bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Selection of a South African Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Isolate for in vitro Liquid Mass Production for the Control of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in Grapevine n/a
Authors: Claasen N.J. , Dunn M.D. , Malan A.P.
Published: November 2024

The South African table grape industry requires biological control options for pest insects to maintain export relationships. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) has shown effective biological control of the economically important table grape pest, Thaumatotibia leucotreta, the false codling moth (FCM). Critical to the success of EPNs is their ability to be mass produced using in vitro liquid mass production methods. The selection of suitable isolates for mass production is the most important step in the process of developing an EPN biocontrol product for commercial purposes. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is the most common EPN species found in South African soils, with previous research having shown its high pathogenicity against a variety of grapevine pest insects. In this study, four local H. bacteriophora isolates were laboratory-screened to select the best candidate in terms of virulence against FCM, and differences in the symbiotic bacteria isolates were also observed. Two of the H. bacteriophora isolates, CRI_LC and LLM’s symbiotic Photorhabdus bacteria, showed slight bioluminescence, while SGI_170 and Px_SPH showed strong luminescence, indicating the biological difference between the symbiotic bacterial species that are associated with the same nematode species. Molecular analysis of the 16S gene indicate three different bacterial species, of which two were the same and two are possibly new. The H. bacteriophora isolate, SGI_170, which showed the highest virulence against late-instar FCM larvae, was chosen for the further development of in vitro liquid culture.
Analyzing Coastal Community Situation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Bangladesh
Authors: Khanam Sufia , Siddik Abubakkor , Zahid Mohammad Abu
Published: November 2024

There has been great success in expanding access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, but a large segment of the world’s poor still lacks sufficient access to such facilities. This study aimed to analyze the community situation of WASH facilities in the selected five coastal unions of Bangladesh. We surveyed all the households in the selected unions and screened functional tube wells for arsenic concentration. This study revealed that about 79.7% of households use improved water sources for drinking and other purposes while 66% of functional tube wells had arsenic contamination. In addition, about 66% of the households do not have improved sanitation systems, for instance, pit latrine with water-seal. Besides, more than 90% of households do not have hand washing facilities on premises with soap and running water within 5 meters. The community situation analysis findings may assist concern authority to improve respective WASH facilities in the study area.
Equipamentos de tecnologia assistiva e acessibilidade em bibliotecas universitárias
Authors: Manzini Eduardo José , Wellichan Danielle da Silva Pinheiro
Published: November 2024

O estudo objetivou analisar, em bibliotecas públicas universitárias, as formas de seleção e aquisição de equipamentos de tecnologia assistiva, sua modernização, treinamento para o uso e demanda dos serviços. A pesquisa foi realizada por visitas in loco e por meio de grupo de discussão online com 24 bibliotecárias e atendentes das bibliotecas. Os dados das interações verbais foram analisados por categorias temáticas e incluídos aqueles observados nas visitas. Os resultados indicaram que a aquisição de equipamentos tem ocorrido por meio de um kit composto por: microcomputador com softwares específicos, scanners, lupa eletrônica e impressora Braille. A modernização das bibliotecas indicou, principalmente, uma melhor estruturação da arquitetura acessível. Os participantes relataram que o treinamento para operar os equipamentos da biblioteca ocorreu em mais de uma oportunidade. A demanda pelos serviços foi um tema muito discutido, principalmente, em relação à ociosidade dos equipamentos de tecnologia assistiva, fato que preocupa as bibliotecárias.
Konwent klarysek zamojskich w świetle kroniki klasztornej z lat 1768 - 1781
Authors: Szylar Anna
Published: November 2024

Artykuł dotyczy dziejów skasowanego w 1782 r. klasztoru klarysek w Zamościu. Podstawowym źródłem archiwalnym, wykorzystanym do jego opracowania, jest kronika zatytułowana „Dzieje klasztoru zamojskiego panien sióstr zakonnych Świętej Matki Klary […]”, której rękopis znajduje się obecnie w Bibliotece Czartoryskich w Krakowie. Dzięki zamieszczonym w niej protokołom wizytacji oraz sprawozdaniom z elekcji ksień i urzędniczek klasztornych, możliwe stało się poznanie ostatniego okresu istnienia konwentu klarysek zamojskich (1768-1781). Znajdują się tam bowiem zapisy na temat klauzury zakonnej, nazwiska zakonnic, informacje o obłóczynach i profesji sióstr oraz zalecenia dotyczące organizacji życia w klasztorze. Wartość tego źródła jest nieoceniona, ponieważ niewiele wiadomo o dziejach tego zgromadzenia zakonnego.
Krzewiciel kultu Andrzeja Boboli. Rzymska podróż księdza Ignacego Hrebnickiego w latach 1788-1790
Authors: Kucharski Adam
Published: November 2024

Polski ksiądz, kanonik smoleński, Ignacy Hrebnicki, pochodził z litewskiej rodziny szlacheckiej. Pozostawił ciekawą pamiątkę historyczną, którą jest dziennik podróży do Włoch z lat 1788-1790. Duchowni z terenów polsko-litewskiej Rzeczypospolitej napisali wiele relacji z podróży na kapituły generalne swoich zgromadzeń zakonnych. Dziennik podróży Hrebnickiego ma jednak inny charakter. Jest zapisem drogi do Rzymu. Zawiera także odniesienia do kultu męczennika Andrzeja Boboli. Hrebnicki darzył tego zmarłego jezuitę wielką czcią i zabiegał u papieża o jego beatyfikację. Podkreśla w swoim pamiętniku własne, liczne inicjatywy szerzenia kultu tego męczennika w czasie tej podróży. Pisał na jego cześć wiersze i modlitwy oraz rozdawał obrazki z jego wizerunkiem.
Obrazki z życia szkolnego – Michał Hieronim Starzeński (1757- 1824) w konwikcie teatynów w Warszawie
Authors: Żołądź-Strzelczyk Dorota
Published: November 2024

Michał Starzeński, powstaniec kościuszkowski, pamiętnikarz urodzony w 1757 r. pochodził z rodziny związanej z dworem Branickich w Białymstoku. Po naukach początkowych odbywanych pod opieką często niefortunnie dobranych nauczycieli, pobycie na pensji dla dziewcząt, oddany został na naukę do kolegium teatynów w Warszawie. Przebywał tam w latach 1762-1765. W spisanym po latach pamiętniku pozostawił uwagi dotyczące warunków życia w konwikcie i stosunku zakonników do wychowanków. Uzupełnieniem tych uwag są informacje dotyczące tego okresu w życiu Starzeńskiego zawarte w listach jego opiekuna do matki chłopca. Na tej podstawie w artykule odtworzone zostały nauki w kolegium, przedstawione charakterystyki zakonników, osoby kolegów Starzeńskiego, warunki mieszkaniowe, żywienie, kwestie bezpieczeństwa i czas wolny uczniów. Szczególnie cenne są uwagi zawarte we wspomnianych listach, które pisane na bieżąco pokazują komentarze i refleksje naocznego świadka rozmaitych wydarzeń z życia uczniów i opiekujących się nimi zakonników, pokazują faktyczny obraz działalności kolegium i zakonników, który w tym świetle jawi się zupełnie inaczej niż ten przedstawiany w opracowaniach ich dziejów.
Uzdrowisko Busko-Zdrój w doniesieniach prasy zdrojowej (XIX/XX w.)
Authors: Bednarz-Grzybek Renata
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie zasad organizacji i funkcjonowania uzdrowiska Busko-Zdrój w perspektywie polskojęzycznej prasy zdrojowej przełomu XIX i XX w. Rok 1836 przyjmuje się jako datę otwarcia uzdrowiska Busko-Zdrój. W artykule zwrócono szczególną uwagę na dominującą funkcję leczniczą i wychowawczą uzdrowiska, ukazano kierunki rozwoju uzdrowiska, wskazując na genezę i funkcjonowanie uzdrowiska na przełomie XIX i XX w., zasady prowadzenia zakładu w Busku przez lekarzy i ich zalecenia wobec kuracjuszy, rytm życia kuracjusza, formy spędzania czasu wolnego w świetle omawianych czasopism zdrojowych. W uzdrowisku leczono m.in. choroby układu krążenia, reumatyczne, choroby dziecięce.
Poznański okres działalności Antoniego Danysza (1 IV 1919 - 30 IX 1924)
Authors: Nowak-Kluczyński Konrad
Published: November 2024

Antoni Danysz to jeden z najwybitniejszych pedagogów w Wielkopolsce, historyk wychowania, wychowawca, współtwórca i główny organizator poznańskiej uniwersyteckiej pedagogiki. Był pierwszym kierownikiem Katedry Pedagogiki i Dydaktyki na Uniwersytecie Poznańskim w latach 1919-1924. Pełnił zarazem funkcję prorektora UP w uznaniu dla jego wielkiego doświadczenia organizatorskiego. Okres poznański to czas olbrzymiego zaangażowania organizatorskiego, naukowego, dydaktycznego w tworzenie nowego modelu wyższego szkolnictwa polskiego na poziomie europejskim. To on założył Seminarium Pedagogiczne, zorganizował Komisję Egzaminacyjną dla kandydatów do zawodu nauczycielskiego. Dbał o jakość studiów pedagogicznych, zaopatrzenie w podręczniki. Należał do grona uczonych Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego, którzy przyczynili się do jego rozgłosu nie tylko w Polsce, ale i w świecie.
Insight of Saudi Users of Cosmetic Regarding Cosmetovigilance: A Survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
Authors: Alosyli Fatimah , Aljebrin Lana , Alnowaiser Noura , Alodhilah Yara , Ibrahim Nada , Anaam Mohammed Saif , Farooqui Maryam , Alsahali Saud , Elghazaly Abir , Almogbel Yasser , Alsuhibani Ali
Published: November 2024

Background

The term “Cosmetovigilance” was first introduced as a new term for addressing the safety of cosmetic products. There is still significant variability across the community regarding knowledge as well as legislation about cosmeceuticals.

Methods

An organized set of 38 questions addressing demographics, knowledge, practices, attitudes, and perceptions toward cosmetics along with additional 10 questions about reporting cosmetic adverse drug reactions were used to conduct a cross-sectional study. Using a convenience sample of 601 cosmetics consumers in Saudi Arabia, a Microsoft form was used to administer the questionnaire. The data analysis was performed using a statistical package for social science analysis (SPSS).

Results

The overall percentage of participants who answered the questions related to the knowledge was 89.6% (539/601). The association between knowledge score and demographic characteristics was explored. None of the demographic variables showed a significant association with knowledge (p > 0.05). Regarding attitudes, significant associations were found with age, marital status, income, and nationality (p < 0.001). Out of the 323 participants who completed the additional part of the questionnaire, 150 (46.4%) experienced cosmetic-related side effects, but only 1.3% reported the incidence of these effects. The occurrence of adverse effects connected to cosmetics is more common in women, younger age groups, and people who have ever experienced allergies (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Our findings support the huge need for continued efforts to fully increase consumers' awareness of regulatory oversight and the importance of reporting adverse events to completely ensure the safety of cosmetic products in Saudi Arabia.
Effect of Brown Rice and Oyster Mushrooms Food Formulation on Blood Sugar and Lipid Profiles of Diabetics
Authors: Kristianto Yohanes , Sulistyowati Etik , Sofiani Siska Dwi
Published: November 2024

Foods play an important role in managing diabetes. Brown rice and oyster mushrooms are prospective foods for diabetics due to their low glycemic index and high b-glucan content respectively. This study aimed to determine the impact of food for special dietary use (FSDU) developed with brown rice and oyster mushrooms on the blood sugar and lipid profile of diabetics. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental design on purposively selected 32 subjects. The subjects were equally assigned into one group receiving the FSDU and the other for commercial formula. The energy and nutrient intakes, blood sugar, and lipid profile were then compared. The results showed that most subjects were female, over 50 years old, and had been living with diabetes for more than five years. The energy intake of the FSDU group and the commercial formula was not significantly different (p > 0.05). However, the FSDU group had higher intakes of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, and sodium than those of the commercial group (p < 0.05). Brown rice and oyster mushrooms contributed significantly to fiber intake. Blood glucose levels decreased insignificantly, while LDL increased significantly in the FSDU group. The fasting blood glucose, 2-hour post-prandial blood glucose, HbA1C, and HDL levels of the groups after treatment were not statistically different (p > 0.05). The FSDU formula could be proposed as an alternative to commercial products with the advantage of better nutrient content.
Third Central Incisor as Supplemental Supernumerary Tooth: A Case Report.
Authors: Almosa Naif
Published: November 2024

The presence of supplementary teeth is a frequent developmental abnormality that can cause a variety of clinical issues. Impaction, delayed eruption, ectopic eruption, crowding, etc. are examples of clinical issues. Depending on their morphology, a single extra tooth might be conical, tuberculate, or supplementary. There are two types of multiple extra teeth: syndromic and non-syndromic. Their nature and position following appropriate clinical and radiographic tests determine how it should be managed. This case report describes a patient who has three maxillary central incisors, which are permanent and completely separated. It was determined to be the midline unilateral left supplemental central incisor. In these situations, setting up an appropriate treatment strategy is crucial. A comprehensive clinical and radiographic examination, as well as a detailed history, especially the family history in the event of a systemic anomaly, are required. Its consequences and aesthetic issues can be reduced by following a thorough treatment plan. In these situations, a fixed orthodontic treatment plan that includes the extraction of the supplemental central incisor may be the best course of treatment.
Editorial. Historia Económica Colonial
Authors: Torres James V.
Published: November 2024

La revista tiempo&economía está próxima a cumplir diez años. Se trata de un acontecimiento notable para una publicación que, desde su incepción, hizo un llamado a traspasar las barreras disciplinares de la historia, la economía y la administración. Si se utiliza un término para evocar el tópico del presente dossier, la historia económica es una disciplina mestiza.  Como en el periodo colonial, no es fácil encontrar un lugar para aquellos en un mundo concebido en dos repúblicas separadas. El costo de oportunidad para los economistas y administradores que se dedican al campo es muy alto, mientras que los historiadores han tendido a olvidar la realidad económica del pasado.  A pesar de ello, la primera década de tiempo&economía muestra que la historia económica en el país preserva toda su vitalidad. No se trata, por cierto, de un fenómeno fortuito. El análisis económico de largo plazo es un laboratorio de las teorías forjadas en diversas ciencias sociales  al tiempo que sirve para identificar aquellas persistencias del pasado que dificultan el desempeño económico del presente. De allí que instituciones como el Banco de la República hayan alentado investigaciones de largo aliento sobre el tema.
Cities by Night
Authors: Wittingslow Ryan
Published: November 2024

Paris is known as the ‘city of light’; New York has been nicknamed ‘the city that never sleeps’. These monikers hint at how nighttime is integrally connected to our understanding of cities. Yet this connection has been under-researched and under-theorised. This thematic issue will explore what philosophy of the city can offer to the nascent field of night studies, and vice versa.
Shadowplay: Interactions of Artificial Illumination and Darkness
Authors: Tainio Matti
Published: November 2024

This article explores the aesthetic and philosophical aspects of shadowplay: the multiple and layered interactions between artificial illumination and darkness in urban environments. By examining the concept of shadows through the perspectives of theorists Roy Sorensen and Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, I explore the dynamic tension between darkness, seen as a natural phenomenon, and the fragmented light created by modern technology. The study delves into how artificial light transforms the nocturnal city, influencing both urban life and aesthetic experiences. The first section of the paper addresses darkness in philosophical aesthetics, referencing thinkers such as Kant and Burke, and considers recent research on artificial illumination's ecological and social impacts. The second part analyzes the unique qualities of shadows, drawing from Tanizaki's appreciation for traditional Japanese aesthetics and Sorensen's analytic dissection of shadow phenomena in terms of privation. Through a combination of philosophical inquiry and visual artistic research, the article seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how shadows and artificial light contribute to the aesthetic and emotional experience of contemporary urban nights.
Mumbai Dark Megacity: Informal Productions of Urban Night Space
Authors: De Bézenac Élisabeth
Published: November 2024

Architect and photographer Élisabeth de Bézenac has been exploring many different types of nocturnal environments around the world, capturing changes in places after dark with the aim of informing urban design practices. In this visual essay, she reports on her nightwalking ventures into the 'evernight' life of Mumbai.
Into The Magic Circle
Authors: Schofield Ruby
Published: November 2024

In this irregular, PhD student and clubgoer Ruby Schofield critically examines discourses around nightclubs, on the basis of her own mixed experiences. She engages Johan Huizinga's concept of a magic circle as a productive means to explain both the play-ground nature of a club, as well as the need to renegotiate the boundaries of club life, in order to keep it that way.
Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ) for People Living With HIV in a National Hospital in Mexico: Instrument Validation Study
Authors: Del Moral Trinidad Luis Eduardo , González Hernández Luz Alicia , Andrade Villanueva Jaime Federico , Martínez-Ayala Pedro , Valle Rodríguez Adriana , Ruíz Herrera Vida Veronica , Vizcaíno Résendiz José Adán , Herrera Godina Melva Guadalupe , Dominguez-Lara Sergio
Published: November 2024

Background

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a critical component in achieving viral suppression in people living with HIV in addition to increasing overall quality of life. Several indirect methods have been used to measure adherence including the Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ).

Objective

The objective of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the SMAQ in men living with HIV/AIDS attending a Mexican national hospital.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical design study was carried out in a Mexican National Hospital in Jalisco, including men aged >18 years with at least 3 months of antiretroviral treatment, excluding those with cognitive difficulties in answering the survey. A minimum sample size was calculated to detect the contribution of the variables within the model. The analysis included descriptive tests, confirmatory factor analysis, reliability and validity assessment, correlation between adherence and viral load, and association between viral load and adherence.

Results

The final analysis included a total of 260 patients with a mean age of 43 (SD 12) years and an average of 8.97 (SD 6.33) years on antiretroviral treatment. The SMAQ showed sufficient structural validity (comparative fit index=1, root-mean-square error of approximation=0, 90% CI 0-0.085) with satisfactory factor loadings on most questions except item 2 (Do you always take your medication at the prescribed time?). The reliability of the scale is acceptable (Cronbach α=0.702, ω=0.718). Adherence correlated with viral load significantly but not with recent TCD4 lymphocyte levels. Patients classified as adherent were three times more likely to be undetectable than nonadherent patients (odds ratio 3.31, 95% CI 1.13-9.64, P=.04).

Conclusions

The SMAQ represents an adequate tool to assess adherence in men living with HIV in the Mexican context, this will contribute to this study and compression of adherence to establish future intervention programs.
The effect of titanium dioxide filler on soft liners on Candida albicans growth and surface hardness
Authors: Aditama Pramudya , Indrastuti Murti , Ruspita Intan
Published: November 2024

Soft liners are recommended in denture stomatitis, yet they are prone to microorganism colonization. Modification of soft liners can be done by adding titanium dioxide (TiO2) because they induce photocatalytic production and increase the physical strength of the material. This research aims to examine the effect of adding (TiO2) filter in soft liners on the growth of Candida albicans and surface hardness. This research used disc-shaped soft liners with 2 sizes: 10 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness for the mold growth test and 10 mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness for surface hardness. Each of the 24 samples was divided into 4 groups: groups I, II, and III with the addition of (TiO2) at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, and 2%, respectively, and group IV acting as the control group without (TiO2). Test of the growth of Candida albicans used dilution method, and calculations were made with a colony counter. Test of surface hardness used a durometer, and data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and LSD. The results showed that among the groups, group III demonstrated the lowest growth of Candida albicans (7.67±2.25 x103CFU/mL), while group IV exhibited the highest growth (21.33±4.63 x103CFU/ml). The results of the ANOVA test showed that the addition of TiO2 had a significant effect on the growth of Candida albicans (p < 0.05). In the LSD test, there were significant differences between the control group and all of the treatment groups. In the surface hardness test, the highest was observed in group III (29.92 ± 1.52 HA), and the lowest was in group IV (23.08 ± 2.6 HA). The results of the ANOVA test indicated the effect of adding (TiO2) on the hardness of the soft liners (p < 0.05). The LSD test showed significant differences between the control group and all of the treatment groups. The addition of 0.5%-2% (TiO2) concentrations to soft liners inhibited the growth of Candida albicans, while the 0.5% concentration showed the smallest change in surface hardness.
In vitro antibiofilm evaluation of ocimum basilicum extracts against enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Yulina Vera , Herdiyati Yetty , Chemiawan Eka
Published: November 2024

Enterococcus faecalis is the main pathogenic bacterium in the root canal which is resistant to various antibacterial agents. Recently, the discovery of a new antibacterial agent research focus in herbal dentistry, one of which is basil leaves. Basil (kemangi) leaves (Ocimum basilicum) are herbs that have various active components as anti-biofilm agents. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of antibacterial potential of O. basilicum extract against the biofilm formation by E. faecalis. This research uses true experimental laboratory design. The kemangi leaves were gradually extracted with various polarity based organic solvents (n-hexane and ethyl acetate). The evaluation of the anti-biofilm activity of the extracts against E. faecalis aimed to determine the minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC) and minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) values. Calcium hydroxide paste (calcipex) was used as a positive control. The assay data were analyzed using an independent paired T-test. Ethyl acetate, n-hexane extract of O. basilicum, and calcipex inhibited biofilm formation by E. faecalis with MBIC values of 100%, 100%, and 75.20% at the concentrations of 2.5%, 10%, and 3.13%, respectively. The MBEC values were 100%, 100%, and 71.01% at the concentrations of 5%, 2.5%, and 3.13%, respectively. The statistical analysis by ANOVA test on MBIC and MBEC showed significant differences with p-values < 0.05. Further statistical valuation with post hoc analysis showed highly significant differences with p-values < 0.01. This study has found that O. basilicum leaves extracts have the capacity and ability to inhibit and eradicate E. faecalis biofilms.
Influence of sulfuric acid concentration on the surface roughness of titanium alloy plates
Authors: Fantastika Adela Dayu , Suwandi Trijani , Putri Tansza Setiana
Published: November 2024

The surface roughness of an implant material (titanium alloy) is an important factor in optimizing osseointegration. Various efforts have been made to optimize the roughness of implant materials, such as acid etching. Previous research showed etching with sulfuric acid ((H2SO4)) at a temperature of 60 °C for 60 minutes could increase roughness. However, further research is needed regarding the concentration of H2SO4 that can optimize surface roughness. This research aimed to determine the concentration of H2SO4 that can be used to obtain optimal roughness. This study used a pre-test and post-test group design by immersing titanium alloy plates in a solution of saline water (negative control), 12.17 M HCl (positive control), and (H2SO4) at various concentrations, namely 6.94 M, 9 M, and 11.06 M for 60 minutes at 60 °C. Next, a surface roughness test and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were carried out. The research results were analyzed statistically using the Shapiro-Wilk, Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed that in the (H2SO4) group, there were significant differences before and after treatment (p < 0.05). The higher the concentration of (H2SO4) used, the higher the surface roughness value. The SEM test showed that the group with a higher (H2SO4) concentration had a rougher topography and more visible grooves. In conclusion, etching with (H2SO4) can increase the surface roughness of titanium alloys, and (H2SO4) at a concentration of 11.06 M led to the highest roughness value in this study.
Combining antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with curcumin and with methylene blue against S. mutans
Authors: Hariyani Ninuk , Setyowati Dini , Armadanty Talsha Irzaputri , Amiati Devy Ratriana , Dani Anugrah Putra , Shoaib Lily Azura , Shanbhag Namita
Published: November 2024

ntimicrobial photodynamic treatment (aPDT) is a treatment method that links a light source to a photosensitizing carrier. There is no clear standardization regarding the exact therapeutic concentration when it is combined with curcumin or methylene blue, and there is no comparison of their activities toward S. mutans. We aimed to assess the best composition of the combination of aPDT and curcumin and with the combination of aPDT and methylene blue in reducing the number of S. mutans biofilms. The searches were carried out in Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Proquest from 2015 to April 2023; collecting in-vitro and in-vivo research. Two authors independently reviewed studies, assessed their quality and eligibility, then extracted the data. 14 articles that met the inclusion criteria were retained. The final results were then grouped into 2, showing the effectiveness for a combination of aPDT and methylene blue and of aPDT and cucumin (9 and 5 articles, respectively). Each combination has different aPDT properties. The combination of aPDT and methylene blue is effective in reducing S. mutant biofilm in 660 nm diode laser wavelength and 40 mW output power. Furthermore, aPDT combined with curcumin is effective in reducing S. mutants biofilm in a wavelength of 405 nm and an irradiation time of 50-150 seconds. The addition of EDTA in a combination of aPDT and curcumin could increase its effectivity.
A SWOT Analysis of a Japan-Russia Peace Treaty
Authors: Akimoto Daisuke
Published: November 2024

Japan and the Soviet Union/Russia have had a bilateral territorial dispute over four islands (Etorofu/Iturup, Kunashiri/Kunashir, Shikotan, and Habomai) over the decades. The Japanese government calls the four islands the “Northern Territories” whereas Russia regards the islands as the Southern “Kurile Islands”. The four islands used to be under the control of Japan until the Soviet Union occupied them at the end of the Second World War. Both countries had diplomatic negotiations for a peace treaty, but the endeavors resulted in failure. Why cannot Japan and Russia resolve the territorial dispute? Is there any feasibility for both countries to solve the bilateral territorial dispute in the post-Russia-Ukraine War period? To answer these questions, this research examines historical, political, economic, and social aspects of the bilateral territorial dispute. It moreover explores feasibilities of signing a Japan-Russia peace treaty in an application of a SWOT analysis.
Research on Teacher Disposition Domestically and Internationally: Status and Implications
Authors: Fu Jingyin , Huang Guangfang
Published: November 2024

Adopting the literature research method, the core studies on teacher disposition in the past 40 years at home and abroad are systematically sorted out and analyzed. On the theoretical level, scholars at home and abroad focus on the connotation, content dimensions, main features and their importance of teacher disposition; on the practical level, scholars focus on the status of teacher disposition development, influencing factors, evaluation tools and the impact on students’ learning through many empirical studies. Future research should focus on the multiple factors affecting the development of teacher disposition, expand the research objects and enrich the research methods, and construct the evaluation system of teacher disposition. In-depth research on teacher disposition can help teachers develop and improve teacher education.
Transforming Tuscan Towns: Re-Imagining Communities for a Rural Ageing Population
Authors: Scott Iain , Bingham Mark
Published: November 2024

Degree Show Catalogue documenting an ESALA MArch (Modular Pathway) studio ‘Transforming Tuscan Towns: Re-Imagining Communities for a Rural Ageing Population’. Studio Leaders: Iain Scott and Mark Bingham. 2017-2018.
Advertencia a los cuentos de advertencia
Authors: Zenteno Silvia
Published: November 2024

En este ensayo se tratan los cuentos de advertencia, que son de los primeros relatos de la literatura infantil. Originalmente, éstos surgen para impartir valores, prohibir y señalar las posibles consecuencias de las transgresiones. En este texto exploramos su evolución: cómo han cambiado sus características y funciones, empezando por alertar ante un peligro, pasando por educar y entretener, hasta burlarse de ellos mismos, con diversas características, como la ironía y el absurdo.
La filosofía como actitud crítica: reflexiones con el Dr. Axel Barceló
Authors: Barceló Aspeitia Axel , Benavides Lara Mario Alberto , Hernández Castillo Jorge
Published: November 2024

En esta entrevista, el Dr. Axel Barceló reflexiona sobre el papel actual de la filosofía en un mundo marcado por avances científicos y tecnológicos, explicando por qué sigue siendo una disciplina relevante. En respuesta a preguntas sobre la diferencia entre la filosofía y las ciencias duras, el Dr. Barceló destaca cómo la filosofía nos invita a cuestionar críticamente los fundamentos de estos avances y comprender los aspectos más profundos de nuestra realidad.
Robustness, Exploitable Relations and History: Assessing Varitel Semantics as a Hybrid Theory of Representation
Authors: Sánchez Nicolás Sebastián
Published: November 2024

A constitutive theory of representation must address two challenges. The content determination challenge requires specifying why a particular state has a given content. The job description challenge requires spelling out the explanatory role that representational notions play in that theory. Recently, Nicholas Shea has advanced varitel semantics as a hybrid approach to representation to answer those challenges, supplementing teleosemantics with non-historical features —namely, exploitable relations and robustness. In this paper, I critically assess the hybrid theory’s answers to both challenges, arguing that their hybrid nature undermines their merits. In each case, I will show that it is hard to establish how the alleged complementariness of the hybrid account components works. I will conclude that internal problems beset Shea’s theory of representation.
Neutralización del pasado colonial en la patologización de las memorias: el ejemplo de la Guerra de Argelia
Authors: Ledoux Sébastien
Published: November 2024

Las memorias del pasado colonial de la Guerra de Argelia han sufrido diferentes evoluciones en Francia desde la independencia de Argelia en 1962. Distintos grupos han estructurado relaciones específicas con este pasado, mientras que el Estado-nación siguió una política categórica desprovista de narrativa histórica durante las primeras décadas antes de inaugurar una narrativa oficial como parte de una mutación general de su marco narrativo, así como de su trama temporal. Este artículo propone entonces un enfoque diacrónico de estas memorias que presta atención a las experiencias del tiempo que irrigan y modifican. Entre el finalismo colonialista y el proceso de patologización, estas memorias de la Guerra de Argelia ilustran el juego de temporalidades que remiten a nuestra sociedad presentista.
Mabel Alicia Campagnoli (coord.), Destellos de una biopolítica afirmativa. Andar y desandar las violencias contemporáneas
Authors: Rosenzweig Esteban
Published: November 2024

Destellos de una biopolítica afirmativa, coordinado por Mabel Campagnoli, plantea una revisión completa sobre los alcances, las paradojas y los límites de la biopolítica actual. Su propuesta consiste en desandar las violencias contemporáneas.
Si con el término “bios”, la biopolítica ha expresado una oscilación semántica entre vida biológica y vida con existencia política, su reemplazo por “vio” como retoma Campagnoli, indica, en cambio, la proximidad entre lo viviente y su aparente inseparabilidad de una violencia constitutiva propia de la vida misma. Acuñando entonces, un nuevo término que destaque también una nueva semántica, la viopolítica pone en discusión el papel desempeñado por las violencias desarrolladas en las producciones de subjetividad y en las corporalidades dentro del capitalismo moderno-colonial del siglo XXI.  ¿Hay alguna forma de que lo viviente no se encuentre sujeto y sometido a las tecnologías de dominación? ¿Se puede acaso, escapar a los modos de sujeción que se proponen canalizar y agotar la potencia vital de las formas de vida? Sin eludir los compromisos de tales formulaciones, el texto avanza, con diferentes perspectivas, en la proyección de una serie de respuestas desafiantes y consistentes. Se trata, en definitiva, de interrogar por la posibilidad de una biopolítica afirmativa. De una biopolítica donde los seres humanos puedan situarse más allá de su experiencia como sujetos y los seres vivos no humanos, excedan, asimismo, su condición exclusiva de recurso natural.
Interactions between regulatory realms: new administrative law and credit rating agencies in a globalized society
Authors: Saavedra Bazaga Alicia I.
Published: November 2024

This article examines European legislation and academic literature concerning the regulation of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) during times of crisis, focusing on the perspective of administrative law in global governance. To this end, it proposes a perspective that considers a communicative process to minimise negative consequences for society within the context of CRA regulatory activity. Existing regulations, reports from European, American, and international authorities, as well as relevant literature, are reviewed to understand how regulatory challenges are addressed in the era of globalization.
El lenguaje inclusivo y no-sexista. Una mirada general desde el enfoque iusfilosófico y sociojurídico
Authors: Barreto Montoya Johana , Tinoco Ordoñez Pamela
Published: November 2024

En las últimas décadas, el lenguaje inclusivo y no sexista se ha vuelto central en estudios lingüísticos, filosóficos y jurídicos. Su objetivo es adaptar el lenguaje para promover la igualdad de género y reflejar la diversidad social. Reformar el lenguaje legal puede influir en la percepción pública y la aplicación de la ley, favoreciendo una representación equitativa de los géneros. Sin embargo, estas reformas enfrentan desafíos, como la resistencia al cambio y la necesidad de equilibrar la claridad jurídica con la inclusividad. La adaptación lingüística debe responder a la demanda de igualdad, preservar la identidad a través del lenguaje lingüística y ajustarse a las dinámicas sociales contemporáneas.
Entre la tradición y el modelo por competencias: siete tesis sobre el diseño de los planes de estudio en la carrera de Derecho
Authors: Lara Chagoyán Roberto
Published: November 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es defender una propuesta para el diseño de los planes de estudio de la carrera de Derecho, que esté alineado a las necesidades del Estado constitucional. A partir de la comparación entre los modelos tradicional —u ortodoxo— y de competencias (EBC), extraídos de la literatura especializada, plantearé siete tesis a favor de un modelo que toma elementos de cada uno y omite otros. El resultado obtenido es una combinación virtuosa que evita los vicios de cada enfoque. Algunos elementos provienen en exclusiva del modelo ortodoxo, otros del EBC, y otros más son apoyados por ambos. El resultado al que se aspira es que los planes de estudio que sigan estas sugerencias promuevan una formación integrada por un saber consciente, combinado con habilidades prácticas, sin menoscabo de ninguna de las dos.
El desempeño de los organismos públicos locales electorales (OPLE) como resultado de la integración de sus consejos generales: un estudio empírico desde la gobernanza electoral en México
Authors: Gaona Domínguez Eduardo
Published: November 2024

A partir de la reforma constitucional de 2014, el INE ha designado a 502 integrantes de consejos generales en los 32 organismos públicos locales electorales (OPLE). Naturalmente, estos perfiles son heterogéneos y, consecuentemente, con sus decisiones influyen de forma asimétrica en los derechos político-electorales y en la democracia misma. El propósito de este trabajo es conocer cuáles son las características del perfil de las personas, que deben considerarse para integrar los consejos generales de los OPLE, en términos de un mejor desempeño. Se adopta para este estudio una metodología mixta al analizar 502 consejeras y consejeros locales en el periodo 2014-2023, además de analizar cuatro casos de estudio. Los hallazgos permiten reflexionar sobre los criterios utilizados por el INE para integrar dichos consejos y ofrecen una perspectiva a la ciudadanía que aspira a integrarlos.
Indagación colaborativa en red
Authors: Zúñiga Catalina , Correa Fernanda , De Ferrari Josefina , Bustos Nicole
Published: November 2024

Existe vasta evidencia sobre el aporte de las redes educativas al mejoramiento sistémico, no obstante, la evidencia sobre redes virtuales y entre diferentes países es acotada. Este artículo presenta la experiencia de una red de escuelas latinoamericanas y caribeñas que trabajaron a distancia mediante la metodología de Indagación Colaborativa en Red. Se identificaron aportes y desafíos de la implementación mediante un análisis de contenido de los productos generados por sus participantes, la sistematización de la implementación y la evaluación del programa. Esta metodología promueve condiciones estructurales para la generación de nuevos conocimientos, habilidades y prácticas a través de la confianza, colaboración y liderazgo en red entre actores de instituciones y culturas diversas, generando un impacto en su capital profesional y la mejora de las prácticas educativas. No obstante, existen factores contextuales que dificultan una red con estas características, tales como la conectividad, carga laboral y diferencias horarias entre países.
From Automation to Intelligence: Revolutionizing Microservices and API Testing with AI
Authors: Pareek Chandra Shekhar
Published: November 2024

The shift to Microservices architecture and Application Programming Interface (API) - first development has transformed the landscape of software engineering, empowering development teams to create highly scalable, modular systems with agile, independent service deployment. However, the complexities of distributed architectures present unique challenges that traditional testing methodologies are often ill-equipped to address. These include managing inter-service dependencies, handling asynchronous communications, and ensuring data consistency across distributed nodes, all of which necessitate advanced testing strategies. This paper explores AI-enhanced testing strategies specifically designed for Microservices and APIs, harnessing the power of machine learning, intelligent test generation, and anomaly detection. By leveraging machine learning models trained on production data, AI-driven approaches dynamically generate high-fidelity test cases and prioritize high-risk interactions, thereby optimizing test coverage and reducing test cycle duration. Additionally, intelligent test generation replicates real-world usage scenarios, creating adaptive tests that evolve with application changes. AI-powered anomaly detection adds a crucial layer of oversight, identifying deviations from expected behavior across interconnected services and flagging potential faults before they impact production. Furthermore, self-healing test mechanisms driven by AI continuously adjust and update test configurations as APIs evolve, maintaining relevance in high-speed CI/CD environments. This paper demonstrates how AI-driven testing elevates testing precision, enhances fault detection, and enables robust quality assurance in complex, API-driven systems
ABORDAGENS CLÍNICAS E TERAPÊUTICAS DA CATARATA CANINA: Revisão da fisiopatologia e classificações
Authors: Santos Pedro Henrique Ramos , Silva Cristiane Sandra da
Published: November 2024

Cataract is a condition in which the capsules or fibers of the lens become opaque because of changes in the lamellar architecture of these structures. They frequently affect some breeds of dogs, which are considered one of the main causes of blindness. The diagnosis is based on a complete history, obtained with help from the owner, systemic and ophthalmic examinations of the patient. For animals and humans, surgical treatment is the most recommended. Still, complications can arise after cataract surgery. This article aims to provide an approach to the anatomy of the eye, with a focus on cataracts. To this end, the following topics were explored: cataract pathophysiology, classifications, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. The discussion of the results was conducted with the aim of offering relevant information for the understanding and effective management of this ophthalmological condition in dogs. The article in question is a narrative bibliographic review on the topic, prepared based on articles, theses, and dissertations, available in the electronic collection, published between the years 2010 and 2023, available in places such as: Capes, Pubmed, Scielo and periodicals of magazines and newspapers.
Observational entropy with general quantum priors
Authors: Bai Ge , Šafránek Dominik , Schindler Joseph , Buscemi Francesco , Scarani Valerio
Published: November 2024

Observational entropy captures both the intrinsic uncertainty of a thermodynamic state and the lack of knowledge due to coarse-graining. We demonstrate two interpretations of observational entropy, one as the statistical deficiency resulting from a measurement, the other as the difficulty of inferring the input state from the measurement statistics by quantum Bayesian retrodiction. These interpretations show that the observational entropy implicitly includes a uniform reference prior. Since the uniform prior cannot be used when the system is infinite-dimensional or otherwise energy-constrained, we propose generalizations by replacing the uniform prior with arbitrary quantum states that may not even commute with the state of the system. We propose three candidates for this generalization, discuss their properties, and show that one of them gives a unified expression that relates both interpretations.
Diálogos multidirecionais, trânsito entre gêneros discursivos e sentidos de humor em Teocracia em Vertigem
Authors: Scabin Nara Lya Cabral
Published: November 2024

Com base em aportes teóricos do Círculo de Bakhtin, este artigo analisa Teocracia em Vertigem, média-metragem lançado em 10 de dezembro de 2020 na plataforma de compartilhamento de vídeos YouTube como Especial de Natal do coletivo de humor brasileiro Porta dos Fundos. Mais especificamente, buscamos compreender quais os diálogos empreendidos pela obra em relação a textos em circulação na cultura – entendidos como manifestações da constituição dialógica do discurso –, bem como de que modos a hibridização e intercalação de gêneros – consideradas enquanto formas de heterodiscurso – manifestam-se no filme em questão, contribuindo para a construção de sentidos a partir do engendramento de relações múltiplas entre fabulação e realidade. Nesse percurso, consideramos, como pano de fundo às discussões propostas, as características do discurso humorístico, concebido ora como revelação da fragilidade dos códigos e convenções sociais, ora como alívio decorrente de um relaxamento momentâneo da repressão psíquica, ora ainda em sua manifestação de riso carnavalesco. Dessa forma, o trabalho espera refletir sobre as potencialidades ao mesmo tempo estéticas e críticas do filme em questão, destacando a presença, em sua tessitura, de movimentos que colocam o mundo de “cabeça para baixo”, da dessacralização da narrativa bíblica aos jogos de sentido em torno da arbitrariedade da própria representação.
Apresentação do Volume
Authors: Colonnelli Marco Valério Classe , Elaine Cristina Cintra
Published: November 2024

Apresentação do Volume
LA ALEGORÍA COMO MEDIO PARA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE UN MUNDO:
Authors: Oltramonti Roberto , Fine Ruth , Schlickers Sabine
Published: November 2024

El artículo propone un análisis de la novela distópica Cadáver Exquisito, de Agustina Bazterrica, enfocándose en el uso de la metáfora a nivel intratextual y extratextual. A nivel intratextual, se examina cómo la metáfora se utiliza para legitimar la violencia y lo inhumano por parte de la clase política, presentando una naturalización del horror a través de la legalización y estímulo del consumo de carne humana. La novela critica la normalización de la violencia y la degradación humana promovida por el poder. A nivel extratextual, se establece un vínculo entre la obra y el contexto sociológico de producción, mostrando referencias no declaradas a la última dictadura militar en Argentina. La novela se sitúa en un contexto histórico y sociopolítico específico, revelando cómo la violencia estatal y la opresión de la dictadura se infiltran en la sociedad. El análisis propuesto destaca cómo Cadáver Exquisito responde a un impulso social de denuncia, abordando la normalización de la violencia por parte de la clase dirigente y su relación con la experiencia de la última dictadura militar en Argentina. La obra se presenta como una alegoría que refleja y critica aspectos sociales y políticos de la sociedad pasada, invitando a la reflexión y el cuestionamiento de la naturalización de la violencia y la deshumanización en un contexto específico de cultura y política.