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EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL: COMO ENSINAR NO ESPAÇO DA ESCOLA SEXUAL EDUCATION: HOW TO TEACH IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

O presente artigo reflete sobre como ensinar no espaco da escola, no que se refere ao ensino formal, planejado e sistematizado, assim como ao informal, partindo das situacoes espontâneas que acontecem no cotidiano escolar. Aborda variadas estrategias de ensino, explicitando o fundamento metodologico que as sustenta. Analisa o papel do educador e do educando, ressaltando a importância da participacao ativa deste ultimo como sujeito que constroi conhecimento e que deve ser agente autonomo e co-responsavel por sua formacao pessoal. As reflexoes sao voltadas para o contexto da escola regular inclusiva, na qual, segundo a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases de 1996, as pessoas com necessidades educacionais especiais devem ser inseridas. Este e um novo desafio que se apresenta aos professores, ao mesmo tempo em que os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais propoem que ensinem sobre sexualidade. Pensar a escola inclusiva e oportuno ao se falar sobre Educacao Sexual pois, tanto uma quanto a outra devem estar voltadas para o acolhimento da diversidade humana, seja do individuo com necessidades educacionais especiais, seja dos discriminados pela forma diferente de viver sua sexualidade. Palavras-chave: Educacao sexual. Escola inclusiva. Estrategias de ensino. Abstract: This article reflects upon how to teach in the school environment concerning not only the formal teaching which is planned and systematized, but also the informal one, based on spontaneous situations which occur in the school daily routine. It deals with varied teaching strategies, showing the methodological fundamentals that support them. It also analyzes the roles of the teacher and the learner, highlighting the importance of active participation of the latter as a subject who builds knowledge and must be an autonomous agent and co-responsible for his/her personal formation. The reflections are focused on the context of the inclusive regular school where, according to the Federal Educational Rules and Regulations from 1996, people with special educational needs must be inserted. This is a new challenge for the teacher who is being asked to teach about sexuality, based on the National Curricular Parameters. Thinking about the inclusive school is appropriate as we talk about Sexual Education for both of them must face the receptiveness of human diversity, either of the individual with special educational needs or the prejudiced ones, because of their different way of living their sexuality. Key-words: Sexual education. Inclusive school. Teaching strategies.
Removing the Invasive Tree Ailanthus altissima and Restoring Natural Cover

Eight herbicide treatments were applied by low-volume basal applications and compared to hand cutting for the removal of Ailanthus altissima. Manual cutting of Ailanthus stimulated resprouting and increased overall stand density. Chemical control not only removed existing trees but also prevented resprouting. When evaluated 2 years after treatment, optimal control of Ailanthus was achieved with a combination of Garlon 4 and Tordon K herbicides. Garlon 4 at 20% v/v alone, Garlon 4 combined with Stalker, or Stalker herbicide alone controlled Ailanthus better than hand cutting but were not as effective as treatments containing picloram. Removal of Ailanthus resulted in a shift in herbaceous species to native species of the region without reseeding with naturally occurring herbs. Manual control of Ailanthus should be avoided in order to prevent proliferation. Herbicide control of Ailanthus is the preferred method of control because it successfully kills the trees and prevents resprouting. Because major Ailanthus infestations occur near roadways, access with a backpack sprayer should be achievable.
Urban heat governance: examining the role of urban planning

ABSTRACT Heat is an increasing climate risk for cities due to climate change and the urban heat island effect. Extreme heat has inequitable impacts across social, economic, and urban environmental systems. Despite increasing awareness of heat risk, the planning and governance structures for mitigating and managing heat are less understood than those for other climate risks. We studied five large, climatically-diverse U.S. cities to better understand urban heat governance with a focus on the field of urban planning. We first conducted a plan evaluation of these cities’ comprehensive, climate action, and hazard mitigation plans (n = 14) and then interviewed urban planners, resilience professionals, hazard mitigation planners, emergency managers, and public health professionals (n = 22). We found that aspects of heat planning occur across a variety of municipal plans but only a small number of strategies were explicitly framed in terms of heat, suggesting an opportunity to better connect heat with other policy goals. Urban planners tended to play a backseat role relative to other professions, despite the field’s importance for reducing heat-related inequity. Better understanding the role of urban planning within broader governance structures can help policymakers to best engage in heat mitigation and management.
Unleashing the potential of Phlox (Phlox drummondii): Evaluating the influence of growth regulators and growing media

During the early spring in the woodlands of eastern North America, Phlox drummondii emerges as a perennial plant adorned with a profusion of blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white. Its evergreen nature adds to its charm. To manage the growth of plants or specific plant parts, plant growth regulators (PGRs) are synthesized and employed, serving as valuable tools for controlling and directing the development of various plant species. A diverse range of ornamental plants, such as Phlox drummondii, have been documented to receive exogenous applications of plant growth regulators (PGRs). Among these regulators, gibberellins (GA) play a vital role by delaying senescence in flowers and promoting the breaking of dormancy in seeds, bulbs, and corms of ornamental plants. The experiment aimed to assess the performance and determine the optimal growth medium for Phlox. Five distinct growth media were employed as treatments during the study, which took place in the Horticulture Department of Gomal University. Collected data underwent analysis through ANOVA and Tuckey HSD tests. The study’s findings revealed that the highest plant height (16 cm) was observed in the control treatment with PGR 1, closely followed by PGR 2 (11.5 cm). The treatment labeled as T5, composed of a mixture of 1/3 sand, 1/3 poultry manure, and 1/3 soil, demonstrated the most favorable results across multiple parameters such as bud initiation (BI), first flower emergence (FFE), flowers per plant (FPP), branches per plant (BPP), leaves per plant (LPP), number of roots (NR), field life of flowers (FLF), and flower diameter (FD). T4, T3, T2, and T1 treatments also exhibited similar positive outcomes, aligning with the promising performance of T5.
Abnormalities of brain imaging in COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a multisystem disease, manifested by several symptoms of various degrees. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can affect the central nervous system (CNS) through several mechanisms and brain imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis and evaluation of the neurological involvement of COVID-19. Moreover, brain imaging of patients with COVID-19 would result in a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2 neuro-pathophysiology. In this study, we evaluated the brain imaging findings of patients with COVID-19 in Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective, and observational study. The hospital records and chest and brain computed tomography (CT) scans of patients with confirmed COVID-19 were reviewed. Results: 161 patients were included in this study (39.1% women, mean age: 60.84). Thirteen patients (8%) had ischemic strokes identified by brain CT. Subdural hematoma, subdural effusion, and subarachnoid hemorrhage were confirmed in three patients. Furthermore, there were four cases of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). Patients with and without abnormal brain CTs had similar average ages. The rate of brain CT abnormalities in both genders did not differ significantly. Moreover, abnormal brain CT was not associated with increased death rate. There was no significant difference in lung involvement (according to lung CT scan) between the two groups. Conclusion: Our experience revealed a wide range of imaging findings in patients with COVID-19 and these findings were not associated with a more severe lung involvement or increased rate of mortality.
Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Endometriosis: Birds of a Feather Flock Together—A Review

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are chronic conditions affecting up to 10% of the global population, imposing significant burdens on healthcare systems and patient quality of life. Interestingly, around 20% of endometriosis patients also present with symptoms indicative of IBS. The pathogenesis of both these multifactorial conditions remains to be fully elucidated, but connections to gut microbiota are becoming more apparent. Emerging research underscores significant differences in the gut microbiota composition between healthy individuals and those suffering from either endometriosis or IBS. Intestinal dysbiosis appears pivotal in both conditions, exerting an influence via similar mechanisms. It impacts intestinal permeability, triggers inflammatory reactions, and initiates immune responses. Furthermore, it is entwined in a bidirectional relationship with the brain, as part of the gut–brain axis, whereby dysbiosis influences and is influenced by mental health and pain perception. Recent years have witnessed the development of microbiota-focused therapies, such as low FODMAP diets, prebiotics, probiotics, antibiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, designed to tackle dysbiosis and relieve symptoms. While promising, these treatments present inconsistent data, highlighting the need for further research. This review explores the evidence of gut dysbiosis in IBS and endometriosis, underscoring the similar role of microbiota in both conditions. A deeper understanding of this common mechanism may enable enhanced diagnostics and therapeutic advancements.
Cytological Quantification of Nodal Mast Cells in Dogs Affected by Non-Neoplastic Condition and Mast Cell Tumor Using Different Sample Preparation Techniques: An Explorative Study

Simple Summary Cytological evaluation of lymph nodes (LN) during staging of canine Mast Cell Tumors (MCTs) is a hot topic. While histology is currently the gold standard of LN evaluation, cytology would have the advantage of in vivo investigation that allows for the planning of a therapeutical approach. However, at present, LN cytological examination and interpretation needs to be standardized. In the present work, the significance of the nodal mast cell number in dogs with and without MCT has been investigated, comparing different counting methods and different sample preparation techniques. Our results suggest that, while counting methods and sample preparation technique do not influence MC count, the nodal MC number can discriminate between metastatic and non-metastatic LNs, but fails to distinguish between metastatic and possibly metastatic LNs. Abstract Cytological evaluation of lymph nodes (LN) in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCT) has a key role in MCT staging. However, cytological discrimination between metastatic and reactive LNs is debated and diagnostic criteria inconsistent. The aim of this study was to retrospectively quantify nodal mast cells (MCs) in non-oncological (NOD) and MCT-bearing dogs (MCTBD), using different sample preparation techniques, to evaluate the significance of the MCT number. Cytological specimens from NOD-LNs (10 fine-needle aspirates—FNAs) and MCTBD-LNs (10 FNAs, 10 scrapings, 10 touch imprints) were evaluated. MCTBD-LNs were grouped in: non-metastatic, possibly-metastatic, and metastatic based on current literature criteria. MCs were counted in 4, 8, and 20 high-power-fields, and over 500, 1000, and 2000 total cells. MCs were significantly more numerous in MCTBD-LNs than in NOD-LNs and in “metastatic” samples than in “non-metastatic”. There was no significant difference between “metastatic” and “possibly metastatic” samples. Sample preparation techniques did not influence these results. A negative correlation between MCs number and sample cellularity was observed. Results were confirmed regardless of the counting method applied. MCs counting per se cannot distinguish possibly metastatic and metastatic cytological samples. Sample preparation technique and the counting method applied seem to have no influence on cytological quantification of nodal MCs in MCTBDs.
Metacognitive Training Program: It`s Effect on Staff Nurses` Decision Making Abilities

: Background: Metacognition is a process that is at the top of all executive cognitive processes and key psychological factor that involved in decision making. Purpose: Examine the effect of metacognitive training program on staff nurses` decision making abilities. Method: A quasi-experimental (one group pretest/posttest) design was utilized. The study was conducted in Medical and surgical departments at Beni-Suef University Hospital. A simple random sample of 64 staff nurses was included. Metacognition Knowledge Questionnaire, Metacognitive Awareness Inventory and Decision Making Abilities Scale were used for data collection. Results: Revealed that the majority 90.6% of staff nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge level at pre program which improved to 95.3% had a satisfactory knowledge post program and decreased to (78.1%) at follow up. More than one third 42.2% of staff nurses had a moderate level of metacognitive awareness at pre program which improved to 87.5% had a high level post program and decreased to (81.3%) at follow up. About two thirds 64.1% of staff nurses had a moderate level of decision making abilities at pre program which improved to 93.7% had a high level post program and decreased to (92.2%) at follow up. Conclusion: The metacognitive training program had a greater effect on improving staff nurses` metacognitive knowledge and awareness that was reflected in their decision making abilities. Recommendations: Encourage staff nurses to implement metacognitive strategies that improve their abilities to make effective and sound decisions. Involve metacognition concept into nursing curricula and focus on its importance in different aspects of nursing profession.
Laboratory Testing and Analysis of Clay Soil Stabilization Using Waste Marble Powder

Soil stabilization is a critical step in numerous engineering projects, preventing soil erosion, increasing soil strength, and reducing the risk of subsidence. Due to its inexpensive cost and potential environmental benefits, waste materials, such as waste marble powder (WMP), have been used as additives for soil stabilization in recent years. This study investigates waste marble powder’s effects on unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and clayey soil’s ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) at different water contents and curing times, and artificial neural networks (ANNs) are also used to predict the UCS and UPV values based on three input variables (percentage of waste marble dust, curing time, and moisture content). Geo-engineering experiments (Atterberg limits, compaction characteristics, specific gravity, UCS, and UPV) and analytical methods (ANNs) are used. The study results indicate that the soil is high-plasticity clay (CH) using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), and adding waste marble powder (WMP) can significantly improve the UCS and UPV of clay soils, especially at optimal water content, curing times of 28 days, and 60% WMP. It is found that the ANN models accurately predict the UCS and UPV values with high correlation coefficients approaching 1. In addition, this study shows that the optimum water content and curing time for stabilized clay soils depend on the grade and amount of waste marble powder utilized. Overall, the study demonstrates the potential of waste marble dust as a soil stabilization additive and the usefulness of ANNs in predicting UCS and UPV values. This study’s results are relevant to engineers and researchers working on soil stabilization projects, such as foundations and backfills. They can contribute to the development of sustainable and cost-effective soil stabilization solutions.
Can we Achieve Organisational Agility through Talent: A Descriptive Study

PurposeTalent management made its way into local and multinational organisations in the UAE during the last few years. The UAE's growth strategy has included talent management. Agile working requires highly talented and engaged people, and agile business requires openness to employees' skills and the ability to quickly deploy them to the difficulties each customer poses. As a result, efficient people management is critical for directing human capital in your modern firm. The purpose of this descriptive study is to investigate the impact of talent management on achieving organisational agility in the government services sector in Ajman. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a quantitative research design to investigate the impact of talent management on achieving organisational agility in the government services sector in Ajman. The target population consists of employees within the government services sector in Ajman, UAE. An electronic questionnaire is developed to collect data from the participants. 399 valid questionnaires were collected. The collected data were analysed using SPSS v26 software. Descriptive statistics summarise the data, while inferential statistics, such as correlation and regression analyses, are used to test the relationships between the studied constructs. A path analysis is conducted to understand talent management's direct and indirect effects on organisational agility. Findings – The results revealed a significant positive relationship between talent management and organisational agility in the context of the UAE's government services sector. This indicates that effective talent management practices contribute to increased agility within organisations. The study's findings highlight the importance of talent management in achieving organisational agility in the government services sector in Ajman, UAE. Effective talent management practices contribute to enhanced business performance and foster an agile organisational culture that is better prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.
Investigating the Impact of International General Certifcate of Secondary Education Scores and Gender on the Diploma Program Scores in Mathematics and Science∗

Inspired by their goal for a well-rounded education in a world that has become more globalized, an increasing number of schools in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world have been adapting the philosophy and curricula of international schools. While there have been several studies to support Diploma Program as an established curriculum at the senior high school level, there has been little evidence that would support any particular curriculum at the junior high school level. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between external examination scores of International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and those of Diploma Program. A purposive sample was drawn from high school students who attended an international school in a major metropolitan city in Turkey. Data were analyzed with multiple regression approach. Statistically significant and relatively strong relationships were found between external examination scores, both in mathematics and science.
The Minimum Temperature Outweighed the Maximum Temperature in Determining Plant Growth over the Tibetan Plateau from 1982 to 2017

The Tibetan Plateau (TP) plays a crucial role in the climate change of China as well as global climate change. It is therefore of great practical significance to study vegetation and its dynamic changes for regional ecological protection. The combination of a dry climate and notable temperature disparities can lead to intricate effects on the region’s vegetation. However, there are few studies exploring the complex effects of diurnal temperature variations on vegetation growth that differ from the effects of mean temperature on the TP, especially under different frozen ground types. Based on the long-time series maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) of the TP, we conducted a comparative study of the warming effects on plant growth under different frozen types. The results exhibit that it warms up faster at night (0.223 °C de−1; p < 0.01) than during the day (0.06 °C de−1; p < 0.01), resulting in a significant decrease in the temperature difference between day and night (−0.078 °C de−1; p < 0.01) in the past few decades. The principal finding of this paper is that Tmin is the dominant temperature indicator for vegetation growth on the TP, which dominates 63.3% of the area for NDVI and 61.4% of the area for GPP, respectively. The results further identify a stronger correlation between air temperature and vegetation growth in seasonal frozen grounds (R = 0.68, p < 0.01) and permafrost regions (R = 0.7, p < 0.01) compared to unfrozen grounds (R = 0.58, p < 0.01). Moreover, the physiological mechanism underlying the asymmetric influence of Tmin and Tmax on vegetation growth is further elucidated in this study. Given that future climate changes are expected to exacerbate these changes, it is imperative to explore additional avenues in pursuit of potential mechanisms that can offer adaptive strategies for safeguarding the ecology of the TP.