bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preenchendo lacunas sobre girinos (Amphibia: Anura) da Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais
Authors:   , Fraga Letícia Soares
Published: October 2023

O conhecimento acerca da fase larval dos anfíbios ainda é limitado. Historicamente, há uma discrepância entre o número de descrições e estudos envolvendo anuros adultos quando comparado com aqueles relacionados aos girinos. Parte dessa desproporção pode ser explicada pela dificuldade de identificação das espécies durante a fase larval, já que muitas vezes girinos de espécies diferentes podem ser bastante parecidos. Existem combinações de características que, quando bem observadas, são ferramentas úteis para distingui-los, mas para que isto ocorra é necessário o acesso a descrições confiáveis. Evidencia-se assim a importância do desenvolvimento de estudos que contribuam para o reconhecimento das espécies e, consequentemente, possibilitem o crescimento do conhecimento envolvendo a fase larval dos anuros. Visto isto, no presente trabalho, são expostos novos dados sobre girinos da Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais, sudeste do Brasil. Apresentamos três artigos contendo a descrição larval das espécies: Thoropa bryomantis, Physalaemus feioi e Leptodactylus barrioi. A primeira espécie, T. bryomantis, se encontra distribuída através da região norte da Serra da Mantiqueira no domínio da Mata Atlântica, região sudeste do Brasil; anteriormente identificada como T. lutzi foi recentemente descrita com base em caracteres acústicos e morfológicos. A segunda espécie, P. feioi, com localidade-tipo “Mata da Biologia” no município de Viçosa, Minas Gerais, e com distribuição na Serra da Mantiqueira, era anteriormente associada à espécie P. olfersii. A última espécie, L. barrioi, foi coletada no município de Cataguases, cerca de 80km de sua localidade-tipo em Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro; essa espécie pertence ao grupo de espécies L. fuscus, complexo L. mystaceus, foi descrita após uma revisão do complexo, porém o estudo não envolveu a fase larval. Para ambas descrições foram analisados caracteres morfológicos, morfométricos e coloração, e para T. bryomantis caracterizamos também a morfologia oral interna. Palavras-chave: Larvas. Morfologia. Descrições.
Variação morfológica, acústica e história natural da rã-de-corredeira Hylodes lateristrigatus (Baumann, 1912)
Authors:   , Oliveira Leandro de Avelar
Published: October 2023

O gênero Hylodes Fitzinger, 1826 compreende 26 espécies de rãs encontradas predominantemente encontradas na Mata Atlântica e restritas a ambientes lóticos do Brasil. Estas espécies são divididas em quatro grupos, H. glaber, H. mertensi, H. nasus e H. lateristrigatus, que são distinguidos por suas características morfológicas. Essa classificação tem sido pouco efetiva devido à similaridade morfológica entre as espécies, tornando sua identificação difícil. Essas rãs são encontradas em áreas geograficamente limitadas devido à especialização de seus habitats. Um exemplo é H. lateristrigatus, cuja distribuição abrange os estados do Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo e Minas Gerais, mas ainda pouco conhecida em relação à sua história natural, ecologia, bioacústica e forma larval. Este estudo caracterizou H. lateristrigatus usando dados morfológicos, morfométricos e acústicos de populações de diferentes localidades. Foram analisados 31 exemplares e oito amostras de vocalizações de anúncio. As análises revelaram variações morfológicas e acústicas entre as populações, mas também mostraram sobreposição nas características. Indivíduos de Santa Rita de Jacutinga apresentaram tamanhos menores e características vocais distintas. A pesquisa também descreveu detalhadamente a morfologia externa da espécie e registrou o primeiro caso de sinalização visual para defesa territorial. Os resultados indicam que as populações estudadas pertencem ao mesmo táxon. Além disso, foi observado que H. lateristrigatus possui um repertório de sinalização visual desconhecido até então, destacando a importância de estudos comportamentais de sinais visuais para compreender a história natural dos anfíbios, especialmente para grupos que apresentam evidências de comunicação visual, como a família Hylodidae. Espera-se que essas informações contribuam para futuras pesquisas sobre a taxonomia, ecologia e comportamento das espécies de Hylodes e auxiliem na conservação desses importantes anfíbios. Palavras-chave: Hylodidae. Taxonomia. Mata Atlântica. Morfologia externa. Bioacústica.
THE STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF NON-STOICHIOMETRIC CADMIUM SELENIDE THIN FILMS
Authors: Ali Abdullah Omar , Dabban Mehdi A. , Kotb H. Mahfoz
Published: October 2023

Non-stoichiometric CdxSe100-x (x=10, 20, 30 at. %) alloys were prepared by melt-quenching technique, while thin films of these alloys were prepared by vacuum thermal evaporation technique. The Differential thermal analysis (DTA) results showed that the composition affects the characteristic temperatures, for instance, the glass transition, and peak crystallization temperatures. X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) of the as-deposited films confirmed its amorphous nature except for films with x=30 at. %. These results were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations and correlated to the rigidity percolation threshold of the lattice. Furthermore, XRD patterns indicated that amorphous structures transformed into crystalline structures for annealed thin films at 423 K for 30 minutes. The microstructure parameters (crystal size, microstrain, and dislocation density) of both Se and CdSe phases were calculated for annealed films. The temperature dependence of dark d.c. conductivity of thin films was studied in the temperature range (300-500 K). The electrical measurements results showed two types of conduction mechanisms. Conduction is due to extended state in the temperature range (370-500 K) and variable range hopping in the temperature range (300-370 K). Moreover, in the high temperature range, the results indicate the validity of Meyer-Neldel rule (MNR) in the studied samples.
ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF SOME PLANTS USED IN YEMENI HERBAL MEDICINE
Authors: Fartwat Nohad Mohammed Saeed , Salem Khaled Nasher Qahtan
Published: October 2023

Capparis cartilaginea Decne.; Vachellia nilotica subspecies Indica (Benth) Kyal & Boatwr.; Fagonia paulayana J. Wagner & Vierh., are medicinal plants used in traditional Yemen medicine for the treatment a variety of infectious and non-infectious diseases. These plants were selected to evaluate their potential antifungal activity. To determine antifungal activity and phytochemicals in the leaves, and total vegetative extracts of three medicinal plants used in traditional Yemeni medicine for the treatment of various disease like rheumatism, piles fever, skin diseases and snake bite. Plant extracts from three species, namely Capparis cartilaginea, Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica, and Fagonia paulayana, were prepared using ethanol and water. The extracts were tested for their antifungal activity against Candida species isolated from vaginal specimens of women. Phytochemical screening was also performed to identify various constituents in the extracts. The antifungal susceptibility testing was carried out following standard guidelines, and Amphotericin B was used as a reference antifungal agent. The study aimed to evaluate the potential of these plant extracts as natural remedies for Candida-related infections. The study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of plant extracts from Capparis cartilaginea, Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica, and Fagonia paulayna against Candida fungal isolates from vaginal specimens. Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica (Ethanol Extract) showed significant inhibitory effects against Candida species, while Capparis cartilaginea and Fagonia paulayna (both Ethanol Extracts) had limited inhibitory activity. Further research is needed to explore the therapeutic potential of Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica as a natural antifungal agent. Extracts of Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica demonstrate notable inhibitory effects against Candida species isolated from vaginal samples. This research points to the potential for using extracts of the Vachellia nilotica subsp. Indica plant as a natural remedy for Candida-associated infections.
دراسة تصنيفية لجنس Indigofera من الفصيلة البقولية Fabaceae في جبل إرف، مديرية المقاطرة، محافظة لحج، اليمن
Authors: Saif Azmi Abdulmatloob Ahmed , Almosanif Esmail Mohammed Ghalib
Published: October 2023

تناولت الدراسة الحالية جنس الـ Indigofera في منطقة جبل إرف مديرية المقاطرة، محافظة لحج، اليمن، خلال الفترة من أغسطس 2020 حتى يوليو 2023م، أسفرت الدراسة عن تواجد 6 أنواع نباتية وهي: I. amorphoides، I. arabica، I. articulata، I. coerulea var. occidentalis، I. hochstetteri و I. spinosa اثبتت الدراسة ان طبيعة النمو والصفات المورفولوجية والثمرية ذات قيمة عالية في التعريف والتصنيف لأنواع جنس Indigofera. وعند تحليل الارتباط الجغرافي للأنواع المسجلة في منطقة الدراسة وجدت معظمها تنتمي للمنطقة السودانية – الزامبيزية والصحراء العربية السندية. من خلال تحليل شكل الحياة وجد أن النباتات فوق سطحية Chamaephytes كانت سائدة في منطقة الدراسة.
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Persepsi Harga Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Pada First Media Di Sidoarjo Utara
Authors: Nugraha Tegar Zakaria , Soebiantoro Ugy
Published: October 2023

Kepuasan pelanggan yaitu tingkat perasaan, penilaian pelanggan terhadap produk maupun layanan yang di terimanya. Pelanggan puas dapat mendukung bisnis dimasa depan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk dapat mengetahui bagaimana kepuasan pelanggan First Media di Sidoarjo Utara dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pelayanan dan persepsi harga. Dalam penelitian ini, analisis SEM berbasis Partial Least Square (PLS) merupakan metode yang diterapkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, terdapat 72 orang sebagai sampel penelitian, serta pengambilan sampel non probability sampling dengan purposive sampling yang digunakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa 1) Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan First Media di Sidoarjo Utara 2) Persepsi Harga berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan First Media di Sidoarjo Utara
Rheology of Superabsorbent Polymer-Modified and Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Cement Paste with Silica Fume: Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Dilbas Hasan
Published: October 2023

A composite's rheology can be changed by adding superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and basalt fibers and using silica fume. This study aimed to investigate the effects of these components on the viscosity and shear stress parameters of the paste. The proportions of the components were varied, with SAP content ranging from 0.01% to 0.03%, basalt fiber from 0% to 0.50%, silica fume (micro silica) at 15%, and water content from 0.40 to 0.50. Response surface methodology was used to optimize the mixture proportions, and the rheological properties of the resulting pastes were characterized using a rheometer. Results showed that the addition of SAP and basalt fiber had a significant impact on the rheological properties of the paste, with increasing amounts of both resulting in increased viscosity and shear stress. Overall, this study highlights the potential of SAP and basalt fiber in advances of the rheology of cement paste and provides insight into the optimal proportions of these components for achieving desired rheological properties. The findings of this study could be useful in developing high-performance concrete with enhanced rheological properties, which could have a wide range of applications in the construction industry. In addition, 0.50% BF, 0.01% SAP, and 0.445 water-to-cement were found as optimum proportions regarding the rheology of the cement paste.
De retinaloslating in verzekeringsgeneeskundig perspectief
Authors: Wellens L. , Du Bois M.
Published: October 2023

Retinal detachment in the perspective of insurance medicine

The purpose of this guideline is to support the insurance medical advisor in the check-up and guidance towards the return to work of patients suffering from retinal detachment. This guideline, based on the current state of science, may help the medical advisor to anticipate on a possibly delayed or prolonged recovery and to promote timely reintegration. A flowchart was designed to support the evaluation process by recognizing alarm signals for a delayed recovery.
Analysis of the Potential Impact of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on the Nigeria Economy.
Authors: Okoro Agwu Sunday , Fadima Yusuf , Adamu Momohsanni , Kumo Abdulmajeed Bello , Ndako Joshua Adams
Published: October 2023

This paper assesses the potential impact of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on the Nigeria economy. Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model were employed on quarterly data variables, including export and import trade for the period, March 2010 – June 2020. The result validates the trade-led growth hypothesis in the case of AfCFTA and Nigeria economic growth. Showing export trade as positively related with gross domestic product in the long run, agreeing with economic theory, that export impact positively on gross domestic product. Import indicates negative effect on gross domestic product in the long run. The error correction term (ECT) coefficient indicates that at 29.14% the disequilibrium due to the shock in the previous quarters is adjusted back to the long run equilibrium in the current quarter. The study suggests that for Nigeria to truly benefit from the AfCFTA, an outward-oriented strategy should be adopted, through trade composition by switching from exports of raw materials and semi-manufactured goods to high valued-added goods. Also, the government should scale up issues of productivity in the real sector of the economy and shift from being a net importer to a net exporter of non-oil products. Our results contradict earlier observers of Nigeria, who have argued that the implementation of the AfCFTA could reduce the tariff, revenue accruals, frustrate industrialization, and promote the dumping of products on the Nigerian economy.
Influence of Technology on the Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kitui County
Authors: Nyamai Maimbu , Munga Jane , Murithi Anthony
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of technology in strategic planning on the performance of microfinance institutions in Kitui County. The study applied a correctional research design. The population for the study was 175 middle-level managers working for seven (7) microfinance institutions in Kitui County. Through stratified sampling techniques, the study obtained a sample of 122 participants for the study. The study applied questionnaires with five-point Likert questions to collect data through physical administration and electronic ways. The study also collected secondary data from the microfinance institutions, financial statements, magazines, and published and audited accounts of the company. Data gathered was analyzed by descriptive analysis using mean and standard deviation, whereas the inferential analysis was conducted by regression analysis. The study found a β of 0.610 which was associated with a t-value of 5.960 and a p-value of 0.001 between technology and performance of microfinance institutions in Kitui county. The study concluded that technology had a positive and significant influence on the performance of microfinance institutions in Kitui County. The study recommends continued investment in information security by regularly updating security protocols and staying ahead of the evolving threats to protect sensitive information. The study also recommends for organizations to leverage decision support systems in decision-making. The microfinance institutions in Kitui County should train and provide resources to their staff to maximize the benefits of these systems.
Online Banking and Technical Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Getugi Joyce Chepkoech , Osoro Cliff , Kihara Allan
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The financial sector is being revolutionized as a direct result of technological progress, with banks and other financial institutions embracing new technologies to better serve their customers online. Technological developments in the financial sector are simplifying access to financial services. The study set out to dissect the effects of Fintech on Kenya's commercial banking sector. The general objective was to establish the effect of online banking on technical efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was anchored on Theory of Constraint-Induced Innovation.

Methodology: The entire study relied on collecting empirical data and evaluating hypothesis in a positivist way. A causal-comparative research design was used in this research. The study targeted population of Seventeen Kenyan commercial banks from the first and second tiers. The analysis relied on secondary sources of information. The gathered quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Numbers, medians, and standard deviations were used to characterize the data, and frequency distributions were used to determine the sample size. Models for analyzing correlations and regressions are inferential statistics. STATA was used for the data analysis.

Findings: The study established that online banking has a positive and significant effect on technical efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The research showed that commercial banks in Kenya could benefit from investing more in their online banking systems to boost their technological efficiency.
Análise bibliométrica da produção científica sobre a gamificação no ensino de história
Authors: Farias Natália Silva , Pinto Francisco Soares
Published: October 2023

A gamificação tem se tornado cada vez mais popular como uma estratégia pedagógica em diversas áreas do conhecimento. Essa abordagem consiste em aplicar elementos de jogos em contextos de aprendizagem, com o objetivo de engajar e motivar os alunos a participarem ativamente do processo educacional. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma análise bibliométrica de publicações científicas, no banco de dados Scopus, sobre gamificação no ensino de história, identificando a evolução das produções científicas sobre o tema proposto nos últimos dez anos. O presente trabalho seguiu uma metodologia de estudo bibliométrico, que consiste na análise matemática e estatística de obras literárias em determinado campo de conhecimento, buscando identificar as comunidades acadêmicas, autores e o que leva a pesquisa por determinados temas. A pesquisa é classificada como exploratória quantitativa, utilizando como critério palavras-chave voltadas ao tema Gamificação no Ensino de História. Foram encontradas 24 publicações na base Scopus, abrangendo o período de 2013 a 2022. Após a análises, constatou-se aumento significativo no número de publicações sobre o tema nos últimos anos. A Espanha o país que mais contribuiu com publicações a respeito da temática, o Brasil apresentou um número baixo de publicações. É necessário que mais pesquisas relacionadas a gamificação no ensino de História sejam realizadas, para que se possa compreender como os jogos podem influenciar no ensino de história.
DIMENSÕES SOCIOTERRITORIAIS QUE O TURISMO DE BASE COMUNITÁRIA PODE COPRODUZIR ATRAVÉS DA GOVERNANÇA PÚBLICA / Socio-territorial dimensions that community-based tourism can co-produce through public governance
Authors: Chagas de Almeida Thiago , Luiz Emmendoerfer Magnus
Published: October 2023

O Turismo de Base Comunitária (TBC) é um modo de gestão das atividades de visitação protagonizado e autogerido pela comunidade, podendo ser um vetor para desenvolver endogenamente periferias urbanas e áreas rurais. Considerando o potencial do TBC de esculpir socialmente um determinado território, pela interação com outros atores, o presente trabalho investiga quais dimensões socioterritoriais o TBC pode coproduzir através governança pública. Isso foi feito por uma pesquisa exploratória qualitativa, realizando uma revisão integrativa da literatura. A análise dos dados se baseou na técnica análise de conteúdo do tipo temática. Dessa forma, os resultados da pesquisa indicaram que o TBC pode coproduzir quatro dimensões socioterritoriais pela governança pública: a ambiental; a cultural; a econômica; e a política. Tais resultados contribuem teoricamente para avançar na compreensão das características socioterritoriais que o TBC ajuda a promover por meio da governança. Já como implicação à prática de gestão territorial, este trabalho mostra que a participação de atores do TBC na governança pública gera benefícios para o desenvolvimento e coprodução do território endogenamente.
 
Abstract: Community-Based Tourism (TBC) is a way of managing visitation activities led and self-managed by the community, and can be a vector to endogenously develop urban peripheries and rural areas. Considering the potential of TBC to socially sculpt a given territory, through interaction with other actors, this paper investigates which socio-territorial dimensions TBC can co-produce through public governance. This was done through a qualitative exploratory research, performing an integrative literature review. Data analysis was based on the thematic content analysis technique. Thus, the research results indicated that the TBC can co-produce four socio-territorial dimensions for public governance: the environmental; the cultural; the economic; and the policy. Such results theoretically contribute to advancing the understanding of the socio-territorial characteristics that TBC helps to promote through governance. Already as an implication to the practice of territorial management, this work shows that the participation of TBC actors in public governance generates benefits for the development and co-production of the territory endogenously.
SUSTENTABILIDADE AMBIENTAL E OS RESÍDUOS DA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL (RCC): MAPEAMENTO DO DESCARTE ILEGAL DE RCC NO MUNICÍPIO DE IJUÍ - RS
Authors: Kuyven Tainara , Oliveira Tarcisio Dorn de
Published: October 2023

A construção civil é um dos setores fundamentais para o desenvolvimento econômico e social dos territórios, porém, ainda é responsável por um expressivo descarte ilegal de materiais. A sustentabilidade ambiental na construção civil traduz-se quando se faz o consumo consciente e adequado nas mais diversas etapas da obra. Uma construção preocupada com a manutenção do meio ambiente adota um conjunto de práticas que devem ser efetivadas durante toda às suas fases (concepção, finalização e destinação de seus resíduos), garantindo assim, eficiência e qualidade no processo e, consequentemente, a minimização dos impactos ambientais. A metodologia utilizada, através dos procedimentos, estrutura-se por uma revisão bibliográfica, pesquisa documental, estudo de caso e levantamento de campo. Nesse contexto, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo refletir sobre a sustentabilidade ambiental urbana, ou falta dela, à luz da construção civil, trazendo um mapeamento com demarcações de locais de deposito ilegal de resíduos da construção civil (RCC) junto à malha urbana de Ijuí/RS. Pôde-se constatar que a deposição ilegal de RCC’s em locais públicos e terrenos baldios é um fato bastante presente na sociedade ijuiense, haja vista, que foram localizados treze (13) pontos inadequados de descartes ao longo da cidade possuindo os mais diversos materiais oriundos de obras civis.
Abstract: Civil construction is one of the fundamental sectors for the economic and social development of a city, however, it is still responsible for a significant illegal disposal of materials. Environmental sustainability in civil construction is reflected when conscientious and appropriate consumption and disposal is carried out in the most diverse stages of the work, since a construction concerned with the maintenance of the environment adopts a set of practices that must be carried out throughout its operations. stages of conception, finalization and correct disposal of its residues, thus guaranteeing efficiency and quality and, consequently, minimization of environmental impacts. The methodology used, through the procedures, is structured by a bibliographic review, documentary research and case study. In this context, the present research aims to reflect on urban environmental sustainability, or lack thereof, in the light of civil construction, bringing a mapping with the demarcations of places of illegal dumping of RCC. It could be seen that the illegal disposal of construction waste (RCC) in public places and in vacant lots is a fact that is very present in Ijuiense society, given that thirteen (13) disposal points were located throughout the city, with the most diverse discarded materials.
PLANEJAMENTO ORIENTADO À ACESSIBILIDADE URBANA E SUA APLICAÇÃO EM CIDADES DE PEQUENO PORTE/ Accessibility-Oriented Planning and its Application in Small Cities
Authors: Dos Santos Fontes Pereira Bracarense Lílian , Linniker Lima Machado Sandy , Lúcia Magalhães de Oliveira Renata
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir a implementação do planejamento orientado à acessibilidade no planejamento urbano e de transportes de cidades de pequeno porte. Partindo de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, são elencadas práticas a serem adotadas, conforme características de morfologia e estrutura urbana, legislação urbanística e inserção regional, para cada sistema componente do modelo ALUTI (sistema de atividades, uso do solo e de transportes). Os resultados contribuem para ampliar a visão sobre o planejamento urbano e de transportes em cidades de pequeno porte, a partir do entendimento de suas particularidades.
Abstract: This paper discusses the application of accessibility-oriented planning in urban and transportation planning in small cities. Based on bibliographic and documental research, practices to be adopted are listed, according to morphology and urban structure characteristics, urban legislation, and regional insertion, for each component system of the ALUTI model (activity system, land use, and transportation). The results contribute to broadening the vision of urban and transport planning in small cities by understanding their particularities.
ATUAÇÃO DOS MUNICÍPIOS NÃO-METROPOLITANOS PÓS-ESTATUTO DA CIDADE: ANÁLISE DE SISTEMAS DE GESTÃO SOCIAL DA VALORIZAÇÃO DA TERRA/ Performance of Non-Metropolitan Municipalities After the City Statute: Analysis of Social Management Systems for Land Valuation
Authors: Benso Aline , Allebrandt Sérgio Luís , Mueller Airton Adelar
Published: October 2023

Após duas décadas de implementação do Estatuto da Cidade, estabelecido pela Lei Federal n. 10.257, de 10 de julho de 2001, os municípios brasileiros tiveram a oportunidade de combater a especulação imobiliária e o crescimento desordenado das cidades. A aplicação de instrumentos que possibilitam a recuperação das mais-valias fundiárias, aliado à ampliação da participação da sociedade civil na elaboração do Plano Diretor Municipal, tem sido objeto de estudos acadêmicos, denominados de gestão social da valorização da terra. Nesse contexto, os municípios não-metropolitanos têm recebido crescente atenção, à medida que se observa um aumento populacional nos polos regionais localizados no interior do país. Este estudo consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica que utiliza os termos de pesquisa "Estatuto da Cidade", "Municípios" e "Cidades médias", realizada nos bancos de dados Scielo, Web of Science e Scopus. O objetivo é identificar as características e desafios específicos relacionados à efetivação da função social da propriedade em detrimento da valorização da terra, por meio da análise de estudos publicados em periódicos sobre a atuação dos municípios não-metropolitanos.
Abstract :After two decades of implementation of the City Statute, established by Federal Law n. 10,257, of July 10, 2001, Brazilian municipalities had the opportunity to combat real estate speculation and the disorderly growth of cities. The application of instruments that make it possible to recover land value added value, combined with the expansion of civil society participation in the elaboration of the Municipal Master Plan, has been the subject of academic studies, called social management of land valuation. In this context, non-metropolitan municipalities have received increasing attention, as a population increase is observed in regional centers located in the interior of the country. This study consists of a bibliographic review that uses the search terms "Statute of the City", "Municipalities" and "Medium Cities", carried out in the Scielo, Web of Science and Scopus databases. The objective is to identify the specific characteristics and challenges related to the realization of the social function of property to the detriment of land valuation, through the analysis of studies published in periodicals on the performance of non-metropolitan municipalities.
Assessing the Speaking Skill: A Study in the Third Level Education
Authors: Nurkhofifah Mauriza Hesti , Juliani Annisa , Manik Ully , Juniardi Yudi
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to get deeper into the concept and process of speaking assessment. The assessment has a significant impact on students' learning because it plays a vital role in fostering students’ speaking capability in the learning process. Evaluating and assessing students' achievement in the learning process can give the direct impact toward students learning directly. This study focuses on the speaking assessment at the higher education level, what is the purpose of the speaking assessment, the technique and tools that is used in the assessment. The method used in this study is library research method, by collecting and identifying factual data from various sources and experts’ opinions. Researchers found from the study the purpose of speaking skill assessment is to measure the learning impact. Some techniques in conducting speaking assessment are: public speaking assessment, short and answer assessment, peer-assessment, self-assessment, direct, semi-direct, and indirect assessment, and digital formative assessment and the dynamic assessment for both direct and online or technology basis. The tools in conducting the speaking skills assessment are holistic rubric, analytical rubric, computer-based oral exams.
A Correlation Study between EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Mastery and Their Translation Ability
Authors: Ningrum Ary Setya Budhi , Dhewi Virdha Fitriana
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and their translation ability at MAN 3 Kediri. The study employed a correlational design. The present study comprised a sample of 98 students who were in the eleventh grade. The data was obtained from two specific examinations, namely a vocabulary test and a translation test. The Spearman correlation coefficient was employed to examine the data due to its non-normal distribution. The results of the study indicate that there is a correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and their translation ability in translating English text into Indonesian. There also exists a correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and their translation ability in translating Indonesian text into English. There is also a correlation between students’ ability in translating English into Indonesian and their ability in translating Indonesian text into English. It is recommended that future academics undertake the task of identifying specific factors that have an impact on an individual's ability to translate.
Motivating Mentally Retarded Students by Using the Quizizz Application
Authors: Syamsun Tosi Rut , Pahamzah John , Syafrizal Syafrizal
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate why students in a special needs school who are mentally retarded use the Quizizz application and how teachers utilize the program at special needs school (Sekolah Khusus) 01 Serang city. Case studies made up the research methodology. The instructor and mentally retarded students, a ninth-grade mentally disabled student at Sekolah Khusus Negeri 01 Kota Serang, were watched and interviewed by the researcher. According to the research's results, utilizing Quizizz in the special needs school (SKh) 01 in Serang city began with the instructor introducing or chatting with the ninth-graders about it in order for them to feel more at test using the online assessment technique. The teacher employed Quizizzes extremely useful features in the Quizizz implementation as well. The responses of students toward using Quizizz were based on an interview with mentally retarded students, which revealed that: (1) The majority of students agree that Quizizz is excited motivation, and fun and that Quizizz creates an engaging atmosphere; (2) Quizizz is interesting with lots of useful features; and (3) A competitive surroundings can be created because Quizizz has many difficult features, which encourages the students to be the top scorer on the Quizizz leaderboard. Mentally disabled pupils in English language instruction may benefit from the Quizizz application.
Evaluación e impacto del uso de dispositivos móviles en los servicios del sistema de biblioteca de la Universidad de Panamá
Authors: Pérez-Rivera Edgar Joel , Graves Evelyn , Aizprúa Alfonso Saulo , Esquivel Cindy , Von Chong Lily
Published: October 2023

En Panamá el uso de dispositivos móviles se ha incrementado exponencialmente, obligando que las instituciones educativas y las bibliotecas académicas ofrezcan material bibliográfico para este tipo de dispositivo. El objetivo de esta investigación es demostrar la necesidad de implementar soluciones móviles a los servicios del Sistema de Bibliotecas de la Universidad de Panamá. El diseño de investigación utilizando es el experimental con una aplicación pre-experimental midiendo la calidad de navegación y búsqueda en los servicios digitales ofrecidos por las bibliotecas a sus usuarios, las mediciones se le realizaron en un 90% a estudiantes de la Universidad de Panamá por ser el usuario de más presencia en las bibliotecas académicas y el porcentaje restante a administrativos y docentes, para cuantificar el nivel de satisfacción de los usuarios se utilizó como instrumentos la encuesta, enfocado en una muestra aleatoria de usuarios presente en el Campus Octavio Méndez Pereira. Los resultados señalan que los usuarios tuvieron dificultad para la navegación y búsqueda de material bibliográfico desde sus dispositivos móviles con un nivel 69% de insatisfacción para un grupo de usuarios que utilizan un 40.08% diariamente sus dispositivos para realizar búsquedas en internet.
Clubes negros no Brasil: puzzle de um campo emergente
Authors: Domingues Petrônio
Published: October 2023

O artigo apresenta a definição de clubes negros e como esse campo temático surgiu e se desenvolveu no mundo acadêmico brasileiro ao longo das décadas, adquirindo visibilidade, reconhecimento e características próprias. Em um segundo momento, o artigo sumariza os sentidos e significados polissêmicos conferidos às experiências clubistas, bem como discute as abordagens, questões, tendências e fontes que têm comparecido à agenda de pesquisa dos especialistas do campo.
Temporal Distance Issues and their Mitigation Strategies in GSD: An Empirical Study
Authors: Attaurrahman Atta ur Rahman , Janjua Uzair Iqbal , Ahmed Adeel , Madani Tahir Mustafa
Published: October 2023

GSD has several advantages that make it easier for software companies to follow this trend, like skillful workers, lower costs, and an improved marketplace. To achieve the benefits mentioned above, distributed teams must communicate effectively. Communication is a major problem for development, especially in GSD. Communication issues are classified based on temporal, geographical, and sociocultural distances. The temporal distance problem affects more GSD operations than the other hazards combined. Organizations can mitigate these obstacles and attain the desired quality by employing mitigation strategies while adhering to budget and time constraints. The authors of this study conducted a systematic literature review to identify temporal distance issues and their respective mitigation strategies to develop a conceptual framework. Additionally, a questionnaire interview with closed-ended questions was conducted. Without an empirical study, it is difficult to determine the precise relationship between temporal distance issues and mitigation strategies. The primary objectives of this study are to experimentally evaluate the proposed conceptual framework and the effects of selected risk mitigation measures. This study identified forty-four mitigation techniques and nine temporal distance challenges with a focus on a GSD-based environment, empirical research was conducted using data collected from Pakistani software companies. The findings of this study indicate, with a p-value of 0.01, that various mitigation techniques significantly impact various temporal distance issues. Based on the findings, software organizations can employ appropriate mitigation techniques to address temporal distance issues and reduce the failure rate of software projects.
Nice PC Maker: An Online Interface to build Custom PCs
Authors: Khursheed Sameer , Khan Muhammad Moiz , Das Lachman , Usmani Dr. Shazia , Afzal Dr. Uzma
Published: October 2023

A custom-built PC is assembled to cater a specific user needs. Internationally, there are many e-stores available for users which offer them to build and order their systems as per their needs. In, 2020, Pakistan observed a covid-19 lockdown and mostly international shipments are cancelled due to the pandemic. This real world situation highlighted the deficiency of local market to fulfill the demands of custom-built PC users. In this paper, we propose and design a generic architecture of an e-store (Nice PC Maker (NPM)) to facilitate users with custom-build PC option along with other added features such as pre-build system purchasing and PC components purchasing. WooCommerce product builders (wordpress) are used to implement the architectural design. We also configured this generic architecture for a local client which helpes them to increase their business and facilitates users to get their desired systems.
Stock Prediction for ARGAAM Companies Dataset
Authors: Islam Noman , Khizar Khan Salis , Rehman Abdul , Aftab Usman , Syed Darakhshan
Published: October 2023

Economic forecasting provides excellent profit opportunities and is a major motivator for most researchers in this field. In the fast-growing business world, the behavior of stock prediction is challenging for most stockholders and commercial investors. It provides benefits to investors to invest more confidently. Machine learning is an emerging technology that provides the capability to learn on its own through real-world intercommunications. Regression is the fundamental technique in machine learning which is useful for real-time applications. This paper experiments with stock price prediction effectively by using three machine learning techniques i.e. linear regression, decision tree, and support vector machine. The techniques were applied to the ARAMCO and Saudi Dairy dataset and the performance is evaluated using various parameters such as R2 value, MAPE, and RMSE. The results substantiated the hypothesis.
Consequences of Exclusive Talent Management and the Mediating and Moderating Roles of Distributer Justice and Procedural Justice
Authors: Fasih Syeda Tayyabe , Jalbani Amanat Ali , Mubarik Shujat
Published: October 2023

The study examines the effect of exclusive talent management on turnover intention, employ engagement, and perceived distributive justice. Moreover, the impact of distributive justice on turnover intention and employee engagement was examined. Further, we also assess the mediating and moderating roles of distributive justice and procedural justice. The study has collected the data through a survey questionnaire from employees of private banks in Pakistan. The private bank context is suitable for the study because it is the most emerging services sector. There is a high degree of social interaction among management, peers, and customers in providing financial services. Two hundred eighty respondents provided complete responses, and hypothesis testing was analyzed using structural equation modeling with AMOS 24. We used bootstrapping method for mediation/moderation analysis. The study found that exclusive talent management simulates distributive justice, employee engagement, and turnover intention. Our results also show that distributive justice affects employee engagement and turnover intentions. We also found that distributive justice mediates employee engagement but not the turnover intention. However, we did not find any moderating role of procedural justice. This study was limited to the banking sector of Pakistan, and other studies may explore other sectors. A comparative study between service and manufacturing may also bring further insight into the discussed phenomenon.
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Impact of Macroeconomic and social Factors on Economic Growth: Moderating role of Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Salman Syed Muhammad , Mehar Ayub , Iqbal Athar
Published: October 2023

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate how the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) affects the relationship between macroeconomic and social factors (i.e., foreign direct investment (FDI), lending rate, inflation, personal remittances, and secondary school education) and gross domestic product (GDP). We have collected the data from the World Bank from 1990 to 2019 (n=870, countries=23). The study has used statistical techniques such as regression analysis and hierarchical regression. The study found that macroeconomic and social factors (i.e., foreign direct investment (FDI), lending rates, inflation rates, personal remittance, and Secondary School Education) affect GDP. We also found that BRI moderates the association between macroeconomic and social factors with GDP. We have collected the data from the countries that have become the BRI partners by 2016. Future studies may consider using the data that have joined BRI after 2016.
Impact of Transformational and Transactional Leadership on Work Engagement with the Mediating Impact of Job Satisfaction and Emotional Regulation as a Moderator
Authors: Noor Rabia , Anusha Syeda Anusha , Rehan Muhammad
Published: October 2023

The textile sector in Pakistan significantly contributes to GDP and employment generation. Job satisfaction and work engagement in this sector are low. We examined the antecedents that directly and indirectly affect job satisfaction and work engagement. Using scales and measures used in past studies, we collected a sample of 287 respondents from four leading textile units in Karachi. We found “transformational leadership affects work engagement and job satisfaction.” Transactional leadership promotes “job satisfaction and work engagement.” Job satisfaction mediates” (i) transformational leadership and work engagement” and (ii) “transactional leadership and work engagement.” In the context of the moderating role, we found emotional regulation insignificantly moderates “transformational leadership and work engagement” and significantly moderates “transactional leadership and work engagement.” Therefore, we recommend that the textile sector use both types of leadership styles. For complex and interrelated jobs, firms may use a transformational leadership style. And for routine tasks, we recommend using transactional leadership styles.
COMO TREINADORES DE ESPORTES PARA PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA MONITORAM A CARGA DE TREINAMENTO?
Authors: Simim Mário Antônio de Moura , Penna Eduardo Macedo , Medeiros Alexandre Igor Araripe , Ferreira Renato Melo
Published: October 2023

Nosso objetivo foi investigar quais ferramentas de monitoramento da carga de treinamento são utilizadas por treinadores de esportes para pessoas com deficiência. Participaram 17 treinadores de diferentes modalidades esportivas que responderam a um questionário online contendo questões relacionadas a formação dos participantes, conceitos gerais e sistemas de monitoramento da carga de treinamento. A maioria dos treinadores (91,7%) dos treinadores indicou que ajusta a carga de treinamento em resposta à sua sessão de monitoramento modificando a intensidade e duração do treino. Os principais métodos utilizados foram a percepção subjetiva de esforço, número de sessões semanais e de exercícios específicos. As razões para utilizar este sistema de controle foram: Acompanhar as melhorias no desempenho (91,7%), gerenciar a carga de treinamento (83,3%) e reduzir lesões (75,0%). Concluímos que os treinadores de esportes para pessoas com deficiência utilizam métodos de fácil administração, eficiente em termos de tempo e de retorno de informações imediatas para monitorar as sessões de treino.
OPERAÇÕES CRÍTICAS POR PESSOAS QUE UTILIZAM O INSTAGRAM®
Authors: Lima Leonardo Silva de , Alves Denise Fick , Gonçalves Guilherme de Oliveira , Myskiw Mauro , Da Silveira Raquel
Published: October 2023

Os discursos sobre o corpo no Instagram® têm sido tema de alertas em diversos estudos acadêmicos, mas também são observadas situações nas quais as pessoas que usam essa rede social produzem suas críticas e alertas. Assim, o estudo teve como objetivo compreender a produção da generalidade de postagens indexadas pela #fechaaboca no Instagram® e as operações críticas colocadas em ação. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, tendo como referência elementos da sociologia da crítica, com base na produção de 11 casos de interlocutoras. Concluímos que a exposição de lutas e/ou sofrimentos pelo corpo magro é um imperativo de justificação relevante para a constituição da generalidade da postagem, e que, no caso das críticas, isso ocorre na relação com situações de enfrentamento de julgamentos considerados acusatórios e destrutivos.
ԲՈՒԺԱԿԱՆ ՖԻԶԿՈՒԼՏՈՒՐԱՅԻ ԴԵՐԸ ԿԵՑՎԱԾՔԻ ՇԵՂՈՒՄՆԵՐԻ ԴԵՊՔՈՒՄ / THE ROLE OF THERAPEUTIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN CASE OF POSTURЕ DEVIATIONS
Authors: DARBINYAN ANNA
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the prerequisites for correct posture, causes of postural abnormalities, the consequences resulting from them, as well as the means of treatment highlighted on the basis of the literature. The experiment was done among 60 students of the Brusov State University and it turned out that 74.1% have a deviation in posture:
The set of exercises presented in the work is effective, it was applied in the rehabilitation center «Limf» in 50 patients and gave a positive result.
СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВО МЕТОДИСТОВ С РОДИТЕЛЯМИ-ТЬЮТОРАМИ В РАКУРСЕ ПОСТРОЕНИЯ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВА НОВОГО ТИПА / COOPERATION OF METHODISTS WITH PARENT-TUTORS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF BUILDING A NEW TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL SPACE
Authors: EGHIAZARYAN GAYANE , MURADYAN CHRISTINA
Published: October 2023

As a result of the analysis of the questionnaires and tests related to the cooperation of parents-tutors and methodologists, we came to the conclusion that currently in our republic parents are not only the supporters of mother tongue learning while doing their children's homework, but they also often initiate bilingual (Armenian-English, Armenian-Russian, sometimes Armenian-Chinese, etc.) process of creating an educational space, acting as a "home" tutor. However, methodologists, practical teachers, psychologists and tutors still do not have clearly formulated and scientifically based answers to many organizational and methodological questions of this problem and guidelines for parents. The article presents some methodological guidelines to make the introduction of tutoring and mentoring institutes in our country more effective.
ՊՐՈՖԵՍՈՐԱԴԱՍԱԽՈՍԱԿԱՆ ԿԱԶՄԻ ՎԵՐԱՊԱՏՐԱՍՏՄԱՆ ՈՐԱԿԻ ԱՊԱՀՈՎՄԱՆ ՄԵԹՈԴԱԿԱՆ ՈՒՂԵՆԻՇՆԵՐ / METHODICAL GUIDELINES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF TEACHER TRAINING AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: SHAHINYAN ANI
Published: October 2023

The current challenges and development tendences of higher education dictate that higher education institutions (HEIs) should ensure continuous professional development of their teaching staff, taking into account the significant impact of teaching on the quality of education. Teaching staff members should continuously undergo trainings, the efficiency of which should be implemented by applying up-to-date methods and methodical-pedagogical approaches. In this regard, the current research provides educational-methodical bases for ensuring quality of teaching staff trainings by suggesting key methodical guidelines which can be useful for HEIs, trainers, pedagogues and other stakeholders for ensuring effective teacher trainings at HEIs.