bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of a return to work coordination programme for injured workers
in a public hospital in Singapore
Authors: Chen Zhenzhen , Pow Siok Kee , Ong Li Xin , Tan Lay Lay , Lim See Ming , Hwang Yi-Fu Jeff
Published: July 2023

Introduction: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a hospital-based return to work (RTW) programme in facilitating injured workers to RTW earlier through personalised case management. Factors associated with programme effectiveness are also examined.

Method: This was a quasi-experimental study comparing 81 participants who underwent conventional treatment before the RTW programme with 108 participants who directly received the RTW intervention. Analyses included time to RTW and the factors associated with dropout. Stratified analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to mitigate potential selection bias from the additional recruitment process for the intervention group.

Results: Participants in the intervention group returned to work 59.5 days earlier, with 84% able to RTW 6 months post injury compared with the control (63%; P<0.01). Stratified analysis found the intervention to be associated with better RTW outcomes among males, younger workers, non-residents, blue-collared workers, workers from the construction, marine, manufacturing and metalworking industries, and workers having lower Work Ability score (WAS), while light-duty provision was a possible confounder. The better outcomes in the intervention group were also independent of company size and injury severity. After adjusting for the above factors, the intervention group had 2.2 times higher odds of RTW at 6 months (95% confidence interval 0.84–5.90). Lower WAS and longer delay in initial RTW assessment were associated with delayed RTW within the intervention group. Migrant workers experienced higher dropout rates, thus being identified as a vulnerable group.

Conclusion: The RTW coordination model of care is effective in facilitating RTW, with early programme referral being an important facilitator and WAS as a useful screening tool for delayed RTW.
Preferences for oral anticoagulant medications for managing atrial fibrillation
Authors: Pang Yu Zhi , De Silva Deidre Anne , Ng Sean , Huynh Vinh Anh , Ozdemir Semra
Published: July 2023

Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using anticoagulants involves weighing the benefits of reduced ischemic stroke1,2 against the elevated risks of serious bleeding events.3 Warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are the available oral anticoagulants for this indication.
Minimal monitoring is a safe but underutilised strategy for hepatitis C virus treatment in Singapore
Authors: Tay Wei Xuan , Koh Samantha Jingyun , Teh Francis Kok Ban , Tan Yu Bin , Qiu Tian Yu , Mai Linn War , Wong Vivien Li Xin , Tan Jessica , Kwek Andrew , Fock Kwong Ming , Ang Tiing Leong , Kumar Rahul , Wong Yu Jun
Published: July 2023

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is estimated to affect 57 million people globally.1 Despite the availability of safe and effective pan-genotypic direct acting antivirals,2-5 many countries have yet to achieve the WHO goal of HCV elimination by 2030.1
Infectious Respiratory Illnesses and their Impact on Healthcare Workers: A Review
Authors: Low JGH , Wilder-Smith A
Published: July 2023

Respiratory illnesses are increasingly recognised as a growing concern for healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients. The recent hospital-based outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has once again highlighted the vulnerability of HCWs. The new epidemic of the 21st century resulted in tremendous economic and psychological impact with its high rates of mortality and nosocomial transmission. Even as the epidemic was brought under control within months, many details about the SARS coronavirus remained a mystery. The threat of another potential global outbreak continues to lurk in the background. Many valuable lessons have been learned through the SARS epidemic. It is, therefore, timely for us to review some of the respiratory pathogens that are well-known to cause nosocomial outbreaks. We need to be better armed to deal with future potential outbreaks and biohazardous situations. The importance of safeguarding the health of our medical staff and the community cannot be over-emphasised. In this paper, we review the incidence, transmission and various preventive strategies of respiratory illnesses in HCWs, in particular, new diagnostic tools, infection control management strategies, personal protective equipments, vaccination programmes and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Clinical Usefulness of Endoscopic Ultrasonography With or Without Fine Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Carcinoma
Authors: Yim HB , Yap WM , Chong PY
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The aims of this study was to show the accuracy and clinical usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) in the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer not obvious in computed tomographic (CT) scan abdomen imaging. Materials and Methods: Five male patients were evaluated; 4 presented with obstructive jaundice and 1 had unexplained loss of weight. The mean age was 66 years (range, 40 to 77). All had CT scan abdomen imaging which did not show any obvious pancreatic tumour. EUS with FNA was done for all cases when indicated. Surgical findings, if any, were obtained and compared to EUS findings. Results: EUS easily detected the pancreatic tumour in all 5 cases. The tumour sizes detected ranged from 27 to 40 mm in diameter. These corresponded fairly accurately with that of surgical findings for all 3 who had surgery. EUS reported 3 cases with pathological lymph node involvement. All 5 cases were confirmed by FNA or surgery. EUS was also accurate in 4 cases, which reported the absence of portal vein or superior mesenteric vein invasion. Surgical documentation could not verify the fifth case. There were no complications at all from the EUS with/without FNA. Conclusion: This case series showed that EUS with/without FNA appears to be useful and safe in diagnosing and staging pancreatic head tumours not detectable by CT scanning.
Governança e gestão de pessoas no setor público: um estudo de caso no Poder Executivo do Estado do Amazonas
Authors:   , Silva Andreza Helena da
Published: July 2023

O termo governança em gestão de pessoas tem sido bastante discutido entre organismos públicos não somente no Brasil, mas em todo o mundo. A governança pode ser descrita como um conjunto de mecanismos e sistemas para que se tenha uma organização alinhada com a necessidade e o planejamento estratégico do órgão, ou seja, para a finalidade para a qual foi criada. A governança em gestão de pessoas trata também desses mecanismos e sistemas, olhando a estrutura organizacional de forma que as pessoas que trabalham ali possam, de fato, estar motivadas para atingir a missão da organização. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar o diagnóstico das boas práticas de governança na área de Gestão de Pessoas do Poder Executivo do Estado do Amazonas. Para isso, procurou-se identificar as práticas adotadas pelos diversos órgãos dessa repartição, na área de Gestão de Pessoas; estudar o nível de governança das práticas adotadas na área de Gestão de Pessoas dos órgãos vinculados ao governo do estado do Amazonas; e explorar as boas práticas e as oportunidades de melhorias de governança na Gestão de Pessoas do Poder Executivo Estadual do Amazonas. O método utilizado nesta pesquisa foi o estudo de caso, com a coleta das informações por meio de questionário. Os resultados revelaram que os órgãos que compõem o Executivo Estadual adotam, em média, 75% das boas práticas elencadas neste estudo. Verificou-se que o mínimo de práticas adotadas foi na Gestão da Junta Comercial do Estado e, o máximo, na Gestão da Fundação de Saúde Hemoam. Os resultados também revelaram oportunidades de melhorias em todas as áreas de conhecimento categorizadas na pesquisa, principalmente no que tange às práticas relativas a padrões de comportamento, gestão por competências e gestão de talentos relacionados às necessidades de capacitação e acompanhamento das práticas de gestão de riscos, ética, avaliação de desempenho, gestão por competências e gestão do conhecimento. Concluiu-se que as boas práticas adotadas pelos órgãos do Executivo Estadual são satisfatórias, entretanto ainda há oportunidades de melhorias que podem ser implementadas para a excelência da Governança e Gestão de Pessoas. Palavras-chave: Governança. Gestão de Pessoas. Administração Pública. Boas Práticas.
Robustez de classificadores Naive Bayes híbridos quanto a quebra do pressuposto de independência das variáveis
Authors:   , Costa Noé Mitterhofer Eiterer Ponce de Leon da
Published: July 2023

O aumento populacional gera uma demanda para o aumento da produção agrícola, principalmente no quesito da produtividade, uma vez que quase todas as áreas agricultáveis já produzem alimentos. Dentro da demanda do aumento de produtividade, o melhoramento genético aliado a estatística é fundamental para alcançar as atuais demandas. A Estatística oferece diversos métodos para análises dos dados agropecuários, entre esses métodos estão os classificadores. Tais métodos são capazes de alocar cada observação em uma das classes de interesse. Entre os métodos disponíveis, o classificador Naive Bayes (NB) se destaca pela sua simplicidade e bom desempenho. Entretanto, o mesmo tem como pressuposição a independência entre as variáveis preditoras. Diante do fato de que tal pressuposição é dificilmente alcançada na prática, este trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar métodos híbridos na tentativa de melhorar seu desempenho considerando diferentes níveis de dependência entre variáveis. As metodologias combinadas ao NB foram à análise de componentes principais (PCA + NB), componentes esparsos (SPCA + NB) e análise discriminante (AD + NB). Foram simulados dados com diferentes níveis de correlação (0,10; 0,50 e 0,90) e diferentes vetores de médias. Todos os cenários foram avaliados considerando 2, 4, 8 e 16 variáveis. As metodologias usadas na comparação dos métodos propostos foram Random Forest, Bagging e Rede Neural Artificial através do cálculo da acurácia média e o respectivo erro padrão da média. A partir dos resultados obtidos por simulação pôde-se concluir que a pressuposição de independência é importante, uma vez que o aumento na correlação sempre resultou em redução da acurácia média dos classificadores. Os classificadores híbridos propostos no trabalho apresentaram-se como boas alternativas ao NB, uma vez que apresentaram resultados semelhantes ou superiores ao próprio NB e demais métodos avaliados quanto a acurácia média. Palavras-chave: Classificador híbrido. Metodologias combinadas. Simulação.
O Evento Antropoceno A Terra, a História e Nós
Authors: Christophe Bonneuil  , Jean-Baptiste Fressoz  , Ana Maria Leite de Barros (Tradutora)
Published: July 2023

Tradução, a partir do original em francês, do prefácio e dos capítulos 1 e 2 do livro de Christophe Bonneuil e Jean-Baptiste Fressoz. L’événement Anthropocène. La terre, l’histoire et nous. Paris : Seuil, 2016 [2013].
Testado Ao Vento:
Authors: Braga Sá Thiago
Published: July 2023

Este breve relato de pesquisa procura narrar certas dimensões da apresentação, à comunidade Kuikuro de Ipatse, no Alto Xingu, do primeiro volume do Dicionário Kuikuro, intitulado Inhanhigü – Cultura Material. A partir desse relato, busca extrair algumas reflexões sobre esse gênero textual, o dicionário, no contexto de trabalho linguístico e antropológico com populações ameríndias. Trata-se, enfim, de um caso particular de encontro interdisciplinar entre a linguística formalista, enquanto perspectiva de descrição e análise da língua kuikuro na raiz do desenvolvimento desse dicionário, e a experiência etnográfica enquanto campo de empiria. Espera-se, com as reflexões desenvolvidas ao longo do relato, oferecer intuições para transformações e desdobramentos da Linguística e da Antropologia no trabalho com populações originárias.
Teoria Do Poema Na Ameríndia:
Authors: Ribeiro João Paulo
Published: July 2023

Esse trabalho resulta de nossa pesquisa realizada no doutoramento (RIBEIRO, 2022) e se deteve na prática de tradução de parte de Ayvu Rapyta que é uma série de narrativas em língua mbya-guarani e que foram trazidas a público pela gentileza de León Cadogan (1959). Na nossa prática, a questão do posicionamento do tradutor para a poética do traduzir é importante. É um desvio da interpretação e se apoia pelo ritmo. Como conjunto de teorias, a ideia de diverso (GLISSANT, [1990] 2011) para pensar uma linguística na Ameríndia no século XXI, para pensar sociedade, historicidade na língua da tradução e o sujeito do poema (MESCHONNIC, [1989] 2006, MARTINS, 2022). Como resultados, a língua de tradução, da poética do traduzir, traz por se tratar de narrativas cosmológicas (RIBEIRO, 2022), o surgimento como participativo. Na nossa poética do traduzir, o caráter sintático de uma articulação de ritmo, aspectos de repetições, fortalecem as imagens inéditas para uma ótica. Consideramos assim uma teoria do poema, Ameríndia.
Expediente
Authors: Rezende Patrick
Published: July 2023

Expediente da Revista PERcursos Linguísticos
Palavra do Editor
Authors: Brambila Guilherme
Published: July 2023

Breves considerações sobre o dossiê temático " Por uma linguística menos eurocêntrica: reflexões, pesquisas e o estado da arte de línguas indígenas".
Prevalence of Amblyopia among School age children in Eye University Hospital, Kabul – Afghanistan
Authors: Jawhar Mohammad Sadeq , Tawhid Mohammad Homayun , Khurasani Mohammad Haroon , Anwar Idris , Rahimi Hashmatullah Mawlana , Pirzad Ahmad Fawad
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Amblyopia is the reduction of monocular and rarely binocular vision, in the best case, it is the correction of the refractive error, which is caused by the visual deprivation of the affected eye or the abnormality of the binocular interaction, which does not have any other pathology in the way of vision. Amblyopia occurs in the most fundamental period of the development of visual system. It is estimated that the age of occurrence is between 0-8 years old and its prevalence is between 0.2-6.2 % globally. Objective: Amblyopia is one of the worrying problems among children in Afghanistan, and epidemiological studies are considered necessary for its management. On this occasion, an attempt has been made to explain the prevalence of amblyopia in school age children, according to their age, gender and correspondence. Method and Data collection: This is a retrospective cross-sectional (descriptive) study and all the information of 2151 patients were obtained from the files of patients in the age group of 7-18 years' old who were visited by the eye University hospital from 21 March to 22 Sep 2022. Then those patients who have been diagnosed with amblyopia; have been studied. Results: Out of 2151 participants aged 7-18 years with various eye complaints, 152 of them (7%) have amblyopia. 7.9% (89 Participants) are boys and 6.09 % (63 Participants) are girls. Unilateral amblyopia is found in 74.34% of cases (113 Participants) and bilateral amblyopia in 25.65% of cases (39 Participants). Conclusion: 7% of school age children, average age of 13.39 years is suffering from amblyopia. Percentage of amblyopia is higher in boys than in girls and; most patients have unilateral amblyopia.
PENGUJIAN DAYA TERIMA (UJI HEDONIK ) PADA EMPAT MEREK PRODUK YOGHURT YANG DIJUAL PADA PASAR MODREN (SUPERMARKET) DI KECAMATAN MEDAN KOTA
Authors: Usman Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Uji penerimaan yang dilakukan terhadap empat produk yoghurt diantaranya KIN, Greenfields, Chimory, dan Biokul, menjadi perlakuan dalam analisis penerimaan (hedonik) dalam penelitian kali ini dikarenakan keempat produk ini yang umum dijual dan dibeli masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian untuk melihat produk mana yang paling disukai oleh masyarakat berdasarkan berdasarkan rasa, warna dan nilai pH atau tingkat keasaman. Medote penelitian yang dilakukan merupakan pengujian experimental dengan metode uji Duo Trio untuk penetapan panelis terpilih dan Uji Hedonik (kesukaan) pada keempat Produk yoghurt dengan Pengujian yang dilakukan melibatkan 30 panelis yang terdiri 15 panelis terpilih, 8 panelis masyarakat konsumen dewasa dan 7 panelis anak anak dengan parameter kesukan rasa, warna dan nilai pH. Hasil menujukan Percobaan yang dilakukan terhadap kesukaan yoghurt beberapa merek (KIN, Greenfields, Chimory, dan Biokul) yang paling disukai adalah produk yoghurt dengan kode 542 yaitu produk merek Biokul, dengan nilai rata-rata kesukaan 7,367 yang artinya dalam rentang skala penilaian 7 yaitu suka. Sedangkan warna yang dinilai tidak berbeda nyata diman kesemuanya dapat nilai 5 (netral)
KARAKTERISTIK GULA SEMUT NIRA TEBU DENGAN PENAMBAHAN PENGAWET ALAMI
Authors: Angga Tritisari
Published: July 2023

Gula semut merupakan gula bubuk/kristal yang biasanya terbuat dari nira palma. Proses pengambilan nira palma memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama karena melalui proses penyadapan sehingga diperlukan adanya alternatif bahan baku lain yaitu nira tebu. Untuk mempertahankan pH nira pada saat proses pengolahan dan menjaga kualitas gula semut yang dihasilkan maka diperlukan pengawet alami. Pengawet alami yang digunakan yaitu kayu resak karena memiliki kandungan yang berfungsi sebagai antimikroba. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik gula semut nira tebu dengan penambahan pengawet alami dan pengaruh konsentrasi yang akan menghasilkan gula dengan kualitas terbaik. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAK). Perlakuannya yaitu perbedaan konsentrasi kayu resak yaitu kontrol, 0,3%, 0,6%, dan 1%. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penambahan resak memberikan pengaruh pada karakteristik kimia dan karakteristik fisik gula semut. Kadar air pada awal penyimpanan yang terendah pada perlakuan 0,3% yaitu 2,4462%, sedangkan pada akhir penyimpanan yang terendah pada perlakuan 0,3% yaitu 2,9111%. Kadar abu pada awal penyimpanan yang terendah adalah 0,3% yaitu 0,4988%, sedangkan pada akhir penyimpanan yang terendah pada perlakuan 0,3% yaitu 0,5606%. Berdasarkan dengan SNI 01-3743-1995, gula semut nira tebu yang memiliki karakteristik kimia kadar air dan kadar abu terbaik adalah perlakuan 0,3%. Sedangkan pada karakteristik fisik semua perlakuan memiliki warna, aroma dan tekstur yang sesuai dengan SNI 01-3743-1995 kecuali pada rasa terdapat perbedaan pada perlakuan 1% yaitu memiliki after taste pahit.
Human Capital Cost and Shareholders’ Equity of Listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Ayodeji Adewumi , Kudirat Alli , Ademola Akintajuwa Olufunsho
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effect of human capital cost on shareholders’ equity in Nigerian oil and gas companies from 2012 to 2021. The research employed panel pool and utilized secondary data extracted from annual financial reports of a subset of listed oil and gas companies, as published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The dependent variable, shareholders’ value, was measured as returns on equity (ROE), while human capital accounting was measured as human capital disclosure/costs. The results revealed a positive relationship between human capital cost and shareholders’ equity. The p-values of t-statistics for development cost, pension and provident fund contribution, and retirement benefit were all significant at a 5% level, indicating their impact on returns on equity. However, health and safety cost, recruitment and selection cost, settlement allowance, and training cost were found to be statistically insignificant. Positive regression coefficients for development cost, pension and provident fund contribution, and settlement allowance indicated a positive relationship, while negative coefficients for other factors suggested a negative relationship with returns on equity. The coefficient of determination of 74.9% indicated that human capital cost explained a significant portion of returns on equity. Minimal autocorrelation was observed, and the study concluded that human capital disclosure had a long-term effect on returns on equity. Based on the findings, several recommendations were proposed. Management should focus on the significance of key components of personel costs. Additionally, companies should continue investing in and prioritizing human capital development to improve financial performance and returns on equity. Finally, consistent and transparent human capital disclosure practices are recommended to sustain long-term positive effects on financial performance.
Emergence of a New Community: Incidences, and Experiences of Children Living in the Streets of Harare-Zimbabwe
Authors: Mukorera Obey , Mashamba Florence , Seremani Bongani , Nyandoro Rudadiso
Published: July 2023

The occurrence of children living on the streets is assuming alarming proportions in Zimbabwe. The phenomenon is notably becoming a vicious cycle, children born and raised on the streets, eventually raise their own kids in the streets. The hallmark of this paper is to investigate issues surrounding children living on the streets, to examine their life experience and the challenges they face. This paper used qualitative research anchored on a phenomenological research paradigm. A phenomenological research strategy was used due to its usefulness in studying experiences from the point of view of people directly involved in the phenomenon. The population of the study was made up of street children aged between 12 and 19 living in the Harare CBD and down town area. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to come up with a sample of 20 street children who took part in individual semi-structured interviews. The research data was analysed using thematic analysis. The research findings indicated that street children are faced with a lot of challenges and negative experiences, including lack of access to food cleaning facilities, healthcare, risks associated with physical and sexual violence, as well as drug and substance abuse. These were found to be very detrimental to the physical and mental health of these children and in turn their prospects of growing up into healthy, responsible and economically active adults. The study thus recommended that, the welfare of this group of people is a policy issue and a multi-sectoral approach is needed to ameliorate all the challenges faced by this group of people.
Cultivation Mode of Cross-cultural Communication Competence in the Context of First-class Curriculum Construction
Authors: Yang Wei , Yang Mingxing , Wang Lan , Qin Ziyan
Published: July 2023

Cross-cultural communication competence (CCC) has become an important task of foreign language education in colleges, and how to build a practical CCC cultivation model in the context of first-class curriculum construction has become a key issue in foreign language teaching. Taking the applied college Moutai Institute in Western China as an example, this paper discusses the construction of CCC cultivation model in the new era, taking into account the reform and practice of college English teaching and the problems of CCC cultivation in the current teaching situation, in order to improve students' cross-cultural communication awareness and CCC while promoting teaching reform.
Christian Ethical Expectations in Leadership
Authors: Adejuwon Ezekiel Adekunle
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Christianity and morality go together just as leadership and ethics do in many cultures and societies globally. This paper examines the moral expectations on leadership especially from biblical perspectives of the professing Christian.

Methodology: Using secondary data collections from literal sources like books, journals, and internet materials, the paper discussed the concepts of Christian ethics and leadership, as well as biblical foundations of ethics of leadership. It also examined the virtues that are expected of Christian leaders and enumerated acts necessary for maintaining Christian ethics by the leader.

Findings: Findings are that three dimensions of relationships for the leader include relationship with God, others and self. The virtues essential for the leadership in relation with God are demonstrations of having faith in God, fear of God and love for God. While virtues expectations on leadership in relationship with others include good character, integrity and justice, virtues in relationship with the self are self- sacrifice, self- discipline and self-control.

Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy and Practice: In maintaining leadership ethics, it is recommended that the Christian leader needs to exemplify Christian virtues, build Christian ethical culture, and seek to continually improve on leadership skill.
Tarsila do Amaral, Oswald de Andrade e o Oriente Médio: reflexões sobre orientalismo tropical
Authors: Sochaczewski Monique , Omran Muna
Published: July 2023

O artigo lança luz à pouco conhecida viagem da pintora Tarsila do Amaral e do escritor Oswald de Andrade ao Oriente Médio no início de 1926. Apresenta-se pesquisa empírica sobre o trajeto seguido pelo casal de Modernistas e demais participantes do périplo, para então refletir em que medida a viagem impactou em suas obras. Interessa por um lado inserir a viagem em questão no contexto de certa tradição mais ampla de viagens no/para o Oriente Médio e mais especificamente de viajantes brasileiros, e em que medida podemos pensar em um Orientalismo Tropical a partir destas.
VISUALISING POINT SOURCE POLLUTANT CONCENTRATION LEVEL DISPERSION USING THE GAUSSIAN MODEL
Authors: Ali Omar Zaturrawiah , Onn Choo Khing , Sentian Justin
Published: July 2023

In this study, we examined the usage of the Gaussian air dispersion model to visualise point source pollutant concentration levels and implemented it in MASPLUME, a newly developed computer software which functioned as an estimation tool application for measuring the concentration level (at ground zero) of a selected pollutant dispersed from a single point source. The identified pollutants were carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. MASPLUME was able to show a twodimensional static air pollution dispersion and concentration level, as well as graphical data for different scenario analysis. Although MASPLUME is in its initial development stage as a comprehensive software, it would still be sufficient as a current teaching and learning aid.
TEACHING PERFORMANCE IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors: Juliane Barros Generoso Cibele , Cristiane Barros Moreira Érica
Published: July 2023

Understanding Education as a fundamental right of human beings may seem essential, but this recognition dates from a recent period. It was only in 1948, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established by the United Nations (UN) where Education was officially registered as an essential right for every citizen. Since then, the subject has been the subject of constant studies and approaches, among them that since it is a right for all, education must be inclusive, not restricted to just allowing common access, but in a way that every citizen , regardless of their characteristics, limitations or deficiencies, can receive a quality education that is adaptable to their needs. This article aims to reflect on special and inclusive education and the role of teachers with students with intellectual disabilities. As specific objectives, it is expected to conceptualize what intellectual disability is, and to understand the limits and possibilities of teaching, especially in the multifunctional resource room.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Authors: Juliane Barros Generoso Cibele , Cristiane Barros Moreira Érica
Published: July 2023

The acquisition of language is part of the historical development of human beings, it is one of the characteristics that differentiates them from other animals. Through language, subjects establish social relationships, express themselves, learn and teach, understand signs and incorporate social standards. However, there are many students who have educational needs related to learning disorders associated with language and communication. This article has the general objective of reflecting on this theme. As specific objectives, it is intended to reflect on the difference between learning problems and difficulties, and to discuss learning disorders and language acquisition. The text was prepared through a literature review, based on articles, books, periodicals, among other materials. It is concluded that the specialized educational service does not have students with learning disorders associated with language and communication as a target audience, however, education professionals, committed to inclusion, must observe and analyze the difficulties that these subjects face and seek ways to to implement a public, free, secular and quality education.
UNA RIVER ESTUARY
Authors: Antonio Levino de Carvalho Marco
Published: July 2023

This article reports experiences of the elective course “ESTUÁRIO DO RIO UNA: ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIALECONOMIC ASPECT”, proposed by ETE CENTRAL BARREIROS, of the medium course, developed in the community of Abreu do Una, carried out in theperiod from February 18 to July 8, 2022, with informal conversation with residents, community teachers and elementary school students, of both sexes, where topics with some characteristics and curiosities of the Mangrove ecosystem and its components such as fauna and flora were addressed; with the aim of knowing and informing the economicandsocio-environmental importance of the mangroves, encouraging preservation, raising awareness of the benefits to maritime and human life, also promoting a reflection on the current state of conservation of the mangroves in the locality inquestion. The results of this study were: seminars, oral presentation with banner and making models.
QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN RELATION TO THE AUTHOR’S PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Cardoso Gildon
Published: July 2023

The success of public or private institutions depends a lot on the competence of the leaders. Since they are the head of any hierarchically organized institution, it is important that their actions are focused on results through behaviors that influence the favorable performance of their team and consequent generation of expected results. It is in this context that the communication component must be a strong link between the leader and the subordinates, as well as between the collaborators. In fact, institutional communication must be part of habits and customs in institutions so that there is an environment that favors the development of human capital. Relating the theme to the author’s work environment, it was noted that there are no favorable qualities of leadership in the author’s institution and the importance of communication is not observed, due to the fact that these elements are not part of the institution’s daily life, since the leader is authoritarian and does not agree or even accept the opinion of collaborators. The methodology used for the development of this work was the Bibliographic review.
MEN IN LANGUAGE TEACHING TO CHILDREN
Authors: Marcos Moreira dos Santos Robert
Published: July 2023

This study was born from the need to address a subject that has gained more and more space in the school environment, however, little has actually been discussed about it. It is understood that the presence of male teachers working in language teaching and in the initial grades is still something new for most of society, which is why this discussion is so necessary. In this way, we seek to take a small step towards the so-called equality that is preached and not lived. So, the general objective of this study is to verify how the choice to work in basic education can generate problems for the man who starts his career in teaching. How far can social prejudice harm those who decide to pursue a career in teaching. The methodology chosen to carry out this study is bibliographical research, in which the bases to guide this work were sought in the existing literature. It is concluded that much still needs to be done so that men can actually gain recognition and space within the school environment for their performance as professionals and not just for their gender.
Predicting the Mediating Impact of Consumer Preferences in Relation to Product Quality, Price, Promotion on Purchasing Decisions on Minaku Edamame Products Pt Kelola Agro Makmur
Authors: Fuad Muhlisul , Suryanto Agung
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to analyze the effect of product quality, price and promotion on consumer preferences. to analyze the effect of product quality, price and promotion on consumer purchasing decisions, to analyze the effect of consumer preferences on purchasing decisions and to analyze the effect of product quality, price and promotion on consumer purchasing decisions with consumer preferences as a mediating variable. This research was conducted using a Quantitative research method approach. consumers of PT. Kelola Agro Makmur who have bought Edama me Minaku, and the number cannot be ascertained. The sample in this study were 115 respondents. By using Path Analysis. The results showed that product quality, price, promotion have an effect on consumer preferences. The results of this study indicate that product quality, price, promotion have an effect on purchasing decisions. The results of this study indicate that Consumer Preferences have an effect on Purchasing Decisions. And Product Quality, Price and Promotion have an effect on Purchasing Decisions through Consumer Preferences as a mediating variable.
How Recruitment Process Digitalization Can Increase Revenue for Shiprepair Companies Involved in Project-based Work - Romanian Manpower Case Study
Authors: Bogdan-Florian Socoliuc
Published: July 2023

This study is aiming at demonstrating that EU companies involved in the ship-repair and shipbuilding market can be more efficient and financially successful if they would use a realtime data, digital recruitment platform that can always fill all manpower requests, in terms of capable, experienced, available and interested Romanian ship-repair and shipbuilding technicians. This would be possible especially because such an aggregator, that uses and transmits real-time data/information both-ways (from candidate to companies and from companies to candidate), is a solution to having skilled shipyard workforce available both during high and low seasons at the same salary expectations. Apart from the above, the study aims at understanding the specific position the average Romanian ship-repair and shipbuilding technician takes, when asked about his preference regarding the means used to access seasonal and/or permanent job offers abroad. This has no prior dedicated research, and it is very important to understand, especially because this has major implications on major European Union shipyards and on ship-repair companies active around the globe.
Application of Cement Deep Mixing (CDM) Combined with Geogrid to Reinforce Slope and Landslide Mitigation
Authors: Mai Sy Hung
Published: July 2023

In recent years, the increasingly adverse effects of climate change have resulted in rapid weathering at the slope surface. Consequently, the durability of the soil is reduced. Furthermore, under the effect of surface currents, the slope surface has been eroded, slope protection constructions may be damaged. Mainly, landslides in hilly areas frequently occur at any time and with more complicated mechanisms. Therefore, the road system and slopes of hydroelectric projects are negatively affected, seriously threatening the lives of people and vehicles participating in traffic. Currently, there are many solutions for anti-landslide have been applied. However, there have been few in-depth studies combining deep reinforcement solutions and shallow anti-slip solutions having come up with that still ensure not only aesthetic but also environmentally friendly. That is why the authors proposed the research topic: “Application of Cement Deep Mixing (CDM) combined with geogrid to reinforce slope and landslide mitigation
Exploring Energy Sufficiency Benefits, Limitations, Deployment, and Opportunities in Europe
Authors: ANDERSON Andrew
Published: July 2023

Following the industrial revolution, greenhouse gases continue to grow, and this increase degrades the ozone layer and accelerates the global warming. The climate change has considerably transformed our way of life and the way we produce, buy, transport, and use energy. To reduce the impact of the energy crisis different levers are activated such as energy efficiency, renewables energy and energy sufficiency. The aim of this article is to explore the benefits, limitation, deployment, and opportunities in Europe of energy sufficiency. The research conducted also includes real case studies on energy sufficiency. Furthermore, Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine war have negatively impacted energy availability and costs.
Groundwater Potential Detection Possibility in Southern Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Yemi Sikiru Onifade , Kingsley Arerebo Egbejule
Published: July 2023

A new simple and quick geophysical method for groundwater exploration of the coastal plains sands and alluvial deposits of parts of Ondo State, Nigeria has been developed. A geophysical evaluation using Electrical Resistivity method for groundwater exploration at the study area was carried out which involved the utilization of Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) technique with schlumberger array system. About eight (8) points of vertical electrical sounding (VES) survey using ABEM tetrameter (SAS 300) was tabulated in a table which shows the resistivity, the thicknesses and the number of layers for each VES station. The field results were plotted, the curve types and lithologic layers were revealed. The plots showed type-Q, type-K, type-A and type-H curve merging while VES-3 did not reveal any type of curve. This was because of that point understudy being homogenously deposited and non-horizontally layered. Some of the VES points have horizontal layers not more than two for example, VES-1 and VES-3 whiles others have a maximum of four layers within them. The resistivity of the basement within the area ranges from 163.1 ohm-m to 9113.4 ohm-m with an average resistivity of 2627.76 ohm-m. In terms of geological structures and aquifer potential, VES-7 and VES-8 showed to possess characteristically a good geological structures and aquifers for groundwater potentials.
The Influence of Human Resource Development and Organizational Culture on Community Empowerment in Kampung Purun, Kelurahan Palm, Banjarbaru City
Authors: Sri Bintari Endah , Kadir Abdul , Jayen Fredy , Anggraini Rujana , Naimah
Published: July 2023

The research objectives are (1) to analyze and prove the effect of human resource development on community empowerment. (2) To analyze and prove the influence of organizational culture on community empowerment. (3) To analyze and prove the simultaneous influence of the development of human resources and organizational culture on community empowerment. Respondents in this study were purun craftsmen in Purun Village, Banjarbaru City. The number of samples in this study were 44 people taken from all populations of purun craftsmen. Data were collected using a questionnaire, hypothesis testing using the t test and F test, then the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that partially and simultaneously the variables of human resource development and organizational culture have a positive and significant effect on community empowerment in Kampung Purun, Kelurahan Palm, Banjarbaru City
Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Shareholders’ Earnings: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Momah N. S  , Egwakhe A. J  , Akande F. I
Published: July 2023

In Nigeria, the shareholders' earnings within deposit money banks, when compared to those in developed and emerging economies, can be considered low and could be attributed to the high records of corporate governance scandals among the banks. The paper examined corporate governance mechanisms on shareholders’ earnings (economic value added and earnings per share) from 2006-2021. The sample comprised thirteen deposit money banks selected along their market capitalization in December 2021. Panel regression analysis revealed that corporate governance mechanisms had individual positive but insignificant effect on economic value added of the deposit money banks in Nigeria (Adj. R2 = 0.0120, (F (4, 162) = 1.50, p > 0.05). Also that the proxies of corporate governance mechanisms showed significant effect on earnings per share. Thus, deposit money banks should strengthen their board of directors by along risk committee, independent non-executive directors and diversity to ensure effective participation with inclusive decision-making.
Cash Flow Impact and Trade Policy: Case Study of Central Banks of South Sudan
Authors: Biar Lazaro Atem
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to asses the cash flows and its impact on trading policy. The research design adapted case study in which target population was 100 with sample size of 50 respondents, the researcher employed simple random sampling technique to select the respondent. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Data analysis was presented in table with emphasis of frequencies and percentage, traders used cash flow as a means of judging a business's financial foundations. results finding majority, 67% of the respondent were agreed for that statement, 4% of respondents were those of the trade policy can be defined as goals, rules, standards, and regulations that are involved in the trade between countries, 22%, of respondents were poor particular to a specific country and are formed by its public officials, 7% were those of when the policies of financial statements are not in proper manner. Other majority of respondents also shows their views with statement that, methods of preparing cash flow statement. The majority, 56% of the respondent were inadequate education skills, 11% of respondents were direct method, 22% of respondents were low level of health, 11% lack of interest. The majority respondents also indicate that, the policy aims of financial statement, to speed up the inflows and slow down the outflows in the company or financial institutions. Other majority of respondents also shows their views with statement that, 56% were those of Cash flow issues can arise from low-profit margins, 18% of respondent interest on savings and investments, 26% of respondents increased bank overdrafts or loans. The majority respondents were indicated that, the policy aims of financial statement, to speed up the inflows and slow down the outflows in the financial institutions. Other majority of respondents also shows their views with statement that, 71% were those of Cash flow issues can arise from low-profit margins. In the conclusion, central Bank should increase powers on controlling rate of hard currency and improve the system as to use electronic system for controlling random cash outflow. With aims to manage liquidity and maintaining price stability as the key responsibility.
Towards Long Term Development in Kenya: A Policy Analysis
Authors: Jacobsen Jane , Andrioti Bygvraa Despoina , Baygi Fereshteh , Charalambous George
Published: July 2023

Background: “Kenya vision 2030” policy was launched in 2008, with the objectives of reducing poverty and enhancing wealth distribution equitably. The aim of this paper is to analyse the policy and assess its implementation for policy recommendations on effective strategies for eradicating poverty in all its forms, including extreme poverty in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Subjects and Method: A literature search was carried out using PubMed, Medline, CINAL and Google Scholar where both key terms and free text search were conducted. The triangle of policy framework was utilized to determine the relevant actors, context, content, and process. The Stages Heuristic model was applied to assess the levels of agenda setting, legitimacy, feasibility, and support for the policy, while the three dimensions of the Kingdon’s model, streams of problem, policy and politics established whether a window of opportunity was created in agenda setting. Results: The context revealed social-economic factors, ethnic violence, and both local and international pressure upon the Government to act. The main actors were the Government, development assistance partners, local and international experts, NGO’s, the civil society and the private sector. Content refers to a long-term development policy implemented through consecutive five-year Medium-Term Plans (MTP). The process showed that The Kenya vision 2030 reached the political agenda because of a policy window, and high support, feasibility, and legitimacy by all the stakeholders.
Service Recovery and Customer Retention among Banks in Ekiti State: Central Bank of Nigeria Cash Swap Policy Experience
Authors: Taiwo Oguntuase , Peter. O Dr. Alase , Aduragbemi A Ajibade
Published: July 2023

The study identified service recovery and the level of retention among bank customers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study embraced a descriptive survey research. Customers of eight banks like Access Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank, GTco, Eco Bank, Wema Bank, Heritage Bank and UBA constituted the study population. Two hundred and forty (240) sample size through simple random sampling was employed. Primary data through administration of structured questionnaire to customers of the aforementioned eight banks in Ekiti State was used. The data retrieved were analysed using linear regression. The study found a significant effect of service recovery on customer retention (beta = 930, t= 12.397, P= 0.000 < 0.05) at 0.05 level of significance. In conclusion, service recovery significantly affects customer retention among banks in Ekiti State. The study recommended that bank management or managers should put up a retention strategy through service recovery that will help retain customers and preventing them from switching to other banks.
Some Effects of the Covid-19 Epidemic on Thai Nguyen Tourism Industry
Authors: Minh Huong Pham , Thanh Huong Bui Thi , Khanh Ung Trong , Huong Dao Thi
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on economic sectors, in which the tourism industry was the hardest hit. Thai Nguyen is a province in the northern mountainous region with great potential for tourism development, but it had also suffered significant impacts recently. The authors used secondary data to analyze some of the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on the tourism industry in Thai Nguyen.
Contemporary Business and Ethics
Authors: Ranga Mukesh
Published: July 2023

Mankind is progressing since inception. Science has improved our understanding of physical understanding surrounding us and technology has improved the reach of conveniences through effective ways. Ethics are associated with moral of human beings to guide them towards the social acceptance. Ethics develop happiness among human beings. Ethics directs individuals towards the right directions and save to move in wrong direction. Present cutthroat competition in market induces the marketer to adopt unethical ways to survive in the market but that is hara-kiri for the business. For effective business organizations try to attract the customers towards their business and well as they wish to retain in market for longer time. For sustainable growth in the market and gain the trust of the customers, it is necessary to follow ethics in business organizations. Present paper discusses the ethics and business ethics along with its role in the competitive business world. Paper also discusses the principles of business ethics.