bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KONTRIBUSI MAHASISWA KAMPUS MENGAJAR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI DAN NUMERASI PESERTA DIDIK SDN 1 MEREMBU
Authors: Irmayani  , Salwa Okta Sabila  , Amanda Isnaini
Published: October 2024

SDN 1 Merembu terletak di desa Merembu, Kecamatan Labuapi, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, NTB berperan penting untuk memberikan pendidikan yang berkualitas. Meskipun terletak di pedesaan dan belum memiliki fasilitias yang memadai, SDN 1 Merembu termasuk sekolah yang cukup berprestasi baik di bidang akademik maupun non-akademik. Proses pembelajaran di sekolah mengadopsi kurikulum 2013 dan kurikulm merdeka. Kendala yang dimiliki oleh sekolah adalah penataan ruang kelas yang belum merata, kurangnya pemberdayaan teknologi dan metode pembelajaran inovatif, serta tidak ada ekstrakurikuler akibat masyarakat yang kurang mendukung. Sebagai upaya untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut sekaligus meningkatkan kemampuan literasi dan numerasi peserta didik, mahasiswa kampus mengajar membuat program seperti kincir perkalian, media pembelajaran tata surya, dan poster edukatif.
Työstäkieltäytymisen vaikeus ja mahdollisuus teknologisoituneessa hoivatyössä
Authors: Jaakola Joni
Published: October 2024

Tässä puheenvuorossa jäsennän tapoja lähestyä teknologisoituvaa hoivatyötä työstäkieltäytymisen teoriaperinteen näkökulmasta. Hoivatyö poikkeaa muusta palkkatyöstä merkittävästi. Historiallisesti hoiva sijoittuu palkkatyön, perinteisten työtaistelumuotojen ja työstäkieltäytymisen ulkopuolelle (Precarias a la deriva 2009, 17–18). Hoivatyössä esimerkiksi lakkoilu voi asettaa haavoittuvassa asemassa olevat välittömään vaaraan, sillä hoivassa ”ei ole tehdasta jota pysäyttää ilman että siitä kärsivät muutkin kuin pääoma” (Viren 2022). Pelkät vihjaukset hoivaajien lakoista herättävät nopeasti vastalauseita. Tästä saatiin todisteita vuonna 2022, kun sosiaali-, terveys- ja kasvatusalan ammattijärjestö Tehy ja lähihoitajaliitto SuPer aloittivat laajat hoitajalakot vastauksena pahenevaan hoivakriisiin eli alan riittämättömiin resursseihin, huonoihin työoloihin ja mataliin palkkoihin (Viren 2022). Lakkoja seurasivat ulostulot, joissa itsekkäiksi leimattujen hoitajien nähtiin asettavan potilaat hengenvaaraan. Esimerkiksi Helsingin ja Uudenmaan sairaanhoitopiirin ylilääkäri Markku Mäkijärvi vertasi hoitajien lakkoa vaarallisuudessaan Venäjän aloittamaan hyökkäyssotaan Ukrainassa (Rinne 2022).
Samaan aikaan, kun hoitajat ovat turvautuneet poikkeuksellisiin työtaistelumuotoihin, teknologiasta on tullut yhä keskeisempi osa hoivatyötä. Sen rooli hoivatyössä alkaa olla niin merkittävä, että teknologia kaavaillaan laskettavaksi mukaan hoitajamitoitukseen (STM 2024). Teknologinen kehitys muuttaa palkkatyön ja siten väistämättä myös työstäkieltäytymisen muotoja (Yli-Malmi 2023). Työstäkieltäytyminen ei tällöin välttämättä ilmenny lakkoiluna tai laajana mediahuomiona vaan hiljaisempana, välittömämpänä ja näkymättömämpänä vastarintana. Työstäkieltäytymistä ei ole kuitenkaan liiemmin käsitelty teknologisoituneen hoivatyön yhteydessä.
Tieteen kieli ja käsitteellinen työ
Authors: Korhonen Ari , Mäkinen Katariina
Published: October 2024

Keskustelu tieteen kielestä on ollut jo ainakin parinkymmenen vuoden ajan jonkinlainen helppo keino tarttua tieteen ajankohtaisiin ilmiöihin. Koneen säätiö on jakanut viidentoista vuoden ajan Tiedekynä-palkintoa, jonka ajatuksena on tukea tieteellistä kirjoittamista, jossa “suomen kieltä on käytetty erityisen ansiokkaasti”. Tieteellisten seurain valtuuskunta puolestaan kampanjoi ahkerasti kotimaisen tiedejulkaisemisen puolesta kärkenään ajatus, että suomenkielisyys on keskeinen osa sitä miten tiede on ja vaikuttaa yhteiskunnassa. Myös Sitra puhuu monipuolisesti tieteen kielestä ja korostaa sitä, miten toive ajanmukaisesta yhteiskunnallisesta aktiivisuudesta ja demokratiasta kytkeytyy tieteen ja yksittäisten tutkijoiden osallistumiseen yhteiskunnalliseen keskusteluun nimenomaan kunkin yhteiskunnan omalla kielellä. Tämä liike ja suunta on ollut helppo hyväksyä – toki vastassa oleva olkiukko, siis kansainvälinen huippututkimus englanniksi, on aivan ilmeinen ja sen tuottamat vaikeudet tuttuja läpi koko tieteen tuotantokentän.
Vettä, mätää, happikatoa ja kätten työtä
Authors: Kojonen Maria
Published: October 2024

"Viimeaikainen työskentelyni on liikkunut sekä veden että valokuvan materiaalisuuksien parissa. Pohdin veden kiertokulkua, sen aineellisia ominaisuuksia sekä veteen liittyviä kulttuurisia siteitä ja tunnekokemuksia. Hajotan lammesta otetun ja sitten vedostetun kuvapinnan, liuotan musteen muodostamaa valokuvaa takaisin nestemäiseksi liikkeeksi, muokkautuvaksi aineeksi. Vesi aiheuttaa kuviin häiriöitä ja muunnoksia, poistaa kuvasta ensimmäisenä magentan ja jättää jäljelle luonnottoman kauniin sinisen."
Maria Kojonen on kuvataiteilija, joka työskentelee valokuvan, videon, äänen ja tekstin parissa sekä opiskelee maisema-arkkitehtuuria.
Destruktiivinen luonne
Authors: Benjamin Walter , Sironen Raija
Published: October 2024

Walter Benjaminin ”Destruktiivinen luonne” on alun perin marraskuussa 1931 Frankfurter Zeitung -lehdessä ilmestynyt lyhyt kirjoitus, joka julkaistaan nyt Raija Sirosen suomentamana.
Ei mitään pysyvää
Authors: Lohtaja Aleksi
Published: October 2024

Walter Benjaminin "Destruktiivinen luonne" on yksi kirjoittajansa arvoituksellisimmista teksteistä. Teksti ei selvennä, mitä destruktiivisuus tai tuhoisuus tarkoittaa. Yhtään todellista tuhoisaa henkilöä tai hahmoa ei myöskään mainita nimeltä. Viittaako teksti kenties Benjaminiin itseensä? Ja miten on ylipäätään mahdollista, että 1930-luvun alussa, fasismin noustessa, Benjamin ylistää tuhon estetiikkaa?
The Urgency of AI Integration in Teacher Training: Shaping the Future of Education
Authors: Bekdemir Yunus
Published: October 2024

In the era of rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for education, offering personalized learning, adaptive systems, and intelligent tutoring. However, the successful integration of AI into classrooms depends heavily on teachers' readiness and AI literacy. This article explores the urgent need for comprehensive AI training programs for educators, addressing current knowledge gaps and the ethical considerations of AI use in education. It also discusses practical approaches to enhance teachers' ability to utilize AI tools effectively, such as workshops and hands-on experiences, and highlights the importance of support mechanisms for teachers to prevent additional workload. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the need for equitable AI access to ensure that socio-economically disadvantaged students are not left behind. As the future of education evolves with AI, the role of well-prepared teachers is pivotal in ensuring that this revolution fosters innovation, inclusivity, and progress.
A REVOLUÇÃO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: TRANSFORMAÇÕES E PERSPECTIVAS
Authors: Fonseca Nilson da Cruz , Santos Marcos Pereira dos , Maio Renata Crepaldi de
Published: October 2024

Este capítulo investiga o impacto da Inteligência Artificial (IA) no ensino superior, analisando como essa tecnologia tem transformado a maneira de ensinar, aprender e gerir as instituições acadêmicas. O texto explora as oportunidades que a IA proporciona, como a personalização do ensino por meio de sistemas adaptativos e a análise de grandes volumes de dados educacionais para uma tomada de decisão mais eficaz. Além disso, o capítulo discute os desafios éticos e sociais associados ao uso da IA no ensino superior, como a privacidade de dados, a responsabilidade no uso das tecnologias e o impacto da automação no papel dos professores. O capítulo também reflete sobre como as universidades podem adotar essas inovações de maneira responsável, promovendo um uso ético e inclusivo da IA, com vistas a melhorar o acesso à educação e os resultados de aprendizagem.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA UTILIZAÇÃO DE PRÁTICAS LÚDICAS NO CONTEXTO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Pereira Franttieli Corrêa , Guimarães Marilza Maylla Guedes , Elias Fabiana Pontes , Alves Tatiane Farias , Costa Jeann Aparecida Ferreira da , Nascimento Wérica Martins do
Published: October 2024

Tal estudo aborda a ludicidade na Educação Infantil e apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa qualitativa, cujo objetivo tratou de discutir sobre a importância do brincar no processo de desenvolvimento da criança, visando à construção do conhecimento e aprendizagem por meio de brincadeiras, jogos e brinquedos. Pois é no brincar, que surge a interação entre a espontaneidade e a criatividade com a progressiva aceitação das regras sociais e morais por parte do educando. É brincando que a criança se humaniza, aprendendo a conciliar de forma afetiva a afirmação de si mesma à criação de vínculos afetivos duradouros. Realizou-se um levantamento frente às possibilidades que a brincadeira desencadeia na construção e reconstrução dos conhecimentos, desse modo, contribuindo para elencar as contribuições da ludicidade no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Desse modo, o lúdico permite novas maneiras de ensinar, associado a fatores que podem tornar o ensino mais atrativo e contribuir com uma educação de maior qualidade, capaz de ir ao encontro dos interesses essenciais à criança.
LEITURA DIGITAL DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES NA EDUCAÇÃO MODERNA
Authors: Santana Telma Lustosa Silva , Verçosa Bruno Francisco Monteiro , Nunes Josineide Maria da Silva , Silva Mara Regina Santos de Mendonça e , Santana Maria Iolanda Leal Lustosa , Silva Maria Silvania Neto da , Rocha Paulo Roberto Ribeiro , Lopes Raimunda Soares
Published: October 2024

Este estudo investiga os desafios e oportunidades da leitura digital na educação moderna, explorando seu impacto nas práticas pedagógicas e nos processos cognitivos dos estudantes. Através de uma abordagem metodológica mista, que incluiu entrevistas, questionários e observações, a pesquisa revelou insights significativos sobre a complexidade da interação entre leitores e textos digitais. Descobriu-se uma discrepância entre a autopercepção dos estudantes sobre suas habilidades digitais e seu desempenho real, destacando a necessidade de um desenvolvimento crítico de competências digitais. A emergência de práticas híbridas de leitura, mesclando elementos digitais e impressos, sugere um futuro onde as fronteiras entre esses meios se tornam fluidas. O estudo também identificou desafios como a sobrecarga informacional e a fadiga cognitiva associada à leitura digital prolongada, ao mesmo tempo em que destacou o potencial promissor da leitura colaborativa em ambientes digitais. As conclusões apontam para a necessidade de reimaginar o conceito de letramento no século XXI, enfatizando a importância de desenvolver habilidades de navegação crítica e ética no ecossistema digital.
A EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS (EJA ) EM TEMPOS DE MUDANÇA: DESAFIOS E O PAPEL DO GESTOR ESCOLAR
Authors: Garcia Denilson Aparecido , Monteiro Ana Cláudia Aparecida Endringer , Silva Elenice Constancia Machado de Souza , Dias Eleny Silva , Boning Julimara Galvani Garcia , Bregensk Kênya Maquarte Gumes , Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana , Placido Stella Gomes Zeferino
Published: October 2024

A Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) enfrentou um momento decisivo em meio às profundas mudanças introduzidas pelo Novo Ensino Médio no Brasil. Este artigo aponta como a migração de estudantes que não se adapta às novas diretrizes do ensino regular pode impactar a EJA, trazendo novos desafios e oportunidades para os gestores escolares. Com a flexibilização curricular e a implementação de itinerários formativos, o Novo Ensino Médio visa atender às demandas contemporâneas, mas muitos alunos se encontram sobrecarregados e desmotivados, levando a uma crescente busca pela EJA como uma alternativa viável para a conclusão de seus estudos. Essa transição exige que os gestores da EJA desenvolvam estratégias inovadoras que acolham a diversidade e as necessidades específicas desse novo público, promovendo um ambiente inclusivo e adaptável. Este estudo apresenta recomendações práticas, como a necessidade de uma adaptação curricular flexível, apoio psicossocial, formação continuada para professores e a implementação de modelos de liderança distribuídos. A análise evidencia que a atuação proativa dos gestores escolares é crucial para garantir que a EJA não mantenha apenas sua relevância, mas também se fortalece como um espaço de aprendizado significativo e de inclusão social. O artigo reforça a importância de uma gestão escolar comprometida e dinâmica, capaz de transformar desafios em oportunidades, garantindo que todos os alunos tenham acesso a uma educação de qualidade e que suas trajetórias sejam valorizadas e respeitadas.
O PAPEL DOS FARMACÊUTICOS NA PREVENÇÃO E CONTROLE DA TUBERCULOSE: ABORDAGENS CLÍNICAS E COMUNITÁRIAS
Authors: Almeida Maria Aparecida Umbelino , Silva Michel Santos da , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de
Published: October 2024

Este estudo analisa o papel dos farmacêuticos na prevenção e controle da tuberculose, abordando tanto estratégias clínicas quanto comunitárias. Os farmacêuticos são essenciais no fornecimento de medicamentos, garantindo a adesão ao tratamento e monitorando possíveis efeitos adversos, além de educar os pacientes sobre a importância de seguir o tratamento adequado. Eles também atuam na promoção de campanhas educativas e colaboram com outros profissionais de saúde para aumentar a conscientização e detecção precoce da tuberculose, principalmente em áreas de alta incidência. A metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão integrativa qualitativa, incluindo artigos científicos publicados entre 2017 e 2024. O estudo conclui que os farmacêuticos têm um papel crucial na promoção da saúde pública, contribuindo para a redução da transmissão da tuberculose, a prevenção da resistência bacteriana e a melhoria dos indicadores epidemiológicos da doença. No entanto, destaca-se a necessidade de reconhecimento ampliado e políticas públicas mais eficazes para fortalecer a atuação desses profissionais no contexto do controle da tuberculose.
O PAPEL DO FARMACÊUTICO NA GESTÃO DE EFEITOS COLATERAIS DA CONTRACEPÇÃO DE EMERGÊNCIA
Authors: Mendes Tatiane Miranda , Silva Michel Santos da , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de
Published: October 2024

O estudo tem como objetivo geral analisar o papel do farmacêutico na gestão dos efeitos colaterais da contracepção de emergência. A pesquisa se baseia em uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa, utilizando artigos científicos e diretrizes do Conselho Federal de Farmácia, abrangendo o período de 2018 a 2024. A contracepção de emergência, composta por hormônios sintéticos, previne a gravidez após relações sexuais desprotegidas ou falhas em outros métodos contraceptivos. O farmacêutico desempenha um papel essencial ao orientar sobre o uso correto, gerenciar os efeitos colaterais, como náuseas e vômitos, e promover a educação em saúde. O desenvolvimento inclui a criação de protocolos e materiais educativos para garantir um uso mais seguro e consciente deste método. A conclusão destaca a importância da atuação proativa do farmacêutico na promoção da saúde reprodutiva, enfatizando a necessidade de estratégias educacionais que previnam o uso indiscriminado da contracepção de emergência.
AVALIAÇÃO DE UM CURSO DE DANÇA NO CONTEXTO DA EAD EM POLÍTICA PÚBLICA DE ESPORTE E SAÚDE
Authors: Melo Cristina Carvalho de , Santana Jaqueline de Oliveira , Couto Ana Cláudia Porfírio
Published: October 2024

Esse artigo buscou analisar a avaliação do curso de Dança e Lazer, na modalidade EaD oferecidos em uma política pública de lazer e saúde. Esta avaliação possibilita refletir sobre como o aprendizado adquirido através da EaD possibilita capacitar equipes em temáticas importantes para atuação profissional. De maneira geral, na análise quantitativa, os alunos dos cursos de “Dança e Lazer” avaliaram positivamente os conteúdos dos materiais, a plataforma EaD e os profissionais envolvidos no curso. A análise qualitativa que investigou os aprendizados significativos adquiridos e apontados pelos alunos identificou a categoria de análise: “Atuação Profissional” com as unidades de registro: “Qualificação da Prática”, “Novos Conhecimentos” e “Elaboração de Projetos”. Foi possível concluir que os alunos valorizam os novos conhecimentos adquiridos através do curso e esses conhecimentos qualificam suas ações no dia a dia da prática profissional.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA FISIOTERAPIA PÉLVICA NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM PACIENTES COM ENDOMETRIOSE
Authors: Vidal Gabriele Barcelos , Barbosa Kezia Ferreira , Freitas Lorrane Vasco Moura de , Dias Ericles
Published: October 2024

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo mostrar aos leitores que a fisioterapia pélvica oferece métodos eficazes para combater os sinais e sintomas causados pela endometriose, uma doença crônica que compromete a qualidade de vida das pacientes. Por meio da análise de estudos e seleção de artigos científicos, observou-se que a endometriose não possui uma causa específica, apenas teorias baseadas na sintomatologia. Diante disso, é fundamental que os recursos fisioterapêuticos, sejam manuais ou de eletroterapia, sejam constantemente atualizados. Conclui-se que a fisioterapia tem se mostrado um aliado indispensável no tratamento multidisciplinar da patologia, com o objetivo de melhorar o prognóstico e aliviar as dores crônicas das pacientes, promovendo, assim, uma melhor qualidade de vida.
PARALISIA FACIAL PERIFÉRICA IDIOPÁTICA DE BELL
Authors: Megiolaro Karina Mendes Seghetto , Oliveira Gabriela Bueno de , Boechat Lucas Pimentel
Published: October 2024

A paralisia de Bell, ou paralisia facial periférica idiopática, é uma condição neurológica caracterizada pela paralisia súbita de um lado do rosto, resultante da inflamação do nervo facial (nervo craniano VII). Embora a causa exata permaneça desconhecida, há uma forte associação com infecções virais, especialmente o herpes simples tipo 1 (HSV-1). A prevalência global é estimada entre 15 e 30 casos por 100.000 habitantes anualmente, sendo responsável por 60-70% das paralisias faciais periféricas. O reconhecimento precoce é essencial para diferenciar a paralisia de Bell de condições mais graves, como acidentes vasculares encefálicos (AVC). O tratamento geralmente envolve a administração de corticosteroides, que, se iniciada nas primeiras 72 horas, está associada a melhores resultados funcionais. Apesar da maioria dos pacientes se recuperar completamente em semanas a meses, até 30% podem apresentar sequelas a longo prazo. Este artigo explora a epidemiologia, etiologia, diagnóstico e manejo clínico da paralisia de Bell, além de discutir as abordagens terapêuticas mais recentes e seus desfechos.
The ATMONSYS water vapor DIAL: Advanced measurements of short-term variability in the planetary boundary layer
Authors: Speidel Johannes , Vogelmann Hannes , Behrendt Andreas , Lange Diego , Mauder Matthias , Reichardt Jens , Wolz Kevin
Published: October 2024

Abstract. High-resolution measurements of water vapor concentrations and their transport throughout the turbulent planetary boundary layer (PBL) and beyond are key for an enhanced understanding of atmospheric processes. Therefore, data from the mobile atmospheric monitoring system (ATMONSYS) differential absorption lidar (DIAL) is presented for the first time. The ATMONSYS DIAL has been developed with the goal of resolving turbulence throughout the PBL at a sampling frequency of 10 s and vertical resolutions of less than 200 m. General measuring capabilities during high-noon, clear-sky, summer conditions with a maximum vertical measurement range of >3 km and statistical uncertainties of <5 % are demonstrated. The analysis of turbulence spectra shows an overall good agreement with Kolmogorov's law, demonstrating its general capability of resolving turbulence, although deviations to the Kolmogorov behaviour can be observed at certain frequency ranges. By the combination of the ATMONSYS DIAL with an adjacent high-quality Doppler wind lidar, some of those deviations are evaded in the co-spectra due to independent noise of both instruments. However, the intermediate deviations from the expected Kolmogorov behavior in the co-spectra persist. Under consideration of the surrounding landscape, an impact of present surface heterogeneities on those intermediate frequency deviations seems plausible. Agreement of the co-spectra with Kolmogorov's law at the highest frequencies reveals that the ATMONSYS DIAL is capable to resolve turbulent latent energy fluxes down to the measurement's Nyquist frequency of 5 · 10-2 Hz. A system cross-intercomparison of the ATMONSYS DIAL with two adjacent water vapor Raman lidars and radiosondes shows good agreement between all sensors, despite minor DIAL deficiencies under certain conditions with shreded clouds surpassing the lidar. Observed profile-to-profile DIAL fluctuations and sensor-to-sensor deviations, in combination with low statistical uncertainty, show the advantage of humidity lidars, such as the ATMONSYS DIAL, to capture both short-term and small-scale dynamics of the lowermost atmosphere.
Emulating the future distribution of perennial firn aquifers in Antarctica
Authors: Veldhuijsen Sanne B. M. , van de Berg Willem Jan , Kuipers Munneke Peter , Hansen Nicolaj , Boberg Fredrik , Kittel Christoph , Amory Charles , van den Broeke Michiel R.
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Perennial firn aquifers (PFAs) are year-round bodies of liquid water within firn, which modulate meltwater runoff to crevasses, potentially impacting ice-shelf and ice-sheet stability. Recently identified in the Antarctic Peninsula (AP), PFAs form in regions with both high surface melt and snow accumulation rates, and are expected to expand due to the anticipated increase in melt and snowfall. Using a firn model to predict future Antarctic PFAs for multiple climatic forcings is computationally expensive. To overcome this, we developed an XGBoost emulator, a fast machine learning model, to approximate a firn model. The PFA emulator was trained with simulations from the firn densification model IMAU-FDM, forced by three emission scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) of the combined regional climate model (RCM) RACMO2.3p2 and general circulation model (GCM) CESM2. Using a scenario and spatial blocking evaluation approach, we found that the emulator successfully explains at least 89 % of PFA presence and meltwater storage variance. Using the PFA emulator, we predict future PFAs (2015–2100) for nine additional forcings from the RCMs MAR and HIRHAM in combination with five GCMs. Under SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5, PFAs remain mostly restricted to the AP. For SSP5-8.5, PFAs expand to Ellsworth Land in West Antarctica, and Enderby Land in East Antarctica. For climatic forcings from RACMO and MAR, we find that liquid water input (melt and rain) and snow accumulation are good predictors for PFA occurrence. However, HIRHAM predicts considerably less surface melt and accumulation for a given temperature than MAR and RACMO do, resulting in less realistic PFA predictions. Overall, our findings show that PFAs will likely expand in a warmer Antarctica, irrespective of the emission scenario.
Summer Surgical Elective in Hong Kong
Authors: Ho Martin , Chow Velda
Published: October 2024

I completed a surgical elective with the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), China. I was taught a great deal of surgical knowledge by the team and was inspired as I witnessed the life-changing operations they performed. The experience was professionally and culturally enriching and has cemented my desire to pursue surgery as a career to improve the lives of my future patients. In this article, I will discuss how I secured this elective and my personal experience during the elective. Additionally, I will briefly discuss some differences I observed between the healthcare systems in Hong Kong and Ireland, including different scopes of surgical practice, residency training, and also the similar challenges faced by both public healthcare systems.
VAXXED & BOOSTED: Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in West Greenville, NC, USA
Authors: Stamey Taylor , Opelami Oluwafemi , Moye Janet
Published: October 2024

Pitt County is ranked 48th out of the 100 counties in North Carolina for COVID-19 vaccination rates, with only 53.8% of the population fully vaccinated. West Greenville, located in Pitt County, is historically of lower economic status, leading to poorer social determinants of health. The goal of the VAXXED & BOOSTED campaign was to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in West Greenville by combating vaccine hesitancy and easing barriers to vaccination. From June through August of 2022, community ambassadors spoke to members of the community about their vaccine hesitancies and provided them with verified resources about the vaccine. Five vaccination events were hosted at the Community Crossroads Center and the JOY Soup Kitchen throughout July 2022. At each vaccination event, a survey was implemented to determine the effectiveness of the program. Through VAXXED & BOOSTED, 52 people received COVID-19 vaccines: 13 for the first dose, 4 for the second, and 35 for boosters. Of 29 surveyed, 82.8% found community ambassadors helpful, and 51.7% interacted with them before the event. The event influenced 75.9% to get vaccinated, 82.8% learned something new, and 93.1% plan to encourage others to get vaccinated. Word of mouth likely played a significant role in event promotion, as only 51.7% interacted with ambassadors beforehand. The use of community ambassadors and educational events was successful in influencing people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in West Greenville.
Biomechanical evaluation of healing of critical-sized long bone defects in rats treated with biphasic hydroxyapatite (HA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) bioceramic scaffolds
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Unni Ashok R. , Venugopal Syam K. , Martin K. D. John , Anoop S. , Maya S. , Krishna B. Dhanush
Published: October 2024

Critical-sized bone defects are those that would not heal spontaneously despite surgical stabilisation. These defects are treated using autografts, allografts, xenografts and synthetic bone grafts. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of biphasic hydroxyapatite (HA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) bioceramic scaffolds in treating critical-sized segmental bone loss in rats. The study was conducted in sixty male Wistar rats aged between 8-12 weeks, weighing 200-250 g body weight with critical-sized defects in the right femur. A six-mm segmental mid-diaphyseal femoral defect was created under general anaesthesia. The bone defect was bridged with biphasic hydroxyapatite (HA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) bioceramic scaffolds and retained in position with microplate and screws. Fifteen rats were sacrificed as per the guidelines of CCSEA during the 4th, 8th, 12th and 16th week post-surgery. The treated bone and contralateral femur were harvested and subjected to a three-point bending test, torsion test and compression test to compare the regained strength of the repaired right femur with that of the intact contralateral left femur. From the present study, it was observed that the use of biphasic hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate bioceramic scaffolds in the treatment of critical-sized long bone defects in rats resulted in biomechanical properties of the healed right femur greatly superior to the femur with untreated critical-sized diaphyseal defect by sixteenth week post-surgery and was only slightly inferior to the normal intact left femur. The results were suggestive of using biphasic hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate bioceramics scaffolds as a safe and promising alternative for the treatment of critical-sized bone defects Keywords: Beta-tricalcium phosphate, bioceramic scaffold, compression test, hydroxyapatite, three-point bending test and torsion test
Transversus Abdominis plane block to manage post operative pain in canine mastectomy
Authors:   Dept. of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Mannuthy, Thrissur, -680 651, Ishwarya R. , Ramankutty Soumya , Venugopal Syam K , Anoop S. , Aravind Amritha
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to assess effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane block as part of a multimodal anaesthetic protocol in controlling perioperative nociception/ pain in dogs that underwent mammary tumour excision. The study included twelve dogs belonging to different breeds and ages. The dogs were classified according to the American Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) classification of physical status, based on their pre-anaesthetic evaluations and were divided into two groups: I and II, each with six dogs. Dogs in both groups received dexmedetomidine for premedication and diazepam-propofol for induction. Group I dogs were subjected to Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and Group II dogs were given butorphanol. Pain score was assessed using the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (GCMPS-SF) at one hour post-operatively. The pain score was significantly lower in Group I. None of the dogs in Group I required rescue analgesia. TAP block proved beneficial in mitigating nociception and postoperative pain in dogs undergoing mammary tumour excision. Keywords: Mammary tumour resection, TAP block, post-operative pain
Optimisation of induction and purification protocols of recombinant 22.6kDa tegumental protein of Schistosoma spindale inprokaryotic vector
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Shajan Nikitha , Priya M.N , Lakshmanan Bindu , Anand Amrutha , R Ambily , Pradeep M.A , Rajagopal Asha
Published: October 2024

Schistosomosis is a prevalent zoonotic parasitic disease affecting both humans and animals on a global scale, with an estimated 165 million cattle and 200 million people impacted worldwide. Eventhough, serological methodologies designed for the identification of specific antibodies targeting parasitic antigens are esteemed for their high sensitivity, there are criticisms due to their incapacity to reliably indicate active infection, inability to correlate with the intensity of infection and lack of specificity. Enhancing the specificity of serological assays presents a significant challenge, primarily attributable to the identification and synthesis of specific antigens. In addressing these limitations, recombinant technology with specific immunogenic proteins as candidate antigens emerges as a viable alternative. In this study, induction of 22.6 kDa recombinant tegument protein of Schistosoma spindale was achieved using 0.6 mM concentration of IPTG at 37°C for four hours. Nickel chelating affinity chromatography was employed for protein purification, yielding maximum protein concentration at 75mM elution. Subsequently, the dialysis technique was employed to remove contaminants, while lyophilisation method was employed for protein concentration. The protein concentration post dialysis was measured at 0.220 mg/mL, while lyophilisation resulted in a concentration of 2mg/m Keywords: 22.6 kDa tegumental protein, Schistosoma spindale, dialysis, lyophilisation
Successful therapeutic management of canine oral papillomatosis using analogous autohaemotherapy
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur – 680 651, Athulya B. , Vinodkumar K. , Tresamol P.V. , Devi S.S. , Sreepriya T.R. , Thankachan Ancy
Published: October 2024

A five months old, male Beagle pup with several cauliflower-like outgrowths on oral mucous membrane and lips was brought to University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai. The growths were rounded, moist, pink in colour and with a narrow stalk. Resection of two growths was done under local anaesthesia and subjected to histopathology, which revealed proliferation of keratinized squamous cell epithelium with fibovascular stalk, indicating papillomas. Based upon the clinical signs and histopathology result, the disease was diagnosed as canine oral papillomatosis. Analogous autohaemotherapy (AHT) was selected as the method of therapeutic management. Resolution of the papillomas started within a week of administration of 5 mL of the animals’s own blood as intramuscular injection, and complete recovery occurred within one month. This article discusses AHT for canine oral papillomatosis along with its hematological and histopathological results. Keywords: Canine papillomatosis, analogous autohaemotherapy, wart, canine oral papilloma virus
Coletânea de estudos do PPGDesign/UFPR 2024 : novos horizontes da pesquisa em design
Authors: Leite Ribeiro Okimoto Maria Lucia
Published: October 2024

Apresentamos a terceira edição da coletânea de trabalhos do Programa de Pós-graduação em Design da Universidade Federal do Paraná, com artigos desenvolvidos por docentes, discentes, egressos e parcerias com outros programas. Para ampliar a difusão, os artigos foram aceitos em português, inglês e espanhol, com resumos nessas línguas. A coletânea oferece uma visão panorâmica das produções, abordando temas como perfil de usuários, pesquisas aplicadas, teoria e gestão do design, moda, história e sustentabilidade, destacando a diversidade de discussões do programa.
Quantitative Analysis of Quadriceps Forces in Adolescent Females during Running with Infrapatellar Straps
Authors: Zhang Xueying , Ren Weiyan , Wang Xingyue , Yao Jie , Pu Fang
Published: October 2024

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is caused by high, repetitive, and continuous traction exerted by the quadriceps on the tibial tuberosity, primarily occurring in adolescents. Infrapatellar straps are commonly recommended for its prevention and treatment, yet their impact on quadriceps forces in adolescents remains unstudied. Furthermore, current research on OSD predominantly focuses on adolescent males, with limited attention to adolescent females, despite similar incidence rates in both groups. This study aimed to quantify the quadriceps forces during running, both with and without infrapatellar straps, in adolescent females. Kinematic data, ground reaction forces, and electromyography (EMG) data of knee muscles from 16 adolescent females were recorded as they ran at self-selected speeds with and without infrapatellar straps. OpenSim was employed to estimate quadriceps activations and forces, from which accumulated forces were derived. The simulation's reliability was validated by calculating the correlation between muscle activations obtained from OpenSim and EMG data, which revealed a strong correlation. Wearing infrapatellar straps during running decreased the peak and accumulated forces of the quadriceps (p < 0.001, and p < 0.001, respectively). The significant reduction in accumulated forces was associated with decreased vastus muscle forces during the stance phase (p = 0.002, p = 0.003, and p = 0.016 for vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius, respectively). The use of infrapatellar straps had limited effect on the rectus femoris muscle forces. The reliability of the simulation was validated through EMG data. Wearing infrapatellar straps may reduce the load exerted on the tibial tuberosity by decreasing vastus muscle forces during the stance phase. Adolescents aiming to reduce excessive rectus femoris muscle forces due to a shortened or tight rectus femoris, which may contribute to the occurrence of OSD, might experience limited benefits from wearing infrapatellar straps.
KEBERATAN TERHADAP PUTUSAN ARBITRASE BADAN PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA KONSUMEN BERDASARKAN PERMA 1 TAHUN 2006 TENTANG CARA PENGAJUAN KEBERATAN TERHADAP PUTUSAN BADAN PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA KONSUMEN (BPSK) (ANALISIS TERHADAP PUTUSAN PN JAKPUS NO.89/Pdt.G/BPSK/2
Authors: Sodugaon Herbet , Lumban Padimun
Published: October 2024

Penulis membahas tentang keberatan terhadap putusan arbitrase Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen berdasarkan Perma 1 tahun 2006 tentang Tata Cara Pengajuan Keberatan Terhadap Putusan Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen (BPSK) (Analisis Terhadap Putusan Pengadiolan Negeri Jakarta Pusat Nomor.89/Pdt.G/BPSK/2014/PN-JKT.PST. Permasalahan yang dibahas dalam penulisan ini, yaitu : (1) Bagaimanakah korelasi Putusan Arbitrase BPSK dengan upaya hukum keberatan yang diajukan ke Pengadilan Negeri dengan Proses Penyelesaian Sengketa Melalui Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen (BPSK)? (2) Apakah Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Pusat No.89/Pdt.G/BPSK/2014/PN-JKT.PST. sudah sesuai dengan Perma No. 1 Tahun 2006 Tentang Tata cara Pengajuan Keberatan Terhadap Putusan Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen   Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif. Hasil pelitian sebagai kesimpulan yang didapatkan melalui penelitian ini.  Pertama, kewenangan Arbitrase BPSK dengan tegas telah diatur oleh undang-undang baik UUPK, UUAAPS, dan oleh UU Kekuasaan Kehakiman diakui sebagai peradilan swasta yang menjalankan fungsi mengadili di samping peradilan public, dimana putusannya bersifat final and binding, yang hanya  dapat dibatalkan apabila putusannya bertentangan dengan peraturan perundang-undangan, kesusilaan dan ketertiban umum. Pembatalan yang demikian terbatas kepada amar Putusan Arbitrase, berupa membatalkan atau menolak permohonan pembatalan, sehingga tidak ada pemeriksaan ulang terhadap pokok perkara dan dengan demikian Putusan Pengadilan dalam pembatalan Putusan Arbitrase tidak menciptakan amar yang baru apalagi menyimpang dari Petitum pemohon dalam pemeriksaan Arbitrase. Kedua, amar  putusan  Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Pusat atas Upaya keberatan dari Pelaku Usaha yang dikalahkan di Tingkat Arbitrase BPSK Provinsi DKI Jakarta No.89/Pdt.G/BPSK/2014/PN.JKT.PST. melanggar Perma nomor 1 Tahun 2006.
Why is the Press Like This? The Ascent of a Model from a Practice
Authors: P. K. Akodu, , O. L. Abiola, , O. I. Ajisafe, , F. A. Akintoye, , M. I. Azeez,
Published: October 2024

The study introduced a model titled, Funding and Economic Practice of the Catholic Press in Nigeria to the academic community. It is divided into three aspects: strong, weak, and no initiative practice. It captures the inherent behaviour of the workforce as depicted by values from the top. The method deploys both key-informant interviews and focus group discussions to seek direction from historical and professional figures. Research findings show some historical pitfalls that gave direction to the theory’s framework. Therefore, the study recommends that such historical insight is germane to future efforts to develop the Catholic press. Both weak and no initiative practices are symptomatic of the pitfall. The strong initiative practice has predictive and futuristic significance for press development. It is significant in emphasising the place of advertisement in contemporary newspapering. No newspaper business will survive without it, but we should limit our search for patrons to wealthy Catholics who understand ecclesiastical culture and ethics.
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTENT OF HEAVY METALS IN SOILS OF FARMLAND OF THE SHIRA STEPPE
Authors: Rodnikova A. , Kulizhskiy S.
Published: October 2024

On the example of chernozems of the Shira steppe (Khakassia), used as agricultural land, the problem of variability in the results of assessing soil quality when using various parameters used as background is considered. A comparison of the content of some heavy metals and arsenic in the studied objects was made with respect to various standards, on the basis of which conclusions were drawn about the most “sensitive” assessment parameters
AGROECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE BALANCE OF HUMUS AND NUTRIENT ELEMENTS IN SOILS OF THE NON-CHERNOZEM ZONE
Authors: Samofalova I.
Published: October 2024

The balance of humus in soils on the farm territory was calculated for a slope steepness of 20-40 without the use of organic fertilizers. The balance of humus and nutrients is negative. The greatest losses of humus occur under pure fallow and row crops, more due to mineralization than as a result of erosion. The farm territory is not stable in terms of humus balance and supply of nutrients. Zonal lands are the most stable.
FEATURES OF AGROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLONETZIC SOILS OF THE NORTHERN FOREST-STEPPE OF THE OMSK REGION
Authors: Yushkevich L. , Yuschenko D. , Kashinskaya S.
Published: October 2024

in the northern forest-steppe of the Omsk region, the peculiarities of changes in the agrophysical properties of soils of the meadow-chernozem complex have been established. The positive effect of the clover on the addition, density and aeration, self-sealing of the upper layer and illuvial horizons has been revealed. Periodic deep loosening of solonetzic soils restrains the compaction and salinization of the soil profile by ascending groundwater currents in the agro-landscapes of the northern forest-steppe of the Omsk region.
ANALYSIS OF AGROCENOSIS PRODUCTIVITY AND TRANSFORMATION OF SOIL FERTILITY UNDER BIOLOGIZATION CONDITIONS
Authors: Voronov S. , Pleskachev Yu. , Zelenev A. , Laptina Yu.
Published: October 2024

Under the conditions of the dry steppe zone on light chestnut soils, the most effective is a grain-fallow, four-field biologized agrocenosis, in which green manure mass of winter rye and straw of cultivated crops are incorporated into the soil. As a result of the introduction of this agrocenosis, it is possible to ensure a positive balance of organic matter entering the soil +3.33 t/ha and nutrients: nitrogen +39.7; phosphorus +0.7 and potassium +49.9 kg/ha, as well as the highest grain harvest – 1.71 t/ha of crop rotation area.
THE EFFECT OF THE MINERAL NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND THE LIMING ON THE FORMATION OF THE SPRING OAT YIELD IN THE TOMSK REGION
Authors: Vorovchenko T. , Valetova E.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the results of studying the effect of limestone flour in different doses (7.2 t/ha, 3.6 t/ha and 1.8 t/ha) and mineral nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) on the yield and quality indicators of the spring oat grain. The highest efficiency was obtained with the combined use of lime at a dose of 7.2 t/ha and nitrogen fertilizer at a dose of N56.
YIELD AND QUALITY OF SPRING WHEAT DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION OF ELEMENTS OF AGROTECHNOLOGY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF CENTRAL SIBERIA
Authors: Kozulina Natal'ya , Gerasimova N. , Bobrovsky A.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of research on the influence of elements of agrotechnology on the yield and quality of grain of spring wheat of the Beiskaya variety under the conditions of Central Siberia. In the variants of the experiment, which included mineral fertilizers, the yield significantly increased in comparison with the control. The maximum yield of spring wheat was noted when azofoski was applied at a level of 3.58 t/ha (an increase of 1.03 t/ha). The use of mineral fertilizers increased the protein content, gluten, vitreousness, weight of 1000 grains and grain-unit in comparison with the control.
CHANGES IN THE FERTILITY OF LEACHED CHERNOZEM UNDER PROLONGED CROP ROTATION, TILLAGE AND FERTILIZER USE
Authors: Usenko V. , Garkusha A. , Litvinceva T. , Deryanova E. , Kobzeva I. , Scherbakova A.
Published: October 2024

the results of a long-term experience in studying the effect of a preceding crop, a soil treatment system and mineral fertilizers on productive moisture reserves, the content of leached humus, mobile nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in arable and sub-arable layers of leached chernozem are presented
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE CULTIVATION OF GRAIN CROPS USING INTENSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SIBERIA
Authors: Sharkov I.
Published: October 2024

intensive technologies are oriented to obtaining maximum crop yields. In an optimal economic system in the agricultural sector, such yields should provide farms with maximum profit. Application of intensive technologies is rendered difficult by unpredictable weather conditions. To reduce the damage, we propose a balance method of determining fertilizer doses, based on the establishment of the minimum content of N, P and K forms available to plants in the soil, at which the application of fertilizers in the mode of compensation for the alienation of elements from the field will provide maximum crop yields in growing seasons with relatively favorable weather conditions.
THE MAIN STAGES AND RESULTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRGIN AND FALLOW LANDS OF THE SOUTHERN URALS
Authors: Ageev A. , Anisimov Yu. , Vrazhnov A. , Kalyuzhina E. , Moshkina Yu.
Published: October 2024

The history of virgin development is associated with the manifestation in the early 1950s. the inconsistencies between the level of development of the grain economy and the country's need for bread. In 1954 the Decree of the CPSU Central Committee "On the further increase in grain production in the country and the development of virgin and fallow lands" was adopted. Mass development of virgin lands in the USSR (Kazakhstan, Siberia, Volga region, Urals and other regions) was carried out in 1954-1956 years, and the character of the patriotic movement was carried out. The USSR State Planning Commission was planned to plow at least 43 million hectares of land in these areas. Already in 1954-1955 years farmers of the Chelyabinsk region developed 724 thousand hectares of virgin lands and fallow lands instead of 440 thousand hectares planed by the USSR State Planning Commission. From the first crop obtained during the development of virgin lands, about 47 million pounds of grain or 752 thousand tons were sold to the state (2 times more than the farms were sold in previous years). In 1956 the sowing area of farms of the Chelyabinsk region amounted to 2567.8 thousand hectares, including in the steppe zone - 1522.2 thousand ha (wheat presents 59.5% of crops).
CONDITION AND THE PROBLEMS OF HORTICULTURE IN ARID, POORLY FERTILE STEPPE CONDITIONS OF YENISEI SIBERIA
Authors: Barybkina T.
Published: October 2024

In the Khakass-Minusinsk basin of Eastern Siberia, agricultural crops are grown under extreme soil and climatic conditions of low-snow arid steppes. Therefore, for garden plants, increasing the level of adaptability is an urgent and difficult task. In addition to the unfavorable factors of the growing season, they have to withstand harsh winter conditions every year. As a result of the introduction and own breeding work, generalization of the experience of amateur gardeners, a regional assortment of the main fruit and berry breeds has been formed from varieties and hybrids that realize their potential to a greater extent in the conditions of the Minusinsk steppe.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRIBENURON-METHYL HERBICIDE ON OAT SOWING
Authors: Bobrovsky A. , Kryuchkov A. , Kozulina Natal'ya , Vasilenko Al'bina , Ryabcev A. , Stolyar L.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of research on the study of a tribenuron-methyl herbicide (Mortar, EDG) within the sowing of Tubinsky oats variety. It was found that herbicide treatment at a dose of 0.015 kg/ha allowed the formation of maximum yield structure indicators in comparison with the control. The yield of oats when processing crops at a dose of 0.015 kg/ha was 3.19 t/ha (an increase by 0.96 t/ha or 30.1% compared to control), an increase in the dose of herbicide to 0.025 kg/ha resulted the yield of 2.86 t/ha (an increase against the control by 0.63 t/ha or 22.0%).
THE EFFECT OF SOWING DATES AND SEEDING RATES ON YIELD AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY OF LEAVES OF SPRING WHEAT SEEDLINGS
Authors: Butkovskaya L. , Surina E.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of research on the influence of sowing dates (May 15 and 22) and seeding rates (4.0, 4.5, 5.0 million grain per hectare) on the yield and leaf surface area of seedlings of spring wheat varieties - Krasnoyarskaya 12, Kanskaya and Novosibirskaya 31. The experiments were conducted in the Yemelyanovsky district of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in 2021-2023 yy. In the second sowing period, the yield of all varieties increased by 0.1-0.3 t/ha compared to the first, the height of seedlings and the area of leaves increased by 0.4-1.4 cm and 0.2-0.4 cm2, respectively. With increased seeding rates, the productivity of wheat varieties was formed by 0.4-1.2 cm2 higher compared to sparse crops, while there was no connection with the leaf surface area.