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Niegodność dziedziczenia z powodu niealimentacji – de lege lata
Authors: Mądel Mateusz
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the institution of unworthiness of inheritance due to non-alimentation under current legislation. It focuses primarily on the amendment of Article 928 §1of the Polish Civil Code, which introduces an additional ground for declaring an heir unworthy of inheritance in the case of persistent evasion of the obligation of supporting the heir. The author also signals practical difficulties in evidencing cases of unworthiness under the referred regulation in court proceed- ings. The amendment aims not only to increase the sense of justice in inheritance but also to raise the ethical standards of behavior of heirs.
O relacji art.121 pkt 6 k.c. do art.118 zdanie drugie k.c.– wnioski de lege lata i de lege ferenda
Authors: Kamieński Grzegorz
Published: November 2024

In legal literature and practice, the issue of mutual relations between Article 121 §6of the Polish Civil Code and Article 118, the second sentence of the Polish Civil Code. There are various con- cepts relating to the expiry of the limitation period for aclaim in asituation where an application to initiate conciliation proceedings is referred to in Article 184 et seq. of the Polish Code of Civil Procedure. The author analyzes the issue in question and proposes not only de lege conclusions but also proposals for appropriate statutory changes in the analyzed scope.
Nowy mechanizm ochrony wierzycieli w połączeniach spółek typu side-stream (art.515 1 §2–3 k.s.h.)
Authors: Jerzmanowski Jędrzej
Published: November 2024

The article presents anew mechanism for protecting creditors in certain side-stream mergers of companies. When one shareholder indirectly holds all the shares in the acquired company, and the merger occurs without granting any shares in the acquiring company, the parties use this method. It was introduced into the Commercial Companies Code on September 15, 2023, under the Act implementing Directive (EU) No. 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and the Council. On one hand, it follows the model of Article 496 § of the Polish Commercial Companies Code, which has already been presented in quite extensive literature and, on the other hand, is charac- terized by quite significant differences, and deserves acomprehensive discussion. This is even more so because the side-stream mergers of companies, which finally have specific regulations in Article 515 of the Polish Commercial Companies Code may become avital type of intra-corpo- rate reorganization.
Kilka uwag na temat zaskarżania planów miejscowych przez organizacje ekologiczne
Authors: Rokicka-Murszewska Karolina
Published: November 2024

Environmental organizations are increasingly active in monitoring the activities of public author- ities. Regarding planning procedures, they have numerous rights– they can express their opin- ions, submit applications to the local plan or participate in public consultations. However, they are not entitled to file acomplaint to the provincial administrative court against the local spatial development plan, as they do not have alegal standing. This is because they would have to demonstrate a“legal interest” in challenging aresolution of the municipal council concerning the plan. Current legal regulations do not always sufficiently protect the public interest, which sug- gests the need for further reforms in the procedural rights of environmental organizations so they can fulfil their role more effectively.
Tezy dotyczące reformy dostępu do nieodpłatnej pomocy prawnej, zwolnienia z kosztów sądowych i zapewnienia pełnomocnika z urzędu
Authors: Czernicki Filip
Published: November 2024

The issues of access to free legal aid, exemption from court fees and ex officio legal aid have been so far the subject of several sociological and legal studies and analyses, as well as the subject of several systemic projects financed either by the European Union or by grant-giving organisations but all these activities dealt only with apart of these problems and no attempt has been made so far to propose acomprehensive reform of access to law in Poland.

After many years of research and analysis of these issues, it seems necessary to draw conclu- sions and attempt to comprehensively regulate all issues related to access to justice or, more broadly, access to law. The article discusses the diagnosis of the legal and formal situation related to access to law in Poland.

All the assessed issues indicate that some of the statutory solutions do not match each other, the regulations do not comply with the criteria (or even lack thereof), and the free legal aid does not reach all those in need.

In a state governed by the rule of law, it becomes urgent and necessary to sort out fundamental issues such as citizens’ access to the law. Hence, the proposed solutions aim to unify the rules of access to the law while simplifying this access and making better use of the system resources.
Glosa do wyroku Sądu Najwyższego z dnia 27 sierpnia 2019 r., V CSK191/18 (glosa częściowo krytyczna)
Authors: Ambrożuk-Wesołowska Dorota
Published: November 2024

In the judgment under review, the Polish Supreme Court considered, inter alia, the problem of distinguishing acontract of forwarding from acontract of carriage, as well as the determination of the currency of compensation payable by the forwarder and the carrier performing carriage to which the CMR Convention applies. The Polish Supreme Court held that the CMR Convention does not regulate the issue of the currency of compensation. On the other hand, in the case of compensation due from the freight forwarder, it is accepted that the currency of compensation is the currency of the contract. The latter two theses of the Polish Supreme Court must be criticised, although the in casu decision itself must be agreed with.
Przegląd orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego (lipiec–wrzesień 2024)
Authors: Milkowski Kacper
Published: November 2024

Theresolution of thepanel of seven judges of thePolish Supreme Court of September 11, 2024 (case file no.III CZP 65/23) is of utmost importance for legal practice. In theresolution, thePol- ish Supreme Court assumed that if the repair of the vehicle by the injured party has become im- possible, particularly in cases where the vehicle has been sold or repaired, it is not justified to de- termine the amount of compensation from third-party liability insurance for motor vehicle owners as the equivalent of hypothetical repair costs. Another important resolution of thePolish Supreme Court is theresolution of thepanel of seven judges of July 3, 2024 (case file no.III CZP 61/23). As indicated by thePolish Supreme Court, if the court of second instance, as aresult of considering an appeal against ajudgment granting the primary claim, finds this claim to be un- founded, it should modify the appealed judgment by dismissing the primary claim and designat- ing the modified judgment as partial, as well as setting aside the decision on litigation costs con- tained therein. In such acase, the court of second instance leaves the consideration of the alternative claim to the court of first instance.
Afet Yönetiminde Yapay Zekâ: Yaklaşımlar, Yöntemler ve Uygulamalar
Authors: Angın Cem
Published: November 2024

Afet yönetiminde her geçen gün yeni yöntemler, teknikler ve yaklaşımlar geliştirilmektedir. Bu yeni yöntem ve teknikler arasında günümüzde hemen hemen her alanda kendini gösteren yapay zekâ önemli bir konuma erişmiştir. Çalışma buradan hareketle genel olarak afet yönetimi ve afet yönetimindeki yaklaşımları, daha spesifik olarak da afet yönetiminde yapay zekâyı ele almaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı afet yönetiminde yapay zekânın önemini, potansiyelini, dünyadaki güncel gelişmeler ve örnekler eşliğinde ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmanın temel iddiası, yapay zekâ ile birlikte geleneksel afet yönetimi anlayışından yapay zekâ destekli teknolojik afet yönetimi anlayışına doğru bir dönüşüm yaşandığı şeklindedir. Çalışmada afet yönetiminde yapay zekânın güçlü bir potansiyele sahip olduğu, afet yönetiminin her aşamasına uyarlanabilir olduğu, kullanımının giderek yaygınlaştığı ve afet yönetimine güncel bir bakış açısı getirdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Deprem Dönemlerinde VIX, Döviz Kuru ve Petrol Fiyatlarının BIST100 Üzerindeki Etkisi: Fourier Yaklaşımlardan Kanıtlar
Authors: Han Ayşegül , Tosun Nergis
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de 2010 sonrası meydana gelen 2011 Van, 2020 Elazığ ve 2023 Kahramanmaraş deprem dönemlerinde VIX (Volatilite Endeksi), kur ve petrol fiyatlarının BIST100 endeksi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Her deprem dönemi için bir yıllık günlük verilerle yapılan Fourier ADL eşbütünleşme analizi, tüm modellerde uzun dönemli ilişkinin varlığını ortaya koymuştur. Fourier FMOLS ve Fourier DOLS sonuçları, 2011 Van Depremi döneminde VIX endeksi ve doların artışının BIST100 endeksini düşürdüğünü, 2020 Elazığ Depremi döneminde doların artışının endekse olumsuz etkisi olduğunu, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremi döneminde ise dolar ve petrol fiyatlarındaki artışın BIST100 endeksini yükselttiğini göstermiştir. Fourier Granger nedensellik analizi ise, 2011 Van Depremi sonrasında BIST100 ile VIX endeksi arasında çift yönlü, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremi döneminde ise VIX endeksinden BIST100 endeksine ve BIST100 endeksinden dolara tek yönlü nedensellik olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
Assessment RP1249 All-rac-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) have reviewed an assessment of application RP1249 for the renewal of authorisation of all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) for its use as a nutritional additive in all animal species.

This feed additive application has been made to renew the authorisation in Great Britain (GB) as it is 10 years since the product was authorised and placed on the market in the EU. The same product and uses have been authorised in multiple other countries as the information and data demonstrate the regulatory criteria are met. This feed additive had its application for renewal of authorisation assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which was published in 2021. FSA/FSS have reviewed the information available, including the EFSA renewal opinion1 and confirmed that all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), as described in this application, is unlikely to have any adverse effect on human or animal health or the environment in the context of its intended uses in GB.
Assessment RP1367 Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum DSM 23375
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) have reviewed an assessment of application RP1367 for the renewal of authorisation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 23375 for its use as a technological additive, functional group of silage additive, in all animal species.

This feed additive application has been made to renew the authorisation in Great Britain (GB) as it is 10 years since the product was authorised and placed on the market in the EU. The same product and uses have been authorised in multiple other countries as the information and data demonstrate the regulatory criteria are met. This feed additive had its application for renewal of authorisation assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which was published in 2023. FSA/FSS have reviewed the information available, including the EFSA renewal opinion1 and confirmed that Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 23375, as described in this application, is unlikely to have any adverse effect on human or animal health or the environment in the context of its intended uses in GB.
Safety Assessment RP1047 Quillaja Saponaria and Yucca Schidigera (Magni-Phi®)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

An application was submitted to the Food Standards Agency in April 2021 from Phibro Animal Health Corporation (“the applicant”) for the new authorisation of an additive (Magni-Phi®), a natural preparation of powdered dry Quillaja saponaria and dry Yucca schidigera, under the category “zootechnical additives” and functional group “digestibility enhancer and other (performance enhancer)”. The additive is proposed to be used in all avian species (excluding laying and breeding birds), with a proposed inclusion rate of 250 mg/kg of complete feed.

The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) was asked to review the dossier and the supplementary information submitted by the Applicant, and to advise the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) in evaluating the dossier.

The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) initially evaluated the identity and characterisation of the additive. Upon receiving further information relating to the identity of the product, the manufacturing process, management of potential contaminants and homogeneity, the Committee concluded that the additive was correctly identified and characterised.

The FSA/FSS concluded, based on the ACAF’s advice, that the additive can be considered safe for the target species, consumers, and the environment. With regard to user safety, the additive should be considered potentially harmful by inhalation, and as a potential eye irritant and skin sensitiser. The additive is not a skin irritant.

The additive can be considered efficacious in broiler chickens when included in complete feed at a minimum dose of 250 mg/kg. This efficacy data can be extrapolated to other poultry for fattening and ornamental birds.

The views of ACAF have been taken into account in this safety assessment which represents the opinion of the FSA/FSS.
Assessment RP1528 Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum (Formerly Lactobacillus Plantarum) NCIMB 30084
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

The FSA/FSS Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) have reviewed an assessment of application RP1528 for the renewal of authorisation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (previously lactobacillus) NCIMB 30084 for its use as a technological additive, functional group of silage additive, in all animal species.

This feed additive application has been made to renew the authorisation in Great Britain (GB) as it is 10 years since the product was authorised and placed on the market in the EU. The same product and uses have been authorised in multiple other countries as the information and data demonstrate the regulatory criteria are met. This feed additive had its application for renewal of authorisation assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which was published in 2023. FSA/FSS have reviewed the information available, including the EFSA renewal opinion1 and confirmed that Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 30084, as described in this application, is unlikely to have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of its intended uses in GB.
Safety Assessment RP1087 Guanidinoacetic Acid (Creamino®)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

An application was submitted to the Food Standards Agency in May 2021 from AlzChem Trostberg GmbH (“the applicant”) for the new use authorisation of an additive guanidinoacetic acid (Creamino®), under the category of ’nutritional additives” and functional group “amino acids, their salts, and analogues”. The additive is proposed to be used in all animal species with a proposed level of inclusion in feed of 1.2 kg/ 1,000 kg (0.12 %) of complete feedingstuffs with a moisture content of 12%.

The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) was asked to review the dossier and the supplementary information submitted by the Applicant, and to advise the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) in evaluating the dossier.

The FSA/FSS concluded, based on the ACAF’s advice, that the additive was correctly identified and characterised. No causes for concern were raised in this section of the dossier.

The additive can be considered safe for target species, consumers, and the environment. The additive is not irritant to eyes or skin and is not a dermal sensitiser or toxic through inhalation. It is advised that appropriate dusk masks are worn when handling the additive, due to its high dusting potential. No additional safety risks are to be expected if the additive were to be categorised as a “zootechnical additive”.

The additive can be considered efficacious for growing pigs and poultry. No conclusion could be reached on efficacy for the other target species requested.

The views of ACAF have been taken into account in this safety assessment which represents the opinion of the FSA/FSS.
Assessment RP1051 All-rac-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: November 2024

The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) have reviewed an assessment of application RP1051 for the renewal of authorisation of all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) for its use as a nutritional additive in all animal species.

This feed additive application has been made to renew the authorisation in Great Britain (GB) as it is 10 years since the product was authorised and placed on the market in the EU. The same product and uses have been authorised in multiple other countries as the information and data demonstrate the regulatory criteria are met. This feed additive had its application for renewal of authorisation assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which was published in 2021. FSA/FSS have reviewed the information available, including the EFSA renewal opinion and confirmed that all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), as described in this application, is unlikely to have any adverse effect on human or animal health or the environment in the context of its intended uses in GB.
Mini CNC ploter baziran na Arduinu
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Videnović Mihajlo , Jovanović Đorđe ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Zdravković Aleksa ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Mladenović Mirko ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Todorović Saša ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Batanjac Dejan ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia
Published: November 2024

Ovaj rad daje prikaz razvoja CNC plotera, uz pomoć lako dostupnih elektronskih komponenti, zasnovan na popularnoj Arduino platformi. Dajemo detalje konstruisanja uređaja sposobnog za precizno crtanje složenih vektorskih modela kao i pregled potrebnog hardvera i softvera otvorenog koda za upravljanje CNC ploterom uz pomoć specijalizovanog jezika G-code.
Projektovanje dimera sijalice korišćenjem STM32 ARM mikrokontrolera
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Tanić Anđela , Đorđević Dunja ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Cvetković Veljko ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia
Published: November 2024

Ovaj projekat istražuje primenu fazne kontrole pomoću trijaka i STM32 razvojnog okruženja za preciznu regulaciju snage koristeći potenciometar za prilagođavanje ugla okidanja uz galvansku izolaciju radi povećane sigurnosti i pouzdanosti sistema.
Regenerative Hair Transplantation with Autologous Mesenchymal Cells from The Scalp (Regenerative Hair Transplantation)
Authors: Visentainer Lorena
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia is a dynamic and chronic disorder of hair thinning and loss that affects men and women before the age of 70.

Objective: To describe the technique for preparing follicular progenitor cells (in this case, mesenchymal stem cells) to be used during hair transplantation to optimize the treatment of alopecia since hair follicles are available for clinical stimulation.

Materials and Methods: The follicles sectioned during extraction are separated and subjected to fragmentation steps until they reach a pasty solution and are rehydrated. The solution is then diluted, filtered and homogenized.

Results/Discussion: Both techniques – hair transplantation and the use of mesenchymal stem cells have scientific evidence widely described in the literature. After extraction, the solution containing autologous mesenchymal stem cells is applied to a selected area of the scalp (hair transplant recipient area) after pre-incisions.

Conclusion: Our next studies will describe the phenotyping and mean quantification of hair follicle stem cells by flow cytometry, as well as trichoscopy results and the increase in hair density.
Spine3d and Its Reliability in Evalution of Deformity in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliolic
Authors: Daniele Mazza
Published: November 2024

Idiopathic scoliosis is a complicated orthopedic disorder marked by a side-to-side curvature of the spine, the cause of which is unknown and it predominantly affects children and adolescents. The Cobb angle is the conventional technique for evaluating the severity of scoliosis through X-rays; however, it has limitations, including inter and intra-observer variability that can compromise measurement accuracy. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology presents a promising radiation-free alternative by generating accurate three-dimensional models of the body’s anatomy through the use of laser pulses to measure distances.

The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy and reproducibility of the Spine3D system as compared to traditional radiographs.

Conducted at Sant’Andrea University Hospital in Rome from September 2022 to 2024, the study involved patients aged 10 to 18 diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants’ weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were recorded and a detailed evaluation was conducted using the Spine3D system, which employs infrared cameras to assess spinal alignment and X-rays.

The study included 26 adolescents, showing no significant difference between Cobb angles measured via X-rays (30.1 degrees) and Spine3D (29.9 degrees). Intra-observer reliability was high for both methods, with Spine3D demonstrating superior consistency. Differences were observed in measurements such as lordotic angles, attributed to variations in postural stance.

The Spine3D system for measuring the Cobb angle proved to be reliable and efficient, suggesting it could be integrated into clinical practice alongside radiographic monitoring. Future studies are necessary to further explore the clinical application of Spine3D in tracking spinal curvature throughout treatment.
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Olunisi Bright Oluwatomilola
Published: November 2024

This study investigates environmental sustainability and growth trends in Nigeria over a 30-year period (1991–2020), focusing on key indicators such as agriculture value added, forest area, employment in agriculture, employment in industry, and renewable energy consumption. Time series analysis reveals a linear increase in deforested land and agricultural expansion, alongside a decline in agricultural employment, which stabilised around 2013. Employment in the industry showed a dip until 2011, then increased steadily. Gender disaggregated data highlights a notable disparity in agricultural employment, with significantly more males engaged compared to females. Using regression analysis with leaps, autoregressive distributed lag models, and Granger causality tests, the study identifies strong associations between deforested land and predictor variables such as agricultural land percentage, employment in industry, and renewable energy consumption. The results show that these variables significantly predict deforestation. Interestingly, a significant negative association was found between employment in agriculture and deforestation, although causality tests indicated no significant causation, suggesting a nuanced relationship influenced by factors like land-use conflicts and climate change. These findings highlight the nexus between socio-economic factors and environmental outcomes, emphasising the need for targeted policies to address deforestation, promote sustainable land management, and reduce gender disparities in agriculture. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to foster sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria and across Africa.
PREDICTIVE AIR POLLUTION ASSESSMENT USING MATRIX ALGEBRA AND GIS/GPS IN AGULERI ANAMBRA STATE
Authors: ANYIKA Leonard Chukwuemeka , OBI Chidi
Published: November 2024

This study assessed the air pollution loads of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10) from Aguleri in Anambra State of Nigeria using matrix algebra and the geographical information system (GIS)/global positioning system (GPS) attachment to MATLAB. The pollutant values of SO2 and NO2 were obtained using the Crowcon Gas Monitor Model CE 89/336/EEC, while the PM10 values were obtained with the Crowcon Particulate Monitor Model No.1000 with the serial number 298621. The pollution characteristics of the study area were simulated using the polynomial expression yi = k + k1x1 + k2x2 + k3x3 +… knxn.. The predictive parameter constants, k, were determined with the solution to the simultaneous equations arising from the polynomial expressions using matrix algebra. MATLAB 7.9 curve fitting software was used to produce associated model equations from the fitted curves for the variations of SO2, NO2 and PM10 as a function of locations in Aguleri for both rainy and dry seasons. The evaluation of pollution models used for the study showed that constants from the fitted curves do not closely match constants from ab initio calculations. The corresponding coordinates in both GIS/GPS contour and surface plots revealed a pollution distribution concentration of 50% in Aguleri. The results revealed that the stations in Aguleri had a satisfactory air pollution index rating. This study serves as an improvement to air quality studies and a veritable tool for air quality management and policymaking.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED BY THE FARMERS IN THE NINEVEH PLAINS
Authors: M’SADEQ Shawkat , BDULLAH Hojeen , MOHAMMED Nabaz , OMER Fathi , MIZZOURI Nashwan , DICKSON Amanda , HIRST Peter , RUSSELL Mark
Published: November 2024

The study examined the different agriculture information channels utilized by farmers in the Nineveh Plains. A total of 308 of information sources were classified based on districts, minority groups, and age categories. A comprehensive questionnaire was prepared and covered several channels, including experienced farmers, farmer groups, extension offices, NGOs, radio, TV, newspapers, and libraries. The results of this study showed that Experienced farmers were the most dependable agriculture information source for farmers in Al-Hamdaniya, Bashiqa, and Telkaif. In Al Hamdaniya, 77.4% considered experienced farmers trustworthy, while in Bashiqa and Telkaif, percentages were 74.7% and 66.3%, respectively. Farmers from various minorities, including Turkmen (79.4%), Shabak (75.3%), Christian, Kaki (74.1%), and Yazidi (69.1%), identified experienced farmers as the predominant and trusted information source. farmers' groups, and NGOs as source of information were significantly differed among minorities. The majority of kaki farmers (59.3%) depended on the Farmers' group as source of information. However, 48% of Christian farmers (48.3%) received agriculture information from NGOs. Based on age categories, high percentage of interviewed farmer considered radio, TV, newspapers, libraries, extension offices, farmer groups, and NGOs as not dependable information sources. Instead, more than 68% of famers from all age group considered experienced farmers as the primary and trusted source of information.
EVALUATION OF IN VITRO PROTOCOLS FOR EFFECTIVE REGENERATION OF WEST AFRICAN Theobroma cocoa (L)
Authors: POTTER Bardee Wrojay , ANOKYE Bismark , UCHENDU Esther
Published: November 2024

Cacao is a perennial tree crop from the Malvaceae family. It is made up of twenty-one species, with Theobroma cacao as the commonest and one of the most economically important crops globally. West Africa is the largest region of producers. Lack of availability of planting materials all year round has been a major factor besetting cocoa production in West Africa and has led to a drastic reduction in production in the last decade. Establishing an efficient in vitro protocol for germinating zygotic embryos of local West African cocoa varieties offers a solution to expedite large-scale planting material production to enhance cocoa sustainable production and material availability. An effective in vitro protocol for germinating zygotic embryos of local West African cocoa varieties will help produce large planting materials within the shortest possible time and promote sustainable supply, which could boost cocoa production within the region and increase the availability of planting materials. Four West African local varieties of Theobroma cacao were cultured in three explant types on both Driver and Kuniyaki Walnut (DKW) basal salts and Murashige and Skoog (MS) culture media without growth regulators for twenty days. The three explant types included seeds with mucilage (SWM), seeds without mucilage (SWtM) and embryo axis (EA). The cultured explants were kept in a growth room of light intensity with a temperature of 25 ℃ ±1, relative humidity of 85% and the three explant types responded differently. Germination responses significantly varied among the explant types. SWtM sprouted earlier with more than 160 plantlets before day 5, followed by EA with 150 plantlets before day 5, while SWM showed the lowest mean germination percentage of 8% compared to SWtM and EA with 9% Early sprouting was observed in the DKW medium with almost 250 (34.72%) plantlets development before day five compared to the MS medium with less than 150 (20.83%) plantlets development, but the MS medium produces the optimal growth performance with the best mean germination time of 0.08 per day, final germination percentage of 71.39%, and development of the growth parameters leading to the development of plantlets, including 2.60 for number of leaves. This study shows that the media for in vitro culture and the source of explants significantly influence seed germination and produce dissimilar effects on the germination of zygotic embryos of Theobroma cacao varieties. The study recommends using SWtM on DKW medium for early sprouting of seeds of Theobroma cacao followed by a transfer into MS medium for seedling development into plants.
EFFICIENCY OF DIFFERENT METHODS IN BREAKING THE DORMANCY OF Erythrina lysistemon Hutch. SEEDS
Authors: SALIH Sami Mohammed , ABDULRRAZIQ Ahmed Amrajaa
Published: November 2024

Erythrina lysistemon seeds imported to Libya go through a stage of being unable to germinate; we call this phase "dormancy". The present study evaluated the efficiency of the following methods in breaking the dormancy of newly collected Erythrina lysistemon seeds from mature pods and stored for 12 months: untreated seeds (control), mechanical scarification with sandpaper, soaking treatments (tap water for 24 h, hydrochloric acid for 60 min, hydrogen peroxide for 48 h, acetone for 72 h, Clorox cleaner for 72 h, cow dung and chicken manure for 24 h, and hot water at 100° C for 30 min), scarification with soaking (distilled water for 24 h, and cow dung and chicken manure for 12 h). All treatments showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in the germination rates of newly collected E. lysistemon seeds from mature pods, except for the treatment in which seeds were soaked in tap water for 48 h, which was ineffective. The different scarification treatments were more efficient than the other treatments, recording the highest germination percentages and lowest mean germination times, while the soaking treatments led to high seed mortality. In contrast, seeds stored for 12 months showed a significant decrease in germination percentage with a delayed mean germination time compared to newly collected seeds under all tested treatments. Soaking all treatments was ineffective in breaking the dormancy of E. lysatetemon seeds stored for 12 months. The results indicate that E. lysistemon seeds have physical dormancy that can be overcome using different scarification.
Políticas públicas de educação (Vol.3)
Authors:   PAULA ALMEIDA DE CASTRO,   IZABEL CRISTINA DE SOUZA
Published: November 2024

"As políticas públicas são fundamentais para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa e inclusiva. No X CONEDU, cuja temática central foi “Contrastes, diversidade, inclusão: a educação no próximo decênio”, no GT 21, tivemos a oportunidade de conhecer análises sob diferentes perspectivas acerca das políticas públicas de educação que têm sido pautadas, formuladas, implementadas e avaliadas no contexto brasileiro.
No Brasil, um país de dimensões continentais e marcado por múltiplas desigualdades, as políticas públicas têm se mostrado essenciais para a garantia de direitos a todas as pessoas, sobretudo as mais vulneráveis. Ainda que não tenham alcançado todos os resultados esperados, o que pode acontecer por diversos fatores, as políticas públicas têm transformado a realidade da população brasileira.
No âmbito educacional, fica evidente que, quando se considera o contexto e os recursos em que as políticas serão implementadas, elas podem influenciar na trajetória de escolarização das pessoas e oferecer a ampliação das oportunidades de acesso, permanência e aprendizagem. Além disso, observa-se a importância da relação entre as políticas educacionais com as de outras pastas como saúde e assistência social, por exemplo, para mitigar os processos de desigualdades vividos pelas pessoas.
É com muita alegria que apresentamos essa coletânea de textos, construídos por professores/as e pesquisadores de variadas regiões do Brasil. Nos capítulos do e-book, cada autor/a compartilha as questões, dilemas e desafios observados no âmbito das políticas públicas educacionais e os relaciona aos referenciais teórico-metodológicos com os quais atua. Assim, trata-se de uma obra com perspectivas únicas que apresentam aos/as leitores/as diversos debates sobre as políticas públicas educacionais que se materializam nos cenários municipais, estaduais e federal no Brasil.
Esperamos que os capítulos consigam ampliar o entendimento sobre as políticas públicas educacionais e fomentar a construção de alternativas para mudar a realidade educacional brasileira.
Boa leitura!
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A LEI DO TURNO ÚNICO: DISPUTAS EM TORNO DO PROJETO DE TEMPO INTEGRAL NA REDE PUBLICA MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: VIEIRA DE SIMAS DEBORA CRISTINA
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo trata da pesquisa em andamento sobre a Lei Municipal 7.453/2022 de 8 de Julho de 2022 a qual modifica a Lei 5.225/2010 de 5 de novembro de 2010 que “Dispõe sobre a implantação de turno único no ensino público nas escolas da rede pública municipal.”, determinando a oferta de turno integral de, no mínimo 7 horas, em escolas municipais do Rio de Janeiro até 2031. Neste sentido, a questão central da pesquisa reside na análise da interseção entre essa legislação e a matriz curricular proposta para concretizar a demanda de educação de tempo integral. A metodologia proposta envolve: 1- levantamento bibliográfico, 2- análise documental e 3- mapeamento das escolas transformadas e criadas em Turno Único no município do Rio de Janeiro até fevereiro de 2023. Para análise documental, serão utilizadas fontes primárias e secundárias da educação integral no Rio de Janeiro, contemplando documentos oficiais. No que diz respeito a produção de mapas, serão utilizadas ferramentas cartográficas. A pesquisa se desenvolverá a partir de três pressupostos: 1- a associação imediata entre a ampliação do tempo escolar e os discursos da qualidade da educação e 2- as intervenções da secretaria municipal de educação na gestão do tempo e no espaço das escolas da rede 3- modificação do tempo- espaço como uma modificação curricular. A fundamentação teórica transita entre educação, a arquitetura escolar e currículo. A pesquisa abordará especificamente a trajetória da educação em tempo integral no Rio de Janeiro, destacando o programa "Turno Único" e as mudanças no modelo do Ginásio Experimental Carioca. Até o presente momento, a pesquisa demonstra que a educação integral faz um chamamento contrário à visão fragmentada da escola, do ser, da vida e do espaçotempo, mas, por outro lado, apresenta diversos desafios para que o projeto se estabeleça na totalidade da rede.
JOVENS PESQUISADORES DO COTIDIANO ESCOLAR: PRODUÇÃO DE UMA PESQUISA-INTERVENÇÃO SOBRE MODOS DE VINCULAÇÃO EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA.
Authors: COUTINHO BARROS ANTONIO MARLON , LOBO MIRANDA LUCIANA
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho busca discorrer sobre a experiência da produção de uma pesquisa-intervenção com secundaristas de uma escola pública de ensino médio situada em um bairro periferizado da cidade de Fortaleza sobre os modos de vinculação com a escola em tempos de pandemia. Pretende-se discorrer sobre o processo de produção da pesquisa na qual se busca discorrer sobre as maneiras que a escola acabou, por vezes ampliando abismos sociais e excluindo, ou criando estratégias de manutenção do vínculo com a escola durante o ensino remoto durante o período da pandemia por covid-19, relacionando as práticas educativas e as (im)possibilidades de acesso ao ambiente, seja ele virtualizado ou presencial. Por ser uma escola localizada em um bairro periferizado da cidade, Jangurussu, outros atravessamentos com fome, violência, desemprego, acesso à educação e recursos tecnológicos, evidenciam políticas que por vezes, ora incluem, ora excluem os estudantes. Como objetivo da pesquisa pretende-se discorrer sobre o processo de produção de uma pesquisa-intervenção no ano de 2020 na qual estudantes da escola tornam-se pesquisadores da micropolítica do cotidiano escolar cujo objetivo era tensionar os diversos acontecimentos pandêmicos e suas relações com a permanência ou não na escola durante tal período. A pesquisa aconteceu tanto de maneira on-line, como presencial, na qual ocorriam encontros semanais para a formação de pesquisadores, realização das entrevistas, análise coletiva e restituição à escola. Como resultados encontrados, temos a produção de uma pesquisa participativa COM estudantes, empoderados do processo de produção de uma pesquisa implicada com a realidade e o cotidiano escolar, bem como maior vinculação entre universidade-escola.
AÇÕES SOCIOEDUCATIVAS REALIZADAS PARA CRIANÇAS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: RESULTADOS E IMPACTOS NA EDUCAÇÃO INTEGRAL DOS SUJEITOS
Authors: SARAIVA JOSEANA MARIA , DE FRANÇA LIMA ELZA , DA COSTA SOARES MATHEUS JOSÉ , MENCYLE DA ROCHA SILVA GRAZIELLA
Published: November 2024

Compreende-se ações socioeducativas como um conjunto diversificado de oportunidades que propiciam aos cidadãos/ãs novas experiências e aprendizagem que objetivam, entre outros aspectos, o desenvolvimento da autoconfiança, autonomia, independência, sentido coletivo, de capacidades de produção, de execução e de rendimento máximo escolar, com vistas a construção de um novo projeto de vida e de sociedade. Nessa perspectiva, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar os impactos do projeto de extensão universitária “Ações Socioeducativas para Crianças e Adolescentes do Ensino Fundamental da Rede Pública de Recife-PE”, na educação integral dos sujeitos da ação. O referido projeto é desenvolvido pelo Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Políticas Públicas para Infância e Adolescência-NEPIAD/Departamento de Ciências do Consumo/Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco – UFRPE, Pró-reitoria de Extensão, Cultura e Cidadania – PROEXC, em parceria com o Sindicato dos Trabalhadores Públicos Federais em Saúde e Previdência Social do Estado de Pernambuco – SINDSPREV-PE. Trata-se de um estudo de caso, de abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido com 25 crianças de ambos os sexos, na faixa etária de 8 a 12 anos, sujeitos da pesquisa. Foram realizadas um conjunto de atividades de caráter socioeducativas no campo das artes visuais, da linguagem oral e escrita, da matemática, da música, cultura, lazer, da saúde e do desenvolvimento pessoal e social dos sujeitos. Para coleta de dados aplicou-se um formulário de pesquisa com as mães, os pais ou responsáveis pelas crianças, contendo perguntas abertas acerca dos impactos das ações do projeto na educação integral das crianças. Para o total da amostra, 20 mães, 2 pais e 3 responsáveis, as ações do projeto contribuíram de forma significativa para o desenvolvimento da identidade, autonomia, aquisição de pensamento crítico, convivência social e autoestima positiva, sobretudo, para a melhoria do rendimento escolar no campo da linguagem oral e escrita, da matemática, da música, arte e cultura, lazer e da saúde.
A IMPLANTAÇÃO DO TEMPO INTEGRAL NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL NA REDE DO MUNICÍPIO DE CAUCAIA
Authors: SANTOS FORTE FRANCISCA ELIANE , DE OLIVEIRA CAVALCANTE CRISTIANE , DA SILVA ROGÉRIO MOTA LIDIANE
Published: November 2024

O propósito deste estudo é abordar a implantação da educação integral em tempo integral no Ensino Fundamental, nas escolas municipais de Caucaia – Ceará. Para atingir este objetivo, foi adotada uma abordagem qualitativa, por meio de análise documental dos marcos legais a nível nacional, estadual e municipal, da proposta de tempo integral do município, elaborada em 2021 com previsão de início em 2022, que prevê a ampliação da permanência dos estudantes na escola, estrutura a matriz curricular, as atividades pedagógicas diárias e quadro de pessoal. Foram realizadas pesquisas nas duas primeiras escolas a implantar a jornada de tempo integral, com visitas e discussões sobre o novo modelo de ensino, gestão e atividades pedagógicas. Os participantes deste processo incluem a equipe técnica da Secretaria Municipal de Educação, gestores escolares, professores, estudantes, pais e responsáveis. A partir dos resultados, constatou-se que apesar dos desafios os gestores e profissionais da escola de tempo integral percebem o desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes e buscam se qualificar nas formações e cursos oferecidos para o tempo integral. Os pais e/ou responsáveis pelos estudantes notam as mudanças nas dimensões cognitivas e socioemocionais, observando a autonomia e a criticidade que é desenvolvida pela escola de tempo integral, bem como o protagonismo estudantil mais evidente.
O PAPEL DO PROFESSOR DE REFERÊNCIA NAS UNIDADES ESCOLARES DE UBERABA: UMA ANÁLISE ABRANGENTE
Authors: PAULA LEMES PHABLO FERNANDO
Published: November 2024

O artigo examina o papel do Professor de Referência no sistema educacional de Uberaba, destacando sua importância na integração entre escola e família para promover uma educação de qualidade. O estudo utiliza uma revisão teórica abrangente e análise dos resultados do Projeto Escola e Família. Os Professores de Referência são fundamentais na criação de vínculos com alunos e famílias, prevenindo a evasão escolar, promovendo a inclusão e fortalecendo a relação escola-família. Apesar de enfrentarem desafios como sobrecarga de trabalho e falta de recursos, medidas como formação continuada e suporte comunitário podem aprimorar seu desempenho e impacto positivo na educação.
Desafíos del estudiante de educación superior en el área de Matemática
Authors: Rojas Ovando Yanet Eunice
Published: November 2024

OBJETIVO: analizar los desafíos que enfrentan los estudiantes de primer año en el área de Matemática con el fin de proponer estrategias para mejorar su experiencia académica y retención en las instituciones. MÉTODO: en el estudio se utilizó un enfoque mixto con una muestra de 58 estudiantes, 9 profesores y 2 coordinadores de carreras, de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, en sedes de Poptún y Flores, Petén; se aplicaron cuestionarios y un grupo focal a estudiantes, cuestionarios abiertos a profesores y coordinadores. RESULTADOS: estos revelaron que tanto las pruebas de admisión como los cursos iniciales representan desafíos significativos. Las principales dificultades incluyen la falta de conocimientos previos, habilidades prácticas y resolución de problemas. Estas dificultades afectan negativamente el rendimiento académico y la decisión de continuar con los estudios. Además, se encontró que muchos estudiantes perciben una falta de apoyo y orientación, con recursos insuficientes disponibles. CONCLUSIÓN: el estudio destaca la necesidad de implementar estrategias de apoyo desde el primer año universitario, como tutorías y cursos de refuerzo, adaptadas a las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes. Esto no solo mejoraría la experiencia académica, sino que también promovería una mayor retención estudiantil en instituciones de educación superior de Petén, Guatemala.
Analysis of Intermetallic Compounds in 316L SS during the Electro Deposition Process Using Coating of Al-Zn-Mg-Si Alloy
Authors: Bachrun Tin Budi , Roawandi Muhammad , Norita Budiyanto , Ariyanti Popy
Published: November 2024

This study looked into how changes in temperature and time during the electrodeposition process affected the mechanical characteristics of stainless steel coatings. In order to enhance their mechanical properties, stainless steel substrates were coated with aluminium, zinc, magnesium, and silicon alloys. While SS 316L exhibited superior mechanical properties at an optimum temperature, its topographical features were found to be diminished during the galvanizing process. To address this issue, the study immersed SS 316L plates in the electrodeposition process for varying durations, ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, at different temperatures. The microstructural analysis revealed the effects of these modifications on the coatings. In this research, we take six specimens. Three specimens are coated without annealing and three specimens are coated with annealing at different immersion time.
Unplanned hospitalisations among subsidised nursing home residents in Singapore: Insights from a data linkage study
Authors: Quah Weiren Charles , Leong Chin Jong , Chong Edward , Low James Alvin , Rafman Heidi
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Hospitalisations can pose hazards and may not be an appropriate care setting for frail nursing home (NH) residents. Few studies have quantified the extent of NH resident hospitalisations in Singapore, hence we aimed to address this knowledge gap by studying characteristics of unplanned hospitalisations over a 1-year period.

Method: This was a retrospective cohort study of 9922 subsidised residents across 59 NHs in Singapore, with analysis using administrative healthcare data. Key measures included inpatient admission and emergency department visit rates, final discharge diagnoses and estimated costs. We examined correlates of inpatient admissions with a multivariable zero-inflated negative binomial regression model incorporating demographics, institutional characteristics and Charlson Comorbidity Index.

Results: There were 6620 inpatient admissions in 2015, equivalent to 2.23 admissions per 1000 resident days, and the majority were repeat admissions (4504 admissions or 68.0%). Male sex (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 1.23), approaching end-of-life (IRR 2.14), hospitalisations in the past year (IRR 2.73) and recent NH admission within the last 6 months (IRR 1.31–1.99) were significantly associated with inpatient admission rate. Top 5 discharge diagnoses were lower respiratory tract infections (27.3%), urinary tract infection (9.3%), sepsis (3.1%), cellulitis (1.9%) and gastroenteritis (1.1%). We estimated the total system cost of admissions of subsidised residents to be SGD40.2 million (USD29.1 million) in 2015.

Conclusion: We anticipate that unplanned hospitalisation rate will increase over time, especially with an increasing number of residents who will be cared for in NHs. Our findings provide a baseline to inform stakeholders and develop strategies to address this growing problem.