bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERIPHERAL’STATE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER GLOBALIZATION VS SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND SUSTAINABILITY: A CHALLENGE FOR MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA IN CURRENT CENTURY
Authors: Luis-Pineda Octavio
Published: December 2024

This article aims to highlight the fact that under today's current global context, it comes out manifest a clear lack of long-term commitment from their States to implement strategies aiming to balance the binomial economic growth well-being under a sustainable framework in most peripheral economies, among manifold factors and particularly the pervasive presence and influence of international hegemonic institutions such as the World Bank, IMF in major economies, in Latin America and elsewhere throughout the periphery which has undermined the efforts of democratic governments to shift the current neoliberal-oriented-policies to maximize profit-at-all-cost strategies which have undermined population’s social wellbeing and sustainability prevailing throughout the periphery by another alternative one, a more socially inclusive and sustainably oriented strategy. One committed to paralleling fostering, economic growth and the people’s well-being in a country. Such a model currently prevails in some advanced socially inclusive economies (Scandinavian countries, Switzerland, Canada, etc.), versus the situation faced by the majority of peripheral economies, as in Latin America, including Mexico, during the last decades. The bottom line of this article is to disclose some underlying factors and circumstances that have prevented a reorientation of the prevailing neoliberal strategies in peripheral economies, namely, those socioeconomic factors and political circumstances under which an emerging economy such as Mexico is currently successfully implementing a socially inclusive and sustainable strategy far from the so-called Washington Consensus, vid, Hurt, Stephen R.(May 27, 2020).
SIONISMO, GÊNERO E JUDAICIDADE: UMA ANÁLISE DOS ESTATUTOS DAS DAMAS ISRAELITAS NA BELÉM DE 1948
Authors: Soares Caroline Barros
Published: December 2024

This article contemplated the practice of analyzing the statute of the Israeli Ladies in Pará in 1948, from the decolonial gender approach on the dynamics of the women of the statute, developing a discourse analysis from the point of view of Jewishness. The objectives were to analyze the discourse of the statute of the Israelite Ladies, aiming at a better understanding of their agencies. The methodology involved a bibliographic review of Jewish historiography, more precisely about Jewish women, in addition to contemplating the concept of Zionism and Jewishness, thus resulting in the transversalization of knowledge about the feminine, Zionism and Jewishness in Belém in 1948. In summary, it is necessary to think of the Israeli Ladies through a gender approach that goes beyond Jewish identity and the Zionist movement in the Amazon.
Anticancer potential of secondary metabolites of Piper nigrum against MOA B, AIF, CYP and EGFR proteins: In silico study
Authors: Wiraswati Hesti Lina , Rohmawaty Enny , Ramadhanti Julia , Achadiyani Achadiyani , Khairani Shafia , Berbudi Afiat , Ma’ruf Ilma Fauziah
Published: December 2024

Context: Searching for novel anticancer-leading drugs is a current major concern for providing better treatment outcomes. Piper nigrum is one of the spice plants used as an anticancer in traditional medicine. Many studies reported the secondary metabolite content of P. nigrum. Some have been evaluated as anticancer agents, but many still need to be studied.
Aims: To evaluate the in silico anticancer activity of P. nigrum secondary metabolites.
Methods: Cheminformatics and bioinformatics analysis were used to investigate drug-likeness, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and drug interaction against enzymes involved in reactive oxygen species production and cell growth.
Results: Ten out of twenty-five compounds qualify as drugs according to the rules of Lipinski, Veber, Egan, Ghose, and Muegge, and they met the pharmacokinetic parameters. A molecular docking study showed that seven compounds showed a good affinity for enzymes involved in triggering cellular oxidative stress and cell death. Furthermore, piperine, piperidine derivatives, and piperettin may inhibit the cancer cell's growth due to their affinity with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) compared to erlotinib. Of all these compounds, (2E,4E,8E)-9-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-1-(piperidine-1-yl)nona-2,4,8-trien- 1-one showed the best affinity with EGFR, monoamine oxidase B, apoptosis-inducing factor, and cytochrome P450.
Conclusions: Besides piperine and piperidine derivatives, other compounds in P. nigrum, such as piperamide; piperamine; sarmentine; trichosta; piperettine; and pyrrolidine, 1-[5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)- 1 - oxo -2,4-pentadienyl]-,(E,E)-, also have promising potential as an anticancer.
INCIDÊNCIA DO IDEÁRIO CATÓLICO SOBRE A REVISTA DO ENSINO DE MINAS GERAIS (1925-1940)
Authors: Lopes dos Santos Coelho Monalisa
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho insere-se na linha de pesquisa de História e Historiografia da Educação. Os objetivos são identificar a quantidade de conteúdos pedagógicos católicos publicados na Revista do Ensino de Minas Gerais  (1925-1940); verificar, em termos gerais, como estes conteúdos se apresentavam anualmente no interior do periódico, e compreender as representações assumidas pelo ensino religioso. Metodologicamente adotou-se a perspectiva da Nova História Cultural, sob uma abordagem qualitativa realizando-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica, e a análise documental dos 175 números do periódico, com o levantamento geral das publicações que veiculavam o ideário católico. Os resultados demonstraram que os conteúdos católicos foram tão aceitos pela direção da revista, que mesmo com variações na quantidade das publicações, eles incidiram sobre cada um dos seus quinze anos editoriais com várias publicações extensas. A conquista de espaço editorial foi intermedida pelas articulações políticas entre as autoridades eclesiásticas com os responsáveis pela imprensa pedagógica oficial mineira. A Igreja Católica encontrou em Minas Gerais uma sociedade de tradição religiosa conservadora, e sucessivos governos estaduais dispostos a colaborem com seus interesses. Portanto, considerou-se que o ideário católico não apenas incidiu sobre a Revista do Ensino, como também beneficiou-se desse veículo de comunicação para disseminar os seus pressupostos pedagógicos.
OS NOVOS DILEMAS EDUCACIONAIS
Authors: Duarte Gustavo Antunes , Vasconcellos Fernanda Bestetti de
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho pretende organizar uma breve exposição acerca do tratamento sociológico da educação, e também de seus aspectos enquanto dilema social e fator de mudança social. Em um primeiro momento, teremos como base as contribuições de Florestan Fernandes e Karl Mannheim para delimitar o objeto de análise deste trabalho. Posterior a isso, entraremos propriamente na discussão acerca das dificuldade de interação e definição de papel institucional de cada ator social envolvido na educação. O objetivo da apresentação e da análise teórica do trabalho, consiste em nos contextualizar e auxiliar na interpretação prática do dilema da educação enquanto uma questão social. Contudo, o objetivo principal é dar luz às influências sociais das famílias dos educandos e os desafios impostos à toda comunidade escolar no que tange a educação, a  integração e a delimitação entre as atuações envolvidas no desenvolvimento do processo educacional. Realizada esta fundamentação, pretendemos realizar uma entrevista com a professora e pesquisadora Iana Gomes de Lima, onde abordaremos as novas perspectivas educacionais impostas pela pandemia do coronavírus.
Simulation in Medicine: A Boone or a Bane?
Authors: Thakur Rishmita , Pervez Razak Alina , Pervez Anjum
Published: December 2024

Living through the pandemic years has enlarged our perspective on significance of technology and technologically driven services such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the rest of the Internet of Things (IoT). Advances in AI and its employment in healthcare especially in the form of simulation technology, has made revolutionary changes in rendering effective medical training with many educational institutions modifying their conventional approaches in order to impart better clinical knowledge and practice to students in their pre-clinical years. The purpose of this study was to gain an insight into the student's viewpoints and preferences with respect to simulation technology over real-time clinical training. An online survey was conducted in February 2023 and data on perception towards simulation technology was collected using a self-administered questionnaire with responses in a 5-point Likert’s scale. A reliability test was performed between the items of various variables using the SPSS program version 29.0.0.0 A poll from 200 participants was received and evaluated, and it demonstrated a favorable attitude towards the use of simulation in medical training, particularly in terms of practicing clinical skills, gaining confidence, and learning comfort. The effectiveness of this technology in dealing with infectious, urgent, or atypical patients however, remains unclear and disputed. Although simulation technology is seen as a beneficial supplementary aid for medical training, its advantages over traditional training remain debatable due to the limitations posed by it; thereby, emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach in training.
Chronic C Hepatitis with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Akhvlediani Maia , Zhamutashvili Maia , Endeladze Marina , Meskhi Ketevan , Shengelia Elene
Published: December 2024

Nowadays chronic C hepatitis is a common infectious disease worldwide. Complications of this disease include: liver cirrhosis, acute and subacute live failure (hepatic encephalopathy, portal vein hypertension, ascites, hepatorenal syndrome), hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Since 2015 there is C-elimination program in Georgia, in which patients with chronic C hepatitis can be treated with antiviral drugs for 3,6 or 12 months. Although after antiviral therapy majority of patients get rid of the C hepatitis virus, due to liver damage (high, moderate or low) it is possible for patients to develop complications of chronic C hepatitis, including hepatocellular carcinoma. In our case report we present you 58-year-old patient, who was diagnosed with chronic C hepatitis in 2016 complicated with liver cirrhosis. Antiviral treatment was performed. Virus was eliminated, i.e. a solid viral respond was obtained. Due to liver damage he was hospitalized in the Center of infectious diseases, AIDS and clinical immunology, where he was diagnosed with HCC. The patient has been under constant monitoring until and AFP (alpha-fetoprotein), which is a marker of hepatocellular carcinoma, has always been within the normal range at <5.8 IU/ml. And with the last determination of AFP in the blood, the result was obtained >1000 IU/ml.
Estadísticas y Directrices para la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares: Informes y Actualizaciones 2024
Authors: Lema Balla Juan Carlos , Heredia Tapia Lesly Tamara , Lara Jácome Alex Gabriel , Pilalumbo Choloquinga Edwin Rubén , Lema Balla José Roberto
Published: December 2024

La prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) y cerebrovasculares (ECrV) es fundamental para mejorar la salud pública y reducir la carga económica y social asociada a estas enfermedades. Estas enfermedades siguen siendo las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad a nivel mundial, y su prevalencia continúa en aumento debido a factores como el envejecimiento de la población y el incremento de los factores de riesgo modificables. En este contexto, las sociedades médicas y organizaciones de salud pública juegan un papel crucial en la generación de directrices y estrategias de prevención. Este artículo presenta estadísticas actualizadas y directrices para la prevención de ECV y ECrV, basadas en los informes más recientes de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Cardiología, Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología y la Asociación Mundial de Cardiología. Para llevar a cabo este análisis, se utilizaron datos de los informes más recientes publicados por la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Cardiología, la Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología y la Asociación Mundial de Cardiología en 2024.
Penanaman Nilai Karakter dalam Membentuk Motivasi Belajar
Authors: Hana Hafizhah  , Susilo Mohammad Joko
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkan semangat belajar pada anak. Banyak cara yang dapat dilakukan orang tua untuk menanamkan nilai karakter dan menumbuhkan motivasi belajar salah satunya menyekolahkan anak ke lembaga pendidikan dengan guru yang unggul seperti MTsN 3 Sijunjung. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan pelaksaan penanaman nilai karakter dalam membentuk memotivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskripsif. Teknik penentuan informan yaitu teknik purposive sampling. Informan yang digunakan yaitu kepala madrasah, guru dan siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan data yang digunakan triangulasi sumber. Teknik analisis data yaitu reduksi, display dan kesimpulan dengan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil Penelitian ini adalah pelaksanaan penanaman nilai karakter dalam membentuk motivasi belajar siswa ada tiga yaitu pembiasaan, keteladanan dan pembelajaran Partisipatif. Faktor pendukung dari pelaksanaan penanaman nilai karakter dalam membentuk motivasi belajar yaitu keluarga dan lingkungan , penghambat yaitu faktor teknologi.
AI-Enhanced Health Counseling: A Futuristic Approach to Holistic Well-Being
Authors: Romero Cyril B. , Subardjo Ratna Yunita Setiyani
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has drawn a lot of interest, especially in health counseling. Research on embodied AI has demonstrated emerging clinical significance for therapeutic applications in mental health services. AI in health counseling has a bright future, certain issues still need to be resolved. It is important to carefully negotiate the ethical difficulties surrounding the use of AI in healthcare. Examining the possible advantages, difficulties, and prospects of AI-enhanced health counseling, this literature review explores the state of the field today. The development of a taxonomy of AI dangers in the healthcare domain aims to tackle new issues arising from the application of AI in the medical and healthcare industries. A major benefit of using AI-enhanced health counseling is that it may offer individualized therapies. This individualized approach reflects a holistic view of health by taking into account aspects of mental, emotional, and social well-being in addition to physical health concerns. AI-enhanced health counseling may be able to help with the accessibility and cost issues that come with traditional counseling services. Regardless of location, virtual counselors provide handy support via computers, tablets, and smartphones. When compared to conventional in-person counseling sessions, these AI-based therapies more affordable and scalable.
Evaluasi Desain Antarmuka Aplikasi Karya Menggunakan Aturan Theo Mandel
Authors: Raihana Fikra Amalia , Rosari Happy Sandhiyadini , Satiawan Hermawan
Published: December 2024

UI merupakan aspek visual dari sebuah produk digital yang menjadi penghubung langsung antara pengguna dengan fungsionalitas sistem. Evaluasi UI sangat penting karena UI yang baik dapat meningkatkan ketertarikan pengguna untuk menggunakan sistem. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan model Golden Rules of User Interface Design oleh Theo Mandel sebagai tolak ukur evaluasi UI aplikasi Karya Superapp. Aplikasi Karya Superapp yang merupakan aplikasi utama untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari Taruna Poltek SSN. Aplikasi ini memiliki beberapa fungsi yang meliputi aspirasi, pendataan perizinan, dokumentasi, informasi hukum senat ketarunaan, dan fungsi lainnya. Kualitas aplikasi ini, terutama dalam interaksi dengan pengguna atau User Interface (UI), menjadi sangat penting karena eratnya penggunaan aplikasi ini dalam kehidupan para taruna. Hasil evaluasi dari 30 responden menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi Karya Superapp memperoleh nilai rata-rata 82,81%, yang termasuk dalam kategori "Sangat Baik". Evaluasi dilakukan berdasarkan tiga aspek utama yaitu Place Users in Control, Reduce User's Memory Load, dan Make the Interface Consistent. Sebagian besar prinsip dari aturan Theo Mandel memperoleh nilai lebih dari 80%, menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini telah memenuhi standar UI yang baik. Namun, terdapat dua prinsip yang masih memperoleh nilai "Baik", yaitu Interactive dan Forgiving. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa kendala seperti ketiadaan fitur forgot my password dan kendala dalam pengisian data. Rekomendasi untuk pengembang adalah menyediakan fitur forgot my password dan memperbaiki cacat yang terdapat pada aplikasi untuk meningkatkan penilaian pada aspek Reduce User's Memory Load. Dengan demikian, evaluasi UI aplikasi Karya Superapp dengan menggunakan aturan Theo Mandel menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini memiliki kualitas UI yang baik, namun masih terdapat ruang untuk perbaikan guna meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna dalam menggunakan aplikasi tersebut.
Advanced Exergy Analysis on the Turbofan Engine
Authors: Indriyati Feni , Mahandari Cokorda Prapti , Yamin Mohamad
Published: December 2024

Studies on energy utilization underscore the paramount importance of energy, as evidenced by numerous researchers. This research encompasses both conventional and advanced exergy analyses. Advanced exergy analysis aims to ascertain the extent of energy loss in each component, influenced by irreversibility, and to account for component interactions within the system. Furthermore, advanced exergy analysis seeks to enhance the operational efficiency of each engine component. The findings reveal that the combustion chamber exhibits the highest level of energy loss, amounting to 32.817 MW. This energy loss primarily stems from irreversibility triggered by chemical reactions leading to heat transfer. Overall, the study results indicate that the exergy influx from external sources surpasses that generated internally in each component system.
Level of Computer Literacy of Barangay Officials of Tandaay, Nabua, Camarines Sur: Basis for Community Extension Program
Authors: Nodado Sophia Ann H. , Bagayawa Micah L. , Tolosa Kenneth Godwin A.
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the level of computer literacy of the barangay officials in Tandaay as the basis for a community extension program. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling technique to determine the respondents. With that, a total of 37 elected and appointed barangay officials comprised the study respondents. This study is a descriptive-correlational research that made use of a checklist questionnaire to gather the data. The frequency and percent distribution, weighted mean, order ranking method, and chi-square test of independence were used to interpret the collected data. The findings revealed that the elected and appointed barangay officials are “Somewhat Unaware” in terms of computer navigation skills and online communication skills. For Microsoft Office skills and computer troubleshooting skills, the respondents are found to be “Unaware”. For the factors affecting the respondents’ level of computer literacy, the result revealed that the respondents “Agree” that the indicators in computer navigation skills, Microsoft Office skills, online communication skills and computer troubleshooting skills affect their computer literacy, especially their willingness to learn and use the computer. Moreover, there is a significant difference between the respondent’s profile and their level of awareness in computer literacy. As an output, the researchers proposed an intervention plan to improve the computer literacy of the respondents. This intervention plan is a basic computer learning workshop designed and aligned based on the results of the survey.
Stroke and Ischemic Heart Disease among LGBT Sexual and Gender Minorities in Japan
Authors: Katagiri Aomi , Tokuda Yasuharu , Taniguchi Kiyosu , Shibuya Kenji , Tabuchi Takahiro
Published: December 2024

Leading causes of death in Japan include stroke and ischemic heart disease (IHD). It has been unclear regarding risk for these diseases among sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) in Japan. Using cross-sectional data from JACSIS (Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey) 2022, participants were categorized in cisgender/heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender based on sex at birth, gender identity and sexual orientation. Outcome was measured by past history of stroke or IHD. Multivariable logistic regression was constructed adjusting for risk factors. 24,298 participants were eligible for analysis. Overweight/obesity was prevalent among gay and bisexual participants, while lesbians and transgenders were implausible compared to cisgender/heterosexuals. After adjusting for potential covariates, all SGM groups experienced increased prevalence of stroke (transgender odds ratio [OR], 2.97; 95% CI, 1.74-5.06, gay OR, 2.69; 95%CI, 2.00-3.64, lesbian OR, 2.44; 95%CI, 1.0-3.40, bisexual OR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.01-3.40) and IHD (transgender OR, 2.92; 95%CI, 1.75-4.86, gay OR, 2.18; 95%CI, 1.64-2.91, lesbian OR, 1.96; 95%CI, 1.32-2.93, bisexual OR, 1.23; 95% CI, 0.65-2.31) compared to cisgender/heterosexuals. SGMs in Japan have different prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors compared to Western countries. SGMs face higher prevalence of stroke or IHD, and transgenders were most vulnerable. There is much need in support for the health of SGMs in Japan.
The The Morphometrics, Growth and Length-Weight Relationship of Hilsa Shad (Tenualosa Ilisha) in the Down Stream Kotri Barrage Indus River, Pakistan
Authors: BHANBHRO DILAWAR ALI , LASHARI PUNHAL KHAN , MUHAMMAD YOUNIS  , HAMEEDA KALHORO  , ASMA FATIMA  , KHALID HUSSAIN
Published: December 2024

Morphological characteristics and Length-Weight relationship of Hilsa Shad (Tenualosa ilisha) from the Down Stream Kotri Barrage Indus River, Pakistan are examined. A total of 25 specimens (T. ilisha) were collected from August 2019 to September 2020 and found multiple dots in their bodies. These dots were varying to some extent; few specimens have no dots while others had 12 dots. The dots consist of black color that appeared very first time in Pakistan and has no history in the past. The merits are similar but morphometric characters, body length and weight were found to be different. The maximum and minimum weight and length were noted as 254±0.7g and 31±0.6g, 21.1±0.9cm and 15.5±0.8cm, respectively. Only three specimens were found without dots present in their body followed by four dots and nine dots, however, only two specimens categorized as two dots and twelve dots, five specimens with eight dots and seven specimens with single dot. The growth of fish was found higher in one dot specimens followed by four, eight and twelve dot specimens. Results also revealed that almost all specimens exhibited an isometric growth and the Length-weight relationship was significant with r2 ≥0.910 while no statistical (P˃0.05) difference was found between female (A) and male fish (B). The Hilsa (T.ilisha) is a migratory fish from sea to river for breeding and spawning purpose but, unfortunately illegal fishing, local demand, environmental change and habitat destruction cause Hilsa fish to decline continuously in the Indus river of Pakistan. Therefore, it is recommended that stock assessment with genomic studies of Hilsa Shad will be taken to distinguish the actual number of species present in the Indus River of Pakistan..
WASP FAUNA of Subfamilies Eumeninae, Vespinae and Polistinae From Sibi, Balochistan, Pakistan
Authors: MUHAMMAD QASIM  , KHAN MEHMOOD , MUHAMMAD AMIN  , KHAN MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE , AHMED BEJJAR , ZAFAR ULLAH  , AZIZ SALMAN , ASLAM SUMERA
Published: December 2024

This study identified Vespidae species from the subfamilies Eumeninae, Polistinae, and Vespinae in the Sibi district of Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 9 species across 5 genera were recorded. Among them, four species belong to Eumeninae, three to Polistinae, and two to Vespinae. All species were documented for the first time from the Sibi district, with two species, Anterhynchium (Anterhynchium) abdominale abdominale and Delta campaniforme campaniforme, being reported for the first time from Balochistan province. Present study will serve as a foundation for future studies on Vespidae from Sibi and the wider Balochistan region.
Production Performance and Economic Benefits of Sheep Farming in Manatuto Municipality Timor-Leste
Authors: VICENTE DE PAULO CORREIA  , Gomes GRACIANO SOARES GOMES , CARLITO DE ARAÚJO MALI CODE  , ARMANDO BAU MAU AFONSO  , OSCAR DA SILVA  , CELSO XIMENES
Published: December 2024

Sheep are one type of small ruminant livestock that are very important for rural communities to meet the customary and economic needs of families. This study aims to obtain information about the livestock system, productivity, and benefits of sheep products for the cultural and economic needs of sheep farming families. This study used a survey method with a 95% confidence interval. The determination of the survey location was carried out using the purposive sampling technique and the determination of the sample size using the Slovin method. The selection of respondents used the random sampling method. The variables observed were herd structure, reproductive performance, utility of sheep products to meet the customary and economic needs of farming families, and product sales systems. The survey results showed that around 95% of respondents still use the traditional extensive system, without technical control and attention to the quality and frequency of animal feed. This system is less appropriate in efforts to overcome reproductive problems, the age of the first pregnancy of sheep, resulting in low productivity, mortality rates reaching 1%, the age of first lambing reaching 12 months, and the age of weaning of sheep usually 3 to 6 months. All informants stated that culturally, sheep are the most important animals in their lives, therefore, sheep farming must be maintained at all times. Sometimes they sell the sheep production, but only to finance some of the family's sudden needs. It is concluded that it is difficult to influence farmers to increase sheep productivity, especially in the research location because the main purpose of sheep farming is only to maintain cultural life, not market-oriented.
Assessment of Trichoderma Asperellum Fermented Agricultural Waste-Based Feed on Broiler Chicken Growth and Meat Quality
Authors: FARAH AHMED  , SHOMAILA SIKANDAR  , AFZAL IMRAN , YASMEEN ROHEELA
Published: December 2024

The demand for poultry products is increasing due to rising world population. This has led to high prices and inadequacy of traditional poultry feed ingredients which creates a need to look for alternative feed sources like agricultural wastes. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of Trichoderma asperellum-fermented agricultural waste-based feed on the growth and meat quality of broiler. Wheat bran and rice husk were selected as agricultural waste-based substrates for solid state fermentation (SSF). Total 25 broiler chicks (one day old) were distributed into 5 treatment groups randomly: group 1 was fed completely on basic feed mixture (control), group 2 was fed on diet with 10% unfermented wheat bran (WB), group 3 was fed on diet with 10% fermented wheat bran (FWB), group 4 was fed on diet with 10% unfermented rice husk (RH) and group 5 was fed on diet with 10% fermented rice husk (FRH). The experiment was conducted for 5 weeks. Nutrient analysis showed that solid state fermentation (SSF) improved the protein and carbohydrate content. Statistical analysis of growth performance showed that there was significant (P < 0.05) improvement in body weight in group fed on diet with 10% fermented wheat bran (FWB) as compared to control group. The group fed on 10% fermented rice husk (FRH) maintained a similar body weight as compared to control group. The groups fed on 10% unfermented wheat bran (WB) and 10% unfermented rice husk (RH) had lower body weight than control group. No significant changes were detected in meat quality parameters among all the treatment groups. In conclusion, fermenting the potential feed substrates through fungus Trichoderma asperellum not only improved the nutrient content by degrading complex components but also had a positive effect on chicken growth. This study suggests that wheat bran fermented by Trichoderma asperellum can be added to broiler diet upto 10% without any deleterious effect on the growth and meat quality.
Building is On Fire: A Game for Fire Extinguishers Safety Training in the Construction Industry
Authors: Brandão João Pedro Gil , Classe Tadeu Moreira de , Rufino Júnior Roberto , Castro Ronney Moreira de
Published: December 2024

Work accidents affect thousands of people in the industry every year, and the most efficient way to reduce them is to apply more interesting and engaging safety training sessions. Thus, developing and using games for safety training purposes is an innovative idea for this problem. In this article, using the SafetyPlay Game Design method, we create a game for fire extinguisher safety training for the construction industry. We validated the game with two civil engineers, specialists in fire training, who considered it an excellent manner to help workers in this training scenario.
Endgame for Corruption: Framework para o Design de Jogos Digitais voltados ao Combate à Corrupção - CTDGames 2024
Authors: Abreu Vinícius Santos de , Classe Tadeu Moreira de
Published: December 2024

A corrupção é um fenômeno enraizado nas relações sociais, trazendo mazelas e aflições para humanidade nas mais diversas nações e instituições existentes ao redor do globo. Sendo assim, o processo de combate à corrupção deve contar com uma participação popular estruturada, embasada e apoiada por análises críticas. Tendo em vista a capacidade dos jogos digitais sérios (JDS) em transmitir valores e conhecimentos, estes podem ser utilizados como ferramentas para o trabalho de conscientização cidadã em relação aos valores sociais e ao protagonismo da população no papel de fiscalização do Estado. No entanto, o processo de design de JDS ainda não está claro, ainda mais no que se refere ao objetivo de gerar reflexão durante o tempo de jogo, elemento essencial para se criar como experiência, novas perspectivas acerca da corrupção. Desta maneira, este trabalho apresenta como artefato um framework para dar suporte ao design de jogos que possibilitem a aprendizagem e a reflexão de jogadores acerca de temas sobre corrupção, chamado de Endgame for Corruption Framework (EgC). A pesquisa foi conduzida por meio do paradigma DSR (Design Science Research) e, com isso, foi organizada em dois ciclos iterativos. O framework foi avaliado através de estudos quasi-experimentais e observou-se que os jogos envolventes gerados pelo EgC eram capazes de transmitir conhecimentos e gerar reflexão sobre corrupção de maneira imersiva e interativa. Por conseguinte, esta pesquisa contribui para conscientização da sociedade e na evolução de um mundo mais aberto, digital, e acima de tudo, transparente. As contribuições também estão presentes em disciplinas que tenham como objetivo abordar temáticas relacionadas a corrupção, e na área de cultura de jogos, por lidar com relações sociais e significação de mecânicas e dinâmicas de jogo.
RFG: An Interactive Fiction Game to Stimulate Software Requirements Learning
Authors: Corrêa Chessman K. F. , Xexéo Geraldo
Published: December 2024

Software development begins with the elicitation of different types of requirements. Therefore, students must learn elicitation techniques and the types of requirements to carry out this activity. The teaching and learning process has been described as a challenge. Due to this, Game-Based Learning was created to use games to improve the engagement and learning of students. Different kinds of games have been proposed to improve the learning of requirements. In this paper, we describe a text-based interactive fiction game for learning software requirements.
I Choose You, Reinforcement Learning! Trained RL Agents For Pokémon Battles
Authors: Rossi Leonardo de Lellis , Souza Bruno , Lopes Maurício Pereira , Gudwin Ricardo Ribeiro , Colombini Esther Luna
Published: December 2024

Pokémon battles present a valuable training environment for Reinforcement Learning (RL) agents due to their inherent stochastic nature and adaptability to deterministic settings. However, this environment currently lacks a comprehensive benchmark of basic RL agent implementations suitable for training purposes. This project aims to fill this gap with an open-source benchmark of trained agents with classic RL methods and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) techniques, to foster the development in the field and facilitate the entry of new researchers. We also propose a Markov Decision Process (MDP) environment, in which agents are trained and validated. The agents demonstrated effective learning and achieved robust performance during training.
A Participação da Comunidade de Jogadores na Elaboração de uma Hipótese sobre Raios Cósmicos em Super Mario 64
Authors: Pereira João V. L. , da Silva Bruno C.
Published: December 2024

O objetivo desse trabalho visa a compreender a formulação de uma hipotese que responde, satisfatoriamente, uma anomalia registrada na plataforma de streaming Twitch, durante uma competição de speedrun de Super Mario 64. Inicialmente, analisaremos o ocorrido durante o jogo e como a comunidade de jogadores propos que fora registrado ao vivo um Transtorno de Evento Unico(TEU). Após isso, estudaremos o que é o TEU, juntamente com as condicões que se acontece e como tal evento explica o ocorrido. Dessa forma, usando os games, como elemento analítico multidisciplinar, podemos compreender a importancia de estudar o evento para o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
EcoAdventure: um jogo digital para crianças voltado para a conscientização ecológica
Authors: de Freitas Lorena Leite , Paris Simon , Araujo Sindy , Araújo Gabriel de O.
Published: December 2024

As consequências do descarte inadequado de resíduos sólidos na sociedade contemporânea são recorrentes e cada vez mais graves. Este trabalho apresenta o processo de desenvolvimento de um jogo 2D voltado para crianças de 8 a 10 anos, com o objetivo de promover a conscientização ecológica por meio do ensino lúdico de princípios de educação ambiental, como a coleta seletiva, o descarte correto de resíduos e a compreensão dos impactos das ações antrópicas na natureza. Utilizando a metodologia iterativa-incremental no processo de desenvolvimento do game, subdividida em três ciclos, como resultados parciais apresentam-se a criação e implementação de duas fases do jogo, bem como os personagens, cenários, mecânicas e sonorizações.
Thinking Girls: Proposta de um Jogo Digital Visando o Ensino de Pensamento Computacional para Meninas
Authors: Santos Wesley , Leite Eriky Ryan G. , Rabelo Jacilane de H.
Published: December 2024

A crescente preocupação sobre a equidade na área da computação motiva a busca em aumentar a participação feminina. Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de jogo digital educacional para o ensino de Pensamento Computacional voltado para meninas. O objetivo é estimular o interesse pela computação através do ensino de Pensamento Computacional, por meio de um jogo, denominado Thinking Girl, desafiando as jogadoras a resolverem problemas que exercitam o raciocínio lógico, contando com o auxílio de personalidades femininas de destaque na computação. Um protótipo do jogo é apresentado como contribuição para promoção de uma maior representatividade de mulheres na computação.
Extensibility Analysis of Game Engines for Building Simplified Game Development Interfaces
Authors: Souza Joana Gabriela R. de , Pacheco Marcos Vinicius C. , Prates Raquel Oliveira
Published: December 2024

Creating video games requires a multidisciplinary team and specialized tools for graphics and interaction mechanisms. While games are valuable educational tools, game engines are often too complex for non-programmers. Simplified design tools democratize game development for educators. This study aims to support Brazilian elementary school teachers by analyzing game engines for customization possibilities and developing a prototype authoring tool to create digital educational games quickly.
Proposta de Protocolo para Análise do Nível de Imersão através da Repercussão Mental e Cardiovascular de um Simulador de Corrida de Carros
Authors: Marques Pericles , Esquivel Noemi , Gomes Marcus , Vasconcellos Marcelo de , Almeida Filho Daniel
Published: December 2024

As tecnologias para simulação da realidade têm desenvolvido enormemente, gerando um níveis de imersão cada vez mais próximos da realidade natural. Contudo, algumas simulações poderiam potencialmente induzir alguns riscos à saúde dos usuários, como estresse mental e cardiovascular, da mesma forma que a experiência natural. Neste contexto, é importante entender o quanto o incremento tecnológico às simulações, como o uso de headsets de realidade virtual (RV), pode aumentar o risco à saúde dos usuários. No presente trabalho, propomos a utilização de um simulador de corrida de carros com e sem headset RV para avaliar o quanto a indução da maior imersão modifica os parâmetros fisiológicos objetivos dos usuários medidos através de registros de eletroencefalograma e medidor de frequência cardíaca. Espera-se assim produzir evidências que ajudem no desenvolvimento de simulações cada vez mais imersivas e seguras.
Autunno - Jogo 2D de Investigação de Pinturas do Renascimento Cultural para desktop
Authors: Castro Luana V. , Franco Saulo T. L. , Brito Tarsila P. , Cordeiro Nana
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar o desenvolvimento do jogo "Autunno" e suas motivações. Em um contexto marcado pelo Renascimento Cultural Italiano, caracterizado por avanços na razão, tecnologia e artes plásticas, houve diversos pintores emblemáticos sempre citados, entretanto, observa-se uma sub-representação de artistas femininas. Diante dessa lacuna e do crescimento da indústria de jogos, o projeto visa trazer visibilidade às artistas femininas do Renascimento, abordando-as de forma dinâmica e divertida, com o intuito de despertar o interesse do público juvenil.
Detection of OSA Through the Application of Deep Learning on Polysomnography Data
Authors: Ulutas Hasan , Arslan Recep Sinan , Sahin Muhammet Emin , Cosar Halil Ibrahim , Arisoy Cagri , Koksal Ahmet Sertol , Bakir Mehmet , Ciftci Bulent
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive study on the application of deep learning techniques to accurately detect sleep apnea. The study leverages a dataset obtained from the Sleep Laboratory of the Department of Chest Diseases of Yozgat Bozok University, with the aim of developing an effective decision support system capable of identifying cases of sleep disorders with high accuracy. The proposed methodology focusses on the use of deep neural networks (DNNs) to enhance the accuracy and reliability of sleep apnea detection. By employing meticulous data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, the study demonstrates the potential of DNNs to capture intricate and high-dimensional features within complex sleep data, allowing precise and reliable diagnosis. The experimental results showcase the effectiveness of the proposed DNN-based classifier design, achieving an accuracy of 96.48 %. The study’s contributions lie in the enhancement of sleep disorder diagnosis through the integration of deep learning techniques, offering promising implications for clinical practice. Early detection of sleep disorders has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and overall quality of life and lays the foundation for further advancements in the field of sleep medicine.
Universals of Human Nature
Authors: Károly Tomáš
Published: December 2024

With the arrival of biological evolutionism and behaviourism, the concept of human nature has become very unstable. The proposed method for detecting the features of human nature based on discomfort allows us to reconsider human nature and regard the species as ontological entities. The human species is represented by biosubstrates that instantiate essential universals. When society restricts fundamental behavioural expressions, individuals experience discomfort, which leads to rebellion. These expressions of discomfort lead us to recognise the basic universals of human nature. Discomfort arises from the disruption of the symmetrical relationship between nature and nurture. These propositions are also supported in fiction, as seen in Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, The Island of Doctor Moreau, Men Like Gods, Abduction and Childhood’s End.
Miserable, Meaningless Lives, and Unwelcome Deaths
Authors: Klampfer Friderik
Published: December 2024

David Benatar has been championing the cause of the overall badness of human lives since the turn of the century, most forcefully in his 2006 academic bestseller Better Never to Have Been. In his more recent book, The Human Predicament (OUP, 2017), he added some extra layers of dark paint to his sinister portrait of human destiny by arguing that our lives are not just miserable, but also insignificant, i.e. devoid of (cosmic) meaning and purpose. And yet, just like in Better Never to Have Been, he has once again shunned from taking what appears to be the next logical step from such revelation and concluding that a quick and painless death would be a relief and a blessing for every one of us. And yet, if human life is not only of poor quality but also mostly meaningless, how come death is not (more) welcome? If human life, or existence, is a problem and a burden, how come death, which ends it, is not a solution and a relief? In the paper, I take up this challenge and investigate whether Benatar’s particular blend of existential pessimism and cosmic nihilism can offer a plausible solution for it.
Âşık Veysel in Şiirlerinde Çiçek Kavramı
Authors: YENEN AVCI Yıldız
Published: December 2024

Âşık Veysel, dizelerini yaşadığı coğrafyanın doğal güzellikleriyle harmanlayarak şiirlerinde edebî bir peyzajın ortaya çıkmasını sağlayan şairlerimizdendir. Görüntü ve kokusuyla doğanın canlı bir aksesuarı olan çiçekler, her dönemde sanatçılara ilham veren varlıklar arasında yer almışlardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Âşık Veysel’in şiirlerinde çiçek sözcüğünün kullanılma sıklığını ve şairin bu kavrama yönelik bakışını belirlemektir. Çiçek sözcüğü şair için oldukça önemlidir. Çünkü Âşık Veysel’in bir çiçekle kapanan gözleri gönül gözüyle gördüğü başka bir çiçekle yeniden aydınlanmıştır. Araştırmanın yöntemi doküman incelemesidir, veriler ise içerik analiziyle çözümlenmiştir. Araştırmada öncelikle Âşık Veysel’e ait olan 180 şiir çiçek kavramı bakımından incelenmiş, içinde bu kavramın geçtiği şiirler tematik bakımdan sınıflandırılmıştır. Yapılan incelemede şiirlerin %47,22’sinde çiçek sözcüğünün kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Âşık Veysel’in rengârenk ve hoş kokulu dünyasında çiçek kavramı üç farklı şekilde öne çıkmaktadır: “Genel Olarak Çiçek Kavramı (f=31)”, “Çiçek Türleri (f=53)” ve “Çiçek Hastalığı (f=1)”. Çiçek türleri bakımından şiirlerde 7 bitkiye -zambak (f=1), sarmaşık (f=1), çiğdem (f=2), lale (f=2), sümbül (f=3), menekşe (f=6) ve gül (f=38)- yer verilir. Çiçek hastalığı ise Âşık Veysel’in hayatını etkileyen bir rahatsızlık olmasına rağmen şiirlerde pek geçmez.
Araştırma sonucunda çiçek kavramının şiirlerde genel itibarıyla olumlu çağrışımlar yaptığı, çiçek genellemesine sıklıkla, çiçek türlerine ise sınırlı sayıda yer verildiği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca çiçek kavramının kozmik bir varlık olarak ele alınmasının yanı sıra “psikolojik, teolojik, sosyal, kültürel, ekonomik” boyutlara sahip bir simgeye dönüştüğü görülür.
Âşık Veysel Şiirlerinde Renk Unsurları
Authors: SARI BAYER Yasemin
Published: December 2024

Doğuştan görme engelliler, algılama deneyimi bulunmadığından renkleri tanımlayamazlar. Sonradan görme yeteneğini kaybeden bireyler, renkleri zihinlerinde canlandırabilirler. Yedi yaşında görme yetisini kaybeden Âşık Veysel'in, renkleri tanımlamasını sağlayan görsel deneyimleri ve zihninde oluşmuş imgeler bulunmaktaydı.
Bu çalışma, Âşık Veysel'in renkleri şiirlerinde nasıl algıladığını ve yansıttığını analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Renk konusundaki ifadelerini inceleyerek görme yeteneğini kaybetmeden önce deneyimlediği renklerin zihinsel imgelerinden hareketle; şiirlerindeki betimlemelerinden, rengi ele alış biçimine ve görsel algının rolüne ışık tutmaktadır.
Deneyimlere dayalı olarak beyinde somutlaşan renk algısının gerçekleşebilmesi için fiziksel olarak bir ışık kaynağına ve gözdeki koni hücrelerine gereksinim duyulmaktadır. Yaşamının büyük bir bölümünü görme engelli olarak geçiren Âşık Veysel’in şiirlerinde renk unsurlarını etkili bir dille kullanmış olması, konunun araştırılmasını gerekli kılmaktadır. Buradan hareketle Âşık Veysel’in gözlerini kaybetme yaşı, görme eylemine ilişkin muhtemel deneyimleri referans alınarak görsel algılama, görme engellilerde renk algılaması, Âşık Veysel’in yaşamının önemli noktaları renk unsurlarına yer verdiği şiirleri üzerinden literatür taraması yapılarak konuya ilişkin olgu ve olaylar değerlendirilmiştir.
Bu değerlendirmeler ışığında, görsel deneyimin varlığı nedeniyle belleğinin iyi korunduğu, görme kaybıyla gelişen duyusal farkındalığın geliştirdiği içgörüyle belleğindeki renk unsurlarını iki farklı yaklaşım geliştirerek şiirlerine yansıttığı görülmektedir. Şair, dizelerinde bazen doğayı doğrudan anlatırken, bazen de doğayı betimlerken metaforik bir yaklaşımla renk unsurlarını kişileştirmektedir. Bu nedenle şiirleri hem gerçek hem de sembolik bir renk etkileşimini yansıtarak benzersiz ve çağrışımlı bir görsel dil yaratmaktadır.
Âşık Veysel Türkülerinin Fonolojik ve Morfolojik Özellikleri
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Hakan
Published: December 2024

Tarih sahnesine çıkışlarından yazıya geçiş evresine kadar geçen sürede Türklerin sözlü anlatım gelenekleri ön plana çıkmaktadır. Sözlü anlatım geleneği, ozanlar sayesinde yüzyıllarca yaşatılabilmiştir. Eski dönemlerden günümüze kadar birçok ozan bu mirası hakkıyla yerine getirmiştir. 20’nci yüzyılda bu geleneğin en önemli temsilcilerinden birisi de Âşık Veysel’dir. Görme yetisini küçük yaşlarda yitiren Veysel, tam anlamıyla gönül gözü açık denebilecek şekilde çağdaşlarının da ilerisinde bir icra yeteneği ortaya koymuştur. Bu yeteneğiyle günümüzde de adından söz ettirebilen sanatçı, geriye birçok eser bırakmıştır. Seslendirdiği türkülerde, doğa sevgisinden insanlık değerlerine kadar çok çeşitli konulara değinmiştir. Bu geniş yelpaze içerisinde Sivas ağzına dayalı birçok söz varlığı unsuru yer almaktadır. Sade, açık ve anlaşılır bir dille şiirlerini seslendiren şair, bu açıdan değerlendirildiğinde Türk dili için önemli hizmetler sunmuştur. Bu çalışmada da Veysel’in şiirlerinden hareketle söz varlığına ait olan unsurlar, fonolojik ve morfolojik açıdan değerlendirilmiş ve birtakım bilimsel sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır. Böylece daha sonra yapılacak olan çalışmalarda araştırmacılara somut verilere dayalı önemli katkılar sağlamak amaçlanmıştır.