bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of safety factors on decision-making in maritime navigation
Authors: Xue Hui , Røds Johan-Fredrik , Batalden Bjørn-Morten
Published: June 2023

On the basis of the Safety System Project theory, the navigation system is a ‘ship-human-environment’ [1,2]. Hence, approximately 85% of maritime accidents are accounted for by navigation accidents (i.e., collision and grounding) [3], caused by human errors such as mistakes in impropriate decision-making [4,5]. In maritime navigation, decision-making skills are the key to safe sailing [6]. However, the assessment of decision-making based on objective measurements is rarely studied.This paper aims to assess the impact of safety factors on decision-making in maritime navigation. In this study, two different levels of complexity with a different number of safety factors are designed for the experiment. NASA-TXL rating is used as a subjective assessment tool to rate the perceived workload and performance of the participants [7,8]. In addition, several learning objectives were listed, performance criteria were developed, and objective performance measures such as deviation from the planning route are used to analyze the participants’ decision-making and performance. Statistical tests are applied to determine the significance of the results. The experiment is conducted on a full-mission, motion-platform ship bridge simulator. A total of 22 nautical science students voluntarily participated. The participants are familiarized with the simulated ship model from their previous navigational training. The voyage is in an area near Tromsø in the north of Norway. The sailing route is about 14 kilometers long in narrow water with a sharp turn and passes under a tall, narrow bridge. The results indicate that when the participants were in a more complex scenario with more safety factors associated with navigational tasks, they felt a significantly higher workload and stress level than they were in an easier scenario with safety factors. In the complex scenario, the deviation from the planned route is overall higher than in the easy scenario, however, the trend seems to be that they fast sail back into the planned route. While the grope of sailing in an easy scenario takes more time to get back to the planned route from the point where the deviation is largest. The results also showed that while they were under different stress due to different safety factors, they all performed about the same. The finding of the study proved that when the participants are more stressed, safety is the priority in their decision-making. Human behavior has adaption so that under a certain range of stress, the performance can be stable and does not change with the stress level [9]. The research helps enhance decision-making skills in maritime training programs.
Categorizing Empathy Traits
Authors: Min Chang Ssu , Chang Johan
Published: June 2023

During the university stage, students can be exposed to non-major skills and knowledge in a safe learning environment and experience interdisciplinary teamwork. However, interpersonal relationships, internal team attitudes, and other factors can hinder knowledge sharing and learning experiences. Empathy can help teams handle crises in such situations. Empathy, as a personal trait, is often studied by categorizing individuals into "high-level" and "low-level" types. In recent years, some scholars have defined empathy types based on four dimensions: empathic concern (EC), personal distress (PD), fantasy (FN), and perspective taking (PT). However, the classification of empathy traits using this multi-dimensional structure still remains somewhat unclear. This study is part of a series of research on empathy in design education, and in this paper, we aim to explore the classification of empathy traits as a reference for teaching practices. A total of 31 participants were recruited for a 10-day interdisciplinary design workshop. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) was used to measure empathy, and correlation and cluster analyses were conducted based on the dimensions of EC, PD, FN, and PT. The research findings revealed PD was negatively correlated PT, and FN was positively correlated with PT. In addition, PD, FN, and PT can serve as clustering indicators for empathy trait types. Based on these indicators, the participants were divided into three groups: the Anxious-Fantasy Type (highest scores in PD and FN; significantly low scores in PT), the Apathetic-Self Type (significantly low scores in three dimensions), and the Rational-Cognitive Type (highest scores in PT and FN; significantly low scores in PD). This study proposes a new classification of empathy traits, which will be further explored in future research related to design education.
Göstergelerarasılık Bağlamında Resim Sanatı ve Medya İlişkisi: Alex Gross’un Eserlerinin Paradigmatik ve Sentagmatik Eksende İncelenmesi
Authors: GÜVENDİ ULUTAŞ Ümit
Published: June 2023

Modern toplumlarda medyanın sosyolojik anlamda bir bilgi üreticisi olarak önemi ve etkisi uzun süredir araştırılan bir meseledir. Medya, özellikle kültürün endüstrileşmesinde, kitlelerin küresel boyutta aynılaşmasında ve tüketim kültürünün yükselişinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Medyanın ürettiği göstergeler ikincil bir dil olarak mevcut dillere dayansa da göstergebilim alanında yapılan çalışmalara göre mevcut dillerin sözcükler ile yapabileceğinin ötesinde bir etkiye sahiptir. Özellikle 1950’lerden sonra bazı sanatçıların medya tarafından üretilen göstergeleri çalışmalarında kullandıkları bilinmektedir. Bu durum göstergelerarasılık bağlamında medyanın hâkim anlamlarının tekrarları veya bu anlamların değişimi şeklinde iki türde gerçekleşebilir. Göstergelerarası çeviri olarak da tanımlanabilecek bu durum oldukça fazla seçeneğe sahip bir anlamlar dünyasının anahtarını sanatçılara teslim etmektedir. Konu göstergeler olunca özellikle medya ve kültür endüstrilerinin göstergelerinin resim sanatında kullanımı ile ilgili daha detaylı bir düşünsel sürece ihtiyaç olduğu aşikardır. Sabitlenen anlamlarıyla medya göstergeleri resim sanatında nasıl kullanılmalıdır? sorusunun yanıtının verilebilmesi adına bu çalışmada göstergelerarasılık kavramı teorik olarak incelenmiş ve bu alanda çalışan Alex Gross’un eserleri göstergebilimsel olarak incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın araştırma kısmında özellikle göstergelerarası ilişkilerin ortaya çıkarılabilmesi adına son yıllarda tercih edilen paradigmatik ve sentagmatik göstergebilimsel inceleme metodu kullanılmıştır. Bu metot ile resim sanatında göstergelerarasılık ve anlam üretimi bağlamında resimsel gösterge sisteminin nasıl işlediğinin örnek sanatçının amaca yönelik örneklem metodu ile belirlenen çalışmaları ile ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada genel anlamda sanatçının paradigmatik ve sentagmatik eksende ayrı ayrı ve her ikisinde de birlikte gerçekleştirdiği stratejiler ortaya konulmuştur. Buna göre Gross’un medya göstergelerini yine medyanın ürettiği kültür endüstrisi ürünleri, kitle toplumu ve tüketim kültürü gibi konuların eleştirisinde paradigmatik ve sentagmatik eksenlerde gerçekleştirdiği sanatsal stratejilerle önemli düzeyde egemen anlamların dışına çıkararak kullandığı tespit edilmiştir.
Times of Minima of Selected Eclipsing Binaries Obtained with the IST40 Telescope
Authors: ERYILMAZ Melike İlayda , TOY Zafer , DALKILIÇ Yasin , SAĞLAM Mustafa Turan , ÇÖRDÜK Meryem , AKKAŞOĞLU Esat , BEYAZ Canday , ÖZGÜLLÜ Olcaytuğ , ALİŞ Sinan
Published: June 2023

We present 72 times of minima of 22 eclipsing binaries obtained from Istanbul University Observatory between 2021-2023.
Extraction and Phytochemical Profile of Three Herbal Weeds: Chromolaena odorata L., Amaranthys virdis L., and Cyperus Rotudus L. for Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Tongkasee Pongsathorn , Srithat Dutsadee , Srithupthai Kraisri , Wechvitan Pichet , Thititanaapipong Phichapat , Insuwan Wilaiporn , Kamsri Pharit , Khotpakdee Phanida
Published: June 2023

Phytochemical screening and silver nanoparticle synthesis of extract of 3 local weeds from Sakon Nakhon Province, namely, Chromolaena odorata L., Amaranthus virdis L., and Cyperus Rotudus L., were carried out. The preliminary testing of chemical constituents revealed secondary metabolites with pharmacological activity. The weed extracts possessed bioactive compounds and were potent for silver nanoparticle synthesis. The weed extracts demonstrated a lower inhibition percentage (DPPH inhibition) than ascorbic acid, with significant differences at p<0.05. Reducing agent analysis revealed that the weed extracts contained reducing compounds such as phenol and carboxylic acid suitable for AgNPs. The XRD patterns of silver nanoparticles synthesized from the extracts demonstrated the efficacy of the weed extract for medical applications (the production of AgNPs). In the future, the size and morphology of silver particles should be investigated. The current results are expected to be a guideline for further applications of local weeds.
Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory Activities and GC-MS Profiling of Millingtonia hortensis Linn. Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts
Authors: Deethae Aomhatai , Sritapunya Thongchai , Khetnaoanurak Sunisa , Jinwan Woraphob
Published: June 2023

The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial and antiinflammatory activity of Millingtonia hortensis Linn. leaf and stem bark extracts and identify the bioactive compounds by GC-MS analysis. This study determined the antibacterial activities using the agar disc diffusion technique. The results revealed the ethanol extract of M. hortensis Linn. stem bark was the highest potential inhibitory against gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were performed. The highest inhibitory effect on  Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, and Bacillus cereus with MIC and MBC values of 500 mg/ml. This investigation also indicated the M. hortensis Linn. leaf and stem bark extracts had no cytotoxicity against macrophage RAW264.7 cell line and strong antiinflammatory properties. The results of antiinflammatory activity showed that the ethanol extract of M. hortensis Linn. leaf and stem bark extracts were the most effective in inhibiting nitric oxide secretion with IC50 values of 0.25 and 0.41 mg/ml, respectively. GC-MS profiling analyzed the ethanol extract of M. hortensis Linn. stem bark, which had the highest antibacterial and antiinflammatory activity. There were three bioactive substances: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, ethyl ester, trans-13-Octadecenoic acid, and oleic acid. The natural functions were antiinflammatory, dermatitigenicity, antioxidants, and antifungal activities. Therefore, the results suggest that the ethanol extract of M. hortensis Linn. stem bark had the highest potential usefulness for treating gram-positive bacteria infection and inflammation-induced ailment. This research will be helpful toward the better acceptability of this extract in therapeutics.
Desempeño económico de las MiPymes del sector agrícola la provincia de Cotopaxi, en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Panchi Panchi Johana Elizabeth , Rocha Cali Evelin Estefania , Altamirano Bautista Silvia Hortencia
Published: June 2023

Las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (MiPymes) del sector agrícola de la provincia de Cotopaxi tienen un papel importante en el desarrollo económico local, por lo tanto, para asegurar su sostenibilidad económica es fundamental que busquen herramientas financieras adecuadas, para garantizar la continuidad y la supervivencia a largo plazo; particularmente en el contexto de situaciones de contingencia como la ocurrida durante la pandemia por COVID-19. En este sentido el objetivo el objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los efectos financieros – contables de las MiPymes de la provincia de Cotopaxi por la pandemia de COVID-19 para adaptar un modelo de riesgo financiero que facilite la toma de decisiones. Para ello se aplicaron encuestas y cuestionarios a los gerentes de empresas de la base de datos de la Superintendencia, Compañías, Valores y Seguros. Los resultados evidencian que las empresas agrícolas no contaban con la preparación necesaria para hacer frente a la pandemia, lo que conllevo a que el 34,80% de las mismas experimentaran una significativa afectación financiera que incidió en los resultados del análisis información financiera – contable. A partir de la información analizada diseñó un modelo de riesgo financiero que permitirá a las empresas contar con una herramienta técnica para evaluar los riesgos y con ello mitigarlos, de manera de estar preparado ante una nueva contingencia cuyos riesgos son mayores en las empresas del sector agrícola, las cuales a su vez son más vulnerables antes los cambios del entorno.
Recent Advancement via Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Sisal and Juncus Fibre-Reinforced Bio-Composites
Authors: Chaouki Benchaabane , Abdkader Kirad , Mouloud Aissani
Published: June 2023

In this work, the mechanical characteristics of unidirectional bio-composite materials reinforced by two types of natural fibres (sisal andjuncus) were studied in order to develop new materials. The effect of the fibres’ extraction methods and their new assembly techniques on the mechanical properties of the elaborated composites was investigated. This is based on three methods of extracting natural fibres: the first uses water treatment alone over a long period, while the second uses alkaline chemical treatment with a sodium hydroxide solution. The last method uses the burial of plant leaves in moist soil. The obtained fibres are assembled according to techniques, such as monolinear fibres, twisting fibres into rope and braiding fibres into rope. The composite materials are produced manually using a pressure-contact moulding process. The outcomes demonstrated that the resulting compounds’ mechanical properties are significantly impacted by the chemical treatment. The sisal/polyester composites exhibit better mechanical tensile test behaviour than those made with juncus fibres. Moreover, contrary to the results of some other studies, the recently developed techniques of assembling with a chemical treatment process enabled the reduction of the bio-composite’s thickness as well as the cost of its preparation.
Minderjarigen met een missie: een verkenning van copingstrategieën van en hulpverlening aan Syrische alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen
Authors: Notté Eva , Bolhuis Maarten
Published: June 2023

Minors on a mission: an exploration of coping strategies of and support to Syrian unaccompanied refugee minors

Unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) are particularly vulnerable due to the combination of unsafety, fleeing without their parents and their age. The authors conducted empirical research to explore which coping strategies the biggest URM group in 2020 in the Netherlands, Syrians, used and how their needs in coping with potentially traumatizing events correspond with the available care. We conducted 26 interviews with minor and adult Syrian refugees and professionals. The interviews showed that Syrian URM used nine different coping strategies, especially being self-reliant, distracting yourself, being positive and giving meaning. Their main needs are self-reliance, retaining their pride and being able to focus on the future. URM care in the Netherlands corresponds well with especially practical needs. However, concerns exist about the availability of emotional support and the cutoff point of guidance of URM once they turn 18. This study makes some concrete recommendations for improvement.
Regulating dependency: The political stakes of online platforms’ deals with French publishers
Authors: Papaevangelou Charis , Smyrnaios Nikos
Published: June 2023

At a time when the news industry is struggling to cope with the dominance of the advertising market by large platforms, along with recent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial deals and regulatory initiatives are becoming increasingly common. While there is ample space for regulatory interventions seeking to level the playing field between news industry stakeholders and platforms, we are concerned these might further cement the dependency of the former on the latter through co-regulatory frameworks that epitomize the capture of vital infrastructures by platforms. This article examines the three-year negotiation of French news publishers with Google and Meta, which concluded with four framework agreements being signed. For our analysis, we first look at the historical trajectory of how these deals were made possible, using secondary sources such as leaks, press releases and the French Competition Authority’s rulings; we then discuss their details and implications. We trace Google’s attempt to capture news media in France and discuss the asymmetrical power it has exercised over the news industry, and how the subsequent deals with Meta were affected. Finally, our case study shows that these frameworks are not sufficient to tackle systemic imbalances – despite their good intentions – because they fail to challenge the concentration of power by a handful of oligopolistic private companies and, thus, effectively leave it up to them and the free market’s idiosyncrasies to decide how they are implemented.
La equivalencia fraseológica en ELE: el caso de las locuciones verbales idiomáticas en español y ruso
Authors: Ramírez Rodríguez Pablo
Published: June 2023

En el marco de la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera (ELE) sigue existiendo un relativo vacío en lo que se refiere a una metodología integradora que no solo mencione la importancia de conocer las unidades fraseológicas (UF) en el aula, sino que además dé cuenta de su significado idiomático para una mejor comprensión por parte del alumnado. Asimismo, el objetivo de este trabajo se centra en la importancia de materiales didácticos integradores en el marco de la fraseología, en general, y de las locuciones verbales (LV) idiomáticas, en particular, desde niveles iniciales, de cara a mejorar el proceso fraseodidáctico en el aula de ELE. Para llevar a cabo el estudio, un total de 80 estudiantes rusos de diferentes cursos y niveles impartidos se ofrecieron voluntariamente a realizar un cuestionario compuesto por LV idiomáticas. Finalmente, se concluye como beneficioso el papel que desempeñan estas combinaciones idiomáticas en la enseñanza-aprendizaje de ELE.
DESAIN DAN PEMBANGUNAN SISTEM INFORMASI AGENDA KEGIATAN KANWIL DJPB PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Harim Marsita , Fatimah Nurul , Jaelani Muhammad Ishak , Pramono Bambang , Isnawaty Isnawaty
Published: June 2023

Adanya teknologi modern saat ini sangat bermanfaat bagi manusia untuk melakukan aktivitasnya. Begitupun dalam mengatur jadwal, baik bagi suatu individu ataupun kelompok seperti kantor. Salah satu yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatur jadwal dalam suatu kantor dapat dilakukan dengan cara membangun suatu website atau sistem yang dapat digunakan dan terhubung di Google Calendar menggunakan Google Calendar API. Adapun tempat penelitian ini dilakukan di Kantor Wilayah Direktorat Jenderal Perbendaharaan Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk membantu kantor dalam mengatur jadwal dan menginformasikan jadwal kepada pegawai. Pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan black box testing untuk menguji sistem yang dibangun. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini adalah semua fitur yang dibangun bekerja dengan baik dan sistem juga diterima oleh kantor. Pembuatan sistem informasi agenda kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat dikembangkan dengan baik oleh Kantor Wilayah Direktorat Jenderal Perbendaharaan Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara agar pengaturan jadwal menjadi lebih baik kedepannya.

Kata kunci; Sistem Informasi, Agenda Kegiatan, Lavarel, Google Calendar
Psychological Rest in Student-Athletes: Relationships Between Sport Demands, Mental Rest, Depressive Symptoms, and Well-Being
Authors: Caviedes Gabriela I. , Eklund Robert C , Yang Yanyun , Eccles David W.
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore how sport demands and psychological aspects of rest are related to depressive symptoms and well-being among female college athletes. Eccles and Kazmier (2019) proposed that physical and psychological (i.e., cognitive and emotional) demands of sport negatively affect perceptions of being mentally rested, which in turn reduce well-being and elicit depressive symptoms. They also proposed that engaging in resting experiences buffers negative effects of sport demands on perceptions of being mentally rested. These model predictions were tested in this study. Female athletes (N = 179) in NCAA Division I sports provided online responses to the Demand-Induced Strain Compensation Questionnaire for Sport (Balk et al., 2018), Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (Radloff, 1977), and Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (Keyes et al., 2008). They also completed measures of perceptions of recent resting experiences and perceived current level of mental rest that were developed for this study. Results showed that emotional demands but not physical or cognitive demands, significantly predicted current level of mental rest. Also, recent resting experiences significantly predicted current level of mental rest but did not significantly moderate the relationship between sport demands and current level of mental rest. Finally, athletes who reported a lower current level of mental rest experienced a lower level of well-being and more depressive symptoms. Monitoring of emotional demands and engaging in key psychological resting experiences might be useful for athletes as they attempt to obtain adequate mental rest and stay healthy mentally.
Morphological characterization and cytological studies of the green-stemmed and the red-stemmed Basella alba
Authors: BOLAJI Abolade O. , OLADEJO Atanda S. , ADENIRAN Oluwatobi I.
Published: June 2023

Basella alba is an underutilized vegetable with ethnobotanical importance used for culinary as well as medicinal purposes in many parts of the world. Morphological characterization and chromosome studies of the mitotic and meiotic cells of the green stemmed and the red-stemmed B. alba was carried out with a view to filling the knowledge gaps that exist in their morphological characterization and also to provide insightful information on their chromosome numbers and meiotic behaviour. The B. alba accessions studied were characterized with respect to their habit, leaves, inflorescence, fruits and seeds. Mitotic and meiotic studies were carried out on the Basella accessions using standard techniques. The morphological studies revealed significant differences between the green-stemmed and red-stemmed Basella alba with respect to the green/red colour of their stems, colour of the flower bud apex, mean plant height at flower bud initiation, mean leaf length, mean leaf width, mean petiole length, mean flower per spike, mean fruit length and mean fruit diameter. The cytological study revealed a chromosome number of 2n=4x=44 for both the green-stemmed and the red-stemmed B. alba studied. It also revealed the occurrence of chromosomal aberrations such as stickiness and precocious migration of chromosomes to the poles during meiosis, which could lead to irregular chromosome segregation that could result in chromosome instability and aberrant meiotic products within the species.
Effect of Ficus carica extract on hematological parameters and antioxidant defense system in erythrocytes of albino rats exposed to nickel chloride
Authors: NEMICHE Souhila , AIT HAMADOUCHE Nadia , NEMMICHE Said
Published: June 2023

Heavy metals including nickel have adverse effects on hematological system and red blood cells antioxidant defense. The purpose of the study is to examine the possible corrective effect of fig (Ficus carica L.) extract (FCE) on hematological parameters and antioxidant enzyme activities in red blood cells of rats exposed to sub-lethal concentration of nickel. Male Wistar rats were exposed to nickel chloride (10 mg/kg) and then treated or no with FCE (350 mg/kg) for 4-weeks. The intoxication induces alteration of haematological parameters and enhances blood haemolysis, generates oxidative stress induced decrease in the antioxidant enzyme activities and depletion in reduced glutathione levels in intoxicated group compared to the control group. The oral administration of FCE increase significantly hemoglobin levels (Hb), red blood cells count (RBC), hematocrit (Ht) and decreases white blood cells counts (WBC), and platelets in F. carica treated groups, and also the extract increase the GSH-Px and SOD antioxidant activity, GSH reserves in red blood cells, and reduces lipids peroxidation. The present study concludes that fig fruits may exhibit potent antioxidant potential for erythrocytes and have a positive effect on hematological system.
Introduction pages, Notulae Scientia Biologicae 15(2), 2023
Authors: Sestras Radu E.
Published: June 2023

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 2, Volume 15, 2023: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties in different topics of life science. Among the exciting research or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: Neuroprotective role of a protoberberine alkaloid against aluminum-induced neuroinflammation and excitotoxicity; Evaluation of cross-genus transferability of SSR markers from other legumes to two closely related Onobrychis (Fabaceae) taxa; Morphological characterization and cytological studies of the green-stemmed and the red-stemmed Basella alba; Wickerhamomyces anomalus WO2 inoculation protects Suaeda fruticosa from salt stress by the stimulation of the production of carotenoids and sugars and the augmentation of sodium translocation; Mycorrhizal status of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels in northeastern of Morocco; Evaluation of two sampling methods for even-age Pinus forest in northern Mexico.
Abiotic factors determine the root system architecture – review and update
Authors: Młodzińska-Michta Ewa
Published: June 2023

Decades of root research have led to a deep understanding of the molecular and genetic mechanisms regulating root system architecture. This review provides past and present-day root research with a focus on abiotic factors, such as nutrient limitation, excess of nutrients, water, salinity, temperature, light, selected heavy metals, and hazardous contaminations which affected primary and lateral root growth. It also briefly summarized current knowledge about the molecular machinery involved in the modulation of RSA of the modern root system of dicot species, such as Arabidopsis thaliana.
Unraveling the microbiological world: practical experiences in public high schools in Brazil
Authors: Bandeira Leonardo Lima , Costa Louise Sulianne Lima , Taveira Evelyn Lopes , Mesquita Ariel de Figueiredo Nogueira , Da Silva Amanda Olímpia , Araújo Luana Lima Bandeira
Published: June 2023

Microbiology plays a fundamental role in studying the importance of microorganisms in the human body, environment, food and in other aspects covered by this science. Finding a connection between microbiology and everyday life is not an easy task. This study aimed to insert two microbiology practices (inoculation of microorganisms from common objects and Gram staining) for High School students from two Brazilian public schools and to evaluate the importance of these practices in the development of these students' scientific knowledge. In total, approximately 65 students from High School classes were included in the actions developed by this study. After the practices and application of the surveys, it was possible to obtain interesting data about the students' perception as 85% of the students said they were very interested in the practice’s contents. The practical activities provided students with the opportunity to observe and study microorganisms in a controlled environment and have the potential to awaken the student's interest in learning this subject.
A importância da capacitação de profissionais 50+ no uso de tecnologias da informação e comunicação: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Batista Denerval Mendez , Bertolini Sônia Maria Marques Gomes , De Mello Sônia Trannin
Published: June 2023

A permanência de profissionais com 50 anos ou mais (50+) por mais tempo no mercado de trabalho e o desafio imposto a eles para o domínio de novas tecnologias, principalmente das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TICs) que surgiram e foram incluídas nos ambientes de trabalho nos últimos anos, apresentam-se como um contexto que demanda muitos estudos. Superar esse desafio torna-se essencial para que esses profissionais continuem desempenhando satisfatoriamente suas atividades laborais e/ou para que consigam uma nova vaga no mercado de trabalho. Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar uma revisão narrativa que ofereça uma síntese das principais questões relacionadas à importância da capacitação dos profissionais 50+ no uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação nos ambientes de trabalho. Para tanto, foram selecionados estudos que abordam esse assunto, utilizando-se principalmente as bases de dados MEDLINE, PubMed, Science Direct, SciELO, LILACS e Google Acadêmico. Nesses estudos, destacam-se a importância da inclusão digital e do acesso às TICs, o mercado de trabalho para os profissionais 50+ e o treinamento como boa estratégia para aprimorar habilidades desses profissionais no uso das TICs.
ESTUDANTES INDÍGENAS NAMBIQUARA: UMA REVISÃO HISTORIOGRÁFICA SOBRE OS DESAFIOS DA APRENDIZAGEM EM ESCOLA NÃO INDÍGENA
Authors: Pinheiro Francisco Clébio
Published: June 2023

Este artigo é resultado do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Cultura Indígena Nambiquara em transformação: permanências e mudanças como condição de sobrevivência”. Neste estudo procuramos analisar a situação de estudantes indígenas Nambiquara, em escolas não indígenas urbanas no Estado do Mato Grosso e, de forma mais específica, no município de Comodoro/MT. São jovens que precisam deslocar-se de suas aldeias para estudar na cidade, onde deparam-se com uma realidade completamente diferente da vida cotidiana no ambiente natural de convivência coletiva. Neste contexto contemporâneo, buscamos averiguar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos estudantes diante da nova realidade cultural onde são desafiados pela mudança de ambiente, adaptações e novas formas de convivência, tendo vigente a seguinte reflexão: Quais mudanças ocorrem na vida dos jovens indígenas Nambiquara que saem das aldeias para estudar na cidade? Esta pesquisa está fundamentada em fontes bibliográficas a partir da autoria acadêmica de indígenas no Brasil da qual têm se tornado Doutores: Luciano (2006); Baniwa (2019); Ferreira (2020) inter-relacionado com as narrativas coletadas juntamente com estudantes Nambiquara para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas sobre educação escolar indígena (GEMINIANO, 2020). Nas rodas de conversas os estudantes, lideranças e comunidade Nambiquara puderam expressar o que pensam e sentem em relação à convivência com discentes não indígenas, e ainda, relatar os medos e dificuldades encaradas no cotidiano, principalmente nos primeiros dias de aula em que ainda não conheciam ninguém da instituição escolar. Neste sentido, as observações giram acerca das iminentes situações advindas do encontro cultural e processo de adaptação dos jovens estudantes indígenas ao contexto de escolas não indígenas urbanas.
Spotlight on similar devices under the Medical Device Regulation
Authors: Bhatia Payal
Published: June 2023

This article evaluates the potential of similar devices in clinical documentations, such as clinical evaluation plans (CEPs), clinical evaluation reports (CERs), and post-market clinical follow-up evaluation (PMCF) docu ments, based on the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (referred to as the medical device regulation [MDR] in this article) and relevant Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) documents. Beginning with the concept of similar devices, the article presents how to identify similar devices, use similar device data, and apply this knowledge to clinical documentations. A stepwise approach provided at the end of the article aims to assist manufacturers and medical writers in this process.
Referral to a probation centre as an educational measure
Authors: Stasiak Krzysztof
Published: June 2023

Referral to a probation centre is an educational measure that is adjudicated on average against 2% of juveniles. It is most often applied to juveniles who show behavior indicative of their demoralization (in about 70%). In the context of the changes that have taken place in the phenomenon of social maladjustment (an increase in the behaviors of juveniles that are indicative of their demoralization; in 2020, in 56% this was the reason for applying educational measures to them), referring a minor to a probation center appears to be one of the better means of influencing a minor, as the centre is a facility that has extensive experience in working with demoralized persons. This argues for further development of probation centres, both in organizational and methodical spheres. The new Act on the Support and Re-socialisation of Juveniles, which replaced the Act on the Proceedings in Juvenile Matters, modifies the basic purpose of a probation centre and transforms it from a primarily preventive facility into a typical educational and re-socialisation facility. The proposed changes go in the right direction, as they strengthen probation centres in organisational terms. However, it is questionable whether it is appropriate for this Act to regulate the rules for the creation, abolition and organisation of the centre, as these issues are of a systemic nature. A probation centre is undoubtedly an element of the probation service, for which reason the Probation Officers Act seems a more appropriate place to regulate such issues.
Failure to meet the conditions necessary for the connection of a property to the electricity grid as a reason for refusal to conclude a connection agreement in the light of court rulings.
Authors: Łozińska-Piekarska Agnieszka , Dąbrowski Tomasz
Published: June 2023

Energy enterprises engaged in the transmission or distribution of gaseous fuels or energy are obliged under the Energy Law to conclude grid connection agreements with entities that fulfil the connection conditions. The legislator has left these undertakings a discretionary leeway visible both at the stage of verifying the fulfilment of connection conditions, which are not specified under the Act in question, and in deciding whether to refuse to conclude a connection agreement. Increasingly, energy companies are exercising their right to refuse to conclude a connection agreement, which justifies an interpretation of the definition of the conditions contained in Article 7 of the Energy Law. One of them is the possession of a legal title to use the property, which, due to the lack of definition, also raises reasonable doubts. Among others, preliminary lease agreements, which are not recognised as legal title to use real estate by some energy companies, are commonly used in legal circulation. An analysis of the provisions of the Energy Law justifies the postulate to specify the conditions necessary for grid connection, and it is also worth considering the nature of the entitlement of the entity applying for grid connection.
Identyfikacja soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa RP
Authors: Krzęcio Dariusz
Published: June 2023

Za cel artykuu przyjto identyfikacj soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa RP. Rozwizanie problemu oglnego, identyfikujcego przedmiot poznania (soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa RP), nastpio w wyniku zastosowania analizy przyczynowo-skutkowej, ktra suy okreleniu podstawowych zwizkw midzy soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa RP, elementami soft power i celem jego dziaania. Z kolei analiza sowotwrcza wsparta analizami filologicznymi, indukcyjnymi i intuicyjnymi, a take analiz logiczn, pozwolia ustali zakres i tre podstawowych poj. W artykule wyjaniono ponadto wano soft power w budowaniu pozycji RP na arenie midzynarodowej oraz zabezpieczania jej interesw narodowych zwaszcza w kontekcie zapewniania jej bezpieczestwa. Autor ustali zakres i tre soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa RP po 1989 r., analizujc m.in. dokumenty Strategii Bezpieczestwa Narodowego RP oraz aktywnoci Biura Bezpieczestwa Narodowego. W efekcie okrelone zostao to co najwaniejsze i podstawowe w soft power, polityce bezpieczestwa RP oraz sprecyzowano soft power w polityce bezpieczestwa narodowego RPAbstractThe aim of this article is to identify soft power in the security policy of the Republic of Poland (RP). Cause-effect analysis is used to identify the object of cognition (soft power in the security policy of the RP), as it serves to determine the fundamental connections between soft power in the RPs security policy, soft power components, and their purpose. In turn, word-formation is supported by induction, philological and intuitive methods, and also logical methods. It allows us to determine the scope and content of fundamental concepts. This article explains the validity of soft power in building the position of the RP in the international arena and safeguarding the national interest of Poland, particularly in the context of ensuring Polish security. Moreover, the author determines the scope and content of soft power in the post-1989 security policy of the RP, among other things by analysing documents of the National Security Strategy of the RP and National Security Bureau actions. As a result, the most important and fundamental components of soft power, RPs security policy, and soft power in the RPs national security policy have been identified.
Estrategia didáctica para fortalecer el aprendizaje autónomo de los estudiantes de segundo de Bachillerato.
Authors: Espinal-Montalván María Elena , Sanz-Martínez Oneida
Published: June 2023

Las instituciones educativas deben fortalecer el aprendizaje autónomo en los estudiantes como protagonistas responsables de su aprendizaje, dotar de herramientas adecuadas para el correcto desempeño y formación a lo largo de la vida ayuda a desarrollar destrezas en los estudiantes, aspectos que hoy en día han evidenciado indicios de escasez en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. El objetivo del artículo es elaborar una estrategia didáctica para fortalecer el aprendizaje autónomo en los estudiantes de segundo año de Bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Fiscal Rocke Cantos Barberán. El enfoque investigativo es mixto, por cuanto en el mismo se combinan el enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo para valorar el aprendizaje autónomo de los estudiantes. El tipo de estudio es de campo y con carácter propositivo, a partir de la propuesta de una estrategia con acciones de mejora de la situación de aprendizaje. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, como el histórico-lógico, analítico-sintético e hipotético–deductivo; como métodos empíricos se utilizó la observación para la obtención de datos, la técnica de la encuesta a estudiantes y a los docentes con el cuestionario. También se utilizó el método estadístico de tipo descriptivo. Se trabajó con una población de 28 estudiantes del segundo de bachillerato y 13 docentes. Los resultados del diagnóstico evidenciaron limitaciones en el aprendizaje de la Matemática, poca motivación por las clases, así como carencias por los docentes en la aplicación de actividades atractivas para favorecer la motivación y el trabajo autónomo de los estudiantes en sus clases.
FORMULAÇÃO DE BATOM VEGANO, ANÁLISES MACROSCÓPICAS E ORGANOLÉPTICAS: UM ESTUDO EXPERIMENTAL
Authors: De Souza Jonas Costa Lima , Ribeiro Sandro Pereira
Published: June 2023

O estudo abordado teve como tema a formulação de batom vegano, proporcionando análises macroscópicas e organolépticas do produto desenvolvido e suas etapas, utilizando os sentidos olfativo, tátil e visual como critérios de qualidade. Logo, o objetivo geral deste trabalho foi analisar como é feito um batom, a partir da utilização de matérias-primas veganas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa experimental, que buscou utilizar componentes que não foram testados em animais do reino metazoa, ou seja, procurou-se por alternativas que não envolvessem o uso de animais. Durante as etapas de criação, foi necessário realizar extrações de compostos naturais, como hibisco e farinha de uva, para as quais foram utilizados solventes como álcool etílico 98,2% e acetona. Os resultados permitiram compreender que o etanol é um composto adequado para obtenção de extratos, pois não provoca grandes alterações de cor, ao contrário da combinação de propanona e farinha de uva, que resultou em uma solução ácida com alterações físico-químicas, principalmente na coloração. Portanto, conclui-se que o trabalho realizado proporcionou o entendimento sobre o comportamento e a atuação de alguns solventes durante os processos de extração. Além disso, contribuiu para o conhecimento de alternativas mais sustentáveis na formulação de cosméticos, especialmente batons veganos, e para a análise sensorial e macroscópica desses produtos.
ENFERMAGEM E CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS AO PACIENTE GERIÁTRICO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Farias Manuele Costa , Fernandes Luana Caroline Nunes , Siqueira Daniel Sena , Gomes Sabrina Dias , Cunha Letícia Gomes Melo , Reis Thiago do Nascimento , Albuquerque Camila Freire , De Oliveira Ana Emília Araújo
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar e descrever aspectos chave do papel da enfermagem frente aos cuidados paliativos em pacientes geriátricos por meio de uma revisão da literatura. Utilizou-se bases de dados eletrônicas (Lilacs) Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, USA National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE/PubMed), Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS), Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol, com recorte temporal dos últimos cinco anos (2017-2023) e ficha de dados da Literatura adaptada da Ficha de Ursi para atender a modicidade das análises. A revisão obteve uma amostra final de sete artigos, dos quais emergiram cinco temáticas para a discussão, sendo estas: A promoção da qualidade de vida dos pacientes geriátricos, sistematização da assistência de enfermagem no cuidado paliativo, a família dentro do cuidado, a importância da especialização e planejamento de fim de vida. Nessa perspectiva observa-se que a enfermagem é um componente integral na prestação de cuidados paliativos eficazes para pacientes geriátricos, sua experiência e apoio pode ajudar a aliviar o sofrimento e melhorar a qualidade de vida daqueles que estão chegando ao fim de suas vidas, respeitando a sua unicidade e atendendo necessidades biopsicossociais e espirituais.
ESTUDO DE CASO EM PESQUISA OPERACIONAL: OTIMIZAÇÃO NA DESIGNAÇÃO DE DISCENTES PARA CENTROS DE INSTRUÇÕES NA POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ
Authors: Rosa Reginaldo Santa
Published: June 2023

Este estudo apresenta metodologia para abordagem da modelagem matemática em um caso relacionado à localização de facilidades. Entre os municípios sedes de unidade de Polícia Militar do Paraná (PMPR), pretende-se apresentar a metodologia para escolher as melhores localizações para servir como sede de instrução e realizar a designação dos discentes aos centros escolhidos mais próximos de sua unidade, realizando uma otimização no total de distâncias percorridas entre todos os participantes. Pretende-se demostrar e estimular o uso de métodos da Pesquisa Operacional para resolução de problemas que podem ocorrer no cotidiano da Corporação. O estudo se dará em um caso real, pertinente aos calendários de instruções do Centro de Análise, Planejamento e Estatística (CAPE), setor da Secretaria Estadual de Segurança Pública do Paraná (SESP) em parceria com a PMPR.
Acute ischemic stroke: how to investigate the association between disease etiology and gene expression profiles
Authors: Cassioli Giulia , Kura Ada , Sodero Alessandro , Sticchi Elena , Magi Alberto , Suraci Samuele , de Cario Rosina , Consoli Arturo , Rosi Andrea , Nappini Sergio , Renieri Leonardo , Limbucci Nicola , Piccardi Benedetta , Arba Francesco , Sarti Cristina , Inzitari Domenico , Mangiafico Salvatore , Marcucci Rossella , Gori Anna Maria , Giusti Betti
Published: June 2023

Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) represents one of the principal causes of neurological morbidity and mortality worldwide. For a prompt and efficient cerebral blood restoration, intravenous treatment with rt-PA is often combined with mechanical thrombectomy (MT) which provides cerebral thrombi (CT) as study material, allowing the investigation of its cellular composition, morphological and histopathological features. Indeed, the determination of stroke etiology, typically defined by the TOAST classification, is paramount for prognostic factors, outcome, and management of the event. Aim of the study is therefore to highlight and analyze gene expression profiles in thrombotic tissue and peripheral blood (PB) in the comparison between strokes of cardioembolic (CE) and atherosclerotic (LAA) origin. Methods: We performed gene expression profiles of 92 patients. CT were stored in RNA later and RNA was extracted by PAX gene blood miRNA kit. The global gene expression profile was assessed by Affymetrix technology using GeneChip Human Transcriptome Array 2.0 combined with Affymetrix Transcriptome Analysis Console (TAC) Software. Results: Currently, we focused our attention on CT data analysis. The analysis revealed a significant difference (p-value<0.05 and FoldChange=2 as threshold) in gene expression when comparing LAA and CE stroke. In particular, from CT of atherosclerotic origin emerges an overexpression of 1766 genes. Prominent among them are genes such as MMP-9, TGFB, TGFBR and CXCL1, primarily involved in neutrophil-mediated immunity, Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) disruption processes, and associated with atherosclerotic plaque instability and related to poor neurological outcome, suggesting a deleterious role in human brain injury. As concerns CE patients, 57 genes mainly involved in transcriptional regulatory processes turn out to be significantly overexpressed. Conclusions: Transcriptome profiling is a powerful weapon for revealing expression patterns associated with complex disorders. The variation of gene expression profiles confirmed and extended several known pathophysiological mechanisms and may be one way of delineating different stroke etiology.