bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A formação inicial de professores de matemática e articulação teoria e prática presente em atividades do Programa Residência Pedagógica
Authors: Delmondes Sherllyson Daniel da Silva , Lima Francisco José de , Araújo Neto João Nunes de
Published: January 2024

O presente texto tem como objetivo apontar as principais experiências adquiridas ao longo do primeiro módulo do PRP, destacando análises e reflexões sobre desafios e estratégias de superação desenvolvidas nas atividades ao longo do percurso do programa. No período de regência, foram utilizadas diferentes estratégias e pressupostos teóricos para desenvolver a prática docente. Dentre as estratégias, destacou-se a proposta de estudos individuais como um caminho para a evolução de aspectos formativos de residentes, orientados por professores preceptores e docentes orientadores. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa em que foi realizada revisão bibliográfica e utilizou-se Diários de Bordo com registros escritos por residentes ao longo de suas vivências. As atividades desenvolvidas durante a regência permitiram compreender a importância de se considerar o aprendizado dos alunos em sala de aula, articulando as exposições de conteúdos desenvolvidas por residentes as necessidades individualidades dos estudantes. Nesse contexto, pode-se concluir que as atividades do PRP contribuem para a formação de futuros professores, permitindo que desenvolvam habilidades e competências necessárias para a prática docente. Desse modo, torna-se relevante o fortalecimento e a ampliação do PRP como uma política pública de formação de professores, a fim de garantir uma educação de qualidade e formar profissionais capazes de atender às demandas do mercado de trabalho e às necessidades educacionais da sociedade.
"How to Do a Good Job of Body Snatching"
Authors: Geller Pamela L.
Published: January 2024

To situate the contributions in this special issue, I historicize the isotopic study of ancient bodies. I begin with radiocarbon (14C) dating as developed by the physical chemist Willard Libby. Libby and team’s successful efforts reverberated throughout the sciences but were experienced most profoundly in archaeology. For Libby, this scientific advance engendered symbolic capital, and he was appointed to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission’s (AEC) General Advisory Committee in 1950. As a member of the AEC, he analyzed radioactive strontium (90Sr) to determine the effects of radioactive fallout. Decades later, declassified records indicate that aspects of this work, while not illegal, were decidedly unethical. I see the full scope of Libby’s research, both its contribution and its opprobrium, as inceptive for bioarchaeologists’ radiogenic and stable isotopic studies. But less historic trivia, my consideration is offered as a cautionary tale for the subfield—about methodological innovation, ontological transformations, and the bioethics of analyzing human remains.

Para situar las contribuciones, sintetizo la historia del estudio isotópico de cuerpos antiguos. Comienzo con la datación por radiocarbono (14C), desarrollada por el químico-físico Willard Libby. El éxito de Libby et al. tuvo impacto en todas las ciencias, pero este impacto resultó más profundo en la arqueología. Para Libby, este avance científico generó un capital simbólico, y por ello fue designado como miembro del Comité General de Asesores (General Advisory Committee) de la Comisión de Energía Atómica (AEC) de Estados Unidos. Como miembro de la AEC analizó el estroncio radiactivo (90Sr) para determinar los efectos del polvillo radiactivo. Décadas más tarde, los registros desclasificados indican que este trabajo no era ético. Veo el alcance completo de la investigación de Libby, tanto su contribución como su oprobio, como incipiente para los estudios isotópicos radiogénicos y estables de los arqueólogos biológicos. Pero, más allá de la historia, mi consideración se ofrece como una advertencia para el subcampo—sobre la innovación metodológica, las transformaciones ontológicas y la bioética de la investigación de restos humanos.
ESPIRITUALIDADE E QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE CUIDADORAS(ES) DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL:
Authors: Xavier Fabiana Torres , Esperandio Mary Rute Gomes
Published: January 2024

Estudos mostram que em situações de estresse e sofrimento, geralmente as pessoas utilizam estratégias de natureza espiritual/religiosa como recurso de enfrentamento. Este estudo objetivou verificar a relação entre espiritualidade/religiosidade e qualidade de vida das(os) cuidadoras(es) de pessoas com deficiência intelectual. Utilizou-se a revisão integrativa de literatura. Foram realizadas buscas na SCIELO, PEPSIC, BDTD, BVS, LILACS, MEDLINE e PUBMED, com recorte temporal entre 2000 e 2019. Foram selecionados 22 estudos para análise. Os achados ressaltam que as crenças culturais, espirituais e/ou religiosas estão entre os principais fatores que interferem na saúde e qualidade de vida desta população. A espiritualidade foi apontada de modo positivo, enquanto a religiosidade apresentou-se de modo ambivalente. Os resultados sugerem a abordagem multidisciplinar para ofertar o cuidado integral neste contexto.
SAÚDE, SIMBOLISMO E FÉ:
Authors: Santos Júnior Paulo Jonas dos
Published: January 2024

A pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe profundas marcas à população brasileira. Ante essa realidade, estudiosos das mais diversas áreas buscam compreender como a sociedade foi afetada com a circulação do novo coronavírus. Apesar de no início ter sido ventilada a possibilidade de um impacto quase nulo no Brasil, ideia ancorada em uma possível dificuldade do coronavírus em se propagar em clima tropical, a realidade se mostrou diferente, uma vez que, no final do mês de fevereiro de 2020 o vírus foi detectado no país e a partir de então, diversos danos foram causados pelo mesmo. O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar como a pandemia da COVID-19 modificou a base do culto pentecostal brasileiro, em especial, como os elementos estruturais desse rito precisaram ser repensados para que as igrejas conseguissem se adaptar às novas realidades da sociedade frente aos iminentes desafios de saúde pública. Dessa forma, buscou-se investigar os elementos simbólicos da liturgia pentecostal, sob a perspectiva de Bourdieu. Por fim, foi possível compreender que o pentecostalismo enquanto segmento religioso valoriza a interação do fiel com o sagrado, o que pode facilitar a adaptação dessa doutrina nas mais adversas situações.
ESPIRITUALIDADE E SAÚDE MENTAL EM PACIENTES NO PÓS-CIRÚRGICO ONCOLÓGICO EM HOSPITAL DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: Groeschel Kimberlly , Machado Amanda Gabriella de Sales , Jordan Arturo de Padua Walfrido , Barbosa Leopoldo Nelson Fernandes
Published: January 2024

A ciência demostra que pessoas religiosas se adaptam melhor ao estresse e apresentam melhor saúde mental. Ademais, ao relacionar com o câncer, o coping religioso/espiritual pode ajudar no enfrentamento em relação a aspectos relacionados a dor e transtornos mentais associados. Logo, o presente estudo avaliou a associação entre espiritualidade e coping religioso/espiritual com a saúde mental em pacientes no pós-cirúrgico oncológico em hospital de referência em Recife-PE. Estudo exploratório, transversal e quantitativo. Foi utilizado: Um questionário sociodemográfico autoral, a Escala CRE- Breve Adaptada, a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão e a Escala de Autoclassificação de Espiritualidade (SSRS). Estudo aprovado pelo CEP IMIP através do parecer 4.556.349. Na amostra de 35 pacientes, a idade média dos participantes foi 58.5 anos sendo a maioria do sexo feminino, da região de Recife, casada e da religião católica/protestante.  Foram identificados sintomas de ansiedade em 28.57% e de depressão em 11.43%. A associação espiritualidade com saúde mental identificou 21 pacientes com alta espiritualidade e baixa probabilidade para sintomas relacionados a ansiedade e 26 com alta espiritualidade e baixa probabilidade para sintomas relacionados a depressão. Sendo assim, o presente estudo aponta para a importância dos fatores de religiosidade e espiritualidade no contexto da saúde mental dos pacientes no pós-cirúrgico oncológico, sendo necessários, estudos de seguimento para uma avaliação mais precisa.
IMAGENS DA SABEDORIA EM PROVÉRBIOS 8
Authors: Mendes Filho José Jacinto de Ribamar , Kilpp Nelson
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo de aproximação entre as imagens egípcias e israelitas da sabedoria em Pr 8. A pesquisa é organizada em três partes: a primeira tem como enfoque o estudo das imagens da sabedoria egípcia; a segunda destaca as imagens da sabedoria israelita; a terceira parte, por sua vez, consiste de um estudo sobre a personificação da sabedoria. O objetivo é explorar possíveis aproximações entre as imagens da sabedoria egípcia e israelita, a fim de descobrir se a sabedoria de Pr 8 adota também a imagem de algum ser divino. Metodologicamente a pesquisa recorre à descrição, identificação e comparação de imagens e conceitos. Ela também procura mostrar quais facetas, em Pr 8, são semelhantes e quais são diferentes da sabedoria egípcia.
Utilizando Aprendizado de Máquina Explicável para Previsão de Severidade de Ferrugem Asiática da Soja
Authors: Daniel Christofer , Maturana Guilherme , Pena Eduardo H. M.
Published: January 2024

A ferrugem asiática é uma doença causada pelo fungo Phakopsora pachyrhizi; tendo a soja como um de seus hospedeiros, e seu aparecimento dependente de múltiplas variáveis do ambiente. Este trabalho propõe o uso de modelos de aprendizado de máquina estado-da-arte para prever a severidade da ferrugem asiática em lavouras de soja. Combinamos dados geológicos e meteorológicos com bases de dados sobre culturas de soja para obter um conjunto de dados que permita explorar melhor as capacidades dos modelos. Em particular, nos concentramos em modelos explicáveis. O conjunto de dados, em combinação com os modelos, permitiu atingir boa acurácia para previsão da severidade da ferrugem para várias plantações em várias cidades brasileiras.
Aplicação de Internet das Coisas (IOT) e Inteligência Artificial (IA) para gestão de aviários e melhorias do desempenho produtivo: um estudo de caso em produtores de uma cooperativa agroindustrial
Authors: Santos Isabela Gaya , Oliveira Josenalde , Bazzi Claudio , Simões Alessandro Augusto , Santana Laura , Costa Daniel Dalla , Cechinel Laina , Shiraishi Jessie Najna Kumamoto , Pessini Marcia , Soares Bruno Jorge
Published: January 2024

A Internet das Coisas (IoT) e a Inteligência Artificial (IA) compreendem inovações tecnológicas conhecidas como tecnologias 4.0 que permitem a fusão dos domínios físicos, digitais e biológicos e que se destacam pela velocidade, amplitude e profundidade de suas aplicações. A aplicação das tecnologias 4.0 se deu inicialmente para a indústria de transformação, mas, atualmente, já vêm sendo adotadas em diversos setores, como é o caso do setor agropecuário. Neste setor, estas tecnologias têm um alto potencial para permitir o desenvolvimento, remodelar significativamente as cadeias de valor e contribuir muito para sistemas alimentares mais produtivos, resilientes e transparentes. No Brasil, há um grande público que ainda não adota ou considera este tipo de tecnologia em seu processo produtivo. No que diz respeito à pecuária, especialmente à cadeia produtiva de frango de corte, identifica-se um desafio na padronização da produção, em especial, quanto à desuniformidade do peso das aves ao final de seu ciclo de engorda, que ocorre devido a fatores ambientais e de manejo. Este artigo tem o propósito de apresentar informações gerais sobre um projeto piloto de adoção de IoT e IA em 15 aviários de produtores rurais associados a uma cooperativa do sul do Brasil, para o monitoramento constante de aves, permitindo tomadas de decisões de manejo mais assertivas, tendo como foco o aumento da qualidade dos frangos produzidos, maior lucratividade, maior controle sanitário dos ambientes de produção e atendimento aos preceitos do bem-estar animal. Ao final do projeto, com a solução, foi possível identificar um aumento de produtividade de 7% e os desafios para a difusão.
Imagens de Raios X e YOLOv8 para Avaliação Automatizada, Precisa e Não Destrutiva da Qualidade de Sementes Braquiária (Urochloa brizantha)
Authors: Domingues Rafael Capelo , Fruet Gabriel Vasconcelos , Abud Haynna Fernandes , Gomes Danielo G.
Published: January 2024

A qualidade das sementes é essencial na agricultura. A busca por testes rápidos para aferir com acurácia o vigor das sementes é uma preocupação de empresas produtoras, para as quais o tempo de execução dos testes é um fator limitante. Este artigo aplica a arquitetura YOLOv8 para avaliar a qualidade de sementes de forma rápida, automatizada e não destrutiva. O método proposto utiliza imagens radiográficas de sementes braquiárias (Urochloa brizantha) para identificar e classificá-las com base em sua qualidade fisiológica. A rede YOLOv8 foi treinada com um conjunto de dados de imagens de sementes e os resultados mostraram uma alta precisão na identificação e classificação das mesmas, com métricas mAP50 e mAP50-95, respectivamente, 90.6% e 90.1% em relação a todas as classes.
Uso de Regras de Associação em Processos Tecnológicos para Produção e Conservação de Forragens
Authors: Abreu Urbano G. P. , Santos Patrícia M. , Lima Helano P. de , Fávero Patrícia B.
Published: January 2024

No Brasil, existe grande diversidade de sistemas de produção de pecuária a pasto, que desempenha papel fundamental na conservação da paisagem rural. Por meio, do algoritmo apriori foram extraídos padrões de combinações entre as tecnologias desenvolvidas para produção e conservação de forrageiras. A sistematização permitiu melhor entendimento sobre as tecnologias que devem ser a base para o desenvolvimento da produção e manutenção das forrageiras ,auxiliando no processo de seleção e priorização de projetos de pesquisa.
Sistema para Gestão Climática na Produção de Feno
Authors: S. Júnior Clóvis , Toledo Luis F.
Published: January 2024

O controle climático é fundamental para a determinar a qualidade de culturas e insumos agrícolas, nesse sentido, para auxiliar o produtor a pesquisa propõe o desenvolvimento de um sistema computacional para contribuir com a gestão de dados informativas a respeito do clima, auxiliando também na tomada de decisão. A solução proposta consiste no desenvolvimento de um software para o acompanhamento diário do processo de desidratação da cultura considerando as principais variáveis envolvidas na evaporação ambiental, com isso o produtor terá acesso a informações visando economia e eficiência no processo produtivo. O público alvo serão pequenos produtores, a difusão da tecnologia poderá ser feita por meio de cooperativas e extensão rural.
Classificação de predadores de abelhas melíferas utilizando redes neurais convolucionais e transferência de conhecimento
Authors: Pereira Leticia Torres , Chagas Antony Michael A. , Silva Daniel Santos da , Mascena Valdenio Mendes , Franco Wellington , Souza Renato William R. de
Published: January 2024

A preservação da biodiversidade é um tema crucial em um mundo cada vez mais ameaçado pelas mudanças ambientais e pela perda de habitats naturais. A apicultura e a conservação das abelhas têm se mostrado fundamentais para a polinização de diversas culturas agrícolas e para a manutenção dos ecossistemas. As abelhas são insetos polinizadores importantes para a agricultura e o meio ambiente. No entanto, elas também são vulneráveis a predadores, como formigas, vespas e moscas. A identificação de predadores de abelhas é importante para proteger as colmeias e garantir o sucesso da polinização. Neste artigo, apresentamos um modelo computacional baseado em inteligência artificial (IA) para diferenciar abelhas de predadores, onde é treinado a partir de uma base de dados de imagens de abelhas e predadores. A análise dos resultados experimentais mostrou que o modelo proposto obteve uma acurácia satisfatória em relação à métrica Acurácia, obtendo um valor de 86.94%. O modelo utiliza diferentes extratores de características baseados em redes neurais convolucionais (CNNs) para extrair características das imagens, tais características são então classificadas por diferentes classificadores de padrões, como máquina de vetor de suporte (SVM), K-vizinhos mais próximos (k-NN) e rede neural multicamada (MLP).
AgroTec: Um sistema de Gestão Pecuária para Dispositivos Móveis
Authors: Chacon José , Marinho Éberton , Alves Igor
Published: January 2024

Este artigo apresenta o AgroTec, um sistema para dispositivos móveis que tem como objetivo auxiliar pequenos e médios agricultores na gestão pecuária de bovinos, caprinos e suínos, contribuindo assim para uma maior e melhor utilização das TICs no campo. A ferramenta permite que a partir de um brinco de identificação de baixo custo com QR Code, o pecuarista possa fazer uma gestão mais eficiente dos animais de suas propriedades desde o nascimento ou compra, passando pela reprodução, produção e terminando em sua morte, abate ou revenda.
Curadoria de conteúdo agrícola disponível em livros digitais
Authors: Campos Felipe Ramos de , Rodrigues Maria Eduarda Nogueira , Vaz Glauber José
Published: January 2024

Este artigo mostra a importância da curadoria digital na disponibilização de dados abertos e na disseminação de informações técnicas tratando especialmente da fase de análise e edição do conteúdo de livros digitais. O tratamento de texto realizado nas obras da coleção 500 Perguntas 500 Respostas para sua disponibilização em repositórios de dados ilustra como o trabalho humano é essencial na curadoria digital a fim de se alcançar maior qualidade de dados que são a base de soluções digitais.
Application of the Heavy-Weight Concrete as a Fire-Resistance Nuclear Concrete
Authors: Ismail Ahmed Ali Suha , Lublóy Eva
Published: January 2024

The application of ionising radiations became necessary and valuable for various reasons, i.e., electricity generation, medical treatment, agriculture, industry and scientific research. Nuclear power plants are one of the most complex radiation-shielding structures. Special design and building materials are required to enhance safety and reduce the risk of harmful radiation emissions. The construction of nuclear buildings must fulfil radiation attenuation, strength, fire resistance and durability which are cost-effective properties. Therefore, heavy-weight concrete (HWC) can fulfil these requirements due to its cost-effectiveness and good physical, mechanical and thermal properties. The research aims to introduce nuclear buildings, their application and their behaviour under elevated temperatures. Also, the research aims to review the heavy-weight concrete and heavy aggregate and their essential role in developing neutron-shielding and fire-resistant materials and prove this fact through investigations. However, the aim of this research was to investigate heavy-weight concrete’s physical, mechanical and thermal properties at different elevated temperatures. Whereas magnetite heavy-weight concrete is the main concern. Result showed the good thermal resistance capability of magnetite concrete up to 800°C, compared to the basalt and quartz concrete. Raising the water-cement ratio (w/c ratio) of the heavy-weight magnetite concrete reduced the risk of explosive spalling at 800°C. Whereas adding metakaolin and boron carbide improved the mechanical properties of magnetite concrete up to 500°C.
Anti-Granulomatous Therapy for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Authors: K. Gerke Alicia
Published: January 2024

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of granulomatous inflammation that predominately affects the lungs. The cause is unknown. Although over half of cases spontaneously resolve, a large proportion of patients require therapy for progressive symptoms or worsening organ function. Corticosteroids remain first-line therapy, but steroid-sparing medications should be considered in high-risk cases. In this chapter, we review types of therapies targeted to the granulomatous inflammatory pathway and their role in treatment of sarcoidosis. Because of the complex interaction of patient factors and medication toxicities, appropriate clinical management should include a personalized discussion with each patient to determine the individual treatment plan. Future trials are needed to test novel drugs and establish less toxic approaches to therapy.
Anal Fistula: From Diagnosis and Classification to Surgical Management
Authors: Xiao Jerry , Santos Erin , Bonsu Nana-Yaw , Kim Woihwan , Eisenberg Michael , Cusick Marianne , Van Eps Jeffrey
Published: January 2024

In this chapter, we discuss the classification and diagnosis of anal fistulas and the surgical approaches for fistula repair. According to the Parks classification, there are four main fistula types based on the location of the fistula tract in relation to the external sphincter: intersphincteric, transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, and extrasphincteric. One of the conventional repair techniques for low transsphincteric fistulas involves cutting open the tract by lay open fistulotomy. Control of a complex fistula tract with a draining seton is used as the first of a two-stage repair or as definitive therapy in patients with contraindications to repair such as concomitant fecal incontinence or active Crohn’s disease. Sphincter-preserving techniques for high transsphincteric fistulas include ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and endorectal or anodermal advancement flap with largely equivalent expected results. Biologic adjuncts such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), acellular matrix (AM) material, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) represent a promising area for possibly augmenting healing of complex fistulas. Additional novel treatment techniques being developed for complex fistulas including Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT), Fistula Tract Laser Closure (FiLaC), and Over the Scope Clip (OTSC) are also described.
A Review on Non-Volatile and Volatile Emerging Memory Technologies
Authors: Raman Sundara Raman Siddhartha
Published: January 2024

As technology scaling is approaching a stand-still with architectural advancements on modern day processors struggling to improve performance, coupled with the rise in machine learning topologies demanding better performing processors, there is a pressing need to address the reasons behind today’s performance bottleneck. These reasons include long access latency of memory technologies, scalability of memory designs, energy inefficiency incurred by increased performance, and additional area overhead. To explore these issues, a holistic understanding of existing memory technologies is essential. In this chapter, a review of different memory designs starting from volatile memory technologies such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), NAND/NOR flash to emerging non-volatile memory technologies such as Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM), Magneto-resistive random access memory (MRAM), Ferroelectric Field effect transistor (FeFET) is presented, with specific consideration of tradeoffs involving area, performance, energy.
Acute Bronchitis in Childhood
Authors: Chin Terry
Published: January 2024

There will be a discussion of the manifestation of acute bronchitis in children and note differences with that seen in the adult population. In particular, the need for identifying the specific cause of coughing such as inhalation of a foreign body or diagnosing the newly recognized protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) in children is emphasized. Understanding the differing pathophysiology of afferent hypersensitivity and inflammatory infiltrates in the bronchial epithelium enables for different therapeutic approaches. Therefore, the chapter concludes with a discussion on the role for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial therapies in children, as well as possible intervention to the neuronal hypersensitivity. Anti-tussive and mucolytic modes of treatment are also reviewed.
Efficacy of Cobalt-Incorporated Mesoporous Silica towards Photodegradation of Azodyes and Its Kinetic Study for Advanced Application
Authors: Vaddadi Krishna , Muralasetti Nookaraju , Naidu Naginami
Published: January 2024

Along with MCM-41, cobalt-incorporated mesoporous silica (Co-MCM-41) has been created. Powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption studies were used to describe the materials. It has been discovered that the Co-MCM-41 has less surface area (SBET, m2 g−1), pore volume (cc·g−1), and pore size (Å) than the MCM-41. The SEM-EDAX analysis has also unmistakably demonstrated the existence of the appropriate elements in the materials. The photoactivity was significantly impacted by the extremely distributed Co3+ species present on the MCM-41 structure. A theoretical loading of 3.5 wt% permitted an AO7 degradation percentage of about 70% for the samples that were simply treated with Co. Increased Co3+ inactive species, such as clusters or −Co2O3 nanoparticles, are present at higher loadings, but the photoactivity is not noticeably increased. By using the Kubelka-Munk function to the UV-Vis DRS results, it was discovered that the band gap (eV) in the Co-MCM-41 was also substantially smaller than in its parent template. The Alizarin Red S dye was successfully photodegraded employing the materials as photocatalysts, and pseudo-first order kinetics was carried out using the Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic model. The necessary experimental setups were all optimised.
Toxicity of Quantum Dots
Authors: González De la Cruz Gerardo , Rodríguez-Fragoso Lourdes , Rodríguez-Fragoso Patricia , Rodríguez-López Anahi
Published: January 2024

Quantum dots (QD) have been deeply studied due to their physicochemical and optical properties with important advantages of a wide range biomedical applications. Nevertheless, concern prevails about its toxic effects, mainly in those QD whose core contains cadmium. Therefore, there are reports about the toxicity caused by the release of ions of cadmium and the effects related to its tiny nanometric size. The aim of this chapter is to show the evaluations about the toxicity of QD, which include studies on viability, proliferation, uptake, and distribution in vitro and in vivo models. What are the worrying toxic effects of QD? There are reports about some mechanisms of toxicity caused by QD, such as immunological toxicity, cell death (apoptosis and necrosis), genotoxicity, among others. In addition, we discuss how coating QD with passivating agents that improve their biocompatibility. Likewise, this coating modifies their size and surface charge, which are fundamental aspects of the interaction with other biomolecules. We consider highlighting information about more precise techniques and methodologies that help us to understand how QD induce damage in several biological systems.
Phyto-Metallic Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, Mechanism, Therapeutics, and Cytotoxicity
Authors: Omolaja Akinfenwa Akeem , Abdelfattah Hussein Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Nanoparticles synthesized from noble metals have wide applications in therapeutics and medicine due to their excellent properties. Properties such as surface plasmon resonance, low toxicity, biocompatibility, and ease of surface modification account for the recent surge in nanoscience and technology. Noble metals such as gold, silver, copper, iron, and platinum with nano size are well-known metallic nanoparticles with increasing applications in nanomedicine. Biomedical applications of these particles especially for diagnosis and targeted drug delivery in living systems require considering the toxicity level. Because of their surface electrons, metal ions in solution affect cellular activities via cell division, apoptosis, DNA replication, homeostasis etc. They influence cell viability through metabolic outputs in both desired and undesired paths which may result in chemical and or biological toxicity to cells. Phyto-metallic nanoparticles biosynthesised from plant extracts are reported with improved functionalities for biomedical applications over those from chemical and physical methods. The synergies from the natural organic properties of the plant and the metallic properties elicit minimal cytotoxicity paving way for their different biomedical applications. This chapter is intended to provide an overview of recent advances and new perspectives in phyto-metallic nanoparticles, their biosynthesis and mechanism, therapeutics, and cytotoxicity to biomedical industries, research centres, and academia.
Forest Degradation in Dryland Ecosystems of Sudan: Review of the Causes, Consequences, Assessment Methods, and Potential Solutions
Authors: H.E. Yasin Emad , A.H. Siddig Ahmed , E. Deiab Eiman , Kornel Czimber , Hasoba Ahmed , Osman Abubakr
Published: January 2024

Dryland forests are ecologically and socioeconomically important. They contribute to livelihood diversification, food security, animal feed and shelter, and environmental conservation in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Sudan. Despite their importance, current findings show that multiple ecological, human, socio-economic, and policy factors have damaged these resources. As a result, undesirable consequences have been observed, such as food famine, land and water resource degradation, decline/loss of biodiversity, and contribution to global warming that affect the welfare of humans, plants, animals, and micro-organisms. This chapter briefly reviews the forest degradation in drylands Sudan with emphasis on its common causes, impacts, assessment methods, management intervention efforts, and potential future solutions. Given the current situation, there must be urgent combating efforts to manage Sudan\'s dryland forest resources properly. On the one hand, following prevention measures to essentially deal with the current causes thus prevent any further degradation of forest resources in dryland Sudan. On the other hand, there is an urgent need to address current degradation following appropriate and timely rehabilitation interventions. We also recommend adopting a serious monitoring and evaluation system within these combating efforts by applying the five common indicators for measuring forest degradation: biodiversity, productive functions, carbon storage, forest health, and protective functions.
An Overview of Bacterial Toxigenesis and a Potential Biological Weapon in Warfare
Authors: Zaffar Habiba , Nawaz Iffat , Nisar Nimra , Saima Zeb Bibi , Zafar Mehmoona , Khurshid Ghazal
Published: January 2024

Various bacterial cells releases proteinous compound known as toxins. These toxins damage or inhibit the physiological and cellular function of the healthy human cells as a result it can causes a lethal disease or death. Generally the bacterial toxins are classified according to mode of action at molecular level and the mechanism of targeting cells or organs. Some toxins are released within the bacteria called endotoxin and other secretes outside the cells delivered by gram positive and negative bacteria. These toxins encoded by bacterial genes, chromosome, phages or plasmids. The bacterial toxins such as botulinum, conotoxins, Clostridium perfrigens, epsilson toxin, saxitoxins, shigatoxins, tetrodotoxins, can be used in bioterrorism due to high toxicity and short incubation time. The promising role of nanomaterial’s in the detection of bacterial toxins have been summarized highlighting their advantages, need principles, and limitations in terms of sensitivity, accuracy, simplicity, sensitivity, cost effectiveness and multiplexing capability.
Arthroscopic Treatment for Massive Cuff Tears
Authors: Razvan Melinte Petru
Published: January 2024

In the current literature, several definitions are provided for massive cuff tears. At the same time, a massive cuff tear can be reparable or irreparable. As a consequence, certain criteria need to be defined to address this issue of reparability—quality of tendon, status of muscle atrophy, bone of greater tuberosity, status of glenohumeral joint, and last but not least the clinical criterion, that is the functionality of shoulder. Several arthroscopic treatment options are described — from simple biceps tenotomy, partial reconstruction techniques with or without biologic augmentation, and superior capsule reconstruction to other rather new tools such as balloon spacer implantation.
Dry Eye Disease: Chronic Ocular Surface Inflammation
Authors: Nowińska Anna
Published: January 2024

Ocular surface inflammation is one of the major features of dry eye disease (DED) according to the definition proposed by the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) International Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) in 2007 and 2017. This chapter discusses the potential pathomechanism of the DED vicious cycle and focuses on the role of chronic inflammation and flares in DED pathophysiology. Ocular inflammation may be regarded as both a cause and effect of DED. The current understanding of the mechanism responsible is that the repeating desiccating stress accompanied by hyperosmolarity induces the immune system reaction, leading to the chronic inflammation and apoptosis of ocular surface cells. On the cellular level, there is growing evidence from experimental, animal, and human studies that Th17 lymphocytes play a crucial role in DED pathogenesis. Also, potential methods of anti-inflammatory methods of treatment are discussed, such as eye lubricants, autologous serum eye drops, topical steroids, oral and topical immunomodulation drugs, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Understanding the role of inflammation on the cellular and molecular level may lead to improve treatment options for patients. A new approach to DED treatment should be focused to target not only symptoms but also break the pathological dry eye cycle.
Closed Doors to Open Minds: Refugee Policies, Crossing Frontiers, and Émigré Art History
Authors: Adrien Palladino
Published: January 2024

The present contribution focuses on the impact of closed frontiers and immigration policies in the tragic period of the 1930s when the need to emigrate became more and more evident for populations and individuals directly threatened by the rise of totalitarian regimes. I will, in the first part, briefly recall the problematic role of emigration policies, especially in the United States. In the second part, I will recall the stories of art historians who emigrated, and the impact of this experience on their scholarly engagement. Ultimately, I wish to open the question of art historians’ shifting engagement with societal issues through the impactful experience crossing frontiers had on their intellectual framework. How much, indeed, can we still learn today from the experiences of émigrés at a moment when the field of art history and visual studies itself has radically expanded and is in urgent need of reassessing its place and role within society?
Hans Belting: Visionary without Borders. Remembering the Author of the Bild-Anthropologie
Authors: Ivan Foletti
Published: January 2024

This text proposes a reflection on the importance of Hans Belting’s scholarship and the ways in which it impacted my own thinking about images. It will take as a reference point one of his most influential books, An Anthropology of Images. Picture, Medium, Body and analyze its major theoretical contributions.
A Century of Romanesque Sculpture of the Pilgrimage Roads. Rivers of Europe entering the land of the sons of Cain
Authors: Navarro Lucía Rodriguez
Published: January 2024

In 1923, Arthur Kingsley Porter published his ten volumes on Romanesque Sculpture of the Pilgrimage Roads. This paper takes its anniversary as a chance to look back to how the narrative constructed around Romanesque art in Iberia, the Way to Santiago, and the impact of the Islamic frontier developed and changed under different international and nationalistic scholarship and their agendas. Hopefully, it can also serve to critically reflect on the modes of current instrumentalization of medieval past in Spain’s public sphere and on the great value of Porter’s lessons on art history.
Equipping lecturers with student-centric and learner-focused methods in response to evolving learner needs in foreign language instruction
Authors: Alshraah Shadi Majed , Aly Enas Mohamed S. , Alqasem Mohammad Fayyad
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training for foreign language instructors in adopting student-centered and learner-centric approaches to address evolving learner needs in foreign language education. The study assessed how student-centered teaching models impact the performance of foreign language students. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered through questionnaires and interviews, involving a sample of 152 lecturers and teacher trainers selected purposively. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted. The findings underscored the significance of learner autonomy, technological integration, and educators' willingness to adapt in enhancing effective foreign language education. The study emphasized the pivotal role of professional training in shaping the pedagogical landscape of foreign language education. Beyond equipping educators with learner-centric and student-centered methodologies, this training program empowered them to navigate the changing demands of language learners. Notably, the results aligned with the constructivist framework, highlighting its substantial influence in promoting active learning, autonomy, and collaboration in foreign language education. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence illustrating the essential role of professional development in fostering learner-centric and student-centered foreign language education, ultimately elevating the quality of language instruction and responsiveness to student requirements.
The Explorational Analysis of the Digital Transformation Challenges in the Freshwater Fisheries Industry in Central Java Province Through Group Concept Mapping: a Digital Business Ecosystem Perspective
Authors: Kusuma Wardhani Shinta , Noviaristanti Siska
Published: January 2024

This research explores the perspective of the challenges of digital business ecosystem players who utilize digital technology in the freshwater fisheries industry in Central Java. Methodology Obtained from ecosystem actor informants through interviews. This research falls under the mix method criteria where qualitative challenge analysis is carried out from triple helix sources (government, universities and industry) which produces challenge clusters so that they are qualitative in nature. natural. in nature. Research can be carried out on SME respondents using number 8. These SMEs assess clusters based on what they face and the obstacles that exist in their industry. Through this mixed method more comprehensive results were obtained, validating the challenge statement. The results of the research show critical clusters that are important and deserve attention for assessing the current situation through quadrant distribution graphs, namely Attitudes and SME Business Actors in Utilizing Digital Business Technology, Business Actors' Mindsets towards Digital Business Technology, Evaluation of Government Support, and Business Readiness Technology Digital. thus creating change for the better as a form of future strategy that is neater and more distributed according to the needs of the actors. Research implications: Data collection using interviews with the group concept mapping method limits researchers in confirming results and invites grouping of collected challenge statements so that the GCM method is not recommended for small studies. In addition, the greater the number of respondents, the more valid the results are for various SME conditions.
RANCANGAN SEQUENCE PENAMBANGAN PADA BLOK A4 PT. ADHI KARTIKO PRATAMA DESA LAMERURU KECAMATAN LANGGIKIMA KABUPATEN KONAWE UTARA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Sarfin.L Wiil , Anshari Erwin , Rizky Awaliah N Wd.
Published: January 2024

Adhi Kartiko Pratama is a private company which operates in the nickel mining sector and has a Mining Business License covering an area of 1975 Ha. To maintain the company's production, currently PT. AKP plans to open a new mining location in Front Block A, especially in Sub Block A4, with a production target of 100,000 tons per month. This research aims to design a mining sequence based on production targets in Block A4. The design created is an estimated ore distribution. Minable reserves based on the mining pit limit design in Block A4 are 466,383.36 bcm with a total tonnage of 769,532.54 tons with an average Ni content of 1.76%, and including mining recovery parameters of 90%, it is 419,745, 02 bcm and a tonnage of 692,579.29 tons with an average Ni content of 1.74%, then the estimated mine life in Block A4 PT. Adhi Kartiko Pratama will last approximately 6 months. Based on the production target in Block A4, the mining sequence design is divided into 6 stages carried out using a level plan system or following excavation levels, where mining will start from topography with the highest level of 180 meters above sea level to topography with the lowest level of 135 meters above sea level.
Концептуальні основи циркулярної економіки в сільському господарстві
Authors: Усата Наталія
Published: January 2024

У статті обґрунтовано, що новою парадигмою економічного розвитку може стати модель економіки замкнутого циклу (циркулярна економіка), заснована на відновленні та раціональному споживанні ресурсів, яка буде виступати альтернативою традиційній лінійній економіці. Доведено, що циркулярна економіка –  це концепція економічного виробництва та споживання, яка спрямована на максимальне використання ресурсів, зменшення відходів та створення замкнених циклів використання матеріалів. Метою проведеного дослідження є розгляд концептуальних основ розвитку циркулярної економіки в сільському господарстві. Теоретичною та методологічною основою проведеного дослідження слугувало використання загальнонаукових і спеціальних методів. Зокрема, монографічний метод – при вивченні літературних джерел; метод аналізу та синтезу – для узагальнення досвіду впровадження основних підходів циркулярної економіки у сільському господарстві; метод системного узагальнення – для розроблення пропозицій щодо активізації роботи по впровадженню основних принципів кругової економіки у галузі; абстрактно-логічний метод – формулювання  висновків та теоретичні узагальнення тощо. У дослідженні наголошується на необхідності перехідного процесу від традиційних моделей споживання до циркулярної економіки, який може призвести до сталого розвитку та забезпечення екологічно збалансованого використання ресурсів. Обґрунтовано основні засади циркулярної економіки в сільському господарстві, що передбачають збереження родючості ґрунту через використання агроекологічних методів, управління відходами та вторинними ресурсами, розвиток біологічної різноманітності, стійке використання водних ресурсів, впровадження цифрових технологій для оптимізації виробництва та підтримка участі місцевого населення у створенні сталого сільськогосподарського середовища. Відмічено, що концепція циркулярної економіки заснована на принципі «3-R»: скорочення (Reduce), повторне використання (Reuse) та переробка матеріалів (Recycle) та узгоджується із 17 Цілями сталого розвитку ООН, тому й заохочує більшість країн впроваджувати інноваційні технології у виробництво. Основними її інструментами є екоінновації та "зелені" технології, які є дружніми по відношенню до природного середовища. У дослідженні проведено аналіз переваг циркулярної економіки, зокрема зменшення відходів, ефективне використання ресурсів, економічні вигоди та стимулювання інновацій тощо. Підкреслюється важливість цього підходу для сталого розвитку та його потенційний вплив на бізнес, суспільство та навколишнє середовище.

Висвітлено приклади успішного впровадження циркулярних практик в різних сільськогосподарських підприємствах. Стаття закликає сільських господарів, дослідників та політиків до активного впровадження циркулярних принципів у сільському господарстві, щоб досягти більшої сталості, збереження ресурсів та сприяти екологічній відповідальності в цій важливій галузі.
Промислові інновації: інтернет речей, блокчейн, цифровий двійник
Authors: Шапуров Олександр
Published: January 2024

Досліджуючи інновації у промисловості, дана стаття пропонує систематичний огляд ключових аспектів промислового Інтернету речей (IIoT), машинного навчання, технології блокчейн, цифрових двійників та інших напрямів, що стали суттєвими в рамках Індустрії 4.0. Досліджено вплив цих інновацій на промислові операції, ланцюги поставок та виробничі процеси, доводячи їхню значущість та позитивний вплив у металургії та інших галузях промисловості. Зазначено, що IIoT стає ключовим компонентом у модернізації виробництва, а також відіграє значну роль у вдосконаленні ланцюгів поставок, транспорті, охороні здоров’я. Технології, які використовуються для підтримки IIoT, включають штучний інтелект, хмарні обчислення, аналітику великих даних, блокчейн та віртуальну реальність. Розглянуто використання машинного навчання, що базується на різних фреймворках, та показано їхню значущість для подальшого розвитку в контексті IIoT. Також розглянуто технологію блокчейн та її застосування у гірничодобувній промисловості, підкресливши її потенціал у покращенні ефективності управлінні ресурсами. Доведено, що технологія блокчейн може діяти як безпечний реєстр записів, що забезпечує динамічний обмін важливими документами. Окреслено значення цифрових двійників як технологічних рішень, які сприяють у плануванні та виробництві, дозволяючи прогнозувати працездатність об’єктів та вдосконалювати виробничі процеси. Відзначено динамічне зростання ринку цифрових двійників та їх широке застосування у ланцюгах поставок, технічному обслуговуванні та візуалізації активів, що сприяє покращенню господарської діяльності в промисловості. На основі визначеного про цифрового двійника важливо зауважити, що стандарт ISO 23247 для цифрових двійників допоможе встановити систематичний підхід до їхнього практичного використання в промисловості. Такі стандартизовані підходи стимулюватимуть подальше поширення та розвиток цих інновацій, сприяючи їхньому ефективному впровадженню в промислове виробництво.
Applicability of bankruptcy prediction models in the western Hungarian food retail sector
Authors: Patyi Balázs , Szóka Károly , Pataki László
Published: January 2024

The article examines the applicability of existing bankruptcy prediction models in the food retail sector. The industry has been chosen for analysis due to the fact, that according to official statistics, it has been significantly affected by the events of recent years (Covid-19 epidemic and economic crisises). For the study, a database was created with all firms that had ceased to operate in the sector over an 11-year period in 3 counties. The main objectives of the study were: 1) to check whether there are differences in the reliability of the models and which models are most applicable to the selected sector; 2) to investigate the accuracy of the models over the time horizons of bankruptcy; 3) to check the accuracy of forecasting models by type of bankruptcy completion procedure; 4) provide suggestions on the possibilities of applying bankruptcy forecasting models and indicate directions for further research. During the research, it was found that not all considered models are suitable for accurate forecasting. Two of the five models have very low prediction accuracy (Virág-Hajdu model and Tafler model). Assessment of model accuracy across bankruptcy time horizons showed that there is little variation in short-term forecast accuracy, with a slight decrease in the reliability of the models in the long term. Examining the predictive accuracy of the models by completion procedure type revealed that the types of procedures affected the prediction. The most accurate results were obtained for liquidation, while voluntary liquidation was the least accurate in several cases. The use of bankruptcy prediction models is important for an enterprise because they are a key tool for reducing its operational risk and preventing financial problems. The study can provide information for businesses in the food retail sector and the results can be used for further research. There are additional opportunities for expanding the enterprise database, transferring the research to other sectors of the economy, and expanding the number of bankruptcy models to study the suitability of their application to enterprises of various industries