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Nanomaterials of Carbon and Metal Sulfides in Photocatalysis
Authors: Cristina Estrada Ana , Lúcia Lopes Joana , Trindade Tito
Published: February 2023

Heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysis has received much interest because of its applications in important global energy and environmental challenges in a cost-effective sustainable way. The photocatalytic efficiency of semiconductor photocatalysts under solar irradiation has been pointed out by difficulties associated with low visible-light absorption range, fast recombination of photogenerated carriers, and low chemical stability in operational conditions. Graphitic materials have attracted great interest due to properties, such as high surface area, mechanical strength, and photochemical stability. Thus, their combination with metal sulfides, has been explored as promising strategies to produce new photocatalysts. These nanocomposites show great potential in photodegradation of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC), which might be detected in water sources, such as traces of Pharmaceutics and pesticides. Here, we briefly review fundamental principles photocatalysis in general, with the focus on the use of carbon-nanomaterials of distinct structural dimensionalities associated with nanocrystalline metal sulfides, envisaging their application as heterogeneous photocatalysts for water remediation. Key aspects concerning the photocatalyst properties, such as light absorption, charge separation and transfer, and stability, are also approached. Graphene and graphene derivatives have demonstrated great potential for increasing photogenerated charge-carrier separation and migration efficiency, as well as in extending the light absorption range and adsorption capacity.
Perspective Chapter: The Transmission of National Languages and the Conservation of Intangible Heritage
Authors: Adji Oumar Haoua
Published: February 2023

The conservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage is the most difficult thing to achieve. To be well done, it must go through field surveys. Among the elements that come into play for this preservation is the language. The latter constitutes the first vehicle for the transmission of heritage. A language, whatever its status, must be transmitted, because by transmitting it, one transmits an entire culture, that is to say all the habits, practices, and traditional uses relating to a given group as well as the set of notions relating to the past. Should higher education, in its programs, introduce training modules relating to the pedagogy of field surveys, especially since each field is situational? Field research is very important insofar as it constitutes an educational tool and a tool for learning and acquiring new methods of investigation.
Recent Development in the Preharvest 1-MCP Application to Improve Postharvest Fruit Quality
Authors: Q. Vilhena Nariane , Cervera-Chiner Lourdes , Moreno Ana , Salvador Alejandra
Published: February 2023

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), an ethylene action inhibitor, is routinely applied to fruit as a postharvest treatment prior to cold storage to extend fruit storability and posterior shelf life. Nevertheless, preharvest 1-MCP applied as a liquid spray to trees is a novel treatment for maintaining fruit quality throughout the postharvest in some crops and can be a very useful tool for improving handling operations in packing houses. This chapter aims to provide an overview of not only employing 1-MCP as a preharvest treatment in different crops, but also of its effect on the biochemical and physico-chemical parameters that influence fruit postharvest quality, storage capacity, and chilling injury development. It also intends to address the main factors related to the preharvest 1-MCP application effect, such as application time, optimum concentrations, and its combination with other preharvest treatments.
Anesthetic Management of Surgical Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
Authors: Nandate Koichiro
Published: February 2023

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have an adjusted all-cause mortality rate significantly higher than the general population. Surgical techniques to establish hemodialysis access are common and increasing in frequency as more and more patients are diagnosed with advanced and end-stage renal disease. The purpose of this review is to focus on the fundamentals of perioperative anesthetic management of a patient who is scheduled for hemodialysis access procedure. This involves not only the choice of anesthesia method but also pre-anesthesia preparation, intraoperative and postoperative management, and the effect of choice of anesthesia on the outcomes.
Keeping the Discussion Among Civil Servants Alive: 'Platform of Values' as an Emerging Genre Within the Public Sector in Sweden
Authors: Nyström Höög Catharina , Björkvall Anders
Published: February 2023

A defining feature of contemporary public authorities in Sweden is the production of texts labelled platform of values or core values. Previous research points to three main factors contributing to this development: an increased interest in ethics in the public sector, new forms of management and control, and the importance of the external promotion of public authorities. This paper focuses on the perspective of civil servants when addressing the research question: What are the most important functions of ‘platform of values’ texts? The paper draws on two types of data – a focus group of senior HR officers and a quanti- tative survey for civil servants. Critical Genre Analysis is presented as a methodological framework for understanding ‘value texts’ as social actions. The results show that ‘plat- form of values’ practices are connected to the creation of the “ethically aware” civil servant; that neither their connection to control over civil servants nor to the external promotion of the authority are directly recognised, whereas their connection to goal achievement is; and that the role of the ‘value texts’ as such has been somewhat overrated in previous research – it is the dialogue about the values that matters.
La vida de la escritura. l
Authors: García Velázquez Alfonso
Published: February 2023

La manera de escribir de los niños y niñas en la escuela y su evolución en el aprendizaje de la escritura es una preocupación de alumnos, profesores y padres. En este artículo se inician una serie de reflexiones y comentarios sobres las investigaciones en torno al mundo de lo escrito en el contexto, tanto escolar como extraescolar, de los niños y niñas. Nos planteamos qué es escribir y examinamos la situación actual de la alfabetización desde la perspectiva psicogenética.Seguimos las reflexiones de Olson sobre las creencias en torno al poder de la escritura. Analizamos el impacto que tiene la escritura en la sociedad; en la escuela y en la propia estructura del conocimiento y se sugieren alternativas a la enseñanza tradicional.Reflexionamos sobre los planteamientos metodológicos perceptivo-motrices, piagetianos y vigotskianos que han influido en los métodos y procedimientos empleados por los docentes en los procesos de alfabetización. Sabemos que los niños no son ignorantes sobre la escritura y sus procesos cuando llegan a la escuela. En sus aprendizajes iniciales no parten de cero como suponen algunos educadores.Los niñas y niñas van superando distintos niveles hasta acceder a la alfabetización, como se comenta en el presente artículo.
La enseñanza de las Matemáticas en la formación inicial de los maestros: Dificultades y retos
Authors: Riesco Hernández Pilar
Published: February 2023

Las Matemáticas, como materia troncal en el curriculum de Magisterio, para la mayor parte de las especialidades, presenta grandes dificultades en el plano de la docencia, por los diferentes niveles de conocimientos y habilidades que poseen los alumnos cuando llegan a la Escuela Universitaria. El presente artículo pretende hacer unas reflexiones sobre aquellos aprendizajes que deben adquirir los futuros maestros, tanto desde el punto de vista del contenido matemático como del contenido didáctico.
Naturaleza humana y estado de educación en Rousseau: La sociedad
Authors: Domingo Miguela
Published: February 2023

La sociedad es para Rousseau una existencia "condenada" a oscilar en el curso de la Evolución histórica, distinguiendo en ella las nociones de bien y principios de justicia aplicados a la naturaleza humana.La educación, pensamiento clave en la obra roussoniana, nos sirve para reflexionar sobre los estados del hombre, especialmente los referentes al niño y su "crianza ". Se debe buscar y/o reencontrar el instinto feliz que todos abandonamos a medida que estamos viviendo en comunidad.(pp. 45-60)
Comedor escolar: Tiempo y espacio educativo
Authors: González-Garzón Mª Leonor , Laorden Gutiérrez Cristina , Pérez-López Concepción , Pérez López Montserrat
Published: February 2023

El comedor escolar es un servicio complementario en los centros de educación infantil y primaria con un marcado componente social y supone una estructura de apoyo que contribuye a la mejora de la calidad de los centros.En este artículo se presenta una revisión de la situación de este servicio, su legislación, la compilación de diferentes ideas y experiencias en distintos centros y un camino hacia la optimización de este tiempo y espacio educativo. Consideramos que el planteamiento de los comedores escolares no debe desvincularse de los equipos directivos, el profesorado, las familias, las empresas del sector... sino, por el contrario, debe plantearse como recurso y elemento globalizador para una educación de calidad.
La vida de la escritura (y III). Escritura y necesidades
Authors: García Velázquez Alfonso
Published: February 2023

En este artículo se analizan todos los factores que podemos considerar en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la escritura y la lectura en los niños con necesidades educativas especiales. Factores madurativos, somáticos, psíquicos o neurológicos, sociales y educativos. Se da un repaso y analizan las capacidades intervinientes en el sistema de procesamiento lingüístico de la lectura y la escritura. Capacidades como el análisis acústico, el análisis visual, el procesamiento léxico, el procesamiento semántico y los proceso motores que nos llevan a reproducir o copiar las letras y las palabras. Comparamos las rutas seguidas durante el proceso lector (decodificación) y escritor (codificación), y cuál es el camino para llegar al habla o a la escritura y las rutas que seguimos durante el dictado y la copia.
El lugar de la memoria. El lugar del otro. La mirada como eje articulador de la experiencia. Una propuesta didáctica
Authors: López F. Cao Marián
Published: February 2023

Este texto trata de mostrar una propuesta didáctica dentro del campo de la imagen, a partir de la pedagogía crítica, tratando de aportar claves de lectura y producción, que hagan al alumnado situarse en el lugar del otro, reconocerse ajeno a la propia imagen, extrañarse de sí, y volver a sí mismo, interiorizando y por ello rechazando los estereotipos sociales que encasillan, discriminan y aíslan.(pp. 199-216)
Manjón y su obra
Authors: Arce García Victorino de
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo intenta completar el anterior publicado en el número 25 de Pulso. Añade datos más precisos sobre la obra de Andrés Manjón: las Escuelas del Ave María. ¿Cuál fue la finalidad de las Escuelas? ¿Cuáles los objetivos de su Fundador? ¿Cómo era el Reglamento que les servía de apoyo? Por otra parte, al comparar la obra manjoniana con otras de su época, resulta patente que Manjón fue pionero, al menos en el tiempo, de la denominada Escuela Activa o Escuela Nueva. Como consecuencia, no resulta explicable el olvido de uno de nuestros pedagogos más eximios.
Optimismo y pesimismo. Variables asociadas en el contexto escolar
Authors: Giménez Hernández Montserrat
Published: February 2023

El optimismo ha cobrado importancia en los últimos años y contamos con investigación suficiente para poder definirlo, evaluarlo e intervenir sobre él. En este artículo se presentan las ideas principales acerca de los términos optimismo y pesimismo y los resultados más relevantes encontrados al respecto. El objetivo es acercar esos contenidos al profesorado, relacionándolos con algunos de los conceptos más importantes del ámbito educativo. El profesor puede reflexionar sobre ello con el fin de descubrir pautas para intervenir en el aula.
Apuntes para un modelo didáctico de la enseñanza del lenguaje musical en la etapa de infantil
Authors: Santamaría Herranz Pablo
Published: February 2023

Enseñar el lenguaje musical es siempre una tarea ardua que todos los profesores de música tenemos que abordar. Pero, ¿debemos enseñar el lenguaje musical en la escuela, y aún en la etapa de infantil? Aunque algunos pedagogos han mantenido una postura contraria, las investigaciones en psicología de la música apuntan a que no solo es posible, sino que además estaremos potenciando el desarrollo del lenguaje. El artículo propone una serie de canciones didácticas enfocadas hacia el aprendizaje de las notas musicales de la escala pentatónica. Este material está pensado para ser utilizado en el segundo ciclo de educación infantil y en el primer ciclo de primaria. Junto a estas canciones se ofrece una guía didáctica para su utilización. El modelo pretende ser abierto, flexible, activo y significativo para los alumnos y las alumnas.
Diseño y aplicación del modelo comprensivo de los deportes en el floorbal como instrumento de formación del profesorado.
Authors: González Víllora Sixto , Gil Madrona Pedro , Pastor Vicedo Juan Carlos
Published: February 2023

En los últimos años nuestro sistema educativo ha sufrido dos reformas significativas que comparten la necesidad imperiosa de mejorar la calidad de la enseñanza en general y los resultados académicos de nuestros alumnos y alumnas en el área de lengua extranjera en particular. El presente estudio nace de la falta de concreción del que adolecen el planteamiento y desarrollo de las competencias básicas en los currículos de la Ley Orgánica (2/2006) de Educación de Enseñanzas Mínimas en primaria (R.D. 1513/2006) y en secundaria (R.D. 1631/2006). Sobre esta base, se analiza el uso de los weblogs con fines educativos como una herramienta para implantar las nuevas tecnologías en el aula de lengua extranjera. El objetivo principal es demostrar que estos blogs no sólo son una herramienta de apoyo imprescindible en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, sino que además, desde un enfoque globalizador, se convierten en un elemento clave para la concreción de las competencias básicas.
Edublogs: Un enfoque globalizador de las competencias básicas en el currículo de lengua extranjera
Authors: García Gómez Antonio
Published: February 2023

En los últimos años nuestro sistema educativo ha sufrido dos reformas significativas que comparten la necesidad imperiosa de mejorar la calidad de la enseñanza en general y los resultados académicos de nuestros alumnos y alumnas en el área de lengua extranjera en particular. El presente estudio nace de la falta de concreción del que adolecen el planteamiento y desarrollo de las competencias básicas en los currículos de la Ley Orgánica (2/2006) de Educación de Enseñanzas Mínimas en primaria (R.D. 1513/2006) y en secundaria (R.D. 1631/2006). Sobre esta base, se analiza el uso de los weblogs con fines educativos como una herramienta para implantar las nuevas tecnologías en el aula de lengua extranjera. El objetivo principal es demostrar que estos blogs no sólo son una herramienta de apoyo imprescindible en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, sino que además, desde un enfoque globalizador, se convierten en un elemento clave para la concreción de las competencias básicas.
Formulación química inorgánica en educación secundaria(poquer de química)
Authors: Esteve Castell José Joaquín
Published: February 2023

Uno de los principales problemas al que se enfrenta, en general, el profesorado de Ciencias Experimentales (en su labor de transmisor de conceptos) es la especificidad y dificultad que tiene, para el alumnado, la nomenclatura y epistemología utilizadas en las distintas áreas que conforman la Ciencia. Es a raíz de este problema práctico que planteamos la siguiente propuesta metodológica para la enseñanza de la Formulación Química Inorgánica en segundo ciclo de la E.S.O. En ella proponemos al alumnado que, con un juego de cartas, con su implicación directa y con un ambiente de aula abierto al intercambio de planteamientos y opiniones pueda construir su propio aprendizaje, en colaboración con sus compañeros/as y el profesorado.
Cognición y emoción: el derecho a la experiencia a través del arte
Authors: López-F. Cao M.ª Ángeles
Published: February 2023

La educación moderna ha olvidado las emociones para centrarse casi exclusivamente en el desarrollo del pensamiento racional y en el método científico como forma de conocer el mundo. La crítica de la razón universal por la pedagogía crítica y la recuperación del papel del cuerpo y las emociones han sido en los últimos años reforzadas por las investigaciones sobre el funcionamiento del cerebro y del papel de la emoción en la cognición. En este artículo se reivindica el papel del arte y la creatividad como medio para lograr una educación para la vida que recoja la complejidad del ser humano y de sus relaciones con los demás.
La Investigación-acción como medio para innovar en las ciencias experimentales
Authors: Diego Rasilla Francisco Javier
Published: February 2023

Se realizó una investigación acción en enseñanza secundaria para potenciar el trabajo experimental en la enseñanza de las ciencias. Los propósitos de esta investigación acción fueron: (1) estimular el trabajo en equipo entre los profesores del Departamento de Ciencias, (2) fomentar la innovación en el aula, (3) incrementar de modo signifi cativo el tiempo dedicado al trabajo en el laboratorio, (4) promover la formación del profesorado del Departamento de Ciencias mediante la investigación, (5) incrementar el número de clases prácticas que reciben los alumnos e (6) instruir a los alumnos en los pasos del método científico a través de una metodología práctica.
La motivación de los alumnos en la clase de lengua extranjera. Resultados de una investigación empírica en el contexto del uso de las tecnologías de comunicación e información
Authors: Grünewald Andreas
Published: February 2023

Los resultados expuestos en este artículo se basan en una investigación sobre el tema software y uso de Internet en la clase de español: desarrollo de la motivación y la autoevaluación (Grünewald, 2006). El presente estudio tiene por objeto comprobar: a) si existe y, en caso a rmativo, cómo cambia la motivación en el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera usando el ordenador, así como la actitud de los sujetos con respecto a la lengua extranjera en sí cuando trabajan con software didáctico y con Internet; b) cómo perciben los alumnos su propio progreso en el aprendizaje cuando trabajan con el ordenador; c) si pueden observarse relaciones de algún tipo entre el aumento de la motivación y el incremento del éxito en el aprendizaje que el alumno percibe a título individual.
Factores de riesgo y protección en el consumo de sustancias en adolescentes
Authors: Peñafiel Pedrosa Eva
Published: February 2023

Con el objetivo de profundizar en el consumo de sustancias en la adolescencia, se han analizado los factores de riesgo y protección que inciden en los consumidores, en función del número y tipo de sustancias consumidas en el último mes. Los resultados muestran que a medida que aumenta el número de sustancias consumidas, aumenta también el número de factores de riesgo y protección, así como el índice de riesgo. Las principales variables en las que se han encontrado relaciones significativas están relacionadas con aspectos individuales y relacionales (familia, escuela y grupo de amigos) del adolescente.
Reflexiones de un orientador educativo novel: un ensayo
Authors: Moyano Manuel
Published: February 2023

El presente ensayo se propone llevar a cabo un análisis de urgencia sobre los primeros meses de trabajo de un orientador educativo novel en un Instituto de Educación Secundaria. La metodología utilizada ha sido la descripción de diferentes experiencias e incidentes críticos, de una forma breve y adoptando un enfoque narrativo. Dichas narraciones se convierten así en una original síntesis de los primeros meses de andadura profesional.
Creatividad distribuida y otros apoyos para la educación creadora
Authors: Romero Julio
Published: February 2023

El artículo revisa brevemente la evolución de las ideas sobre creatividad en relación con la educación y su situación actual. Plantea algunas diferencias entre educación para la creatividad y educación creadora y sus diferentes implicaciones. Muestra una serie de atributos que permiten una conceptualización particular de la creatividad, dentro de un marco de pensamiento social, histórico, cultural. Y finalmente, aporta algunas claves y propuestas para avanzar hacia ese modelo de la educación creadora.
Educación Artística Comunitaria en Finlandia: entrevista a Timo Jokela
Authors: Palacios Garrido Alfredo
Published: February 2023

Este artículo presenta un estudio sobre la educación artística comunitaria en la Universidad de Laponia en Finlandia. En primer lugar se analizan las líneas principales de este modelo formativo y de su plan de estudios. En segundo lugar se presenta una entrevista con Timo Jokela, Decano de la Facultad de Arte y Diseño de la Universidad de Laponia y director del Departamento de Educación Artística en esa misma Facultad. En la entrevista Timo Jokela habla de las relaciones entre arte, medio ambiente, comunidad y educación partiendo de su propia experiencia como artista y centrado en el contexto finlandés. También sobre los aspectos sociales, culturales, artísticos y educativos que están implícitos en el modelo de educación artística comunitaria que se pone en práctica, como itinerario formativo, en la Universidad de Laponia.
The Power and Place Collaborative: Participatory Strategies for Scaling
Authors: Lake Danielle , Marshall David , Carducci Rozana , Thurnes Tracey
Published: February 2023

To challenge unidirectional, colonizing, and capitalist frameworks of scaling systems change, this article offers alternative strategies for design practitioners, educators, and researchers interested in diverse forms of scaling change across complex social systems. In particular, the article analyzes a participatory and transdisciplinary approach to systemic design practice and education that illustrates the process and benefits of scaling across, deep, in, scree, and long. The Power and Place Collaborative is a community-first, equity-centered, emergent, and situated educational approach to designing complex social systems change. An analysis of the Collaborative’s dynamic processes, activities, and relationships provides a case study on the possibility of imagining, creating, and sustaining community partnerships that scale meaningful change at multiple levels and in diverse contexts. Drawing upon data collected from a mixed-method explanatory inquiry project, this article describes strategies for intentionally designing systems of change that can be scaled in multiple ways, including building relationships, transforming mental models, and co-creation of responses to complex problems. Design professionals seeking to develop assessment plans that capture the emergent, embodied, relational, and situated nature of systemic design and its outcomes will likely find this study’s longitudinal, mixed methods research approach to be an instructive disruption of conventional inquiry processes.
Engaged Design Scholarship in Contexts
Authors: Jones Peter , Barbero Silvia
Published: February 2023

Editorial. In the 10th year of the Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium (RSD), the Systemic Design Association (SDA) board decided to bring a new journal into being for the scholarly community forming in systemic design. As board members, RSD hosts, and editors, we are delighted to announce the availability of a community-driven journal for the field. We hope this will inspire a vigorous epistemic culture and drive additional publications that emerge from an engaged knowledge community. The articles that follow in Volume 1 are the first collection of reviewed contributions from 2022, with five papers reflecting a diversity of studies, themes, and views.
Mainstreaming climate change in urban development: Lessons from Cape Town
Authors: Scott Dianne , Davies Helen , New Mark
Published: February 2023

Cape Town’s drought crisis grabbed global headlines in 2018 and its causes and solutions were – and continue to be – hotly debated. But managing water shortages and other climate change impacts have been integrated into the city’s urban policy-making for some time, in response to rapid urbanisation and uncertainty about the exact nature, timing and magnitude of city-scale climatic changes. This book presents initiatives at the local government level, across a range of departments, from environmental resource management to housing, stormwater management, water management, energy management and spatial planning. In addition, it records the progress made and challenges faced in mainstreaming climate change into urban policies, processes, programmes and practices, a problem facing most urban areas around the world. The text was co-produced by academics and municipal officials, including economists, engineers, ecologists, geographers and planners, who worked collaboratively in a process of mutual learning. This hybrid process, where practitioner experience is coupled with an academic and research perspective, has produced an ‘insider’ view of urban development and climate change governance through the lens of theory. The result provides new practice-based knowledge for policy-making in the transition towards more sustainable cities in the face of climate change, particularly those in the global South.
Geographic Indicator Foods of India
Authors: Chavan Shama
Published: February 2023

In our nation, we have a rich history that is heavily affected by our geographical position, climate, and religious traditions. Traditions such as hospitality and humility are at the core of this ancient culture's foundation. The food provided is a major part of that. According to the widely held Indian belief system known as 'ATITHI DEVO BHAV,' the guest is revered as a deity in Indian culture, which is true across the nation. Many studies in gastronomy imply that food is at the heart of every culture. There is just 3.9 per cent of Indian foods that have a Geographical Indicator (GI) marking. There must be increased public awareness of the GI labelled foods since they represent national pride. One must also remember that the GI meals will boost culinary tourism in our nation. As a result, the country's cuisine culture is preserved via the employment of traditional cooking methods. This study aims to provide background information on GI foods, including how they are categorized and by whom. Foods in this category should be increased to honour our nation and preserve our country's historic traditional cuisine culture.
Effects of Xylopia Aethiopica Leaf Extract on The Renal Function, Liver Enzymes and Antioxidants Status of Albino Rats
Authors: Johnkennedy Nnodim
Published: February 2023

Aim: To determine effects of Xylopia aethiopica leaf extract on urea, creatinine, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Vitamin C and Vitamin E levels of albino rats. Material and Methods: Thirty-five albino rats were randomly divided into five groups with seven rats in each group (n=7); Control (C) received normal feed only. Group 1: was administered with Xylopia aethiopica leaf extract 100 mg/kg, Group 2: Xylopia aethiopica extract 150 mg/kg, Group3: Xylopia aethiopica leaf extract 200 mg/kg. Group 4: received Xylopia aethiopica leaf extract 250 mg/kg. This lasted for 28 days. Results: Group 3 and 4 showed significantly decreased urea (18.88±0.23mg/dl, 18.04± 0.56mg/dl,) creatinine (0.55±0.03mg/dl, 0.49±0.03mg/dl) AST (18.19±0.33iu/l, 18.05±0.32iu/l) and ALT (13.72±0.23iu/l, 13.58± 0.66iu/l) when compared with the control (urea 21.4±1.36mg/dl, Creatinine 0.73±0.06iu/l, AST 18.61±0.33, ALT 14.14±0.28) respectively at p < 0.05. While Group 3 and 4 showed significantly increased vit C and E levels when compared with the control at p < 0.05. Conclusion: Xylopia aethiopica leaf extract has an antioxidant effect as well heptoprotective and renal protective effect.
Pain Is An Uncomfortable Sensation
Authors: Franjic Sinisa
Published: February 2023

Pain is an uncomfortable sensation that indicates that the body is damaged or threatened with injury. Pain starts at special pain receptors that are found all over the body. These pain receptors transmit messages as electrical impulses along nerves to the spinal cord and then upward to the brain. Sometimes the signal when it reaches the spinal cord elicits a reflex response. When this happens, the signal is immediately sent back by the motor nerve to the site of pain, encouraging the muscles to tighten. An example of a reflex reaction is an immediate withdrawal reaction after something very hot is inadvertently touched. The pain signal is also transmitted to the brain. Only when the brain processes the signal and perceives it as pain does the person become aware of it. Pain felt in some areas of the body does not have to indicate exactly where the problem is, because the pain can be transferred to another area. Transmitted pain occurs because signals from several areas of the body often go to the spinal cord and brain through the same nerve pathways. The ability to endure pain varies with mood, personality, and conditions. Pain can change greatly with age. As people get older, they complain less about pain, perhaps because changes in the body reduce the sensation of pain. On the other hand, older people may simply be more stoic than younger people.
Human capital formation networks in the COVID-19 era
Authors: García Lirios Cruz
Published: February 2023

The health and economic crisis forced the educational sectors to be more entrepreneurial and innovative in order to reactivate teaching and learning. the target of the study was to specify a model, considering a review of the literature from 1997 to 2022, as well as the search by keywords. A retrospective and systematic documentary review was carried out with a sample of 25 findings regarding the relationships between intellectual capital and innovative entrepreneurship. A neural network model was established in which the centrality and grouping parameters explained the influence of the Scopus indexer over the other remaining ones. the prevail of the indexer is discussed in terms of knowledge networks
An Examination of The Rights of Visual Impaired Persons Under Cameroonian Law
Authors: Godwill Baiye Enow
Published: February 2023

This paper sets out to examine the right of visual impaired persons under Cameroonian law. Visual impaired persons have fundamental human rights like any citizen without disabilities. Considering their physical impairment, they equally enjoyed special rights. These rights have been embedded in different pieces of legal instruments. However, they are marginalised and discriminated in our society today. As a result of this, there is need to protect these rights which have been guaranteed under the different pieces of international, regional and national legal instruments. The findings of this paper revealed that the appropriation of these rights have been ineffective because of the weaknesses of the laws, infrastructural challenges and the attitude of the community towards them. It is therefore recommended that the various stakeholders and the community at large takes conscious actions in promoting their rights.
Quantum method of pharmacological studies of biologically active substances (bav) of medicinal plants with antiviral and endothelioprotective properties.
Authors: Lyubenov Kanisov Vasil
Published: February 2023

In this work, a comprehensive study of all medicinal plants with the yellow color of flowers is carried out. This morphologically valuable feature is color, associated with electromagnetic radiation (absorption), as the main factor in the formation of secondarymetabolites (BAV). As a resultof comparative analysisand quantum researchmethodology, we identified plant species that have a characteristic therapeutic characteristic - antiviral and have endothelioprotective properties.
Development of methods for mathematical modeling of endothelium. In silico modeling of the structures of the cardiovascular system (CSS) based on a model from the theory of automatic control (TAU)
Authors: Vasil Lyubenov Kanistov
Published: February 2023

Purpose. On the basis of the model from the theory of automatic control (TAU) and the development of an adequate and effective mathematical model of the endothelium, to simulate in silico the structures of the cardiovascular system (CCC), as elements of the physico-biological system of automatic regulation (FBSAR). The article is aimed at researchers in the field of fundamental pharmacology and medicine. Materials and methods. We introduce the mathematical model "nozzle-damper-bellows" - as a theoretical and experimental justification for the construction and development of a mathematical model: endotheliocyte, endothelium, smooth muscle cells (MMC) and the vessel wall. On this basis, we will draw up a structural and functional scheme of the physico-biological control object (FBOU), as a dynamic link in the composition of the physico-biological system of automatic regulation (FBSAR). Outcomes. The conclusions of the mathematical model have been reformulated and the in-silico modeling of the structures of the cardiovascular system (CCC) based on the model from the theory of automatic control (TAU), gives us the possibility of adapted processes into automatic control systems (CAP) on processes in physico-biological automatic control systems (FBSAR). Scientific contributions. Based on the automatic control system (CAP) of the physical process, structured from the regulator (R) and the control object (OC) (Figure 4), we have created a physico-biological automatic control system (FBSAR) and the corresponding physico-biological control objects (FBOU). The tuning coefficients introduced by the mathematical model of the control object (OC) and the regulator (R) in automatic control systems (CAP) are similar to the tuning coefficients of homeostasis for real physical and biological control objects (FBOU), and physico-biological automatic control systems (FBSAR). Conclusion. The main effects on the pharmacological target of the cardiovascular system, like physico-biological automatic control systems (FBSAR) are the coefficients of adjustment of practical implemented connections in automatic control systems (ATS), from the theory of automatic control (TAU)
Results of the Application of Pharmacological in Silico Base Structures in Studies of Endothelioprotective Properties of Drugs for The Treatment of Coronavirus Infection (Covid-19)
Authors: Vasil Lyubenov Kanistov
Published: February 2023

Purpose. Identifying the results of the application in silico of the basic structures, in the study of the endothelial proprotective properties of drugs for the treatment of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), affecting the pharmacological targets of the cardiovascular system (CVS). The article is aimed at researchers in the field of theoretical and experimental pharmacology and medicine. Materials and methods. We accept the physico-mathematical model "damper-spring" as a theoretical and experimental justification for the development of methods for mathematical modeling in silico of basic structures, for studying the endothelioprotective properties of drugs. We introduce theoretical and experimental development in silico of basic structures in the study of endothelioprotective properties of drugs for the treatment of coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Outcomes. Established by the experimental pathway influence of endothelial function and values of cost in silico coefficients and
Identification of Carbapenem Resistance among Enterobacteriaceae Pathogens Isolated from Clinical Samples in Shendi locality
Authors: Mohammed Hamad Mosab Nouraldein
Published: February 2023

Introduction: One of the most serious issues in medicine is the increasing resistance of Enterobacteriaceae to antimicrobial agent’s especially broad-spectrum antibiotics such as Cephalosporins and Penicillins. This fact is associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates, prolonged hospital stays, and increased treatment-related costs. Carbapenems are the last line for the treatment of infection caused by bacteria resistance to a broad spectrum of antibiotics. Objective: This study aimed to detect the Distribution of Carbepanems Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae Pathogens Isolated from Clinical Samples in the Shendi locality Method: Cross-sectional study and a laboratory-based study was carried out on 63 isolates from different specimens, 63 types of pathogenic bacteria were isolated and identified using Gram stain, biochemical reactions, and testing for their susceptibility to Carbapenems antibiotics was performed for all Enterobacteriaceae isolates. Result: The isolated Enterobacteriaceae comprising of 19.0(30.2%) E. coli, 17 (27.0%) K. pneumoniae, 13(20.6%) P. vulgaris, 5(7.9%) P. mirabilis, 1(1.6%) Enterobacter species, 3(4.8%) C.freundii and 5(7.9%) M. morganii.Carbapenem (Imipenem and meropenem) susceptibility testing showed that 36.0% of Enterobacteriaceae isolates were Carbapenem resistant.Conclusions: The study revealed the low resistance pattern of Enterobacteriaceae to Carbapenems. Despite that E. coli (19.0, 30.0%) was the most isolated organism, K. pneumonniae (7.0, 11.0%) was the most resistant isolate to Carbapenems. The urine sample had the highest degree of resistance. There was a correlation between patients with chronic diseases such as cancer and the resistance level to Carbapenems, while there was no statistical significance between the period of antibiotics usage and the degree of resistance.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ SỚM ĐIỀU TRỊ SỎI THẬN BẰNG PHẪU THUẬT TÁN SỎI QUA DA ĐƯỜNG HẦM NHỎ TẠI BIỆNH VIỆN XUYÊN Á 2021-2022
Authors: Huỳnh Nguyễn Trường Vinh , Nguyễn Vĩnh Bình , Phan Đức Hữu , Cao Vĩnh Duy , Võ Đình Bão , Mai Hoàng Khoa , Lê Minh , Phạm Hùng Kiên , Mai Anh Tuấn
Published: February 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Phẫu thuật tán sỏi thận qua da đường hầm nhỏ ngày càng được áp dụng rộng rãi, dần thay thế mổ mở kinh điển trong điều trị sỏi thận. Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Đánh giá độ an toàn, hiệu quả của phẫu thuật tán sỏi thận qua da bằng đường hầm nhỏ tại Bệnh viện Xuyên Á. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Mô tả cắt ngang tiến cứu. Chọn tất cả bệnh nhân sỏi thận kích thước ≥ 20mm tại Bệnh viện Xuyên Á, thỏa tiêu chuẩn chọn mẫu, đồng ý tham gia nghiên cứu. Kết quả: Trong thời gian 03/2021 đến 03/2022, có 38 trường hợp sỏi thận được phẫu thuật mini-PCNL, 20 nam-18 nữ, tuổi trung bình 52,6±10,2 tuổi (28-77). 84,2% nhập viện vì đau hông lưng. 57,9% sỏi nhóm GSS 1. Kích thước sỏi trung bình 28,5 ± 10,5 mm (20-55). Tất cả đều chọc dò vào đài dưới. Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình 86,3±14,1 phút (60-130). Không ghi nhận tai biến trong mổ. 3 trường hợp biến chứng sau mổ (7,8%). 92,1% được rút ống dẫn lưu thận vào ngày hậu phẫu thứ 2-3. Thời gian hậu phẫu trung bình là 6,2±2,5 ngày (3-14). Thời gian nằm viện trung bình 12,9±5,4 ngày (6-29). Tỉ lệ sạch sỏi sớm sau mổ là 57,9%. Kết luận: Tán sỏi qua da đường hầm nhỏ là phương pháp xâm lấn tối thiểu điều trị sỏi thận an toàn và hiệu quả tương đối. Thực hiện được nếu trang bị dụng cụ đầy đủ và nắm vững kỹ thuật.
Six new and four known species of the genus Axonchium Cobb, 1920 (Nematoda: Dorylaimida: Belondiroidea) from the Western Ghats of India
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Ahmad Wasim
Published: February 2023

Six new and four known species of the genus Axonchium Cobb, 1920 are described and illustrated from the Western Ghats of India. Axonchium indicum sp. nov. has a 1.2–1.4 mm long body, offset lip region, 8–9 µm long odontostyle, expanded part of pharynx 39–49 % of total neck length, anterior uterine sac 0.9–1.6 times the mid-body diameter long, and a bluntly conoid tail. Axonchium microspiculum sp. nov. has a 1.1–1.22 mm long body, offset lip region, 7–8 µm long odontostyle, 20–23 µm long spicules, two weakly developed ventromedian supplements, and obtusely rounded tail. Axonchium nilgiriense sp. nov. has a 1.4–1.6 mm long body, offset lip region, 8–9 µm long odontostyle, vagina strongly bent posteriad, 37–41 µm long spicules, 3–4 ventromedian supplements, and bluntly conoid tail. Axonchium paracingulatum sp. nov. has a 2.5–2.8 mm long body, offset lip region, 10–11 µm long odontostyle, vaginal lumen highly expanded in the middle, 69 µm long spicules, and broadly conoid tail with rounded terminus. Axonchium tropicum sp. nov. has a 1.7–2.0 mm long body, offset lip region, 11–12 µm long odontostyle, anterior uterine sac 2.3–4.0 times the mid-body diameter long, 40 µm long spicules, 4 widely spaced ventromedian supplements, and broadly rounded tail. Axonchium uniqum sp. nov. has a 1.7–2.0 mm long body, offset lip region, 10–11 µm long odontostyle, anterior uterine sac 2.5–2.8 times mid-body diameter long, 68 µm long and slender spicules, and broadly conoid tail. Axonchium nitidum, A. saccatum, A. transkeiense and A. vallum are redescribed based on specimens collected from several localities. A diagnostic key to the identification of the valid species of this genus is provided.
Sự tiếp biến của Nguyễn Du đối với “Kim Vân Kiều truyện”
Authors: Đoàn Trọng Thiều
Published: February 2023

Tiếp nhận và biến đổi là một trong những quy luật phát triển của văn học. Để có được Đoạn trường tân thanh (Truyện Kiều), trong quá trình sáng tác, Nguyễn Du đã tiếp nhận sáng tạo nhiều di sản văn học của dân tộc và nhân loại, trong đó có Kim Vân Kiều truyện. Sự tiếp biến Kim Vân Kiều truyện của Nguyễn Du khi sáng tác Đoạn trường tân thanh có mấy điểm nổi bật sau: (1) bỏ hẳn một số nội dung; (2) lược bớt cho gọn lại một số sự kiện; (3) đảo lộn một số chi tiết; (4) kéo dài, kể tả kỹ một số nội dung; (5) thay đổi hẳn nội dung, ý nghĩa một số một số sự kiện, hành động. Những cách làm trên cộng với sự sáng tạo thêm những nội dung mới chưa có trong Kim Vân Kiều truyện, Nguyễn Du đã sáng tạo ra một tác phẩm bất hủ trong văn học dân tộc.
Appraising Malaria Incidence with Spatial-Oriented Decision Support System in Parts of Zaria, Kaduna State-Nigeria
Authors: Azua, S  , Youngu, T.T.  , Aliyu, Y.A.,  , Komolafe, E.A.  , Ahmadu, A.A  , A.Z Abubakar , Q. O. Majekodunmi
Published: February 2023

Prevalence of malaria in certain parts of the world without adequate planning and monitoring based on ill- informed decisions has wreaked havoc on the health system and economy of many developing nations. The purpose of this study is to create a functional Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) for malaria monitoring in parts of Zaria, Kaduna State. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) SDSS was created using ArcGIS 10.5 software for the 2019 Malaria data obtained from the Ministry of Health, Kaduna State Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Programme for collation and analysis across 13 political wards in Zaria Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The results revealed that a total of 443,852 cases of malaria were reported across the 13 political wards of the study area. The reported cases had predominant occurrences at the Gyellesu ward, followed by the Kwarbai A ward. The spatial incidence was displayed via vector control maps, malaria burden maps, malaria prevalence in Zaria maps, and service area maps. The map of demography indicated a higher prevalence of malaria of 73.35% for the male gender compared to the female (26.65%). However, the independent t-test revealed no significant difference between males' and females' malaria prevalence. It was also revealed that the adult population had the highest malaria prevalence followed by children less than 5 years while pregnant women were the least infected. The study further indicated that 38.5% of the existing political wards recorded a shortfall of at least two (2) healthcare facilities. This study identified areas that required the establishment of health facilities to offset the existing shortfall. The SDSS was able to effectively monitor and appraise malaria incidence for proper surveillance and management that will be required for malaria prevention and elimination activities. The study recommends that policymakers invest in the deployment of an SDSS for better and robust planning, monitoring and execution of their malaria intervention programmes as this aligns with the sustainable development goal (SDG) target 3.
A geospatial study of the layout and extent of the eighteenth-century walled city of Hyderabad
Authors: Pal Gaurav Kumar , Rajani M.B.
Published: February 2023

Hyderabad and Golconda are prominent medieval cities in Deccan India, claiming significant roles in shaping the transformation of the region in the 20th and 21st centuries. This study focuses on defining the contours of Hyderabad’s walled settlement, a fortified structure built around Hyderabad city, the capital of Hyderabad State after the fall of Golconda in 1687. The capital shift to Hyderabad occurred gradually even with the construction of Char Minar in 1591. The city became an important factor to understand the growth of Hyderabad in the Nizam and British eras. The core of the study is based on how different maps of the walled city dating from the 18thc. to 20th c. describe a picture of change in the settlement arena of Hyderabad. These maps signify the areas of development, which can be conjectured in presentday Google Earth. It also compares different maps to bring about the information on built features in the city and georeference them in today’s setting so as to understand the spatial change in the arrangement of the city. The findings of the current work are used to conduct a detailed field survey to check and document remains that still exist and also the condition they are in at present. The study focuses on the sustainable development of a burgeoning urban sprawl of Hyderabad considering the cultural heritage of the area
Intercultural business ethics (IBE) : a teaching handbook
Authors: Frischherz Bruno , Baocheng Liu , Li Xiaosong , Makka Anoosha , Millar Gordon , Brasser Martin , Brouwer Menno
Published: February 2023

This book is a practical handbook for lecturers teaching Intercultural Business Ethics (IBE) in higher education. It is the result of collaboration between lecturers from South Africa, China and Switzerland in an ongoing intercultural teaching project. The basic idea is that students discuss ethical dilemmas from the business world in culturally mixed groups and present their joint solution proposals in a short video. The handbook aims to help facilitators of the peaceful coexistence of countries and cultures.
Sistem Informasi Administrasi Keuangan Berbasis Web Di Madrasah Tsanawiah Nurul Yaqin
Authors: Yulianti Henny
Published: February 2023

Teknologi informasi juga mampu melakukan efisiensi di berbagai bidang, terutama bidang pendidikan. Sekolah adalah suatu aktifitas besar yang di dalamnya ada empat komponen yang saling berkaitan yaitu staf tata usaha, staf teknisi pendidikan, komite, dan peserta didik. Selama ini sistem informasi administrasi keuangan di MTs Nurul Yaqin masih menggunakan format penulisan manual. Sehingga timbul permasalahan dalam hal keefektifan dan efisiensi pengolahan data menjadi informasi dalam proses manajemen sekolah. Untuk itu dibutuhkan suatu sistem yang lebih baik dan mampu mengatasi permasalahan karena hal tersebut maka solusinya dibangun aplikasi sistem Informasi ini yang dirancang dengan metode UML dan penelitian dengan metode Waterfall.Terbukti aplikasi ini mampu memudahkan petugas administrator yang ada sehingga pengolahan administrasi keuangan lebih maksimal.