bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Co-producción de bioetanol y bioproductos en procesos intensificados: hacia la factibilidad económica de la bioindustria
Authors: Espinoza-Vázquez Yulissa Mercedes , Gomez Castro Fernando Israel , Romero-Izquierdo Araceli Guadalupe , Sánchez-Ramírez Eduardo
Published: February 2025

Biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass residues provide a sustainable alternative, allowing a second use for waste and replacing fossil fuels. However, the direct profitability of biofuel production is limited, which has led to the approach of simultaneous production of other bioproducts through biorefinery schemes. Among biofuels, bioethanol stands out for its capacity to substitute gasoline in certain percentages. In the case of high value-added bioproducts, furfural and lactic acid can be mentioned. Notwithstanding these options, their viability may be compromised if economically competitive schemes against fossil sources are not established. In this context, process intensification plays a key role, as it could help to have compact processes with reduced energy consumption. This work performs an analysis of the existing proposals in biomass to bioethanol conversion processes, as well as in the purification processes of bioproducts such as lactic acid and furfural, both conventional and intensified. The objective is to highlight the biorefinery scheme and explore the potential of the co-production of bioethanol and bioproducts. The analysis is performed from both, economic and environmental perspectives.
Enhancing Construction Project Labor Productivity in Kenya
Authors: Murianka Senteu ole , Njuguna Mugwima , Wachira-Towey Njeri
Published: February 2025

The effectiveness of labor productivity determines whether building projects are successful locally and internationally. It has proven difficult to increase Construction Project Labor Productivity (CPLP) in both developed and developing countries. This has been largely due to lack of standardized metrics, inadequacy of CPLP management models, lack of CPLP improvement frameworks and complexity of the concept. Without the aforementioned, it becomes difficult or impossible for consumers and suppliers to estimate the precise cost of a project, which can cause project stalling, cost escalation, profit loss, and a loss of confidence in the construction sector. This study was a quantitative cross-sectional survey of a sample of 129 ongoing building projects in Nairobi City County. It measures and relates CPLP and its determinants, develops a CPLP predictive model and synthesizes a framework for enhancing CPLP. The study establishes that two attributes, Project Information Flow (PIF) and Project Materials Flow (PMF), account for 83.5% of the variability of CPLP.  Finally, it sheds light on the use of the framework for CPLP enhancement. The study concludes that better managing the PIF and PMF may significantly enhance construction project labor productivity
NARRATIO BREVIS IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA: FROM THE FIRST ITTIǦĀHĀT TO THE RECENT PRODUCTION OF ḪALDŪN AL-DĀLĪ
Authors:   University for Foreigners – Siena, LOMBEZZI LETIZIA
Published: February 2025

Narratio brevis, in the renewed form of the short story (SS), gained the spotlight in the Arabian Peninsula and played the role of cultural rendez-vous or multaqā in Arabic. Michalak-Pikulska
noted that the short story (qiṣṣa qaṣīra QQ) expresses the awareness and sense of injustice suffered in many contexts. In addition to this, Ramsay and Bū-Ša‘īr summarized some main tendencies of the
short story, spanning from (magical) realism to folklore, up to (refuse of) modernism. War and
conflict are of course found in the Kuwaiti narrative, triggered by the Gulf War events. Al-Ḫarrāṭ
individuated the rise of a new sensitivity (ḥassāsiyya ǧadīda) as the underpinning factor for the
QQ, and he also defined it a phenomenon of transgeneric writing (al-kitāba ‘abra al-naw‘iyya).
Taking into due account all the above, and the historical factors that framed the literary production, this paper traces the main steps and literary developments of the SS in the Peninsula and focuses on the recent production of Khaldoun al-Dali (Ḫaldūn al-Dālī), a young Yemeni writer who is author of very short stories. The aim is to provide an overall but representative outlook of the
literary developments, after al-Faraǧ the Kuwaiti pioneer of SSs in the area.
Aanalisis Perbatasan Laut Antara Peru dan Chili Yang Di Selesaikan Oleh Mahkamah Internasional
Authors: Widia Wiliani Sipayung
Published: February 2025

This study describes the efforts made on the maritime boundary issues that occurred between Peru and Chile. Each began in 1947, where the State claimed jurisdiction and exclusive rights to waters 200 miles from each other's coast. The official dispute that occurred between the two began in 2007 when Peru certified the description of the sea that overlapped between the two parties. This type of research is qualitative. The research method used is descriptive analysis technique. Most of the data was collected through library studies and website searches. The data obtained were then analyzed using a theoretical approach related to International Relations, namely international organizations. The results of the study show that from both countries there were no results that described peace over the dispute that occurred because both countries had different interpretations of the borders they had. The last effort was taken firmly by Peru where the dispute would be submitted to the International Court of Justice in order to obtain peace and a decision on the sea areas of Peru and Chile in accordance with International Law through the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Efecto de la Viscosidad del Mucílago de Nopal y Extracto de Algas en la Corrosión del Acero de Refuerzo
Authors: Hernández Eddisson Francisco , Cano Barrita Prisciliano Felipe de Jesús , Torres-Acosta Andrés Antonio
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo presenta los resultados del efecto de la viscosidad del mucílago de nopal y extracto de algas pardas en el proceso de corrosión del acero de refuerzo. Se prepararon seis soluciones de aditivos naturales y comerciales a diferentes concentraciones. Se elaboraron pastas de cemento conteniendo adiciones orgánicas con relación a/c de 0.60. Se fabricaron prismas de concreto conteniendo varillas de acero, los cuales fueron sometidos a contaminación con NaCl (3.5%). Se realizaron mediciones reológicas a soluciones orgánicas preparadas y de poro extraídas de pastas de cemento endurecidas. Se realizaron mediciones de potenciales de media celda y resistencia a la polarización lineal a diferentes edades. Los resultados muestran que la viscosidad de las soluciones incrementa con la concentración de los aditivos. Los resultados de las mediciones electroquímicas indican que las adiciones orgánicas incrementan la velocidad de corrosión del acero en comparación con los aditivos comerciales, debido a su efecto retardante sobre el proceso de hidratación del cemento y por la concentración de NaCl utilizada.
Biometric painting: Integrating biosensor data into the creative process
Authors: Xing Cheng
Published: February 2025

Art has been a medium of self-expression, evolving with technological advancements. Using physiological signals, biometric painting directly affects the artistic process. By bridging the gap between the artist’s internal emotional state and the visual depiction of the painting, this fusion provides an innovative approach to examining and expressing human emotions. The objective is to investigate biometric painting, integrating biosensor data into the creative process. To expand the creative process of biometric painting by utilizing biosensor data to establish emotion recognition in biometric painting. A biometric painting system was created that used users’ real-time biosensor data to gather visual components that represented their emotional and physical states. The data is preprocessed using a median filter to remove noise from the sensor data. Then, the features are extracted using wavelet transform (WT). The research introduces an Intelligent Remora Optimized Flexible Deep Belief Network (IRO-FDBN) to recognize emotion in biometric painting using biosensor data. The results indicate that the established model outperforms an emotion recognition model. The approach emphasizes the smooth combination of visual and affective feedback, allowing audiences to engage with the artwork on an advanced level. This provides a foundation for incorporating biosensor data into the creative process, advancing artistic exploration and effective content development.
Biomechanical and physiological adaptations to reformed physical education models in Chinese universities: A longitudinal analysis of student health outcomes
Authors: Zhang Mingyang , Lei Aihua , Zhao Xinye , Qian Haonan
Published: February 2025

Background: The transformation of physical education in Chinese higher education institutions necessitates empirical evaluation of reformed teaching models’ effectiveness in promoting student health outcomes. This study investigates the longitudinal impact of innovative physical education reforms on students’ physical fitness parameters, emphasizing biomechanical adaptations alongside physiological changes. Methods: A controlled longitudinal study was conducted across three universities in Eastern China, involving 426 undergraduate students (213 intervention, 213 control) over 18 months. Comprehensive physical fitness assessments were performed using standardized protocols, measuring cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. Statistical analyses included repeated measures ANOVA, multivariate regression, and time series analysis. Results: The intervention group demonstrated significantly superior improvements in cardiovascular fitness (ΔVO2max: +4.8 ± 1.2 vs. +2.1 ± 1.1 mL/kg/min, p < 0.001) and muscular strength parameters. Strong correlations between program participation and fitness outcomes (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) were observed. Longitudinal analysis revealed three distinct adaptation phases: initial rapid improvement, plateau phase, and sustained enhancement. Conclusions: The reformed physical education model effectively enhanced student physical fitness across multiple parameters, with sustained improvements throughout the intervention period. These findings provide empirical support for the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies in higher education physical education programs and highlight the critical role of biomechanical adaptations in understanding the effectiveness of these reforms.
Development and reliability testing of the four-dimensional job performance evaluation questionnaire for clinical nurses in the biological perspective
Authors: Chen Haoyu , Li Ping , Hong Ming , Zhao Xiaohan , Zhuang Tianqing
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study aimed to scientifically develop the Four-Dimensional Job Performance Evaluation Questionnaire for Clinical Nurses from a biological aspect and to assess its reliability and validity. Methods: Guided by Koopmans’ four-dimensional work performance theory, the questionnaire was structured around task performance, relational performance, adaptive performance, and counterproductive performance. The initial version was developed through a comprehensive literature review, analysis of hospital performance evaluation indices, and Delphi method consultations with experts. A survey was conducted among 549 clinical nurses in a tertiary hospital in Xinjiang Province, and the questionnaire’s reliability and validity were evaluated using the critical ratio method, factor analysis, and reliability and validity tests. Results: The content validity index (I-CVI) for each item ranged from 0.820 to 1.000, with an average level content validity index (S-CVI/Ave) of 0.970. The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the questionnaire was 0.962, with dimension-specific coefficients of 0.967, 0.901, 0.953, and 0.909. Exploratory factor analysis indicated a cumulative variance contribution rate of 63.235% for the four principal factors, and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a good model fit, leading to the finalization of a 45-item questionnaire covering four dimensions of clinical nurses’ job performance. Conclusion: The Four-Dimensional Job Performance Evaluation Questionnaire for Clinical Nurses developed in this study demonstrates good reliability and validity, offering a comprehensive measurement tool for assessing nurses’ job performance levels in the biological context.
A Multimodal Social Semiotic Analysis of Typography and Layout in ‘’Alexander Master’s Novel Stuart: A Life Backwards’’
Authors: Gheni Ali Abdulelah , Al-Hindawi Fareed Hameed
Published: February 2025

The output of multimodal texts has increased over the past 20 years due to advances in technology and culture, which has accelerated the demand for tackling multimodal additional  semiotic modes for meaning making, such as typography, layout ,visual images, colour, etc. The theory of multimodality, as supposed by Kress and Van Leeuwen (2001–2006), Baldry and Thibaut (2006), is applied to a potential framework for the analysis of multimodal novels that use not only wording structure but also many semiotic modes in the formation of meaning. The social approach to multimodality, in brief, is based on Halliday's linguistic description  and adhered to the multimodal assumption that "mutual propositions are employed and worked together in various modes" (Kress and Leeuwen,2002:3). Thus, Kress and Van Leeuwen (1996:39), in their book ‘’Reading Images’’ investigate the level for which the underlying theories of Halliday's framework to language are feasible and applicative to visual communicative management, and they create a visual system that mostly makes use of Halliday's principles and concepts. The study is concerned with the investigation of a multimodal analysis of the multiple elements of various modes of typographic devices, and layout design used in the selected novel. This selected text ‘’Stuart: A Life Backwards’’ is a multimodal novel since the writer Masters does not rely on linguistic verbal tools, he extends them to incorporate a variety of visual semiotic modes and graphic communicative elements that will intensify his understanding of storytelling and narrative development. The study has shown that an extension to the mode of wording formation is performed in the multimodal analysis by incorporating more multimodal tackling features of typographic principles and layout framing devices in creating an appropriate comprehensive meaning construction in Masters’ selected narration.
The Reality of Using Artificial Intelligence Technology in Teaching by Hail University Professors
Authors: Mahmoud Khaled Mahgoub Abdullah
Published: February 2025

The objective of the research was to ascertain the extent of Artificial intelligence technologies (AIT) employed by Hail University professors in their teaching, as well as the correlation between this usage and the following factors: scientific specialization, academic rank, years of university teaching experience, and gender (male/female). The researcher employed the descriptive approach and a questionnaire instrument to gather data. The research population comprised all professors at Hail University, totaling 1,175 from various colleges, encompassing both genders. The research sample was obtained through stratified random sampling, consisting of 296 individuals, representing 25% of the original population size. The data were statistically analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, yielding the following results: Professors at Hail University employ (AIT)in teaching to a moderate extent, with statistically significant variations in their usage linked to the type of specialization. The findings indicate that engineering faculty utilize (AIT) more extensively in their instruction, followed by health faculty, and then humanities faculty. The results indicated statistically significant differences among Hail University professors regarding their utilization of (AIT), influenced by academic rank, favoring assistant and associate professors, followed by lecturers, and lastly, full professors. No statistically significant variations exist among Hail University instructors regarding the utilization of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools in teaching, as related to the factors of teaching experience and gender (male/female). The findings indicated that teachers at Hail University predominantly employ administrative analytical (AIT)in their teaching, followed by devoted educational interactive (AIT), and subsequently strategies that facilitate the educational process. Based on these findings, the researcher offered several recommendations and suggestions for subsequent research.
The legal impact of unreported campaign funds by political parties in Indonesia
Authors: Hulu Klaudius Ilkam , Laia Fianusman
Published: February 2025

Elections serve as a mechanism for upholding people's sovereignty in selecting legislative representatives through a direct, general, free, confidential, honest, and fair process. Campaign funds consist of financial resources in the form of money, goods, and services used by candidates and/or political parties to finance election campaign activities. This study specifically examines campaign funding based on reports of campaign fund receipts and expenditures, detailing the financial resources utilized for legislative candidates' campaigns. The research employs a normative legal approach, utilizing statutory and analytical methods, with data collected through literature reviews and secondary data analysis. The findings indicate that the legal consequences of political parties failing to report campaign funds, as stipulated in General Election Commission Regulation No. 18 of 2023 on Election Campaign Funds, underscore the importance of campaign fund reports as evidence of participants' integrity and accountability. Failure to submit the Campaign Fund Receipt and Expenditure Report (LPPDK) may result in the annulment of an election victory. This aligns with Article 118, paragraphs (3) and (4) of the regulation, which stipulate that if the central, provincial, or regency/city leadership of a participating political party fails to submit the LPPDK to an appointed public accountant (KAP) within the deadline set in Article 53, paragraph (4), the party may face sanctions, including the disqualification of its candidates for the House of Representatives (DPR), provincial legislative council (DPRD Provinsi), and regency/city legislative council (DPRD Kabupaten/Kota).
SENESCÊNCIA E SENILIDADE: DIFERENCIAÇÃO E IMPACTOS NA PRÁTICA CLÍNICA
Authors: Helena de Souza Maria , Delfino de Medeiros Danilla , Correia dos Santos Rebeca , Moreti Aline , Duran Schatzmann Marcelo , Estevam Simonato Luciana
Published: February 2025

Introdução: Senescência e senilidade são processos relacionados ao envelhecimento, mas com
distinções cruciais. A senescência refere-se ao envelhecimento biológico natural, enquanto a senilidade
está associada a condições patológicas que comprometem a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Com o
aumento da longevidade, é fundamental diferenciar esses processos para uma abordagem clínica eficaz.
Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo esclarecer as diferenças entre senescência e senilidade,
explorando suas implicações na prática clínica e propondo estratégias para uma gestão adequada do
envelhecimento. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, utilizando
bases de dados como PubMed, SciELO e LILACS, abrangendo estudos publicados entre 2010 e 2023. A
revisão focou em artigos que abordam aspectos clínicos, biológicos e sociais do envelhecimento, com
ênfase na distinção entre senescência e senilidade. Resultados e Discussão: A análise dos artigos
indicou que a senescência é caracterizada por mudanças graduais e previsíveis, como a diminuição da
elasticidade da pele e a redução da capacidade auditiva. Em contraste, a senilidade está associada a
doenças graves, como Alzheimer e osteoporose, que afetam significativamente a funcionalidade dos
idosos. A detecção precoce dos sinais de senilidade permite intervenções que podem retardar a
progressão dessas doenças e melhorar a qualidade de vida. Além disso, a abordagem multidisciplinar,
envolvendo médicos, psicólogos e fisioterapeutas, mostrou ser eficaz na gestão dos efeitos da senilidade.
Conclusão: A diferenciação entre senescência e senilidade é crucial para o desenvolvimento de
estratégias de cuidado que atendam às especificidades do envelhecimento saudável e patológico.
Compreender essas diferenças permite a implementação de intervenções mais precisas, promovendo um
envelhecimento com maior qualidade de vida.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE FÍSICA, SENSAÇÃO DE DISPNEIA E ATIVIDADES DE VIDA DIÁRIA COM INSTRUMENTOS DE BAIXO CUSTO, EM PACIENTES HOSPITALIZADOS POR DOENÇAS RESPIRATÓRIAS AGUDAS: UMA ANÁLISE DE CLUSTER
Authors: Vinicius Teixeira Guimarães Pereira Fernando , Sara Kateli Pedro Lucinda , do Socorro de Queiroz Maria , José Barbosa Zorrer Franco Francisco , Maria Carvalho da Silva Maria
Published: February 2025

Introdução: Indivíduos com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) apresentam disfunções pulmonares e sistêmicas
que cursam com a perda da força muscular periférica e diminuição da capacidade ao exercício físico. A literatura tem escassez
de estudos que caracterizam o comportamento clínico por meio da análise de cluster envolvendo essas variáveis, que são
importantes para a elaboração de programas de reabilitação pulmonar específicos e direcionados para estes indivíduos. É
inerente que o desenvolvimento da deterioração funcional é considerado um fator desencadeador de riscos que podem levar
a dependência, institucionalização, a mortalidade e a utilização de recursos sociais e de saúde. Deste modo, é fundamental o
diagnóstico precoce atrelado aos fatores de declínio funcional dos pacientes hospitalizados, pois é possível nortear a
prevenção consistindo em parâmetros relevantes para melhores resultados dos tratamentos empregados. Objetivo: Investigar
e descrever diferentes fenótipos em indivíduos hospitalizados por doenças respiratórias agudas, de acordo com a capacidade
física, avaliada pelo teste de marcha estacionária (TME), a dependência nas atividades de vida diária, avaliada pela escala de
Barthel, sensação de dispneia, avaliada pela escala mrc e comorbidades, avaliado pela escala de Charson, desses indivíduos.
Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com análise de cluster, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, CAAE68452723.7.0000.0081, parecer número 6.048.825, no qual 30 indivíduos adultos, de ambos os sexos, hospitalizados na
enfermaria por doenças respiratórias agudas e estáveis hemodinamicamente, foram submetidos a TME, escala de Barthel, de
mMRC e pontuada escala de comorbidade Charson. Resultados: Identificaram-se dois fenótipos (A e B), sendo que o
fenótipo A agrupou indivíduos com dependência nas atividades de vida diária, (71 x 96 pontos na escala de Barthel); pior
sensação de dispneia (2 x 1 pontos na escala mMRC); maior índice de comorbidade ( 4x 2 pontos no índice Charson)(p<0,01
para todas as variáveis), em relação ao fenótipo B. Conclusão: Foram identificados dois fenótipos, sendo o fenótipo A com
prejuízo na capacidade física, dependência nas atividades de vida diária, pior sensação de dispneia e maior índice de
comorbidade, comparado ao fenótipo B, que não apresenta prejuízo na capacidade física, nas atividades de vida diária, baixo
índice de sensação de dispneia e comorbidades.
PROTÓTIPO DE UM IMPLANTE BIOARTIFICIAL PERSONALIZADO VISANDO A RECONSTRUÇÃO DE LIGAMENTO CRUZADO ANTERIOR
Authors: Gerbaudo Correa de Paula e Silva Sinouhe , Trindade da Silva Francklin , Domingues Stocco Thiago
Published: February 2025

O Ligamento Cruzado Anterior (LCA) tem uma função central na estabilidade articular do joelho. A interrupção de sua
integridade representa um desafio clínico, e a busca por terapias eficientes tem sido um campo de estudo em constante
evolução 1–3
. A capacidade de criar soluções personalizadas, que se alinham perfeitamente à anatomia do paciente, pode
revolucionar o tratamento de lesões no LCA. Nesse contexto, esta pesquisa aspira a inovar na reabilitação do LCA,
explorando a criação de implantes regenerativos modelados por meio de impressão 3D, com suporte de imagens detalhadas
via Ressonância Magnética Nuclear (RMN). Utilizando o software InVesalius 3.1 (CTI Renato Archer), um modelo 3D
específico do LCA foi elaborado, baseando-se em imagens de RMN do joelho integro. Esse protótipo, no formato STL, foi
posteriormente processado pelo software Prusa Slicer 2.6.1, sendo transformado em formato G-code para proceder à
bioimpressão. A impressão foi realizada usando biotinta de colágeno tipo 1 em hidrogel (30 mg·mL−1, LifeInk 200,
Advanced BioMatrix) e a bioimpressora BioEnder Termo (BioEdTech). Após a impressão, as amostras sofreram um processo
de reticulação a 37°C durante 45–60 minutos. A precisão das imagens RMN foi determinante para uma bioimpressão 3D
adequada ao LCA. O InVesalius, ainda que de uso gratuito, ofereceu a robustez necessária para moldar o ligamento em três
dimensões, contudo, é necessário conhecimento anatômico do pesquisador para identificação correta da estrutura. Estudos
complementares podem se beneficiar do uso de agentes de contraste na RMN para melhor discriminação das áreas de
interesse. Em conclusão, através da combinação de avançada bioimpressão 3D com imagens de RMN, esta pesquisa lança
luz sobre um caminho inovador no tratamento de lesões do LCA. O potencial de oferecer soluções personalizadas sinaliza
uma alternativa promissora na medicina regenerativa, buscando respostas mais alinhadas às necessidades individuais dos pacientes.
USO DE ÁGUA OZONIZADA NA INATIVAÇÃO DE Candida albicans
Authors: Abonizio Scaliante Fernanda , Aparecido Navarrete Acácio , Andreani Junior Roberto , Maria Ferraz da Silva Leda , Inés Kozsny-Andreani Dora
Published: February 2025

Resumo: As infecções por Candida spp. são uma das principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade em pacientes gravemente
enfermos1
. Estas leveduras estão associadas à diferentes manifestações clínicas, incluindo infecções da corrente sanguínea,
candidíase intra-abdominal, candidíase profunda e infecções superficiais1,2. Infecções causadas por Candida spp. aumentaram
progressivamente nas últimas décadas, e esse fenômeno está associado principalmente ao aumento da taxa de procedimentos
invasivos, ao uso extensivo de antimicrobianos de amplo espectro e ao estado imunocomprometido mais frequente de
pacientes gravemente enfermos3
.Objetivou-se nesta pesquisa avaliar o efeito da água ozonizada inativaão in vitro de Candida
albicans. Para avaliar a sensibilidade à água ozonizada utilizou-se a linhagem padrão de Candida albicans ATCC 90028.
Água ozonizada foi obtida com o uso de um gerador de ozônio do tipo corona. Água destilada (500mL) foi ozonizada por 10
min. de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. Para preservar as propriedades da água ozonizada, uma nova porção foi
preparada antes de cada etapa. Os testes de atividade da água ozonizada foram realizadas em placas com 24 poços. O
experimento foi dividido em grupos: suspensões de C. albicans tratadas com água ozonizada (5 mg L1
, 15 mg L1
, 33 mg L1
,
51 mg L1) e dois grupos de controle: positivo, as suspensões tratadas com digluconato de clorexidina 0,2% e negativo sem
nenhum tratamento, Para formação do biofilme 200µL de suspensão de C. albicans foram depositadas em cada poço e
incubadas a 37oC por 24 horas. Após este período o meio de cultura foi retirado e 200µL de água ozonizada foi depositada
em cada poço, As avaliaões foram realizadas aos 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 e 15 minutos. Após cada tempo, 100µL foram retirados de
cada poço, inoculados em meio agár Sabouraud-detrose incubadas a 37oC por 24-48 horas, para contagem de unidades
formadoras de colônias. Foi calculada a porcentagem de redução e os dados foram analisados por estatítica descritiva. Em
todos ensaios o número de células viáveis foi reduzido pela água ozonizada. A redução dependeu do tempo de exposição e
da concentração de água ozonizada. A maior redução percentual (99%) para as amostras testadas foi obtida para a cepa C.
albicans após minutos de exposição na concentração mais alta 51 mg/mL. A cepa de Candida albicans ATCC 90028 foi
sensível à água ozonizada em todas as concentrações testadas(5 mg L1
, 15 mg L1
, 33 mg L1
, 51 mg L1). A sensibilidade das
cepas à água ozonizada aumentou com a concentração e tempo de aplicação. A sensibilidade das estirpes de Candida à água
ozonizada foi comparável à o do gluconato de clorexidina (0,2%).
OLHARES SOBRE A HISTÓRIA DO PAISAGISMO NO BRASIL
Authors: Da Silva Rudolpho Lucas , Kaestner Neto Guido Paulo , Immianovsky Charles
Published: February 2025

Esse texto evidencia as dimensões da criação e da invenção que permeiam a formação do arquiteto paisagista, tensionando questões sobre o ser docente no âmbito dos cursos de Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Para isso, documenta atividades de ensino sobre a história do paisagismo no Brasil, desenvolvidas na disciplina de Paisagismo, Espaços Livres e Resiliência Urbana de um curso de graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo, bem como as visualidades produzidas pelos estudantes da disciplina no ano de 2024. Com base nesse material, reflete-se sobre as relações entre educação, arte e arquitetura que permeiam a formação do arquiteto paisagista e do professor que atua nesse campo.
From Students’ Disruptions to Engagement: The Mediating Role of Classroom Management Strategies in Public Secondary Schools
Authors: Zulfqar Asia , Gavrishyk Ekaterina , Gilani Nadia , Asghar Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Classroom management is often conceptualized as the process of organizing and regulating classroom activities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of learning. A well-managed classroom fosters student engagement and minimizes disruptions. Given the significance of this issue in secondary schools, this study aimed to explore the relationship between student engagement and disruptive behaviors, with classroom management strategies as a mediating factor in public secondary schools. A quantitative survey was conducted to collect data from secondary school teachers using a simple random sampling technique, resulting in a sample of 630 teachers. To ensure reliability and validity, existing standardized instruments were used for data collection. Data analyses were performed using SPSS, employing simple linear regression, the Sobel test, and an independent samples t-test. The findings revealed a significant relationship between student engagement and classroom management strategies. Additionally, a significant relationship was observed between students’ disruptive behaviors and classroom management strategies. Although some variability was present in the results, the overall findings indicate that effective classroom management strategies positively impact student engagement while reducing classroom disruptions. Furthermore, the study found that while male and female teachers generally employed similar strategies to engage students and minimize disruptions, their specific classroom management approaches differed.
Possible Features of Learning Management System to Improve Writing Skill
Authors: Triana Yunika , Zulaiha Dewi
Published: February 2025

In this modern era, many models are offered in teaching English. Apart from a variety of strategies, there are also many media platforms that offer new ways of teaching. LMS base teaching that offers different media and ways of teaching. In this study, researchers describe an online learning concept by increasing the variety of activity models to improve writing skills. This is a concept to improve the usability of LMS in English Learning teaching. In addition to the convenience of controlling student performance, this LMS is a form of advanced teaching application prototype. This concept also offers stakeholders to improve LMS features. Moodle, as an LMS that is commonly used almost all over the world, seems to also offer flexibility in modifying the application.
Management of Educational Financing Plan at Madrasah Aliyah Darul 'Amal Karanganyar
Authors: Yanto  , Supriyanto
Published: February 2025

Educational financing planning management is a set of work implementation management processes that includes planning in educational organizations related to the determination of money received as the amount of income originating from individuals or groups of institutions within a certain period of time as a form of compensation that has been donated to educational institutions. The purpose of this study is to describe the strategy in managing education financing planning at Madrasah Aliyah Darul 'Amal Karanganyar. This research is a type of qualitative research with data collection techniques by observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Test the validity of the data with data triangulation. The selection of subjects and informants was based on the order of the head of the madrasa, deputy head of the madrasa for curriculum and treasurer of the madrasa. The results showed that the management of educational financing planning at Madrasah Aliyah Darul 'Amal Karanganyar was carried out through an inventory of plans to be carried out, preparation of program plans with priority scales, determination of work program details, determination of the need for implementation of program details, calculation of the funds needed, and determination of sources of funds in the framework of financing education at Madrasah Aliyah Darul 'Amal Karanganyar on the academic year 2022/2023.
Strategic Management in Empowering Economic Independence of Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Rusli Moch.
Published: February 2025

An Islamic boarding school, known as "Pondok Pesantren," serves as an institution for religious education and a place for practical engagement in social, artistic, and economic activities. These schools have the potential for economic development and the realization of economic self-reliance through their cooperative units, referred to as "Koperasi Pondok Pesantren." However, many Pesantren have yet to fully harness their potential due to a lack of knowledge in strategic management. Strategic management can be implemented under the guidance of leadership to achieve the institution's vision and mission. Riyadlotut Thalabah Islamic Boarding School is one such Pesantren that possesses a cooperative unit (Kopontren). This research aims to assess the extent to which strategic management and stakeholder theory are applied in this context. Through a qualitative descriptive analysis method, which includes interviews and primary reports, the study has revealed several factors that influence the economic self-reliance of the Pesantren. The findings indicate that the planning function is the most influential aspect in achieving economic self-reliance for the Pesantren. Additionally, strong leadership from the school's administrators, teachers (ustadz/ustadzah), students (santri), stakeholders, an effective information system, and a viable market are all crucial factors in realizing the economic self-reliance of Riyadlotut Thalabah Islamic Boarding School in the economic field.
Unlocking Consumer Behavior: The Impact of DANA E-Wallet, Lifestyle, and Self-Control
Authors: Saputri Riski , Setiawan Agus
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to examine how the use of DANA e-wallet, lifestyle, and self-control influence consumer behavior. A closed-ended questionnaire distributed online via social media was used to collect data for this research. Employing non-probability sampling techniques with purposive sampling method, a sample of 120 respondents was selected. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the use of DANA e-wallet has a positive but not significant partial effect, lifestyle has a positive and significant partial effect, and self-control has a positive but not significant partial effect. Additionally, collectively, the use of DANA e-wallet, lifestyle, and self-control significantly influence consumer behavior.
An exploration of how clinical nurses maintain passion at work in acute hospitals
Authors: Luk Leung
Published: February 2025

There is a paucity of research in“Holistic Care”in acute hospitals, particularly in its related area of “Work Engagement”. This study hopes to enrich the knowledge in this aspect and arouse interest in further discussion and research in“Work Engagement”. Aim: to explore how clinical nurses in acute hospital in maintaining passion at work. Method: The qualitative study approach using individual interview was adopted, a total of 15 clinical nurses were interviewed during the period from September 2014 to May 2015. The interview was transcribed verbatim and subject to content analysis. Result: After content analysis, 2 themes emerging from codes and categories were 1) Self-Monitoring and 2) Others' encouragement. Self-monitoring was developed from 4 categories including a positive attitude and positive emotion, embracing a spiritual orientation and keeping a balance life. Others' encouragement was developed from 3 categories including encouragement from patients, patients' relatives and colleagues. Conclusion: This study showed that maintaining passion at work needs self-monitoring and others' encouragement. Regarding self-monitoring, we need to cultivate positive attitude and emotion, embracing ideal and keeping a balanced life. Relating to others' encouragement, beyond accepting patients and their relatives' positive feedbacks, we still need to develop good interpersonal relationship and mutual support in the working team.
The obstetric nursing practices in Portugal
Authors: Mao Aimei
Published: February 2025

The Nursing College of Macau carried out a summertime exchange program for the students by organizing an outbound trip to Portugal. The author was a member of the student group and got an opportunity to work in obstetric nursing wards in a large private hospital in Lisbon, Portugal for two weeks. The author described her study experiences, pointing out the nursing features in the delivery and postpartum wards in the hospital. It is hoped that such sharing of nursing practices outside Macau can prompt local health care professionals to reflect on the way to improve local services.
The relationships between psychiatric nurses' beliefs, attitudes and communicative behaviors in patients' use of complementary and alternative medicine
Authors: Wu Chiu Hsiang , Chang Hsiao Yun , Lin Huey Shyan , Chen Cheng Chung
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study is to explore psychiatric nurses' beliefs, attitudes and communicative behaviors related to patients' use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and its relationships. Methods: This correlational research with a cross-sectional design was used to investigate psychiatric nurses who worked in the psychiatry teaching hospital. A total of 225 convenience samples was recruited during Feb. to Apr. 2016. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, including demographic characteristics, the knowledge, attitude, behavior on CAM. Data were analyzed with SPSS 18 statistical software. Results: Amongst the psychiatric nurses, 22.2% of them have used CAM and 10.7% have received CAM education in the past year, but only 8.4% have practiced CAM in clinical settings. Among 60.8% of participants believed in CAM；63.9% hold positive attitudes towards CAM; however, the communicative behaviors to CAM remained low （55.9%）. Each domain was significantly positive correlated （p<0.001） which indicated that participants who have higher level of beliefs and attitudes towards CAM were more positive communicative behaviors to patients' CAM use. Conclusion/Implications for Practice: This study found the positive relationships between beliefs, attitudes and communicative behaviors of CAM. It is recommended that the practical trainings for CAM education should be arranged initiatively to implement the assessment and discussion of CAM in clinical practice in order to promote the safety of psychiatric patients' CAM use.
Investigating physical exercise and health self-management in employees with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Wang Sichen , Hu Lijing , Luo Guojing , Chang Cheng Ping
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of physical exercise and health self-management in employees with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was employed to investigate 826 employees with Diabetes Mellitus from hospitals of Guangzhou and Chengdu city respectively from February 2018 to August 2018. The general physical exercise questionnaire, Diabetes SelfManagement Scale, and analysis were performed to explore their status. Results: The level of physical activity in employees with diabetes mellitus was low. The level of health self-management was moderate, but the proportion of good was low. Conclusion: It is important to assess the physical activity of employees with diabetes mellitus. Their physical activity can be improved, so they can develop a more active lifestyle and improve their overall health.
The relationship between self-efficacy and self-management behaviors among older adults with chronic disease in Macao
Authors: Leong Sok Man , Lei Wai In
Published: February 2025

Objective: To explore the status of self-efficacy (SE) and self-management behaviors (SMB) and their relationship among older adults with chronic disease in Macao. Method: The Chronic Disease Self-management Questionnaire was used to interview 158 older adults with at least one chronic disease from August 2012 to June 2014. Results: The average scores of self-efficacy in managing disease (SEMD), self-efficacy in managing symptom (SEMS) and total scores of self-efficacy (SETS) were 6.71±2.04, 5.78±2.74 and 6.25±2.11 respectively. The average scores of stretching & strengthening exercise, aerobic exercise, cognitive symptom management and communication with physician were 2.51±1.75, 3.32±2.46, 1.10±0.86 and 1.29±1.23 respectively. The scores between SEMD, SEMS, SETS and exercise, cognitive symptom management behaviors were with significantly positive correlation, but there was no significant correlation between self-efficacy and communication with physician. Conclusion: The level of SE and SMB were low, SE was correlated with major SMB. In order to facilitate older adults for adopting more SMB, health professionals should use effective strategies to improve their SE.
Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Infection and Infectious Diseases in Macau
Authors: Wang Hui , Cheong Pak Leng , Wu Jianwei , Van Iat Kio
Published: February 2025

Emerging infectious diseases (EID) have been attacking human more frequently in recent decades, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Novel Coronavirus Infection (NCI). The spread and transmission of EID is very difficult to predict and manage. Imported and clustered infectious disease cases are the main characteristics of transmission in Macau. To curb infectious disease outbreak in Macau, an international tourist hot spot, prevention of imported cases is very important. A series of anti-NCI measures have been taken in Macau since the first case was detected, such as border control, lockdown of casinos, closure of companies and schools, and regular supplies of face masks for the population, etc. These measures have achieved a great success, manifested by a low level of NCI infection. This article, based on experiences of prevention and control of infectious diseases in the past decades, and the current ongoing fighting against NCI, suggested some improvements in curbing infectious diseases in Macau in future.
A survey on the COVID-19-related prevention behaviors and psychological status among Macao residents
Authors: Seng I Na , Li Jing , Li Minghui , Cheong Weng Hin
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To explore the Macao residents' perceived risk of being infected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), their preventing behaviors, and their psychological health status during the epidemic. Method: An online survey was conducted with 3,236 Macao residents from February 6 to 14, 2020. Results: The respondents were worried about being infected but had confidence in the outbreak control in Macao. Most of them were aware of the importance in taking prevention measures and actively followed the prevention guide suggested by the government. Such psychological symptoms as "sad" and "anxious" were relatively common among the respondents, but few of them felt "helpless". Those respondents who were more worried about the risk of being infected than others were more likely to have the prevention behaviors. Meanwhile, the more worried they were, the more likely they were to show psychological symptoms. Those who had "irrational panic-buying" behaviors were most likely to have psychological symptoms. Conclusion: Macao residents' psychological symptoms are associated with their prevention behaviors. Excessive worry and irrational behaviors affect residents' psychological health and their daily life. The worrying residents need to relax and adjust properly to maintain physical and psychological health.
Australian healthcare system's coping with COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gao Faye
Published: February 2025

Australian Healthcare system has witnessed several waves of COVID-19 surge since March 2020. Faced with workforce shortage the health system managed to integrate medical resources available and innovate previous healthcare models to maintain its services while curbing the epidemic. The experience and strategies gained during the COVID-10 epidemic can be applied during routine and emergent health care practices post- pandemic period. Australian experiences would have implications for other countries and regions when they combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The strengths and weaknesses of the Australian Health Care System are also reflected via response to Pandemic.
The current situation and issues of nursing education in Japan
Authors: Lee Kumsun , Takahashi Fusako
Published: February 2025

In Japan, "nurse-related professions" include four types of licenses: registered nurse (General), public health nurse, midwife, and practical nurse. Basic nursing education is a three-year program. Most applicants for nursing attend three-year technical schools, junior colleges, or four- year universities. The number of universities has increased to 274 in the past two decades, with the reduced number of technical schools and junior colleges. Post-licensure certifications include certified nurse specialists, certified nurses, and training system for nurses to perform specific medical interventions. The requirements for applicants of the post-licensure certifications include: years of clinical experience, graduation from a recognized educational institution, pass of a post-graduation national examination, and the legitimacy to renew certification every five years. The applicant must graduate from a master's program in order to become a certified nurse specialist. Various career paths are available for nurses in their career development. It is necessary for policymakers and nursing educators to develop effective linkages between basic nursing education and post-licensure education in order for students to have an awareness of their career plans from the very beginning of their professional journey.