bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FACTORS INFLUENCING FOLLOW-ON PUBLIC OFFERING OF SHIPPING COMPANIES FROM INVESTOR PERSPECTIVE – A HYBRID MULTIPLE-CRITERIA DECISION-MAKING APPROACH
Authors: Lin Arthur J. , Huang Sun-Weng , Chang Hai-Yen , Sheu Jiuh-Biing , Tzeng Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng
Published: June 2024

The shipping industry transports nearly 80% of the goods worldwide and requires large funding. The shipping industry shifted from debt to equity as the source of funding in the last decade. Because most shipping companies already had their initial public offering before 2013, these companies tend to engage in follow-on equity offerings (FPO). However, the challenge faced by the shipping companies is the lack of knowledge on successful FPO. The purpose of this study is to identify the most influential factors affecting shipping companies’ FPO from the investor perspective. This research applies a hybrid multiple-criteria decision-making model integrating the fuzzy-Delphi method and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory, processing survey responses covering four dimensions and 16 criteria from 33 investment experts. The results show that financial indicator is the primary cause affecting offering condition, technical indicators. An increase in earnings per share would help the financial performance of the shipping companies to appear most attractive to investors.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DISINFORMATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE: A FUZZY MODEL ASSESSMENT
Authors: Gavurova Beata , Moravec Vaclav , Hynek Nik , Miovsky Michal , Polishchuk Volodymyr , Gabrhelik Roman , Bartak Miroslav , Petruzelka Benjamin , Stastna Lenka
Published: June 2024

Quality of Life (QoL) is a multifaceted concept encompassing economic, social, environmental, psychological, and physical dimensions of an individual’s life, including personal living conditions, happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction. As a vital criterion for sustainable development and active social policy in countries, QoL has been significantly influenced by the dynamic technological evolution of social media. However, the comprehensive impact of social media, including its role in disseminating disinformation – a major social and socio-economic concern – on QoL remains underexplored. This research aims to develop a novel fuzzy model to assess the level of disinformation on digital platforms and its correlation with the population’s QoL. Employing a mathematical approach rooted in expert evaluation, this study leverages intellectual knowledge analysis and fuzzy set theory. Grounded in data from real respondents and knowledge-based models, this study pioneers an information model to evaluate inhabitants’ QoL, incorporating factors such as financial concerns, perception of disinformation, and its influence on digital platforms. The fuzzy estimation model, verified with data from 3,036 respondents, quantitatively assesses citizens’ QoL. An illustrative application of the model demonstrates its effectiveness. The findings are particularly valuable for policymakers, experts in economic and innovative development, aiding the creation of regulatory and monitoring mechanisms to foster sustainable economic growth and devise effective development strategies.
SCExAO/CHARIS Multiwavelength High-contrast Imaging of the BD+45°598 Debris Disk
Authors: Vincent Maria , Lawson Kellen , Currie Thayne , Williams Jonathan P. , Guyon Olivier , Lozi Julien , Deo Vincent , Vievard Sébastien
Published: June 2024

We present a multiwavelength (1.16–2.37 μm) view of the debris disk around BD+45°598, using the Subaru Coronagraphic Extreme Adaptive Optics system paired with the Coronagraphic High Angular Resolution Imaging Spectrograph. With an assumed age of 23 Myr, this source allows us to study the early evolution of debris disks and search for forming planets. We fit a scattered light model to our disk using a differential evolution algorithm, and constrain its geometry. We find the disk to have a peak density radius of R
0 = 109.6 au, an inclination of i = 88.1°, and position angle PA = 111.0°. While we do not detect a substellar companion in the disk, our calculated contrast limits indicate sensitivity to planets as small as ∼10M
Jup at a projected separation of 12 au of the star, and as small as ∼4M
Jup beyond 38 au. When measuring intensity as a function of wavelength, the disk color constrains the minimum dust grain size within a range of ∼0.13–1.01 μm.
Not So Windy After All: MUSE Disentangles AGN-driven Winds from Merger-induced Flows in Galaxies along the Starburst Sequence
Authors: Baron Dalya , Netzer Hagai , Lutz Dieter , Davies Ric I. , Prochaska J. Xavier
Published: June 2024

Poststarburst galaxies are believed to be in a rapid transition between major merger starbursts and quiescent ellipticals, where active galactic nucleus (AGN) feedback is suggested as one of the processes responsible for the quenching. To study the role of AGN feedback, we constructed a sample of poststarburst candidates with AGN and indications of ionized outflows in optical. We use MUSE/VLT observations to spatially resolve the properties of the stars and multiphase gas in five of them. All galaxies show signatures of interaction/merger in their stellar or gas properties, with some at an early stage of interaction with companions ∼50 kpc, suggesting that optical poststarburst signatures may be present well before the final starburst and coalescence. We detect narrow and broad kinematic components in multiple transitions in all the galaxies. Our detailed analysis of their kinematics and morphology suggests that, contrary to our expectation, the properties of the broad kinematic components are inconsistent with AGN-driven winds in three out of five galaxies. The two exceptions are also the only galaxies in which spatially resolved NaID P-Cygni profiles are detected. In some cases, the observations are more consistent with interaction-induced galactic-scale flows, an often overlooked process. These observations raise the question of how to interpret broad kinematic components in interacting and perhaps also in active galaxies, in particular when spatially resolved observations are not available or cannot rule out merger-induced galactic-scale motions. We suggest that NaID P-Cygni profiles are more effective outflow tracers, and use them to estimate the energy that is carried by the outflow.
An Observatory to monitor range extension of the Mediterranean monk seal based on its eDNA traces: collecting data and delivering results in the “Open Science” era
Authors: Valsecchi Elena , Gabbiadini Alessandro
Published: June 2024

The monk seal is the most endangered pinniped in the world and the only one found in the Mediterranean, where its distribution and abundance have suffered a drastic decline in the last few decades. Data on its status are scattered due to both its rarity and evasiveness and records are biased towards occasional, mostly coastal encounters. Nowadays, molecular techniques allow us to detect and quantify minute amounts of DNA traces released into the environment (eDNA) by any organism. A species-specific molecular assay is now available for detecting the recent presence of the monk seal in the water column through the analysis of sea-water samples collected from the sea surface. The project “Spot the Monk” uses this non-invasive detection tool to monitor monk seal occurrence in Mediterranean waters by means of eDNA analysis. The simplicity in the acquisition of samples together with the need to collect samples in multiple points simultaneously made the project well suited to the involvement of the general public. Up to today, about 350 samples have been collected and analysed in the central-western Mediterranean by researchers and a multifarious range of citizen scientists - from recreational sailing organisations, both amateur and competitive sportsmen, to fishermen. This work announces the launch of an open-source Observatory (https://www.spot-the-monk-observatory.com/) where the project outcomes are publicly accessible as soon as they are produced. Embracing the principles of Open Science, we believe that such an approach can contribute to filling the knowledge gap about the distribution of this charismatic species in our seas, providing, at the same time, a proof of concept on how data collected by a variety of actors can be returned to the scientific and non-scientific communities in an innovative format for immediate consultation.
Notulae to the Italian alien vascular flora: 17
Authors: Galasso Gabriele , Domina Gianniantonio , Bacchetta Gianluigi , Barberis Davide , Bartolucci Fabrizio , Cancellieri Laura , Ceschin Simona , Ciaramella Dario , Croce Antonio , Cuena-Lombraña Alba , Del Guacchio Emanuele , Di Lernia Dario , Fois Mauro , Fontana Daniel , Franzoni Jacopo , Giacò Antonio , Laface Valentina L. A. , Lallai Andrea , Lonati Michele , Lupoletti Jacopo , Maccioni Alfredo , Mascia Francesco , Mei Giacomo , Morabito Antonio , Musarella Carmelo M. , Pelella Emanuele , Pica Antonio , Pinzani Lorenzo , Podda Lina , Stinca Adriano , Varricchione Marco , Lastrucci Lorenzo
Published: June 2024

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes new records and status changes from casual to naturalized for Italy or for Italian administrative regions for taxa in the genera Callianthe, Chamaecyparis, Chamaeiris, Cotoneaster, Erigeron, Freesia, Hemerocallis, Juglans, Kalanchoë, Ludwigia, Nassella, Paulownia, Physocarpus, Pistia, Saccharum, Setaria, and Vachellia. Nomenclatural and distribution updates, published elsewhere, and corrections are provided as supplementary material.
Confinement et conflictualité, une application de la psychothérapie institutionnelle dans un établissement médico-social
Authors: Pigé Benoît , Dusart Anne
Published: June 2024

Cet article analyse le déroulement d’une recherche-action et ses impacts au sein d’une institution médico-sociale. Le contexte est celui du confinement du printemps 2020, de son ressenti par divers acteurs de l’institution. Il met en lumière des conflits et leur résolution par la confrontation apaisée des divers points de vue. L’institution étudiée offre un modèle de résolution des conflits par leur mise en lumière dans un cadre contrôlé.
Gambrinus et Clio : une histoire ancienne en plein renouveau
Authors: Grevet Jean-François
Published: June 2024

L’histoire de la bière a été davantage pratiquée par l’historiographie anglophone que par l’historiographie francophone alors même que les études d’histoire de l’alimentation ont connu un bel essor, notamment celles qui ont été consacrées au vin et à la vigne. Toutefois des recherches récentes, notamment d’histoire régionale, contribuent à rendre plus visible ce champ d’étude dans lequel s’inscrit ce numéro de la Revue du Nord . L’histoire de la bière se situe au croisement de thématiques multiples : l’histoire des entreprises, l’histoire des techniques, l’histoire des institutions et des politiques publiques ou encore l’histoire de la consommation. Elles sont abordées dans ce numéro qui entend ainsi offrir un premier panorama scientifique appelé à susciter de nouvelles recherches.
Dynamics of a stochastic epidemic model with information intervention and vertical transmission
Authors: Wang Feng , Li Taotao
Published: June 2024

The dynamic behavior of a stochastic epidemic model with information intervention and vertical transmission was the concern of this paper. The threshold to judge the extinction and persistence of the disease was obtained. Specifically, when $ \Delta < 0 $ ($ \Delta $ appears in Section 3), the three classes $ I_t $, $ M_t $, and $ R_t $ appearing in the model go extinct at an exponential rate, and the susceptible class $ S_t $ almost surely converges to the solution of the boundary equation exponentially. When $ \Delta > 0 $, the result that the disease in the model is persistent in the mean and the existence of invariant probability measure are proved by constructing a new form of Lyapunov functions, which results in getting sufficient and nearly necessary conditions for different properties. Moreover, one of the main characteristics of this article was the study of the critical case of $ \Delta = 0 $ under some conditions. Some examples were listed to confirm the obtained results.
Synchronization of Clifford-valued neural networks with leakage, time-varying, and infinite distributed delays on time scales
Authors: Popa Călin-Adrian
Published: June 2024

Neural networks (NNs) with values in multidimensional domains have lately attracted the attention of researchers. Thus, complex-valued neural networks (CVNNs), quaternion-valued neural networks (QVNNs), and their generalization, Clifford-valued neural networks (ClVNNs) have been proposed in the last few years, and different dynamic properties were studied for them. On the other hand, time scale calculus has been proposed in order to jointly study the properties of continuous time and discrete time systems, or any hybrid combination between the two, and was also successfully applied to the domain of NNs. Finally, in real implementations of NNs, time delays occur inevitably. Taking all these facts into account, this paper discusses ClVNNs defined on time scales with leakage, time-varying delays, and infinite distributed delays, a type of delays which have been relatively rarely present in the existing literature. A state feedback control scheme and a generalization of the Halanay inequality for time scales are used in order to obtain sufficient conditions expressed as algebraic inequalities and as linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), using two general Lyapunov-like functions, for the exponential synchronization of the proposed model. Two numerical examples are given in order to illustrate the theoretical results.
Construction and Operation Plan for the Second Hard X-ray Beamline at PAL-XFEL
Authors: NAM Inhyuk , SHIM Chi Hyun , KIM Seongyeol
Published: June 2024

The second hard X-ray beamline (HX2) at PAL-XFEL (Pohang Accelerator Laboratory X-ray Free Electron Laser) is currently in progress for construction to meet the increasing demands of researchers in various fields. With higher electron beam energy and a larger undulator parameter K, HX2 can deliver over twice the FEL intensity of the existing hard X-ray beamline (HX1) in the photon energy range of 2 to 7 keV. Consequently, HX1 will operate within the electron beam energy range of 7 to 10.5 GeV, providing FELs from 6.5 to 20 keV when both HX1 and HX2 are operated simultaneously. Most of the components have already been designed and prepared, enabling us to start construction as scheduled. Following this construction, we have also the upgrade plan for advanced operation of new extreme X-ray sources such as attosecond X-ray pulses and TW (1012 W, terawatt) scale X-ray pulses. In this report, we will introduce about construction and future upgrade plan of HX2 at PAL-XFEL.
Folklornikom s(m)o vzeli noše
Authors: Knific Bojan
Published: June 2024

'Members of the folk-dance groups have taken costumes. Costuming of folk-dance groups: demonstrating identity under the pretence of historical witness'

During performances that recreate older style folk dancing, folk-dance groups interpret clothing heritage through folkloric costumes that, due to their tendency to portray dress from historic dance events, are increasingly moving away from the phenomenon of affiliated costuming, although in no way can they separate themselves from it entirely. Language and literature have played a crucial role in the formation of the Slovenian national identity and my intention is not to disprove their significance as a basic identifying element of the nation, but to shed light on a smaller but nevertheless fundamentally recognizable element that assists in forming the development of ethnic and national identity. At issue is the question of dress that is always related to identity and more specifically, the question of costuming folk-dance groups, which is more frequently and more explicitly than we sometimes hope to acknowledge, intertwined with affiliated costuming. In spite of prevailing ideologies and general norms, dress, like other symbol systems, is subject to the manipulation of individuals or social groups.

Co-publisher: Javni sklad Republike Slovenije za kulturne dejavnosti
From Doubt to Drive: How Instructional Modality and Self-Efficacy Shape Motivation in Remedial Spatial Visualization Courses
Authors: Guler Beyza Nur , Sajadi Susan , Alenezi Abdulaziz , Bairaktarova Diana
Published: June 2024

Spatial thinking is the foundation for successful problem-solving and critical thinking. Scholars have confirmed that spatial skills are essential tools for problem solving in fields such as engineering, design, physics, and mathematics. Drawing on Bandura’s self-efficacy theory, this study investigates the impact of instructional modality, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward a spatial visualization app on student motivation in the context of an engineering remedial spatial visualization course. Our study focused on undergraduate engineering students from two cohorts with different instructional modalities, one in 2019 and the other in 2020. This study employs a quantitative approach, gathering data through questionnaires to measure student motivation, self-efficacy, attitudes toward the app, computer-aided design (CAD) experience, gender, and instructional modality. Our findings indicate that instructional modality significantly influenced student motivation, with online instruction during the pandemic being associated with lower motivation. Furthermore, significant predictors of student motivation were identified as self-efficacy and attitudes towards the app, independent of instructional modality. The findings provide insights into strategies for educators to implement educational technology in their courses while also remaining committed to nurturing student self-efficacy in online and in-person learning.
Augmented Reality for the Development and Reinforcement of Spatial Skills: A Case Applied to Civil Engineering Students
Authors: Abrahamzon Garcia Lisette , Galantini Velarde Katerina , Luna Torres Ana
Published: June 2024

The architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) industry has brought transformations within the field. Despite the changes, traditional teaching methods such as analyzing two-dimensional plans and models are still being used in training processes, which do not effectively promote the development of spatial skills. In this context, augmented reality (AR) can be used as a tool to translate two-dimensional information into three-dimensional space. Thus, the present study explores the use of the VT-Platform AR tool to develop and reinforce spatial skills among undergraduate civil engineering students. The study follows a quantitative approach with a descriptive scope and an experimental design. Students in the sanitary engineering subject were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. A short-term teaching-learning methodology was proposed for the experimental group using the VT-Platform AR tool. Both groups took the differential aptitude test (DAT) to measure their spatial skills. The experimental group showed a higher average score compared to the control group, with a difference of 29.8%. Furthermore, the use of the VT-Platform AR tool helped standardize the level of spatial skills within the experimental group. It was concluded that using the VT-Platform AR tool can effectively develop and reinforce spatial skills among students.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Faculty Adoption of Cloud Computing E-Learning in Ghanaian Technical Universities
Authors: Armah Elisha D'Archimedes , Ali I. Sathik
Published: June 2024

Cloud-based e-learning is a technology used to enhance teaching and learning in universities. However, its adoption in technical universities is low, and research into the factors influencing teacher adoption is limited. To address this situation, a study was conducted at Ghanaian technical universities to examine the determinants of teachers’ adoption of cloud-based e-learning. The study involved 1258 respondents, the majority of whom were male (853, or 67.8%), aged between 30 and 40 (47%), and 79.1% had a master’s degree. The results showed that individuals with a master’s degree had a higher level of knowledge of cloud-based e-learning compared to those with a bachelor’s, doctorate, or another master’s degree in technology. The study identified seven factors influencing the use of cloud-based e-learning, including pedagogical innovation, e-infrastructure readiness, cloud-based e-learning security, university location, the usefulness of cloud-based e-learning, and provider support. Interestingly, the cost of cloud-based e-learning had no significant impact.
Transforming Education With the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Cota-Rivera E. Ivette , González Correa Martha Elena , Bernal Marín Luis Antonio , Marquez Montenegro María Ysabel , Herrera Abelardo Mercado , Martinez Martinez Martha Angelica Angelica
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence has had a significant impact on education, particularly owing to its ability to personalize students' learning experiences. AI-driven adaptive systems ensure that education aligns with each student's unique learning styles and abilities by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, adapting content to their pace and specific needs. This encompasses a range of applications, from intelligent tutoring systems that provide real-time guidance to personalized content recommendations. In addition to fostering engagement and motivation, this approach enhances students' comprehension and retention. The learning process of university students is influenced by numerous distractions, educators face the challenge of identifying pedagogical strategies that are both attractive and effective in achieving educational goals. This chapter explores the possibilities of AI in higher education and how it can enhance the creation of audiovisual materials, mentoring, and information dissemination for students and administrative staff.
The Technological Transformation of Social Science Education
Authors: Wabwire Jonai
Published: June 2024

The chapter explores the evolution of higher education in the social sciences, tracking its transition from traditional classroom settings to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven learning environments that define the contemporary educational landscape. Historically, social science education relied on traditional pedagogical methods. While these methods served as effective means of disseminating knowledge, they also presented limitations. The advent of technology, particularly the internet and learning management systems (LMS), began to supplement these traditional approaches, paving the way for a gradual shift. The rise of artificial intelligence marked a pivotal moment in this transformation. AI, encompassing machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics, revolutionized social science education by enabling personalized learning experiences. This chapter examines the contemporary landscape of AI-driven learning environments in social science education. While this technological evolution offers exciting possibilities, it raises challenges and ethical considerations.
AI and OpenAI in Education
Authors: R. Krishna Kumari , M. Snehalatha
Published: June 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the advent of OpenAI models have ushered in transformative possibilities. This chapter serves as an in-depth exploration, illuminating the core principles of AI and the inner workings of OpenAI models. It unveils the dynamic applications of AI within educational contexts, from personalized learning to administrative streamlining. The chapter commences by unraveling the foundational principles of AI, including machine learning and deep learning, demystifying these technologies that hold immense potential for education. It subsequently delves into the functioning of OpenAI models, shedding light on their architecture, natural language processing capabilities, and their practical utility in the educational domain. This chapter, thus, equips educators, policymakers, researchers, and the broader educational community with the essential knowledge to harness the extraordinary potential of AI for the betterment of learners.
Using Artificial Intelligence in Tourism Sustainability Research
Authors: Loureiro Isabel Sofia , Costa Vânia , Malheiro Alexandra
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence has become one of the strongest tools used in a variety of sectors, including academic research. AI has the potential to revolutionize communication and research, facilitating the collection of data and providing more efficiency in the research process. This chapter aims to highlight the importance of AI research by using ChatGPT, a generative pre-trained transformer. ChatGPT was used to structure an interview directed to tourism agents in order to understand their vision of sustainability models in monitoring tourism companies' activity in the sector. The tool was also interviewed to understand the possible input it would give to assist tourism agents in becoming more sustainable. It is concluded that AI can be a useful tool in research and in developing sustainability practices, projections, and the interpretation of data. However, it is essential to consider the ethical challenges and ensure a proper understanding of the limitations of these tools.
Eco-Conscious Consumption
Authors: Thomas Ponny , Kayarkatte Narayan
Published: June 2024

This chapter explores the pivotal role of sustainable consumption and the heightened consumer awareness of eco-friendly products in Industry 5.0. Analyzing current trends and future projections probes into the evolving landscape of consumer choices, emphasizing the need for eco-innovation to drive sustainable development. The chapter also examines the challenges and opportunities ahead, offering insights for businesses and policymakers to navigate the dynamic intersection of industry, innovation, and environmental consciousness.
The “Ecosophy” Concept Incubated in the Indigenous Schools of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Authors: Garzon Sara Acevedo
Published: June 2024

The interaction dynamics upheld by Colombian indigenous communities with nature have been grounded in environmental principles derived from their ancestral knowledge and worldview. In the present day, these principles, which fostered the preservation and attentive guardianship of their natural surroundings, also permeate indigenous schools and their educational methods by teaching their myths, rituals, and agricultural heritage. This chapter examines the environmental principles and the pedagogical techniques upheld by the Arhuaco indigenous schools in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. It will delve into the Arhuaco worldview and the potential parallels between Arhuaco's environmental principles and the philosophy “Ecosophy,” which promotes harmonious and wise ecological behavior. Along the same line, integrating experiential activities in nature into classrooms will also be highlighted as a reasonable means for nurturing a sense of stewardship and empathy towards the natural world in children.
Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) With Environmental Education in India
Authors: Sandha Harleen Singh , Khare Pranjal , Sharma Paridhi
Published: June 2024

Imparting educational awareness and ensuring preservation of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) encompasses a complex interplay of opportunities and constraints. This chapter seeks to explore the complex terrain that defines TEK conservation and preservation in India. The present chapter seeks to throw light on the concept, meaning and significance of TEK. It discusses the prevalent TEK systems in India in detail. Given the continuous decline of the Indian TEK systems, the chapter stresses upon the need to preserve and protect it. One of the foremost ways of protection is providing adequate legal recognition and protection to Indian TEK. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the role that TEK plays in promoting environmental education through the help of numerous community programs and local initiatives. Lastly, the chapter highlights the importance of integrating TEK within the formal education system to enhance its protection and generate greater awareness.
Growing Pains
Authors: Szrom Amara
Published: June 2024

Campus gardens are invaluable community engagement and experiential learning spaces serving diverse academic disciplines. They are positioned to become fixtures in educational institutions, given community advocacy and national legislative interest. At the time of writing, The University of New Mexico (UNM) misses a valuable opportunity to leverage its student-initiated Lobo Garden as a living laboratory, applied educational learning space, food production area, and hub for community engagement. The University of New Mexico's Albuquerque campus spans about 600 acres, yet only 600 square feet are allotted for outdoor learning. The garden has faced a decade of administrative barriers preventing its integration into student life and institutionalization as a valued campus resource. To explore the variables contributing to thriving and well-integrated university garden programs, 19 in-depth interviews were conducted with university program coordinators, administrators, and key stakeholders in the United States.
Challenges and Limitations of Explainable AI in Healthcare
Authors: Grover Veena , Dogra Mahima
Published: June 2024

Explainable AI (XAI) is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. It has the potential to revolutionize clinical decision-making, improve patient care, and transform healthcare delivery. Despite having said that, the integration of XAI into healthcare system is not devoid of challenges and limitations. This chapter explores the multifaceted landscape of shortcomings faced in the process of implementation of XAI in healthcare, providing valuable insights into the complexities and hurdles that needs to be given direction in order to utilize its full potential in interpreting AI in enhancing healthcare results. One of the initial challenges encountered in the implementation of XAI is the inherent complexity of healthcare data. This chapter is an attempt to identify and address challenges and embrace a collaborative commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability, and also to navigate the complex nature of the Explainable AI in the process of implementation to lead to a new age of interpretable and trustworthy AI-generated healthcare systems.
De veado à anta, de interdito à carne. A (re)classificação estratégica do gado entre os Karitiana no sudoeste da Amazônia
Authors: Vander Velden Felipe
Published: June 2024

Registros dos primeiros contatos com bois, cavalos e outros animais de rebanho (burros, cabras, ovelhas, búfalos, porcos e outros) introduzidos com a invasão europeia no Novo Mundo, assim como das memórias destes eventos, são bastante raros entre os povos indígenas nas terras baixas sul-americanas. Por esta razão, sabemos quase nada dos processos de (re)conhecimento desses novos e estranhos seres e de sua paulatina incorporação (ou recusa) seja ao cotidiano das aldeias, seja aos chamados sistemas de conhecimento nativos. Este artigo discute algumas narrativas relacionadas ao aparecimento e aos primeiros encontros com os bovinos e equinos registradas entre os Karitiana, povo de língua Tupi-Arikém no norte do estado de Rondônia. A história do boi e do cavalo entre os Karitiana aponta para um processo de classificação inicial, seguido do que parece ter se constituído em uma estratégia de reclassificação desses seres – detectada recentemente (2023) por meio de uma troca dos nomes dos animais – que foi conduzida pelos modos de aproveitamento dos bois e cavalos que se alteraram ao longo do tempo. Esse processo transcorreu na medida em que o exótico se torna cada vez mais corriqueiro e familiar na paisagem rondoniense devastada e crescentemente ocupada pelo gado a partir dos anos de 1950.
Para desver o mundo no antropoceno: alteridades transespécies na geopoética de Manoel de Barros
Authors: Novaes Marlene Rodrigues de
Published: June 2024

O artigo aborda a geopoética de Manoel de Barros, este homem incorporado à natureza que ‘achava que os passarinhos são pessoas mais importantes do que aviões’, como prática de educação da atenção à topofilia e às socialidades mais que humanas. O objetivo do artigo é destilar a potência da obra manoelina para fins pedagógicos de desaceleração das agressões antropogênicas à vida na Terra. Em destaque analítico, figuram a ideia-força ‘desver o mundo’ e o modo como o poeta aciona relações simétricas de alteridade transespécie com animais, plantas e pedras. A metodologia adotada para o estudo é a metanálise qualitativa para a imersão tanto na obra de Manoel de Barros quanto em pesquisas científicas críticas aos nossos modos predatórios e violentos de habitar no Antropoceno. Conclui-se que na qualidade de prática de educação da atenção, no sentido de Tim Ingold, a geopoética manoelina instrui a negação do privilégio ontológico humano de reforço à díade opositiva homem/natureza e ensina a formação de aliança e solidariedade entre diferentes seres vivos ao despertar sensibilidades perceptuais para afeição e confluência interespécies.
Tecendo o cenário geopolítico e sociolinguístico: capítulos da obra
Authors: Nunes Rosana , Silva Kleber Aparecido
Published: June 2024

Esta resenha objetiva apresentar a obra O português no século XXI: Cenário geopolítico e sociolinguístico, do estudioso e linguista Luiz Paulo de Moita Lopes, publicada em 2013, pela Editora Parábola. Essa obra apresenta 13 capítulos, além do prefácio do Prof. José Luiz Fiorin e a introdução de Moita Lopes, em que a proposta é a de ‘teorizar o português’, assim como salienta Lopes (2013), ou seja, pensar em diferentes epistemologias que possam melhor compreender a língua, a passagem do tempo-língua, as mudanças ocorridas no campo da linguagem, sobretudo, os espaços fronteiriços e cibernéticos oriundos da globalização.
Poesia em Flash na Antología de Literatura Electrónica Latinoamericana y Caribeña: questões de arquivo
Authors: Pereira Vinícius Carvalho
Published: June 2024

Neste artigo, procedemos à descrição do modo como a poesia em Flash é arquivada na Antología LitELat – v.1, um dos principais arquivos de literatura digital latino-americana disponível online. Sendo a poesia em Flash um dos gêneros mais praticados por autores do campo no continente, dedicamo-nos a investigar recorrências nos metadados das 19 obras desse gênero arquivadas na antologia e as estratégias adotadas pelos editores para preservação e divulgação desse material, especialmente porque a Adobe descontinuou seu suporte ao Flash em 31 de dezembro de 2020. No que concerne aos metadados das obras, é notória a pluralidade de autores e nacionalidades que compõem a coleção de poesia em Flash no arquivo. Os dados referentes ao ano de publicação nos permitem também inferências com relação às diferentes versões que algumas dessas obras tiveram em mídias/tecnologias distintas (livro impresso, GIF, tela de LED, Flash, CD-ROM, HTML5 etc.), considerando ainda a história de desenvolvimento do próprio Flash como ferramenta multimídia que foi gradualmente incorporando mais funcionalidades. Quanto às estratégias adotadas pelos editores da antologia para preservação e divulgação desse material depois da obsolescência do Flash, o corpus indica que os recursos mais frequentes são a remissão do leitor a páginas externas onde as obras estão disponíveis em seu formato ‘original’ e/ou emuladas em Ruffle. Visto que a obsolescência programada é um risco a que estão sujeitas quaisquer obras de literatura digital feitas em tecnologias proprietárias, estudos como este precisam ser replicados e aprimorados, com vistas a mapear boas práticas e desafios na composição de arquivos literários desse cariz.
Afeto e subjetivação no romance O álbum negro, de Hanif Kureishi
Authors: Kreutz Juliano Andre , Mathias Dionei
Published: June 2024

Este artigo se propõe discutir a dinâmica entre afetos e subjetivação no romance O álbum negro, de Hanif Kureishi, em específico, nas perspectivas narrativas associadas ao uso de drogas ilícitas. Para sua fundamentação teórica, recorre, sobretudo, às discussões de Canguilhem (2009), Cohen (2003), Deleuze (2019), Latour (2008), Rolnik (2007, 2021) e Rose (2001). Os estudos críticos da obra destacam que na figuração de migrantes, especialmente do protagonista, Shahid, conectam-se dois quadros culturais alternativos de referência, o liberalismo e o fundamentalismo religioso islâmico. O uso de drogas ilícitas, compreendido como parte da cultura liberal britânica, apareceria como um dos pontos de equiparação destes códigos sociais, consideradas a violência, a destruição e o monoculturalismo como suas características comuns. Problematiza-se esta afirmação, a partir da suspensão do juízo moral sobre o consumo de drogas ilícitas. Rastreia-se no texto literário possibilidades de dissenso, de outras maneiras de ler a obra e o mundo. Compreende-se que para conhecer como os corpos são afetados, como as diferenças se (contra)põem, é preciso analisar suas relações constitutivas, circunstanciais, sem deter-se nas intersecções das narrativas sociais e individuais. Para isso, é necessário cartografar os circuitos inumanos em que são postos em movimento, compreender o corpo como uma rede de relações, que apreende o mundo por duas vias simultâneas e complementares, a percepção (codificada pela cultura, comunicável) e o afeto (informe, indizível). Qualquer elemento que compõem o corpo-agenciamento, a festa rave, a religião, o ecstasy, a música pop, o vinho ou a literatura, emerge como um tipo de pharmacon, veneno-remédio, a depender das disposições dos corpos, dos usos e dos contextos.
Narrativas de vida e testemunhos de mulheres escritoras da comunidade Adivasi de Goa: interseções entre literatura, memória e pós-memória
Authors: Festino Cielo Griselda , Mattos Andrea Machado de Almeida
Published: June 2024

Este artigo objetiva analisar narrativas de vida de mulheres escritoras da comunidade Adivasi de Goa, que se consideram como os primeiros habitantes desse estado indiano. Essas narrativas foram publicadas no blog ‘Hanv Konn. Quem sou eu? Researching the Self’, organizado pelo falecido professor da Universidade de Goa, Alito Siqueira, e busca empoderar e dar voz a essa comunidade marginalizada e silenciada. A análise será feita em termos dos conceitos de Pós-Memória (Hirsch, 1996, 1997, 2008), Trauma (Ginzburg, 2008; Balaev, 2008), narrativa (Bruner, 2002; Coracini, 2007) e narrativas de vida (Smith & Watson, 2010). Nessa análise argumentamos que a melhor maneira que essas mulheres autoras encontraram para lidar com a discriminação foi reconhecer publicamente sua identidade cultural em vez de velá-la como seus pais e membros da comunidade em geral haviam feito no passado.
Beauty and the beast: reading proposals in object-book format
Authors: Martins Diana Maria Ferreira , Silva Sara Reis da
Published: June 2024

The published offer aimed at children up to six years old has undergone exponential growth in recent decades, mainly those which give particular meaning to the materiality associated with the emotional and playful exploration of reading and contact with books as objects, frequently close to that of toys. We propose to analyze four object-books as part of this trend, often with a recreational and parodistic propensity dedicated to the rewriting or recovery of narratives constantly present in the oral tradition, in this concrete case arising from the short story Beauty and the beast popularized, in 1756, by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1711–1780). The selected books, which are potentially addressed to pre-readers and early readers, show significant care in terms of editorial finishing, but also with regard to the markedly softened verbal-iconic recreation and, in certain cases, close to the universe of play for the instigations which they proposed. In these cases, the act of reading has a particular performative and experiential value, as we will endeavor to show.
Para além da escrita do trauma: testemunho e sublimação na poesia do cárcere político
Authors: Martinelli Filho Nelson
Published: June 2024

O encarceramento de militantes e opositores à ditadura militar foi um dos traços mais nefastos do regime que perdurou de 1964 a 1985. A crueldade dos instrumentos e das técnicas de tortura, que mantiveram as vítimas sistematicamente à beira da morte – a própria e a de seus companheiros e familiares –, resultou em intensa violência psíquica, conforme se observa em variados registros, como depoimentos, relatos, cartas etc. Além das formas narrativas tradicionais, os presos pelos órgãos militares também produziram um relevante número de poemas, tanto no período de clausura, escritos e conservados de maneira clandestina, quanto em liberdade pós-prisão. Entendendo a produção poética como um reendereçamento pulsional na economia psíquica, em especial num contexto de sobrevivência às graves violações de direitos humanos básicos, a proposta deste trabalho é revisitar o tema da sublimação, discutido em cotejo com as contribuições de Sigmund Freud e Jacques Lacan sobre o tema, na leitura de poemas produzidos por presos políticos durante a ditadura militar brasileira, a partir da obra de poetas como Alex Polari, Aybirê Ferreira de Sá, Gilney Viana, Lara de Lemos e Pedro Tierra. A fundamentação teórica se ancorará principalmente nos postulados da psicanálise, com apoio em Birman, Freud e Lacan, e na teoria da literatura de testemunho, em diálogo com Seligmann-Silva.
Influencia del modo semiótico en la comprensión inferencial de lectura multimodal en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Torres-Orihuela Guido , Cuba-Raime Claret , Julio Cristóbal
Published: June 2024

Desde la perspectiva teórica multimodal de la lingüística sistémico funcional y la psicología cognitiva que desarrollan Mason, Tornatora, y Pluchino (2013), Parodi (2011), Parodi y Julio (2015; 2017), Parodi, Moreno-de-León, y Julio (2020) y Bateman y Hiippala (2021); y las evidencias empíricas, el estudio se suma a los pocos en la línea de investigación multimodal y específicamente de competencia lectora multimodal inferencial. Para tal efecto, se sometió a prueba un texto multisemiótico -boletín del Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (Inei)- que se segmentó en tres artefactos o modos semióticos independientes: texto completo u original (TC), texto solo gráfico (SG) y texto solo verbal (SV). El objetivo de la investigación fue establecer cuál de los tres artefactos sometidos a prueba resulta más eficiente para la identificación y justificación de inferencias textuales. Se utilizó un diseño experimental intersujeto en el que participaron 235 estudiantes de las carreras de ingeniería industrial y comunicación social de una universidad estatal del Perú. Los resultados reportan que el artefacto multimodal original (TC) y solo verbal (SV) alcanzaron mayor y mejor identificación de inferencias adecuadas de los estudiantes de ingeniería industrial. Es decir, alcanzan mayores logros que los de comunicación social. Por lo tanto, muestra evidencias empíricas de diferencias en la comprensión inferencial de los estudiantes de los programas mencionados, en función de la composición semiótica de los textos.
Compressive strength assessment bricks manufactured with Phosphogypsum in different dosages
Authors: Paschoalin Filho João Alexandre , Chaves Hendrio Carvalho , Ghermandi Andrea , Dias António José Guerner , Carvalho David de , Ribeiro Joana Paula Machado
Published: June 2024

This research studies soil-compacted bricks using Phosphogypsum (PG) in their dosage. PG is the subproduct of the primary raw material used by the fertilizer industry, and its disposal is a challenge for the industry because of its large generation. Laboratory tests were performed to assess these bricks' physical characteristics. To obtain the bricks, two dosages were used: 4 and 7% of Phosphogypsum (PG) concentration. Bricks with no Phosphogypsum (PG) in their mixture were also assessed as a benchmark. The brick's physical characteristics were obtained for non-fired and fired bricks (900ºC for 96 hours in the oven). The results of the laboratory tests were analyzed through statistical analysis to explore the differences between the means for each studied condition (dosage and drying method). Furthermore, there was no statistical difference between the compressive strength of bricks manufactured with 4 and 0% PG, pointing out that until this percentage, the studied bricks did not show strength reduction with PG increasing. The fired bricks showed higher strength for all dosages than the non-fired ones. However, according to the Brazilian Technical Standards, all studied bricks presented enough strength for regular construction. Phosphogypsum (PG) for brick manufacturing can be an alternative way for its disposal, which can help mitigate the civil construction environmental impacts.
Lychee peel extract obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction: bioactive compounds and functional properties
Authors: Tanaka Marcia Regina Rodrigues , Mataruco Leonardo de Souza , Frota Elionio Galvão , Coelho Bruno Emanuel Souza , Lima Marcos dos Santos , Pimentel Tatiana  Colombo , Barão Carlos Eduardo
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of extracting solvent composition on the concentration of bioactive compounds and functional properties of lychee peel extracts obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction. Five conditions were evaluated with different solvent proportions: 100% water, 25% ethanol and 75% water, 50% ethanol and 50% water, 75% ethanol and 25% water, and 100% ethanol. The use of an equitable mixture of water and ethanol (50% ethanol and 50% water) resulted in extracts with a higher content of total phenolic compounds (10964.3 mg EAG 100 g-1), antioxidant activity (27.40%), and inhibition of α-glucosidase (94.31%), α-amylase (33.49%) and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, 51.82%). This extract showed a diversity of phenolic compounds (quercetin 3-glucoside, procyanidin A2, B1, and B2, epicatechin, catechin, kaempferol 3-glucoside, trans-resveratrol, myricetin, and gallic acid). Therefore, extracts of lychee peel with potential anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive activity can be obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction. 50% water and 50% ethanol may be suggested as the extracting solvent.
The influence of feature grouping algorithm in outlier detection with categorical data
Authors: Nathaniel Sharon Femi Paul Sunder , Alwarsamy Kala , Viswanathan Rajalakshmi , Subramanian Ganesh Vaidyanathan , Veerabahu Vidhya
Published: June 2024

Outlier mining has become a rapidly developing domain over the recent years with increasing importance in the fields like banking, sensor networks, and health care. In general, anomaly detection methods are compatible with numerical data and ignore categorical data. However, in real-time problems, both numerical and categorical data are to be considered to obtain accurate results. There are several methods available for the outlier detection of high dimensional data in numerical data. In this paper, a feature grouping algorithm for anomaly detection is proposed that considers the categorical data also. This algorithm correlates the features of categorical data and forms feature clusters and detects the outliers. The features are assigned feature weights based on their levels of appearance and the outlier scores are determined. The performance of the feature grouping algorithm is then compared with the traditional algorithms like LOF and Isolation Forest algorithm and state-of-the-art methods like WATCH on UCI datasets. From the experimental evaluation of the results obtained, it is found that the proposed algorithm is comparatively better than the existing algorithms for categorical data.
Solid Pseudo-papillary tumour (SPT) of the pancreas ,an unusual cause for multi-nutritional deficiency anemia
Authors: Samarasekara S M A S M , Jayawardena A J , Aththanayake A P R D , Weththasinghe C A , Kumarasiri I
Published: June 2024

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