bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Disrupting the Colonial Agenda within Graduate Teacher Education
Authors: Robinson Ingrid Mara , Tompkins Joanne Marie
Published: November 2023

The Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action (2015a) highlight education as a means of reconciliation. The purpose of our study was to understand if and how the content and pedagogy within a graduate Foundations of Education course using an anti-racist education framework enabled in-service teachers to challenge the colonial narrative and integrate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into their classrooms. We interviewed six graduate students and identified key themes related to experiencing and enacting anti-racist education. The results suggest the necessity of identifying one’s positionality, using relational pedagogy, and employing critical self-reflection to interrupt the colonial story and promote Indigeneity within the Canadian context. Les appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation soulignent l’importance de l’éducation comme moyen de réconciliation. L’objectif de cette étude était de comprendre dans quelle mesure le contenu et la pédagogie d’un cours supérieur portant sur les fondements de l’éducation et reposant sur un cadre antiraciste a permis aux enseignants en service de contester le récit colonial et d’intégrer des connaissances et des perspectives autochtones dans leur enseignement. Nous avons interviewé six étudiants aux cycles supérieurs et identifié des thèmes clés portant sur l’expérience et la mise en œuvre de l’éducation antiraciste. Les résultats semblent révéler un besoin d’identifier soi-même son positionnement, d’employer une pédagogie relationnelle et de s’engager dans une autoréflexion critique pour interrompre le récit colonial et promouvoir l’indigénéité dans le contexte canadien. Mots clés: éducation antiraciste; décolonisation des études supérieures; pédagogie de la formation des enseignants; conscience coloniale; formation des enseignants à la justice sociale
Emotional Intelligence Among School Teachers in Oman
Authors: Al-Busaidi Saleh , Aldhafri Said , Alrajhi Marwa Nasser , Alkharusi Hussain , Alkharusi Badar , Ambusaidi Abdullah , Alhosni Khoula
Published: November 2023

This paper sheds light into the role of emotional intelligence in school teaching. It reports the findings of a study that sought to investigate the emotional intelligence of 4,098 school teachers in the Sultanate of Oman in five dimensions using the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS). The study also measured the relationship between teachers’ emotional intelligence and a number of demographic teacher and school variables. The results showed that teachers’ emotional intelligence was high in all five dimensions. There were variations in teachers’ emotional intelligence based on certain teacher and school variables. Key words: job satisfaction, Sultanate of Oman, teachers’ emotional intelligence. Cet article fait la lumière sur le rôle de l’intelligence émotionnelle dans l’enseignement. L’article fait rapport des résultats d’une étude ayant porté sur l’intelligence émotionnelle, selon cinq dimensions, de 4 098 enseignants dans le Sultanat d’Oman en employant l’échelle de Schutte sur l’intelligence émotionnelle. L’étude a également mesuré le rapport entre l’intelligence émotionnelle des enseignants et un certain nombre de variables démographiques liées aux enseignants et aux écoles. Les résultats indiquent que l’intelligence émotionnelle des enseignants étaient élevée pour toutes les dimensions. Des variations dans l’intelligence émotionnelle des enseignants se sont révélées selon les variables liées aux enseignants et aux écoles. Mots clés : satisfaction professionnelle; Sultanat d’Oman; intelligence émotionnelle chez les enseignants
Product Leadership and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Odhiambo Hezron , Anyieni Abel
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Due to increased competition, the Kenyan banking system has had erratic performance in recent years. As a result, the major question is whether Kenyan commercial banks can use value disciplines to help them maintain their competitiveness. The study aimed to investigate the effect product leadership on competitiveness of Kenyan commercial banks.

Methodology:. The research used a descriptive research design. The study comprised of businesses rendering commercial banking services in Kenya. A non-probability method of sampling was utilized. Structured questionnaires were used as applicable. The study targeted all the 42 Kenyan commercial banks/lenders. The 42 commercial bank managers were targeted as the unit of observation and the 42 commercial banks as the unit of analysis. Since the population in the current study was small but adequate for study research, that is, 42, the study used a census survey (thus no sampling was done) and thus the targeted population were still the commercial banks. Questionnaires were the instruments of data collection. The SPSS application was used to help with this analysis (v.25.0). Descriptive analytics and inferential metrics were used to analyze the data. Charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations were used to present the findings.

Results: The findings indicated that product leadership has a positive and significant relationship with the competitive advantage of Kenyan lenders (β =0.359, p=0.000). This implies that gains in a single unit of product leadership result in a 0.359-unit shift in the competitive edge of Kenyan lenders.

Contribution to policy and practice: The study reveals a positive and significant connection between product leadership and the competitive advantage of Kenyan commercial banks/lenders. This suggests that banks that focus on developing innovative products, offering unique value propositions, and staying ahead in terms of product offerings are more likely to attain a competitive advantage. This finding contributes to knowledge by emphasizing the importance of product innovation and differentiation for achieving a competitive edge in the banking industry.
Effect of Product Quality and Promotion on Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Sutisna Dian , Sukmalana Soelaiman , Satria Rd Okky , Arby R.
Published: November 2023

As a nation endowed with a diverse cultural heritage and vast reserves of natural resources, Indonesia requires the acquisition and utilization of state-of-the-art defense equipment and technology. The Panzer Anoa is a military armored vehicle manufactured by a company specializing in the production of armament systems and commercial products. This vehicle serves the purpose of personnel transportation, commonly referred to as armored personnel carriers (APCs). Over the past three years, there has been a noticeable decrease in the sales of the Panzer Anoa, a product manufactured by a company producing Main Equipment Armament Systems and commercial goods. According to the data provided by the company operating in the Main Armament System Equipment industry and commercial products, 25 units were sold within three years. This figure falls significantly short of the predetermined target of 72 units, resulting in a sales percentage of merely 34.72%.
The study employed a quantitative research methodology characterized by a descriptive and verification approach. The sample consisted of 54 respondents selected using a stratified random sampling technique. In gathering supporting data and information, primary data is utilized, specifically in the form of questionnaire data directly obtained from a company operating in Armament Systems Primary Equipment and commercial products.
The study's findings demonstrated that each statement item exhibited validity, as indicated by values exceeding 0.30 and reliability, with results surpassing 0.60. The study findings indicate that the product quality factor exhibited a high significance level, with a coefficient of 0.981. Similarly, the promotion factor strongly influenced the purchase decision, as evidenced by its coefficient of 0.977. Furthermore, the purchase decision itself was found to be significantly influenced by various factors, with a coefficient of the t-test yielded T count values of 3.981 (p < 0.001) and 2.826 (p < 0.001), both of which exceed the critical T table value of 2.007. attributable to other factors.
Another factor that has yet to be examined is the value of 0.263, or 26.3%. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the influence of product quality is more pronounced, with a total effect of 0.4361 or 43.61%, compared to the total effect of promotion, which stands at 0.3002 or 30.02%. It is advisable for companies operating in the Armament System Primary Equipment and commercial products sector to place a high emphasis on product quality. These results can be achieved by consistently enhancing the features of the Anoa Panzer and streamlining its operational processes.
Influence of Motivation, Work Environment and Compensation on Employee Performance
Authors: Nopian Sinaga Irwan
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of motivation, work environment, and compensation on employee performance at PT. Marurat Artaraya. The population in this study are employees of PT. Marurat Artaraya, totaling 145 people. While the technique of determining the sample using the solvin technique. This type of research is a quantitative research. The data sources in this study are primary data and secondary data where the data has been processed from the internet, documentation, and journals. While the data analysis technique used is descriptive and multiple linear regression with hypothesis testing by t test, f test and coefficient of determination. The results of multiple linear regression analysis that show Y = 2.467 + - 0.115X1 + 0.585X2 + 0.436 e. While the results of the test (t) or partial test show that motivation has a negative and insignificant effect on employee performance at PT. Marurat Artaraya, where it can be seen that the motivation value tcount is -1.797 > ttable 0.2201, the work environment has a positive and significant effect, it can be seen tcount is 6.043 > ttable 0.2201, while compensation has a positive and significant effect, it can be seen tcount is 3.774 > ttable 0.2201 on the performance of employees at PT. Marurat Artaraya. Then the results of the f test showed that simultaneously there was a positive and significant effect of motivational variables (X1), work environment (X2), and compensation (X3) on employee performance (Y) and the Fcount value was 156.871 > Ftable 3.16. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R2) in the adjusted R Square value is 0.890 (89.0%). So it can be said that 89.0% of the variation of the independent variables, namely motivation, work environment and compensation in this model has a contribution to the variable performance of employees at PT. Marurat Artaraya. While the remaining 11.0% is influenced by other variables outside the model.
Screening and characterization of highly responsive genes related to the blast disease caused by Pyricularia oryzae in rice (Oryza sativa)
Authors: Gioi Dong Huy , Ha Chu Duc , Trung Nguyen Quoc , Thang Bui Van , Tien Tran Van , Huong Bui Thi Thu
Published: November 2023

Blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae, has been regarded as one of the most critical diseases in rice plants (Oryza sativa). Seeking a list of candidate genes is a major step for resistance breeding programs. In this study, at least 24 RNA-Seq datasets related to blast disease infection in rice plants have been obtained from databases. Among them, four microarray datasets obtained from blast-infected leaf samples in Indica rice varieties, including GSE122258, GSE126961, GSE78266 and GSE39635 were selected for further in silico analysis. Particularly, a total of 216 differentially expressed genes in blast-treated leaves were obtained by exploring four microarray atlas. Among them, at least 32 blast-responsive genes that exhibited similar expression patterns were selected for further bioinformatics analysis. Particularly, these differentially expressed genes encode important transcription factors and enzyme families. By using Expasy and Yloc tools, the physic-chemical properties of these proteins, including lengths, molecular weights, iso-electric points and grand average of hydropathy were greatly variable and the majority of these blast-responsive gene-encoding proteins was localized in the cytoplasm and nucleus. To sum up, this current study has provided fundamental knowledge about potential candidate differentially expressed genes for further functional characterization of genes aiming to control blast resistance in rice.
Utilization of compost derived from waste sludge of shrimp raising-ponds for crop cultivation
Authors: Van Do Thi Cam , Giap Vu Dinh , Tung Nguyen Quang , Ha Tran Viet
Published: November 2023

Compost, an organic fertilizer which is rich of nutrients, safe and environmentally friendly for crop cultivation. In this study, it was aimed at evaluatiton of the effects of the compost derived from shrimp pond waste sludge on plant growth of kohlrabi, white radish, and mustard green. The application of the compost produced in five districts (Quynh Luong, Nghi Hop, Dien Trung, Quynh Di, Hung Hoa) of Nghe An province resulted in remarkably higher plant growth. In which kohlrabi, white radish, and mustard green fertilized by the compost from Quynh Luong district had crop yields of 3.6 kg/m2, 3.4 kg/m2, 3.7 kg/m2 than the control without compost yielding 2.1-2.2 kg/m2. Similarly, other plant growth parameters of number and areas of leaves and survival rate of the plants were all significantly higher than that of the control. Moreover, the mustard greens yields applied the compost produced in the four districts including Nghi Hop, Dien Trung, Quynh Di, Hung Hoa were in the range of 3.1-3.6 kg/m2 all higher than that of the control unapplied fertilization determined as 2.2 kg/m2, but reaching relatively equivalent to that of the commercial organic fertilizer at 3.8 kg/m2, but slightly lower than that of the chemical fertilizer 4.4 kg/m2. The study revealed that the compost from shrimp pond waste sludge can be fertilized for crop cultivattion which was safe and contributing to reducing a large amount of waste sludge discharged from shrimp-raising ponds in Nghe An province.
Mapping small burned areas using high spatial resolution planetscope imagery: a case study of the wildfire in Da Lat city
Authors: Binh Pham Duc
Published: November 2023

This study employed high spatial resolution PlanetScope imagery at 3 m resolution for mapping burned area and burn severity resulting from a wildfire that occurred from April 7-9, 2023 in the highland of Vietnam. The wildfire took place in a protection forest near the Prenn pass in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province, Vietnam. Pre- and post-fire Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps were generated using no-cloud high-resolution images acquired on March 25 and April 23, 2023 by the PlanetScope’s SuperDove satellites, respectively. The difference of NDVI (dNDVI) was then calculated, and thresholds, proposed by the author, were utilized to classify the study area into three different classes: unburned, low-to-moderate and high severity. The results showed that the total burned area was approximately 13.86 ha, with 8.19 ha classified as low-to-moderate severity, and 5.68 ha classified as high severity. Although there was no reference dataset to cross-validate the results, the estimated burned area is very close to the total affected area officially reported by the Forest Protection Department of Lam Dong province (about 13 ha). This study is one of the few that investigates the use of high-resolution PlanetScope imagery for environmental monitoring in Vietnam, and the first to focus on burned area and burn severity mapping in Vietnam. This work demonstrates the potential of PlanetScope images for mapping burned area and burn severity, particularly in small regions where other optical satellites, such as Sentinel-2 and Landsat, may not provide accurate results due to their spatial resolution limitations.
Knowledge, attitude, and habits on solid waste management of students at Nho Quan C High School
Authors: Hao Nguyen Thi Bich , An Nguyen Thi Thanh , Son Phi Dang , Phuong Dang Van
Published: November 2023

Recently, along with climate change, solid waste management has become one of the environmental challenges that many developing countries, including Vietnam, are experiencing especially. Current status of knowledge and attitudes of high school students about solid waste management. For this reason, the research team conducted research on the current state of awareness, attitudes and habits of high school students at Nho Quan C High School, Ninh Binh province regarding solid waste management. In this study, we utilized an online questionnaire to conduct the survey of 800 high school students grading from 10 to 12. The data was then analyzed by the application of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study results show that 390 graders (accounting for 48.8%) recognized empty plastic bottles and more than one third of the total participants identified food packaging, milk containers, and used napkins as common types of solid waste present within the school campus. The data also illustrates that there is a certain difference among participants in terms of grade levels. Specifically, the higher graders are, the more pro-environmental activities they conduct and involve, for example, while almost all students at grade 10 (95.6%) felt satisfied or very satisfied with the waste treatment methods being implemented in the school campus, only about 86% students at both grades 11 and 12 had the same evaluation. The research suggests that it is important and necessary to continue and enhance the implementation of environmental education and communication programs at high schools on solid waste and related management practices.
The Effects of Top-down and Bottom-up Cognitive Processes in Chinese EFL Learners’ Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition
Authors: Fan Yao
Published: November 2023

This study analyzed the correlation between the incidental acquisition of vocabulary using different processing strategies during reading by 56 native Chinese-speaking students studying English at a university in China. Based on top-down and bottom-up cognitive processes, the study discussed the lexical processing strategies employed by the participants in analyzing unknown words. Based on introspective data collected during think-aloud and the subsequent vocabulary retention test results, the researcher explored the acquisition effects of different strategies. The results indicated that the bottom-up processing strategy showed better acquisition effects than the top-down strategy. Finally, the researcher discussed the reasons why Chinese college students performed better with the bottom-up cognitive approach in incidental vocabulary acquisition while reading, attempting to provide pedagogical implications for L2 vocabulary teaching in China.
Are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Shaping a New Risk Management Approach?
Authors: Cerrone Rosaria
Published: November 2023

Digital revolution is influencing many economic sectors and for a few years banking sector is under a great transformation mainly due to the development and the use of new technologies. The most recent ones are artificial intelligence (AI) with the recourse to advanced algorithms. The main banking services, their offer, but above all, the customer relations have been significantly influenced by the this. The recourse to new channels, the monitoring of risks and the controls of frauds are only some of the applications of machine learning (ML). To manage the increase in financial and non-financial risks AI and ML seem to give a great help to banks. The survey conducted from December 2022 to May 2023 with a sample of Italian banks of different size, shows the level of awareness in the recourse to these technologies. Moreover, it aims to assess the maturity and the future perspectives in the adoption of AI in the financial system. The analysis is divided into different investigation areas that show how banks can mitigate the risks involved with the implementation of AI and how it affects the risk management process. The paper covers the gap in literature where AI and ML are mainly considered as separate tools to face specific banking projects; and Italian banks, even if with differences due to the size, are aware of the relevance of these new technologies. The research is a contribute to the discussion about the application of AI and ML in a holistic dimension.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pakistani Teenager
Authors: Tahir Khadeja
Published: November 2023

The individual (K.N) seeking support was a 16-year-old female. She was referred due to concerns related to behaviors such as emitting loud noises, hitting and biting oneself, cranial self-impact, and limited social interaction. The assessment process involved conducting behavioral observations and compassionate clinical interviews with her parents, teacher, and a clinical psychologist. Additionally, the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (C.A.R.S) (Schopler, Reichier, & Renner, 1988) was employed to evaluate the extent of the challenges. This assessment was conducted through observations of K.N and in collaboration with their teacher to comprehensively assess her condition and rule out the presence of other potential disabilities. K.N's score on the C.A.R.S was 54, indicating placement within the severely autistic category.  Based on behavioral observation and assessment it has been hypothesized that K.N exhibits characteristics consistent with autism spectrum disorder, indicating a need for comprehensive support. To address the K.N's challenges, we developed a tailored Individualized Intervention Program incorporating diverse behavior modification techniques. One of these approaches involved the implementation of Floortime (DIR) strategies to enrich the individual's social interactions and broaden her communication network. Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) was used to reduce self-disruptive behaviors and encourage communication. By the end of therapeutic session eye-contact improved and she started maintaining eye contact for 4-5 seconds while before intervention plan, she had no eye-contact. she also displayed increased engagement in joint attention activities, allowing another person to interact with her 40% of the time. Furthermore, she demonstrated an 80% success rate in independently wearing her jacket or sweater when going outside. She started making requests when asked what she wants instead of indulging into self-injurious behavior 60% of the time. In the area of academic or cognitive skills K.N was able to identify opposites, differentiate between masculine and feminine forms, write five prepositions, compose three simple sentences about herself, type dictated words on an iPad, name the days of the week, perform basic addition on a calculator, and sequence numbers up to nine. In the area of motor skills, she was able to ride gym-bicycle for few minutes. K.N was also able to paint pots, stack matching boxes in a shelf. These remarkable advancements were achieved over the course of nineteen sessions.
The Role of Chinese Vocabulary Knowledge in Composition Writing among Upper Elementary School Students
Authors: Liu Yingsheng , Murphy Victoria
Published: November 2023

The present study aims to investigate the role of vocabulary knowledge in composition writing among Chinese children. Drawing on Nation’s (2001) vocabulary framework, this study operationalized Chinese vocabulary knowledge from receptive and productive perspectives and in form, meaning, and use domain, respectively. A total of five measures assessing receptive vocabulary knowledge, productive vocabulary knowledge (form, meaning, and use), and composition writing skills were administered to 249 Chinese students in grade 4 (N = 91), grade 5 (N = 90), and grade 6 (N = 68). Hierarchical regression results showed that across upper elementary grades, productive vocabulary knowledge made a significant and substantial contribution to Chinese writing performance after controlling for age and receptive vocabulary knowledge. Inspections on vocabulary knowledge in each individual domain further revealed that knowledge of vocabulary form was the strongest predictor of writing performance at grade 4, while knowledge of vocabulary meaning and use make increasing contributions to composition writing at higher grades. Findings from this study underline the relative importance of productive vocabulary knowledge in form, meaning, and use at different developmental stages and extend writing models to non-alphabetical languages. Pedagogical implications were also drawn from the present study to inform better educational practices on scaffolding beginning writers with specific aspects of vocabulary knowledge.
The impacts of IFRS 16 on airlines
Authors: Ribeiro José , Ribeiro Francisco , Ribeiro Fernando
Published: November 2023

This study addresses the effects of the adoption of IFRS 16 on the passenger air transport sector. With practical effects for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2019, IFRS 16 established the standardisation of a single accounting modelfor all leases, whether operating or financial. With this new adoption, IFRS 16 aims to increase the transparency and quality of the information that is presented in the financial statements for the most diverse stakeholders.

This study aimed to assess the effects of adopting this new international standard in a specific sector and to identify whether the changes in some of the financial indicators are felt in the same way by all companies, this being the main focus of this study. Based on a sample of 12 airlines from various countries in Europe and South America, the financial indicators were interpreted by analysing the reports and accounts before and after the application of IFRS 16.

The main conclusions obtained are: i) the adoption of IFRS 16 led to an increase in assets, liabilities and EBITDA, however in different proportions for each of these items; ii) companies with negative equity and, therefore, with greater risks of bankruptcy or greater information asymmetry, tend to resort more to leasing as a way of financing their assets; iii) the financial autonomy and solvency ratios showed significant variations for companies that resort more to operating leasing.
De emancipatieparadox
Authors: van Ostaijen Mark , Wolf Eva
Published: November 2023

The emancipation paradox: Emancipation policy as female problem

In the Netherlands, there are so called ‘emancipation policies’, ‘emancipation monitors’ and ‘emancipation ministers’ to address gender inequality. This article analyzes how the concept of emancipation emerges as norming policy category in the Netherlands by interpretive research on post-war emancipation policies. Through our analysis, we uncover that although understandings of emancipation evolve over time, public policies perpetuate an implicit norm with policy consequences. Drawing from these findings, we engage in critical reflection on the legitimacy of existing emancipation policies.
Role of Insulin Like Growth Factor (IGF) in Lung Cancer with Underlying Diabetes Melitus
Authors: Andayani Novita , Mauliza Mauliza
Published: November 2023

Lung cancer is one of the diseases which the highest incidence and mortality in the world. Lung cancer consists of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with various subtypes. Diabetes mellitus is one of the comorbidities that is often found in lung cancer patients, which is around 6% - 18% in lung cancer patients. Diabetes is a comorbidity factor that has a serious effect in increasing cancer cell progressivity through the activity of insulin growth factor (IGF) which consists of receptors (IGF-R) and binding proteins (IGFP). The role of IGF produces oncogenic mutations at the DNA level with the process of lung cancer immunity stimulates mitogenesis initiated by insulin and initiates neoplasm cells. IGF receptor mechanism has antineoplastic properties, to fulfill glycemia control that will reduce lung cancer progressivity and prevent clinical worsening so that it can help reduce lung cancer mortality with oral hypoglycemia drugs along with lung cancer therapy modalities such as cytotoxic agents, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and surgery. The role of IGF is to amplify insulin levels in glucose, lipid, and protein metabolism. IGF can induce cell differentiation and initiation of neoplasm. Diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity can poor clinical outcomes and promote progression through IGF receptor activation in the tumorigenesis process.
Analisis Peran Aktor dalam Upaya Modernisasi Kerangka Berpikir Masyarakat Dusun Jambuan
Authors: Noorma Mega Astinaningrum  , Aldiansa Roby Juniardi  , Wanda Aziza
Published: November 2023

Modernization is a change that cannot be avoided by all levels of society. The research aims to examine the role of actors in embracing the people of Jambuan Hamlet who have a traditional frame of mind and previous habits toward a more modern life. This research is descriptive qualitative research, namely the data collected was obtained through in-depth interviews with vital informants and supporting informants. The results of the research show the socio-cultural background of the Jambuan Hamlet community. Society has a pragmatic mindset or instantaneous thinking which is motivated by a lack of education knowledge which impacts skills in the field of work as well as a lack of understanding of religious knowledge. The role of actors here can be seen in seeking modernization of the social aspects of the residents of Jambuan Hamlet. This change can be seen in changes in the minimum standards of education, the deepening of religion, and the framework of thinking in the people of Jambuan Hamlet.
KONTRASTIF KALIMAT PASIF DALAM BAHASA ARAB DAN BAHASA INGGRIS
Authors: Ramadhani Sri
Published: November 2023

This research was conducted to examine the comparison between two languages which were not allied and through contrastive analysis. The problem in this study is to see how passive sentences in Arabic and English and, how are the similarities and differences in passive sentences in both languages. The purpose of this study is to understand passive sentences in Arabic and English. This study uses descriptive methods that object research through libraries (Library Research) with analysis of contrastive data. From the results of this study found similarities between active and passive in Arabic and English: Equations in terms of time, equations in terms of the order of changes in sentences. Differences from active and passive in Arabic and English: Differences in terms of definition, differences in terms of the use of verb auxiliary words, differences in terms of use of the phrase
Ciclo fenológico de cultivares e genótipos de mirtileiro cultivados na região Sul do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Bergmann Amanda Radmann , Fischer Lucas de Oliveira , Holz Ígor Ratzmann , Benati Jorge Atílio , Oliveira Bruna Andressa dos Santos , Fischer Doralice Lobato de Oliveira , Malgarim Marcelo Barbosa
Published: November 2023

Objetivou-se com este estudo, avaliar o calendário fenológico de nove cultivares e de dez genótipos de mirtileiro provenientes de seleção massal, pertencentes aos grupos rabbiteye e southern highbush, no ciclo produtivo de 2020/2021, cultivados na região de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul (RS). As avaliações fenológicas foram realizadas semanalmente, onde avaliou-se o início da floração (mais de 5% das flores abertas) e da brotação (mais de 5% das gemas vegetativas brotadas em estádio de ponta verde), a plena floração (mais de 50% das flores abertas) e o final da floração (mais de 90% das flores abertas). Verificou-se que ‘Bluegem’, ‘Misty’, ‘O’Neal’, G2 e G3 conferiram floração mais precoce, enquanto ‘Delite’ e Powderblue’ apresentaram o início de floração mais tardio. O início da brotação ocorreu na maioria das cultivares e genótipos a partir do mês de agosto. Além disso, houve antecipação no período fenológico no ciclo de produção 2020/2021, justificado pela ocorrência de temperaturas mínimas críticas durante os meses de julho e agosto. As cultivares: Bluebelle, Briteblue, Climax, Delite, Powderblue, Woodard, e os genótipos: G1, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9 e G10 com período de floração mediano ou tardio, possuem maior adaptação às condições edafoclimáticas da região Sul do RS.
Aspectos teórico-práticos da gestão democrática no PNE 2014-2024: movimento de lutas e disputas pelo direito à educação e a gestão democrática nos sistemas educacionais
Authors: De Carvalho Roberto Francisco , De Oliveira Nádya Reis , de Carvalho Doracy Dias Aguiar
Published: November 2023

O artigo em pauta aborda a gestão democrática no PNE 2014-2024 e as repercussões no âmbito dos sistemas educacionais. Como ponto de partida indagamos quais determinantes da gestão democrática da educação podemos evidenciar no PNE 2014-2024, sem desconsiderar o processo de sua elaboração. Por esse prisma, a etapa da pesquisa que resultou neste texto teve por objetivo desvelar, como parte dos determinantes da gestão democrática dos sistemas educacionais, os aspectos teórico-práticos acerca da gestão democrática expressa na meta 19 do PNE 2014-2024. Buscando alcançar o objetivo mencionado, orientado pela perspectiva crítico-dialética e com base em estudo teórico e documental, a discussão sobre a gestão democrática da educação compreendeu a produção sobre a temática publicada na Revista Brasileira de Política e Administração da Educação (RBPAE) entre 2010 e 2020 adicionada de um estudo que abordou a contradição entre o direito à educação e à aprendizagem expressa na política e gestão curricular do SME de Araguaína/Tocantins. Os resultados do estudo demonstram que a gestão democrática expressa no PNE 2014-2024 é condicionada pelos determinantes materiais, institucionais, ideológicos, políticos e organizativo-comunicacional os quais repercutem nos sistemas educacionais afetando a garantia do direito à educação e à aprendizagem.
Progresso genético de trigo de ciclos precoce e tardio nos estados do Rio Grande do Sul e Paraná
Authors: Trivisiol Vinicius Severo , Cargnelutti Filho Alberto , Loro Murilo Vieira , Facco Giovani
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o progresso genético da produtividade de grãos, peso de mil grãos, peso do hectolitro e proteína em grãos de trigo de ciclos precoce e tardio, nos estados do Rio Grande do Sul e Paraná. Foram utilizados os dados de 106 ensaios com genótipos de ciclo precoce e 124 de ciclo tardio, conduzidos durante cinco anos (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 e 2019), nos estados do Rio Grande do Sul e Paraná. Foram avaliados os seguintes caracteres: produtividade de grãos (PROD, em kg ha-1), peso de mil grãos (PMG, em g), peso do hectolitro (PH, em kg hL-1) e proteína dos grãos (PROT, em %). Para cada ciclo (precoce e tardio) e caractere (PROD, PMG, PH e PROT) foi utilizada a metodologia de Vencovsky et al. (1988) para o estudo do progresso genético. O progresso genético de trigo de ciclo precoce foi de 2,52% ano-1 para a PROD, -0,13% ano-1 para o PMG, 0,68% ano-1 para o PH e 0,48% ano-1 para a PROT. O progresso genético de trigo de ciclo tardio foi de 4,24% ano-1 para a PROD, -0,10% ano-1 para o PMG, -0,65% ano-1 para o PH e 0,44% ano-1 para a PROT. Houve ganho genético para a PROD e PROT e perda genética para o PMG nos genótipos de ciclos precoce e tardio. Houve ganho genético para o PH dos genótipos de ciclo precoce e perda genética para os genótipos de ciclo tardio.
Fatores humanos relacionados aos resíduos da construção: revisão sistemática
Authors: Barreto Onésima Aguiar Campos , E Silva Jonas Carvalho , Marques Elineide Eugênio
Published: November 2023

A literatura em Gestão de Resíduos da Construção Civil (GRCC) destaca a importância dos fatores humanos na compreensão de comportamentos e percepções dos profissionais do setor em relação aos resíduos. Observa-se uma evolução no conhecimento desses fatores. O artigo objetivou revisar estudos sobre os fatores humanos na indústria da construção relativos aos resíduos. Foram analisados 51 artigos, dos quais emergiram 31 fatores humanos categorizados em cinco grupos: legislação; fiscalização governamental e civil; tecnologia; conhecimento e consciência; e design. Notou-se que estes fatores humanos são pouco explorados na literatura da GRCC. Sugere-se mais estudos teóricos sobre o tema, que podem enriquecer a compreensão dos fenômenos associados aos resíduos na construção civil.
Gambaran Psikopatologi Adiksi Game Online pada Remaja di Kota Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Maulida Adila  , Rini Gusya Liza  , Afdal Afdal
Published: November 2023

Pendahuluan: Psikopatologi merupakan istilah yang berasal dari dua kata, yaitu “psiko” dan “patologi” dan didefinisikan sebagai ketidaknormalan, penyimpangan atau disfungsi dari proses berpikir dan perilaku seseorang. Psikopatologi dapat terjadi disebabkan berbagai hal salah satunya ialah adiksi game online. Hal ini dikarenakan penggunaan game online yang berlebihan dan tidak terkendali dapat menyebabkan dampak negatif pada pembelajaran, bersosialisasi, dan kehidupan kerja ataupun sekolah. Tujuan penelitian: Untuk mengetahui gambaran psikopatologi adiksi game online pada remaja di kota Padang, Indonesia. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif yang dilakukan pada 390 remaja di kota Padang dengan melihat tingkat adiksi game online menggunakan Indonesian Online Game Addiction Questionnaire (IOGAQ) dan menilai psikopatologi pada remaja yang kecanduan game online dengan kuesioner Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-180 (MMPI-180). Hasil: Hasil didapatkan sebesar 18% remaja berada pada kategori adiksi game online dan gambaran psikopatologi menunjukkan persentase tertinggi pada skala disfungsi emosi negatif (87,7%), skala anger proneness (66,15%) dan psychoticism (69,2%). Kesimpulan: Disfungsi emosi negatif, kecenderungan marah dan psikotik merupakan psikopatologi terbanyak yang ditemukan pada remaja dengan adiksi game online.
Analysis of The Effect of Infrastructure Investment on Economic Growth in Indonesia: Linear Regression Model Approach
Authors: Rijal Syamsu , S Masnawati , Iwang Baso
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the relationship between infrastructure investment and economic growth in Indonesia, given the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country's focus on a 20-year development plan, emphasizing human capital and global competitiveness, the research aims to provide insights for policymakers to formulate effective economic strategies. Using a quantitative approach and linear regression analysis, the study examines data spanning 2017-2022 sourced from official government platforms. Infrastructure investment, economic growth, and control variables such as inflation, government spending, and population growth are analyzed. The findings underscore the importance of stable inflation, efficient government spending, and controlled population growth for sustained economic development. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, suggesting a need to prioritize infrastructure projects to stimulate economic growth. However, the study encourages further research to identify specific infrastructure initiatives that yield the most significant impact on economic development.
Benefits And Challenges Of Using A Commercially Available Infrared Thermometer For Foot Self-Management For Patients With Diabetes: Findings Of A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Stevens Kathleen , Moralejo Donna , Ersser Steven , MacLean Cathy
Published: November 2023

Daily foot inspection is recommended for patients with diabetes to identify signs of skin breakdown, such as inflammation, that could be precursors to diabetic foot ulceration (DFU)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the utility of a commercially available infrared thermometer (CAIT) as a foot-self management tool. Methods: As part of a mixed-methods study, an RCT tested a CAIT and education intervention (n=34) vs. education alone (n=26). Participants logged their daily assessments for six months; the primary researcher conducted structured assessments at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Qualitative interviews were then conducted (n=9) to help explain the RCT findings. Results: The usability of the thermometer was categorized into benefits, challenges, and reasons to continue use. The benefits were increased frequency of assessments, reduced callusing, and facilitation of a discussion with health-care providers (HCPs). Conclusions: Findings suggest that a CAIT is a low-cost tool that could support foot self-management for people with diabetes.
Aplicação Por Simulação do Controle Preditivo em um Coletor Solar de Placa Plana de Baixo Custo
Authors: Nascimento Bruno Santos , Machado Antonio Aliberte de Andrade , Pontes Karen Valverde
Published: November 2023

Um sistema de controle preditivo foi aplicado em um coletor solar de placa plana de baixo custo com o objetivo de rastrear os setpoints desejados e atenuar dist úrbios externos. No entanto, devido às limitações físicas do sistema, alcançar temperaturas superiores a 55°C representou um desafio, resultando em uma redução no desempenho do controlador. O artigo descreve as ferramentas utilizadas e as limitações encontradas durante as simulações. Em um dos experimentos, foi possível atingir o setpoint da variável controlada em aproximadamente 30 segundos. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram a eficácia e robustez do controlador preditivo, mesmo quando aplicado a sistemas pequenos com poucos graus de liberdade.
Pixels Beyond Colors: Exploring Attributes and Representations of Text-Art Images
Authors: Bueno João Sebastião de Oliveira
Published: November 2023

Due to historical factors and hardware limitation, printed characters have been around to represent images in digital computers for longer than pixel-based raster images exist. With modern hardware and an enrichment of available characters the expressiveness of possible forms of image representation with characters should’ve grown as an art form. However, the modern use of character-based images as a digital art-form is comparatively small. This work revisits the history of graphic displays, and points to the absence of a widely accepted way to create, store and transmit character-based images using several text-based image capabilities as one of the factors that may be delimiting this expression. It then moves towards proposing techniques and terminology to make these more widespread.
Análise e Orientação de Postura nos Exercícios de Calistenia Usando Estimativa de Pose Humana
Authors: Dias Vinícius de Oliveira , Mauricio Claudio Roberto Marquetto , Peres Fabiana Frata Furlan
Published: November 2023

A prática de exercícios físicos da calistenia em casa ou ao ar livre vem sendo muito comum atualmente, motivada principalmente pela pandemia que ocorreu entre os anos de 2020-2022 e, por ser um esporte acessível. Porém, muitas lesões ocorrem pela falta de um profissional, que geralmente é encontrado somente em academias privadas. Com isso, é de grande importância utilizar tecnologias de inteligência artificial que tenham capacidade de auxiliar a postura durante os treinos, assim evitando possíveis lesões e garantindo a execução correta dos exercícios. Há hoje diversas tecnologias que trabalham com estimativa de pose humana para reconhecimento de indivíduos. O OpenPose e o MediaPipe são bibliotecas que dispõem de algoritmos de estimativa de pose humana que podem usar a GPU para a aceleração de respostas de reconhecimento da pose humana. Logo, o objetivo deste trabalho foi revisar trabalhos de pesquisa que utilizaram bibliotecas de reconhecimento de pose humana no contexto de atividades físicas.
Desarrollo e implementación de un aplicativo móvil para la gestión médica veterinaria en la universidad internacional tres fronteras (Petcare)
Authors: Jacquet Fernando Daniel Lopez , Chamorro Claudia Raquel Ibarrola
Published: November 2023

Este proyecto tiene como objetivo central la sistematización y automatización de los procesos de gestión médica en una clínica veterinaria, mediante el desarrollo de una aplicación móvil. La implementación de este software conlleva mejoras sustanciales tanto para los profesionales veterinarios como para las mascotas a su cuidado. Se prevé una optimización notable en términos de tiempo y recursos invertidos en cada intervención, permitiendo un manejo eficiente y seguro del historial clínico de cada paciente animal. Aunque el cuidado de las mascotas ha adquirido una prioridad cada vez mayor en la vida de muchas personas, a menudo se enfrentan a dificultades al buscar o proporcionar atención médica adecuada debido a la falta de información detallada sobre el historial clínico del animal. La implementación del software propuesto tiene como objetivo principal digitalizar y agilizar los procedimientos habituales en una clínica veterinaria, satisfaciendo así las diversas necesidades de propietarios y profesionales. Esto no solo facilita el acceso a la información necesaria, sino que también mejora la capacidad de respuesta y eficacia en la atención brindada. Este proyecto busca facilitar la programación de citas para los dueños de mascotas en la clínica veterinaria y proporcionar a los profesionales acceso detallado a los registros históricos de atención, con el fin de tomar decisiones más informadas para el bienestar y la salud de los animales atendidos.
Redes de Computadores e Simulação: Um Estudo Comparativo Entre Softwares
Authors: Borges Jerah J. , Cardoso Luciano , Bussador Alessandra
Published: November 2023

Este artigo se concentra no domínio da simulação de redes, com ênfase na investigação do tema ”Redes de Computadores e Simulação: Um Estudo Comparativo entre Ferramentas de Simulação”. O principal objetivo deste estudo abrangente é fornecer um parâmetro de qualificação para profissionais, pesquisadores e tomadores de decisão, a fim de auxiliá-los na seleção criteriosa de ferramentas apropriadas para a modelagem, análise e otimização de redes de comunicação complexas.
Análise de Técnicas de Deep Learning para a Medição de Fibras Microscópicas
Authors: Ortlieb Nicolli Campos , Mauricio Claudio Roberto Marquetto , Peres Fabiana Frata Furlan
Published: November 2023

O objetivo principal deste estudo é revisar e explorar técnicas avançadas de segmentação de imagens a nível de instância, com base em aprendizado profundo. O propósito final é aplicar essas técnicas para a medição automática de fibras poliméricas microscópicas fornecidas pelo Prof. Dr. Douglas Cardoso Dragunski. O estudo baseia-se na revisão abrangente da literatura existente, abordando algoritmos de segmentação e medição de imagens, tanto em escala microscópica quanto não, para informar o desenvolvimento de uma solução inovadora.