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Challenges and Solutions for Environmental Sustainability in the Hospitality Sector
Authors: Khatter Ajay
Published: July 2023

This study aims to investigate the process by which hospitality organisations can initiate their pursuit of environmental sustainability, utilising a literature review as the primary research method. This study explores the notion of environmental sustainability within the context of the hospitality industry and its diverse range of stakeholders. This study aims to identify the challenges encountered by the industry in attaining sustainability goals and proposes potential strategies for fostering a sustainable future. In recent decades, there has been a notable increase in industrial activity, including within the hospitality industry, which has occurred without consideration for environmental consequences, consequently leading to environmental degradation. The issue of environmental sustainability is a matter of concern for stakeholders in the hospitality industry, and a comprehensive understanding of its long-term implications needs to be improved. The significance of environmental sustainability is growing in tandem with the expansion of the global population, industrial activity, and the observed phenomena of global warming, environmental degradation, and climate change. In recent years, there has been a notable endeavour by hospitality enterprises to minimise the ecological consequences of their operations on the surrounding environment. This research will investigate the obstacles to the hospitality sector achieving environmental sustainability. It will also propose novel strategies to enhance guest service and contentment, bolster the organisation’s reputation, and foster fresh revenue streams and competitive advantage. The implications of the study’s findings extend to various stakeholders within the hospitality industry, including businesses, guests, and other relevant parties, as well as the broader environmental context.
New Evacuated Tube Solar Collector with Parabolic Trough Collector and Helical Coil Heat Exchanger for Usage in Domestic Water Heating
Authors: Said Sana , Mellouli Sofiene , Alqahtani Talal , Algarni Salem , Ajjel Ridha
Published: July 2023

Buildings represent approximately two-thirds of the overall energy needs, mainly due to the growing energy consumption of air conditioning and water heating loads. Hence, it is necessary to minimize energy usage in buildings. Numerous research studies have been carried out on evacuated tube solar collectors, but to our knowledge, no previous study has mentioned the combination of an evacuated tube solar collector with a parabolic trough collector and a helical coil heat exchanger. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the thermal behavior of an innovative evacuated tube solar collector (ETSC) incorporated with a helical coil heat exchanger and equipped with a parabolic trough collector (PTC) used as a domestic water heater. To design the parabolic solar collector, the Parabola Calculator 2.0 software was used, and the Soltrace software was used to determine the optical behavior of a PTC. Moreover, an analytical model was created in order to enhance the performance of the new model of an ETSC by studying the impact of geometric design and functional parameters on the collector’s effectiveness. An assessment of the thermal behavior of the new ETSC was performed. Thus, the proposed analytical model gives the possibility of optimizing ETSCs used as domestic water heaters with lower computational costs. Furthermore, the optimum operational and geometrical parameters of the new ETSC base-helical tube heat exchanger include a higher thermal efficiency of 72%. This finding highlights the potential of the heat exchanger as an excellent component that can be incorporated into ETSCs.
Investigating the Effect of Students’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Digital Citizenship Skills on the Prevention of Cybercrime
Authors: Althibyani Hosam A. , Al-Zahrani Abdulrahman M.
Published: July 2023

The growing prevalence of cybercrime, particularly among young adults, necessitates the promotion of digital citizenship to educate students about responsible online behavior and to equip them with the skills to mitigate cyber risks. The specific objective of this study was to investigate the effect of digital citizenship skills on the prevention of cybercrime among higher education students. A mixed-method approach, including surveys and interviews, was employed to collect data from 652 students in Saudi Arabia. This study found that digital citizenship generally has a significant impact on students’ awareness and prevention of cybercrime through the development of responsible online behavior. Knowledge of digital law came first, followed by beliefs about digital manners. Digital communication skills came third, followed by digital rights, knowledge, and duties in fourth place. Then, digital commerce skills and digital health beliefs came fifth and sixth, respectively. This was followed by digital access skills, then digital security, and finally digital culture. The results also revealed a negative statistical relationship between digital citizenship and cybercrimes’ various forms including national, financial, banking, social, immoral, insulting, slanderous, defaming, threatening, and harassment in virtual learning environments. These findings have significant implications for the understanding of how higher education institutions can promote digital citizenship and prevent cybercrime by integrating digital citizenship education into their curriculum, providing training for educators, and establishing clear policies and guidelines for responsible online behavior.
Assessing the Big Data Adoption Readiness Role in Healthcare between Technology Impact Factors and Intention to Adopt Big Data
Authors: Ghaleb Ebrahim A. A. , Dominic P. D. D. , Singh Narinderjit Singh Sawaran , Naji Gehad Mohammed Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Big data is quickly becoming a new area where administrative work can be improved. Even so, it is still in the early stages of being used in hospitals in countries with less technology. Therefore, there is an inadequate grasp of the evaluation of big data adoption preparedness in the healthcare sector as data-point-determined insights become crucially useful in healthcare institutions in underdeveloped nations. This process, called “digital transformation,” has a lot of benefits; for example, it helps healthcare organizations to create more efficient processes, offer different services, give better care, make more money, and cut costs. This paper aims to suggest and assess a conceptual framework that focuses on technological factors and can assist in determining the readiness of healthcare institutions in developing nations to utilize big data. Although the study can offer valuable perspectives on the advantages that can arise from adopting big data in the healthcare sector, it is important to highlight that leveraging big data analytics in healthcare has the potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services. This, in turn, can indirectly contribute to sustainability objectives by optimizing the allocation of resources, minimizing waste, and improving patient outcomes. A total of 328 healthcare workers from Malaysia were subjected to experimental testing of the model. The collected data were evaluated using the Smart PLS 3 program and the structural equation model (SEM). The study’s findings supported our hypotheses. The results showed that technological factors affected the participants’ perception of their readiness for big data, which ultimately influenced their interest in utilizing it. By concentrating on big data preparedness in the healthcare industry and ambition to utilize big data, this research provides an important theoretical contribution. Employees who are “big data ready” would benefit from the study’s results, as, through their recognition, said employees are more likely to increase the desire to use big data in Malaysia’s healthcare sectors.
Empowering Education with Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools: Approach with an Instructional Design Matrix
Authors: Ruiz-Rojas Lena Ivannova , Acosta-Vargas Patricia , De-Moreta-Llovet Javier , Gonzalez-Rodriguez Mario
Published: July 2023

This study focuses on the potential of generative artificial intelligence tools in education, particularly through the practical application of the 4PADAFE instructional design matrix. The objective was to evaluate how these tools, in combination with the matrix, can enhance education and improve the teaching–learning process. Through surveys conducted with teachers from the University of ESPE Armed Forces who participated in the MOOC course “Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools for Education: GPT Chat Techniques”, the study explores the impact of these tools on education. The findings reveal that generative artificial intelligence tools are crucial in developing massive MOOC virtual classrooms when integrated with an instructional design matrix. The results demonstrate the potential of generative artificial intelligence tools in university education. By utilizing these tools in conjunction with an instructional design matrix, educators can design and deliver personalized and enriching educational experiences. The devices offer opportunities to enhance the teaching–learning process and tailor educational materials to individual needs, ultimately preparing students for the demands of the 21st century. The study concludes that generative artificial intelligence tools have significant potential in education. They provide innovative ways to engage students, adapt content, and promote personalized learning. Implementing the 4PADAFE instructional design matrix further enhances the effectiveness and coherence of educational activities. By embracing these technological advancements, education can stay relevant and effectively meet the digital world’s challenges.
Evaluation of Durability as a Function of Fabric Strength and Residual Bio-Efficacy for the Olyset Plus and Interceptor G2 LLINs after 3 Years of Field Use in Tanzania
Authors: Azizi Salum , Martin Jackline , Mbewe Njelembo J. , Msapalla Agness , Mwacha Silvia , Joram Amandus , Mawa Benson , Kaaya Robert Diotrephes , Kitau Jovin , Mosha Franklin , Matowo Johnson , Protopopoff Natacha
Published: July 2023

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are prone to reduction in insecticide content and physical strength due to repeated washes and usage. The significant loss to these features jeopardizes their protection against bites from malaria vectors. Insecticide washout is attributed to routine use, friction, and washing, while fabric damage is associated with routine use in households. To maintain coverage and cost-effectiveness, nets should maintain optimal bio-efficacy and physical strength for at least 3 years after distribution. In this study, the bio-efficacy and fabric strength of Olyset plus (OP) LLINs and Interceptor G2 (IG2), that were used for 3 years, were assessed in comparison to untreated and new unwashed counterparts. Both IG2 and OP LLINs (unused, laboratory-washed, and 36 months used) were able to induce significant mortality and blood feeding inhibition (BFI) to mosquitoes compared to the untreated nets. Significantly higher mortality was induced by unused IG2 LLIN and OP LLIN compared to their 36-month-old counterparts against both pyrethroid resistant and susceptible Anopheles gambiae sensu strito. The physical strength of the IG2 LLIN was higher than that of the Olyset Plus LLIN with a decreasing trend from unwashed, laboratory-washed to community usage (36 months old). Malaria control programs should consider bio-efficacy and physical integrity prior to an LLINs’ procurement and replacement plan.
In Silico Analysis Reveals High Levels of Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium knowlesi Cell Traversal Protein for Ookinetes and Sporozoites (PkCelTOS) in Clinical Samples
Authors: Ahmed Md Atique , Baruah Pratisthita , Saif Ahmed , Han Jin-Hee , Al-Zharani Mohammed , Wazid Syeda Wasfeea , Alkahtani Saad , Patgiri Saurav J. , Al-Eissa Mohammed S. , Quan Fu-Shi
Published: July 2023

The cell-traversal protein for ookinetes and sporozoites (CelTOS), expressed on the surface of ookinetes and sporozoitesin Plasmodium species, is a promising malaria vaccine candidate. CelTOS is essential for parasite invasion into mosquito midgut and human hepatocytes, thereby contributing to malaria transmission and disease pathogenesis. This study explores the genetic diversity, polymorphisms, haplotypes, natural selection, phylogenetic analysis, and epitope prediction in the full-length Plasmodium knowlesi CelTOS gene in clinical samples from Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, and long-term laboratory strains from Peninsular Malaysia and the Philippines. Our analysis revealed a high level of genetic variation in the PkCelTOS gene, with a nucleotide diversity of π ~ 0.021, which was skewed towards the 3’ end of the gene. This level of diversity is double that observed in PfCelTOS and 20 times that observed in PvCelTOS from worldwide clinical samples. Tests of natural selection revealed evidence for positive selection within clinical samples. Phylogenetic analysis of the amino acid sequence of PkCelTOS revealed the presence of two distinct groups, although no geographical clustering was observed. Epitope prediction analysis identified two potential epitopes (96AQLKATA102 and 124TIKPPRIKED133) using the IEDB server and one epitope (125IKPPRIKED133) by Bcepred server on the C’ terminal region of PkCelTOS protein. Both the servers predicted a common epitope region of nine amino acid length (IKPPRIKED) peptide, which can be studied in the future as a potential candidate for vaccine development. These findings shed light on the genetic diversity, polymorphism, haplotypes, and natural selection within PkCelTOS in clinical samples and provide insights about its future prospects as a potential candidate for P. knowlesi malaria vaccine development.
Scintillating Bubble Chambers for Rare Event Searches
Authors: Alfonso-Pita Ernesto , Behnke Edward , Bressler Matthew , Broerman Benjamin , Clark Kenneth , Corbett Jonathan , Dahl C. Eric , Dering Koby , de St. Croix Austin , Durnford Daniel , Giampa Pietro , Hall Jeter , Harris Orin , Hawley-Herrera Hector , Jackson Christopher M. , Ko Youngtak , Lamb Noah , Laurin Mathieu , Levine Ilan , Lippincott W. Hugh , Liu Xingxin , Neilson Russell , Piro Marie-Cécile , Priya Shashank , Pyda Daniel , Sheng Zhiheng , Sweeney Gary , Vázquez-Jáuregui Eric , Westerdale Shawn , Whitis Thomas J. , Wright Alexander , Zha Wei , Zhang Ryan
Published: July 2023

The Scintillating Bubble Chamber (SBC) collaboration is developing liquid-noble bubble chambers for the detection of sub-keV nuclear recoils. These detectors benefit from the electron recoil rejection inherent in moderately-superheated bubble chambers with the addition of energy reconstruction provided from the scintillation signal. The ability to measure low-energy nuclear recoils allows the search for GeV-scale dark matter and the measurement of coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering on argon from MeV-scale reactor antineutrinos. The first physics-scale detector, SBC-LAr10, is in the commissioning phase at Fermilab, where extensive engineering and calibration studies will be performed. In parallel, a functionally identical low-background version, SBC-SNOLAB, is being built for a dark matter search underground at SNOLAB. SBC-SNOLAB, with a 10 kg-yr exposure, will have sensitivity to a dark matter–nucleon cross section of 2×10−42 cm2 at 1 GeV/c2 dark matter mass, and future detectors could reach the boundary of the argon neutrino fog with a tonne-yr exposure. In addition, the deployment of an SBC detector at a nuclear reactor could enable neutrino physics investigations including measurements of the weak mixing angle and searches for sterile neutrinos, the neutrino magnetic moment, and the light Z’ gauge boson.
The ESSnuSB Design Study: Overview and Future Prospects
Authors: Alekou A. , Baussan E. , Bhattacharyya A. K. , Kraljevic N. Blaskovic , Blennow M. , Bogomilov M. , Bolling B. , Bouquerel E. , Bramati F. , Branca A. , Buchan O. , Burgman A. , Carlile C. J. , Cederkall J. , Choubey S. , Christiansen P. , Collins M. , Morales E. Cristaldo , D’Alessi L. , Danared H. , Dancila D. , de André J. P. A. M. , Delahaye J. P. , Dracos M. , Efthymiopoulos I. , Ekelöf T. , Eshraqi M. , Fanourakis G. , Farricker A. , Fernandez-Martinez E. , Folsom B. , Fukuda T. , Gazis N. , Gålnander B. , Geralis Th. , Ghosh M. , Giarnetti A. , Gokbulut G. , Halić L. , Jenssen M. , Johansson R. , Topaksu A. Kayis , Kildetoft B. , Kliček B. , Kozioł M. , Krhač K. , Łacny Ł. , Lindroos M. , Longhin A. , Maiano C. , Marangoni S. , Marrelli C. , Martins C. , Meloni D. , Mezzetto M. , Milas N. , Oglakci M. , Ohlsson T. , Olvegård M. , Ota T. , Pari M. , Park J. , Patrzalek D. , Petkov G. , Poussot P. , Pupilli F. , Rosauro-Alcaraz S. , Saiang D. , Snamina J. , Sosa A. , Stavropoulos G. , Stipčević M. , Szybiński B. , Tarkeshian R. , Terranova F. , Thomas J. , Tolba T. , Trachanas E. , Tsenov R. , Vankova-Kirilova G. , Vassilopoulos N. , Wildner E. , Wurtz J. , Zormpa O. , Zou Y.
Published: July 2023

ESSnuSB is a design study for an experiment to measure the CP violation in the leptonic sector at the second neutrino oscillation maximum using a neutrino beam driven by the uniquely powerful ESS linear accelerator. The reduced impact of systematic errors on sensitivity at the second maximum allows for a very precise measurement of the CP violating parameter. This review describes the fundamental advantages of measurement at the second maximum, the necessary upgrades to the ESS linac in order to produce a neutrino beam, the near and far detector complexes, and the expected physics reach of the proposed ESSnuSB experiment, concluding with the near future developments aimed at the project realization.
Behavioral Disorders in Mares with Ovarian Disorders, Outcome after Laparoscopic Ovariectomy: A Case Series
Authors: Straticò Paola , Hattab Jasmine , Guerri Giulia , Carluccio Augusto , Bandera Lorenza , Celani Gianluca , Marruchella Giuseppe , Varasano Vincenzo , Petrizzi Lucio
Published: July 2023

Owner complaints of estrus-related behavior in mares are a common cause of referral for laparoscopic ovariectomy. Granulosa cell tumors are a common neoplastic condition affecting the equine ovary, causing behavioral changes at rest and reduced performance. The reported success rate of ovariectomy in treating behavioral disorders is 64–86%. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the long-term follow-up of laparoscopic ovariectomy in mares in our case series, focusing on the owner’s perspective of the behavior of the mares after surgery. In addition, the histopathological features of the removed ovaries were investigated. The clinical records of mares that underwent laparoscopic ovariectomy between 2015 and 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Owners complaining of poor behavior were interviewed about the main behavioral problem leading to referral and its eventual resolution after surgery. Eleven mares were included. The most common complaints were increased sensitivity on both flanks (10/11, 91%) and general riding problems (9/11, 82%). In 5/11 cases (45%), both ovaries were removed by laparoscopic ovariectomy. Histopathologic findings consistent with GCT/GTCT were found in five out of six examined ovaries (five granulosa theca cell tumors, GTCT). According to owner interviews, the scores assigned to each behavior improved significantly after surgery, regardless of histological findings. Although many factors can influence the behavior of horses, granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) proved to be a common cause and, as reported by the owners, ovariectomy resulted in improvement or complete resolution of the abnormal behavior.
Simulation Tool for Assessing Driving Strategies for Electric Racing Vehicles
Authors: Rosas-Cervantes Daniel , Fernández-Ramos José
Published: July 2023

This article deals with the development of a simulation tool for evaluating the energy consumption of an electric racing vehicle. The tool was carried out in the Matlab/Simulink environment and is based on the equations that govern the dynamics of the vehicle. All the systems of an electric vehicle were modelled: motor, battery, controller, bodywork, etc., as well as the characteristics of the competition circuit. The tool allows us to choose the input variable of the simulation between motor torque, motor voltage, battery power or vehicle speed and provides the values of all relevant physical variables to evaluate the performance of the vehicle. To evaluate the tool, a test was carried out with a real vehicle on a test circuit and both were modelled. The simulation results were compared with the experimental data obtained in the real test and it was verified that the simulation tool provides results that are very close to the real ones. In order to show the performance of the tool, simulations of different driving strategies were carried out and the results of energy consumption in each of them were obtained, allowing us to choose which of them is the most efficient.
Phenotypic features of respiratory function disorders in occupational asthma
Authors:   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Babanov S. A. , Baikova A. G. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the study of spirographic indicators FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, MEF75, MEF50, and MEF25 as the most informative indicators reflecting the state of bronchial patency at the level of the proximal and distal portions of the bronchial tree in various phenotypes of occupational asthma. The signs of respiratory distress are most pronounced in patients with the occupational COPD phenotype of occupational asthma. Significantly more favorable spirographic picture in terms of FVC, FEV1, PEF, and MEF25VC is observed in the allergic phenotype of occupational asthma. Dynamic determination of forced expiratory flow in various phenotypes of occupational bronchial asthma allows to improve the diagnosis of obstructive disorders in this pathology, optimize the choice of therapeutic and preventive tactics, and predict the course of this pathology.
Research on a Method of Defense Adversarial Samples for Target Detection Model of Driverless Cars
Authors: Xu Ruzhi , Li Min , Yang Xin , Liu Dexin , Chen Dawei
Published: July 2023

The adversarial examples make the object detection model make a wrong judgment, which threatens the security of driverless cars. In this paper, by improving the Momentum Iterative Fast Gradient Sign Method (MI-FGSM), based on ensemble learning, combined with L∞ perturbation and spatial transformation, a strong transferable black-box adversarial attack algorithm for object detection model of driverless cars is proposed. Through a large number of experiments on the nuScenes driverless dataset, it is proved that the adversarial attack algorithm proposed in this paper have strong transferability, and successfully make the mainstream object detection models such as FasterRcnn, SSD, YOLOv3 make wrong judgments. Based on the adversarial attack algorithm proposed in this paper, the parametric noise injection with adversarial training is performed to generate a defense model with strong robustness. The defense model proposed in this paper significantly improves the robustness of the object detection model. It can effectively alleviate various adversarial attacks against the object detection model of driverless cars, and does not affect the accuracy of clean samples. This is of great significance for studying the application of object detection model of driverless cars in the real physical world.
Emergency Food Programs: Untapped Opportunities for Extension?
Authors: Mobley Amy
Published: July 2023

This article reports results from a questionnaire that assessed the frequency and type of nutrition questions asked at emergency food programs to determine if Extension professionals need to increase direct outreach efforts. Emergency food program workers (n=460) were recruited via mail to complete a self-administered survey. More than one-third (38.0%) of emergency food programs reported receiving nutrition questions from clients. The most common questions were related to what foods are best for medical conditions and how to cook foods provided. Untapped training opportunities by Extension professionals for emergency food program workers may exist as it relates to nutrition and health.
Otros versos: Prosa sobre poesía de algunos poetas de entresiglos
Authors: Estrin Laura
Published: July 2023

La poesía es una flecha dentro de la historia que teje y desteje la tradición de lecturas/escrituras en que vive. Esa es su política, la política de la literatura es la guerra literaria. Y esa es además su ética. En estas lecturas recorro una serie lírica argentina del último entresiglo, miento, este hilo es casi enteramente rioplatense. La poesía de la que me ocupo es oscura y próxima, elíptica, no explica porque lo expone todo, es lengua desnuda. Por eso leerla es leer lo inesperado, lo que no tiene destino previsto, lo que nos cambia e incómoda. Lo que no tiene salida o retorno. Leer esta poesía es fracasar en lo social y cultural, salir, sacarse de las instituciones, de la interpretación incluso, además, encima. Esta poesía nos deja solos, porque nadie quiere quedarse sin juicio (previo), esta poesía piensa recién cuando escribe. Es una mecánica, un funcionamiento –dice Meschonnic, la poesía no guarda ni cuida unidad gramatical alguna. Es la mayor objetividad de lo subjetivo del autor. Y hay que aguantar la subjetividad del otro porque hay que aceptarlo como sujeto, bancar sus repeticiones, su sonsonete y sus motivos. Luis Thonis decía que leer era angustiarse, reconocerse y a la vez alejarse sin fin.
Resposta de vinte variedades de soja à ferrugem asiática (Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow)
Authors: Trinidad Simeón Aguayo , Nerhot Patricia Rojas , Paredes Crispín , Argüello Oscar Rene Silvero , Valiente Lucía Simeona Ríos
Published: July 2023

A pesquisa foi conduzida na estação experimental CETAPAR-JICA, no km 45 de Yguazú-Alto Paraná, Paraguai. Foram avaliadas vinte variedades de soja quanto à incidência e gravidade à ferrugem asiática Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow por infecção natural no campo, o delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com 20 tratamentos e 3 repetições, totalizando 60 unidades experimentais. Para o cálculo do índice de incidência, foram retiradas 20 folhas aleatórias de cada unidade experimental, em seguida analisadas em laboratório por meio de um estereoscópio e da escala índice de proporção de sintomas na superfície foliar da ferrugem da soja, em seguida os dados obtidos foram agrupados em graus de severidade de acordo com a escala de severidade por índice de intensidade de dano. Os resultados apresentaram 3 níveis de severidade, as variedades A-6355RG, GUAPA RG, A-7053RG, AURORA, CD-214RR, A-5901RG, CD-213RR e M-70RG como classe 5 ou altamente severa. As variedades CD-212RR, A-7110RG, A-6040RG, MARY 5.5RG, A-5409RG, CD-202, A-4910RG, A-6126RG e A-7321RG como classe 4 ou severa. As variedades BRS-SILVANIA, BRS-VALIOSA e BRS-VALIZA, como classe 3 ou moderadamente severas. Na variedade BRS-VALIZA apresentou índice de 14%, sendo o material com menor incidência da doença. A variedade AURORA foi classificada como altamente severa, destacando-se que as variedades: A-6355RG, GUAPA RG e A-7053RG, apresentaram alta taxa de infecção em relação à testemunha. Por fim, as variedades BRS-SILVANIA, BRS-VALIOSA e BRS-VALIZA, apresentaram severidade moderada, sendo BRS-VALIZA, o germoplasma com menor grau de infecção dentre os materiais avaliados.
Doença do Refluxo Gastroesofágico: fisiopatologia, manifestações clínicas e abordagem terapêutica
Authors: Rossignoli Júnior Rogério Gomes , Rodrigues Marina Castro , Brito Laura Menegato , Motta Lucas Valadares , Alves Thiago Azevêdo , Silva Luísa Alves Villarino , Pereira Natalia Corrêa , Da Fonseca Caroline Antonia Gontijo , Alvarenga Izadora Silva
Published: July 2023

A Doença do Refluxo Gastroesofágico (DRGE) é caracterizada pelo refluxo do conteúdo gástrico em direção ao esôfago, gerando, dessa forma, sintomas como queimação retroesternal, azia, gosto amargo na boca, além de sintomas extra esofágicos, como rouquidão, tosse seca crônica e broncoespasmo induzido por aspiração principalmente em pacientes que possuem asma subjacente. Esse distúrbio pode ser explicado por diversos fatores, sendo sua causa principal o relaxamento transitório do esfíncter esofágico inferior. Tal fenômeno, apesar de também ocorrer em pessoas hígidas, se apresenta de forma acentuada em pacientes portadores de DRGE. Vale ressaltar que o refluxo ácido pode causar danos à mucosa esofágica, fato que pode gerar complicações como ulcerações, erosões esofágicas, estenoses ou até mesmo metaplasia intestinal do esôfago (Esôfago de Barrett), condição que possui o potencial de se transformar em adenocarcinoma esofágico. O diagnóstico da doença pode ser feito de forma clínica, e é confirmado através da melhora dos sintomas após o tratamento empírico. Todavia, vale ressaltar que mediante alguns sinais de alarme, se torna necessário lançar mão de exames complementares como a endoscopia digestiva alta para pesquisa de possíveis complicações ou outros diagnósticos diferenciais. A abordagem terapêutica da DRGE pode ser realizada por intermédio de mudança de hábitos de vida, tratamento medicamentoso, ou, mediante a falha dos anteriores, tratamento cirúrgico.
Key Questions of Solar Wind–Moon Interaction
Authors: Zhang Hui , Cao Jinbin , Lin Yangting , Wei Yong , Li Lei , Zhang Xianguo , Lin Honglei , Xie Lianghai
Published: July 2023

Key questions on solar wind–Moon interaction are reviewed. As the nearest celestial body to Earth, Moon’s space environment is distinctive to Earth’s mainly because of lack of a significant atmosphere/ionosphere and a global magnetic field. From a global respective, solar wind can bombard its surface, and the solar wind materials cumulated in the soil record the evolution of the Solar System. Many small-scale remanent magnetic fields are scattered over the lunar surface and, just as planetary magnetic fields protect planets, they are believed to divert the incident solar wind and shield the local lunar surface beneath, thus producing unique local surface environment that is critical to activities of human beings/facilities, thus providing unique landing sites to explore the origins of lunar swirls and remanent magnetic fields. Evidences have hinted that this local interaction, however, may be also distinct with the interacting scenario on planets, and the specific process has not been revealed because of lack of in situ observations in the near-Moon space or on the ground. The global and local solar wind interactions of the Moon represent 2 types of characteristic interaction of celestial bodies with stellar wind in deep space, i.e., the interactions of nonmagnetized bodies and of small-scale magnetized bodies, both of which may occur on asteroids and Mars. The deep-space celestial bodies, either difficult or impossible to reach for human beings or artificial satellites, are hard to measure, and the exploration of the Moon can reveal the mystery of stellar wind interaction on these bodies.
Parâmetros fisiológicos de linhagens de frangos caipiras criados em sistema semi-intensivo
Authors: Vieira Silvia Silva , de Loureiro João Paulo Borges , Lima Elizanne de Moura , Andrade Polyana de Assis , Galvão Luckas Thiago Oliveira , De Oliveira Wildiney Freire , Tavares Fernando Barbosa , Dos Santos Maria do Socorro Vieira
Published: July 2023

O objetivo do estudo é avaliar a temperatura corporal de quatro linhagens de frangos caipiras criados em sistema semi-intensivo. O experimento foi realizado em um galpão experimental na cidade de Parauapebas - PA, e os dados fisiológicos dos frangos caipiras foram coletados em três períodos, 15-17 dias na fase inicial e 44-45 e 71-73 dias de idade na fase de engorda. O estudo foi desenvolvido com o intuito de avaliar o efeito das condições climáticas da região amazônica, que apresenta características de temperatura e umidade superiores às demais regiões, na temperatura corporal das aves. O estudo utilizou um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro tratamentos (linhagens) e seis repetições. As aves foram alojadas em boxes com uma densidade de 6,5 aves/m2, criados em um sistema semi-intensivo. Cada box apresentava 13 aves e 1 piquetes de acesso com densidade de 1 ave/m2. Os resultados mostraram diferenças significativas entre as linhagens e horários de avaliação para alguns parâmetros. Observou-se que a linhagem Caipira Francês Pedrês apresentou temperatura média corporal mais elevada em algumas idades, enquanto a linhagem Caipira Francês Barré teve a temperatura mais baixa. A frequência respiratória foi maior nas aves da linhagem Caipira Francês Exótico em todas as idades avaliadas. Concluiu-se que o manejo ambiental pode minimizar os efeitos do desconforto térmico nas aves e melhorar seu desempenho produtivo.
Reacción al carbón parcial (Tilletia indica) de variedades y líneas avanzadas de trigo cristalino
Authors: Fuentes-Dávila Guillermo , Rosas-Jáuregui Ivón Alejandra , Félix-Fuentes José Luis , Félix-Valencia Pedro , Borbón-Gracia Alberto , Torres-Cruz María Monserrat
Published: July 2023

Veintitrés líneas avanzadas de trigo cristalino y las variedades CIRNO C2008 y Huatabampo Oro C2009 se evaluaron para resistencia a carbón parcial durante el 2013-2014 en el Campo Experimental Norman E. Borlaug. Las fechas de siembra fueron noviembre 21 y diciembre 3, 2013. Las inoculaciones se hicieron inyectando 1 mL de una suspensión de esporidios alantoides (10,000/mL) durante el embuche en 10 espigas por línea, bajo un un sistema de microaspersión. La cosecha y trilla de las espigas inoculadas se hicieron manualmente, y el conteo de granos infectados y sanos mediante inspección visual. El rango de infección para la primera fecha de siembra fue de 0 a 25.8%, con un promedio de 4.9; tres líneas y la variedad CIRNO C2008 no presentaron granos infectados. El rango de infección para la segunda fue de 0 a 9.7%, con un promedio de 2.2, una línea no presentó granos infectados. La media de los tres porcentajes más altos de infección del testigo susceptible fue de 99%. Presentaron los porcentajes promedio más altos de infección de las dos fechas de siembra: la variedad Huatabampo Oro C2009 con 13.75 y la línea CHEN_1/TEZ/3/GUIL//CIT71/CII/4/SORA /PLATA_12/5/STOT//ALTAR84/ALD/6/SOMAT_3/PHAX_1//TILO_1/LOTUS_4/7/AJAIA _12/F3LOCAL(SEL.ETHIO.135.85)//PLATA_13/4/CHEN_1/TEZ/3/GUIL//CIT71/CII/5/SORA/2*PLATA_12// SOMAT_3 con 9.25. Doce líneas y la variedad CIRNO C2008 estuvieron en la categoría de infección 0.1-2.5%; la línea con el menor promedio de infección fue GERUFTEL-1/BELLAROI/9/CBC509CHILE/6/ECO/CMH76A.722//BIT/3/ ALTAR84/4/AJAIA_2/5/KJOVE_1/7/AJAIA_12/F3LOCAL(SEL.ETHIO.135.85)//PLATA_ 13/8/SOOTY_9/ RASCON_37//WODUCK/CHAM_3 con 0.10%. En la categoría de infección 2.6-5.0% hubo tres líneas, ocho en la categoría 5.1-10.0% y la variedad Huatabampo Oro C2009 en la categoría 10.1-30.0%. Las líneas dentro de la categoría de infección 0.1-5.0% se consideran como resistentes y poseen un alto potencial para ser usadas en mejoramiento como donadoras del carácter de resistencia a la enfermedad.
Alterações neurológicas em uma cadela com anaplasmose e erliquiose - relato de caso
Authors: De Jesus João Victor , Soares Michelle Evangelista , Oliveira Matheus Resende , Oliveira Neto Manuel Benicio , Da Silva Weslania Souza Inacio , Lima Mário , Barata Camenas Vieira , Silva Lórena Maciel Santos , Da Costa Ana Cinthia Santos , Lima Victor Fernando Santana
Published: July 2023

A erliquiose e anaplasmose são hemoparasitoses que vem acometendo cães e gatos atendidos em clínicas e hospitais veterinários do Brasil. Essas doenças parasitárias têm como principal vetor o carrapato-marrom (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), principal ectoparasito que infesta cães e gatos, podendo até parasitar acidentalmente os seres humanos. Esse ixodídeo ao realizar o repasto sanguíneo em seus hospedeiros pode inocular bactérias do gênero Ehrlichia sp. e Anaplasma sp., as quais irão se disseminar por células do sistema circulatório, podendo gerar diversas patologias. Devido à complexidade clínica de alguns casos, o objetivo desse trabalho é relatar as alterações neurológicas em uma cadela com anaplasmose e erliquiose. Foi atendido pela equipe do Laboratório de Doenças Parasitárias dos Animais da Universidade Federal de Sergipe, campus do Sertão, uma cadela, errante, de cinco anos de idade, pesando 17 kg, com historico de alterações neurológicas há cerca de 30 dias. Ao exame físico foi observado ataxia, disfunção neuromotora e vestibular, tremores, vocalização, desidratação, mucosas hipocoradas, hiperqueratose nos coxins, petéquias no abdômen, além da presença de carrapatos. Exames hematológicos revelaram anemia, trombocitopenia, além de mórulas de bactérias E. canis e A. platys. Não foram detectados anticorpos do tipo IgM para o vírus da cinomose canina. Como tratamento terapêutico foi utilizado antibioticoterapia associado a suplementação de vitaminas e controle dos ectoparasitos.
Levantamento de Dados - Percepção e atitudes dos tutores de cães e gatos sobre vacinação na cidade de Manaus – AM
Authors: Dácio Tailiny de Araújo , De Souza Samara Silva
Published: July 2023

O aumento do número de animais de estimação a cada ano nas famílias é perceptível, assim, para manter a saúde desses animais e contribuir para o combate de doenças infectocontagiosas e zoonoses, e se faz necessário que os tutores tenham um maior conhecimento sobre medidas profiláticas como exemplo a vacinação, da mesma forma, sua importância para a prevenção das mais diversas patologias, visto que essa é uma das principais formas de promover a saúde animal. Sendo assim, o presente estudo teve por objetivo levantar dados a respeito da percepção e atitudes dos tutores de cães e gatos sobre vacinação na cidade de Manaus-Amazonas, diferenciando os entrevistados por idade, profissão, escolaridade, renda mensal, sexo e bairro habitado na cidade, bem como avaliar quantos animais possuíam, diferenciando pela espécie, raça, sexo e idade, avaliar o estado de saúde do animal, se o animal era vacinado e quais vacinas tomava, se eram vacinados  por um médico veterinário, se as vacinas eram de forma privada ou através do programa do governo estadual, assim como, se o protocolo vacinal estava     atualizado. Para isso foi realizado uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva através de um questionário via Google Forms, onde continha o termo de consentimento livre (TCLE), que autoriza a divulgação das respostas obtidas,   com tutores de cães e gatos no qual havia 20 (vinte) perguntas objetivas e 1 (um) subjetiva. Desta forma, espera-se que estes tutores tenham um bom entendimento sobre o assunto, não só a nível de informações, mas para proporcionar vitalidade aos seus animais através da medicina preventiva com a contribuição da vacinação, que é uma questão de saúde pública.
Fostering Governance at Remote Marine Protected Areas in Times of Blue Economy: Baseline for Stakeholders Comeposition
Authors: Queiroz Telles Daniel Hauer , Fassina Caroline Malagutti
Published: July 2023

The Blue Economy is an emerging concept that encourages better stewardship of the ocean and associated resources. Turning it into a global issue poses several challenges to ocean conservation effectiveness especially at Remote Marine Protected Areas (ReMPA). How to implement and manage the ReMPAs is still new to modern society, and the participation criteria in the decision-making processes is undermost in a legitimate perspective. The proposed framework highlights the importance of emerging studies to untangle Oceans territorialization and use(r)s, in order to establish composition parameters for shared and realistic management. The initial application is exemplified by taking two Brazilian ReMPA. The preliminary results seek to support the priorities of Scientific innovative methodological appropriation in Ocean decision-making, as envisioning new baselines of legitimacy for ReMPAS governance. Thus, the two asymmetries found represent baseline challenges towards a framework to be considered as a starting point for ReMPA participative governance guidelines. These asymmetries pose emerging questions about how will these territories be governed since the stakeholder’s composition reflections to be considered in future scholars. The three highlights argue about the questions posted above and point preliminary conclusions.
2022. Real fundición de municiones de Eugi: la energía del agua
Authors: Labé Valenzuela Francisco , Sánchez Delgado Ana Carmen
Published: July 2023

La excavación arqueológica ha permitido registrar un importante tramo del canal de piedra de sille­ría que conducía el agua del río Arga para mover las distintas norias, que accionaban los fuelles de los hornos de fundición y el resto de maquinaria existente en los talleres de limpieza y reconocimien­to de las municiones producidas en la Real Fundición y Fábrica de Hierro Colado de Eugi.
Castillo de Santacara, campañas de 2022
Authors: Zuazúa Wegener Nicolás , Zuza Astiz Carlos , Martínez Santamaría Imanol
Published: July 2023

Se presentan los avances en las actividades arqueológicas llevadas a cabo en el castillo de Santacara durante la campaña de 2022. Se busca profundizar en su conocimiento en cuanto a distribución interna y evolución durante su tiempo de uso, mediante la fórmula del trabajo con voluntarios del entorno. También se plantea una propuesta de reconstrucción virtual en base al resultado de las diferentes intervenciones arqueológicas llevadas a cabo.
Intervención arqueológica en el yacimiento de Resa (Andosilla)
Authors: Narbarte Josu , Aiestaran Mattin , Pescador Aitor , Iriarte Eneko , Mendizabal Sandonís Oihane , Alonso Euken , García Carlos , Agirre Mauleon Juantxo
Published: July 2023

El texto presenta los resultados de la excavación arqueológica desarrollada en 2022 en el yacimiento de Resa (Andosilla). Los trabajos se han concentrado en el sector 1/100 del yacimiento, donde desde hace algunos años se vienen documentando evidencias de un complejo eclesiástico de cronología medieval. Se ha procedido a delimitar el gran edificio central E01, documentando su planta y estratigrafía y poniéndolo en relación con el resto de registros disponibles para el mismo sector. Los trabajos permiten confirmar que se trata de una iglesia relacionada con la villa medieval de Resa, identificación que deberá ser profundizada en futuras campañas.
RECENT TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF PERVASIVE LEARNING
Authors: Adhikari Eka Dev , Khadka Dipak Kumar , Gnawali Laxman
Published: July 2023

Pervasive learning is a learner-centred approach to learning that is designed to be accessible, engaging, and effective. It transcends time and space, allowing learners to access information and resources whenever they want, wherever they are. Pervasive learning has been an alternative to formal institutional education. However, there is a lack of research on pervasive learning in English language education. The article aims to fill this gap by conducting a systematic literature review of research articles published between 2020 and 2023 on pervasive learning in English language education. The article identifies the trends, opportunities, and challenges of pervasive learning in this context, and provides some future directions for research and practice. The article concludes that pervasive learning has the potential to revolutionize English language education, but it also faces some challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. The article contributes to the existing knowledge on pervasive learning and offers some insights and recommendations for teachers, students, administrators, and policymakers in English language education.
Özel Eğitim Öğretmenlerinin Finansal Okuryazarlık Becerilerinin Öğretimine İlişkin Deneyimleri
Authors: OĞUR Çimen , ATALAY Fatma , OLÇAY Seray
Published: July 2023

Ortaöğretim dönemindeki özel gereksinimli (ÖG) bireyler ile çalışan özel eğitim öğretmenlerinin, ÖG bireylerin finansal okuryazarlık becerilerinin desteklenmesine yönelik görüşlerinin ve deneyimlerinin değerlendirilmesinin amaçlandığı bu çalışma nitel araştırma modellerinden olgu bilim deseniyle tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcıları amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt ve kartopu örnekleme kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırmaya Ankara, İstanbul, Bursa, Samsun, Batman, Isparta, Konya ve Düzce’de görev yapan ve ÖG bireyler ile çalışan 14 öğretmen katılmıştır. Verilerin yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığıyla toplandığı araştırmada veriler içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda beş tema, 14 kategori ve 23 alt kategori belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın bulguları ÖG bireyler ile çalışan öğretmenlerin finansal okuryazarlık becerilerinin öğretimine yeterince yer vermediklerini, yer verdikleri durumlarda ise genelde sınıf ortamlarında belirli içeriklerin öğretimine odaklandıklarını ortaya koymuştur. Elde edilen bulgulardan yola çıkılarak öğretmenlerin görüş, deneyim ve sahada karşılaştıkları sorunları derinlemesine inceleyen farklı veri toplama araçlarının kullanıldığı karma araştırmaların yürütülmesi, eğitim ortamlarında işlevsel finansal okuryazarlık becerilerinin öğretimine yer verilmesi, öğretmenlere konuya ilişkin hizmet öncesi ve içi eğitimlerin sunulması gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
An Application of The Imago Relationship Approach and Group Counselling for Developing the Marriage Relationship
Authors: GÜVEN Naciye , İSKENDER Murat
Published: July 2023

The increase in divorce rates has revealed that the work to be done should be diversified in order to carry out the marriage union in a healthy way. Studies on improving the marital relationship based on the Imago Relationship approach, which has proven effective, are very limited in our country. For this reason, this review is important in that it is the first article in our country in which the Imago Relationship approach is systematically addressed. The purpose of the current study is to discuss the Imago Relationship approach in developing the marital relationship with all its aspects in light of the literature. In the study, the concept of imago, the theory of imago, the foundations of Imago Relationship Therapy, childhood wounds, romantic love, power struggle, the purpose of therapy, the role of the therapist, and the imago dialogue are discussed in detail. At the end of the study, a group counselling program based on the 8-session Imago approach, which was applied for the first time in Turkish culture by the researcher to increase marital adjustment and satisfaction, was included. This program is included in order to show that the Imago relationship approach is applicable in Turkish culture and to increase the effectiveness of the study. The program was applied in an experimental study in a group of 6 couples and it was concluded that the program was effective (Guven, 2017).
Grain size-independent dielectric and ferroelectric properties of superparaelectric Mn–Nb co-doped barium titanate ceramics
Authors: Sapkota Piyush , Fujii Ichiro , Ueno Shintaro , Wada Satoshi
Published: July 2023

The crystal structure, microstructure, dielectric and ferroelectric properties of polycrystalline BaTi(1–2x)Mn(x)Nb(x)O3 (x = 0.05 and 0.06) with different grain sizes were investigated. All the ceramics exhibited pseudo-cubic symmetry at RT. The ceramics with x = 0.05 and 0.06 exhibited different trends of grain sizes, which were measured as 29.1 and 37.5 μm for the ceramic with x = 0.05 and 2.1, 2.6, 3.2, and 4.9 μm for the ceramic with x = 0.06. The ceramic with x = 0.05 exhibited grain size-dependent electrical properties, possibly because the phase transition temperature depended on the grain size due to the presence of long-range order in its temperature profile. Almost grain size-independent electrical properties were exhibited by the ceramic with x = 0.06, which was attributed to its superparaelectric nature where the phonon propagation length was expressed by its critical chemical grain size, thus, governing its properties.