bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Técnicas de estimulación temprana para desarrollar la lectura en niños de cuatro años
Authors: López- Delgado Martha Dadeiva , Avila- Zambrano José Leonardo
Published: February 2025

Es esencial fomentar la lectura en los niños desde la educación inicial y asegurar una adaptación y progresión adecuadas. Este estudio evalúa el conocimiento fonológico de los niños utilizando la Batería de Inicio a la Lectura BIL 3-6 (Sellés et al., 2010), enfocándose en la subprueba de conocimiento fonológico con el objetivo de diagnosticar la situación de iniciación a la lectura y comprender cómo los niños se aproximan e interesan por las actividades de lectura. Se empleó una metodología mixta, de tipo descriptiva, con un diseño no experimental de corte transversal. Además, se realizaron encuestas a los padres y entrevistas con los maestros de educación inicial. Los resultados indican la necesidad de implementar estrategias como el uso de títeres y teatro para captar la atención de los niños durante la lectura. También se destaca la importancia de la participación de los padres en la promoción de la lectura desde el hogar. En conclusión, la lectura debe ser estimulada desde temprana edad para contribuir a la adquisición futura de esta habilidad y prevenir posibles dificultades.
Desarrollo de un prototipo de software para la gestión de la inmobiliaria INMOCAÑARI
Authors: Mendoza-Lema Cristian Rodrigo , Campoverde-Molina Milton
Published: February 2025

La empresa inmobiliaria Inmocañari de Azogues, provincia de Cañar, enfrenta limitaciones significativas en la gestión de propiedades, clientes y transacciones debido a métodos manuales y rudimentarios para registrar y gestionar dicha información además de sus actividades. Por lo tanto, esta investigación se enfoca en el desarrollo de un prototipo de software para registrar propiedades, administrar información de clientes, almacenar sus transacciones y programar citas. El desarrollo se llevó a cabo utilizando la metodología ágil SCRUM, con un enfoque dividido en sprints para el análisis de requisitos, el diseño de la base de datos relacional en PostgreSQL y la implementación de una interfaz gráfica desarrollada en Python con PyQt5. El prototipo mejoró significativamente las operaciones administrativas de la organización, reduciendo los errores de introducción de datos y optimizando los tiempos de respuesta de la gestión de clientes y propiedades. Además, la generación automatizada de reportes permitió una toma de decisiones más rápida basada en datos precisos. En conclusión, el prototipo desarrollado representa una solución tecnológica eficiente y escalable que centraliza y automatiza los procesos internos de la inmobiliaria Inmocañari, posicionándola como una empresa más competitiva y preparada para las futuras exigencias del mercado.
ANÁLISE QUALI-QUANTITATIVA DE MICROPLÁSTICOS NO TRATO GASTROINTESTINAL DE Metynnis maculatus (KNER, 1858) NO RESERVATÓRIO MOXOTÓ – SUBMÉDIO SÃO FRANCISCO – BA
Authors: Marques Crisreane Oliveira , Santos Fátima Lúcia de Brito dos , Silva Adriana Araújo , Alves Luca Adriel de Souza , Santos Amanda Ferretto , Santos Daniele Ravena Fernandes
Published: February 2025

O ambiente aquático vem enfrentando impactos negativos devido à atividade humana. Os ecossistemas marinhos e de água doce em todo o mundo foram contaminados por microplásticos (MPs). Contaminantes liberados por MPs (metais pesados, pesticidas, resíduos sólidos) podem acumular nos peixes e serem transferidos para os seres humanos através do consumo. Objetivou-se analisar, classificar, quantificar presença de MPs no trato gastrointestinal do Metynnis maculatus, coletados em nov/22, jan/23, mar/23, maio/23, jul/23, set/23 e nov/23 no reservatório Moxotó. Os peixes foram adquiridos de um pescador para obter representatividade amostral, os quais no laboratório foram medidos, pesados e eviscerados, retirando o trato gastrointestinal para análise em estereomicroscópio. Os MPs foram separados e classificados quanto ao tamanho, cor e tipo. Usou-se o programa Sisvar 5.7 para análise de variância e teste de Tukey a 5%. Foram encontrados 68 MPs, sendo 63,24% em machos, 20,58% em fêmeas e 16,18% sexo não identificado, aonde dentre os tipos revelou-se uma predominância de filamento na cor azul. No mês de maio houve mais MPs, sendo observado que as chuvas podem ter contribuído para maior movimentação das partículas plásticas na água, facilitando ingestão involuntária pelos peixes, como também a proximidade do local de coleta com áreas urbanas devido à lixiviação de resíduos plásticos. Dessa forma, confirmou-se a presença de MP em Metynnis maculatus, um peixe herbívoro, indicando a contaminação da área estudada por partículas plásticas.
ANÁLISE QUALI-QUANTITATIVA DE MICROPLÁSTICOS NO TRATO GASTROINTESTINAL DA Serrasalmus brandtii (LÜTKEN, 1875) NO RESERVATÓRIO MOXOTÓ – SUBMÉDIO SÃO FRANCISCO – BA
Authors: Alves Luca Adriel de Souza , Silva Adriana Araújo , Marques Crisreane Oliveira , Santos Amanda Ferretto , Santos Daniele Ravena Fernandes , Santos Fátima Lúcia de Brito dos
Published: February 2025

A poluição por microplásticos tem aumentado nos ambientes aquáticos devido à atividade humana, e os peixes são considerados indicadores da qualidade ambiental, uma vez que sua ingestão de microplásticos pode alterar seu comportamento. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar, classificar e quantificar a presença de microplásticos no trato gastrointestinal da espécie Serrasalmus brandtii, coletada nos períodos de nov/22, jan/23, mar/23, mai/23, jul/23, set/23 e nov/23 em pontos georreferenciados no Reservatório Moxotó. As amostras foram adquiridas por um pescador, de modo a garantir uma representatividade amostral com peixes de diferentes tamanhos. No laboratório, os peixes foram medidos, pesados e eviscerados para a remoção do trato gastrointestinal que foi analisado sob um estereomicroscópio. Para confirmar a presença de microplásticos, utilizou-se uma solução de peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) em conjunto com sulfato ferroso (FeSO4). Os microplásticos encontrados foram classificados de acordo com o tipo (filamento, plástico duro e plástico mole), cor e tamanho (≤ 5 mm). Para a análise estatística, calculou-se a média e o desvio padrão da concentração de microplásticos por indivíduo. Realizou-se uma análise de variância (ANOVA) seguida pelo Teste de Tukey a 5%, utilizando o software Sisvar 5.7. Foram analisados um total de 70 espécimes, nos quais foram identificados 94 microplásticos. Dessa forma, confirmou-se a ingestão de microplásticos pela pirambeba, um peixe carnívoro, indicando a contaminação do ambiente estudado por partículas plásticas.
DISSECÇÃO TRAUMÁTICA DA ARTÉRIA PULMONAR, UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Leite Carina Brauna , Matos Luis Carlos Vieira , Castanheira Henrique Couto Gomide , Pereira Christian de Magalhãe , Ramalho Gabriel Xavier , Castanheira Gustavo Couto Gomide , Batista Larissa Paixão
Published: February 2025

A dissecção da artéria pulmonar foi descrita pela primeira vez há cerca de 180 anos e durante todo esse período existiram menos de 30 registros em pacientes vivos. Devido à sua gravidade, a maior parte dos diagnósticos ocorreram durante a necropsia, entretanto com o avanço médico e tecnológico, principalmente com relação à exames de imagem, o número de casos reconhecidos vem aumentando. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar um caso de uma paciente atendida no pronto atendimento da cardiologia do Instituto Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal. Trata-se de um artigo do tipo Estudo de Caso em uma paciente jovem, previamente hígida, que evoluiu com dissecção do tronco da artéria pulmonar após um evento traumático. O diagnóstico foi dado após a realização da angiotomografia pulmonar, sendo repetida em um segundo momento, o qual foi identificado complicações tromboembólicas pulmonares secundárias à dissecção. Por não apresentar complicações mecânicas ou instabilidade hemodinâmica, optou-se por manter terapia conservadora de suporte. Após a melhora clínica, a paciente recebeu alta hospitalar para seguimento ambulatorial multidisciplinar. A dissecção da artéria pulmonar tem desafios significativos tanto em relação ao acesso de ferramentas diagnósticas, principalmente em pacientes vivos, quanto em propor terapêuticas eficazes. Estudos com maior número de pacientes ainda são necessários para alinhar propostas investigativas e otimizar recursos terapêuticos.
New Beginnings: Exploring Agricultural Communications Curriculum Development in Ontario
Authors: Dyment Madison , Specht Annie , Buck Emily
Published: February 2025

While agricultural communications programs are staples in American higher education, no comparable program exists in any Canadian institution. As North American nations, Canadian and American agriculture face similar challenges such as increasingly skeptical public opinion and decreasing agricultural literacy. This study focuses on the flagship agricultural institution in Canada as a potential base for a new agricultural communications program and highlights the opinions of two key stakeholders, agricultural students at the institution, and agricultural industry professionals in Ontario. Following a curriculum development framework by Wolf (2007), stakeholders detailed suggested program formatting, ideal core curriculum content, traits of the ideal graduate, and desired opportunities and experiences provided by such a program. Results found that stakeholders upheld the program teaching a variety of communication skills, social skills, and providing networking and co-op opportunities. Participants upheld the value of the program, noting that a major and particularly a minor option are ideal to introduce the program to as many students as possible, even those outside of agriculture. This study serves as an important step for future Canadian or North American curriculum development initiatives and seeks to fill the literature gap for agricultural communications curriculum development outside of the United States.
Análisis prospectivo de la educación odontológica en Ecuador
Authors: Alcivar Rivas Jordan , Sierra Zambrano Juan , Restrepo Escudero María
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La educación odontológica debe estar en constante evaluación para lograr un odontólogo egresado competente y capaz de asumir los retos que implica la profesión. Objetivo: Analizar la proyección y las tendencias de la educación odontológica en Ecuador. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática exploratoria. Se realizaron búsquedas en índices regionales y mundiales para identificar los artículos que cumplieran con los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: Se incluyeron 22 artículos sobre educación odontológica en Ecuador y en América Latina. La educación odontológica procura avanzar de acuerdo con el ritmo en que se mueve el mundo actual, pero sin descuidar que la odontología es una profesión de servicio. La educación odontológica se preocupa por criterios de calidad y la acreditación, también ha incorporado el componente social, así como la bioética y contenidos relacionados con el área médica como medicina interna y emergencias médicas como parte de las asignaturas. Conclusión: En el Ecuador la educación odontológica se enfoca en cumplir con parámetros que emanan de los organismos de acreditación. Se propone formar odontólogos competentes con altos criterios de calidad y que debe resolver los problemas de salud bucal de la población ecuatoriana.
Impacto Ambiental do uso da Inteligência Artificial na Saúde
Authors: Ribeiro Rafael Dias , Gomes Amanda , Gomes Daniela , Gomes Gabriela , de Souza Erick Vitor , Sousa Renata de Carvalho Vieira , Gomes Valter , Gomes Lucia Helena
Published: February 2025

A inteligência artificial (IA) emergiu como uma ferramenta de inovação na área da saúde, redefinindo o diagnóstico, o tratamento e a gestão hospitalar. Desde algoritmos que aprimoram análises de imagens médicas até sistemas de suporte à decisão clínica, a IA oferece benefícios significativos na eficiência e precisão dos serviços de saúde. Contudo, a crescente demanda por IA exige infraestrutura computacional, sustentada por data centers que consomem grandes quantidades de energia e recursos naturais. Esses centros, responsáveis por treinar e operar modelos como o GPT-3, geram emissões significativas de gases de efeito estufa e demandam grandes volumes de água para resfriamento. Além disso, a produção de hardwares especializados e o descarte de equipamentos intensificam os desafios ambientais. Paradoxalmente, a IA também oferece soluções para problemas climáticos, como a otimização de recursos energéticos e a previsão de desastres naturais. O objetivo deste manuscrito é explorar essa dualidade, analisando os benefícios da IA na saúde e os desafios ambientais. Ademais, as práticas sustentáveis e tecnologias emergentes, buscam um equilíbrio entre o avanço tecnológico e a preservação ambiental.
A contribuição do cooperativismo ao desenvolvimento econômico e social do estado do Paraná
Authors: Golos Otávio Augusto
Published: February 2025

As cooperativas agropecuárias paranaenses são forças motrizes do agronegócio brasileiro e se caracterizam pela promoção da inovação. Além dos investimentos em industrialização, há um foco crescente em tecnologias como agricultura de precisão, melhoria dos índices zootécnicos na suinocultura, avicultura e produção de leite, automação de processos e uso de energias renováveis, visando aumentar a eficiência e reduzir o impacto ambiental. As regiões atendidas por cooperativas agropecuárias se destacam por seu grau de desenvolvimento, com a geração de empregos para os moradores locais tanto diretamente nas cooperativas quanto no comércio geral, passando a constituir polos referenciais de produção agrícola e pecuária. Das 62 cooperativas agropecuárias do Estado, 20 se localizam no Centro-Sul, 18 no Noroeste, 12 do Oeste, 8 no Sudoeste e 4 no Norte. O setor está constantemente se consolidando para os desafios futuros dando continuidade ao seu crescimento sustentável, e assim o Paraná se destaca como um centro de excelência no cooperativismo agropecuário nacional. Em relatórios internacionais pode-se observar que onze cooperativas paranaenses ligadas ao setor agroindustrial configuram entre as maiores do mundo em valores de faturamento, porém sem perder de vista os seus valores sociais.
O PROJETO DE LEI DO NOVO PLANO NACIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO – PNE (2024-2034): EM PERSPECTIVA O FINANCIAMENTO E O DIREITO À EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Pereira Marcos Antonio Lima , Valente Lúcia de Fátima
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo avaliar as políticas públicas para a Educação Infantil, sobretudo em relação ao direito à educação e ao financiamento, delineadas no Projeto de Lei nº 2614/2024 do Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE) para o próximo decênio (2024-2034). Ademais, nos interessam os dados da Educação Infantil na meta 1 e na meta 20 que trata sobre o financiamento do atual PNE (2014-2024), que servirão como ponto de partida para compreender o que está delineado no Projeto de Lei nº 2614/2024. Assim, a problematização central, orientadora deste estudo, está assim balizada: quais são as propostas que o novo PNE (2024-2034), por meio do PL nº 2614/2024 delineia para a Educação Infantil e o financiamento, e, que, por conseguinte irão reverberar no direito à educação?  Para a consecução do objetivo proposto, realizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica e uma análise documental. Empreendemos a análise a partir do auxílio de diversos autores e do materialismo histórico-dialético. Os resultados já consolidados do atual PNE (2014-2024), demonstram que, as metas 1 e 18 ainda se encontram distantes de serem alcançadas, o que se consolida como um grande desafio. Além disso, as análises do projeto do novo PNE (2024-2034), apontam que as metas relacionadas à Educação Infantil e ao financiamento apresentam, ora progresso, e, outros momentos estagnação.
AVALIAÇÃO DA REPRESENTAÇÃO POR GÊNERO E RAÇA DOS MINISTRADORES NOS ENCONTROS DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA ODONTOLÓGICA: ANÁLISE DOCUMENTAL DOS ÚLTIMOS 4 ANOS
Authors: Dos Santos Nalanda Moreira , Sampaio Amanda Wellen Conceição , Dos Santos Rinala Manoeli Moreira , Pagliarini Jorge Luis , Pinheiro Andrew Silva , Leal Jonhata Vasconcelos Costa , Góes Johnatan Luís Tavares , De Santana Adan Lucas Pantoja
Published: February 2025

Os encontros da Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica (SBPqO) é o principal evento de Pesquisa científica do Brasil, tendo como função a divulgação científica, corroborando para o desenvolvimento e reconhecimento de projetos científicos. Observar a composição dos palestrantes é um parâmetro importante para compreender como essa sociedade dialoga com a diversidade. Dessa forma, objetiva-se analisar a representatividade de gênero e raça entre os palestrantes dos eventos organizados pela SBPqO nos últimos quatro anos, identificando padrões e propondo reflexões sobre a equidade de gênero e raça. Este estudo utiliza como metodologia, uma abordagem quantitativa, com análise documental e descritiva do intervalo de 2020 a 2023. Os critérios de inclusão, consideraram palestrantes, cujas informações sobre gênero e raça, foram retiradas dos anais disponibilizados no site oficial do evento e pela Plataforma Lattes do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Os dados foram tabulados, analisados e descritos por meio de gráficos. Obteve-se como resultado, o comparativo dos quatro anos analisados, os quais, apontam a predominância de 65% de palestrantes do gênero masculino em relação à média feminina, que foi de 35%. Além disso, observou-se que 97% de ministradores são da raça branca em comparação com as demais etnias. Conclui-se que ao longo de quatro anos, foi identificada uma disparidade na representatividade de gênero e étnico-racial entre os palestrantes, com predominância de homens brancos. Conclui-se que há predominância de palestrantes homens e brancos nos eventos da Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica (SBPqO) entre 2020 e 2023, revelando uma baixa representatividade de negros e mulheres, respectivamente.
LA MAGIA DE LOS NÚMEROS EN LA SIMPLICIDAD DE LOS LOGARITMOS DE JOHN NAPIER
Authors: Gálvez Ariel Antonio Robles , Medina Alcibiades , Ruíz Narciso Galástica
Published: February 2025

John Napier, barón de Merchiston (1550-1617), fue un matemático y teólogo escocés cuyas contribuciones revolucionaron la ciencia y las matemáticas. Según Fernandez, Tomas y Tamaro (2004), Napier combinó su fe protestante con un enfoque crítico hacia la Iglesia católica, expresado en su obra teológica A Plaine Discovery of the Whole Revelation of Saint John. Aunque esta obra fue notable en su época, su legado perdura principalmente por el desarrollo de los logaritmos, una herramienta fundamental en la simplificación de cálculos matemáticos complejos.
Study on the relationship between social capital, Instagram usage, and mental health among students
Authors: Gohil Jagdish , Mohanty Rakesh , Punia Ankit , Gupta Shikhar , RenukaJyothi S , Mehta Sonia , Kumar Lyngdoh Nelson Nishant
Published: February 2025

Social media networks (SMNs) are becoming some of the basic necessities in the daily life, and thus, new publications appear that discuss effects of these networks on users’ mental status and their behaviours. The most common context in which research is carried out the effects resulting from the interactions on the SMN’s include Facebook and Instagram. Research aims to investigate the relationships between Instagram use, social capital, and life satisfaction. Online questionnaires that measured the participants' use of Insta, social capital (SC), and level of happiness were given to them. The Instagram Activity Survey (IAS), a behavioral report instrument created especially for this research based on the Facebook Usage Questionnaire (FUQ), was used to gauge Insta usage. In both populations, the results showed consistent evidence of a positive relationship between the using Insta and SC factors. Particularly, compared to those who used Insta more passively, those who indicated higher levels of active use showed higher degrees of connecting and bridging social capital (BSC). The use of a restricted Trial population and the dependence on self-report measures are just two of the investigation's limitations that must be acknowledged. Future studies should overcome these restrictions and look into additional variables that can affect the connection between the usage of Insta and psychological well-being.
Relevance of the ancient Indian curriculum and pedagogic approaches in the present context with reference to NEP 2020
Authors: Yadav Nikita
Published: February 2025

The current study's goal is to examine, using relevant literature critically, the curricula and pedagogical practices used in ancient India and, as a result, determine their applicability in the current NEP 2020 framework. Research questions about curriculum analysis, pedagogical approaches, their applicability in NEP 2020, and the difficulties that may arise from putting them into practice were formulated based on the objectives. The study is analytical in nature and is review-based. The thorough literature analysis shows that the curriculum is made up of scriptures that teach about human values and a noble existence. Tarka Shastra, Upanishads, Vedangas, Darshans, Puranas, and four Vedas make up this system. The outcome also shows that Chintan and the oral teaching approach were widely employed. Additional methods of learning included debates, lectures, storytelling, and discussions. Life-related knowledge was given. The investigation revealed that their implementation in the current NEP 2020 will be significant and productive. Life-related learning can be obtained through activities and experiential learning. Experiments will help us understand things better. Schools are able to use oral teaching methods. Sanskrit knowledge is to be taught in schools. Additionally relevant is critical thinking. Regarding the implementation, there are a number of obstacles that must be overcome, including a shortage of funding, government backing, a shortage of qualified teachers, and many more. Therefore, by overcoming them and putting the same into practice, we can provide our children with education that is effective, relevant, engaging, and student-centric.
Application of artificial intelligence in the teaching and learning of mathematics: Implication for achievement and retention
Authors: Ogoke Chinemeze James , Anyanwu Anthony , Okolie Alfred , Onuoha Ekele , Vivian Donald-Ozuzu
Published: February 2025

Advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), offer opportunities to enhance teacher-student communication and improve learning outcomes in mathematics. This study investigates the impact of AI integration in mathematics education on student achievement and retention. The population comprised of 4204 Senior Secondary Three (SS3) in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo state Nigeria. A randomized controlled trial design was employed, with pre- and post-testing of 72 sample students selected through stratified simple random sampling and purposive sampling from a private school in Owerri, Imo State. The Mathematics Aptitude Test (MAT) was used to assess student learning, with a reliability coefficient of 0.74. Descriptive statistics and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used to analyze the data. The results show that students who learned geometry with AI did not outperform those who learned without AI. Moreover, the retention rate of students taught without AI was higher. No significant differences were found in achievement and retention rates between boys and girls learning geometry with AI. These findings suggest that teachers and students should explore effective ways to leverage AI in mathematics education. Based on the findings, it was recommended that researcher recommended that activity-based classroom should be encouraged in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the use of AI in the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools should be done under closed monitoring, and that improved technologies should be provided for both teacher and students for effective application of AI.
TÜRKİYE İÇİN ADİL BİR ÜCRET POLİTİKASI MODELİ: BÖLGESEL ASGARİ ÜCRET
Authors: Turgut Murat
Published: February 2025

Bu makale, Türkiye’de bölgesel asgari ücret uygulamalarının işgücü piyasasına, ekonomik kalkınmaya ve sosyal adalet perspektiflerine olan etkilerini değerlendirir. Bölgesel asgari ücretin, ülkenin çeşitli bölgelerindeki ekonomik ve sosyal koşulların farklılıklarını dikkate alarak, daha adil bir ücret politikası oluşturabileceği ve böylelikle yerel kalkınmayı destekleyebileceği tezini incelemektedir. Çalışma, bölgesel asgari ücretin uygulanmasının, yerel ekonomilere olan olumlu etkilerini vurgulamaktadır. Makale, Türkiye'de bölgesel asgari ücret uygulamasının potansiyelini belirlemek için geniş bir bölgesel veri analizine dayanmaktadır ve bu uygulamanın etkili bir şekilde nasıl yönetilebileceğine dair öneriler sunmaktadır.
Agradecimento aos Revisores da RBMFC em 2024
Authors: Sarti Thiago Dias , Mendonça Claunara Schilling
Published: February 2025

A Revista Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (RBMFC) agradece aos Avaliadores listados abaixo que atuaram como revisores ad hoc durante o ano de 2024, dedicando horas voluntariamente para a emissão de pareceres técnicos sobre manuscritos submetidos a esta revista.
The Relationship Between Personal Resources and Work Engagement and the Mediating Role of Home Resources/Demands
Authors: Chen I-Shuo
Published: February 2025

Personal resources have been widely investigated in studies on work engagement. They have been mainly viewed as affected by individuals’ situated environments and as the most proximal predictor of work engagement. Unlike those studies, we aimed to investigate whether personal resources can be crafted by individuals and whether there are mechanisms embedded in the relationship between personal resources and work engagement. Using a diary study conducted over seven consecutive days with 70 individuals who were either married or living with a partner and who were considering and subsequently underwent cosmetic surgery on their pelvic region during the survey period (n = 490 observations), we investigated differences in the individuals’ personal resources (i.e., self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism) pre- and postsurgery. We further investigated the relationship between individuals’ personal resources after surgery and their work engagement by using home elements (i.e., home resources and home demands) as mediators. The proposed hypotheses are underpinned by the conservation of resources theory (COR theory) and are empirically supported. We claim that individuals’ personal resources can be crafted outside the work environment (i.e., nonwork environment) and that such personal resources contribute to work engagement by motivating individuals to develop a nonwork environment (e.g., home) that allows them to successfully control and influence their work environment by increasing/decreasing home resources/demands.
Stress and Quits Among Intimidated Scientists: Management Failures and Paradoxes of Support
Authors: Peetz David , Murray Georgina , Troup Carolyn , Hales Robert , Lowe Ian
Published: February 2025

Through a major international survey of scientists, we investigated the stress effects on scientists who experience work-related intimidation and harassment, from whom they sought support, how useful support was, and whose support mattered for stress and quits. Using a theoretical framework that was an adaptation of the job demands-resources model, we found that different forms of intimidation affected stress and quits in different ways. Intimidated scientists sought support from both internal and external sources. The most supportive groups they consulted were often outsiders. Support had a major impact on stress and quitting. While stress itself increased quits, support was much more important, especially from senior management. Internal and external support worked very differently on quits. We finish with observations about management and HR functions within universities and other research organisations.
»Ein Traum von großer Magie«
Authors: Heininger Konstanze
Published: February 2025

»Wäre Max Reinhardt nicht auf der Welt, müßte sich vieles in meiner Existenz anders ein-richten«, so schreibt Hugo von Hofmannsthal im August 1911. Mit der Uraufführung der ‘Elektra’ 1903 begann eine Zusammenarbeit, die nicht nur für Hofmannsthals schriftstellerische Existenz bedeutend war, sondern in gleichem Maße die künstlerische Tätigkeit des Regisseurs Reinhardt beeinflusste – und darüber hinaus das deutschsprachige Theater ihrer Zeit. In den folgenden Jahren entstanden Inszenierungen zahlreicher Werke Hofmannsthals, von ‘König Ödipus’ über ‘Der Schwierige’ oder die Opern ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ und ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ bis zum ‘Salzburger Großen Welttheater’ und ‘Jedermann’. Ein weiteres Resultat der gemeinsamen Arbeit sind die Salzburger Festspiele, die es ohne die glückliche Begegnung in ihrer heutigen Form nicht geben würde. Ausgehend von den Jugendjahren beider Männer stellt diese Untersuchung das Wesen der kongenialen Zusammenarbeit dar, von ihren theoretischen Grundlagen bis zu deren gemeinschaftlicher Verwirklichung.

 

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Theaterwissenschaft - Band 26
Psychologie der digitalen Kommunikation
Authors: Bauer Matthias Johannes , Müßle Tim
Published: February 2025

Schlechte Briefings, ausufernde Online-Meetings und ein Missverständnis nach dem anderen per E-Mail, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp & Co.: Digitale Kommunikationskanäle haben ihre eigenen psychologischen Regeln, die uns auch ganz persönlich belasten können. Wer sie nicht kennt, beschwört unnötige Konflikte herauf und verbrennt sein Kommunikationsbudget. Wo digitale Kommunikation eigentlich entlasten und optimieren soll, steht heute immer öfter eine zusätzliche Belastung aus Fehlschlüssen, ungewollter Emotionalisierung und Mehrarbeit.

· Wie entstehen Hass, Stress und Missgunst in Online-Diskussionen und digitaler Kommunikation?

· Wie können professionelle Kommunikatoren die Eigenheiten von digitalen Kanälen für ihren Erfolg nutzen?

· Wie verändert Google die Produktion von Texten?

· Was macht digitale Kommunikation eigentlich mit uns Menschen?

Dieses Buch erklärt die psychologischen Grundlagen unserer alltäglichen digitalen Kommunikation. Die Autoren schildern leicht verständlich und fachlich fundiert, warum diese Form der Kommunikation oft so einfach erscheint und doch so schwer zu beherrschen ist.

Die Autoren

Prof. Dr. Matthias Johannes Bauer, volontierter Journalist, Germanist und Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, leitet den Masterstudiengang Kommunikationsmanagement an der IST-Hochschule für Management in Düsseldorf. Zu seinen Lehr- und Forschungsschwerpunkten gehören unter anderem digitale Kommunikation und Wirtschaftspsychologie.

Dipl.-Journ. Tim Müßle ist als freier Journalist für verschiedene Tageszeitungen, Magazine und Zeitschriften tätig. Er ist Dozent an der IST-Hochschule für Management in Düsseldorf und unterrichtet unter anderem Kommunikationspsychologie und digitale Medien.

 

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Wirtschafts- und Sozialpsychologie - Band 4
Lemmatising Old English on a relational database
Authors: Fernández Laura García
Published: February 2025

This work contributes to the research in the linguistic analysis of Old English with corpus-based lexical databases. In the specific area of Old English, which presents numerous morphological variations and lacks a written standard, a lemmatised corpus is necessary. Thus, the aim of this work is to lemmatise part of the verbal lexicon of Old English, combining aspects of Morphology, Lexicography and Corpus Analysis. The scope is restricted to the most morphologically complex verbal classes of Old English, including irregular verbs and reduplicative verbs, which comprise preterite-present, anomalous, contracted and strong VII verbs. This aim requires, firstly, the selection and management of the sources of data and verification of results; and secondly, the design and sequencing of the steps of the lemmatisation tasks. This research also raises the issue of the automatisation of the process of lemmatisation of Old English verbs, on which little previous literature has been found. In conclusion, this work offers an inventory of inflectional forms and lemmas of the verbs under analysis. On the applied side, this work presents different procedures of automatic and manual lemmatisation that can be applied to the fields of Lexicography and Corpus Linguistics.

 

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English and Beyond - Band 10
Erinnerungskultur im Geschichtsunterricht in Bayern und Österreich am Beispiel des Holocaust
Authors: Bilewicz Wolfgang
Published: February 2025

In der vorliegenden Monographie wird der Frage nachgegangen, in welchen Entwicklungsschritten die schulische Erinnerungskultur in Bayern und Österreich in der Zeit nach 1945 bis ins 21. Jahrhundert vonstattenging.

In diesem Kontext werden Schulgeschichtsbücher und Geschichtscurricula der Sekundarstufe 1 und die Gedenkstätten Dachau und Mauthausen einer komparativen pädagogisch-historischen Analyse unterzogen. Darüber hinaus wird auch der Umstand beleuchtet, inwiefern der politisch-historische Diskurs die Etablierung einer kritisch reflektierenden Geschichtskultur beeinflusste.

 

Biographische Informationen

Wolfgang Bilewicz lehrt seit September 2020 an der Pädagogischen Hochschule der Diözese Linz im Bereich der Geschichtsdidaktik und unterrichtete über zwei Jahrzehnte an unterschiedlichen Schulen in Österreich Geschichte und Sozialkunde/Politische Bildung.

 

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Pädagogik - Band 35
Organisation und Praxis von Fachberatung für Kindertageseinrichtungen und Kindertagespflege
Authors: Frank Carola
Published: February 2025

In der ethographischen Studie wird der Frage nachgegangen, wie sich die alltägliche Arbeit von Fachberatung für Kindertageseinrichtungen und Kindertagespflege praktisch gestaltet. Durch teilnehmende Beobachtungen der Organisation und Zuständigkeitsstrukturen sowie der Interaktion mit den Adressat*innen im Feld werden die Praktiken von Fachberater*innen in vier Fachberatungsstellen nachgezeichnet und damit die alltägliche Praxis von Fachberatung im System der Kindertagesbetreuung herausgearbeitet.

 

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Münchner Beiträge zur Bildungsforschung - Band 42
Transformation und Neustrukturierung des DDR-Rundfunks im Prozess der Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands
Authors: Dietl Sylvia
Published: February 2025

Eines der umstrittensten Kapitel der deutschen Wiedervereinigung ist die Umgestaltung des Staatsrundfunks der DDR und seine Integration in das öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunksystem der Bundesrepublik vom Herbst 1989 bis Ende 1991. Vor dem Hintergrund des Systemwechsels erfolgten gleichzeitig die Überleitung und Auflösung des DDR-Hörfunks und -Fernsehens sowie die Konstituierung einer gesamtdeutschen Rundfunkordnung. Dieser komplexe Abwicklungs- und Neuordnungsprozess erforderte grundlegende Entscheidungen und medienpolitische Weichenstellungen. Unter Berücksichtigung der politischen und normativen Rahmenbedingungen analysiert die Autorin, wer die gestaltenden Akteure in Ost- und Westdeutschland waren, welche unterschiedlichen Handlungsmotive und Ziele sie verfolgten und welche Handlungsoptionen und Konflikte vorlagen. Die Arbeit legt offen, auf welche Weise die Transformation des Rundfunksystems vollzogen wurde und wie das strukturelle Ergebnis der Rundfunkneuordnung in Ostdeutschland zustande kam.

Über die Autorin:

Sylvia Dietl studierte Politikwissenschaft und Geschichte an der Universität Mannheim und promovierte im Fach Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. Nach ihrer wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeit an der Forschungsstelle für gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen (FGE) bei Prof. Dr. Rudolf Wildenmann arbeitete sie als freie Journalistin, Pressesprecherin in der öffentlichen Verwaltung und freiberuflich im PR-Bereich

 

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Sylvia Dietl studierte Politikwissenschaft und Geschichte an der Universität Mannheim und promovierte im Fach Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. Nach ihrer wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeit an der Forschungsstelle für gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen (FGE) bei Prof. Dr. Rudolf Wildenmann arbeitete sie als freie Journalistin, Pressesprecherin in der öffentlichen Verwaltung und freiberuflich im PR-Bereich

 

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Beiträge zur Politikwissenschaft - Band 20
Dengue Vector, Its Biology, Control Methods and Emergence of Insecticide Resistance
Authors: Verma Vaishali , Kumar Ankit
Published: February 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 100–400 million people are infected with dengue each year, with about 100 million people becoming sick and 40,000 dying from severe dengue. Dengue is a viral infection, and with the bite of an infected mosquito, it spreads to humans. Stegomyia aegypti is the main vector transmitting the four dengue virus serotypes. It is crucial to control this disease in absence of no effective vaccines or drugs available with existing challenges like insecticide resistance. Effective vector control measures are critical for achieving and sustaining the reduction of morbidity caused by dengue. These measures aim to reduce dengue transmission, ultimately decreasing infection incidence and preventing outbreaks of the disease. Understanding the behaviors and environmental factors is crucial for effective surveillance and control strategies to combat the transmission of dengue and other arboviruses. Effective vector control remains a cornerstone in the fight against arboviral diseases.
Nature-Based Solutions for River Restoration and Flow Management: The Case of Kitwe City, Zambia
Authors: Umer Yakob , E. Debele Sisay , Mvula Chizya , Amarnath Giriraj , N. Chisola Moses , Marti-Cardona Belen
Published: February 2025

River systems worldwide are under significant anthropogenic pressures and climate-related challenges, leading to ecosystem degradation and increased flood risk. This chapter demonstrates how Nature Based Solutions (NbS) can contribute to river restoration while reducing flood risk, supporting wider sustainable goals. To this end, this chapter evaluates the effectiveness of NbS interventions in river restoration and flood risk management in the Kitwe City, Zambia. The methodology involves using a hydraulic model to simulate river flow under different NbS scenarios (retention ponds and woodland reforestation), and to compare the simulated flood depth and flow velocity in pre- and post-intervention conditions. The findings indicate that the presence of NbS significantly reduces flood risks, with retention ponds and woodlands leading to flood depth reductions ranging from 0.09 m to 0.18 m and 0.06 m to 0.11 m, respectively. Regarding flow velocities, retention ponds reduced them by an average of 0.11m/s, and woodlands, by 0.07 m/s. These results indicate that both NbS types reduce flood depth and velocity, with ponds being slightly more effective than woodland in the particular setting of the Kitwe District. The findings suggest that integrating NbS into river restoration can mitigate flood risks, improve ecosystem resilience, and contribute to long-term sustainability. These results inform risk management policies and emphasise the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to upscale NbS for maximum ecological and societal benefits.
Novel MEMS Auditory Capacitive Structure with Octagonal Diaphragm
Authors: Taherian Sina
Published: February 2025

BioMEMS devices, or biomedical microelectromechanical systems, represent a transformative integration of microscale engineering and life sciences. By operating at scales comparable to biological structures, these devices enable precise and localized interactions with cells, tissues, and organs. Miniaturization enhances sensitivity, speed, and accuracy while reducing power consumption, sample volumes, and invasiveness, making these devices highly effective for applications in diagnostics, monitoring, and therapy. Smaller BioMEMS devices offer numerous advantages, including faster response times, improved integration with biological systems, and extended battery-powered functionality, especially for implantable applications. Advances in material science and design techniques have further improved their performance, enabling higher sensitivity for detecting physiological changes and more efficient therapeutic solutions. This chapter introduces a miniature auditory capacitive structure designed with a focus on enhancing performance through advanced geometric optimization and effective size reduction. The device incorporates an octagonal diaphragm into tilted serpentine meanders to achieve superior flexibility and responsiveness while maintaining structural integrity. By applying innovative geometrical modifications and electrostatic principles, the design demonstrates significant advancements in functionality. Key aspects of the study include electrostatic equations, pressure-displacement relationships, and the alignment of simulation results with theoretical predictions. Through this work, we demonstrate how the miniaturization of BioMEMS not only reduces device dimensions but also optimizes their performance in complex environments, paving the way for more efficient and innovative biomedical applications.
Mediterranean Treasures: Olive Varieties for Table and Olive Oil
Authors: Adun Perihan , Güler Şebnem
Published: February 2025

This study delves into the diverse varieties of table olives and olive oils in the Mediterranean Basin, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions. Focusing on the agricultural significance and gastronomic versatility of these products, the research explores varieties, their unique flavors, nutritional profiles, and historical importance. By examining their regional distinctions and health benefits, the study aims to highlight the integral role of olives and olive oil in Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle. Ultimately, this chapter aims to emphasize the importance of managing cultivated olive germplasm sustainably for future breeding programs. Additionally, preserving wild and feral olive populations is crucial in the context of global warming and climate change.
Ultra-Wideband Devices: Definition, Techniques, and Applications
Authors: NoroozOliaei Mahdi
Published: February 2025

Nowadays, it is typical to use multitasking services more frequently. The Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band is one of the several attempts to define the instruments according to these specifications and standards. Ultra-wideband technology enables secure ranging and precision sensing, creating a new utilization for wireless devices. In wireless technologies, ultra-wideband systems provide very high data rates as they can support high-speed services, especially in the long-term period and distance. Many applications in telecommunications, remote sensing, medical, space, etc., can be defined by bringing these types of fields into industrial operations. This chapter presents a practical view of the various techniques and applications of ultra-wideband devices.
Exploring the Effects of Seaweed Synthesized Nanoparticles on Human Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Palaniappan Pitchai , Surendirakumar Kannaiah , Ravi Manoharan , Ramesh Ramar
Published: February 2025

Seaweeds can be found in either marine or brackish water and have the potential to be bioactive. Seaweeds are important ecological, biological, and regenerative components of the maritime environment. Because of their high concentration of polysaccharides and phytochemicals, they have sparked a lot of interest in the domains of cosmetics, biomass for fuels, and as a source material for nanoparticle synthesis. Phytochemicals found in seaweeds aid in the conversion of metal ions to nanoparticles, which can easily overcome the tumor micro-environment barrier and cause damage in cancer cells. In addition, nanotechnology-based medicine has a promising therapeutic effect in cancer treatment. Functionalized nanoparticles improve the therapeutic effects of anticancer drugs while also delivering them to the tumor site over time. Metal nanoparticles have sparked a lot of attention in the scientific community for their use in biomedical nanotechnology. Drug-loaded metal nanoparticles were more hazardous to cancer cells than bare anticancer drugs.
Navigating the Postpartum Period: Hormonal Changes and Essential Care for Women
Authors: Schwartz Erika , Ketner Villa Jill
Published: February 2025

This chapter examines the profound hormonal changes women undergo during the postpartum period in the context and along with the life altering essential care and changes necessary to support and provide optimal care for new mothers and how to encourage and optimize the chances for the development of more healthy babies. The chapter explores the role of the physiologic shifts in the key hormones estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin, prolactin and thyroid hormones in the holistic context of how to other significant external issues optimize both baby and mother’s lives. This chapter addresses challenges such as postpartum depression and anxiety, physical recovery, breast feeding difficulties, sleep deprivation, fatigue, hair loss, pain, pelvic floor changes, managing newborn care, changes in body image, nutritional needs and deficiencies, alterations in sleep, attachment and connection, balancing family responsibility, relationship dynamics changes with partner and their impact on both maternal and child development, nutritional needs and challenges in accessing adequate healthcare and support. Additionally, the chapter underscores the lack of and imperative critical need for training in the medical field on not only women’s health as a whole but overall maternal and fetal health, providing new focus and developing strategies specific to ensure the well-being of the mother and newborn.
Fusion of Blockchain and Machine Learning: A Case of Secure Smart Grid
Authors: W. Kibret Samuel
Published: February 2025

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing field that provides advanced solutions in various domains, including critical infrastructures. With the help of IoT, the traditional power system network can be transformed into a more effective and smarter (energy) grid. However, the security vulnerabilities related to IoT technologies have become a major concern for IoT-enabled energy systems. In this chapter, we will review the architecture and functionalities of IoT-enabled Smart Grid systems. Additionally, we will assess the underlying security vulnerabilities and develop a security solution that combines blockchain and machine learning to ensure system resilience and security. We will also conduct performance measurements of communication, computation, memory, and energy requirements while proposing mitigation techniques for Distributed Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
Traditional versus Commercial Apple Varieties: Chemical Composition and Implications for Processing
Authors: Akagić Asima , Oras Amila
Published: February 2025

Apples (Malus domestica Borkh.) are a widely consumed fruit recognized for their rich nutritional profile and health benefits. The chemical composition of apples differs significantly between traditional and commercial varieties, influencing their suitability and application in food processing. Both traditional and commercial apples are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. However, traditional apples often have higher concentrations of certain phytonutrients, such as polyphenols, due to less intensive breeding for esthetic qualities. In contrast, commercial varieties are typically bred for uniformity, shelf life, and resistance to pests, which can impact their nutrient profiles. Traditional varieties may offer superior flavor and higher antioxidant activity, while commercial varieties provide standard quality and higher yields. Understanding the distinct chemical compositions of traditional and commercial apples is essential for selecting and optimizing processing techniques to enhance the nutritional value, flavor, and overall quality of apple-derived products, such as juices, jams, ‘pekmez’, and compotes.