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On the “How” and the “Why”: Nietzsche on Happiness and the Meaningful Life
Authors: Faustino Marta
Published: September 2024

Nietzsche is commonly interpreted as strongly rejecting and even despising any possible conception (or pursuit) of happiness. And yet, one of the most pervasive topics in Nietzsche’s work is the problem of human suffering, the pursuit of meaning (or purpose) in life, and the possibility of a joyful or affirmative disposition toward existence. In this article, I argue that Nietzsche’s criticism of common conceptions of happiness should be seen as a redefinition, rather than a rejection, of the notion of human happiness, with important implications for contemporary discussions on the topic. I start by addressing three of the main contemporary theories of happiness from a Nietzschean perspective, underlining both the points of convergence and the points of divergence between Nietzsche and each of these accounts. I then gather the conclusions of the previous section, add Nietzsche’s positive claims on happiness and the meaningful life, and sketch what might be called a Nietzschean theory of happiness. Finally, I situate Nietzsche’s position in the contemporary debate on the topic and outline what I take to be his most important contributions to current discussions on happiness, meaning, and well-being in human life.
Speed and Reliability of Touch vs Mouse Inputs in Visual Foraging
Authors: Sauter Marian
Published: September 2024

Traditional visual attention research predominantly employs a visual search paradigm focused on identifying a single target within a scene. This approach, however, may not fully encapsulate the complexities of natural environmental interactions, which often involve multiple decisions and actions. Addressing this gap, recent advancements have introduced touch-screen-based foraging tasks, where participants are required to identify and cancel multiple targets through tactile interaction. Despite its intuitive appeal, the widespread adoption of this methodology has been limited. This article explores the computer mouse as a viable alternative for target cancellation in such foraging tasks. We conducted an experiment comparing search performance between touch and mouse inputs in a visual foraging task, requiring participants to locate and interact with a known target multiple times under various search types. Our findings indicate that while mouse responses are marginally slower, the variance in response times is consistent across both input modalities. Contrary to expectations, we observed no significant disadvantages when employing the mouse as opposed to touch screens. The results suggest that the computer mouse is a competent and underutilized tool in visual attention research, offering a comparable and effective alternative to touch-based devices for complex search tasks.
Geopolitics and geospatial strategies: the rise of regulatory supply chain controls for semiconductor GPN in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
Authors: Aoyama Yuko , Song Eunyeong , Wang Shan-yu
Published: September 2024

In this article, we present an analysis of how East Asian states (specifically, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan) are adapting to the emerging geopolitical contexts of the ‘great powers competition’ between the United States and China. To the extent that the previous literature on GPN/GVC governance included the state as one of the extra-firm actors, geopolitics has not been explicitly dealt with in its role in shaping GPN/GVC governance. We build on the existing research on GPN/GVC governance and propose a shift in perspective, from one of cost-driven to diplomacy-driven governance. Taking the case of the semiconductor industry, we conduct an analysis of native language sources and examine how regulatory supply chain controls are shaping East Asian industrial and trade policies. Specifically, we focus on how East Asian states are negotiating their dependence on the world’s two largest markets, the United States and China, and developing new policy strategies in order to navigate the dual hegemony. The analysis reveals that, while varying strategies are adopted, multilateral alliances of the states are gaining prominence in GPN/GVC governance. We conclude that a more state-centric analysis of GPN/GVC is in order.
A family enterprise: The Shonubis of Ikorodu, 1919–1949
Authors: Boge Faruq Idowu
Published: September 2024

The impact of the Shonubi family on the economic and commercial interrelations between the Ikorodu district and Lagos during the colonial period is indelible. Two prominent personalities, a mother and her son, distinguished themselves in trade, commerce, agro-allied and the transportation sub-sectors of the economy by harnessing indigenous entrepreneurial ingenuity. The mother, Patricia Efun, was not only the «king of women» in the traditional political realm, but she was also indeed a leader in other dimensions. The son, Joseph Shonubi (popularly known as Owolowo), took the opportunity of his mercantile background to make a mark in the business world. However, apart from the personal and family benefits, their entrepreneurial exploits contributed to laying the foundation of post-colonial economic developments in Ikorodu and Lagos. This paper highlights the connections between family wealth and entrepreneurial exploits in the colonial Ikorodu district of the Lagos Colony. It is based on archival materials, oral interviews and newspaper reportage among others.
Could Knowledge of Borderline Personality Disorder Benefit College Campus Mental Health?
Authors: Hersh Richard G.
Published: September 2024

Borderline personality disorder is a common, treatable condition that usually presents in late adolescence or early adulthood. Patients with borderline personality disorder are disproportionately represented in many clinical settings. Early identification and intervention of borderline personality disorder could help address the current mental health affecting young adults. College and university mental health settings have an opportunity to identify borderline personality disorder and to help guide students and families to appropriate treatment. College-based clinicians also have a role in educating campus administrators who may have little or no familiarity with standard borderline personality disorder symptoms or the trajectory of the disorder.
The Development of Psychodynamic Psychiatry in China
Authors: Ren Zhengjia
Published: September 2024

The development of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychiatry in China is influenced by political, economic, cultural, and social ideology. The process of psychoanalysis entering China is also a reflection of Chinese history, mirroring China's transition from conservatism to openness, from focusing on tradition to embracing modernity, and from focusing on community and family to individualism. These changes align with the Chinese continuous exploration and pursuit of integration, adaptation, and individuation in the process of globalization, urbanization, and modernization. This article describes the continuous expansion and development of psychoanalysis and psychodynamics in China parallel to societal changes and how an increasing number of people have begun to engage in psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic practices and research. The author describes challenges to how psychoanalysis can better serve the Chinese people through clinical practice and in-depth research under the country's unique social, cultural, historical, and political background.
The Transformative Therapeutic Relationship: A Challenge and Opportunity
Authors: Glucksman Myron L.
Published: September 2024

The transformative therapeutic relationship is a unique interpersonal and intrapsychic phenomenon between analyst and patient. It occurs within the therapeutic framework, and is characterized by specific boundaries of time, place, and verbal and behavioral interactions. Collectively, these interactions may facilitate mutual trust, caring, respect, and affection between analyst and patient. The shared experience of the transformative therapeutic relationship can result in significant intrapsychic and interpersonal changes for both patient and analyst. Clinical case presentations are provided.
Sequential Activation of Lateral Hypothalamic Neuronal Populations during Feeding and Their Assembly by Gamma Oscillations
Authors: Altafi Mahsa , Chen Changwan , Korotkova Tatiana , Ponomarenko Alexey
Published: September 2024

Neural circuits supporting innate behaviors, such as feeding, exploration, and social interaction, intermingle in the lateral hypothalamus (LH). Although previous studies have shown that individual LH neurons change their firing relative to the baseline during one or more behaviors, the firing rate dynamics of LH populations within behavioral episodes and the coordination of behavior-related LH populations remain largely unknown. Here, using unsupervised graph-based clustering of LH neurons firing rate dynamics in freely behaving male mice, we identified distinct populations of cells whose activity corresponds to feeding, specific times during feeding bouts, or other innate behaviors—social interaction and novel object exploration. Feeding-related cells fired together with a higher probability during slow and fast gamma oscillations (30–60 and 60–90 Hz) than during nonrhythmic epochs. In contrast, the cofiring of neurons signaling other behaviors than feeding was overall similar between slow gamma and nonrhythmic epochs but increased during fast gamma oscillations. These results reveal a neural organization of ethological hierarchies in the LH and point to behavior-specific motivational systems, the dysfunction of which may contribute to mental disorders.
A Virtual In Vivo Dissection and Analysis of Socioaffective Symptoms Related to Cerebellum-Midbrain Reward Circuitry in Humans
Authors: Hoffman Linda J. , Foley Julia M. , Leong Josiah K. , Sullivan-Toole Holly , Elliott Blake L. , Olson Ingrid R.
Published: September 2024

Emerging research in nonhuman animals implicates cerebellar projections to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) in appetitive behaviors, but these circuits have not been characterized in humans. Here, we mapped cerebello-VTA white matter connectivity in a cohort of men and women using probabilistic tractography on diffusion imaging data from the Human Connectome Project. We uncovered the topographical organization of these connections by separately tracking from parcels of cerebellar lobule VI, crus I/II, vermis, paravermis, and cerebrocerebellum. Results revealed that connections between the cerebellum and VTA predominantly originate in the right cerebellar hemisphere, interposed nucleus, and paravermal cortex and terminate mostly ipsilaterally. Paravermal crus I sends the most connections to the VTA compared with other lobules. We discovered a mediolateral gradient of connectivity, such that the medial cerebellum has the highest connectivity with the VTA. Individual differences in microstructure were associated with measures of negative affect and social functioning. By splitting the tracts into quarters, we found that the socioaffective effects were driven by the third quarter of the tract, corresponding to the point at which the fibers leave the deep nuclei. Taken together, we produced detailed maps of cerebello-VTA structural connectivity for the first time in humans and established their relevance for trait differences in socioaffective regulation.
PREPARATION OF INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED AND/OR AUTISTIC YOUNG PEOPLE FOR LEAVING CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Mupaku Wendy M
Published: September 2024

Research on the transition of intellectually disabled and/or autistic care-leavers is still in its infancy globally and there have been no studies on this population in South Africa. This article, therefore, aims to illuminate the experiences of this overlooked group in South Africa, with a focus on how well they are prepared for the transition from residential childcare facilities to young adulthood. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight intellectually disabled and/or autistic young people who were about to disengage from Child and Youth Care Centres in the Cape Peninsula, and their caregivers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: person-centred planning for care-leaving; opportunities for extended care and gradual exits from care; support for interdependent living aftercare; and addressing loss and anxiety related to moving on during the transition. The study highlights implications for policy and practice, including the need for a clear policy framework to support aftercare provision and improvements in care-leaving preparation with a stronger focus on interdependence. Keywords: aging out, autism, care-leaving preparation, intellectual disability, leaving care, transition
Organization of the Work of the School Physics Room within the Framework of the Research Practice of Future Physics Teachers
Authors:   South-Ural State Humanities Pedagogical University, Antonova Nadezhda A. , Tsilitsky Vitaly S. ,   South-Ural State Humanities Pedagogical University
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The authors investigate the problem of professional training of a future physics teacher. The organization of scientific and research training of a future physics teacher requires taking into account the peculiarities of methodological work in the school physics classroom. Methodology. This study reflects the methodological and technological foundations of the scientific and research training of future physics teachers within the framework of the organization and functioning of the school physics room in an educational organization. The article presents the essential characteristics of the scientific and research training of future physics teachers (directions 44.04.01 Pedagogical education, program “Physics. Mathematics”) within the framework of the discipline “School physics room”. Results. A series of research tasks for students performed while working with the school physics classroom in the course of their research activities is described. The criteria for evaluating the physics classroom and the difficulties faced by student trainees are highlighted. Conclusions. The developed set of didactic materials and the proven organization of the course on the discipline “School Physics room” contribute to the formation of professional competencies of future physics teachers.
Feeling through Empathy, Judging through Sympathy: Environmental Ethics and Eco-terrorism in Fiction
Authors: Chinchilla Mora Leonardo
Published: September 2024

This research paper explores the environmental ethics depicted in Kim Stanley Robinson’s latest eco-fictional novel The Ministry for the Future (2020) through an analysis of empathy, sympathy, and environmental justice. It also seeks to challenge the common division of empathy and sympathy reactions from characters as different from those of people in real life situations to theorize a case for how people might better react and understand their role in the face of climatic crisis as a consequence of reading fiction. In so doing, it accentuates the importance of reading environmental literature to awaken readers’ sensitivities and trace paths outside the “planetary crisis” (Ghosh, 2021). Methodologically, it borrows concepts from reading-response criticism (character, empathy, and sympathy) to navigate the fabric of eco-criticism: the ethics of climate change through the injustices portrayed in Robinson’s novel. In addition to this two-dimensional approach, this paper is clearly divided in three main sections. In the first section, I approach empathy and sympathy in various ways including the former being the precursor of the later for rhetorical purposes; that is, it is unique in the making of resonances for readers. Also, I argue that readers are lured to feel empathy through the novel’s imagery and through readers’ predilection to “read minds” (Zunshine, 2006) or take “imaginative leaps” (Sutrop, 2000). The second section inspects unity through climate outrage and nation-wide agency in the aftermath of the Indian heatwave. Such unity scaffolds the last section. The third part searches an ethical dimension to eco-terrorism in the novel given a shift of national intersubjective Indian unity that entitles climate justice to their own hands. This investigation concludes by suggesting directions to an analysis of empathy and sympathy within the realm of realistic, climate fiction.
Testing the Method of Topographic Affinity of Images on Images of the Earth's Surface
Authors:   International Research and Training Center for Information Technologies and Systems of the National Academy of Science and Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine., VOLKOV O.Ye. , DZHEBRAILOV R.Yu.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. In connection with the development of the method of topographic affinity of images, it became necessary to conduct its testing according to the criteria of workability and efficiency. The purpose of the paper is testing of the method of determining the topographic affinity of images based on taking into account the detected special zones on the images of the natural landscape for the autonomous navigation of UAVs. Results. According to the results of testing for three tasks, the method showed its effectiveness at the level of 100%. Conclusions. The method of topographic affinity of images can work with a large number of complex and diverse images of the Earth's surface, which cannot be analyzed by other known methods, and with high efficiency. It can be used to build a system of autonomous navigation of UAVs separately or together with other methods. Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned aircraft complex, autonomous navigation, special points, special areas, method of analysis of special areas of images.
MULTILAYER INDUCTORS FOR INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT INSTALLATION OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS WHEN PRESSING RODS FOR POWER CABLES
Authors:   Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteiskyi ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine, Zharkin A.F. , Goryslavets Yu.M. ,   Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,  Beresteiskyi ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine, Gluhenky O.I. ,   Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, pr. Peremohy, 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine, Belyanin R.V. ,   YUZHCABLE WORKS, PJSC, Avtogenna str., 7, Kharkiv, 61099, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

On the basis of the developed mathematical model, computer (numerical) modeling of electrothermal processes in a multi-layer inductor installation, which is used for heating cylindrical aluminum ingots (blanks) before pressing the wire rod, as a basis for obtaining current-conducting cores of power cables from it, was carried out. Single-phase and three-phase multilayer inductors of the galette type were studied, as a result of which it was shown that the maximum value of the electrical efficiency of such an installation for both inductors is provided by their three-layer winding with a water-cooled copper tube of rectangular section. For both inductors, distributions along the radius and length of the aluminum blanks of the volumetric specific power and the specific linear power of heat release from the eddy currents induced in the blanks were obtained. For a three-phase inductor, such distributions were obtained when feeding it with voltages with phase shift angles of 120 and 60 degrees. The losses in the turns of the inductors and their distribution along the length and layers of both inductors were also studied. Ref. 8, fig. 7, tables 2.
Problems of the Organic Agricultural Production Development as Threats to Ukraine's Economic Security
Authors: Ivanov Roman , Hurtovyi Yurii , Ivanov Kyrylo
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The research is aimed at the mechanisms of solving the identified problems in the development of organic agricultural production against the background of the ongoing Russian invasion. Taking into account the need to increase the volume of such output in response to the demands of world markets, the development of state stimulation tools that have been tested in the EU to help achieve both the individual Sustainable Development Goals and to strengthen the components of Ukraine's economic security, which are currently under constant attack. Design/Method/Approach: Based on the data of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Diia Business, OrganicInfo, and World Bank, we used economic and statistical methods: average, relative values of dynamics, structure, coordination, Le Masne similarity index, Herfindahl-Hirschman concentration index, non-parametric criterion for assessing the tightness of the connection (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient) and graphically depicted the obtained results. Findings: Ukrainian organic production is characterized by imbalance and weak diversification. In 2021, 96.85% of the area of domestic crop production was allocated to the cultivation of grain and oil crops. In 2022, the volume of sales of organic products in the domestic market of Ukraine fell by almost half (-48%). Unlike in European countries, organic products are not a priority for retail trade in Ukraine. The hypothesis about the non-randomness of the correlation between the consumption of organic products and GDP per capita was confirmed: with a probability of 99.9%, there is a direct and strong (0.86) correlation between the indicators. Theoretical Implications: The work identifies the current problems of organic agricultural production and possible ways to solve them, in particular, based on state incentive mechanisms approved in the EU, the introduction of which will strengthen the economic security of Ukraine. Practical Implications: Calculations prove that the reorientation of the Ukrainian producer to the domestic consumer is not a solution to the problems associated with blocking the export of Ukrainian agricultural products until the level of GDP per capita is similar to European indicators. Originality/Value: The development of organic production is one of the priorities of the agricultural policy of the EU from the financial perspective of 2021-2027. It is a direction for realizing Ukraine's competitive advantages against the background of the ongoing Russian invasion. Research Limitations/Future Research: In further research, it is advisable to compare the development trends of Ukrainian organic production with European ones since this article focuses on internal problems. Paper Type: Empirical JEL Classification: Q01, Q14, Q18
A Case Study of Starbucks in Spain: Sustainable Operations Management
Authors: Mehrad Aida , Adiewere Fidelis Chukwuma , Bouzedif Meriem , Rweramila Neema George
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Explore sustainable operations management through a detailed analysis of Starbucks in Spain.
Design/Method/Approach: The study employed research that focused on 33 resources and used methodology by content analysis, which allows the examination of scholarly articles, reports, and publications on corporate sustainability, business model innovation, and supply chain management. This method encourages profound investigations of the discipline's critical ideas and underlying trends.
Findings: The case study's findings provide recommendations for future research, such as encouraging empirical studies to validate theoretical frameworks, exploring contextual factors influencing sustainable practices, and investigating the impact of emerging technologies on sustainable operations. Cross-disciplinary collaborations are also encouraged to foster holistic knowledge of the challenges and possibilities of sustainable business practices.
Theoretical and Practical Implications: This study presents practical insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in sustainable operations management. As the discourse on sustainable business practices evolves, it provides a strong foundation for future investigations to contribute to meaningful advancements in the field.
Originality/Value: According to the Originality, the case study was based on reach, and cases primarily focused on Spain. Future studies should consider more in a global context or the European context of Starbucks.
Research Limitations/Future Research: It is necessary to consider the limitations of this study. Reliance on existing research may restrict the coverage of recent developments, and the selection of sources may introduce potential bias. As the field continues to evolve, new studies may offer additional perspectives.
Paper Type: Conceptual
JEL Classification: M11, M14, Q01, Q56
An Analysis of Contextual Characteristics for the Successful Design and Implementation of a Blended English Learning Program in a Higher Education Institution: A Possibility to Innovate
Authors: Pineda Hoyos Jorge Eduardo
Published: September 2024

Innovations are usually associated with new technologies and applications. When it comes to teaching, the term pedagogical innovation is to introduce something new to improve learning and teaching conditions. This investigation seeks to analyze the characteristics of context to design and implement a pedagogical innovation that materializes into an English program in a blended learning modality. This is a needs analysis study that includes qualitative and quantitative types of information. The participants in the study are students, teachers, and administrative staff. This investigation employs questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and a focus group. The study concludes that to have a sustainable pedagogical innovation, the content should be based on the participants’ academic areas, and the pedagogical innovation should foster the development of critical thinking, academic skills, autonomy, and collaboration.
Ella en París, yo en San José: una lectura analítica, con implicaciones subjetivas, en torno a la novela Corazón que ríe, corazón que llora de Maryse Condé
Authors: Arroyo Araya Helga
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo consiste en un encuentro analítico con la novela “Corazón que ríe, corazón que llora” de Maryse Condé, a partir de la lectura de hermenéutica profunda y etnopsicoanáli­sis, propuesta por Hidalgo (2012), método que construye sentido reconociendo las implicaciones subjetivas en el encuentro con el texto, en triangulación con el análisis de la historia de recepción del texto, la reflexión teórica conceptual y el análisis histórico del texto. Siguiendo lo anterior, realizo una reflexión de la obra, partiendo de una serie de implicaciones, irritaciones, atravesamientos, que entrelazan las escenas de la novela con mi propia historia, de forma que se construye un insospechado viaje entre las migraciones de la autora y las propias. Así se construyen cuatro apartados de resultados que abordan 1. la presentación de autora en donde se sitúa su vínculo con la escritura, 2. la presentación de la obra en razón de su vínculo histórico, 3. la reflexión teórico-analítica desde los ejes de: a. La construcción del Otro, b. Los lugares de lo femenino y c. El cuerpo como lugar de libertad. El texto, que inicia y cierra dando lugar a la contratransferencia, concluye que en los pasajes de la novela se revelan las formas de dominación violentas, en las que opera la matriz de colonialidad del poder desde la interseccionalidad de raza/clase/sexualidad/género, allí la autora realiza una reivindicación de su negritud como fuerza política, en la cual subyace una feminidad negra autodefinida con consciencia de sus condiciones históricas y sistemáticas de opresión.
The Effect of pH and Temperature on The Stability of Anthocyanins from Black Soybean Skin Extracts
Authors: Sunarya Risa Rahmawati , Subarkah Cucu Zenab , Purliantoro Dwi , Taskinih Taskinih , Islamiati Fitri Nur
Published: September 2024

Anthocyanins are natural dyes of purple and red. Anthocyanin dyes are applied in various industries as a drink or food coloring. As natural dyes, anthocyanins have an important role in human health. This research aimed to analyze the stability of anthocyanins from black soybean skin extract at varying pH and temperature. Anthocyanins from black soybean skins are macerated using two kinds of solvents. The solvents are distilled water + 30% citric acid and 70% ethanol + 1% HCl. Maceration was carried out at a temperature of 4℃. Then the anthocyanin was treated at a temperature range of 40-90℃ and pH of 5-9 and its absorbance was measured using UV-Vis’s spectrometry. The concentration of anthocyanin from black soybean skins is from the solvent distilled water + 30% citric acid of 1.992 mg/L, while from the solvent 70% ethanol + 1% HCl it was 1.936 mg/L. The color stability temperature t of black soybean skin extract was carried out at temperatures of 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C. with respective absorbance of 0.274; 0.247; 0.237; 0.227; and 0.214. The higher the temperature, the anthocyanin content decreases. pH test was carried out at pH 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 with respective absorbance values of 1.831; 1,759; 1,229; 1,118; and 1,066. The pH test showed that the higher the pH, the anthocyanin content was reduced, while the application of additional anthocyanin to white agar as food coloring showed that the anthocyanin content was only 0.125. It can be concluded that anthocyanins have good stability at low temperatures and acidic pH.
The Bible and Women: From Text to Image, edited by Guadalupe Seijas, translated by Mónica Ann Walker Vadillo
Authors: Dillon Amanda
Published: September 2024

The Bible and Women: From Text to Image, edited by Guadalupe Seijas, translated by Mónica Ann Walker Vadillo. London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark (2022)
Diecezja żmudzka w 1830 roku w świetle schematyzmu na 1831 rok (1). Schematyzm – edycja źródła
Authors: Hałaburda Marek
Published: September 2024

The presented text is an edition of the schematism of the Samogitian diocese prepared for 1831. The information gathered in it allows one to learn about the state of the Catholic Church, especially its administrative structure in Samogitia before the outbreak of the November Uprising. The collapse of the independence uprising directed against the Russian invaders initiated repressions that significantly limited the Church’s pastoral activities. The material describing the Samogitian diocese at the end of 1830 was divided into three articles. The first includes a critical edition of the schema of the Samogitian diocese published for 1831, along with a discussion of the formation of the rules for preparing Samogitian schemas for printing from the first found catalog of 1787 until the outbreak of the November Uprising. The second will present the administrative structure of the Samogitian diocese and the history of the temples then existing in the Samogitian diocese. The last – third – article will publish data on the diocesan clergy working in the Samogitian diocese on the eve of the outbreak of the uprising, as well as biographies of the priests mentioned in the schema.
Padrões do suicídio na região mais populosa de Alagoas, Brasil, 2016-2018
Authors: Gonzaga Géssyca Luyse Procópio , Silva Alessandra Vieira da , Ferreira Efigênia Ferreira e , Ferreira Raquel Conceição , Brum Evanisa Helena Maio de , Barbosa Kevan Guilherme Nóbrega
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever os padrões do suicídio, relacionando-os com aspectos sociodemográficos, espaço-temporais e relacionados ao suicídio na região mais populosa do estado de Alagoas (AL), Brasil. Métodos: Foi delineado um estudo observacional e retrospectivo a partir de dados de suicídio do Instituto Médico Legal localizado em Maceió (AL), compreendendo os anos entre 2016 e 2018. Por meio de regressão logística binária e múltipla foi determinado um modelo estatístico para identificar fatores associados ao suicídio dentre homens e mulheres. Resultados: Do total de suicídios levantados (n = 172), 71,5% eram de vítimas do sexo masculino. A média de idade nos homens foi de 39,3 anos e de 34,1 nas mulheres. O modelo final de regressão logística identificou que homens pretos/pardos tem 12 vezes mais chances (p < 0,001) de cometer suicídio do que os brancos. Além disso homens tem menos chances de se suicidar por intoxicação exógena (p < 0,001) ou queda intencional (p =0,01) do que por enforcamento. Homens em situação empregatícia apresentaram maior chance de suicídio (p = 0,02). Conclusões: Apesar da complexidade do fenômeno em estudo, foi possível verificar alguns padrões para a região mais populosa do estado de Alagoas. O padrão do suicídio no estado seguiu o cenário nacional, afetando homens, adultos, jovens de etnia negra (preta/parda) em situação empregatícia, além do enforcamento como mecanismo padrão entre os homens. O presente estudo poderá ser base para planejamento de intervenções com foco na prevenção do fenômeno, com foco nos determinantes para o suicídio.
Early and late outcomes of video thoracoscopic versus open approach for bronchiectasis lung resections
Authors: GOMES NETO ANTERO , OLIVEIRA LUCAS CASTRO DE , ALVES FLÁVIO MENDES , NOGUEIRA LEONARDO FREIRE ALVES , OLIVEIRA VANESSA FERNANDES , MEDEIROS ISRAEL LOPES , MARIANI ALESSANDRO WASUM
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the early and late results of surgical treatment of patients with bronchiectasis, comparing the Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) vs. the open thoracotomy (OT). Methods: Observational retrospective study of patients who underwent surgery for bronchiectasis. Patients were divided into two groups according to surgical access OT/VATS. Variables collected included gender, age, preoperative symptoms, etiology, segments involved, FVC and FEV1, type of surgical resection, complications, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Late surgical results were classified as excellent, complete remission of symptoms; good, significative improvement; and poor, little/no improvement. Results: 108 surgical resections (103 patients). OT group 54 patients (52.4%) vs. VATS 49 (47.6%). A high percentage of complications was observed, but no difference between the OT (29.6%) and VATS (24.5%) groups was found. Post-operative hospital stay was shorter in the VATS group (5.4 days) vs. the OT group (8.7 days (p=0.029). 75% of the patients had a late follow-up; the results were considered excellent in 71.4%, good in 26%, and poor in 2.6%. Regarding bronchiectasis distribution, an excellent percentage was obtained at 82.1% in patients with localized bronchiectasis and 47.5% with non-localized bronchiectasis, p=0.003. Conclusions: VATS leads to similar results regarding morbidity, compared to OT. However, VATS was related to shorter hospital stays, reflecting the early recovery. Late results were excellent in most patients, being better in patients with localized bronchiectasis. VATS should be considered a preferable approach for bronchiectasis lung resection whenever possible.
Constructing the cognitive system of innovative talent behavior from the perspective of Qian Xuesen’s Dacheng Aesthetic Thought
Authors: Lu Peng
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The autonomous cultivation of high-caliber talents constitutes a critical focal point and fundamental basis for the successful execution of the “Talent-Driven Nation” strategy. Qian Xuesen’s philosophical thought is epitomized by his Dacheng Aesthetics, representing the core content of Metasynthetic Wisdom. This research draws inspiration from the enlightening discourse on Qian Xuesen’s Dacheng Aesthetics and aims to explore comprehensive approaches for the cognitive and behavioral cultivation of innovative talents. Through a meticulous examination of the elemental foundations underpinning the development of innovative capabilities in outstanding talents, this study proposes a sophisticated structural model conducive to China’s distinctive knowledge systems and the cultivation of innovative thinking among exceptional individuals. Furthermore, this investigation puts forth strategic initiatives geared towards nurturing behavioral creativity and offers substantial recommendations and insightful perspectives aimed at optimizing contemporary university student training models and elevating the overall quality of talent development.
Trabalho e formação profissional nos Hospitais Universitários: impactos nas Residências em Saúde
Authors: Fernandes Rafaela Bezerra , Castro Marina Monteiro de Castro e , Zacaron Sabrina Silva
Published: September 2024

Resumo: Este artigo busca reunir reflexões acerca da relação entre trabalho e formação profissional nos Hospitais Universitários sob gestão da Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH). Partindo-se da compreensão de que inúmeros desafios têm sido identificados para o cumprimento da missão formativa desses hospitais, tendo em vista a lógica gerencialista imposta pela EBSERH, constata-se que as Residências em Saúde são frontalmente impactadas por tal processo, seja através de sua expansão, seja pelas dificuldades dos trabalhadores de efetivação do eixo da formação em seu cotidiano profissional.
Adaptation and validation of the Adherence Barriers Questionnaire for HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ABQ-HIV) for the Brazilian context
Authors: Pereira Míria Dantas , Müeller Sabrina , Santos Victor Santana
Published: September 2024

Despite significant advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV, adherence remains a challenge. While Brazil has validated scales for treatment adherence, few assess treatment adherence barriers. This underscores the necessity for validated questionnaires on adherence barriers to identify patient-specific challenges and enhance strategies for ART adherence. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Adherence Barriers Questionnaire for HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ABQ-HIV), a 17-item questionnaire assessing the adherence barriers to ART, for the Brazilian context and to evaluate its psychometric properties in HIV patients. A methodological study on the psychometric properties and factorial structure of ABQ-HIV was conducted. The study followed seven steps: consent of the original authors, two translations, synthesis of the translations, expert committee, back-translation, pre-test, and reliability test. A high content validity index (0.93) was achieved with the expert committee. The study sample consisted of 230 adults with HIV, with 37.0 (29.3-45.0) years as the median age (IQR), and 52.2% were male. The exploratory factor analysis with a three subscales structure of 17 items showed good interpretability (Bartlett’s sphericity (1167.2 [136]; p < 0.001) and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin = 0.602) and internal consistency (α = 0.76; Ω = 0.76). The fit indicators were satisfactory (χ2 = 89.931; df = 88; p > 0.005; RMSEA = 0.010; RMSR = 0.07; CFI = 0.996; GFI = 0.940; AGFI = 0.907; NNFI = 0.995). The Brazilian version of ABQ-HIV is a potential instrument for identifying specific barriers to adherence to ART in adults living with HIV in Brazil.
Uma articulação conceitual para boas práticas preventivas (ou para a prevenção quaternária)
Authors: Tesser Charles Dalcanale
Published: September 2024

A prevenção é consensualmente defendida, especialmente para as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Porém, dada a proliferação de tecnologias preventivas, não parece defensável estimular genericamente condutas e exames preventivos em profissionais de saúde e usuários. Neste ensaio, apresentamos uma articulação de conceitos, ideias e critérios para a consideração de medidas preventivas, como um roteiro mínimo a ser manejado pelos profissionais (especialmente os da atenção primária à saúde) e gestores. São articulados os conceitos de: prevenção primária, secundária e quaternária; prevenção redutiva e aditiva, estratégias preventivas de alto risco e populacional; medicina baseada em evidências e sua crise contemporânea; princípio da precaução; promoção da saúde, abordagem ampliada e centrada na pessoa e decisão compartilhada. Tal articulação foi concebida visando melhorar a competência na avaliação de medidas preventivas, tornando as decisões clínicas e sanitárias mais criteriosas e menos iatrogênicas quanto à prevenção primária e secundária.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOLIDARITY: A TURN OF THE EXTENSION FACING THE SOCIETY OF MERIT
Authors: RUBIÃO ANDRÉ
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: This article analyzes the role of higher education, especially regarding its new guidelines on extension, to build a more supportive and less competitive society. Firstly, based on the methodology of the reconstruction of social processes, stemming from a bibliographical analysis and the proposition of ideal types, it shows the origins and contemporary influence of the “University Mode 2” model proposed by the sociologist Michael Gibbons, emphasizing his adherence to individual anthropology and an appreciation of meritocracy. Then, the article presents a critique of this paradigm whilst rescuing a solidarity-based anthropology, to think about a higher education project capable of reducing the perverse effects of a competitive society. In this sense, based on the inductive method, I propose a reflection on the ways of accessing higher education and the role and potential of extension activities, particularly from Resolution n. 7, of 2018, which stipulated that such activities should make up at least 10% of the total curricular workload of undergraduate courses. The article concludes that it is possible to reread the thesis of historian Burton J. Bledstein to think of higher education as one of the main mechanisms for transforming society, not in the sense of forming a “culture of merit”, as diagnosed in the 20th century, but in the perspective of an appreciation of the “culture of solidarity”.
PEDAGOGICAL CONTINUING TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING: REFLECTIONS ON THE PLACE OF FACILITATORS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION
Authors: DRI WISLLAYNE IVELLYZE DE OLIVEIRA , SILVA LÉLIA SANTIAGO CUSTÓDIO DA , SILVA FRANCISCO SIDOMAR OLIVEIRA DA , FLORES ANDREZZA SANTOS , SANTOS FRANCIELE DEL VECCHIO DOS
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, there has been an expansion in access to higher education in Brazil. The high demand for distance learning undergraduate courses highlights new ways of accessing higher education and new institutional arrangements in teaching and learning processes. In the context of distance education, the pedagogical work carried out by facilitators becomes important in the students' learning process. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of facilitators about the pedagogical experiences lived in the continuing education of higher education teachers at Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (UNIVESP). The research is qualitative and used a virtual questionnaire for data collection during the first semester of 2023. The research participants recognize the experience of being a facilitator as important in their professional formation, but perceive the practice as an ambiguous task due to the combination of teaching and non-teaching functions. Regarding the training course undertaken by the facilitators, some see it as an initial approach to pedagogical work. For others, the training is merely a source of income. Other facilitators view the training as an important pedagogical experience in their career but point out limitations. Thus, there is a complexity in the facilitator's role, and the existing difficulties in pedagogical practice demand greater recognition of these facilitators' pedagogical work.
Navigating turf wars: disruptions in the politics of bureaucracy in Brazil
Authors: Santos Vinicius
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Turf wars occurring within and between government agencies can lead to conflicts and power struggles as they involve competition for resources, authority, and influence. This study aims to deepen our understanding of intra-bureaucratic disputes within the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (1985-onwards). The research problem is: how do turf wars impact intra-bureaucratic dynamics? We assert that the MFA is not a cohesive entity but rather a site of ongoing disputes. Employing a narrative politics framework and thematic content analysis, we scrutinized a qualitative dataset comprising interviews, memoirs, book chapters, testimonies, and statements to explore these disputes. Through a strategy of revealing cases, we strategically selected instances to elucidate the theoretical foundations presented. The results suggest that the rotation of roles and disputes are focused on the establishment of relationships among diplomats over the course of their careers. Moreover, shifts in the political landscape give rise to novel dynamics in functional mobility.
HOW TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO LINGUISTIC RESEARCH USING VOYANT TOOLS
Authors: Lisboa Joel Victor Reis , Fromm Guilherme
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT This paper aims to demonstrate the productivity of using Voyant Tools (SINCLAIR; ROCKWELL, c2023) - a web environment for text analysis - for pedagogical purposes, especially in (future) lexical researchers training. To do so, we propose discussion rounds and practical activities which can be adapted to different target audiences, from basic education to graduate students. We hope this paper encourages new pedagogical uses of Voyant Tools and also guides teachers who want to introduce students to descriptive linguistic research or to use Voyant Tools as one of their pedagogical resources in classroom.
NÃO IMPORTA SE O EXAME DE PROFICIÊNCIA É EM INGLÊS OU JAVANÊS QUANDO SE É FLUENTE EM GOOGLE TRADUTOR
Authors: Silva Valdir , Pereira Rélenny Vilas Bôas Cerqueira , Seba Adson Luan Duarte Vilasboas
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Desde 1965, os Programas de Pós-Graduação no Brasil têm aplicado exames de proficiência com o objetivo de verificar a capacidade de leitura, interpretação e compreensão de textos em línguas estrangeiras. Nesses exames, a única fonte de pesquisa permitida é o dicionário impresso. Guiado pela teoria dos Sistemas Dinâmicos Complexos, este artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre a relevância desse modelo de exame, no contexto das práticas sociais mediadas por tecnologias digitais que, devido à pandemia da COVID-19, tiveram que se adaptar. A análise foi baseada em 93 editais publicados pelos Programas antes da pandemia (2017-2019) e durante a pandemia (2020-2021). Os resultados mostram que apenas o CEFET-MG, durante a pandemia, propôs um exame em que todas as fontes (analógicas e digitais) foram permitidas aos candidatos.
ECOSSISTEMA DE INOVAÇÃO E TEORIA DAS TROCAS SOCIAIS: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Miri Daniel Hank , Macke Janaina
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Ecossistema de inovação representa uma série de atores que possuem parcerias e envolvimento para disseminar conhecimento e tecnologia. A teoria das trocas sociais é constituída por elementos que incentivam as pessoas a pensarem nos benefícios e riscos potenciais de seus relacionamentos. Visto que há uma lacuna na literatura referente à baixa quantidade de artigos que relacionem ecossistema de inovação com a teoria das trocas sociais, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar as contribuições teóricas e gerenciais e as indicações de estudos futuros de artigos científicos que relacionaram os temas para propor categorias de análise. A revisão sistemática da literatura ocorreu por meio de análise bibliométrica e de conteúdo com auxílio do software Iramuteq®. As categorias propostas foram: planejamento geral; atores do ecossistema; ações dos atores; tecnologia e pesquisa; e características das trocas sociais no ecossistema de inovação. O relacionamento entre atores de um ecossistema por meio de seus profissionais promove interação, confiança, cooperação e colaboração - trocas sociais -, que possibilitam um ambiente propício à inovação. A cooperação para a transferência de conhecimento e o compartilhamento se mostram como oportunidade ou suporte para novos produtos e serviços.