bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Importance of psychological functioning of family members as a factor of remission stability in affective disorder patients: a systematic review
Authors: Bocharov Victor V. , Shishkova Alexandra M. , Korman Tatyana A. , Saraykin Dmitry M. , Vinnikova Anastasia Yu. , Bueva Iulia A.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: The biopsychosocial approach to understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of affective disorders predetermines the importance of studying the relationship of social and mental factors, including the patient’s microsocial environment, and the course of disease.
AIM: This review analyzes data from literature related to the psychological traits of the patient’s family environment and the relationship of these variables and indicators of the course of disease in affective disorders.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This review uses PRISMA criteria and requirements. Systematic online search in Pubmed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and eLibrary databases, and manual search of articles.
RESULTS: The review includes 21 studies with a total of 3,166 respondents, including 2,320 patients and 846 family members. Patient distribution by diagnosis: bipolar disorder (65.90%), recurrent depressive disorder (20.52%), schizoaffective disorder (4.84%), other unspecified affective disorders (8.70%). Family member distribution by kinship: partners and spouses (57.1%), parents (20.2%), children (8.2%), siblings (1.9%), other relatives and family members acting as carers (12.6%). It was found that the nature of the patient’s family functioning was an important factor in assessing the course of affective disorders. Five relatively independent research areas were found. They describe the relationship of microsocial environment phenomena and the course of affective disorders, including social integration and support of the patient, general family functioning, emotional expression, types of attachment in the family, and disease burden.
CONCLUSION: Further study of psychosocial factors in the context of the course of affective disorders appears to be a promising research area as it allows to identify important pathogenesis and sanogenesis aspects. There is a critical shortage of domestic research in this area, which is largely determined by the lack of psychognostic methods and evaluation technologies. Adaptation and development of such methods is important at the current development stage of clinical psychology.
Some Physiological Effects of Bisphenol A on Lemna gibba L., A Free-Floating Aquatic Macrophyte
Authors: Doğan Muhittin , Yılmaz Şeyda , Şahin Yiğit Serap
Published: December 2024

The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of bisphenol A (BPA) on Lemna gibba, a free-floating aquatic macrophyte, in a climate cabinet under controlled conditions. L. gibba was collected from natural water sources in Gaziantep (Türkiye) and acclimatized for two weeks in containers containing 10% nutrient solution. Macrophytes were treated with 1.5, 17.2, and 50 mg/L BPA for 96 hours. Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoid, protein, and total soluble carbohydrate contents were declined following BPA application. Contrary to this, an elevation in the contents of NP-SH, H2O2, and malondialdehyde were detected. In conclusion, correlation analyses showed that the changes may be related to BPA-induced oxidative stress.
Nisly, God’s Guidance: A Kansas Amish Boy Reflects on Being Led to Places He Had Not Planned to Go; Furlong, Liberating Lomie: Memoir of an Amish Childhood
Authors: Kinch Eileen
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.
Front Matter
Authors: Donnermeyer Joseph F. , Kraybill Donald B. , Louden Mark L. , Nolt Cynthia L. , Nolt Steven M. , Yoder Marcus A.
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.
Enhancing Mathematics Quality of Instruction (MQI) Competency in Pre-Service Teachers through Digital Flipbooks: Digital Didactics Design
Authors:   Departement of Elementary School Teacher Training, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia, Maulyda Mohammad Archi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of using numeracy-based digital flipbooks in enhancing the Mathematics Quality of Instruction (MQI) among students in Mathematics. The background highlights the challenges in improving students’ understanding and competency in mathematics. The use of digital technology is identified as a potential solution to improve mathematics learning. The research method involves the implementation of digital flipbooks in the context of mathematics teaching and data collection to measure the improvement in MQI. The research method used is a quasi-experimental design with a non-randomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group. Data collection techniques include practice tests of Mathematics Quality of Instruction (MQI) competence, observations, and interviews. The results of the study show that the significance value of the 2-tailed t-test is 0000 < 005, indicating that numeracy-based digital flipbooks have a significant impact on MQI. Furthermore, the effect size from Cohen’s d test shows a score of 495, indicating that numeracy-based digital flipbooks have a very high positive impact on MQI. Other findings show that digital flipbooks make learning more interactive, facilitate evaluation processes, and increase student activity. They also enhance creativity and ICT skills among prospective teachers. Numeracy-based digital flipbooks have a significant impact on the Mathematics Quality of Instruction (MQI) of primary school student teachers in mathematics teaching.
Development of Authentic Web Based Learning in Increasing Students’ Motivation and Interest in Learning Natural Science
Authors:   Curriculum and Educational Technology, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia, Hidayati Abna
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop Authentic- Web based Learning in increasing students’ motivation and interest in learning Natural Sciences. The research method used a quantitative survey method with respondents as many as 50 middle school students in the city of Padang, West Sumatra. Data collection uses: questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentation. The main instruments and data in this research are questionnaires on validity, practicality, motivation and student interest in learning. The research results show that the Web Learning used has been validated by experts for usability (92%), information quality (93%), service interaction (91%). The results are in the very valid category. Meanwhile, for practicality, information was obtained from users, namely ease of use, average score (91.8%), usability (91.7%), appearance (91.7% and presentation of material (90.1%). Meanwhile, the results of the motivation variable analysis The highest indicator is “MV10 (There are interesting activities in learning)” with an Outer Loadings value of 0.907, while for student interest in learning the highest indicator is “MT9 (Perseverance in learning)” with an Outer Loadings value of 0.958, meaning that this aspect of the indicator is dominant for students in applying Authentic Web Based Learning in Natural Sciences learning. Authentic Web Based Learning can be an alternative in increasing students’ motivation and interest in learning science.
Dialogic Reading of Digital English Storybooks on Children’s Reading Engagement in China
Authors: Zhao Lili , Shamsudin Sarimah
Published: December 2024

Children’s engagement during parent-child reading is one crucial factor to predict their reading quality and language acquisition. However, very few researches investigate effective strategies to engage children in foreign language reading between parents and children. This study aims to examine the extent to which dialogic reading strategies can affect children’s reading engagement in digital English storybooks in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. Data were collected via observation checklist and semi-structured interview with a sample of six Chinese parents and their children (aged five to six) in one eastern city of China. They were given six digital English storybooks to read for six weeks. The data were analyzed by coding and thematic analysis. The results showed the children exhibited reading engagement across three dimensions: physical engagement (frequent looking behaviors); verbal engagement (constantly asking questions) and affective engagement (many positive expressions and excitement). The findings indicated the significance of dialogic reading of digital storybooks on children’s reading engagement in EFL context.
ADEPT and Enabled: An Australian Case Study of Enabling Pedagogy as Innovative Educational Practice to Support Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds at University
Authors: Stokes Jennifer J.
Published: December 2024

As developed nations investigate how to best prepare for emerging challenges and upskill individuals as knowledge workers, there is an increased focus on tertiary attainment. In Australia, enabling programs are an educational intervention designed to provide a pathway to university for students from underrepresented backgrounds, wherein they gain academic literacies, build learner identities, and earn a score for undergraduate application. This paper investigates pedagogical innovation via these programs to determine why enabling pedagogy produces strong learning outcomes for new students and provides insights applicable to university education more broadly. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten undergraduate students who entered university via the enabling program pathway. Through thematic analysis, informed by the ADEPT framework for enabling pedagogy, their reflections provide deep insight into the student experience and outcomes. Responses focus on the role of enabling educators, inclusive attitudes, and clear expectations which work to support the development of effective learning strategies and a ‘tool kit’ for success at undergraduate and beyond. This research offers insight into the lived experience of university students from underrepresented backgrounds, while also identifying strategies which support transformative learning outcomes.
Practice Equipment for Attaching a Pouch to a Stoma in a Metaverse Environment
Authors: Michiru Mizoguchi , Kayaki Masatoshi , Kunii Takahiro , Ryotaro Yumeno , Hiroshi Noborio
Published: December 2024

In this study, research was conducted on the development of software that enables stoma pouch application practice using Virtual Reality (VR). If this software can be used to practice wearing the pouch on VR at home, it is expected that people undergoing stoma surgery and their carers can learn how to wear the pouch before and after the surgery and adapt smoothly to the surgery through the realistic tactile and immersive visual effects of VR. In this study, the integration of 3D visual gesture feedback with VR and tactile feedback with the Phantom was specifically investigated: there are no previous studies of smart stomas integrating the visual effects of VR with Meta Quest2 and the tactile effects of the Phantom device, and the visual only or tactile. The experiential effect is much more realistic than either visual or tactile only. This allows patients to touch the stoma pouch rather than just see it, and to learn stoma pouch application skills without getting bored.
Development of a Novel Enema Smart Hydrogel for Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Treatment
Authors: Wu Pei-Xhan , Xiao Xiu-Fen , Ou Min-Shin , Shu Yu-Chi , Huang Shu-Ling
Published: December 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), including Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD), are chronic autoimmune diseases with recurrent patterns that are not fully understood. In this study, a novel MC/HA-Me enema smart hydrogel was developed for treating UC. The HA-Me compound was synthesized through nucleophilic addition-elimination reactions at the acyl carbon (C = O) of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) with the amine groups (-NH2) of Mesalamine (Me). The structure of the HA-Me compound was identified using FTIR and H1-NMR spectroscopic techniques. The control of adhesion time to the intestinal wall was achieved by adjusting the ratio of MC and HA-Me compounds. An anti-inflammatory evaluation was conducted using Nitric Oxide (NO) assays with RAW 264.7 cells. The results indicated that the optimized formulation, consisting of 1 wt% NaCl, 6.5 wt% MC, and 4.5 wt% HA-Me, resulted in a gelling time of 238 seconds and a flow distance of 13.2 cm. This distance was closed to the length of the human rectum (about 12 cm~15 cm). The hydrogel containing Me drug can slowly release for up to 12 hours. Considering the results of cell survival rate, the optimal concentration of MC/HA-Me was 12.5 mM. In the future, we plan to increase the synthesis amount of HA-Me and conduct in vitro organoid simulation and animal experiments to evaluate the feasibility of enema smart hydrogels for human applications.
Comparison of uterine transcornual diameter using 3D-transvaginal ultrasound between adenomyotic and normal uteri
Authors: El-Habashy Ahmed , Farag Mohamed , El-Said Rehab
Published: December 2024

Background: Various sonographic markers for diagnosis of adenomyosis had been published by the morphological uterus sonographic assessment (MUSA) group. Most of their data based on two dimensional transvaginal ultrasound (2D-TVUS) findings. Our study aimed to find if there is a relation between the presence of adenomyosis uteri and the transcornual diameter.
Methods: We had studied 768 cases (33-44 years old) who were referred to Habashy 4D scan center (Alexandria; Egypt) between August 2019 and August 2023. We had divided cases into two groups; each with 384 cases. First group has diffused adenomyosis and the second group has normal uterus. We had diagnosed adenomyosis based in the presence of ≥4 of the MUSA criteria. In the control group; we had selected cases with normal sized uterus. We had compared the transcornual diameter of the uterine cavity in the coronal plane between both groups using 3D-TVUS during the luteal phase of the cycle.
Results: The mean transcornual diameter in cases who had adenomyosis was 39 mm (±6 mm). The mean transcornual diameter in the control group was 24 mm (±8 mm). 
Conclusions: The mean transcornual diameter of the uterine cavity in the coronal plane using luteal 3D-TVUS in adenomyotic uteri was statistically significantly higher than in the controls. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first study in literature that compare the transcornual diameter adenomyotic and normal uteri. We can extrapolate from our data to assume that transcornual diameter <35 mm can be used as an exclusion for diagnosis of cases as having adenomyosis uteri.
Reprezentacja postaci człowieka i jej specyfika w twórczości rysunkowej dzieci i młodzieży niewidomej
Authors: Niestorowicz Ewa
Published: December 2024

Rysunek postaci człowieka stanowi zagadnienie zgłębiane przez badaczy zajmujących się rozwojem plastycznym u dzieci i młodzieży widzącej. Problem ten jest stosunkowo mało zbadany w przypadku rysunku osób niewidomych. Artykuł ma na celu zgłębienie  przywołanej problematyki poprzez analizę typologii formy postaci człowieka w rysunkach osób całkowicie niewidomych od urodzenia, a także próbę odpowiedź na pytanie, czy prace niewidomych uczniów prezentują podobny model kreowania zjawiska jak rysunki osób widzących. Metodę badawczą stanowiła analiza wytworów plastycznych – rysunków osób niewidomych. W celu dotarcia do wiedzy na temat kreowanego w rysunku zjawiska, przeprowadzono wywiad z osobami badanymi, zastosowano także obserwację uczestniczącą aktu twórczego. Przedmiot badań stanowią wypukłe rysunki tworzone za pomocą „podniesionej linii”, wyczuwalne dotykowo. Analizy przeprowadzono w odniesieniu do typologii formy postaci człowieka w twórczości plastycznej osób widzących,, opracowanej na podstawie badań i klasyfikacji Bolesława Hornowskiego, Stanisława Popka, Stefana Szumana i Martę Uberman.
Gerenciamento da Manutenção utilizando o método da Manutenção Centrada na Confiabilidade aplicado com ferramenta de Bussiness Intelligence
Authors: Borges Fernando Venturini , Büchner Paulo Cezar , Villibor Geice Paula
Published: December 2024

No contexto industrial a confiabilidade e disponibilidade de equipamentos são cruciais para garantir a operação contínua e reduzir custos associados a paradas não programadas. Com os avanços tecnológicos do século XXI, as indústrias passaram a gerar uma grande massa de dados digitais, o que evidenciou a necessidade de aplicação de ferramentas e metodologias com foco na confiabilidade, acarretando para a equipe de manutenção o desafio e ao mesmo tempo a oportunidade de utilizar esses dados para tomar decisões gerenciais. Nesse sentido, este trabalho traz uma proposta de aplicação de um relatório automatizado utilizando o Microsoft Power BI como ferramenta de inteligência de negócios ou “Business Intelligence”, contendo indicadores de manutenção amplamente utilizados na indústria para tomada de decisão gerencial e aqueles utilizados na implementação da Manutenção Centrada na Confiabilidade (MCC). A elaboração do dashboard desenvolvido neste estudo permitiu uma análise detalhada do histórico de manutenção, identificação de equipamentos críticos, monitoramento de custos e eficiência das ordens de serviço. A avaliação dos resultados obtidos demonstrou uma melhoria significativa na capacidade de prever falhas, reduzir tempos de inatividade não planejados e otimizar a alocação de recursos de manutenção. A abordagem integrada de MCC com Power BI mostrou-se eficaz na promoção de uma gestão de manutenção mais estratégica e orientada por dados.
Niepokój człowieka
Authors: Woźniczka Maciej
Published: December 2024

W monografii przedstawiono historyczno-systematyczne wprowadzenie do antropologii filozoficznej. Przyjmując założenie szerokiej koncepcji antropologii, uznano za zasadne poprzedzenie jej wykładu szkicem antropologii o orientacji religijnej. Pojmowanie człowieka jest tym rodzajem doświadczenia kulturowego, które w dość szerokim zakresie transferuje treści i znaczenia zachodzące między religią a filozofią.
            Treści filozoficzne przynależne antropologii o orientacji religijnej przedstawiono według kryterium kręgów kulturowych. W ramach antropologii filozoficznej w religiach Dalekiego Wschodu wyodrębniono koncepcje antropologiczne Chin (taoizm i konfucjanizm) oraz Indii (wedyzm, braminizm, buddyzm). Natomiast w antropologii w religiach Bliskiego Wschodu i Zachodu wyłoniono drogę interpretacyjną, poczynając od antropologii sumeryjskiej, babilońsko-asyryjskiej i zaratustriańskiej, poprzez antropologię judaizmu, aż do chrześcijaństwa i islamu.
            Znaczne zróżnicowanie sposobów pojmowania człowieka w antropologii filozoficznej wiązało się z koniecznością wprowadzenia pewnego porządku. W oparciu o kryterium głównych instancji/dyspozycji/władz człowieka wyróżniono następujące antropologie: naturalistyczną, emocjonalistyczną, racjonalistyczną, duchowości/spirytualistyczną i socjologistyczną. Prezentując problematykę przemian interpretacyjnych w poszczególnych rodzajach antropologii zachowano porządek historyczny. Z natury rzeczy osadzony jest on na treściach filozofii europejskiej.
            Zmierzenie się z niepokojem człowieka nie dało konkluzywnej odpowiedzi. Doświadczenie kulturowe zdaje się nie upoważniać do zajęcia ostatecznego stanowiska, nie dawać jednoznacznej odpowiedzi na podstawowe pytanie antropologii filozoficznej „kim jest człowiek?”. Poprzestać zatem można jedynie na swoistym słowniku, elementarzu antropologii filozoficznej.
Wielowymiarowość współczesnych wyzwań logistyki i transportu – analiza wybranych aspektów
Authors: Wodnicka Monika , Bartosiewicz Aleksandra , Grzegorczyk Dawid , Pisarek-Bartoszewska Renata , Kornacka Monika , Matusiak Małgorzata , Królikiewicz Bartosz , Kozar Łukasz Jarosław , Doliński Mateusz , Famulski Jakub , Kolos-Martofel Joanna , Kornacki Damian , Śnieguła Dominika , Wójt Adam , Chomicz Gabriela , Jaksik Daniel , Śmietana Kacper
Published: December 2024

Logistyka odgrywa kluczową rolę w sprawnym funkcjonowaniu gospodarek krajowych, całych sektorów oraz przedsiębiorstw z różnych branż. Wnosi istotny wkład w wiele zakresów działalności zarówno na poziomie makro-, jak i mikroekonomicznym. Niniejsza monografia powstała w celu przedstawienia wielowymiarowości współczesnych wyzwań w tych obszarach i stanowi ważny krok w kierunku pogłębienia wiedzy na temat podjętej problematyki. Jest efektem współpracy pracowników Wydziału Ekonomiczno-Socjologicznego Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego ze studentami oraz absolwentami kierunków: logistyka i logistyka w gospodarce. Niektóre z rozdziałów publikacji powstały, by wskazać luki badawcze, inne w celu ugruntowania wiedzy. Wnioski płynące z zaprezentowanych analiz podkreślają znaczenie holistycznego podejścia do logistyki i mogą być użyteczne dla praktyków, badaczy oraz studentów.
Graphic Novel Censorship
Authors: Buono Tiffany
Published: December 2024

Graphic novels have been growing in popularity and demand since they were first introduced as a format in 1978 by Will Eisner with his publication of A Contract with God (“Will Eisner”, n.d.). Graphic novels (GN) are a format of writing and illustration that spans fiction and non-fiction genres with many classic works being adapted into the format to encourage more young adult engagement. Yet, many libraries nationwide, including school and public libraries, lack a strong graphic novel collection. The American Library Association (ALA) is a national authority on issues related to intellectual freedom including the increase of challenges and censorship of books. During the research timeframe for this study, the ALA reported large increases in the number of challenges and censorship in libraries with a 14% increase from 2018 to 2019 (“Infographics,” 2024). Graphic novels are not immune to challenges and the perception is that graphic novels have become targets for challenges as the popularity of the format has grown. This study is intended to examine the ALA’s Top 100 Frequently Challenged Books Lists and Top 10 Most Challenge Lists to determine if graphic novels are experiencing an increase in challenges, whether the challenged graphic novels are recognized for their literary work by comparing the medium-specific Will Eisner Award and Harvey Award for graphic novels, and the reason graphic novels are being challenged through content analysis.
Identification of new fertility restorers for development of early maturing pigeonpea hybrids
Authors: Sultana Rafat , Saxena K.B.
Published: December 2024

The paper reports the identification of two early maturing fertility restorers viz.ICPR 2433 and ICPR 2438. The fertility restoration was found to be under the control of two duplicate dominant genes. Multi-location evaluation of the hybrids involving these restorers revealed that the fertility restoration of the hybrids was stable across seven environments. On average, the two hybrids (ICPH 2348 and ICPH 2433) out-yielded the control ICPL 88039 by a margin of over 100%. These results showed that with targeted breeding and selection of fertility restorers it would be possible to breed early maturing hybrids in the near future.
DESCONSIDERAÇÃO INVERSA DA PERSONALIDADE JURÍDICA: ANÁLISE DO RESP 1.721.239 - SP EM DIÁLOGOS ENTRE DIREITO E ONTOPSICOLOGIA
Authors: Pfüller Débora Franciele , Daudt Simone Stabel , Machado Mateus Renard , Rita Deborah Wollmann
Published: December 2024

No presente trabalho busca-se responder ao seguinte questionamento: à luz da Ontopsicologia, quais as questões que se encontram por trás do fenômeno jurídico da desconsideração da personalidade jurídica inversa, que afeta a sociedade empresária? Para isso apresenta-se, em primeiro lugar, uma análise do instituto da desconsideração da personalidade da pessoa jurídica, o seu papel no ordenamento brasileiro, em seguida um estudo de caso acerca da desconsideração da personalidade jurídica inversa através do Recurso Especial nº. 1.721.239/SP e, por fim, um diálogo entre direito e Ontopsicologia como possibilidade de compreensão do fenômeno da desconsideração inversa da personalidade jurídica. Utilizou-se do método de abordagem monográfico e como método de procedimento o método indutivo. Como resultado percebe-se o quanto a Ontopsicologia com suas três descobertas podem nortear os empresários para a tomada de decisões otimais nas empresas e nas suas vidas pessoais.
Estratégia e planejamento: Uma proposta de implementação do Business Model Canvas e da 5W2H no contexto do agronegócio
Authors: De Arruda Cândido Delfino Bolson
Published: December 2024

A tecnologia está cada vez mais em toda a parte e no campo e não é diferente. A tecnologia está inserida através das máquinas agrícolas, mas também através de dispositivos que podem ajudar na gestão financeira, no controle dos processos de produção, na logística, no fator clima, entre outros aspectos. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho é a implementação de duas ferramentas de planejamento estratégico: o Canvas e a 5W2H. Em primeira instância, esses instrumentos têm por finalidade identificar os pontos de melhoria dentro da empresa. Após isso, faz-se necessário manter um planejamento em que todas as partes envolvidas na empresa conseguissem visualizar as mudanças. O contexto de desenvolvimento deste estudo foi uma propriedade rural voltada para o agronegócio. Esta propriedade rural está localizada na região da Quarta Colônia, além disso destaca-se que a propriedade está passando pelo processo de sucessão, ponto decisivo na trajetória de um negócio familiar. Assim, com a implementação das ferramentas espera-se que a empresa verifique em que ponto a gestão está falhando, em que atividade precisa inovar, além de orientar a tomada de decisão dos gestores do negócio e impactar positivamente na sua lucratividade. Como resultados desta intervenção, constatou-se pontos imprescindíveis para a vitalidade da instituição, que serão destacados ao longo do trabalho.
Como operacionalizar a estratégia de um negócio? Uma proposta de aplicação do fluxograma para a sistematização de processos no segmento educacional
Authors: Abich Jéssica
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo foi realizado na Empresa A, uma Instituição de Ensino Superior — IES. Com o objetivo de estruturar e desenhar as etapas que compõem a abertura de novas turmas da pós-graduação, foi utilizada a ferramenta fluxograma, cuja Versão 1 foi elaborada em janeiro de 2021. Após esse primeiro processo, observou-se que havia possibilidades de melhorias nas etapas de divulgação, vendas e atendimento ao cliente. Neste estudo, partiu-se da Versão 1 do fluxograma, que foi analisada e, após a realização de algumas adaptações, deu formato à Versão 2 do fluxograma no setor de pósgraduação. A partir da implementação da ferramenta no contexto de negócio em questão, verificou-se que foi possível aprimorar o processo de venda e nesse processo segregamse os cursos de pós-graduação no formato de abordagem aos interessados. Com o intuito de especializar o atendimento ao candidato. Além disso, houve uma melhoria no processo seletivo dos candidatos e no investimento em marketing digital do Curso X, no qual houve a oportunidade de impulsionar a divulgação, com criação de vídeos e propaganda, a fim de aumentar a atração de candidatos.
Como criar um ambiente de trabalho eficiente? Proposta de aplicação da ferramenta Cinco Sensos no setor da saúde pública
Authors: Weise Letícia Luana
Published: December 2024

A ferramenta 5S’s foi criada no Japão como um programa desenvolvido para organizar as indústrias e melhorar a produção a fim de integrar-se novamente no mercado internacional, após o país ter sido arrasado pela Segunda Guerra Mundial. Anos mais tarde, a técnica chegou ao Brasil, mais precisamente em 1991. Em essência, a ferramenta consiste na adoção de cinco sensos: utilização, ordenação, limpeza, saúde e autodisciplina que aplicados em qualquer organização reduz custos, aumenta a qualidade, a produtividade e o espírito de equipe, sendo assim, de grande importância para gestão. Assim, o presente relato objetivou operacionalizar os 5S’s no setor de saúde pública municipal. Por fim, como principais resultados e benefícios para a organização constatouse: melhora no fluxo das operações, maior aproveitamento dos espaços, melhora no aspecto visual, ganho de tempo, facilidade de limpeza e acesso aos recursos, controle de desperdícios, possibilidade de trabalhar em um ambiente mais adequado, organizado e agradável.
Como conectar as necessidades do cliente com a entrega do negócio? uma proposta de ferramenta para construção da proposta de valor do negócio
Authors: Militz Gabriel Marin
Published: December 2024

A maior dificuldade de uma gestão é fazer com que seu produto ou serviço chegue em sintonia com o mercado alvo, diante disso, o canvas da proposta de valor é uma ferramenta que auxilia a gestão a compreender as informações do modelo de negócio conforme o segmento de mercado, analisando situações de necessidade e perspectivas de dores e ganhos nesse meio. Baseando-se nisso, é possível definir novos rumos e até mesmo constituir novas técnicas para o negócio. A partir de uma reconstrução da original, foi proposta uma nova ferramenta a ser usada juntamente ao Microsoft Excel, a qual será demonstrado através de uma instituição financeira fictícia. A nova adaptação além de abordar seus recursos primários e originários, traz funções vantajosas, de análise e perspectiva para o usuário. Dentre as vantagens elencadas figura a segmentação de dados para compatibilizar as informações de forma condizente por meio do Fit entre os serviços oferecidos pela empresa e as necessidades constantes do mercado.
Fatores de influência no comportamento do consumo infantil
Authors: Pivotto Andressa Laís Rosa , Zonatto Patrines Aparecida França , Hollveg Scheila Daiana Severo , Dalla Nora Lissandro Dorneles
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar quais são os fatores que influenciam o processo de compra do consumidor infantil na percepção de seus pais. Dando destaque a importância do marketing infantil, na influência da publicidade no comportamento do consumidor infantil e a análise do grau de influência da criança sobre os pais, no processo de decisão de compra. Foi realizada a coleta dos dados por meio de um questionário elaborado no google forms e enviado através de redes sociais a pais e mães de crianças de 0 a 12 anos de idade. Obteve-se 124 questionários respondidos ao final da pesquisa, no qual foram tabulados e analisados. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, mostra-se que, atualmente as crianças são, muitas  vezes, um agente de decisão dentro dos lares brasileiros e além disso, existem fatores sociais e ambientais que interferem na aprendizagem e no comportamento do consumidor infantil. As publicidades criadas especificamente para esse segmento, tem se aprofundado, transformando seus produtos e serviços desejados pelas crianças, o que faz com que ele tenha grande influência na decisão de compra dos seus pais, uma vez que as crianças de hoje têm maior liberdade e influência nas escolhas familiares.
Fontes do Direito da Proteção de Dados Pessoais
Authors: Pacheco Vieira Lucas
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo aborda o tema das fontes do Direito da Proteção de Dados Pessoais, um ramo autônomo que vem se desenvolvendo com maior ênfase no Direito Positivo e na Ciência Jurídica em todo o mundo nos últimos anos, em virtude dos avanços tecnológicos que viabilizaram e promovem contínuo crescimento do ciberespaço. O estudo abrange tanto as fontes tradicionais do direito, como a legislação, a jurisprudência e o costume, quanto as fontes não estatais, transnacionais e práticas contemporâneas, como a arbitragem, as políticas e códigos corporativos, as cláusulas contratuais entre multinacionais e entre agentes no ciberespaço, a Lex Privacy e as normas técnicas e de gestão das pessoas jurídicas. A formulação e a análise do conjunto das fontes do Direito da Proteção de Dados Pessoais constituem as bases da arquitetura desta nova seara do Direito. Verificou-se, no estudo, que estão presentes, no Direito Brasileiro, as fontes jurígenas clássicas, estatais e não estatais, assim como as fontes contemporâneas, de sorte que os doutrinadores, os aplicadores do direito e os operadores em geral possuem um robusto conjunto de normas a que recorrer para a fomentar a efetiva regulação da proteção de dados pessoais, orientando-se pela materialização dos direitos fundamentais dos titulares juntamente com o resguardo da segurança jurídica e dos fatores de inovação que sustentam as sociedades informacionais hodiernas.
Como as novas tecnologias estão impactando a contabilidade?
Authors: Ellwanger Andressa
Published: December 2024

Este estudo versou sobre o impacto da tecnologia na contabilidade, destacando como ela mudou o campo de atuação do profissional da contabilidade. A tecnologia é onipresente em nosso cotidiano profissional, agilizando tarefas e introduzindo automação. Softwares de contabilidade, sistemas baseados na nuvem e blockchain transformaram o setor contábil. No entanto, isso também trouxe desafios, como a necessidade de manter-se atualizado, preocupações com segurança de dados e a adaptação a novas tecnologias. O estudo envolverá quatro profissionais contábeis, com o objetivo de compreender o impacto da tecnologia em seus cotidianos e no cenário nacional. O estudo busca deixar contribuições sobre a complexidade dessas mudanças e como os profissionais superam desafios nesse cenário tecnológico em constante evolução.
Como utilizar a DRE para fornecer suporte à tomada de decisão empresarial e direcionar a composição financeira de um negócio
Authors: Cunha Pentiado Alerhandra
Published: December 2024

No atual contexto em que as empresas surgem e se desenvolvem, nota-se que há falta de gestão nas decisões empresariais, além da carência de um bom método de composição financeira. Frente a isso, as empresas necessitam de auxílio referente a quais métodos se utilizam para um crescimento organizacional. Assim, surge o questionamento apresentado neste estudo: Como fornecer suporte à tomada de decisões e direcionar a composição financeira? Para isso, selecionou-se uma ferramenta chamada Demonstração do Resultado do Exercício (DRE) que tem como foco auxiliar e desenvolver empresas com uma entrega de resultados. Desse modo, com o intuito de aprimorar este processo, se viu a necessidade de efetuar pesquisas no mercado observando como o número de empreendedores no Brasil sem conhecimento financeiro se faz presente atualmente e, para isso, se dividiu o processo em tópicos, trazendo levantamento de custos, precificação do produto e construção da ferramenta DRE e assim levar para dentro de uma pequena empresa, efetuando o cálculo sobre um produto específico, sobre o qual foram levantados objetivos e metas mensais. Por fim, expõem-se os resultados alcançados com a aplicação da ferramenta que, a partir do desenvolvimento da DRE, otimizou as tarefas, facilitando a identificação de fragilidades dos custos e trazendo, assim, fortificação ao negócio. Dessa forma, contribui-se para que não só a empresa seja trabalhada, mas, como outras, veja que a partir de um método financeiro pode se satisfazer o âmbito organizacional de uma organização.
Comportamento organizacional aplicado ao ambiente contábil
Authors: Guerra Cabral Ana Paula
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo irá abordar a temática sobre o comportamento organizacional, um campo de estudos que investiga o impacto dos indivíduos, grupos e da estrutura organizacional sobre o comportamento das pessoas dentro das organizações, buscando compreender sua contribuição e impacto nas organizações. O presente estudo busca relacionar a gestão de pessoas, prática impactada pelo comportamento organizacional, com o contexto empresarial no segmento contábil, em uma abordagem integrativa entre Administração e Ontopsicologia. Assim, objetivou-se trazer os assuntos em questão para contribuir especialmente com os ambientes contábeis, visto que é uma das áreas que cresceu muito ao longo dos anos em questão de mercado de trabalho. A problemática central do trabalho busca responder como implementar a gestão de pessoas nos ambientes contábeis, tendo em vista a escassez de trabalhos oriundos desta temática. Para isso, foi utilizada a pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em artigos já existentes para contribuir com a abordagem deste artigo e a distribuição deste trabalho. Os resultados esperados, conforme a temática de implementação das ferramentas direcionadas para a gestão de pessoas, será de uma melhora no ambiente contábil e alinhamento a partir desta implementação, colaborando com o escopo da organização e lucratividade do negócio.
Controle de custos
Authors: Rossato Binotto Nathalia
Published: December 2024

A contabilidade de custos é o ponto-chave para garantir o funcionamento da empresa e entender a lucratividade do negócio. Tendo em vista essa relevância no contexto organizacional, o estudo objetiva identificar as limitações que envolvem esse processo e, a partir disso, elaborar uma ferramenta simplificada para auxiliar os gestores de pequenas empresas. Nesse sentido, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo descritiva, e caracterizada como mista. Para tanto, baseou-se em uma microempresa de Nova Palma, a partir da qual se identificou seu contexto empresarial, seus gastos e, então, elaborou-se a ferramenta. Assim, a praticidade de mudança de preços de compra e a simulação do markup permitem analisar se a atividade está sendo lucrativa e, então, realizar medidas estratégicas para impulsionar o negócio. Prova disso, a partir de testes utilizando a ferramenta desenvolvida, identificou-se que a mudança de centavos no preço de venda do produto possui um impacto significativo no resultado operacional da empresa.
A New Map of World FDI: Estimating Sources and Pathways of Offshore Investment in Major Developed and Developing Economies
Authors: Haberly Daniel
Published: December 2024

There is a growing recognition that offshore structures fundamentally distort the world map of foreign direct investment (FDI). This paper advances efforts to map the ultimate owners hidden in official data behind offshore or ‘phantom’ FDI by using a novel methodology to deconstruct the ultimate origins of FDI in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. In contrast to previous studies, this methodology unpicks distortions created by the offshore re-domiciliation of corporate groups at the parent level, in addition to subsidiary level, by determining the ‘true’ ultimate nationality of more than 6,000 offshore-domiciled group ultimate owners (GUOs) in Orbis. By combining this offshore GUO ‘census’ with a novel Monte Carlo simulation approach to integrating microlevel Orbis data with macro-level official FDI data, the analysis estimates a 4D matrix of inward FDI in major world economies cross-disaggregated by (1) host economy, (2) immediate investing, (3) ‘ostensible’ ultimate investing, and (4) ‘true’ ultimate investing country. The results show that offshore arbitrage is extremely widespread at the multinational group parent as well as subsidiary level, with nearly half of all offshore or phantom FDI found to be generated by ‘inverted’ groups with an offshore-redomiciled parent in Orbis. These inverted groups are found to be disproportionately involved in offshore FDI round-tripping in their own home countries, substantially increasing the latter’s estimated impact across not only the developing but the developed world – with the US and Italy, along with Russia, China, and India, shown to be the largest ultimate sources of offshore FDI in themselves. This has important implications for our understanding of global FDI patterns, and calls into question basic assumptions about the so-called ‘home’ country level in the context of multinational corporate tax governance and reform.
Progress and Challenges of Sanitation Services Among Mining Communities in Geita district, Tanzania
Authors: Ntayomba Alpha , Kassile Prisca
Published: December 2024

This case study documents the experiences of Population and Development Initiative (PDI) and Civil Society Organisation partners working to improve sanitation and hygiene within mining communities in Geita District in north-west Tanzania. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities in the district started in the early 1990s and the district is now home to more than 480,000 small scale miners from across the country living in mobile communities with minimal sanitation facilities. This case study documents interventions led by PDI, The International Peace Information Service and partners to work with government stakeholders, miners, mine associations and other local stakeholders to advocate and raise awareness for improved sanitation for mining communities. Successful adaptations included repeated engagement with miners and mining associations to raise awareness and train agents of change for social accountability advocacy efforts with duty bearers. Addressing entrenched attitudes and social beliefs around open defecation, tailored behaviour change campaigns were developed and local by-laws were strategically leveraged.
Mapping Rural Communities in Conflict Areas, Colombia
Authors: Colpas Jennifer , Castellanos Luis
Published: December 2024

This case study documents an intervention by Tierra Grata to identify, map and improve access to safe sanitation in remote undocumented rural communities, where armed groups formed through internal conflict have been present for over 50 years. Through leveraging a mix of community networks, word-of-mouth, social networks such as Facebook and WhatsApp, and working with stakeholders already active in target areas, Tierra Grata began to identify previously unmapped, unknown communities. The case study also documents efforts to build trust with these communities who had been victims of armed conflict and felt abandoned by government. A combination of approaches was used. Face-to-face participatory approaches were used to understand the way communities live, who they are, and the sanitation challenges they face. Collaboration with existing actors in the area such as academics and civil society organizations was key to establishing trust and access. Whilst strategic use of digital tools enabled data analysis and mapping of findings. Through combining these approaches, a rich body of evidence was created on the specific needs of the communities, informing future sanitation interventions and enabling them to be adjusted and implemented accordingly.
Making Inclusion Meaningful: The Human Centred Design Approach to Building Latrines for People with Disabilities in Vanuatu
Authors: Coleman Allison
Published: December 2024

This case study documents findings from the Laetem Dak Kona (LDK) Project which was implemented by World Vision Vanuatu and partners in the two northernmost provinces of Vanuatu (Sanma and Torba), with funding from the Australian Government’s Water for Women Fund. The focus of this study is on efforts to improve inclusion and wellbeing of people with disabilities in Vanuatu. Actions were taken to uncover taboos and unspoken challenges faced by people with disabilities in Vanuatu to raise awareness, acceptance, inclusion and the voices of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups at the grass roots level. Successful adaptations included adopting a human-centred design approach that focussed on developing sanitation facilities which met the individual needs of people with disabilities and their families and included them in the decision- making process. Sufficient budget was allocated to ensure increased costs were covered, such as multiple visits to target sites, as well as transportation of materials required. Purposeful recruitment of people with disabilities on the project team made a difference to the engagement and acceptance of people with disabilities in target communities. Development of a range of knowledge sharing behaviour change communication resources such as talking books was particularly useful in the target communities with low literacy levels.
ЕНГЛЕСКИ ФРАЗНИ ГЛАГОЛИ СА ПАРТИКУЛОМ ОUТ И ЊИХОВИ ПРЕВОДНИ ЕКВИВАЛЕНТИ У СРПСКОМ
Authors: Грбовић Маја
Published: December 2024

Циљ овог рада је анализа употребе и значења енглеских фразних глагола у комбинацији са партикулом out који имплицирају просторно удаљавање, са посебним освртом на њихову преводну еквиваленцију у српском језику. Контрастивна анализа семантичких категорија теличности и ателичности заузима значајно место у раду, као и корелацијски односи са глаголским видом и типом глаголске ситуaције (Aktionsart). Проучавање је доказало хипотезу да су компоненте теличности и ателичности врло значајне у анализи глагола, те да представљају важна дистинктивна обележја глагола. Анализом је установљено да енглески фразни глаголи у преводној еквиваленцији не задржавају увек иста обележја и да их могу променити у зависности од типа комплементизатора. У раду се доказује да глаголске ситуације имперфективног вида у енглеском језику могу садржати компоненту теличности, што није случај у српском језику.
Modelling Qualia with Physical Computers
Authors: Sóstai Zoltán
Published: December 2024

According to Frank Jacksonʼs knowledge argument, Mary, who lives in a black-and-white world, has all the physical knowledge about the world, yet she has new information when she sees a red apple. If we accept this, then physicalism – according to which the description of the world can be realised entirely with the help of physical theories – is false. However, even if Jacksonʼs argument about new information is true, we do not have to discard physicalism. Even exclusively physical computer systems are not capable of predicting their own sensory information if they are built using a specific structure and complexity. It can be shown that a specific type of computational system can lead to the creation of decision-related unpredictability of a specific type of sensory information. This investigation takes a charitable position towards the concept of qualia to provide it with a physicalist and computationalist explanation.
Approaches to the formation for characteristics of operational control devices
Authors:   Ural State University of Railway Transport, Sirina Nina F. , Sakharov Alexander G. ,   JSC «Russian Railways»
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the methodology of formation of characteristics in the development of operational control devices. Matrices of technological process parameters with planning horizons are presented. The problem of constructing the characteristics of the control devices of the transportation process control system is solved in order to further carry out evaluation actions on the quality of their work. The proposed methodological studies make it possible to form, in a quantitative configuration, the content of characteristics that determine the potential of operational control devices when specified technological effects are achieved.
Method for determining the pre-failure conditions of traction engines of an electric locomotive 2ES 6 based on the analysis of data from the on-board recorder of its operation parameters
Authors:   Ural State University of Railway Transport, Frolov Nikolay O. , Elkin Evgeniy M. ,   Ural State University of Railway Transport
Published: December 2024

Based on statistical data, it has been demonstrated that a large number of failures of traction electric motors of the 2ES6 electric locomotive is associated with a deterioration in potential conditions on the collector, including the development of circular lights. The reasons for the development of circular lights are considered, the possibility of using on-board diagnostic data to identify pre-failure engine conditions is analyzed. A method is proposed that allows determining the potential stability of a traction motor based on comparing the calculated maximum value of the inter-terminal voltage with the limit value when using telemetry data of an electric locomotive. A fragment of the recording from the control system recorder is shown, the most dangerous operating mode of the engine is shown, in which the maximum inter-terminal voltage exceeds the permissible value.