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Improvement QoE-Driven Application Deployment and Energy Module Arrangement in Fog Environments with Offloading
Authors: Keat Low Choon , Hing Chew Zheng , Phing Ng Yen , Yiqi Tew
Published: February 2025

The Internet of Things (IoT) and other rapidly evolving technologies have profoundly affected daily life and created an exponential rise in the amount of data generated and processed. By extending cloud capabilities to the network edge, fog computing lowers latency and boosts the effectiveness of data processing. But it also brings with it new difficulties, especially regarding resource management and energy usage. This study starts with a thorough analysis of the current state of fog computing systems, pointing out weaknesses and areas for improvement. We suggest enhancing current QoE-Aware application allocation algorithm, energy-aware module allocation methods, and task-offloading approaches to maximize resource efficiency in light of our research. Experiments in simulated fog computing environments are used to assess these methods, with an emphasis on performance measures including energy-aware module allocation metrics, QoE-aware application allocation enhancement, and offloading applications developing.
A Review of the Challenges and Government Initiatives to Empower Women’s Cooperatives in Indonesia & Future Research Suggestions
Authors: Andrew Leviana , Latiff Siti Fatimah Abdul , Bujang Azlina , Zamri Norfarahzila Mohd , Mathew Darrold Hansen
Published: February 2025

This study reviewed the pivotal role of women’s cooperatives in empowering women economically and socially in Indonesia. Women’s cooperatives provide vital platforms for women to engage in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), offering access to capital, training, and markets while fostering financial independence and decision-making autonomy. The paper highlights the diverse contributions of women’s cooperatives, including their roles in enhancing livelihoods, promoting gender equality, and preserving cultural heritage through initiatives like traditional crafts and food production. Notable examples such as PEKKA and Seruni illustrate how these cooperatives have successfully uplifted marginalized women, enabling them to assume leadership roles and advocate for community development. Despite their impact, women’s cooperatives face challenges such as inadequate education and training, market competition, and limited institutional support. Government initiatives, including the Mentoring Program and Promotion of Export Opportunities, have played a critical role in addressing these obstacles, offering financial assistance and capacity-building opportunities. The study underscores the need for integrated support systems, enhanced market access, and stakeholder collaboration to maximize the potential of women’s cooperatives. By empowering women and fostering inclusive economic growth, these cooperatives contribute significantly to Indonesia’s broader development goals, serving as a model for gender-focused cooperative movements globally.
Students’ Perceptions of Mathematics and the Impact on their Achievement among Senior High School Students in Ghana
Authors: Akpalu Robert , Boateng Peter Agyekum , Asare Emmanuel Ayisi , Owusu Jeanette
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of students’ perceptions of mathematics on their academic achievement within the senior high school (SHS) context in Ghana. Mathematics, essential for critical thinking and problem-solving, is often perceived as difficult and irrelevant by many students, contributing to low performance. The research reviews peer-reviewed literature to identify factors shaping these perceptions, including teaching methods, self-efficacy, systemic barriers, and cultural attitudes, with particular attention to gender disparities. The study applies Attribution Theory, Self-Efficacy Theory, and Expectancy-Value Theory to examine the interplay of these factors and their effects on student engagement and success. Recommendations emphasize targeted teacher training, curriculum reform, and mentorship programs to foster positive attitudes toward mathematics. The findings provide actionable insights for educators and policymakers, aiming to enhance mathematics education through inclusive, supportive, and resource-equipped strategies, ultimately contributing to improved student outcomes and societal development.
Challenges in Construction Project Management: Time Extensions and Claims Implications
Authors: Misnan Mohd Saidin , Fauzan Nuraqilah , Mustapa Muzani , Shukery Nurshikin Mohamad , Ismail Mohd Zahierruden
Published: February 2025

In construction projects, delays are widely recognized as the most prevalent, costly, complex, and risky issue. Diverse project scheduling and planning methodologies may employ disparate approaches for evaluating extensions of time (EoT). Extension of Time (EoT) claims are a critical component of construction project management, providing contractors with the enforceable right to extend project deadlines due to unforeseen delays beyond their control. Notwithstanding their significance, the submission and handling of EoT claims frequently results in disputes, overspending, and delays, all of which can have an adverse consequence on project performance. This study endeavours to thoroughly investigate the delay causes which leads to EoT claims in construction project management, utilising an extensive analysis of extant literature, industry standards, and case studies, as well as evaluates the implications of EoT claims on project time, costs, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. By investigating the delay causes and its implication which leads to EoT claims in project management, this study seeks to provide comprehensive insights and practical recommendations for improving the EoT assessment process as well as minimizing the delay causes and its implications towards overall project management. The study aims to enhance the efficiency and fairness of EoT assessments, reduce disputes and delays, and improve overall project performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Development of Comic Character as a Media to Foster Caring and Responsibility for Children
Authors: Br Ginting Lea Christina , Murron Faisal Sadam , Fitriani Andhin Dyas , Mufliva Rosiana , Rahmawati Evi , Somantri Mubarok
Published: February 2025

A significant issue is the limited availability of educational media that can effectively nurture children's character traits, particularly caring and responsibility. This study developed a comic-based learning medium aimed at fostering caring and responsibility in children aged 9–12 years. Using a Research and Development approach with nine stages, the comic titled 'Si Ame dan Tongat' was validated by media and material experts and tested for effectiveness among 25 third-grade students in Siosar. The study employed pre-test and post-test designs to measure cognitive understanding of caring and responsibility, showing a significant improvement with an N-gain score of 0.63. The comic comprises 36 pages featuring four main characters, Ame, Tongat, Bulang, and Mamak set in a rural environment that reflect everyday life situations relevant to children. Its content and visuals are tailored to the cognitive and moral development of elementary students, helping them understand and internalize the values of caring and responsibility. Media experts rated the comic with an average score of 3.88, and material experts gave it a 3.61, both indicating the product’s high validity and suitability as a learning tool. The comic’s design uses engaging visuals and relatable narratives, which make it a practical medium for both independent learning and classroom instruction. Overall, the comic effectively supports character education by embedding moral lessons into an engaging and culturally relevant storyline.
Percepções sobre a Mudança Climática entre Pecuaristas de corte no Noroeste do Paraná
Authors: Cassimiro Kellen , Gonçalves Junior Milton , Matte Alessandra
Published: February 2025

A pecuária bovina de corte tem substancial importância no território nacional, presente em quase metade dos estabelecimentos agropecuários do país, conferindo ao Brasil o título de maior exportador de carne bovina, com o segundo maior rebanho do mundo. Por outro lado, essa pecuária também é historicamente relacionada à mudança climática. Diante desse cenário, nosso objetivo é analisar a percepção de pecuaristas de corte em torno da mudança climática e da relação com a atividade. Por meio de um estudo descritivo-correlacional, foram entrevistados 16 pecuaristas de corte no município de Loanda, no Noroeste do Paraná. Os entrevistados têm entre 30 a 87 anos, tendo como principais sistemas de criação de bovinos o extensivo e o semi-intensivo. O principal motivo de desenvolver essa atividade é uma relação histórica e tradicional, que compreende a satisfação com a atividade. Os pecuaristas consideram satisfatória a criação pecuária quando sob pastagens e apontam que a atividade gera uma boa renda.
Os Efeitos de Pisciculturas em Tanques-Rede: Identificação de Histopatologias Hepáticas em Plagioscion Squamosissimus (Heckel, 1840)
Authors: Castilho Ana Gabriela , Soler Garves José Daniel , Kotz Kliemann Bruna Caroline , Luciana Delariva Rosilene , Paiva Ramos Igor , Franceschini Lidiane , De Arruda Amorim João Paulo
Published: February 2025

O Brasil tem se destacado no cenário global da piscicultura, principalmente usando tanques-redes, os quais podem influenciar os ambientes ao permitir a livre circulação da água e assim possibilitam entrada contínua de matéria orgânica no sistema aquático. Esse estudo concentrou-se em avaliar como a interação entre aspectos ecológicos e histopatológicos podem identificar influências das pisciculturas, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de políticas de produção sustentável e conservação ambiental. Para isso, avaliou-se o fígado de Plagioscion squamosissimus (silvestre) em áreas com e sem pisciculturas. Constatou-se hipertrofia nuclear, presença de melanomacrófagos, congestão vascular e núcleo picnótico com maiores frequências em peixes dos pontos TR, sugerindo que as alterações na qualidade da água, bem como estresse promovido pelo manejo das pisciculturas podem provocar histopatologias. Esses achados destacam a necessidade de políticas de gestão mais sustentáveis para a aquicultura.
Efeitos do Aumento da Temperatura na Comunidade do Santo Antônio e Quilombo São José, Localizados no Município de Laranjal do Jari - AP
Authors: Azevedo Joyce Batista Costa , Muniz Luziene Socorro dos Santos , Cardoso Rafaella Fernandes , Silva Meuksedek Alves da , Sathler Maicon Lemos
Published: February 2025

As comunidades fluviais Santo Antônio e Quilombo São José, localizada as margens do Rio Jari-AP, estão sujeitas às mudanças climáticas como os eventos hidrológicos extremos tornando-se frequentes. Estas populações são extremamente vulneráveis as transformações, pois os ciclos hidroclimáticos sazonais norteiam seu modo de vida. A pesquisa de percepção sobre os efeitos do aumento da temperatura é necessária para analisar como eles estão reagindo aos impactos dessas mudanças e quais estratégias adaptativas são adotadas, levando ao objetivo da presente pesquisa que visa compreender os impactos provocados por essas variações. A obtenção dos dados foram obtidas por meio de entrevistas. Os resultados indicam que o conhecimento empírico aponta que os ciclos do rio estão mudando, que as chuvas diminuíram e o aumento da temperatura é uma realidade, levando-os a adaptar-se para superar esse novo desafio. Sendo necessário os gestores desenvolverem políticas públicas voltadas à problemática local.
Dickens the Enchanter
Authors: Conrad Peter
Published: February 2025

A kaleidoscopic investigation of Dickens’s imagination and the world he created.

See Dickens as never before in this creative biography, which delves into his novels, journalistic essays and letters to reveal his strange, hilarious but obsessive personal character and the audacity of a mind that set out, as he said, to rearrange the universe.

Peter Conrad’s bold rediscovery of Dickens suggests that he alone rivals Shakespeare and in some ways betters him. As well as re-examining the great novels, Conrad’s book probes the journalism in which Dickens reports on his risky ventures into the urban underworld. It also describes the celebrated but dangerously over-intense public readings in which, as at a seance, he allowed his most terrifying characters to take possession of him. Ultimately it reveals how the forces of creation and destruction come together in Dickens, who despite his reputation for jollity and effusive sentiment found it increasingly hard to control the madness and violence of his own self-destructive genius.

Dickens the Enchantertakes us deep into an imagination whose power and originality struck some contemporaries as godlike while others thought it demonic. If you already love Dickens, it will renew your understanding of him; if you have yet to read him, it will lure you into his astonishing, alarming, enchanted world.
German Troops in the American Revolution (2)
Authors: MacNiven Robbie
Published: February 2025

Fully illustrated, this is the second volume in a detailed study of the German auxiliary troops who fought for Britain in the American Revolutionary War.

During the American Revolutionary War (1775–83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of the British war effort. While the largest body of German troops was from Hessen-Cassel (see the first volume of this study), the British also fielded troops from Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Hessen-Hanau, Waldeck and Pyrmont, Brandenburg Ansbach and Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and Anhalt-Zerbst. This volume also covers the Hanoverian soldiers involved in the sieges of Gibraltar and Menorca.

Fighting on a host of battlefields from Saratoga to Yorktown, these hired soldiers provided the Crown Forces with much-needed manpower and contributed crucial combat skills in the form of theJäger, renowned specialists in open-order warfare. Featuring eight specially commissioned artwork plates and an array of carefully chosen illustrations, many in colour, this lively study examines the organization, uniforms, weapons and equipment of these troops who fought for King George in the New World.
Challenging Sports Governing Bodies
Authors: Lewis Adam , Taylor Jonathan , De Marco Nick , Segan James
Published: February 2025

Challenging Sports Governing Bodies covers the decision to challenge the actions of a sports governing body and considers the causes of action that form a basis for them. This title refers to this important area of practice that more company, commercial and regulatory practitioners are venturing in to.

The text is encyclopaedic in nature and practice based providing a practical analysis of key issues for practitioners. Footnotes are used to identify the leading cases for propositions in the main text and to help with finding similar and relevant cases.

To ensure this work is comprehensive in its subject matter there is a short section on Remedies focusing on internal appeal routes and arbitration.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Sports Law online service.
Caché (Hidden)
Authors: Wheatley Catherine
Published: February 2025

Ever since its world premiere at the Cannes film festival in May 2005, audiences have been talking about Michael Haneke’s Caché. The film’s enigmatic and multi-layered narrative leaves its viewers with many more questions than answers. The plot revolves around the mystery of who is sending a series of sinister videos and drawings to Georges Laurent (Daniel Auteuil), the presenter of a literary talkshow. As Georges becomes increasingly secretive, much to the distress of his wife Anne (Juliette Binoche), a culprit fails to surface. And even at the film’s end, audiences are left struggling to make sense of what has gone before.

This hasn’t stopped people trying. As Catherine Wheatley examines, a wealth of critical writing surrounds Caché, with various explanations having been offered as to what the film is ‘really’ about. In an in-depth and illuminating account, Wheatley examines the key themes at the heart of the ‘meaning’ of Caché: the film as thriller; post-colonial bourgeois guilt; political accountability and lastly, reality, the media and its audiences, tracing these strands through the film by means of close readings of individual scenes and moments. Inspired by the director’s claim that we might understand the film as a set of Russian dolls, each of which is complete in itself but together forms a whole in which layers of unseen depth are concealed, Wheatley avoids a single, unifying approach to understanding Caché. Instead, her detailed analysis of the film’s shifting perspectives opens up the multiplicity of meanings that Caché contains, in order to understand its secrets.
Star Wars
Authors: Brooker Will
Published: February 2025

The release of Star Wars in 1977 marked the start of what would become a colossal global franchise. Star Wars remains the second highest-grossing film in the United States, and George Lucas's six-part narrative has grown into something more: a culture that goes far beyond the films themselves, with tie-in toys, novels, comics, games and DVDs as well as an enthusiastic fan community which creates its own Star Wars fictions. Critical studies of Star Wars have treated it as a cultural phenomenon, or in terms of its special effects, fans and merchandising, or as a film that marked the end of New Hollywood's innovation and the birth of the blockbuster.

Will Brooker's illuminating study of the film takes issue with many of these commonly-held ideas about Star Wars. He provides a close analysis of Star Wars as a film, carefully examining its shots, editing, sound design, cinematography and performances. Placing the film in the context of George Lucas's previous work, from his student shorts to his 1970s features, and the diverse influences that shaped his approach, from John Ford to Jean-Luc Godard, Brooker argues that Star Wars is not, as Lucas himself has claimed, a departure from his earlier cinema, but a continuation of his experiments with sound and image. He reveals Lucas's contradictory desires for total order and control, embodied by the Empire, and for the raw energy and creative improvisation of the Rebels. What seemed a simple fairy-tale becomes far more complex when we realise that the director is rooting for both sides; and this tension unsettles the saga as a whole, blurring the boundaries between Empire and Republic, dark side and light side, father and son.

In his foreword to this new edition, Will Brooker discusses how subsequent films in the series, specifically Rogue One (2016) and The Last Jedi (2017), foregrounded and developed the themes of opposition that are at the heart of Star Wars. He shows how Derridean theories of opposites which become undermined and subverted, and which change places are made more clear with hindsight and provide us with a useful lens for looking back at the 1977 Star Wars.
In the Mood for Love
Authors: Rayns Tony
Published: February 2025

Wong Kar-wai'sIn the Mood for Love(2000) is a film that luxuriates in the feeling of being in love – without ever turning into a love story. Its central characters, Mr Chow and Mrs Chan, are tenants in next-door apartments in Hong Kong who discover that their respective spouses are having an affair. As they try to make sense of their partners' behaviour, they also struggle to control their growing feelings for each other. Hailed by the press as 'the consummate unconsummated love story of the new millennium', this film about desire repressed has become a firmly established classic of the twenty-first century. In his sharp and revealing analysis ofIn the Mood for Love, Tony Rayns draws on his considerable expertise in East Asian cinema and on his proximity to Wong Kar-wai and his colleagues at production company Jet Tone during the film's long and complicated genesis. He delivers a personal and highly original commentary on the film and its production, complete with insights into Wong's idiosyncratic working methods and influences. He also places the film in the context of Wong's other work, with sidelights on its place in Hong Kong cinema as a whole. This new edition features an afterword by the author, looking back onIn the Mood for Love25 years after its first release.
Neu aufgestellt
Authors: Maurer Bettina
Published: February 2025

Viele Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer haben mit rückläufiger Nachfrage, steigenden Kosten und der zunehmenden Konkurrenz aus dem Ausland zu kämpfen – und halten mit neuen Strategien, dem Mut zur Transformation und mit Innovation dagegen.
Bright prospects for 2025
Authors: Mildner Wolfgang
Published: February 2025

Despite economic headwinds in 2024, the printed electronics industry is expected to grow significantly in 2025. This strong momentum and optimistic outlook align closely with the key focus topics of LOPEC 2025, where the industry’s drive for innovation, sustainability and market expansion will take centre stage, explains Wolfgang Mildner.
Análisis del Ingreso de los Habitantes en el Área Urbana de El Salvador del 2018-2021
Authors: Velásquez Díaz Luis
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of education and other factors on the income of urban dwellers in El Salvador, using data from the Multipurpose Household Survey (2018-2021). The research highlights the importance of education in increasing household income and its relationship with human development. The objective of the study is to quantify the effects of education, sex, profession, and other factors on income in urban El Salvador, with the intention of guiding public policies and individual efforts to improve the quality of life. The methodology is based on two multiple linear regression models, applying the log-level method. Variables such as education, days worked, age, sex, profession and geographic region are analyzed. The data are adjusted for inflation and segmented to analyze the income of people employed in the urban sector, excluding remittances. The main results show that education has a positive effect on income, increasing by 6.89% with each additional year of study. However, women earn on average 22% less than men, although the effect of education in women is positive. Geographic location and days worked also have a significant influence. In conclusion, the study provides evidence that education and gender equality are key factors in improving earnings. It is recommended to focus efforts on education and gender equity policies to increase income and improve human development in El Salvador.
Editorial
Authors: Nunes César
Published: February 2025

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Ensino por meio de laboratórios virtuais durante a pandemia de Covid-19: estudo de caso sobre inclusão digital no estado do Alagoas
Authors: Bassoli Dyjalma Antonio , Silva Edileine Vieira Machado da , Romeiro Artieres Estevao
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta reflexões sobre o projeto de extensão do CESMAC EaD, Laboratórios Virtuais de Química e Física no ensino médio: práticas de aprendizagem em tempos de pandemia. O projeto encontra-se na fase de formação da equipe de multiplicadores do Centro de Ciências e Tecnologia da Educação (CECITE), da Secretaria de Estado da Educação de Alagoas (SEDUC-AL). Tem por objetivo proporcionar aos estudantes do Ensino Médio, da rede pública de ensino do Estado de Alagoas, experiências de aprendizagens de física e química contextualizadas, com uso de simulações práticas em laboratórios virtuais, visando maior engajamento, melhor desempenho nos processos de aprendizagem e, consequentemente, no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM). Para o desenvolvimento do projeto estão sendo disponibilizados, gratuitamente, para estudantes do Ensino Médio da Rede Pública do Estado de Alagoas, seis Laboratórios Virtuais de Química e Física durante 12 meses – pelo CESMAC EAD, ALGETEC e GRUPO +A Educação.
Algumas experiências de aprendizagem vivenciadas por estudantes de Curitiba nas aulas remotas
Authors: Pedroso Daniela , Fagundes Edimara Alves
Published: February 2025

Com a pandemia de Coronavírus, a Educação formal passou por desafios que exigiu não somente uma aprendizagem por parte de professores e estudantes, mas também a adaptação a novos recursos para o ensino e aprendizagem. Diante deste novo cenário, realizamos em 2020, uma pesquisa voltada aos docentes, no sentido de levantarmos os desafios, dificuldades e conquistas neste contexto. Os resultados nos impulsionaram a indagar sobre a realidades dos discentes. Sendo assim, a presente pesquisa traz as experiências de aprendizagem vivenciadas pelos estudantes durante as aulas remotas, na Cidade de Curitiba-PR. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, por meio de um questionário on-line, realizado no mês de abril de 2021. Os estudantes participantes, deste estudo, são de diferentes níveis de escolaridade: Ensino Fundamental II, Ensino Médio, Graduação e Pós-Graduação. O embasamento teórico pauta-se em Freire (2001, 1996, 1987) mostrando a importância da relação dialógica como um eixo na construção do ensino e aprendizagem, em Weisz (2000) busca-se os processos de aprendizagem e Masetto (2000) possibilita a reflexão sobre a mediação pedagógica e o uso da tecnologia. As considerações finais destacam as alegações dos estudantes e reflexões para o retorno às aulas presenciais. É importante ressaltar que estes sujeitos estão em uma condição privilegiada, pois a maioria participou das aulas usando computador ou celular e possuem sinal residencial de internet. Condição esta que não representa a realidade brasileira, onde muitos estudantes estão à margem das tecnologias digitais e, portanto, das aulas remotas.
Impact of Green Marketing Practices on Consumer Purchase Awareness and Buying Decision
Authors: Nuha Eltayib  , Omaima Abdullah  , Maya Manoj
Published: February 2025

Introduction

A variety of definitions surrounding green marketing have been established, with some definitions emphasizing the promotion of environmentally friendly goods, while others encompass a broader notion that includes sustainable production methods and dedication to corporate social responsibility. However, this investigation improves five specific practices identified within green marketing: the creation of eco-friendly products, the prioritization of energy efficiency, the incorporation of sustainable materials, the removal and proper management of hazardous substances, and the practice of documenting consumer awareness. The study aims to analyze how these practices impact the formulation and distribution of marketing messages, particularly noting clear indicators such as green labels and eco-friendly claims. It is anticipated that investigating these facets of green marketing will reinforce awareness of sustainable purchasing habits and provide valuable insights that could contribute significantly to the existing academic discourse on the matter. (Mohammad et al.2023)
Healthcare as an economic growth driver: A conceptual framework for strategic investments in emerging markets
Authors: Oluwaseyi Inumidun Alli  , Olusegun Bamidele Oso  , Abdulraheem Olaide Babarinde  , Augustine Ifeanyi Ibeh
Published: February 2025

Healthcare infrastructure plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, particularly in emerging markets where inadequate healthcare systems hinder development. This paper develops a conceptual framework linking strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure to economic growth, focusing on the interrelated pathways of improved labor productivity, reduced healthcare costs, and enhanced economic resilience. The framework highlights how access to quality healthcare contributes to a healthier, more productive workforce, thereby increasing output and reducing absenteeism. Furthermore, strategic investments in healthcare can mitigate the economic burden of preventable diseases, lower healthcare expenditures, and redirect resources toward other critical sectors. The study examines the multiplier effect of healthcare investments, emphasizing their ability to stimulate economic activity through job creation, innovation, and increased demand for goods and services. The framework also explores the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in mobilizing resources for healthcare infrastructure development, offering a sustainable solution to bridge funding gaps in emerging markets. Key strategies include leveraging technology to optimize healthcare delivery, implementing targeted policy interventions to promote equitable access, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to align healthcare development with broader economic goals. Case studies from emerging markets illustrate the practical application of the framework, showcasing successful models where healthcare infrastructure investments have significantly contributed to economic growth. These examples highlight the importance of enabling environments, including supportive policies, robust regulatory frameworks, and capacity-building initiatives, in ensuring the sustainability and scalability of healthcare investments. This paper underscores the transformative potential of healthcare as a catalyst for economic development. By aligning healthcare investments with national growth strategies, emerging markets can achieve long-term economic resilience while addressing critical healthcare disparities. The proposed framework provides a roadmap for policymakers, investors, and development practitioners to harness the synergies between healthcare and economic growth, ultimately fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
Keywords: Healthcare Infrastructure, Economic Growth, Emerging Markets, Labor Productivity, Healthcare Costs, Economic Resilience, Public-Private Partnerships, Healthcare Investments, Sustainable Development, Healthcare Access.
POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ NA GUERRA DO PARAGUAI
Authors: Ferreira Roberson Mendes
Published: February 2025

O estudo busca resgatar e apresentar a participação dos membros da Polícia Militar do Paraná no maior conflito da história da América do Sul, a guerra que ocorreu entre o Paraguai, governado pelo ditador Francisco Solano López, e os países aliados: Argentina, Brasil e Uruguai. O trabalho avalia as condições institucionais da corporação na época do evento, as dificuldades relacionadas ao efetivo reduzido, a atuação destacada de alguns militares durante a campanha, e o empenho do Império do Brasil em convocar combatentes para a defesa da nação, criando os Corpos de Voluntários da Pátria. A instituição Polícia Militar do Paraná possuía poucos anos de atividade; mesmo assim, conseguiu cumprir sua missão de defesa da lei e da ordem em um momento em que o Brasil era surpreendido por ataques e invasões de uma nação estrangeira, que possuía um exército bem preparado e com grande contingente. Seu mandatário tinha em seus planos uma nova configuração geopolítica para a região sul do continente americano. A participação dos Corpos de Voluntários da Pátria, aos quais foram integrados policiais militares da província do Paraná, foi fundamental para o desfecho da guerra e a vitória.
EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS: AVALIAÇÃO HUMANIZADA E CONTEXTUALIZADA
Authors: Cruz Luciane Pereira da
Published: February 2025

Esse artigo buscou analisar a complexidade da avaliação na área da Educação de Jovens e Adultos, destacando as prováveis soluções para aprimorar sua execução, garantindo uma educação significativa para todos, humanizada e contextualizada. A Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), tem a missão de promover a inclusão social e garantir o direito à educação. É um modelo educacional que valoriza o desenvolvimento integral do aluno, considerando suas competências intelectuais, afetivas e coletivas. A LDB nº 9.394/96 no Art. 1º estabelece que a educação abrange os processos formativos que se desenvolvem na vida familiar, na convivência humana, no trabalho, nas instituições de ensino e pesquisa, nos movimentos sociais e organizações da sociedade civil e nas manifestações culturais. Os métodos aplicados foram pesquisa em livros e artigos científicos para coleta de dados e comparação com a realidade da escola onde foi desenvolvido o trabalho. Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram, contudo, que a avaliação nesse contexto continua enfrentando desafios como a heterogeneidade, o nível discrepante de maturidade e compreensão dos conteúdos em estudo, e falta de recursos humanos e material para que possam aplicar metodologias diferenciadas. É necessário discutir abordagens metodologias adequadas e propor estratégias para melhorar o processo avaliativo, com a intenção de ter um ensino mais eficaz, uma avaliação mais humanizada e que a teoria possa fazer sentido na vida dos estudantes.
Acesso de primeiro contato na atenção primária à saúde na perspectiva do enfermeiro: estudo transversal
Authors: Veloso Daniella Cristina Martins Dias , Paiva Patrícia Alves , Silva Maria Luíza Oliveira , Brito Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo , Silva Rosângela Ramos Veloso , Silva Carla Silvana de Oliveira e , Vieira Maria Aparecida , Dias Orlene Veloso
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: analisar o atributo “acesso de primeiro contato” e fatores associados na perspectiva dos enfermeiros da Atenção Primária à Saúde de Montes Claros/MG, Brasil. Método: estudo transversal analítico, quantitativo, realizado entre novembro e dezembro de 2021, com 111 enfermeiros atuantes na Atenção Primária à Saúde do município de Montes Claros. O “acesso de primeiro contato” foi avaliado por meio do instrumento Primary Care Assessment (PCATool). O ponto de corte para o atributo avaliado foi de 6,6. Resultados:  identificou-se que dos nove itens que compõem o componente acessibilidade, três obtiveram maior proporção de respostas positivas para a presença do acesso: a) atendimento ao usuário no mesmo dia em que este procura a unidade (60,4%; n=67); b) o usuário consegue aconselhamento rápido pelo telefone quando necessita e quando seu serviço de saúde está aberto (55,9%; n=62); c) consideram fácil marcar uma consulta no serviço (66,7%; n=74). O escore médio atribuído na dimensão acessibilidade foi de 5,08. Observou-se que 83,8% dos enfermeiros consideraram baixo o grau de orientação para a APS. Conclusão: o baixo escore para o atributo “acesso de primeiro contato” sugere a fragilidade da Atenção Primária à Saúde como porta de entrada do Sistema Único de Saúde.
Eğitim Bilimlerinde Yönetim ve Yöntemsel Unsurların İncelenmesi
Authors: Bardakcı Sebahat
Published: February 2025

In this study, which aims to examine the management and methodological elements in educational sciences, the concepts of education, educational science, educational management and multiple disciplines, which are prominent in the discipline of social sciences, were focused on. One of the elements that can contribute to the scientific development process of disciplines is their interaction with other disciplines. According to the working principles, the relations of disciplines with other disciplines are sometimes divided, sometimes united, sometimes intersected. Thus, the boundaries of disciplines sometimes intersect or separate. Such interactions of disciplines, especially educational science, have brought with them different conceptualizations. One of the prominent topics of discussion of educational management in the world context is the problem of fact-value and the nature of science. This problematic is discussed between logical empiricists, who state that the science of educational management should deal only with facts, and those who adopt the educational view of epistemics, especially those who state that value is part of educational management. Dec. This topic of discussion, which stands out within the scope of educational management sciences, can also affect how the field can follow a path in information production processes and, therefore, its attitude towards method and management.
Key Words: Educational Science, Educational Management, Management Elements, Methodological Elements
Insurance, European funds, circular economy, and management: pillars of success in the new economy
Authors: Raducan Radu , Nagy Cristina Mihaela , Adam Weisner Andreea
Published: February 2025

This study explores the essential roles of insurance, European funds, circular economy principles, and effective management strategies in fostering sustainable economic growth. Examining corporate practices, funding approaches, and the vital function of insurance in risk management illustrates how these components work together to enhance resilience and promote resource efficiency. This research, utilizing corporate reports, policy documents, and reputable economic sources, underscores the need for a cross-sectoral framework that addresses current gaps and encourages collaboration to meet global sustainability objectives.
Energy transformation – sustainability through efficiency
Authors: Isachi Silvia Elena
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we will look at how improving energy efficiency and switching to renewable sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric) can support long-term sustainable development. Worldwide, energy efficiency is becoming the central solution for reducing the carbon footprint, reducing pollution and preserving resources, in the context of climate change and the depletion of natural resources. Thus, energy efficiency contributes to minimizing energy losses in conversion and use processes, which leads to reduced costs and pollution. It also supports energy security and reduces dependence on fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas, which are polluting and limited sources. Another crucial element is technological innovation, which includes the development and implementation of new technologies such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, geothermal power plants and energy storage systems. The shift towards a sustainable energy system is thus a key direction in mitigating climate change, preserving natural resources and improving quality of life, he said, while supporting the transition to a more secure and energy-sustainable future.
THE ROLE OF SOME INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKERS IN ASSESSING THE SEVERITY AND COURSE OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors:   Department of Pulmonology and Phthysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria., Borisova Elena , Ivankovska Snezhanka ,   Department of Pulmonology and Phthysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria., Pavlov Plamen ,   Department of Pulmonology and Phthysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria., Blazheva Svetla ,   Department of Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University Pleven, Bulgaria., Glogovska Pavlina ,   Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria.
Published: February 2025

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease with pulmonary and extrapulmonary involvement. The inflammatory process plays a role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Inflammation is local and systemic, involving many inflammatory biomarkers, mediators and cytokines.
Objective: To determine the relationship between the severity and course of COPD with the levels of some inflammatory biomarkers.
Materials and methods: Retrospective study in 85 outpatients with COPD for a six-month period in 2023. Patients were stratified by disease severity according to GOLD 2019 criteria.
COPD exacerbations in the previous year were tracked.
The levels of the main markers of inflammation in COPD - leukocytes, neutrophils, CRP and uric acid were studied, and those that were less frequently monitored in medical practice - IL-6, IL-8 and vitamin D. We studied their relationship with the severity and the course of the disease.
The survey data were processed using STATGRAPHICS PLUS and EXCELL for Windows.
Results: We established: positive correlations between: the severity of COPD and high values of leukocytes (p=0.002) and uric acid (Pearsson p<0.05); exacerbations and high leukocyte values (p=0.01); the higher point score of CAT and high values of leukocytes ( p=0.008 ) and IL p<0.05); leukocyte levels and mMRC score (p=0.0005), there is a negative correlation between vitamin D and mMRC ( p=0.02 ).
Conclusion: Elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers are associated with systemic inflammation in COPD, but there is no proven specific biomarker for the severity and course of the disease.
STUDY ON THE INTERACTION BETWEEN DROSOPHILA SUZUKII AND DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS
Authors: TOMA Oana-Mihaela , MITREA Ion
Published: February 2025

This study examines the interaction between two species of drosophila, Drosophila suzukii and Drosophila melanogaster, under laboratory conditions using raspberry fruits as a substrate.Eight 5-liter PET containers were used to observe population evolution over one month. The population dynamics were investigated at a nearly constant temperature of 21°C, and it was found that in all cases, Drosophila melanogaster decimated the Drosophila suzukii population. The insects were temporarily exposed to low temperatures to reduce their activity and facilitate counting.Results suggest strong competition between the two species, negatively impacting D. suzukii, and the 30-day period was sufficient to observe the complete disappearance of this species in the controlled experimental environment.
THE STRUCTURE, DYNAMICS, AND ABUNDANCE OF SPECIES BELONGING TO USEFUL AND HARMFUL FAUNA IN SOME VINEYARDS IN VRANCEA COUNTY IN 2023
Authors: TOADER Cătălin , TĂLMACIU Nela , HEREA Monica , MITREA Ion , MANOLE Liliana , TĂLMACIU Mihai
Published: February 2025

The observations were made in a vineyard plantation in the Vrancea region using Barber soil traps in 2023. Two variants were used:• Variant 1: a vineyard plantation located on a hill where chemical treatments were applied to control pathogens and pests.• Variant 2: a vineyard plantation located on a hill where no chemical treatments were applied to control pathogens and pests.The material collection from the traps was carried out periodically from June to August on the following dates: 21.06, 30.06, 10.07, 16.07, 26.07, 02.08, 14.08. The material collected from the traps was then cleaned of plant debris, preserved in 40% alcohol, and identified, focusing solely on epigeal arthropod species from the order Coleoptera.The highest number of specimens and species collected belonged to the family Carabidae. Among the most frequently collected species and those with the highest number of specimens, we mention: Opatrum sabulosum, Harpalus distinguendus, Crypticus quisquilius, Amara aenea, Ontophagus ovatus, Formicomus pedestris, etc.
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF BELARUSIAN PARTISANS DURING THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR: HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE PROBLEM
Authors: KOLOBAEVA U.
Published: February 2025

The historiography of the issue related to the cultural and educational activities of Belarusian partisans is analyzed. Scientific works and studies of the Soviet period, modern domestic historiography, as well as studies of foreign researchers are considered. The author's analysis focuses on the organization of partisans' leisure (fiction, fine arts, amateur performances), the activities of "forest schools" and the functioning of the partisan press. The main monographs, dissertations and scientific articles on the indicated problem are considered, and the features of the study of this problem in different periods are determined. It is concluded that a number of aspects of the topic under consideration have not been deeply reflected in historiography, or due to objective reasons these works carry a strong ideological component. When writing the article, the problem-chronological method of describing historiography was used.
Soluciones para perfeccionar las instituciones de desarrollo en Vietnam
Authors: Phuong Le Vu Thi
Published: February 2025

Vietnam pertenece al grupo de países en desarrollo con la economía de más rápido crecimiento del mundo, por lo que la creación de instituciones y el complemento de la normativa legal desempeñan un papel vital en la planificación de las estrategias de desarrollo económico y social del país. Para tener una buena institución, es necesario mejorar la calidad de las instituciones y su capacidad para desarrollar políticas y proponer soluciones viables, por lo que hay que darles prioridad. Esta investigación pretende analizar y aclarar las soluciones básicas para mejorar las instituciones de desarrollo en el Vietnam actual. En las condiciones actuales de Vietnam, el Gobierno vietnamita sigue priorizando y centrándose en perfeccionar las instituciones, modificar y complementar el sistema legal, especialmente las cuestiones prácticas de reciente aparición, ajustar para eliminar los obstáculos en los mecanismos y las políticas, crear condiciones favorables para el desarrollo socioeconómico, que son urgentes en el contexto de la integración. El contenido del artículo también señala y analiza el papel de las instituciones de desarrollo en Vietnam en la actualidad; cuáles son los problemas planteados para perfeccionar las instituciones de desarrollo en Vietnam en la actualidad; y las soluciones para perfeccionar las instituciones de desarrollo en Vietnam en la actualidad. En consecuencia, los problemas planteados para perfeccionar las instituciones de desarrollo en el Vietnam actual se expresan claramente en los siguientes puntos: La innovación de las instituciones tiene un amplio conjunto, dependiendo de muchas condiciones y circunstancias diferentes; La innovación de las instituciones políticas sigue siendo lenta en comparación con la innovación de las instituciones económicas; En el desarrollo de la sociedad, las instituciones relacionadas con las políticas de promoción de la competencia reducirán el alcance de la autoridad y la influencia de los organismos de gestión del Estado; La sincronización entre las instituciones de desarrollo político, cultural y social no ha seguido el ritmo de las instituciones de desarrollo económico y las instituciones de integración. Las soluciones en las que hay que centrarse serán: perfeccionar las instituciones de práctica democrática; seguir innovando el pensamiento sobre la creación de instituciones de desarrollo; reforzar el marco jurídico de las instituciones de desarrollo económico digital y urbano creativo; aumentar la concienciación y la comprensión de las instituciones de desarrollo sostenible. La limitación de este artículo es que no ha señalado y analizado los factores que afectan a la mejora de las instituciones de desarrollo en Vietnam en la actualidad.
Diagnóstico Económico de Riesgos de la Producción Industrial: Aspecto Regional
Authors: Ter-Grigoryants Anna , Shelukhina Elena , Leonova Galina , Statsenko Valeriya
Published: February 2025

El propósito del artículo es fundamentar la importancia de utilizar métodos económicos y estadísticos para evaluar los riesgos asociados con el desarrollo industrial regional. El estudio se centra en analizar indicadores absolutos y relativos de volatilidad, sostenibilidad del crecimiento y riesgos dinámicos. La metodología de investigación implica una evaluación cuantitativa de los riesgos de la producción industrial, utilizando como estudio de caso el Distrito Federal del Cáucaso Norte de Rusia. Los resultados indican fluctuaciones significativas en la producción industrial en diferentes regiones, destacando áreas de alto riesgo e inestabilidad. El análisis revela patrones de desarrollo desiguales y enfatiza la necesidad de una evaluación sistemática de riesgos para apoyar a los sectores industriales de manera efectiva. La conclusión subraya que los diagnósticos de riesgo precisos son cruciales para formular estrategias de desarrollo regional y ajustar la gestión gubernamental en respuesta a la volatilidad externa, asegurando un crecimiento económico sostenible y el progreso industrial en las macrorregiones.