bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact and Identities as Revealed in Tourists' Perceptions of the Linguistic Landscape in Tourist Destinations
Authors: Sieras Shangrela G. 
Published: April 2024

The language displayed on signage, tarps, and shop fronts helps tourists navigate the place or learn how to avail of services or facilities in a destination. The availability of tourist information in a familiar language can be crucial to tourist satisfaction because tourists rely on signage information during the tour. This study analyzed tourists' perceptions of signage in select destinations in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. This study employed a qualitative approach and used an online survey questionnaire to gather data. The participants were local tourists who were purposively sampled for this study. Their responses were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed four themes: tourists' perceptions of the usefulness of signage, preferred language in signage, perceptions of destinations that use English signage, and impressions of visitors to destinations with English signage. Signage with both texts and symbols was found useful in navigating the destination. English signage is perceived as convenient and helpful in making tourists feel secure in a new place. It is equated with the progress and sophistication of the destinations and their visitors. This study concludes that while English is perceived with high valuation as a lingua franca in tourism, the need to use multilingual signage is desired. The tourists' linguistic preference is a challenge to LL actors to be more adaptive to tourists' language choices while not sacrificing the authentic experience at the destination. Sign makers should consider how linguistic elements in signage shape the tourist destinations' image and tourists' satisfaction in general.

Keywords: Linguistic landscape; English signage; qualitative content anaysis; tourists' perceptions
Current status of Rabies Prophylaxis in Dalaba (Republic of Guinea)
Authors: Soromou Lanan Wassy , Sonomou Matho , Keyra Mohamed 
Published: April 2024

Objective: Rabies is a real risk to public health, and remains a zoonosis with considerable medical and economic impact on both humans and animals. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate rabies control measures applied in the urban township of Dalaba.
Materials and Methods: The methodology adopted was based on consultation of animal health managers and analysis of archives; field surveys of human health services, owner-managers of domestic carnivores and livestock breeders; and evaluation of anti-epizootic measures.
Results: From 2010 to 2017, consultation of executives and analysis of archives revealed the following data: 25 reported cases of carnivore bites, of which 19 were observed by veterinary practitioners; 32 cases of clinical animal rabies recorded, including 18 dogs, 13 cattle and 1 cat; and 103 animal rabies vaccinations. A search of health facility consultation registers showed 400 cases of bites attributable to carnivores, of which 37 victims were subjected to post-exposure vaccination. From 112 carnivore owners surveyed, (50.89%) claimed to be perfectly aware of the disease. To prevent the disease, 14.28% have their animals caged; 22.32% vaccinate and 29.82% vaccinate regularly; 14.29% have their dogs castrated, and 31.25% feed their animals regularly. Among the 210 carnivores registered, 45 dogs (21.43%) and 2 cats (0.95%) have been vaccinated against rabies, giving a vaccination coverage rate of 22.38%.
Conclusion: At the end of this research, we noted that rabies constitutes a real threat and a major zoonosis requiring the adoption of strategies for better control.
Economics of diabetes mellitus type 2 control based on big data modeling
Authors: Svetlichnaya S. V. , Popovich L. D. 
Published: April 2024

Background. It has been done previously that the main expenditures in diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2T) not related with glycemia correction, but they are spending on the cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) of DM2T and indirect costs of CVDs in work-aged patients.Objective. Modelling of potential clinical and economic results of effective programs for DM2T control realizations and their influence on CVDs and mortality in case of HbA1c targets reached.Materials and methods. The Oxford UKPDS model has been used for epidemiologic and economic benefits in cases of decreased CVDs and premature deaths due to more effective control of DM2T. We created 48 cluster groups of patients based on age (less 40 y. o., 40–60 y. o., 60+ y. o.) and HbA1c levels and CVDs anamnesis. The probability of CVDs over 10 years was calculated for each cluster. Subsequently, DALY, YLL, and YLD have also been defined. Average salary, GDP per capita, etc. were used for the analysis.Results. Successful control of DM2T can lead to saving 1.69 billion YLL, or 115.93 years per 100th of people annually. The prognosis for CVD morbidity and mortality decreasing due to more effective DM2T control can decrease DALY loss by 17 %. The effect on the Russian economy in this case can be evaluated as 197,8 billion RUR over 10 years (based on salary level). The benefit in the GDP per capita metric is higher — 213.6 billion RUR annually.Conclusion. Effective methods of DM2T control can reduce the risk of CVD occurrence and progression; therefore, they are economically justified and can be considered as an additional source of budgetary benefits, leading to lower medical care costs.
Current issues related to the off-label use of drugs and their potential solutions
Authors: Radaeva K. S. , Mishinova S. A. 
Published: April 2024

Relevance. Off-label use of medications is a common practice in clinical settings. To address the growing interest in this issue, the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) has developed new general guidelines for off-label prescribing in clinical practice that emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine and promote transparent communication between healthcare professionals and patients.Objective. The aim of this work was to analyze and present key trends for optimizing off-label prescribing decisions based on the ISPE recommendations (2023).Results. The report highlights five main recommendations: seeking strong scientific evidence, including the use of real-world data; using expert knowledge to evaluate and summarize evidence; developing recommendations with rigorous consistency; aligning the use of off-label medications with research; and strengthening collaboration among regulators, researchers, clinicians, and the pharmaceutical industry.Conclusions. A comprehensive approach is required to address the problem of off-label use of medicines. Implementation of these initiatives will reduce the risks associated with off-label use, generate sustainable scientific evidence, and improve the quality of patient care.
Real-world data studies in oncology: analysis of the Russian publications
Authors: Achikyan V. F. , Kurylev A. A. , Kolbin A. S. 
Published: April 2024

Background. Real-world data studies are an important source of knowledge on malignant tumors and their treatment. This knowledge is a tool for making decisions by health care professionals and patients. Regarding this, authors conducted literature search to identify real-world data studies published in the Russian scientific journals.Objective. The study aim was finding and analyzing publications on real-world evidence studies in oncology therapeutic area.Materials and methods. Full-text articles published in the Russian peer-reviewed medical scientific journals of 2022 and 2023 were systematically relieved and analyzed.Results. 119 publications were selected. The following types of study data were identified: 1) data on patients management practice; 2) survival and other oncology outcomes regardless of treatment approach; 3) survival and other oncology outcomes depending on treatment approach; 4) efficacy of a concrete therapy; 5) treatment safety (toxicity) data; 6) clinical and demographic prognostic factors; 7) tumor (morphological, molecular and genetic) prognostic factors; 8) tumor characteristics (morphological, molecular and genetic) regardless of their prognostic significance; 9) oncology disease characteristic (e. g., comorbidities) regardless of its prognostic significance. The most common types of study data were the following: clinical and demographic prognostic factors — 24 studies; tumor (morphological, molecular and genetic) prognostic factors — 36 studies; tumor characteristics (morphological, molecular and genetic) regardless of their prognostic significance — 38 studies.Conclusion. The modern real-world data studies in oncology therapeutic area are a very important source of knowledge on malignant tumors and their treatment.
Development and validation of the Emotional Climate Change Stories (ECCS) stimuli set
Authors: Zaremba Dominika , Michałowski Jarosław M. , Klöckner Christian A. , Marchewka Artur , Wierzba Małgorzata 
Published: April 2024

AbstractClimate change is widely recognised as an urgent issue, and the number of people concerned about it is increasing. While emotions are among the strongest predictors of behaviour change in the face of climate change, researchers have only recently begun to investigate this topic experimentally. This may be due to the lack of standardised, validated stimuli that would make studying such a topic in experimental settings possible. Here, we introduce a novel Emotional Climate Change Stories (ECCS) stimuli set. ECCS consists of 180 realistic short stories about climate change, designed to evoke five distinct emotions—anger, anxiety, compassion, guilt and hope—in addition to neutral stories. The stories were created based on qualitative data collected in two independent studies: one conducted among individuals highly concerned about climate change, and another one conducted in the general population. The stories were rated on the scales of valence, arousal, anger, anxiety, compassion, guilt and hope in the course of three independent studies. First, we explored the underlying structure of ratings (Study 1; n = 601). Then we investigated the replicability (Study 2; n = 307) and cross-cultural validity (Study 3; n = 346) of ECCS. The collected ratings were highly consistent across the studies. Furthermore, we found that the level of climate change concern explained the intensity of elicited emotions. The ECCS dataset is available in Polish, Norwegian and English and can be employed for experimental research on climate communication, environmental attitudes, climate action-taking, or mental health and wellbeing.
Using genetic algorithm for optimal sizing of stand-alone hybrid energy system
Authors: Abed Faisal Theyab , Abed Nisreen Khalil , ALRubeei Ibtihal Razaq Niama , Alrikabi Aday R. H. 
Published: April 2024

When planning a hybrid energy system (HES) that incorporates both renewable and non-renewable energy sources—those that rely on fossil fuels—the primary considerations are the total cost of the system and the CO? emissions. In this paper, we will investigate the typical hybrid energy system (HES) that incorporates both renewable and non-renewable energy sources involving a detailed simulation process that may require specific inputs, models, and data. Then, we employed dual optimization methods: genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). The consequences of GA and PSO execution in the bus timetabling problem depict that the GA algorithm is better at finding the optimal solution in terms of accuracy and iteration. Additionally, the GA algorithm is also superior to the straightforwardness of the techniques used. So, in this work, we employed a Genetic Algorithm Optimization (GA)–-based optimal sizing technique for HES configurations that include sustainability wind turbines (WTs), battery storage (BS), and diesel generators (DGs). HES improved power delivery to a rural community in the Wasit Province, Iraq, situated at 46° - 36° and 32° - 31° in the country's southeastern central region. Throughout the project's 25-year lifespan, the optimization primarily aims to minimize the total cost (CT) and total CO? emissions (ECO2T). The outcomes demonstrate that the GA algorithm may, with continuous electricity supply, minimize the objectives while meeting the load demand.
Impact of digital HR technology between green human resources and environmental performance in Jordanian banks
Authors: Al-Ghalabi Ruba Risheed , Alsheikh Ghaith Abdulraheem Ali , Al-Shamaileh Laith R. , Altarawneh Abeer 
Published: April 2024

The present study investigates how green human resource management practices (GHRM) affect Jordanian commercial banks' environmental performance. It also examines the moderating effect of digital HR technology. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data from 12 commercial banks and 4 Islamic banks. PLS-SEM was used to analyze the data from the sample size of 402 questionnaires that were given to HR managers and supervisors at these institutions. The results indicated that dimensions of GHRM are strongly correlated to the environmental performance. In addition, digital HR technology has a negative effect related to environmental performance. Similarly, from the five indirect effect hypotheses, only one was supported, the moderating role of digital HR technology between green empowerment and environmental performance. To optimize the environmental advantages, digital HR technology integration into sustainability programs calls for original thought and inventive solutions. Banks can boost their environmental performance while simultaneously increasing their HR procedures and employee engagement by incorporating these novel concepts.
Avaliação da qualidade da água pluvial do município de Medianeira, PR por meio de análises de parâmetros físico-químicos
Authors: Cunha Bruna Dos Santos 
Published: April 2024

O uso e o manejo da terra, proveniente do crescimento populacional acentuado e da industrialização, têm provocado a degradação dos recursos hídricos, tornando este recurso cada vez mais escasso e conseqüentemente mais precioso. Frente a essa problemática, o aproveitamento da água pluvial para fins não potáveis é considerado uma alternativa eficaz para a preservação dos recursos hídricos, pois conserva a água potável somente para usos mais nobres, como o abastecimento humano. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade da água pluvial do município de Medianeira – PR, através da análise de parâmetros físico-químicos representados por pH, turbidez, condutividade elétrica, salinidade, sólidos totais dissolvidos e dureza, e posteriormente verificar, de acordo com os resultados obtidos, a possível utilização desta água em sistemas de resfriamento, geração de vapor e irrigação. Para a avaliação da qualidade da água foram coletadas 8 amostras de água pluvial, no período de 27 de março a 26 de abril de 2010. Os resultados obtidos dos parâmetros físico-químicos demonstraram uma boa qualidade da água, considerando que todos os parâmetros analisados estavam dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela Resolução CONAMA 357/05, a qual foi utilizada como parâmetro de comparação dos resultados obtidos. Os resultados também indicaram que a água pluvial em estudo apresenta grande potencial para ser utilizada nos fins que foram propostos (uso industrial e irrigação). Contudo, o pH foi o único parâmetro analisado que ficou abaixo dos limites estabelecidos para uso industrial, sendo considerado ácido para tal finalidade.
Estudo cinético de decomposição térmica da celulose
Authors: Zanatta Elciane Regina , Scheufelle Fabiano Bisnella , Reinehr Thiago Olinek , Silva Edson Antonio da , Santos João Batista Oliveira dos 
Published: April 2024

O conhecimento dos parâmetros cinéticos envolvidos nas reações de termoconversão são fundamentais para oprojeto e otimização de reatores de pirólise de biomassa. Neste trabalho foram obtidos dados experimentais dadecomposição térmica por meio de experimentos de termogravimetria (TG) que foram realizados em umaTERMOBALANÇA, marca Labsys/Setaram TG DTA/DSC, sob fluxo contínuo de nitrogênio gasoso, N2 de alta pureza99.999 %, à taxa de 30 cm3.min-1. Os ensaios dinâmicos foram executados a temperatura de 333 K até 1173 Kaproximadamente e foram empregadas taxas de aquecimento de: 5, 10, 15, 20 k.min-1. Os parâmetros cinéticos de decomposição térmica foram estimados com o método proposto por Flynn-W all-Ozawa (FWO). Também foram testados diferentes modelos para descrever a taxa de reação: nucleação e crescimento, reação química generalizada e de primeira ordem. Os resultados obtidos para energia de ativação da celulose foi de 129.58 – 149.35 kJ.mol-1, pelométodo de Flynn-Wall-Ozawa, de 160.10 kJ.mol-1, pelo método de reação química de primeira ordem, de 161.09kJ.mol-1, pelo método de reação química de ordem generalizada, e de 136.69 kJ.mol-1, pelo método de nucleação ordem generalizada, que foi o que melhor representou a cinética de decomposição da celulose.
Objetos de aprendizagem no contexto educacional: o filme e a animação
Authors: Silva Franciléia De Oliveira , Mucelin Carlos Alberto , Cardoso Cesar Alfredo , Müller Marcos Ricardo 
Published: April 2024

Este artigo teve como objeto de investigação o filme e a animação computadorizada. Trata-se de recursos tecnológicoseducacionais importantes para a realização de atividade educacional significativa e podem ser classificados como objetos de aprendizagem. Discutimos a definição e determinados aspectos da produção e utilização didático-pedagógica desses recursos para o processo ensino-aprendizagem. Apresentamos uma animação elaborada com o Flash e caracterização da sua utilização como recurso no contexto educacional.
Utilização do Moodle no suporte às atividades de estágio e trabalho de diplomação
Authors: Lamb Juliano , Vettorazzi Felipe Joseph , Mariani Thainá , Piacentini Liane 
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho apresenta resultados da aplicação do ambiente virtual moodle, no controle das atividades de estágio e de trabalho de diplomação dos alunos dos cursos de Informática, da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Campus Medianeira. Assim, o manuseio de toda essa informação se torna muito mais fácil não havendo redundância de informações, possibilitando ainda, o acesso controlado por níveis de usuário e, permitindo o acesso a partir de um dispositivo conectado a internet.
Inclusão escolar: o que pensam os alunos surdos a respeito dessa experiência?
Authors: Eyng Daline Backes , Guarinello Ana Cristina , Valentin Silvana Mendonça Lopes , Grassi Dayse 
Published: April 2024

Quando se fala em inclusão remete-se primeiramente a conquista assegurada pela Declaração de Salamanca,que definiu o acesso à inclusão de pessoas com necessidades educacionais especiais no ensino regular. Porém, comrelação ao aluno surdo, foi somente a partir da oficialização da Lei n° 10.436/02 e publicação do Decreto n° 5.626/05que a Língua Brasileira de Sinais passou a ser reconhecida como língua oficial dos surdos brasileiros, preconizando suautilização no processo de inclusão no ensino regular. Sendo assim, essa pesquisa buscou verificar a percepção dealunos surdos a respeito do seu processo de inclusão escolar após a implementação das legislações pertinentes a essatemática. Nesse sentido foi aplicado um questionário a 18 alunos surdos inseridos no ensino regular do município deMedianeira/Pr, sendo que as respostas apresentaram divergência no que se refere a inclusão e desempenho escolardesses alunos. Acredita-se que, para se pensar numa melhora na inclusão de alunos surdos, seja importante pensar naeducação desse aluno, no sentido de ampliar as discussões em sala de aula referentes à temática da surdez, da LIBRASe da diferença cultural e linguística, afim de que alunos, professores e colegas estejam realmente preparados para uma inclusão escolar mais efetiva
Indicadores do desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Ostrovski Dalésio , Passos Messias Modesto dos 
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo apresenta alguns indicadores de desenvolvimento sustentável de iniciativas nacionais e internacionais. Estes indicadores são inspirados nas decisões tomadas na Eco 92 – Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento, realizada no Rio de Janeiro de 03 a 14 de 1992, que versam sobre as iniciativas efetivas para a sustentabilidade ambiental. Os temas trabalhados pelos indicadores, geralmente, atendem quatro demandas: social, econômico, ambiental e institucional, sendo um referencial para a tomada de decisões nas esferas publicas e privadas.
A informática nos projetos sociais
Authors: Betzek Nelson Miguel , Votri Edvania , Maciéski Andréia N. , Almeida Leonardo Magalhães de 
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo visa relatar a experiência no que diz respeito à difusão e aprendizagem da informática apresentado no projeto do governo federal voltado a adolescentes, em parceria com aprefeitura de Medianeira - PR. A Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, campus Medianeira, contribui para com este projeto social, através da inclusão de acadêmicos que realizam como trabalho voluntário, a atividade de instrutores de informática. Esta parceria tem demonstrado bons resultados tanto para os adolescentes participantes do projeto, bem como para seus instrutores.
Allelopathic effect of anacardium humile mart. In the germination and growth of Lactuca Sativa l. and Raphanus Sativus l.
Authors: Periotto Fernando , Juliano Gualtieri Sonia Cristina , Lima Maria Inês Salgueiro 
Published: April 2024

In this research it was evaluated the allelopathic potential of aqueous extracts from Anacardium humile stems and leaves in seed germination and seedling growth of radish and lettuce. In the germination tests the aqueous extracts were used at 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16% (w/v) concentration. Four replicates of thirty seeds of lettuce and radish were distributed in Petri dishes covered with filter paper moistened with 5 mL different extracts, kept at 27 oC and light absence. The counting of germinated seeds was performed daily, being calculated speed and the percentage of germination. In tests measuring the germination percentage, only radish`s seeds were affected by the aqueous extracts of leaves 8%. The speed’s germination in lettuce seeds was significantly reduced using leaves extract at all concentrations. Leaf extracts 8, 12, 16% and stems extracts 8% also caused significant reductions in the speed germination of radish seeds. Growth experiments were carried out with four replicates of eight germinated seeds of lettuce and radish, at 27 oC, ten days after the germination and having filter paper as substratum, moistened with 0%, 4% and 12% of aqueous extracts. Both, lettuce and radish, presented a significant inhibition of total length when stem extracts were used. Leaves’s extracts 4% and 12% also produced significant growth inhibition in radish seedlings. The extracts interference on seed germination and seedling growth of lettuce and radish was disassociated of pH and osmotic potential influence, indicating an allelopathic potential of the species studied.