bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dicção lírica do português brasileiro: questões aplicadas às Oito canções populares brasileiras de José Siqueira
Authors: Ramalho Marcel
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo discute a aplicação das Normas para a Pronúncia do Português Brasileiro no Canto Erudito, publicadas em 2007, às Oito Canções Populares Brasileiras, do compositor paraibano José Siqueira (1907-1985). Tendo em vista que não só essas canções, mas toda a obra de Siqueira possui forte caráter regional, é nosso entendimento que adaptações das normas são necessárias. Sugerimos aqui uma pronúncia do português brasileiro que acreditamos que trará mais credibilidade, autenticidade e expressividade à performance de tais canções. Este artigo é também um esforço consciente na luta contra o preconceito linguístico e a estigmatização de variedades linguísticas que comumente não são consideradas corretas ou apropriadas.
İmâmetin Kureyş’e Aidiyetiyle İlgili Tartışmaların Fıkıh ve Siyaset Düşüncesindeki Yansımaları: Kureyşîlik Şartına Alternatif Yorumlar
Authors: Demir Müddessir
Published: December 2024

İmâmetin dinî ahkâmın icrası ve dünyevî işlerin idaresine dönük en büyük sorumluluk makamı olarak taşıdığı önem, bu görevi üstlenecek kimselerde aranacak nitelikler hususunda titizlik gösterilmesini gerekli kılmıştır. Bu nedenle İslâm toplumunu sevk ve idare edecek kişinin hangi niteliklere sahip olması gerektiği meselesi, İslâm hukuk ve siyaset düşüncesi metinlerinde esaslı bir problem alanını teşkil eder. Meşruiyet problemleri ve yöneten, yönetilen ve yönetim ilişkileri açısından büyük önem taşıyan bu meselede, İslâm hukukçuları nasların, yerleşik mezhep kabullerinin, içtihatların ve İslâm tarihi boyunca ortaya çıkan siyasî ve toplumsal tecrübelerin ışığında birtakım şartlar tespit ederek Müslümanları yönetmeye talip olan kişinin bu şartları haiz olması gerektiğini dile getirmişlerdir. Bu şartlardan biri olan Kureyşîlik, nassa dayalı ve soyla irtibatlı bir şart olması hasebiyle diğer şartlara kıyasla ayrıcalıklı bir konuma sahiptir. Aynı zamanda imâmet bağlamındaki tartışmalarda asırlar boyunca gündemi meşgul etmesi ve özellikle siyasî iktidarın Kureyş kökenli olmayan yönetimlere geçtiği dönemlerde “meşruiyet” sorunu açısından netameli kabul edilebilecek bir mesele haline gelmesi nedeniyle de ayrı bir önem taşır. Sünnî anlayışın başlangıcından itibaren bu husustaki hâkim kabulü, halifenin Kureyş soyundan gelmesinin bir gereklilik olduğu yönündedir. Ancak zaman içerisinde özellikle Bağdat merkezli Abbâsî hilâfetinin dağılması ve Türk-Çerkez kökenli Memlükler’in tarih sahnesine çıkmasıyla birlikte Kureyşîlik şartının -ciddi bir yekûn oluşturacak nispete ulaşmasa da- bazı müelliflerce tartışmaya açıldığı anlaşılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Kureyşîlik şartını çeşitli açılardan yeniden değerlendirerek bu şartın yol açtığı meşruiyet sorunlarına alternatif çözümler sunan mezkûr yaklaşımlara odaklanmaktadır. Makalenin temel iddiası, Kureyşîlik şartının yol açtığı meşruiyet sorunlarının ulema tarafından bütünüyle görmezden gelinmediği, ayrıca bu soruna yönelik geliştirilen çözüm arayışlarının ulemanın siyasî gerçeklikleri yakından takip ederek bu gerçeklikleri yönlendirme arzusunun bir yansıması olarak değerlendirilebileceğidir.
Vehhabiliğin Temel Düşünce Esaslarının Teopolitik Analizi
Authors: Çakmaktaş Nurullah
Published: December 2024

Vehhabilik, bugünkü Suudi Arabistan toprakları içinde kalan Necd bölgesinde XVIII. yüzyılın ortalarında Muhammed b. Abdulvehhab’ın öğretileri doğrultusunda, benzerlerine İslam tarihinin muhtelif zamanlarında ve mekânlarında şahit olunan bir Selefi düşünce ekolü veya bir ıslah ve ihya hareketi iddiasıyla ortaya çıkmıştır. Fakat Vehhabilik, sonraki yıllarda kendini konumlandırdığı siyasal bağlam içinde zamanla politikleşerek kendine has dini-siyasi bir hareket hüviyeti kazanmıştır. Öyle ki yozlaştığı kabul edilen İslami anlayışın tasfiyesine yönelik üretilen Vehhabi öğreti, bu siyasal bağlamın etkisiyle siyasi boyut kazanarak Vehhabiliği dini-politik bir hareket haline getirmiştir. Bu çalışma, başlangıçta Müslümanlar arasında inanç ve dini pratikler düzleminde var olduğu düşünülen yozlaşmaya bir tepki olarak İslam’ın en saf haliyle yaşanılabilir kılınmasını amaç edinerek ihyacı bir söylemle teşekkül eden Vehhabiliğin, Suud ailesi ile kurduğu ittifakın akabinde nasıl siyasal bir karakter kazandığını, tevhid, ulu’l-emre itaat, emr-i bi’l ma’rûf ve nehy ‘ani’l münker, bid’at ve el-velâ’ ve’l-berâ’ gibi Vehhabiliğin temel düşünce esasları üzerinden gösterilmeye çalışılacaktır. Çalışma, Vehhabiliğin temel düşünce esaslarının bu ittifakla ilişkili olarak zaman içinde teopolitik bir söyleme evrildiği iddiası üzerine inşa edilmiştir. Bu iddia çerçevesinde çalışma, Vehhabiliğin belli başlı temel düşünce esaslarının zaman içinde dini anlam boyutlarının ötesine geçerek politik anlam boyutları da taşımaya başladığını göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Tourist space in radical architectures. Actif au Maroc as a paradigm
Authors: Manrique-Díaz Emili , Roig Eduardo , Seve Bruno
Published: December 2024

Tourist architecture for mass tourism in the mid-20th century questioned its design strategies, similar to the crisis of modernity. This modern architecture, with a positivist approach, objectively solved the problems of holiday accommodation. It later transformed into architecture rich in references to users' subjectivity, while also responding to contemporary utopian theoretical discourses. Radical architecture is one of the paradigms of this shift, especially in tourist architecture. It presents a diverse approach to tourist imaginaries, connecting architecture with the hedonistic nature of tourism through users' creative and bodily experiences.The Actif au Maroc project is an example of touristic proposals from the field of radical architecture. Drafted by architects Herman Grubb and Till von Hasselbach in 1971, it brought together spatial, performative, and technological proposals from actors in the Viennese radical circle, in a desert setting in southern Morocco. This research analyzes this little-documented project, linking it to contemporary experiences. It highlights the project as a reference for the formalization of contemporary tourist spaces, a field increasingly focused on sensory and playful aspects, as opposed to the representation and gaze of postmodernity.
Comprendre les sorties précoces de l’université à partir de la littérature scientifique : variables explicatives et enjeux conceptuels
Authors: Aslett Anna , Roiné Christophe
Published: December 2024

Plusieurs enquêtes empiriques se sont intéressées aux sorties précoces de l’enseignement supérieur en France, dont les taux jugés élevés préoccupent. L’objectif de cette note de synthèse est de présenter un panorama des principaux constats issus de ces études, afin de mieux comprendre les enjeux relatifs à l’abandon en première année de licence (L1) et la manière dont ils sont appréhendés dans la littérature scientifique. La synthèse est construite à partir d’une recherche documentaire non exhaustive. Les articles retenus ont été publiés entre 2007 et 2022, et portent sur le contexte français. La première partie de la synthèse s’attache à présenter les résultats relatifs aux variables explicatives de l’abandon en L1. En fonction de la manière dont le phénomène est appréhendé, ces résultats renvoient d’une part aux caractéristiques des étudiants, et d’autre part aux caractéristiques de l’institution universitaire. La deuxième partie porte sur les résultats invitant à remettre en question et à nuancer le phénomène qualifié de « décrochage » ou d’« échec » universitaire, qui interrogent la vision alarmiste qui domine dans le débat politique.
INNOVATION IN URBAN POLICY: THE EMERGENCE OF I-LABS AS INSTRUMENTS OF MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Authors: Pougy Geraldo , Prokopiuk Mario
Published: December 2024

The article explores the rise of innovation laboratories (i-labs) as tools for innovation in urban policy, addressing the complex challenges of modern cities, such as inequality, environmental degradation, and fiscal constraints. The study uses institutional analysis to examine 33 i-labs across 30 global cities, revealing their role in experimenting with collaborative and agile approaches in urban public policy formulation. Using design thinking and experimental methods, these laboratories facilitate integrating government and society, creating an environment conducive to innovation in urban policies. The results indicate that, although many i-labs have a limited lifespan, some achieve stability by becoming institutionalized, ensuring the continuity of their practices. In conclusion, i-labs can be strategic instruments for more participatory and socially responsive urban governance, contributing to locally tailored urban policies and strengthening local governments' capacity to address contemporary crises.
DA GUERRA JUSTA AO IMPÉRIO CRISTÃO: JUAN GINÉS DE SEPÚLVEDA, BARTOLOMÉ DE LAS CASAS E A TEOLOGIA POLÍTICA
Authors: Cardoso Bom Gabriel , Felipe Martins Sabino Wedster
Published: December 2024

No século XVI, o processo de conquista levou os espanhóis a se consolidarem como os primeiros europeus a ocuparem a América. O período entre 1535 e 1551, ou seja, da instituição do primeiro vice-rei da Nova Espanha, Antonio de Mendoza, até a chamada “controvérsia de Valladolid” compreende uma série de episódios que demonstram a disputa interna entre articuladores de projetos políticos distintos dentro da Corte Hispânica. Neste sentido, temos como objetivo propor uma nova forma de re-inserir o debate sobre a “guerra justa” em Bartolomé de Las Casas e em Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda dentro de uma problemática contextual própria desse período, que é a da mundialização do conceito cristão de império – e o papel que certas categorias políticas e religiosas teriam nesse processo. Para isso, nossa proposta consiste em realizar a análise histórico-religiosa da categoria de “guerra justa” no debate de Valladolid, a partir de dois referenciais teóricos: a problemática da “teologia política” e as classificações propostas por Merio Scattola (2009) para o tema no século XVI, e a análise comparativa e diferencial proposta por Nicola Gasbarro (2006, 2011, 2014) para o problema histórico do encontro cultural, desenvolvida também por Cristina Pompa (2006) e Adone Agnolin (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017).
DE 120 A 8 BAIXOS: HISTÓRIA E MEMÓRIA NA NARRATIVA MUSICAL/BI-OGRÁFICA DE LUIZ GONZAGA DE 1930 A 1946.
Authors: De Melo de Souza Mariana
Published: December 2024

A escolha do tema “DE 120 A 8 BAIXOS: História e memória na narrativa musical/biográfica de Luiz Gonzaga (1930-1989)” deu-se pelo interesse em conhecer melhor a história do cantor Luiz Gonzaga e saber porque o mesmo tornou-se conhecido como “Rei do Baião”. E, também pelo fato dele ser pernambucano assim como eu, ter saído de sua casa em busca de melhores condições de vida e após ter conquistado seu objetivo não esqueceu sua origem, isto é, tomou-se um cantor famoso, conhecido até hoje como “Rei do Baião’. Destaca-se que as músicas de Luiz Gonzaga retratam histórias da vida cotidiana dos nordestinos e, de certa forma, contribui para manter a tradição do Estado de Pernambuco conhecido como a “terra do baião”.  
 
Palavras-chave: História. Memória. Música. Rei do Baião.
LITORAL NORTE DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL DO SÉCULO XIX E O MASSACRE DA COMUNIDADE XOKLENG - POR QUE ACONTECEU?
Authors: Dos Santos Bruna
Published: December 2024

Este estudo foi realizado como parte do Trabalho de Conclusão do Curso de Licenciatura em História, finalizado no ano de 2020, pela Universidade do Vale dos Sinos – Unisinos. Teve como objetivo, analisar as obras de teóricos da economia, a fim de entender os processos de expropriação das terras indígenas que se sucederam em meados do século XIX no Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do sul. Usou como fonte a bibliografia pertinente ao tema como por exemplo obras de Karl Marx, Adam Smith, assim como de historiadores brasileiros como Lauro Pereira da Cunha e Luisa Tombini Witmann. Como resultado desta pesquisa foi possível entender como se deu a apropriação das terras gaúchas por colonizadores e imigrantes. Também as consequências nas comunidades indígenas. Por exemplo, ausência de políticas públicas que permitam a retomada das terras por esses grupos marginalizados pela História brasileira por tanto tempo.
QUILOMBOS NO RS
Authors: De Oliveira Áxsel
Published: December 2024

A história do povo negro no Brasil não é recente e, durante o processo histórico de sua constituição, ocorreram lutas, resistências e vivências que vieram a dar visibilidade e garantir direitos a esses sujeitos, que durante anos foram escravizados e estigmatizados pela sociedade da época, causando efeitos que vemos ainda nos dias de hoje. Assim, faz-se necessário discutir e analisar a questão referente ao direito ao acesso à terra para as comunidades quilombolas. Este artigo busca discutir as dicotomias entre o direito consuetudinário e o direito jurídico acerca da propriedade da terra das comunidades remanescentes de quilombo no Rio Grande do Sul. Nesse sentido, procura-se contextualizar e analisar os litígios acerca da propriedade da terra referente aos remanescentes quilombolas, avaliando os processos administrativos do Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária e os processos Judiciais, além de entrecruzar com os dados fornecidos pela Fundação Cultural Palmares e pelo Incra. Dessa forma, contextualiza-se a formação das comunidades quilombolas com o território reconhecido no Rio Grande do Sul com base no processo de ocupação da terra pós-abolição. Ainda, compreende-se como o conceito de propriedade da terra é concebido e aplicado nos processos judiciais e administrativos do Incra e quais os conflitos em torno da terra, buscando ver quais são os sujeitos envolvidos e suas inter-relações.
FONTES HISTÓRICAS, NARRATIVA TRANSMÍDIA E VIDEOGAME:
Authors: De Paula Gonçalves Max Alexandre
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar e refletir sobre a variedade de fontes históricas como um caminho metodológico para a pesquisa histórica com jogos de videogame. Ao tomarmos o objeto game como componente de uma narrativa transmídia (JENKINS, 2009), observaremos que não se trata de um produto isolado dentro do circuito mercadológico do entretenimento, mas sim de um suporte com conteúdo e públicos específicos que visam ampliar a difusão e o consumo de uma determinada história. Isso significa que o jogo de videogame no tempo presente se encontra relacionado a outras mídias e suportes para a expansão do seu universo narrativo, tais como os livros, as graphic novels, o cinema, mas também as redes sociais e plataformas de compartilhamento de conteúdos digitais e vídeos. Dessa forma, nosso propósito é demonstrar por meio da franquia “Assassin’s Creed” (2007-2022), composta por jogos de videogame e outros produtos midiáticos, a diversidade de fontes históricas e o desafio que elas lançam ao historiador em busca de compreender as estratégias empregadas pela Ubisoft, a produtora e distribuidora de “Assassin’s Creed”, na produção e difusão dessa narrativa transmídia. De modo paralelo, a nossa perspectiva é a de que esse procedimento possibilitará, posteriormente, o entendimento da intersecção dos jogos de videogame com outras mídias e suas linguagens.
PODCASTING EM MEIO A GOVERNANÇA DA INTERNET, PLATAFORMAS E CONTROVÉRSIAS
Authors: De Oliveira Ferreira Artur , Ferrari Teixeira Pollyana
Published: December 2024

Vivemos em um mundo no qual a qualidade da informação que recebemos tem um papel decisivo na determinação de nossas escolhas e ações, incluindo nossa capacidade de usufruir das liberdades fundamentais e da capacidade de desenvolvimento. Movida pelos avanços tecnológicos nas telecomunicações, manifesta-se também a proliferação de mídias sem nenhuma comprovação da veracidade do conteúdo veiculado. Muitos podcasts jornalísticos passam a adotar parte dos pressupostos da educação midiática em  conteúdos didáticos para explicar ao leitor a guerra informacional, seja no campo da segurança ou geopolítica. Neste artigo vamos nos debruçar sobre o conflito entre Rússia e Ucrânia e a governança da infodemia vigente. Para garantir uma análise mais adequada, realizou-se dois estudos de casos dos podcasts “O Mundo Em Meia Hora”, da Rádio CBN, e o “Petit Journal”, produzido pelos professores Daniel Sousa e Tanguy Baghdadi.
INDÍCIOS DA TRAJETÓRIA HISTÓRICA DO USO DO PSICOATIVO MACONHA NA CIDADE DE BOA VISTA DO RAMOS ATRAVÉS DAS EXPERIÊNCIAS E VIVÊNCIAS DE USUÁRIO(A)S NO SÉCULO XX E SÉCULO XXI.
Authors: De Jesus da Silva Rafael
Published: December 2024

A presente pesquisa, realiza um traçado acerca do psicoativa maconha, valendo-se de estudos que giram em torno da temática, como também objetiva observar as transformações históricas-sociais ocorridas na cidade de Boa Vista do Ramos, a partir da incidência da cannabis, sobre o prisma dos usuários e moradores antigos, desembocando em uma análise das transformações sociais em decorrência da maconha. Nessa perspectiva, utilizou-se da História Oral como metodologia, para traçar um panorama da trajetória do uso da maconha na referida cidade. Conclui-se que no século XX, o uso está mais relacionado à procura de relaxamento e auxílio na lida diária. Já no século XXI sua utilização é relativa à fuga de problemas sociais emergentes. Esta diferença pode estar relacionada as transformações socioeconômicas e históricas ocorridas em Boa Vista do Ramos.
UMA PROPOSTA DE GOVERNANÇA AMBIENTAL PARA O TERRITÓRIO DO ZÉ AÇÚ, NO MUNICÍPIO DE PARINTINS/AM
Authors: Muniz da Silva Charlene , Marinho dos Santos Alem Silvia
Published: December 2024

O artigo apresenta conceitos importantes para a Governança Ambiental, assim como, uma proposta de governança ambiental. Utilizou-se a análise teórico-reflexiva sobre autores e obras de referência na temática da Governança Ambiental, realizou-se, coleta de dados primários em campo, para a elaboração uma proposta de governança ambiental. No final faz-se uma projeção de alguns elementos dos aspectos das escalas, níveis e atores que poderiam envolver a governança ambiental, no território do Zé Açú, no município de Parintins, visto essa área estar passando por um processo de mudanças espaciais e socioculturais intensas, surgindo a necessidade de se pensar em ações e políticas públicas inerentes a sustentabilidade dos recursos naturais e o bem-estar da população que mora nesse lugar. Os resultados demonstram que 41% da população acredita na importância da participação como forma de promover melhorias na gestão dos ecossistemas e ajudar a resolver dilemas que possuem múltiplas escalas entre sociedade e ambiente (co-gestão adaptativa). Assim, apresentou-se questões relevantes no tocante aos aspectos da governança ambiental, em um contexto mais geral de sua aplicação, assim como, uma reflexão a nível local específico no Estado do Amazonas, tendo como delimitação geográfica o território do Zé Açu.
USO DO YOUTUBE COMO RECURSO DE ENSINO/APRENDIZAGEM NAS AULAS DE LÍNGUA INGLESA
Authors: Borges Kleiton , Medeiros Gabriela
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho buscou observar como os alunos do 8º ano do ensino fundamental, da escola Coronel Raimundo Leão, utilizam a plataforma Youtube para a aprendizagem de Língua Inglesa. Além disso, mostrar de que forma essa plataforma pode estar presente como suporte educacional em uma segunda língua, além de mostrar as dificuldades presentes no cotidiano destes estudantes e apontar caminhos para a aprendizagem dos mesmos. Nos embasamos pelos autores Baladeli e Altoé (2009) que vem explicar como o Youtube pode despertar o interesse dos alunos para a aprendizagem, e Souza (2012) que explica que atrelar método e metodologia podem tornar o ensino mais atrativo. A pesquisa foi feita através de estudo de caso de abordagem qualitativa durante dois dias. Foram percebidas algumas dificuldades como para falar em inglês, na leitura de texto e também na escuta devido a não prática em sala de aula, decorrida de uma falta qualificação profissional da professora e da falta de interesse da mesma em trazer melhorias para o ensino de inglês.  Mesmo com as dificuldades, os aprendizes participam melhor das aulas quando se têm uma didática que saia da monotonia e do que eles estão acostumados. Após a aplicação do plano de ensino, foi possível observar que os alunos estavam mais motivados e inteirados com a aula, mostrando que o novo chama a atenção deles e faz com que gostem de participar das aulas.
Palavras-chaves: Youtube; Ensino-Aprendizagem; Língua Inglesa.
Research in Arm Joints Rotation Angle Estimation Through Mechanomyography Signal and Broad Learning System
Authors: Bai Yu , Guan Xiao Rong , Li Hui Bin , Cheng Shi , Zhang Rui , He Long
Published: December 2024

This study presents a methodology for the extraction of Mechanomyography (MMG) signals and their subsequent application in estimating the rotational angles of the shoulder and elbow joints. To mitigate modal aliasing artifacts during the extraction of MMG signals, an enhanced version of the Complete Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition with Adaptive Noise (denoted as ICEEMDAN) has been introduced. Comparative analysis of ICEEMDAN and six decomposition algorithms revealed that ICEEMDAN yielded the lowest envelope entropy at 8.033. Consequently, the ICEEMDAN algorithm effectively isolated MMG signals from the raw acceleration signals, achieving an optimal balance between maximizing artifact rejection and minimizing signal distortion. To mitigate the economic burden associated with the training of estimation models, the Broad Learning System (BLS) has been introduced. This system facilitates iterative training through the incremental addition of nodes to both the feature layer and the enhancement layer, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the training process. The estimation precision of the BLS model was enhanced through the optimization of its parameters via the application of the Slime Mould Algorithm (SMA). This investigation revealed that the typical center frequency for MMG ranged between 10 and 100 Hz. Moreover, the estimation model founded on the SMA-BLS technique exhibited a minimum coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.971. This model effectively estimated the rotational angles of the shoulder joints.
Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Fire Framework in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE
Authors: Omar Musab , Mahmoud Abdelgadir
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this paper is to improve the fire management system framework in the Emirate of Sharjah by using artificial intelligence. After evaluating the current performance and proposing improvements through artificial intelligence (AI), 16 components were identified to implement the integration with AI to increase efficiency, reduce human intervention, mitigate fire hazards, and decrease fire accidents in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Analysis of Social Networks in High-Impact Information and Communication Journals: Adoption, Use and Content Curation
Authors: Cascón-Katchadourian Jesús , Guallar Javier , Artigas Wileidys
Published: December 2024

The use of social media to disseminate academic content is increasing, particulary in scientific journals. This study has two main objectives, first explore the use of social networks by high-impact academic journals in two different SJR categories (Library and Information Sciences and Communication), and second, analyze the content curation carried out by the world's most influential journals in both areas. The research methodology followed the Ferran-Ferrer et al. (2017) classifications, which is descriptive with a quantitative approach regarding the items studied. The study finds that COM journals have a stronger social media presence than LIS journals, and X dominates in both categories and regions as the top social network, with significant instances as the only platform. On the other hand, content curation was found to a high degree in both areas, especially in the LIS area (93% vs 80% COM). The study highlights that both COM and LIS journals primarily focus on promoting recent articles, with COM diversifying content more than LIS. In terms of the content curation techniques used in both areas, the majority are abstracting and summarizing.
Private Forest Owners’ Priorities and Motives for Voluntary Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Lithuanian Private Forests
Authors: Lukmine* Diana , Mizaras Stasys
Published: December 2024

This article focuses on analyzing the priorities and motives of private forest owners in the voluntary protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. The Delphi sociological method was applied to determine these priorities and motives in Lithuania. Twenty-nine experts answered questions about the attitudes of Lithuanian private forest owners towards voluntary private forest protection models and types of protection contracts, possible environmental protection instruments, the need for compensation for losses due to forest management restrictions in protected areas, the share of protected forests, factors determining the intention to protect forests, motives for voluntary forest protection, the "crowd-out” effect, sources of compensation for losses, the effectiveness of biodiversity and ecosystem protection mechanisms in forests applied in Lithuania and factors that reduce them. According to the experts, Lithuanian private forest owners have chosen fixed-term and permanent protection contracts with compensation. The main motive for forest protection is monetary compensation for losses due to restrictions on forest activities.
Urban Regeneration of Universal Expos’ Ex-Sites. Case Study of Seville
Authors: Simo Attila , Anghel Anamaria Andreea , Frigura-Iliasa Flaviu Mihai , Dogaru Elvis Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The capacity of exhibitions to transform a city covers a large period. Long before its celebration, the exhibition is already quite present in the city's daily life through its planning, organizational activities, and the need for mobility of citizens. The complex is transformed into a unique scenario for architecture, diversity, technology, mobility, and culture during the event itself. After the exhibition is over, work continues with the architectural transformations necessary to reconfigure the place into one that responds to the needs of the city and its inhabitants. The collateral actions of urban development through exhibitions involve the regeneration of different areas of the city, such as emblematic areas, and the reconfiguration of its operational systems such as transport, telecommunications, various networks, etc. Seville is an important case study because it housed two exhibitions that had a major influence on the development of the city: the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and the Universal Seville Exposition of 1992. This paper presents the situation of urban regeneration of those areas of Seville (Spain) and some original future developments related to the integration of ex-expositions’ sites into the life of a modern city.
Detailed Modeling of Surface Plasmon Resonance Spectrometer Response for Accurate Correction
Authors: Araguillin-López Ricardo David , Méndez-Cevallos Angel Dickerson , Costa-Vera César Augusto
Published: December 2024

This work identifies and models the inline devices in an experimental surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy setup to determine the system’s transfer function. This allows for the comparison of theoretical and experimental responses and the analysis of the dynamics of the components of an analyte placed on the sensor at the nanometer scale. The transfer functions of individual components, including the light source, polarizers, spectrometer, optical fibers, and the SPR sensor, were determined experimentally and theoretically. The theoretical model employed Planck’s law for the light source, manufacturer specifications for some components, and experimental characterization for others, such as the polarizers and optical fibers. The SPR sensor was modeled using characteristic matrix theory, incorporating the optical constants of the prism, gold film, chromium adhesive layer, and analyte. The combined transfer functions created a comprehensive model of the entire experimental system. This model successfully reproduced the experimental SPR spectrum with a similarity greater than 90%. The system’s operational range was also extended from 400-700 nm to 400-1000 nm, constrained by the signal-to-noise ratio at the spectrum’s edges. The detailed model allows accurate correction of the measured spectra, which will be essential for further analysis of nanosuspensions and molecules dissolved in liquids.
Comparative Analysis of Sensors for Human Health: Wearable, Non-Continuous, and Non-Contact Monitoring Devices
Authors: Guarducci Sara , Jayousi Sara , Caputo Stefano , Mucchi Lorenzo
Published: December 2024

The increasing demand for personalized healthcare, particularly among individuals requiring continuous health monitoring, has driven significant advancements in sensor technology. Wearable, non-continuous monitoring, and non-contact sensors are leading this innovation, providing novel methods for monitoring vital signs and physiological data in both clinical and home settings. However, there is a lack of comprehensive comparative studies assessing the overall functionality of these technologies. This paper aims to address this gap by presenting a detailed comparative analysis of selected wearable, non-continuous monitoring, and non-contact sensors used for health monitoring. To achieve this, we conducted a comprehensive evaluation of various sensors available on the market, utilizing key indicators such as sensor performance, usability, associated platforms functionality, data management, battery efficiency, and costs-effectiveness. Our findings highlight the strengths and limitations of each sensor type, thus offering valuable insights for the selection of the most appropriate technology based on specific healthcare needs. This study has the potential to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers, contributing to a deeper understanding of existing user-centered health monitoring solutions.
A Digital Twin Approach for Soil Moisture Measurement with Physically Based Rendering Simulations and Machine Learning
Authors: Parewai Ismail , Köppen Mario
Published: December 2024

Soil is one of the most important factors of agricultural productivity, directly influencing crop growth, water management, and overall yield. However, inefficient soil moisture monitoring methods, such as manual observation and gravimetric in rural areas, often lead to overwatering or underwatering, wasting resources and reduced yields, and harming soil health. This study offered a digital twin approach for soil moisture measurement, integrating real-time physical data, virtual simulations, and machine learning to classify soil moisture conditions. The digital twin is proposed as a virtual representation of physical soil designed to replicate real-world behavior. We used a multi-spectral rotocam, and high-resolution soil images were captured under controlled conditions. Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials were created from this data and implemented in a game engine to simulate soil properties accurately. Image processing techniques were applied to extract key features, followed by machine learning algorithms to classify soil moisture levels (wet, normal, dry). Our results demonstrate that the Soil Digital Twin replicates real-world behavior, with the Random Forest model achieving a high classification accuracy of 96.66\% compared to actual soil. This data-driven approach conveys the potential of the Soil Digital Twin to enhance precision farming initiatives and water use efficiency for sustainable agriculture.
Factors Influencing FinTech Adoption Among Bank Customers in Palestine: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model Approach
Authors: Hurani Jamal , Abdel-Haq Mohammed Kayed
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the factors influencing FinTech adoption among bank customers in Palestine using an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Through quantitative research, three factors—FinTech awareness, brand recognition, and trust—were assessed. A survey of 683 respondents analyzed using PLS-SEM in SmartPLS software tested eight hypotheses linking awareness, trust, and brand with TAM’s ease of use, usefulness, and FinTech adoption. All hypotheses were supported. Recommendations suggest banks and policymakers focus on FinTech awareness, education, and cybersecurity. Banks are encouraged to boost FinTech investments to retain and grow their customer base.
Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cell Stability by TCO Layer Presence Beneath MACl-Doped Perovskites
Authors: Song Minkyu , Kim Jinyoung , Kim Gyu Min
Published: December 2024

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology, yet their stability under environmental stressors remains a critical challenge. This study examines the substrate-dependent degradation mechanisms of perovskite films and evaluates the role of me-thylammonium chloride (MACl) incorporation. Devices fabricated on ITO and glass substrates exhibited markedly different stability behaviors under high-humidity conditions. ITO substrates delayed the phase transition from the black α-phase to the yellow δ-phase due to stronger sub-strate-film interactions and reduced defect densities, while glass substrates facilitated rapid deg-radation through moisture infiltration and grain boundary instability. MACl incorporation en-hanced the initial crystallinity and optoelectronic properties of the perovskite films, as evidenced by superior power conversion efficiency and photon absorption. However, residual MACl under humid conditions introduced structural instability, particularly on glass substrates. To address these challenges, a fully coated ITO structure, referred to as the Island Type design, was proposed. This structure eliminates exposed glass regions, leveraging the stabilizing properties of ITO to suppress moisture infiltration and prolong device durability. The findings provide a compre-hensive understanding of the interplay between substrate properties and material composition in PSC stability and highlight the potential of structural optimizations to balance efficiency and durability for commercial applications.
Semi-Autonomous Stair Climbing Control for an Articulated Mobile Robot by Propagating a Single Backward Wave
Authors: Nakajima Mizuki , Fukui Kosuke , Tanaka Motoyasu
Published: December 2024

This paper proposes a control method for semi-autonomous stair climbing using an articulated mobile robot. Stair-climbing motion is achieved by propagating a single backward wave along the body of the robot. The robot moves forward by shifting a part of the body lifted from the step (the elongating part) from front to back. Semi-autonomous stair climbing is accomplished by automatically determining when to shift the elongating part backward based on the relative position between the step and the robot. Furthermore, we developed an actual robot that can measure the relative position between itself and the environment to climb stairs semi-autonomously. The developed robot is equipped with several short-range sensors on the lower part of its body, which can measure the relative distance between the robot and the stair tread surface. The effectiveness of the proposed control method was verified by simulations using a physics simulator and by experiments with the developed robot.
Automatic Generation of Dynamic Arousal Expression Based on Decaying Wave Synthesis for Robot Faces
Authors: Ishihara Hisashi , Hayashi Rina , Lavieille Francois , Okamoto Kaito , Okuyama Takahiro , Osuka Koichi
Published: December 2024

The automatic generation of dynamic facial expressions to transmit the internal states of a robot, such as mood, is crucial for communication robots. In contrast, conventional methods rely on patchwork-like replaying of recorded motions, which makes it difficult to achieve adaptive smooth transitions of the facial expressions of internal states that easily fluctuate according to the internal and external circumstances of the robots. To achieve adaptive facial expressions in robots, designing and providing deep structures that dynamically generate facial movements based on the affective state of the robot is more effective than directly designing superficial facial movements. To address this issue, this paper proposes a method for automatically synthesizing complex but organized command sequences. The proposed system generated temporal control signals for each facial actuator as a linear combination of intermittently reactivating decaying waves. The forms of these waves were automatically tuned to express the internal state, such as the arousal level. We introduce a mathematical formulation of the system using arousal expression in a child-type android as an example, and demonstrate that the system can transmit different arousal levels without deteriorating human-like impressions. The experimental results support our hypothesis that appropriately tuned waveform facial movements can transmit different arousal state levels, and that such movements can be automatically generated as superimposed decaying waves.
Operational Verification of a Parallel Open/Closeable Forceps Tip Mechanism for Forceps-Type Mini-PET
Authors: Hayashi Hiroto , Kawamura Kazuya , Ito Shigeki , Takahashi Miwako , Yamaya Taiga
Published: December 2024

Forceps-type mini-positron emission tomography (mini-PET) has been proposed as an intraoperative device for examining metastatic lymph nodes in the treatment of esophageal cancer. Although this forceps-type mini-PET detects cancer by radiation measurement, the scissor-like tip of the device affects the measurement accuracy. Therefore, to improve the detection sensitivity of the forceps-type mini-PET without depending on the operator, we fabricated a forceps tip mechanism using a parallel-link for parallel opening and closing motions, and verified the parallel motion and the force required for opening and closing. Consequently, we confirmed parallel motion from the opening and closing widths of the tip detectors. In addition, we confirmed that the forces required for opening and closing were significantly smaller than those required for the conventional mechanism.
Bagaimana Pandemi Covid-19 Memengaruhi Political Budget Cycle: Kasus Kerugian Daerah di Indonesia
Authors:   Program Studi Magister Perencanaan Ekonomi dan Kebijakan Pembangunan, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Indonesia, Radityazeni Yoga
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh pandemi Covid-19 terhadap political budget cycle pada tahun politik pilkada yang diikuti oleh petahana serta mengidentifikasi pengaruhnya terhadap kerugian daerah di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa political budget cycle terjadi pada saat menjelang pilkada ditandai dengan proporsi belanja hibah dan bantuan sosial yang mengalami perubahan lebih tinggi dibandingkan tahun selain pilkada. Sedangkan sebaliknya, pilkada yang dilaksanakan pada masa Pandemi Covid-19 tahun 2020 justru secara signifikan mempengaruhi terjadinya perubahan proporsi kerugian daerah menjadi lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan tahun-tahun lainnya.
Direct Estimation of Alcohol-Attributable Fractions for Suicide in the United States, 2021
Authors: Robitaille Julien , Rehm Jürgen , Kaplan Mark S. , Kilian Carolin , Llamosas-Falcón Laura , Lange Shannon
Published: December 2024

Objectives. To estimate the alcohol-attributable fraction (AAF) for suicide in the United States.

Methods. Using restricted-access data from the National Violent Death Reporting System for 2021, we estimated the sex-specific AAF for suicide, among those 15 years of age and older, by sociodemographic characteristics and suicide means. An alcohol-attributable suicide was defined as that for which the decedent had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 grams per deciliter or higher.

Results. In 2021, the AAF for suicide for males (20.2%) was significantly higher than that for females (17.8%; P < .001). The AAF for suicide was higher for both males and females who used a firearm as the means of suicide (23.4% and 22.8%, respectively) compared with their counterparts who used other means (16.5% and 15.9%, respectively).

Conclusions. Despite some variation, AAFs for suicide were consistently high, with about 1 in 5 suicides being attributable to alcohol use. Therefore, suicide prevention initiatives in the United States should also target excessive alcohol use. ( Am J Public Health. 2025;115(3):364–368. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307910 )
Reprogramming Macrophage Phenotypes With Photobiomodulation for Improved Inflammation Control in ENT Organ Tissues
Authors: Woo Ken , Kim Yeon Soo , Abueva Celine , Woo Seung Hoon
Published: December 2024

Photobiomodulation (PBM), a noninvasive phototherapy that utilizes wavelengths between red and near-infrared light, has emerged as a promising approach for controlling inflammation by modulating macrophage polarization. This review investigates the therapeutic potential of PBM in treating ENT-specific inflammatory conditions, such as chronic rhinosinusitis and otitis media, focusing on its effects on macrophage phenotypes and evidence from preclinical studies. By promoting mitochondrial activity, increasing adenosine triphosphate production, and modulating reactive oxygen species, PBM has been shown to shift macrophages from a pro-inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory phenotype. Studies have demonstrated that PBM enhances tissue repair, reduces inflammatory markers, and promotes wound healing. Moreover, PBM facilitates the polarization of M2 macrophages, a crucial factor in resolving mucosal inflammation in the nasal, pharyngeal, and middle ear cavities, as well as restoring tissue homeostasis. The anti-inflammatory effects of PBM are attributed to its ability to influence several molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation regulation, particularly in ENT organ tissues, where recurrent inflammation can lead to chronic conditions such as otitis media or sinusitis. Furthermore, this review compares PBM to competing methods for reprogramming macrophages and treating inflammation, highlighting its advantages of minimal toxicity, simplicity, and precision in controlling ENT immune responses.
Immediate versus delayed weight bearing for fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, distal femur, and proximal and distal tibia: a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Authors: Mittwede Peter N. , Li Vivian , Okhuereigbe David O. , Bell Alice C. , Loudermilk Casey , Demyanovich Haley K. , Lawrence Joshua E. , Turner Kristin E. , Kovvur Murali , Brand Jordan P. , Cunningham Daniel J. , Johnson Daniel J. , Sepehri Aresh , Sciadini Marcus F. , Nascone Jason W. , Gage Mark J. , Hempen Eric C. , O'Hara Nathan N. , Slobogean Gerard P. , O'Toole Robert V.
Published: December 2024

Background
Early weight bearing is frequently allowed and encouraged following fixation of hip and femoral and tibial shaft fractures, while pelvis, acetabulum, and lower extremity periarticular fractures are often prescribed 6–12 weeks of restricted weight bearing. Our objective was to perform a feasibility randomized trial of immediate versus delayed weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT) for fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, distal femur, and proximal and distal tibia.
Methods
A parallel two-arm pilot feasibility trial was performed at one academic level I trauma center. Patients with a fracture of the pelvis, acetabulum, distal femur, proximal tibia, or distal tibia were eligible. Patients were randomized to either immediate WBAT or delayed (≥6 weeks) weight bearing after surgery. Our feasibility criteria included: 1) 25% overall enrollment (surgeon and patient agreement to participate in 50% eligible cases each), 2) > 90% follow-up at 3 months), 3) 100% correct documentation of weight bearing status, and 4) 100% correct documentation of primary outcomes (reoperation and hardware failure).
Results
Surgeons allowed inclusion of 64/133 (48.1%) of eligible patients (by fracture type: 76% of pelvis, 43% of acetabulum, 38% of distal femur, 45% of proximal tibia [39% of tibial plateau], and 56% of distal tibia fractures). 50/64 (78%) of these patients agreed to participate in the study, for an overall enrollment of 38% (50/133). The follow-up rate was 46/50 (92%) at the 3-month follow-up. Correct documentation of postoperative weight bearing status and the primary outcomes of reoperation and hardware failure were achieved in all cases 50/50 (100%). There were two reoperations (one hardware failure and one wound infection) in the immediate WBAT group, and none in the delayed weight bearing group.
Conclusion
All four of the feasibility criteria were met. While we did not meet our target of 50% of patients whom surgeons were willing to randomize, we did exceed the target of 25% overall patient enrollment. This feasibility trial demonstrates that a randomized controlled trial of early versus delayed weight bearing would be feasible for certain fracture types. Future study design will incorporate additional patient and fracture characteristics that may make surgeons unwilling to allow randomization.
Trial Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05595148
Dl-3-n-butylphthalide promotes neurogenesis in ischemic stroke mice through Wnt/β- catenin signaling activation and neurotrophic factors production
Authors: Zhang Lan , Zhang Cong , Chen Rong , Zhang Jian , Liu Ying , Du Yuanyuan , Gao Xuan , Shang Wenyan , Xu Renhao , Zhang Xiangjian
Published: December 2024

Synchronized neurogenesis and angiogenesis after stroke have been well documented, and inducing neurovascular remodeling may provide a promising strategy to promote tissue repair and functional recovery. Dl-3-n-butylphthalide (NBP) was reported to exert a potent angiogenic activity in rodent models of stroke. However, little is currently known regarding the effects and mechanisms of NBP on neurogenesis in ischemic stroke. This study was to determine whether and how NBP promoted neurogenesis in cerebral ischemic injury. Adult C57BL/6 mice, subjected to occlusion of distal branches of middle cerebral artery (dMCAO), were treated with NBP. The efficacy of NBP was assessed using neurologic deficits and infarct volume. Immunofluorescent staining was applied to evaluate neurogenesis. The regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and neurotrophic factors were detected by western blotting and qRT-PCR. Administration of NBP reduced infarct volume and ameliorated neurological deficits after stroke. NBP promoted proliferation of NSCs in the SVZ, migration of neuroblasts along the corpus callosum, and differentiation of neuroblasts towards neurons in the peri-infarct zone, resulting in restored neural function. Moreover, we revealed that NBP-induced neurogenesis was associated with the activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway, which was reversed by DKK1. In addition, NBP increased the production of VEGF and BDNF. Our data have unveiled the potentials of NBP to promote neurogenesis and neural functional recovery after stroke, dependent on Wnt/β-catenin signaling activation and neurotrophic factors production. Thus, NBP may be a promising candidate for delayed treatment of ischemic stroke.