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A Petőfi-filológia legfőbb bázisa, a versgyűjtő füzetek
Authors: Szilágyi Márton
Published: January 2024

The poem collecting notebooks had an important role from the beginning in the history of Petőfi editions – especially in terms of philology. This paper, however, does not focus on the philological importance of these manuscripts, but examines their function instead: why is it important that Petőfi created an autographical collection of texts for archival purposes? Petőfi started this method as early as the beginning of his career and the publishing agreements made it even clearer that his poems have market value not only as separate items, but also as a whole. Therefore, it was worth keeping the notebooks in order to establish the basics of a future collection.
Petőfi Sándor A hóhér kötele című regénye és az 1840-es évek bosszúprózája
Authors: Biró Annamária
Published: January 2024

Sándor Petőfi’s novel, The Hangman’s Rope, published in 1846, has been a source of controversy for researchers since its publication, its position within Petőfi’s oeuvre and in the literature of the period has not been stabilised. This study attempts to discuss Petőfi’s novel not in isolation, but as an integral part of the period’s burgeoning prose literature, primarily by grouping together texts in which the concept of revenge is the main thematic component and its elaboration and its mode of execution may have prose-poetic significance. In this analysis, Petőfi’s short novel will be compared exclusively with prose works, and precisely because of its specificity in terms of length, I have tried to collect and analyse both thematically similar novels and short prose published in journals or volumes.
Petőfi napja, Kossuth éve, avagy ki és hogyan csinálja a történelmet?
Authors: Miru György
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the role of Petőfi and Kossuth – two important figures in the Hungarian historical memory – in the events of 1848 which was a turning point in history, and it led to changing the existing structures. Moreover, the paper discusses how Petőfi and Kossuth tried to interpret recent historical events and the ways they tried to make the public accept these interpretations.
Petőfi és Jókai – párbeszédben
Authors: Bényei Péter
Published: January 2024

Szilágyi Márton: A magyar romantika ikercsillagai: Jókai Mór és Petőfi Sándor, Budapest, Osiris, 2021.
Technological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Jena Pradyot Ranjan
Published: January 2024

This report is a product of a series of three workshops organized during February 2021 and April 2022 to discuss on the various issues about sustainable agriculture in India. A particular focus was to take stock of the technological solutions available for climate change adaptation in agriculture and their socio-economic viability. While sixteen speakers presented their studies, 500 scholars participated in these workshops. There was a consensus that there is a need for combining modern technology-based instruments such as Internet of things (IoT) with the traditional sustainable agricultural practices for a gradual shift towards sustainable agriculture that can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and enhance food productivity and security.
Seguridad Alimentaria y Cultivos Hidropónicos: un Estudio Diagnostico de saberes Previos en una Institución Educativa del Distrito de Buenaventura
Authors: Lopez Bravo Yajaira Tatiana , Torres Benalcazar Yurany Milena
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio de investigación relacionado con el “Diagnóstico de Saberes Previos sobre la Seguridad Alimentaria Y Cultivos Hidropónicos" tiene como objetivo principal evaluar el nivel de conocimiento que poseen los estudiantes de la Institución Educativa Vasco Núñez De Balboa del Distrito De Buenaventura - Colombia en relación con la seguridad alimentaria y los métodos alternativos de cultivo hidropónico. La seguridad alimentaria es una preocupación global, y los cultivos hidropónicos ofrecen una alternativa sostenible para garantizar el suministro constante de alimentos frescos, seguros y de calidad. El estudio se centra en recopilar información sobre la comprensión existente acerca de la seguridad alimentaria y la familiaridad con las técnicas hidropónicas a través de un cuestionario de 11 preguntas, validados por tres expertos; que fue aplicado a 19 estudiantes del grado 6° de la institución en mención. Los resultados obtenidos se utilizarán para diseñar estrategias de enseñanza aprendizaje contextualizados y significativos específicos que aborden las lagunas de conocimiento identificadas y promuevan prácticas agrícolas más seguras y eficientes.
Post Pandemia: Plan de Fortalecimiento del Capital Humano para Entidades Públicas de COTOPAXI
Authors: Romero Poveda Angelita Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del artículo fue evidenciar los desafíos de la Gestión del Talento Humano en época de pandemia y post pandemia, en este sentido, la obtención de información se manejó a través de una metodología mixta, con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo, de tipo descriptiva y de campo, bajo un diseño transversal; se consideró a la selección de muestra bajo un criterio de probabilidad no intencional y para ello se utilizó una entrevista de 30 preguntas para identificar cómo se encuentra el proceso de gestión de talento humano con 6 categorías. Se ha priorizando la búsqueda de información en las instituciones públicas de la provincia de Cotopaxi las cuales son: GAD Latacunga, GAD Saquisilí, GAD Pujilí, GAD Provincial Cotopaxi, Cruz Roja Latacunga, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, esto con el fin de proponer un plan de fortalecimiento aporte a los desafíos en la gestión del talento humano en tiempos críticos, así como la vida laboral y las condiciones laborales de estas instituciones, las estrategias se alinean a desarrollar un sistema integral de evaluación de desempeño y de recompensa, rutas formativas y de promoción, así como anclar los procesos de talento humano a la tecnología y a la gestión del cambio.
PENGARUH LATIHAN HOLLOW SPRINT DENGAN LATIHAN SHADOW FIGHT TERHADAP DAYA TAHAN ATLET PENCAK SILAT
Authors: Manoarfa Rahmat , Duhe Edy Dharma Putra , Hidayat Syarif , Pulungan Khoirul Anwar
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Latihan Hollow sprint latihan shadow fight terhadap Daya Tahan Atlet Pencak Silat Gorontalo. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian eksperimen semu (Quasi eksperiment) dengan desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Two group Pre-test and Post-test Desaign, dimana pada desain ini ada pre-test pada kelompok perlakuan (treatment) dan setelah diberi treatment pada kelompok tersebut kedua kelompok diberi post-test. Sampel penelitian ini dilakukan di  Gorontalo yang berjumlah 10 atlet, dengan teknik sampling purposive tersebut dikenai pre-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; (1) Ada pengaruh latihan hollow sprint terhadap peningkatan vo2max pada atlet silat, dengan bernilai 3,182 dengaan sig. hitung sebesar 0,008 0,05. (2) Ada Pengaruh latihan shadow fight dapat meningkatkan VO2max pada atlet silat. dengan 3,182 dengaan sig. hitung sebesar 0,020 0,05. (3) tidak terdapat perbedaan pengaruh yang signifikan antara pengaruh latihan hollow sprint dengan latihan shadow fight terhadap peningkatan VO2max pada atlet Pencak Silat, dengan nilai t sebesar 0,100 dan signifikansi sebesar 0,924.
PENGEMBANGAN LEARNING CONTENT MANAGEMEN SYSTEM (LCMS) BERBASIS BLANDED LEARNING PADA MATA PELAJARAN PJOK
Authors: Saputro Dwi Catur Andy , Solichin Moch , Mubarok Yahya
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk Pengembangan Learning Contect Managemen System (LCMS) Berbasis Blanded Learning pada mata pelajaran PJOK. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Research and Development (RD). Teknik pemilihan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Sampel didasarkan pada tujuan dan ketersediaan sampel untuk pemeriksaan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari validasi ahli media 90% dengan katergori baik, validasi ahli pembelajaran 82,53% dengan kategori baik, ahli desain pembelajaran 7,97% dengan kategori baik, penilaian respon siswa 83,33% dengan kategori baik, dan penilaian teman sejawat 83,36% dengan kategori baik. Pengambangan LCMS berbasis model blanded learning telah dinilai oleh para ahli secara valid untuk dapat dipergunakan dan didesiminasikan kepada teman sejawat guru PJOK. Dari masukan dan kritik dari teman sejawat menjadi bahan refleksi dan evaluasi dalam pengembangan pembelajaran LCMS berbasis model blanded learning yang lebih baik untuk siswa.
EFEK LATIHAN JIYU KUMITE TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS AEROBIK MAKSIMAL
Authors: Kadir Suprianto , Suardika I Kadek , Haryani Meri , . Nurkhoiroh
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah latihan jiyu kumite dengan metode rasio interval 1:1 dapat meningkatkan kapasitas dan kelincahan aerobik secara maksimal. Penelitian eksperimen dengan rancangan Randomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest design adalah penelitian ini. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 45 praktisi karate dari dojo Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keolahragaan (FIKK) Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG). Kelompok eksperimen I menggunakan latihan jiyu kumite dengan metode rasio interval 1:1 sebagai perlakuannya. Data kapasitas aerobik maksimum dan kelincahan dikumpulkan terlebih dahulu sebagai data pretest sebelum perlakuan. Berdasarkan data yang terkumpul dapat disimpulkan bahwa nilai variabel terikat meningkat dari tes awal hingga tes akhir, meningkatkan nilai kapasitas dan kelincahan maksimal aerobik.
Energy Evaluation of Synthesis Gas in a Turbocharger System Employing CFD Tools
Authors: Jorge Alvarez  , Jonathan Fabregas Villegas  , Mauricio Márquez  , Javier Carpintero
Published: January 2024

Renewable energy sources derived from biomass, such as synthesis gases, represent an opportunity to take advantage of available waste resources and contribute to global energy rationing. This study developed an analysis with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to estimate the energy behavior of synthesis gases through a turbocharger system. The synthesis gas used to drive the turbocharger turbine was extracted from the gasification of biomass from the Colombian Caribbean. The application of models for rigid body motion, as well as models of momentum, turbulence, energy, and conservation transport of species, suggest that the energy potential available by the turbine ranges from 0.4 kW to 5.2 kW of power generation, concerning mass flow rates entering the simulated system. The main findings of the study were temperature profiles, speed profiles, rotational speed variation, torque, and mechanical power generated in the turbocharger. It is emphasized that the synthesis gas studied presents a good behavior to generate energy through a turbine system of a turbocharger device.
Modeling and Simulation of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication in Spur Gears
Authors: Rafael Ramirez  , Andrés Rodríguez  , Jonathan Fabregas  , Heriberto Maury
Published: January 2024

An analysis using computational modeling by finite elements of the phenomenon of elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) was carried out for a transmission system of pinion gear in a crankcase with partial filling lubrication. The analysis utilized tribological studies describing the contact behavior characteristics of solid surfaces with the lubrication film caused by dragging and splashing. Furthermore, the characteristics of the Reynolds-Hertz model for this type of phenomena are described, as well as the equations of elastic deformation and elastic displacements along with the geometry of the non-concordant bodies in contact. This was done by modeling the Lagrangian-Eulerian type for non-Newtonian fluid, implementing multiphysics coupling methods. The pressure profile of the lubricant films, the temperature reached by the lubricant, and the von Mises stress at the contact were obtained, showing a good approximation with the related results, indicating a range of 30 MPa to 900 MPa of pressure in the lubricant film and von Mises stress ranging from 30 MPa to 100 MPa in the contact area of the gear tooth.
MHD Flow Darcy Forchheimeter of Jeffrey Nanofluid over a Stretching Sheet Considering Melting Heat Transfer and Viscous Dissipation heat transfe
Authors: Naresh Kumar  , Gandrakota Srinivasu  , Balagnoor Srikantha setty  , Mani Ramanuja
Published: January 2024

This work investigates the MHD flow of a Jeffery nanofluid through a non-linear stretching sheet, considering melting heat transfer and the combined influences of concentration and thermal radiation. A variable magnetic effect normal to the flow direction is enforced to reinforce the conductivity of the Jeffery nanofluid. The governing non-linear PDEs with convective boundary conditions are transformed into the non-dimensional ODEs, and we apply appropriate similarity variables. The further similarity transformation is determined with the 4th-order Runge-Kutta shooting technique facilitated. The approach is implemented for convergent relations of the rate field, temperature, and nano-particle concentration. However, small magnetic Reynolds is considered to decline the induced magnetic impact. Melting parameter enhances temperature and concentration. Finally, the effect of fluid parameters such as thermophoresis, melting parameter, Deborah number, chemical reaction, Brownian motion, inertia parameter, Darcy number, and thermophoresis on the MHD flow profiles is examined graphically.
Numerical Simulation of Graphene-Nanoplatelet Nanofluid Convection in Millimeter-Sized Automotive Radiator
Authors: Leslie Kok Lik Toh  , Tiew Wei Ting
Published: January 2024

The depletion of fossil fuels and environmental considerations in transportation sector motivate the researchers to enhance the efficiency and performance of the automotive systems. However, the poor thermal performance of conventional coolant poses a limitation in the development of energy-efficient vehicle due to the cooling constraint. In the present study, a comprehensive numerical study is conducted to scrutinize the convective performance of graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) nanofluid in millimeter-sized automotive radiator, aiming to enhance the understandings on the underlying physical significance of the suspension of graphene-based nanoparticle in water for the performance enhancement of automotive radiator. The temperature-dependent thermophysical properties of GnP-water nanofluid is predicted via existing correlations, while a modified viscosity correlation is developed. ANSYS Fluent is employed in the present numerical simulation to investigate the effects of various pertinent parameters such as Reynolds number, nanoparticles aspect ratio, tube aspect ratio and tube hydraulic diameter on the heat transfer performance of the radiator. Double precision and second-order upwind scheme with inclusion of viscous heating, and convergent criteria of 10˗6 are adopted for the present simulation. It is observed that the convective performance of the radiator is significantly enhanced by increasing Reynolds number and nanoparticle volume fraction while decreasing the aspect ratios of nanoparticle and radiator tube, with an enhancement rate as much as 1816%. Therefore, it is evident that the suspension of GnP intensifies the heat transfer performance of millimeter-sized automotive radiator, which could possibly lead to a more efficient radiator that is smaller and lighter.
CFD Analysis for Valve-Holding Camber Permanent Inhaler Spacer (AerospaAcer) with Different Valves
Authors: Riyadhthusollehan Khairulfuaad  , Norzelawati Asmuin  , Juntakan Taweekun  , Azizan Ismail  , Nabil Izzuddin Shahhidan
Published: January 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, data statistics showed that patients with respiratory problems become infected. One of the therapy techniques for the respiratory condition was the use of a metered-dose inhaler and spacer. The objective of this paper is to determine the flow parameters of three types of valves which is duckbill valve, cross slit valve and umbrella valve in inhaler spacer to compare fluid flow between valve Previous researchers chose the duckbill valve to control fluid flow in inhaler spacer. The flow characteristics are unaffected by the materials used in the new disposable inhaler spacers, such as paper and polylactic acid (PLA). Several design valves reduced the skewness below 0.94 by suppressing the fillet and chamfer. ANSYS Workbench Fluent 19.2 is used to calculate flow parameters such as turbulence kinetic energy (TKE), turbulence eddy dissipation (TED), velocity, particle velocity magnitude, streamline, and vector velocity. The setup input data is based on the previous researcher's specified parameters such as viscosity model, drug characteristics (salbutamol and propellant), discrete phase model (DPM) equal to 80, boundary condition model, and SIMPLE technique. For the three types of valves, the nozzle injection used a 0.50-millimetre dimension. The simulation work is cross-checked against the results of prior simulations. Within each iteration, the transient flow employed a time step size of 0.01 for 200 steps. The results show that computational analysis can distinguish between models of varying complexity. The TED, TKE, and velocity graphs showed the approximate value between the model geometries. Overall, the study was successful in achieving the desired velocity magnitude in terms of visual and graph representations of the various valve.
HUMAN QUALITIES THROUGH THE PRISM OF SPEECH ACTIVITY (BASED ON RUSSIAN PROVERBS)
Authors: Сюй Яо.
Published: January 2024

Статья посвящена анализу русских паремий, отражающих речевую деятельность в аспектах ее вербального оформления, осмысления, прагматической направленности, результативности, условий осуществления и т. д. Для проведения анализа из авторитетных паремиологических словарей были отобраны 160 пословиц о речи, многие из которых связаны с различными качествами человека. Как показывают паремии, участники коммуникации, оценивая чье-либо высказывание, отмечают, помимо самого факта речи и ее внешних признаков, таких как скорость, внятность, громкость, продолжительность и т. п., различные проявляющиеся в содержании речи характеристики самих говорящих. Спектр качеств человека достаточно широк: человек выступает в коллективном сознании как любитель приврать, приукрасить, пообещать, как падкий на лесть, хвастливый, словоохотливый и даже болтливый, нескромный, недалекий, неосторожный, ленивый, завистливый, осмотрительный, смелый, любопытный и т. п. Результаты наблюдений демонстрируют антропоцентричность пословиц, поскольку сказанное в них, какой бы сферы деятельности оно ни касалось, рассматривается с проекцией на человека: каким он видится говорящим в той или иной жизненной ситуации. В паремиях преимущественно вербализуется критическое отношение к говорящим и крайне редко – позитивное, одобрительное, что подтверждает аксиологическую природу этих единиц.

The article is devoted to the analysis of Russian proverbs reflecting speech activity in aspects of its verbal design, comprehension, pragmatic orientation, performance, conditions of implementation, etc. For the analysis, 160 proverbs about speech were selected from authoritative paremiological dictionaries, many of which are associated with various human qualities. As the paremi show, the participants of communication, when evaluating someone’s utterance, note besides the fact of speech itself and its external signs (such as speed, intelligibility, loudness, duration, etc.) various manifestations of co-containment (various characteristics of the speakers themselves, which are manifested in the content of speech). The spectrum of human qualities is quite wide: a person appears in the collective consciousness as a lover of lies, embellishments, promises, as one who is addicted to flattery, who is boastful, talkative and even chatty, immodest, inconsiderate, careless, lazy, envious, prudent, courageous, curious, etc. The results of the observations demonstrate the anthropocentricity of proverbs, since what is said in them, no matter what sphere of activity it concerns, is considered with a projection on a person: how he is seen by the speaker in this or that life situation. Paremi mostly verbalize critical attitudes towards speakers and very rarely positive, approving attitudes, which confirms the axiological nature of these units.
RUSSIAN RESPONDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF FRENCH PHRASES WITH A TINGE OF SURPRISE AND REGRET
Authors: Иванова И.Г. , Егошина Р.А.
Published: January 2024

В работе рассматриваются акустические параметры французских эмоционально окрашенных высказываний и их восприятие носителями русского языка. В своей совокупности акустические параметры – мелодика, длительность, интенсивность – способствуют корректной передаче эмоций и их восприятию. Актуальность работы объясняется интересом современной лингвистики к реализации лингвистических единиц в социальном и ситуативном контекстах общения в условиях новой научной парадигмы. Цель исследования – выявление специфических просодических особенностей французских эмоционально окрашенных фраз и изучение их перцепции носителями русского языка. Исследование проведено с использованием акустического анализа аутентичных звукозаписей речи с привлечением экспериментально-фонетических методов: осциллографического, интонографического, гистографического. В передаче эмоционального оттенка удивления и сожаления важную функцию выполняет сочетание основных компонентов интонации. При восприятии иноязычного высказывания респонденты опираются на мелодические особенности родного языка. В силу универсальности механизма интонационного оформления эмоционально окрашенных фраз участниками эксперимента корректно распознаются эмоциональные интонационные конструкции.

The paper examines the acoustic parameters of French emotionally colored statements and their perception by Russian speakers. In their entirety, acoustic parameters (melody, duration, intensity) contribute to the correct transmission of emotions and their perception. The relevance of the work is explained by the interest of modern linguistics in the implementation of linguistic units in the social and situational context of communication in the conditions of the new scientific paradigm. The purpose of the study is to identify specific prosodic features of French emotionally colored phrases and to study their perception by Russian speakers. The study was carried out using acoustic analysis of authentic sound recordings of speech with the involvement of experimental-phonetic methods: oscillographic, intonographic, histographic. The combination of the main components of intonation performs an important function in conveying the emotional connotation of surprise and regret. When perceiving a foreign-language utterance, respondents rely on the melodic features of their native language. Due to the universality of the intonation mechanism of emotionally colored phrases, the participants of the experiment correctly recognized emotional intonation constructions.
Review of the genus Laena Dejean, 1821 (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) from Gansu Province, China, with the description of a new species
Authors: Wei Zhonghua , Ren Guodong
Published: January 2024

A new species of the genus Laena from Xiaolongshan in Gansu Province, China is described as Laena huisp. nov. All Laena species known to occur in Gansu Province are reviewed, and an identification key is provided. The mitochondrial gene COI to confirm the identity of the new species, which is morphologically most similar and phylogenetically close to L. fengileana. The new species can be recognized by features of elytra and tibiae.
Artificial Intelligence With Cloud Resource Allocation
Authors: Sagar Mahendra Singh , Sahgal Divya
Published: January 2024

AI can be applied in various sectors such as retail, supply chains, news, financial services, healthcare, and more, but these applications depend on massive volumes of data. Content adaptation in advertising, route optimization, demand forecasting, and healthcare applications are data-intensive processes, with healthcare demonstrating the highest potential and demands. Integrating AI with smart scanners can automate visual diagnostics, reduce maintenance costs, minimize human errors, facilitate robotic surgical assistance, and enhance data management.
The Study of Ecosystem and Vendor Management in Hyper-Automation Across Select Industry Verticals
Authors: Desai Akshata , Hallur Giri Gundu , N. A. Natraj , Chirputkar Abhijit
Published: January 2024

This proposed chapter aims to present a study on RPA leaders and understand the parameters for improving Power Automate's position amongst industry leaders by formulating a SWOT analysis for the company. The work presented starts with scrutinizing various literature on RPA, followed by a detailed analysis of Microsoft's RPA efforts. Gartner published a report on robotics process automation, placing Microsoft's Power Automate lowest in the Leader's magic quadrant. This chapter provides recommendations that could help Power Automate move up the ladder. The research method adopted is a qualitative analysis of the company in focus. As the chapter progresses, it unfolds various offerings of Power Automate that either empower its growth or could be a concern compared to RPA leaders like Uipath, Automation Anywhere, and Blueprism. Power Automate has made its footprints in the RPA space, and with aggressive innovation and restructuring, it can be a prominent player across industries.
Role of AI in the Prevention of Cybercrime and Abuse of the Female Gender in Society
Authors: Panda Aditi
Published: January 2024

Digital communication was always an integral part of our lives, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization has evolved by leaps, presenting abuse and gender harassment as a new platform in cyberspace through the huge gamut of social media. Artificial intelligence can appropriately take care of women who are at risk by assessing the situation more accurately and supporting them to work in adverse conditions. The researcher has tried to highlight the significant role artificial intelligence can play to help women combat cybercrime and prevent gender abuse in society.
Gender-based violence help desk services at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Authors: Guruparan K. , Kumar R. , Guruparan Y. , Muhunthan K.
Published: January 2024

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious health and social problem in South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka. This study describes the socio-demographic characteristics of clients and their alleged perpetrators, types of violence and outcomes reported, and the services provided by the GBV Help Desk at Teaching Hospital - Jaffna.Data were collected retrospectively from records of all 883 clients who sought help and who were referred to the GBV Help Desk of Teaching Hospital - Jaffna during a 2-year period (January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020) using a data extraction sheet.The clients of the GBV Help Desk were mostly female (91.3%; n=806). Physical, economic, emotional and sexual violence were experienced by 68.5%, 48.2%, 40% and 29.4% of clients, respectively. In 87.9% (n=776) of cases the husband, lover or partner was the alleged perpetrator. Around two thirds of alleged perpetrators (65%, n=518) had a history of alcohol use. Physical violence was more likely among legally married women (84.3%) compared to legally unmarried women (35.4%) (p<0.001) whereas sexual violence was more likely in legally unmarried women (70.5%) compared to legally married women (10.3%) (p<0.001). Suicidal inclinations were reported by 7.3% (n=64). All clients were befriended; further counselling was arranged for 27.8% (n=245).In conclusion the GBV Help Desk mainly provides services to women following intimate partner violence.
Cutaneous tuberculosis, different clinical spectrum of the same disease: the importance of pre-test probability
Authors: Rosero Carla , Baldeón Lucy , Alulema Valeria , Rueda Adriana , Vaca Lorena , Galarza Daniela , Prócel Cesar
Published: January 2024

Antecedents. This report presents three cases of Cutaneous tuberculosis CTB that were diagnosed at Calderon Hospital, Quito, Ecuador. The first case was Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC) in a 44-year-old man with circinated erythematous areas with ulcerated nodules and verruciform plaques from the right lower limb to the hip. The second case was Lupus Vulgaris (LV) in a 50- year-old female with one-year history of pruritic dermatosis in the left ciliary area. The third case was Scrofuloderma in a 23-year-old man with erythematous nodules that drain caseous material at neck, thorax and axillary region. Almost all laboratory tests that were available turned out to have limitations as a diagnostic tool. Conclusion. In immunocompromised and high-risk individuals with atypical lesions, it is important to correlate clinical and epidemiological characteristics with the pretest probability in order to optimize indicators and determine or exclude out the diagnosis.
Effect of Curcumin on Dysmenorrhea and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Sharifipour Foruzan , Siahkal Shahla Faal , Qaderi Kowsar , Mohaghegh Zeynab , Zahedian Maryam , Azizi Faeze
Published: January 2024

Background: Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common periodic and frequent complications in women of reproductive age that can negatively affect health and quality of life. The present study examined the effects of curcumin on the severity of dysmenorrhea and PMS symptoms.Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted by searching databases such as the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception to January 2023. Article screening was performed using Endnote ver. X8 (Clarivate). Review Manager (RevMan ver. 5.3; Cochrane) was used for the quality assessment and meta-analysis. A total of 147 studies were screened, of which five were finally selected for quantitative and qualitative analyses. The studies were conducted between 2015 and 2021, and a total of 379 participants with a mean age of 23.33±5.54 years had been recruited in these studies.Results: The meta-analysis showed that curcumin consumption could significantly reduce the severity of dysmenorrhea (mean difference, -1.25; 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.52 to -0.98; three studies; I2=31%) and the overall score of PMS (standardized mean difference, -1.41; 95% CI, -1.81 to -1.02; two studies; I2=0%).Conclusion: The reduction in the severity of PMS and dysmenorrhea has been attributed to curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and antidepressant activities. Although the findings suggest that curcumin may be an effective treatment for reducing the severity of PMS and dysmenorrhea, further research with a larger number of participants from various socioeconomic levels and a longer duration of treatment is needed to evaluate the effective dose of curcumin.
Production of recombinant DNA fragmentation factor 40 in fusion to an antimicrobial peptide from spider venom and evaluation of its cytotoxic effects
Authors: Shafiee-Ardestani Zahra , Shafiee Fatemeh
Published: January 2024

Background and purpose:

DNA fragmentation factor 40 (DFF40) as an apoptotic molecule can represent a novel approach to cancer treatment. Lycosin-I (LYC-I), a peptide derived from spider venom, was considered for the targeted delivery of DFF40 to cancer cells. This study attempted to produce soluble DFF40-LYC-I and evaluate its selective lethal effects on HeLa cells.

Experimental approach:

pTWINl vector was used to produce LYC-I and DFF40-LYC-I in E. coli BL21 (DE3) fused to inteins 1 and 2. IPTG concentration and incubation temperature were optimized to achieve the highest level of soluble product. To remove inteins 1 and 2 from the recombinant peptide or protein, pH shift and dithiothreitol were used for a 24-h incubation period at room temperature, respectively. MTT assay was performed to assess the biological effects of these bio-molecules on HeLa and HUVEC cell lines.

Findings/Results:

LYC-I and DFF40-LYC-I were detected in SDS-PAGE with bands of approximately 57 and 97 kDa, respectively. Furthermore, the 3 and 43 kDa bands showed the purified molecules. The IC50 value of DFF40-LYC-I and DFF40 was determined as 6.6 and 17.03 μg/mL for HeLa, respectively. LYC-I had no cytotoxic effects on both cell lines, even at high concentrations.

Conclusion and implications:

A new fusion protein with targeted cancer treatment potential was produced for the first time by LYC-I with a safe profile on normal cells. This fusion protein exhibited higher cytotoxic effects in cancer cells compared to normal cells. However, additional investigations are required to determine the apoptosis induction and evaluate selective toxicity against other cancer and normal cell lines.
Dental Teaching Faculty Involvement in Research Activities
Authors: Doshi Dolar , Sukhabogi Jagadeeswara Rao , Patel Jenisha , Satyanarayana D , Karunakar Parupalli
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

This study aimed to examine personal and professional factors in determining the research activity and research culture among dental teaching faculty members in Hyderabad City, Telangana.

Materials and Method:

Two dental schools with ongoing dental undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were included in the study. The Research and Development (R&D) Culture Index Questionnaire comprising 16 items was employed for this study. Also, self-reported research activity undertaken in the past twelve months was recorded. The association of demographic variables and professionally related variables with the perception of R&D culture and participation in research activities was assessed using the Chi-square test. A P value was set at 0.05.

Results:

Of the one-hundred and fifteen faculty members who participated in the study, seventy-four (64.4%) worked in the government sector and forty-one (35.6%) in privately funded dental college. The mean age of the study population was 34.11 + 7.13 years. The majority of them presented a paper or poster at the conference (66.1%; 76) followed by publishing paper in peer-review journal (42.6%; 49) and grant application for research (6.1%; 7), and authoring of a textbook was undertaken by only 2.6% of the study population. Males (61.1%; P = 0.04) and those employed in private dental college (65.8%; P = 0.02) had significantly high levels of overall perception than their respective counterparts.

Conclusion:

Our study concludes that this study population has a positive perception (50.32 + 6.95) towards research with the majority of them having done a paper or poster publication (66.1%) in the last one year.
Mental health and well-being in children and adolescents
Authors: Subramanyam Alka A , Somaiya Mansi , De Sousa Avinash
Published: January 2024

The guideline discusses the various milestones in typical neurodevelopment and the various checkpoints where atypical development can be picked up. There is also a remarkable influence of epigenetics and parenting on child development and well – being. It is also essential to establish effective communication to facilitate healthy child development. Well being in children is largely impacted by schooling, curricular design, inclusivity, teacher training and awareness of newer developments, parent teacher interaction. A clinician must also be well acquainted with the National Education Program and its impact. A healthy environment, exercise, adequate nutrition, microplastics on children and adolescents, global warming are key factors in the development of children. It is indispensable for clinicians to approach well- being in a scientific way and get a clear understanding of the laws and policies for child welfare and protection.
Understanding adolescent depression in Singapore: a qualitative study
Authors: Poon Ngar Yee , Loh Cheryl Bee-Lock
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

This qualitative study aimed to understand the lived experiences of adolescents with depression seeking help in our healthcare system, with the focus on initial symptoms, experience of care and reflection after recovery.

Methods:

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adolescents, aged between 13 and 19 years, who were diagnosed and treated for diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition major depressive disorder and clinically judged to have recovered at the time of recruitment. Data were analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis, with a focus on how the adolescents spoke about their experience of depression.

Results:

The findings suggested that our adolescent participants had initially tried managing depression within their own circle, and that thoughts of suicide and self-harm, as well as anhedonia–avolition symptoms were the most challenging to deal with. Recovered participants were observed to express a high degree of empathy towards others going through depression.

Conclusion:

This study is the first to have surveyed adolescents in our Asian city-state on multiple aspects of their experience of depression. It allows a wide-ranging description of this condition and has the potential to improve understanding and inform care delivery.
The dynamics of conformal Hamiltonian flows: dissipativity and conservativity
Authors: Allais Simon , Arnaud Marie-Claude
Published: January 2024

We study in detail the dynamics of conformal Hamiltonian flows that are defined on a conformal symplectic manifold (this notion was popularized by Vaisman in 1976). We show that they exhibit some conservative and dissipative behaviours. We also build many examples of various dynamics that show simultaneously their difference and resemblance with the contact and symplectic case.
Identifying Strengths and Gaps in Data Management and Reporting through Malaria Routine Data Quality Assessment: Results from Two Health Regions in Madagascar
Authors: Yé Maurice , N’Gbichi Jean Marie , Andrianantoandro Tokinirina , Rabesahala Sabas , Rabibizaka Urbain , Ramiranirina Brune Estelle , Rabeola Omega , Kapesa Laurent , Yé Yazoumé
Published: January 2024

In 2021, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Measure Malaria project provided support to the National Malaria Program to conduct a data quality assessment. The main goal was to help health centers enhance the quality of their malaria data. The assessment involved reviewing data from outpatient registers, monthly reports, and DHIS2 data. Reporting timeliness, completeness, data element completeness, and availability of source documents were assessed. For timeliness, the assessment measured the proportion of reports that were submitted on time out of the expected total. The results showed that the reporting timeliness was inadequate in Atsinanana (85%) and adequate for Atsimo-Andrefana (95%). Data elements completeness, which refers to reports without missing data, was inadequate in Atsinanana (43%) and Atsimo-Andrefana (68%). The availability of source documents, such as records forms, was assessed and found to be 59% in Atsimo-Andrefana and 48% in Atsinanana. The use of standard reporting forms, which ensures consistency and accuracy in reporting, was reported to be 44% in Atsinanana and 54% in Atsimo-Andrefana. Data discrepancies were identified between outpatient registers, monthly reports, and DHIS2 data. A verification factor (VF) was used to compare the figures in these different sources. The VF was 1.2 in Atsinanana and 1.1 in Atsimo-Andrefana for both monthly reports and DHIS2 data, indicating an overreporting of fever cases tested in 6- to 13-year-olds. Overall, the assessment revealed gaps in data elements completeness, reporting accuracy, and availability of data recording guidelines. The findings suggest that regular data quality assessments should be implemented to guide decision making in Madagascar.
Case Report: Ophthalmia Nodosa Caused by Caterpillar Setae
Authors: Liu Wenlong , Jiang Xingchun
Published: January 2024

Caterpillars can damage human health, including visual acuity, as a result of penetration of the setae into the eye or their layout on the eye tissue. However, the path of setae movement in the eye remains unclear. In this study, a 43-year-old woman was injured in the left eye by a caterpillar. Other than rubbing her eye, the patient did not attempt any type of treatment, and she visited our outpatient clinic 5 days after the accident. The patient’s left eyelid was markedly swollen, with a visual acuity of 1.0 in the right eye and only 0.04 in the left eye. Images of the setae in the eye were taken using an oil lens microscope, which showed clearly their detailed characteristics. The setae were removed from the eye as much as possible. Topical eyedrops and oral steroids were used to reduce the inflammation. Vitritis and retinitis occurred at the 6-month follow-up and was classified as ophthalmia nodosa by the ophthalmologist. Before we did our study, some ophthalmologists believed that setae moved forward; however, we found that setae in the eye moved in a disorderly fashion. We also note that all setae should be removed. This case demonstrates that caterpillar setae in the eye move in a disorderly fashion and eventually caused ophthalmia nodosa.
Building Research Capacity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Authors: Kilmarx Peter H. , Goraleski Karen A. , Khan Erum , Lindo John F. , Saravia Nancy Gore
Published: January 2024

Research capacity is a critical component of pandemic preparedness, as highlighted by the challenges faced during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Recent global initiatives, such as the Research & Development Task Force of the Global Health Security Agenda and the World Health Assembly’s resolution on strengthening clinical trials, emphasize the need for robust research capabilities. This Perspective discusses the experiences of leaders in infectious disease research and capacity building in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on Colombia, Jamaica, and Pakistan. These case studies underscore the importance of collaborative efforts, interdisciplinary training, and global partnerships in pandemic response. The experiences highlight the necessity for rapid pathogen identification, capacity for genomic sequencing, and proactive engagement with policymakers. Challenges faced, including the shortage of trained staff and reliance on imported reagents, emphasize the ongoing need for building research capacity.
Financial subordination of peripheral emerging economies: a Keynesian–Structuralist approach
Authors: de Paula Luiz Fernando , Leal Júlia , Ferreira Mateus
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to contribute to a more in-depth discussion of the financial subordination of peripheral emerging economies (PEEs) by connecting financial asymmetry with productive asymmetry. For this purpose, it sets out a Keynesian–Structuralist approach to the financial subordination of PEEs, and to the center–periphery relationship applied to the process of international financial integration. To that end, the paper shows that productive and financial asymmetries are related to each other, that is, they are ‘two sides of the same coin’: PEEs which have low-complexity productive structures and are commodity exporters tend to be much more volatile – that is, they are more subject to the boom and bust of the commodity cycle and the liquidity cycle – and therefore are more financially subordinated than PEEs which have more complex productive structures and are exporters of manufactured goods.
Ảnh hưởng của quảng cáo bắt chước lan truyền đến ý định chia sẻ quảng cáo lên mạng xã hội: Vai trò của cảm giác phấn khích và nhu cầu nhận thức
Authors: Bé Bùi Thị Ngọc , Huy Huỳnh Quốc
Published: January 2024

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện với mục tiêu xác định các nhân tố cùng mức độ ảnh hưởng của từng nhân tố đến ý định chia sẻ quảng cáo bắt chước lan truyền lên mạng xã hội, và đề xuất một số hàm ý nhằm giúp những người làm marketing xây dựng và thực hiện chiến lược quảng cáo phù hợp đối với từng nhóm khách hàng mục tiêu. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện qua hai giai đoạn là nghiên cứu định tính và nghiên cứu định lượng với 311 người có ý định chia sẻ quảng cáo bắt chước lan truyền lên mạng xã hội sau khi xem. Nghiên cứu đã sử dụng phần mềm SPSS 25 để kiểm định Cronbach’s Alpha và phân tích nhân tố khám phá để kiểm định độ tin cậy và giá trị thang đo; nghiên cứu cũng đã một lần nữa đánh giá lại giá trị hội tụ, độ tin cậy và giá trị phân biệt thông qua phân tích nhân tố khẳng định và cuối cùng là thực hiện kiểm định các giả thuyết nghiên cứu trong phần mềm Amos 20. Kết quả có 05 nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến Ý định chia sẻ quảng cáo với 02 nhân tố trực tiếp là Cảm giác phấn khích và Nhu cầu nhận thức; 03 nhân tố gián tiếp là Quảng cáo khơi gợi cảm xúc, Quảng cáo mang tính thông tin và Quảng cáo sáng tạo. Từ đó, nghiên cứu đưa ra một số hàm ý cho các nhà làm marketing trong doanh nghiệp về việc chú trọng xây dựng nội dung quảng cáo mang tích thông tin, sáng tạo, khơi gợi cảm xúc để tạo cảm giác phấn khích cho người xem và để họ tăng ý định chia sẻ quảng cáo bắt chước lan truyền lên mạng xã hội.
Terapias lúdicas para la atención de trastornos del neurodesarrollo
Authors: Mejía Navas Cristian Ricardo
Published: January 2024

PROBLEMA: la falta de atención adecuada y abordaje oportuno de los trastornos del neurodesarrollo son un reto para el país. OBJETIVO: determinar el uso de la terapia lúdica en la atención de los trastornos del neurodesarrollo. MÉTODO: estudio de casos cuantitativos con un enfoque analítico de 40 pacientes con trastornos del neurodesarrollo RESULTADOS: mediante la boleta de recolección de datos se refleja que la edad predominante estuvo comprendida entre los 5 y 10 años, con un 50% el género masculino con un 90%. Dentro del tipo de familia que sobresalió fue la monoparental con un 50%, mientras que el nivel socioeconómico bajo fue el que más con un 80 % y el nivel escolar más destacado fue el primario con un 65%.  CONCLUSIÓN: entre los trastornos del neurodesarrollo que más se presentaron fueron discapacidad intelectual con un 45%, trastornos específicos del aprendizaje en un 25%, trastornos de la comunicación con un 15%, trastornos del espectro autista en un 10% y trastorno por déficit de atención con un 5%. Se abordaron a través de diferentes terapias lúdicas con diferentes técnicas de juego.
Mujeres que reseñan a mujeres en revista Sur (1931-1992). El caso de la literatura infantil
Authors: Sessarego Jéssica Laura , Guidotti Marina Liliana , Monaco Daniela Eileen , Pallotti Rosina
Published: January 2024

A pesar de la extensa bibliografía existente sobre Sur, esta revista argentina aún ofrece nuevos campos de análisis, muchos de ellos de especial interés para los estudios sobre mujeres. En este caso, se consideran las reseñas allí publicadas por mujeres sobre mujeres y se presta especial atención a aquellas dedicadas a un género que ha sido significativo en la trayectoria de muchas escritoras latinoamericanas: la literatura infantil.
Testimonio y autoficción en Chicas muertas
Authors: Foglia Graciela A.
Published: January 2024

En los años 80, junto con la vuelta a la democracia en Argentina, se empieza a tener noticias de algunos femicidios. Tiempo después, la escritora Selva Almada investiga estos asesinatos y publica, en 2014, Chicas muertas, un relato que trata no solo sobre violencia contra las mujeres, sino que también, abarca el tema de la sordera social, y banalización o indiferencia ante estos crímenes. Sin embargo, a pesar de esta temática tan polémica, ya sea por la representación de la violencia o su naturalización, la escritura que se utiliza manifiesta un tono moderado. Es decir, se mantiene al margen de una retórica de denuncia o acusación. En atención a lo cual, el presente estudio analiza este tono manso de la obra, como un recurso y estrategia de acercamiento a un espacio propicio para la búsqueda de posibles soluciones ante estas agresiones. En otras palabras, una aproximación a las mujeres. Para este efecto, se utilizarán reflexiones del campo de la literatura de testimonio, según los estudios culturales (Sklodowska), de autoficción (Colonna, Arfuch), y sobre violencia contra mujeres (Segato).