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Teaching People Management in Production Engineering Courses
Authors: Barino Raphael Sepulveda , Cunha Claudia Brito da , Souza Lucas Henrique de , Santos Renato Alessandro dos 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze how courses related to personnel management and human resources are offered in Production Engineering programs at universities in the state of São Paulo.

Theoretical Framework: The investigation encompasses the emergence of production engineering as a science and field of study, followed by a section on the practice of personnel management as a field of interest. Finally, it presents a topic related to the competencies required of production engineers in the job market.

Method: The adopted methodology is qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and methodological in nature, utilizing bibliographic research as the main procedure. The research methods include literature review to technically support the work, documentary research related to selected educational institutions, and a case study.

Results and Discussion: Literature review results indicate that the historical evolution of Production Engineering and Personnel Management education reveals an adaptation to market demands, influenced by industrial and economic movements over time. The interdependence between these two areas reflects a strategy to address the challenges of emerging scenarios, highlighting a continuous pursuit of innovation, quality, and efficiency. Case study results reveal that some institutions offer a significant number of courses focused on personnel management. However, the credit allocation for these courses is generally low. Regarding the diversity between mandatory and elective courses, there is a balance, with a slight predominance in elective course offerings.

Research Implications: The research aims to expand and enrich the theoretical framework related to production engineering and personnel management, with the goal of encouraging future research on the topics addressed at different levels of education.

Originality/Value: The study initiates a discussion on the importance of production engineers in organizations and the relevance of personnel management practice in the workplace, as well as investigating the intersection of these two areas in professional development.
The Influence Relationship of Social Capital, Eco-Innovation, and Operational Performance in Traditional Activities in the Amazon
Authors: Veloso Camila Oliveira Nascimento , Matias Isaac , Macke Janaina , Cardoso Welson de Sousa , Barbosa Kathúcia da Silva , Lucena Bruno Rafael Dias de 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this article was to analyze the influence relationship of Social Capital and Eco-innovation in the Operational Process of traditional activities in the context of the Brazilian Amazon.

Theoretical Framework: There is a certain scarcity in the literature of approaches to this relationship between the constructs in the Brazilian Amazon region, which motivated this study.

Method: For this, exploratory research of a quantitative nature was used as a methodological path, with the field research technique of applying questionnaires to social subjects who perform traditional activities in the Ilha do Marajó/PA region, in the municipality of Soure and four other surrounding cities. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

Results and Discussion: It was evidenced that Social Capital influences Eco-innovation by uniting social norms and obligations in trust networks with cooperation, through the sum of efforts that assist in the local development of small businesses. Additionally, Eco-innovation actions influence the operational results of the surveyed actors. The findings indicate that Social Capital directly affects Eco-innovation, Eco-innovation directly affects the Operational Process, and Social Capital indirectly influences the Operational Process through Eco-innovation.

Research Implications: The findings suggest that strengthening Social Capital can be an effective strategy to promote Eco-innovation and, consequently, improve the Operational Processes of traditional activities in the Brazilian Amazon.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing the relationship between Social Capital and Eco-innovation in the specific context of the Brazilian Amazon, an area that has been little explored previously.
Climate Change in Secondary School Classrooms Using Geographic Information Technologies as A Learning Tool
Authors: Gil Javier Nicolás Velilla , Moreno Carlos Guallart , Marín-Yaseli María Laguna 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The main objective of the elaboration of these materials is to verify if their use in the classrooms of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) and Baccalaureate facilitates the acquisition of key competences and improves the geographic learning of the students. It seeks to implement a model of competency learning that makes use of Geographic Information Technologies (TIG) to develop spatial analysis and understanding skills in students.

Theoretical references: The theoretical framework is based on the recommendations of the Council of the European Union on the use of good practices and digital technologies in education. The concepts of climate change and sustainable development are considered, as well as specific competences related to geographical thinking and the use of TIG.

Methodology: Educational materials have been designed and used in classes of 1st and 3rd of ESO, dividing students into subgroups that used and did not use the materials to compare results. Initial, intermediate and final assessments were conducted to measure the evolution of learning. The materials include maps and applications to solve geographical problems and didactic strategies of the bimodal curriculum are used to promote key competences.

Results and Conclusion: The use of the materials has significantly improved the students' learning competencies, although the objectives have not been fully achieved. The average acquisition of competences went from 2.79 to 4.36 on a scale from 0 to 10. A noticeable improvement was observed in 10 fields that were previously below 4 points, now at 5 or more. However, students showed more difficulties in areas such as orderly communication and critical evaluation of their approaches and those of their peers.

Research Implications: Research suggests that the use of TIG in secondary education can be an effective tool to improve the geographic and analytical competencies of students. In addition, the importance of integrating these technologies in a way that supports geographic learning rather than focusing exclusively on the management of the tools is highlighted.

Originality/Value: This study presents an innovative approach to using TIG in secondary education to develop key competencies in students. The originality lies in the combination of advanced technologies with a competency approach in the teaching of geography, which could serve as a model for future educational applications in other contexts.
Inhibitory Activity of Propolis Extracts From Stingless Bees (Meliponini) on the Development of Phytopathogenic Fungi: in Vitro Evaluation
Authors: Grifante Érica Visioli , Costantin Clarice Rech , Oliveira Vicente Azevedo de , Pansera Márcia Regina , Silvestre Wendel Paulo , Sartori Valdirene Camatti 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to assess the alcoholic extracts of propolis from Tetragona clavipes, Scaptotrigona bipunctata, Tetragonisca angustula, and Melipona quadrifasciata.

Theoretical Framework: There is growing interest in the bioactive metabolites of propolis and honey produced by different species of the group of native stingless bees (NSB) belonging to the Meliponini tribe.

Method: The extracts were prepared in a proportion of 30 g of propolis to 70 mL of 96 % v/v ethanol (1:2). Afterwards, its chemical constituents were characterized by HPLC. A PDA medium was used to evaluate the antifungal activity, with the extracts added to the melting medium (55 °C) in different concentrations. The effect of increasing concentrations (1.6 %, 3.2 %, 6.4 %, and 12.0 % v/v) of extracts on the mycelial growth of the fungi Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Fusarium sp., Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Botrytis cinerea, and Botryosphaeria sp. was evaluated. Fungal development was determined by measuring mycelial diameter on the 14th day of inoculation.

Results and Discussion: The antioxidant activity and the contents of flavonoids and phenolic compounds were identified in all samples of propolis extracts from ANSF. The T. clavipes propolis extract had the highest content of phenolic compounds (5,593 mgEAG·100 mL-1). Among the chemical compounds, naringin, gallic acid, hesperidin, and ferulic acid were identified in greater quantities. The fungi evaluated in this work were partially inhibited by most SNB alcoholic extracts, mainly at concentrations of 1.6 % and 3.2 % v/v compared to the control treatment (ethanol 96 % v/v). Changes in the hyphal network and the reduction or absence of conidia were also observed when combined with different alcoholic propolis extracts and the control with 96 % v/v ethanol.

Research Implications: The results demonstrate that the chemical components of the alcoholic extracts of NSB propolis have the potential for controlling phytopathogenic fungi of agricultural interest.

Originality/Value: This study contributes by assessing and highlighting the potential applications of NSB as natural products in the alternative control of phytopathogenic fungi of agricultural interest.
Hyponymy From a Semiotic Point of View
Authors: Assis Francielly Las Casas de , Valim Fernanda Assunção , Oliveira Samuel Henrique Giarola de , Santos Lucas Ribeiro dos , Santos White José dos 
Published: August 2024

Purpose: In this article, by considering the linguistic symbols, the author shows that the recognition of this relation depends on the encyclopedic knowledge of sign users.

Theoretical Framework: From the hyponymic point of view, this article concerns signs whose referents are in another possible relations can be expanded to different types of sign.

Result and Discussion: The writer used two kinds of signs for showing the truth-value of the assumption. First, signs which are compound and are the result of a selection and combination of different referents. Second, the signs which, by changing the Context B, change their identity and interpretation.

Value/Originality: Hyponymy is one of the most well-known lexical relations in lexical semantics world. Accordingly, the aim of this article is to demonstrate how hyponymic lexical and it is possible to generalize this relation to other types of signs in semiotics.
Attitudes Towards Science, Technology, and Environment: A Look from Higher Education Students Through the Roses Project
Authors: García-Ruiz Mayra , Prince Jessica G.S.R. Rayas 
Published: August 2024

Objective: the objective of this study is to investigate the attitudes towards S&T, the current environmental challenges, and the future of our planet of higher education students of two educational careers through the ROSES project.

Theoretical Framework: Attitudes are a fundamental component of our personality; the attitudes have a close and undeniable relationship with the teaching-learning process, as they underlie the moment of making a decision or trying to solve a problem.

Method: We investigate attitudes through the categories “Me and environmental challenges” and “My opinions about science and technology” from the ROSES questionnaire.

Results and Discussion: Regarding the “Me and environmental challenges” scale, most of pre-service teachers showed favorable environmental attitudes. A lack of some knowledge was detected, such as the origin of environmental problems. Regarding “My opinions about science and technology”, both pre-service teachers and pedagogy students showed moderately positive attitudes. The results of this work are of great relevance for the whole citizenship for they can make reasoned and informed decisions to solve the environmental problems that are within their reach, therefor it is important to have knowledge about the environment and S&T.

Research Implications: The results of this work are of great relevance so that all citizens can can improve learning, curriculum, textbooks, and classroom activities based on empirical results and thereby increase interest in S&T and its relationship to the environment, so that there is respect for cultural diversity, gender equity, empower citizens to participate in these issues that directly concern them.

Originality/Value: This research contributes new knowledge about the environmental challenges that all human beings currently face.
Influence of The Type of Laying Joint on The Mechanical Behavior of Prisms Made With Ecological Bricks
Authors: Assis Francielly Las Casas de , Valim Fernanda Assunção , Oliveira Samuel Henrique Giarola de , Santos Lucas Ribeiro dos , Santos White José dos 
Published: August 2024

Objective: This paper proposes the study of the influence of laying joints on the mechanical behavior of masonry prisms made with ecological bricks.

Method: To this end, an experimental program was developed including prisms constructed with different types of joints: laying mortar, adhesive mortar and PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate).

Results and Discussion: The adhesive mortar and the conventional mortar were characterized in terms of their compressive strength, obtaining a resistance approximately 1.36 times the compressive strength of the brick (6.92±0.51 MPa), while the settlement was close (0.99%). The average compressive strengths of the prisms were very different, demonstrating that the laying joint has a significant influence on cement-based masonry. It was found that the use of adhesive mortar made it possible to increase the resistance capacity of the prisms to compression by 75%, when compared to prisms made with joints that used PVA glue. However, the laying mortar showed a similar result, at 53%. The rupture mode observed in the prisms made with sticky and conventional mortar was due to traction cracking in the brick units.

Research Implications: In this study, it can be concluded that when using ecological bricks with different types of joints, the thickness and type of mortar can have a significant influence on the final strength of the materials, however thin joints tend to maximize the effects defects and reduce the resistant capacity of these masonries.
Synthesis, Characterization, And Application of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanocomposite for Furfural Adsorption
Authors: Pessôa Thiago Sabino , Sobrinho Maurício Alves da Motta , Fraga Tiago José Marques , Sales Paula Barone da Paz 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to synthesize, characterize, and apply a novel graphene oxide-based adsorbent for the organic contaminant furfural, aiming to develop a new material with the capacity for removal of this heterocyclic aldehyde via the adsorptive method.

Theoretical Framework: This empirical study utilized a bibliographic procedure to synthesize the adsorbents, investigate their efficacy in adsorbing furfural, and observe the kinetic characteristics of adsorption. The synthesized material was characterized to classify it based on its physical aspects.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes the synthesis of the adsorbents, the evaluation of their adsorptive capacity for furfural removal, conducting adsorption kinetics, and studying the equilibrium and thermodynamics of adsorption. For the characterization of the adsorbents, analyses were performed using infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy.

Results and Discussion: The results revealed that non-functionalized graphene oxide did not exhibit the capacity to adsorb furfural. The model that best fit the experimental data for the adsorption of furfural on thiol-functionalized graphene oxide was the pseudo-second-order model, indicating multilayer adsorption, applicable in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems as mentioned in the literature. The thiol-functionalized graphene oxide demonstrated a furfural removal efficiency of approximately 60% under the studied conditions. According to the model, the thiol-functionalized graphene oxide exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 722.12 mg.g-1.

Research Implications: This research contributes scientifically as this application has never been performed and presents a new material as an adsorbent for furfural, expanding the collection of materials capable of partially removing this contaminant from the aqueous environment.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by verifying that the adsorbents developed in this work had not been used for the adsorption of the contaminant furfural, thus providing a contribution to scientific research in the application of graphene oxide. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the synthesis of a new adsorbent capable of partially decontaminating the organic compound from an aqueous solution.
Evaluation of Competencies in Nursing Students. a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Velázquez María del Rosario Herrera , Macias Maria Liliana Calderon , Soraida Quimi Cobos Letty , Figueroa Martha Saida Quiroz 
Published: August 2024

Objective: To evaluate the competencies of the final year undergraduate nursing students.

Theoretical Framework: It is based on the theories that support the development of nursing competencies: behaviorism, trait theory and holism. Nursing competence is considered as a complex integration of knowledge that includes professional judgment, skills, values and attitude, and represents a core component for correct care management and the practice of safe and quality care.

Method: The research was quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive. It was carried out at the nursing school of a public university in the province of Manabí, Ecuador. A sample of 175 students was selected from a total of 318 enrolled in the eighth and ninth semesters, with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%. The Hsu & Hsieh (2013) Nursing Student Competency Inventory was used, a 43-item questionnaire organized into six dimensions. The rating was obtained using a Likert scale from 0 to 5. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic characteristics and the professional and nursing competence of the participants. In addition, a comparative analysis of correlations between the domains of professional competence and the sociodemographic characteristics of nursing students was carried out.

Results and Discussion: The study achieved a response rate of 100% (175/175). The majority of students were women (65.1%) and were in their eighth semester of nursing (57.7%). Students assessed themselves as reasonably competent in nursing, with the "ethics and responsibility" domain scoring the highest (X̅= 65.38, SD +11.1) and the "critical thinking and reasoning" domains (X̅ = 18.29 (SD +3.4)) and "clinical biomedical sciences" having the lowest scores (X̅ = 22.82, SD +3.4). The results did not estimate a predictive relationship between gender and the type of student residences.

Research Implications: This research provides implications for education policies promoting higher standards and more effective approaches in teaching and assessing competencies.

Originality/Value: The findings of this study are key to the design of nursing programs that meet high quality standards and respond to the health needs of the population, aligned with the WHO Global Strategic Guidelines for Nursing and Midwifery. The conclusions highlight the need to work the development of critical thinking and reasoning, as well as the design of nursing curricula with more time dedicated to biomedical clinical sciences, with a holistic and non-biomedical approach.
Study on The Adoption of Historical Record and Chain of Custody By Brazilian Judicial Experts From the Collection to the Disposal of Evidence: A Survey Questionnaire
Authors: Grigollo Fabio Vivan , Fernandes Roberto Fabiano 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the practices and protocols of the chain of custody adopted by forensic experts in Brazil, with the intent of evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of these procedures in the evidence production process.

Theoretical Framework: This research is based on theories of forensic computing and the importance of evidence preservation. It highlights concepts of quality control and standardized practices in the chain of custody, providing a foundation for understanding best practices and relevant protocols.

Method: The methodology employed involves administering a specific questionnaire to a group of forensic experts across Brazil. Data was collected to gather information on chain of custody procedures, including collection, acquisition, examination, analysis, transfer, and disposal of evidence. The study aims to measure the adoption and application of standardized practices by these professionals.

Results and Discussion: Results revealed significant variations in the adoption of chain of custody practices among forensic experts. The discussion contextualizes these variations in relation to established theories and practices, identifying gaps and weaknesses in protocols and suggesting areas for improvement.

Implications of the Research: The implications of this research include potential improvements in evidence preservation practices and the need for greater adherence to standardized protocols, impacting the reliability and credibility of evidence in judicial processes.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by identifying deficiencies in current practices and suggesting directions for enhancement. The relevance is underscored by the need to improve evidence quality and ensure the integrity of judicial processes.
Moscow Pre-War Stage of Biography Hero of the Soviet Union E. F. Kolesova (1920–1942)
Authors: Закиров О.А. 
Published: August 2024

Статья посвящена изучению биографии Елены Фёдоровны Колесовой. Автор внес уточнения в некоторые данные о времени ее жизни в Москве с конца 1920-х годов до начала Великой Отечественной войны.
The article is devoted to the study of the biography of Elena Fedorovna Kolesova. The article clarifies some data on the time of her life in Moscow from the late 1920s to the beginning of the Great Patriotic War.
«The Nobles Opposed Everything That Had Previously Had Influence, and the Governor Himself...»: Сonflicts between the Provincial Authorities and the Nobility in the Middle of the 19th Century
Authors: Могилевский Н.А. 
Published: August 2024

В статье на основании новых архивных материалов рассматриваются типы конфликтов между губернаторами и местным дворянством в конце 1850-х годов. Приводится типология этих противоречий: конфликты правовые, личностные и институциональные.
Based on new archival materials, the article examines the types of conflicts between governors and local nobility in the late 1850s. A typology of these contradictions is given: legal, personal and institutional conflicts.