helpful, with 87% stating that social motivation and interaction motivated them to complete tasks. Additionally, 80% of participants indicated that the concepts behind the approach would be useful in combating procrastination and expressed a willingness to use the approach and join a peer group to reduce their academic procrastination. This study offers practical contributions for combating academic procrastination in college environments. Students can utilize this method to create supportive peer groups and leverage personalized technological support, helping them overcome low efficiency and maintain focus on academic tasks.
Challenges in AI Implementation: Perspectives from Practice and Research
Authors: Kerschbaum Clemens , Dachs Raphael
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an inevitable topic for organizations across various sectors and sizes, offering promising applications as technological accessibility continues to expand. Despite its potential, practical implementation of AI-based Systems remains difficult with particular challenges tied to specific organizational contexts. Often companies invest heavily in AI development but encounter problems such as failure to achieve market readiness of the prototype or the systems struggling to deliver expected benefits. These setbacks often stem from flawed implementation strategies, excessive reliance on technology, or inadequate integration into existing organizational frameworks. Therefore, this paper addresses these challenges encountered at different phases of AI implementation projects. To this end, we initially conduct a Rapid Structured Literature Review (Armitage and Keeble-Allen, 2008), examining the literature on AI implementation cases and associated scholarly reviews. Extending the initial analysis, we experiment with AI driven document analysis as a means to integrate findings of a greater amount of publications into the review. The literature review is subsequently complemented by insights from our own consultancy experiences from the field of AI consultancy. The paper gives an overview of the most salient challenges in AI implementation projects and points out some approaches to mitigate those challenges. From a methodological standpoint it shows that AI driven reviews can yield similar results as conventional reviews, but may lack some explanatory depth. We find that a combination of manual and automated approaches tends to be the most effective strategy.
Analisis Environment, Social, Governance dan Struktur Kepemilikan Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Dengan Pemoderasi Kekuatan CEO
Authors: Handoko Jesica , Pradinata Ingrid Agustina , Mokoginta Dirgantara Dahana
Published: December 2024

The long-term sustainability of a company really depends on how the company maintains its company value. Companies can increase their value by taking care environmental, social and governance (ESG. An ownership structure that includes managerial ownership and institutional ownership can grow company value. This research is quantitative research which aims to evaluate the components that influence company value. The object of this research is non-financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022 and publishing ESG score data. The sample in this study consisted of 170 samples selected using purposive sampling technique. The data sources used are annual reports along with company financial reports. The data analysis technique in this research uses multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this research show that institutional ownership has a positive impact on company value, while environmental, social, governance and managerial ownership have no impact on company value. The results moderated by CEO power show that the environment, social, governance and ownership structure in terms of institutional ownership and managerial ownership do not have an impact on firm value, indicating that CEO power is not able to strengthen the relationship between environment, social, governance and ownership structure, both institutional ownership and managerial ownership. on company value.
Innovative technology for assessing the degradation of the Earth by sand desertification of soils with specialized processing of space materials
Authors: Apshikur Baitak , Alimkulov Murat , Kapasov Azamat , Toleubekyzy Indira
Published: December 2024

This study provides an assessment of the process of sand landslide degradation of the Abay Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan and space materials (RS-Remote Sensing, GIS-Geographic Information Systems and machine learning data of the soilgrid platform, QGIS Trends). Using the technology of the Earth module and field research, the amount of landslide sand g/kg at a depth of 5 cm was determined and the SDG land degradation target, the land productivity indicator (productivity), the indicator of the impact assessment of the change in the type of surface cover (land cover), the indicator of the change in the carbon stock of soil organic matter (carbon velocity) were calculated in the machine learning module, which uses integrated research to monitor, map and quantify the threat of land degradation. The study was analyzed and obtained between 2015 and 2022 by interpreting data from machine learning images with visual, interactive interpretation. The data of dynamic reverse changes from Sandy and worn areas, in these two stages, were obtained by overlapping the database. The results of the study showed that in the proportion of years obtained, 3009.29 km2 of newly degraded land was formed, and most of the newly degraded land is the area where sand landslides occur, as is known from the quantitative data of the study, it was found that the share of sand landslide degradation of the surveyed 272 410.4 km2 area within 7 years is 4.56 % of the total area. By analyzing the results of the study, some constructive measures were proposed aimed at ecological protection of forest clusters in the North-West of Abay Region and planting new forest seedlings.
Zoning of the territory of Kazakhstan according to trends in changes in the water level of lakes
Authors: Vyruchalkina Tatiana
Published: December 2024

The level of reservoirs is an integral indicator of climate change on a regional scale. Eurasia has the largest area with drainless reservoirs, including several large lakes and the Caspian Sea, the water level in which has been subject to significant fluctuations in recent decades. In order to determine the patterns of these fluctuations and their relationship to climate change, the variability of water levels in the lakes of Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea was studied. Based on the archive of observations of lake levels in Kazakhstan in the period from 1936 to 2021. The characteristics and trends of changes in water levels are analyzed. Of the lakes considered, almost 50 % are drainless and salty. The main results of this study showed that there is a regional heterogeneity of lake level changes on the territory of Kazakhstan. Two large regional groups are distinguished: peripheral and central. The graphs of lake levels in the first and second groups have different interannual variability: pronounced periods of decline and rise, similar to fluctuations in the Caspian Sea in the first case and scattered trends in the second. In recent decades, there has been a general trend for the entire territory of Kazakhstan, first to rise (until 2016–2018) and then to decrease water levels in lakes. In this case, an almost simultaneous and consistent reversal from an increase in the water level to a decrease can be considered as a sign of a large-scale change in the hydrological regime in the arid zone of Central Asia. The above analysis allows us to present the lakes of the drainless region as potential indicators of multiple climatic changes. Fluctuations in the water level in these lakes can provide valuable information about both regional hydrological regimes and changes in global circulation.