bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anterior shoulder stability restoration: quantifying the surgery type decision variability
Authors: Joskowicz Leo , Chaimi Avichai , Beyth Shaul , Gross Moshe , Safran Ori
Published: December 2024

Methods

We retrospectively collected 51 shoulder CT scans from 44 patients. Two senior and one junior orthopaedic shoulder surgeons created manual annotations of the glenoid best-fit circle and the maximum distance between the best-fit circle and the glenoid contour. Computed GBL annotations and measurements were obtained with our method. The GBL % ratio was computed from the resulting measurements.

The inter-observer variability on the surgical decision of Bankart vs. Latrajet with the 13.5% % ratio cut-off threshold was determined as follows. Each surgeon chose for each scan the required surgery based on their manual annotations. The agreement/disagreement between the surgeons and the effect of replacing the threshold with an interval was then derived. The effect of the selection of the best-fit circle and of the largest radial distance between the glenoid contour and the best-fit circle was determined by presenting four options to the surgeons: the manual annotations of each surgeon and the computed annotation with their respective GBL deficiency %. Each surgeon then chose one of the annotations.

Results

In the 20 cases in which the GBL % ratio was < 5% or > 25%, all three surgeons agreed on the surgical procedure. For the remaining 31 cases, they disagreeded in 13 cases (42%). When the GBL cut-off of 13.5% was replaced by the interval 12.0-16.5%, the disagreement disappeared. In only ~30% of the cases, the surgeons chose their own annotation. The computed annotations were selected by all at least as often as those of the junior surgeon.

Conclusion

The established GBL % ratio cut-off of 13.5% may lead to significant discrepancies between surgeons regarding the type of surgery to be performed. Replacing it by the interval 12.0-16.5% may improve decision making by helping identify borderline cases for which there is no consensus. The computed GBL % ratio is within the observer variability and may thus be reliably used to save time and increase decision consistency.
Mixed Reality Improves 3D Visualization And Spatial Awareness Of Bone Tumors In Orthopaedic Oncology
Authors: Wong Kwok-Chuen , Wong Christie On-Yiu , Sun Yan Edgar
Published: December 2024

Introduction

In orthopaedic oncology, computer navigation and 3D-printed guides facilitate precise osteotomies only after surgical exposure[1,2]. Mixed Reality is an immersive technology merging real and virtual worlds, and users can interact with digital objects[3]. Through Head-Mounted Displays, surgeons directly visualize holographic models that overlay tumor patients in their physical environment before surgeries start. Clinical reports of MR application are limited, and no data in orthopaedic oncology.

Methods

Between July 2021 and January 2024, we retrospectively reviewed 24 bone tumor patients undergoing surgeries. A holographic application was created using patients’ 2D medical images. In the conventional 2D method (Figure 1A), the surgeon studied 2D images and mentally overlaid the virtual 3D models onto the patients’ bodies. In the MR method (Figure 1B), the surgeons directly visualized 3D holograms on the patients’ bodies via HMD. Both methods were used to clinically assess the same patient. The surgeon completed 1) a Likert-Scale (LS) questionnaire to assess his opinions on the spatial awareness of the bone structures and the effectiveness of surgical planning and 2) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) score to evaluate the surgeons’ cognitive workload. The results of the two methods were compared using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.

Results

The Likert-scale questionnaire revealed that the 3D holograms in the MR technology group were more effective than the Conventional 2D group. For the cognitive workload for preoperative clinical assessment, the MR technology group received significantly lower “mental”, “performance” and “frustration” scores; however, they received significantly higher “physical demand” and “effort” ratings than the Conventional group.

Discussion and Conclusion

MR technology improved 3D visualization and spatial awareness of bone tumors in patients’ anatomies and may facilitate surgical planning before skin incisions in orthopaedic oncology surgery. The results concurred with the first case series of MR applications during orthopaedic surgery [4]. With less cognitive load and better ergonomics, surgeons can stay focused on the patients and surgical tasks while keeping their hands free and sterile to manipulate virtual objects [5]. Further studies can investigate whether MR technology guides and replicates surgical plans.
Whole-body skeletal muscle assessment using lower extremity CT images.
Authors: Kono Sotaro , Uemura Keisuke , Soufi Mazen , Iwasa Makoto , Takashima Kazuma , Hamada Hidetoshi , Otake Yoshito , Sato Yoshinobu , Okada Seiji , Sugano Nobuhiko
Published: December 2024

Assessment of the loss in skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is often quantified by measuring the skeletal muscle index (SMI) through dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). However, as SMI measurement is not always performed in the clinical setting, we aimed to develop and verify a system that predicts SMM loss from the CT images of the lower extremity that were acquired for the preoperative assessment of hip surgery.

Sixty female patients with hip diseases who underwent CT and a whole-body DXA scan were retrospectively analyzed. Using an automated CT segmentation model of each muscle, muscles of the lower extremities were segmented and classified into three groups: gluteal muscles, muscles above the knee joint, and all lower extremity muscles. The relationship between the total muscle mass of the three groups and DXA-measured lean mass was assessed. Further, the SMI of the three groups was calculated, and their diagnostic performance in predicting sarcopenia (SMI < 5.4 kg/m2) was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis.

Strong correlations were observed with lean mass and SMM of gluteal muscles (r = 0.82, p < 0.01), above the knee joint (r = 0.90, p < 0.01), and of all lower extremities (r = 0.94, p < 0.01). The area under the curves for each region were 0.93, 0.90, and 0.96, respectively.

Our findings suggest that lower extremity CT scans with limited regions of interest may serve as a viable method for predicting whole-body SMM loss, indicating the possibility of diagnosing sarcopenia from such CT images.
Supplementation of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peels flour as a prebiotic in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Fadillah Riska , Agustina Agustina - , Pagoray Henny , Saptiani Gina , Reynalta Ricko
Published: December 2024

Red dragon fruit peels (Hylocereus polyrhizus) are an organic waste that has not been widely used with nutrients such as fibre, carotene, calcium phosphorus, vitamin B and vitamin C as antibacterial and antioxidant. This research was conducted to analyze the addition of red dragon fruit peel flour as a prebiotic for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fingerling of tilapia with an average size of 17.76 ± 1.35 g were reared for 30 days in an aquarium with a volume of 30 L. The fish were fed three times a day at satiation with treated feed, namely P0 0%; P1 5%; P2 10%; and P3 15% dragon peel flour kg-1 of feed. Each treatment was repeated three times. Parameters observed included the number of lactic acid bacteria in the gut of fish, growth performance, survival rate and haematological parameters. The results showed that the highest number of lactic acid bacteria at P3 was 5.38 log CFU mL-1, the absolute weight growth was 12.60 g, and the specific growth rate was 1.87% day-1. Supplementation of red dragon fruit peel flour did not affect the survival rate of tilapia, which ranged from 73.33- 80.00% and the haematological parameters showed a normal range. Based on this, red dragon fruit peel flour has the potential as a prebiotic in tilapia up to a dose of 15% kg-1 of feed.Keywords: Dragon Fruit Peels Flour; Growth Performance; Hematological Parameters; Prebiotics; Tilapia
OPTIMIZING EVENT MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: THE UNFILTERED CONNECT APPROACH
Authors: Shokeen Seema , Singh Pooja , Tomar Vinita , Jain Akshat , Sharma Raghav
Published: December 2024

This research paper presents the development and evaluation of "Unfiltered Connect," a user-friendly web application designed to streamline event management processes in college settings. The aim was to create a centralized platform that allows stakeholders, including students and professors, to easily connect with college societies, view and register for upcoming events, access detailed reports of past events, and receive timely event updates. An initial review conducted with randomly selected college students and professors yielded overwhelmingly positive feedback [17]. Reviewers praised the web application's functionality and expressed their willingness to adopt it in their institutions. Key features appreciated by reviewers included the convenience of a unified platform for all event-related activities, such as event browsing and registration. Unfiltered Connect was developed using industry-standard front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring its longevity and future-proofing. The application outperforms its competitors by offering enhanced functionalities, including the ability to view past event highlights, register for events, and contact Core Members of specific societies via telephone for inquiries or concerns. The findings highlight the feasibility and effectiveness of Unfiltered Connect in meeting the needs of college stakeholders for efficient event management. The web application demonstrates its potential to revolutionize event-related processes by providing a comprehensive and user-friendly platform. The development team remains committed to addressing future requirements, ensuring ongoing improvements and relevance of Unfiltered Connect.
ROLE OF BHARATIYA GYAN TRADITION IN MODERN CONCEPT OF ARTHASHASTRA
Authors: Gupta Rakesh Kumar
Published: December 2024

The Indian knowledge tradition has always emphasized the interconnectedness of social, political, and economic systems, viewing them as a unified whole and developing them in a progressive manner. A key component of this tradition is Arthashastra, a significant text written by Chanakya (Kautilya), which provides an in-depth analysis of economic and political policies in ancient India. This ancient text, although written centuries ago, continues to be relevant in modern times, particularly in discussions related to social and economic development. In this research paper, the concepts of Bharatiya Arthashastra are analyzed in the context of modern economics, highlighting its relevance in contemporary economic thought. The paper demonstrates how the ancient ideas of Arthashastra have seamlessly integrated key modern concepts like social justice, sustainable development, and inclusive growth. By connecting these traditional teachings with current economic practices, this research emphasizes that the principles outlined by Kautilya were not only pragmatic but also forward-thinking. They addressed the need for a balance between economic prosperity, social welfare, and political stability, principles that continue to guide policy-making today. The paper ultimately underscores the enduring value of Bharatiya Arthashastra in shaping modern economic strategies for development. Bharatiya Gyan Parampara ne He understood social, political and economic systems together and developed them in a progressive manner. Arthashastra, a treatise written primarily by Chanakya (Kautilya), analysed the economic and political policies of his time. Even today the book is seen as a pillar of social and economic development. In this research paper, the economics of the Indian knowledge tradition has been understood by linking it with the concepts of modern economics, and its role has been analyzed. This paper shows how Indian economics has contributed to social justice, sustainable development, and inclusive growth. As I have included today's concepts in my thoughts.
Organik Sofralık Yumurtalarda Bazı Kalite Özellikleri ile Et ve Kan Lekesi Oluşumu Arasındaki İlişkiler
Authors: Şeremet Çiğdem , Güler Hüseyin Cem
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, organik tavuk yumurtalarında et ve kan lekesi görülme sıklığını belirlemek, multinomial lojistik regresyon analizi kullanarak bu lekelerin oluşumuna etki eden faktörleri incelemek ve çeşitli yumurta kalite özellikleri arasındaki fenotipik ilişkileri saptamaktır.
Materyal ve Metot: Deneme materyalini, Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde üretilen organik yumurtalar oluşturmuştur. Bu amaçla, 9 farklı üreticiye ait toplam 188 adet kahverengi kabuklu yumurtada, kalite analizleri yapılmış ve et ve/veya kan lekeleri belirlenmiştir.
Bulgular: Çalışmada değerlendirilen yumurtaların önemli bir kısmında (%63.043) et ve kan lekesi bulunduğu ve leke yoğunluğunun çeşitlilik gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Regresyon analiz sonuçlarında, yumurta ağırlığı ve sivri uç kalınlığının et lekesi oluşumu üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olduğu görülmüş ve ağırlık arttıkça yoğun leke görülme olasılığının azaldığı belirlenmiştir. Kan lekeli yumurtalarda tek anlamlı farklılık yumurta ağırlığı için “az lekeli ve yoğun lekeli” grubunda saptanmıştır. Ayrıca, yumurta kalite özellikleri arasında önemli fenotipik ilişkiler belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Yumurta ağırlığı ve sivri uç kalınlığının leke yoğunluğunu etkileyebileceği, özellikle yumurta ağırlığındaki artışın et ve kan lekesi oluşumunu azaltma eğiliminde olduğu saptanmıştır.
The challenges of implementing carbon tax in Indonesia
Authors: Harefa Meilinda Stefani , Lumban Gaol Vebry M. , Sihombing Halomoan , Simanjuntak Sri Ida Royani , Hutabarat Prans Hotmaringan
Published: December 2024

Carbon taxes have proven to be an effective economic instrument in reducing carbon emissions in countries such as Finland, Sweden and Singapore. These countries have not only succeeded in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also utilised this policy to encourage the transition to clean energy while creating sustainable economic incentives. However, in Indonesia, the implementation of carbon tax has been delayed several times. This study aims to analyse the factors that cause delays in the implementation of carbon tax in Indonesia and expected to provide practical and applicable recommendations to ensure that the carbon tax can be effectively implemented by 2025. This research uses a qualitative approach. Thematic analysis is used to analyse data by reducing various qualitative data to find relevant and meaningful patterns in accordance with the research objectives. The factors that become obstacles in the implementation of carbon tax in Indonesia are unfinished regulations, readiness of digital infrastructure and technology, company dependence on fossil energy, and consideration of Indonesia's economic conditions. Specifically, the gap in digital monitoring technology still under development in terms of funding and human resources represents a significant barrier, causing Indonesia to lose momentum in integrating a low-carbon economy.
Oficina de Física para estudantes com dificuldade de aprendizagem no ensino médio em Parintins/AM
Authors: Gomes Edilson Barroso , Meireles Franciane Souza , Amoedo Francisca Keila de Freitas , Beltrão Isabel do Socorro Lobato , Azevêdo Bianca Maria Pereira de
Published: December 2024

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O ESTUDO DO SURGIMENTO DAS PATOLOGIAS NO INTERIOR DAS RESIDÊNCIAS DECORRENTE DA MÁ EXECUÇÃO DOS SERVIÇOS DE ENGENHARIA: CAUSAS E SOLUÇÕES
Authors: Martins Victória Maria Albuquerque , Ferreira Daiane Araújo , Aquino Kelson Melo de
Published: December 2024

A patologia na construção civil estuda as manifestações de problemas estruturais, como fissuras, rachaduras e infiltrações, que comprometem a qualidade e a durabilidade das edificações. Este estudo bibliográfico tem como objetivo identificar as principais causas do surgimento dessas patologias no interior das residências, decorrentes, em grande parte, da má execução dos serviços de engenharia, e apresentar soluções preventivas e corretivas para esses problemas. A metodologia adotada baseou-se em pesquisas em artigos e estudos científicos que abordam o tema. Os resultados demonstraram que as patologias mais recorrentes estão associadas à falta de planejamento, fiscalização e uso inadequado de materiais. Intervenções realizadas por profissionais qualificados, como engenheiros civis, são fundamentais para a correção dos danos. Além disso, ressalta-se a importância de manutenções preventivas e corretivas, do uso de materiais de qualidade e da capacitação da mão de obra como fatores essenciais para evitar manifestações patológicas. Conclui-se que a busca por qualidade na execução dos projetos e a harmonia entre todas as etapas do processo construtivo são indispensáveis para garantir a durabilidade das edificações.
INTERVENÇÕES DA TERAPIA COMPORTAMENTAL DIALÉTICA PARA O TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO DE PERSONALIDADE BORDERLINE: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Pessoa Pedro Henrique Ponte
Published: December 2024

Podemos compreender o Transtorno de Personalidade Borderline como um padrão generalizado de considerável instabilidade que tem início na adolescência no que se refere a relações interpessoais, bem como no que diz respeito a autoimagem e os afetos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar as principais intervenções do treinamento de habilidades em DBT para o transtorno de personalidade borderline (TPB). As buscas foram realizadas utilizando as seguintes combinações com os respectivos descritores e marcadores booleanos: (1) “Terapia Comportamental Dialética” AND “Transtorno de Personalidade Borderline”; (2) “TCD” AND “TPB” (3) “Dialectical Behavior Therapy” AND “Borderline Personality Disorder” e (4) “DBT” AND “BPD” nas bases de dados PubMed, Bvs e Scielo. Dos 823 artigos encontrados nas bases consultadas, 18 artigos foram selecionados após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão e realizada a análise. Os resultados apresentados nos estudos sugerem que o treinamento de habilidades em DBT traz impactos positivos para pacientes com TPB, como a redução de sintomas, menor dificuldade de regulação emocional, diminuição de ansiedade, sintomas de depressão, redução do uso de psicofármacos, entre outros benefícios. Conclui-se percebendo a necessidade de mais pesquisas brasileiras, pois artigos encontrados são em sua maioria inglês, e em seus estudos mostraram a comprovação científica da DBT no tratamento de transtorno de personalidade
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Las habilidades en la enseñanza de la historia en primaria en el Plan y programas de estudio de 1993 en México
Authors: Jiménez Martínez Alejandro Arturo , Farfán Mejía Enrique , Moguel Vera Mayra Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

Para el Plan y programas de estudio de 1993 de educación primaria, los estudiantes debían desarrollar habilidades y nociones que permitieran pasar de la memorización a la resolución de problemas de la vida cotidiana. Este artículo es parte de una investigación más amplia que estudia a las habilidades desde la perspectiva de la historia de conceptos, para identificar los cambios y permanencias que este concepto ha tenido en los planes y programas de estudio de primaria de los años 1993, 2011, 2017 y 2022. La investigación pretende explicar cómo el término “habilidades” es propuesto por la autoridad educativa en los planes de estudio, cómo se aplica en los libros de texto y cómo se lo apropian los profesores de educación primaria en su práctica docente. En este texto nos concentramos en la irrupción del concepto habilidades en el Plan y programas de primaria de 1993, en específico analizamos las repercusiones que esto tuvo en la propuesta de la autoridad educativa respecto a la enseñanza de la historia. Primero mostramos en qué aspectos de índole internacional se fundamenta su uso en el mundo; luego se analiza el Plan y programas de estudio de 1993 para mostrar las características de su inclusión; por último, se analiza el caso específico de la aplicación de las habilidades o nociones en la enseñanza de la historia.
Un olvido historiográfico: el maestro de novicios entre los dominicos novohispanos, siglos XVI y XVII
Authors: Mora Reyes María Fernanda
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo brindar un panorama general sobre un tipo de instructor que, pese a su trascendencia, ha quedado prácticamente olvidado por la historiografía: el maestro de novicios de las órdenes religiosas en Nueva España. El estudio se hará, específicamente, para los dominicos de la provincia religiosa de Santiago de México durante los siglos xvi y xvii. Primero se expondrá cómo era la educación de los frailes dominicos y cuáles fueron los noviciados que fundó la provincia; posteriormente se explicarán los contenidos y métodos de enseñanza utilizados por este instructor; finalmente, se examinarán las implicaciones que tuvo en esta provincia la transformación del maestro de novicios en un oficio que brindaba importantes remuneraciones.
Perspectives of travelers on fundamental marketing techniques in Pondicherry Tourism
Authors: Ranjani Priya S  , Netra Prakash B
Published: December 2024

The Pondicherry tourism provides interest in cultural tourism, spiritualism, 'wellness' holidays, eco-tourism and rural tourism would tend to favour Pondicherry Tourists. It’s provided the state can avail of the opportunities offered to maximize its natural advantages in these areas but it is observed that regional linkages, connectivity, accommodation. This study examined Perspectives of Travelers on Fundamental Marketing Techniques in Pondicherry Tourism.
Understanding the Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Co-infection: A Comprehensive Review of Immunopathological Dynamics and Pandemic’s Disruption in TB Services
Authors: Alya Rahma Putri Rizanda  , Manik Retno Wahyunitisari  , Laksmi Wulandari  , Brian Eka Rachman
Published: December 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge worldwide and its incidence has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The interaction between TB and COVID-19 poses significant risks to patients, leading to increased morbidity and complicating treatment strategies as both diseases share similar clinical manifestations, such as respiratory symptoms and immune effects. As the global health system continues to grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on existing infectious disease frameworks, it is imperative that researchers engage in research focused on understanding TB co-infection and COVID-19. The primary aim of this literature review is to contribute to the development of knowledge about the pathogenic etiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, immunopathology of TB and COVID-19 co-infection, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in TB services.
Reliability assessment of mobile pumping units
Authors: Ahmadov Ali Hikmat Soltan Ahmad
Published: December 2024

An analytical formula for determining the mathematical expectation and variance is derived . functions reliability mobile pumping units, allowing evaluate residual development With taking into account their technical condition at the start of the next process. An analytical expression was determined For definitions mathematical expectations And differences V safe functions, which allows mobile pumping units to calculate the residual period at the beginning of the process taking into account its technical condition. The problem of trouble-free operation of mobile pumping units at any point in time taking into account their technical condition requires a new approach to assessing the level of reliability in order to ensure uninterrupted performance of the function as intended. Analysis of work in this area shows that to date their technical condition at the time of the start of operation is not taken into account. Therefore, when assessing the failure-free function, it is necessary to take into account that the mobile pumping unit at the time of its entry into operation has some random operating time “ η ” , preceding the moment of the start of the next operation. In other words, the mobile pumping unit begins to function with varying degrees of risk of failure.
The above indicates the need to conduct a calculation assessment of the level of failure-free operation of mobile pumping units before its operation. The importance of assessing the random time of a mobile pumping unit , taking into account some developed random operating time, dictates the need to develop new calculation models for their definition. Below is a mathematical formulation and solution to this problem.
According to the obtained results of the statistical study, the type of the considered probability function of failure-free operation of the mobile pumping unit obeys the Weibull distribution law. Then the probability of failure-free operation is expressed as a pump that has worked without failure for a time, according to the stated requirement, will still function for u time, i.e. until the moment of time , characterizing the moment of failure. Then, the probability of this event, according to the definition of the conditional distribution function /1/: the average time before failure, under the condition we denote by .
Knowledge and attitudes of students’ midwives regarding establishment and function of Birth Centers in Greece.
Authors: Tzela Panagiota  , Lambrou Paraskeui  , Kleanthi Gourounti
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The initiative to establish Birth Centers in Greece was driven by the recognized need for family-centered health services that enhance the natural aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. These centers aim to provide safe and supportive environments for expectant mothers, staffed by skilled professionals, primarily midwives.
Aim: This study explores the attitudes and knowledge of midwifery students regarding Birth Centers, evaluating their readiness to support and work within such settings, which promote less interventionist birthing practices.
Materials and Methods: A closed-ended questionnaire was administered to midwifery students at the University of West Attica in 2014 and 2024. Responses were analyzed to assess changes in perceptions over time regarding the role and benefits of Birth Centers. Data were coded and analyzed using statistical software to ensure robust comparison and confidentiality.
Results: The study involved 190 respondents, showing a significant endorsement of Birth Centers, with high agreement on their benefits for reducing cesarean rates and enhancing maternal satisfaction. However, there was a noted decline in the preference for working in out-of-hospital settings and a decrease in the perception of Birth Centers' economic benefits to the public health system.
Conclusion: While the majority of midwifery students recognize the value of Birth Centers, there is a shift towards more cautious acceptance and a notable decline in the interest in pursuing long-term careers in such settings. These findings highlight the need for continuous education on the efficacy and management of Birth Centers and may influence future healthcare policies and training programs.
A Europeização de Portugal entre Guerras
Authors: Junqueira Lopes Quintino Manuel
Published: December 2024

Este livro parte de um enorme desafio: trazer à área da história científica institucional em Portugal o primeiro estudo detalhado da Junta de Educação Nacional (1929-1936), uma instituição central para o entendimento do papel que as ciências, numa acepção extremamente ampla (incluindo humanidades, direito e excluindo apenas artes), tiveram na agenda político-científica do Estado-Novo. E, não restam dúvidas, o autor é muito bem sucedido neste propósito.

Assim, em estreito diálogo com historiadores do mesmo período histórico, o autor deste livro oferece ao leitor, nas páginas que se seguem, um estudo ímpar, abrangente e sistemático da política científica da Junta de Educação Nacional que, estou certa, marcará de forma indelével estudos futuros.

É pois, uma leitura incontornável para todos os que se interessam pela história científico-institucional em Portugal.

- Ana Simões | Centro Interuniversitário de História das Ciências e Tecnologias, Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa (in Prefácio)
Ser Uma Marca - Construindo uma presença digital de Sucesso
Authors: Ezequias Stover Eduardo
Published: December 2024

O livro é dedicado ao estudo das marcas na sua dimensão estratégica e operacional. Neste contexto,
procura abordar as temáticas dos atributos da marca, desde o processo da sua concepção, construção, comunicação e o seu valor associado. Recorrendo as teorias tradicionais da marca aos conceitos modernos
num contexto da internet e evolução do mercado, pretende evidenciar que a marca é um bem intangível com valor tangível. A abordagem da marca é feita desde a marca dos produtos à marca pessoal simultaneamente que será uma forma pragmática de despertar os leitores para a relevância e para a importância da marca pessoal, enquanto técnica de comunicação persuasiva para o mercado de trabalho e o mercado de consumo. Procura, ainda, mostrar que a marca pessoal, tal como a marca de produto ou marca institucional, visa a adesão do público às questões enunciadas e que a mensagem deverá ser adequada às circunstâncias (objetivos propostos) e ao público, havendo, também, um cuidado com o estilo e a forma de produzir elementos atrativos e cativantes, que simultaneamente terão de revelar credibilidade (da fonte/marca) e coerência.
Safim
Authors: Rocha João , Themudo Barata Filipe , Neno Ana , Branco Correia Fernando , Rhouma Fouad
Published: December 2024

Arquivos de Cidades (Ar.C) é uma coleção constituída por um conjunto de monografias dedicadas a várias cidades localizadas em três diferentes continentes e como projeto científico e editorial, Ar.C foca as vivencias históricas e contemporâneas que se estabelecem em torno do património construído de influência portuguesa nesses lugares. Pretende divulgar o conhecimento desses territórios através do cruzamento de textos de diversos autores, através de elementos cartográficos, e do uso da fotografia como instrumento capaz de captar memórias e um quotidiano que se pretende descodificar.
Ar.C descreve cidades transformadas, por vezes musealizadas, com monumentos em ruína, com espaços de migrações e de êxodos rurais, metamorfoses de espaços percorridos por viajantes, fotógrafos, geógrafos, colocando a temporalidade do historiador em diálogo com a (in)temporalidade da arquitetura. Cidades onde se exprimiram desejos de impérios e de colonizadores em forma de arquitetura, e nas múltiplas condições de influência e de necessária sobrevivência. Arquivos e Cidades, são assim dois termos que se inter-relacionam no palco da “pós-memória”, num mapeamento coletivo que se ambiciona possibilitador de um renovado olhar num presente em mutação.
A pesquisa para Ar.C foi realizada em vários arquivos nacionais e internacionais, e o fundo documental do arquivo do Serviço Internacional da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian constitui um dos denominadores comuns de investigação para as cidades que constituem a coleção. O primeiro volume de Ar.C é dedicado à cidade de Safim, situada na costa ocidental de Marrocos.
The Protection of Transgender Workers in China: Between Law and Society
Authors: Fappani Valeria
Published: December 2024

Transgender individuals in China are marginalized for existing beyond the binary. While repression has lessened, considerable challenges remain, particularly with legal recognition, such as mandatory gender-affirming surgery. Despite the lack of ad hoc legal protections for sexual and gender minorities, landmark cases like Mr. C and Gao v. Dang Dang have provided some protection to transgender workers. This article uses Queer Legal Theory to examine the legal challenges transgender workers face in China, analysing legislative developments and social perceptions that shape their experiences.
Sosyoekonomik performansın analizi: Türkiye düzey 2 bölgesi
Authors: Örtlek Zekiye
Published: December 2024

Bölgelerin sosyoekonomik performanslarındaki gelişmeler sosyal ve ekonomik yönden önemli etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Sosyoekonomik performans, bölgelerin ekonomik büyüme, eğitim düzeyi, işgücüne katılım oranı, gelir dağılımı, ticaret, turizm gibi faktörleri içermektedir.
Çalışmanın amacı, çok kriterli bir yaklaşımla Düzey 2 Bölgesi’nin sosyoekonomik performanslarını karşılaştırabilecek bir yaklaşım geliştirilmiştir. Bu amaçla, değerlendirme kriterlerinin ağırlıklarının hesaplanmasında, CRITIC ağırlıklandırma yöntemi kullanılmış olup uygun çözümün seçilmesi için karar verme yöntemlerinden COPRAS tekniğini temel alan bir metodoloji önerilmiştir. Uygulamada Türkiye’nin Düzey 2’de yer alan yirmi altı bölgesi, altı kriter (kişi başına GSYH, turizm, eğitim, işgücüne katılma oranı, yoksulluk oranı, Gini katsayısı) göz önünde bulundurularak değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda CRITIC yöntemine göre 2018-2022 yılları arasında ağırlığı en yüksek çıkan kriter yoksulluk oranı iken; en düşük olan kriterler ise genel olarak eğitim ve turizm kriterleri olmaktadır. Ayrıca COPRAS yöntemine göre ise 2018-2022 yılları arasında en yüksek performansa sahip bölgelerin TR61, TR10 ve TR32; değişkenlik göstermeyen en düşük performansa sahip bölgenin TRA2 olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Önerilen yaklaşım gerek sosyoekonomik kriterlerin önem dereceleri gerekse de alternatiflerin seçimi konusunda değerlendirme yapılmasına olanak sağlayacaktır.
Sınıf öğretmenlerinin yapay zekâ kaygılarının farklı değişkenler açısından incelenmesi
Authors: Arı Sinan
Published: December 2024

Yapay zekâ konusu her geçen gün hızla gündemde yerini almaktadır. Bu araştırma ile de sınıf öğretmenlerinin yapay zekâ kaygılarının cinsiyet, öğrenim düzeyi, meslekî hizmet süresi, günlük internet kullanma süresi ve yapay zekâ ile ilgili haberlerin takip edilme durumu değişkenlerine göre incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Bunun için araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Türkiye’nin çeşitli yerlerinden gönüllü 310 sınıf öğretmeni ile gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmada veriler, Wang ve Wang (2019) tarafından geliştirilen, Akkaya, Özkan ve Özkan (2021) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan “Yapay Zekâ Kaygı (YZK) Ölçeği” aracılığı ile toplanmıştır. “Google Forms” aracılığı ile toplanan veriler SPSS 23.00 programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada sınıf öğretmenlerinin yapay zekâ kaygı düzeyleri hususunda kararsız olduğu, kadın sınıf öğretmenlerin yapay zekâ kaygı düzeylerinin erkeklere göre daha yüksek olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Öğrenim düzeyi, meslekî hizmet süresi, günlük internet kullanma süresi ve yapay zekâ ile ilgili haberleri takip etme durum değişkenlerine göre ise sınıf öğretmenlerinin kaygı düzeylerinde anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Özel eğitim öğretmen adaylarının işitme kayıplı öğrencilerle gerçekleştirdiği öğretmenlik uygulaması hakkında görüşler
Authors: Büyükköse Duygu , Turan Zerrin , Tozak Ezgi
Published: December 2024

Araştırma, öğretmenlik uygulamasını işitme kayıplı öğrencilerle gerçekleştiren özel eğitim öğretmen adaylarının uygulama sürecine ilişkin görüşlerin incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu amaçla bir işitme engelliler ilkokulunda uygulama yapan özel eğitim öğretmen adayları, aynı okulda görev yapan ve öğretmen adaylarından sorumlu işitme engelliler sınıf öğretmenleri ve yine bu öğretmen adaylarından sorumlu özel eğitim alanında çalışan öğretim elemanı ile yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada öğretmen adaylarının ders planları ve materyalleri de değerlendirilmiştir. Öğretmenlik uygulamasında aday öğretmenlerin ders gözlemi, ders anlatmaya hazırlık, ders anlatma, öz değerlendirme yapma, geri bildirimleri uygulama gibi sorumlukları olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öğretmenlik uygulamasının öğretmen adaylarına ders planı yazma, materyal hazırlama, öğrencilerle iletişim kurma, işaret dili öğrenme konularında katkılar sağladığı görülmüştür. Öğretmenlik uygulama sürecinin bu katkılarına karşın öğretmen adaylarının ders planı ve materyali geliştirme, öz değerlendirme yapma ve geri bildirimleri uygulama, işaret dili kullanımı gibi konularda çeşitli güçlükler yaşadıkları belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcıları öğretmenlik uygulamasında ortaya çıkan sorunların nedenleri ve bu sorunlara yönelik çözüm önerileri hakkında görüşler ortaya koymuşladır. Bulgular alanyazın çerçevesinde ele alınmıştır.
Logistic Infrastructure, Informational Technology and Crop Production: Role of Food and Crop Production in Economic Miseries
Authors: Mehar Muhammad Ayub
Published: December 2024

This study examines the impacts of logistic facilities and infrastructure on crop and food production, inflation, and unemployment rates. It concludes that improvement in logistic facilities is an important significant and robust element of food and crop production growth. The logistic infrastructure improves employment in direct and indirect ways. Empirical evidence does not favor subsidies, tax exemptions, and credit to the private sector for crop production and food security enhancement. The study recognizes the importance of information technology for food and non-food crop production growth. Moreover, information technology improves the employment opportunities. These findings are based on 14 years data of 187 countries, while fixed and common effect models have been applied to estimate the parameters.
A Qualitative Study on the Tax Amnesty Perception of Income Taxpayers: The Case of Türkiye
Authors: Püren Serap
Published: December 2024

Tax amnesty, which is not regulated in the Tax Procedure Law, has been implemented from time to time since 1924. Tax amnesty, which is seen as an urgent source of income for governments, can have positive or negative consequences for taxpayers. It is understood from the literature that the opinions on tax amnesty practices are divided into two as positive and negative and that there is no full consensus on the subject. The study aims to concretize the theory with a qualitative analysis of the participant opinions covering five different types of taxpayers subject to income tax. For this purpose, content analysis was used in the qualitative study and for this analysis, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five groups of taxpayers subject to income tax (commercial, agricultural, self-employment income, real estate capital income, wage earners) and the results were analyzed with the QSR Nvivo program. Although the analysis results do not present surprising results, they concretely reveal the opinions of income taxpayers on tax amnesty through direct quotations. The results showed that tax amnesties frequently implemented by governments cause taxpayers to expect a new amnesty and cause tax compliance to deteriorate, and are perceived as unfair and unjust by taxpayers who fulfill their tax obligations. In this sense, it was revealed from the qualitative analysis results that taxpayer opinions support the negative view in the theory and literature on tax amnesty practices, but they may accept tax amnesty to revive the economy during or after economic, political or financial crises. In addition to contributing to the literature by focusing on taxpayer opinions in order to concretize the views in the theory and literature on tax amnesty, the qualitative study also draws attention to the need for tax policies to be implemented for a more equitable application of tax amnesties perceived as unjust and offers suggestions.
C60 fullerene helps restore muscle soleus contraction dynamics after achillotomy-induced atrophy
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Nozdrenko Dmytro , Bogutska Kateryna ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Pampuha Іhor ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Petrovsky Mykola ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Prylutskyy Yuriy ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: December 2024

Background. The search for new means that would effectively influence the pathological consequences of muscle immobilization is an urgent priority request of modern biomedicine. Previously, the positive effect of water-soluble C60 fullerenes, as strong antioxidants, was established on the background of muscle ischemia, mechanical muscle injury, and other muscle dysfunctions. These carbon nanoparticles have been shown to reliably protect muscle tissue from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Materials and Methods. The biomechanical parameters of muscle soleus contraction of rats were studied by simulating non-functioning hind limbs using a clinical model – a rupture of the Achilles tendon (achillotomy). Muscle contraction parameters, namely the maximum contraction force and muscle force impulse, were determined on the 15th, 30th, and 45th days after initiation of atrophy using tensometry. As a therapeutic nanoagent, daily oral administration of C60 fullerene aqueous solution at a dose of 1 mg/kg was used throughout the experiment.
Results. Previous registration of muscle soleus contraction force when applying 1 Hz stimulation lasting 1800 s with three pools revealed a decrease in maximal force responses after 15, 30, and 45 days of atrophy. The 45th day after atrophy is considered to be the limit for the fastest recovery of the muscle after immobilization, the further process takes place over several months. In all the tests performed, the therapeutic admini­stration of water-soluble C60 fullerenes (dose 1 mg/kg) an increase in biomechanical parameters was recorded (maximum force of contraction – the change in the form of the “stimulation – force contraction” dependence is a consequence of the development of the pathological process in muscle and the muscle force impulse, which allows assessing the performance of the muscular system after a long-term immobilization), by approximately 29–49±2 % for the maximum contraction force and by 21–37±2 % for the muscle force impulse compared to the atrophy group for 15, 30 and 45 days.
Conclusions. The obtained results indicate the prospects of using water-soluble C60 fullerenes, which can alleviate pathological conditions in the muscular system that arise from skeletal muscle atrophy due to immobilization.
Relation of soybean productivity to the functioning of the symbiotic and photosynthetic apparatuses
Authors:   Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine, Vorobey Nadiya , Kukol Kateryna ,   Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine, Pukhtaievych Petro ,   Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine, Kots Sergii ,   Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine, Kiriziy Dmytro ,   Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2024

Background. Increasing the yield of soybean necessitates the maintenance of a high protein level in seeds, and therefore the process of fixing atmospheric N2. Seed inoculation with soybean nitrogen-fixing bacteria is known to improve N2-fixation and soybean grain yield. At the same time, the introduction of new nodule bacteria strains into preparations for soybean inoculation requires the study of their influence on the main interconnected physiological processes that form the basis of leguminous plants productivity – N2-fixation and photosynthesis. The aim of the work was to study the relationship of vegetative growth and grain productivity of soybean inoculated with new nodule bacteria Bradyrhizobium japonicum strains of different functional activity with the plants’ symbiotic and photosynthetic apparatuses functioning.
Materials and Methods. The research was carried out on symbiotic systems created with soybean plants (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) of the Almaz variety and nodule bacteria B. japonicum strains: analytically selected PC09, and recombinant strains B157, B201, D45, D52 (pSUP5011::Tn5mob) and C30 (pSUP2021::Tn5) from the N2-fixing microorganisms museum collection of the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics NAS of Ukraine. Research methods – microbiological, biochemical and physiological, statistical analysis.
Results. It was found that the N2-fixing activity (NFA) of nodules formed by B. japoni­cum PC09, D45, D52, B157 and B201 strains at the stage of 3 true leaves exceeded the NFA of nodules formed by Tn5-mutant C30 by 1.6–4.0 times, and at the stage of budding–beginning of flowering – by 4.2–6.2 times. Highly active strains also differed from each other in NFA, although to a lesser extent than with strain C30. On the basis of a comparative analysis of the physiological indices of soybean inoculated with B. japonicum strains of different activity, close positive linear correlations were found between NFA, photosynthetic rate, and the biological and grain productivity of plants.
Conclusions. The results obtained indicate that the higher the nodulating and NFA of rhizobia in the symbiotic system soybean–Bradyrhizobium japonicum, the higher the functional activity of photosynthetic apparatus formed by plants. This provides a more complete genetic potential release of soybean crop productivity.
First record of Dryudella lineata Mocsáry, 1879 (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) on the territory of Ukraine
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Pytel-Huta Sophia
Published: December 2024

Background. Dryudella sp. is a Holarctic genus, which includes 58 species. The majority of them, however, 29 species in particular, are common in Palearctic. On the territory of Ukraine the genus was represented by four species, collected in the Eastern, Southern and Central Ukraine. The biology of the genus has been insufficiently studied; its certain aspects having been studied only for a few representatives of the genus.
Materials and Methods. A specimen of a wasp was captured with the help of an entomological net using the method of selective catching on the territory of the Hrabunske department of Nature Reserve “Rivnenskyi” (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250256988). The species of the wasp was identified using appropriate descriptions and keys. The biotope in which the wasp was captured was identified with the help of the National Catalogue of Biotopes of Ukraine.
Results and Discussion. A new species of wasp of the genus Dryudella was registered in the territory of Ukraine – Dryudella lineata Mocsáry, 1879 of the family Crabronidae (Apoidea: Crabronidae: Astatinae). The specimen female D. lineata was captured in July 2024 in the territory of Nature Reserve “Rivnenskyi”, in a pine forest in a sandy area. D. lineata is a rare and scarce species of wasp. It has only been recorded in the territory of eight countries.
Conclusions. First discovery of D. lineata in Ukraine, in particular in Nature Reserve “Rivnenskyi”. The sample was inventoried (E20 – 3375) and stored in the entomological collection of the Zoological Museum of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.
Sending a message - References to the military and Golden Age in the coinage of Carausius
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Vasile Cosmin-Mihai
Published: December 2024

Ancient coins, especially during the Roman Empire, were a good way to convey a message throughout the territory (or sometimes to a well-chosen audience) and make yourself known as an emperor, as well as making your achievements known. The third century was a period in which the western part of the empire tried twice to separate from the central authority, the institutions of the empire being imitated. The monetary issues of Carausius, one of the last usurpers from the end of the third century, impressed by the various messages inspired by Virgil's verses, but also by the large number of monetary types, compared to other usurpers. This paper represents a part of my Bachelors thesis and aims to present some results from a statistical point of view of the coin types that express a message regarding the military power of Carausius, and references to the Golden Age.