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Fear, isolation, anxiety: complex and universal emotions in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Authors:   University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kalajdžisalihović Nejla
Published: February 2024

The paper explores the recently published Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (Koenig 2021) as a corpus of neologisms coined to express different emotions that are usually (and universally) experienced but not easily expressed by words. Created from different languages in contact, the newly-coined words will be used to further explore theoretical frameworks on linguistic creativity and the concept of the dictionary as the definitions of the words are given in English. The aim of the paper is to focus on the words proposed to express different emotions related to specific kinds of fear, isolation and anxiety. In relation to the words' manifestation in letter or sound, the paper will also address mentalese (Pinker 1994) as a framework and a concept proposing that lexicons need to co-operate in this unique kind of a dictionary that does not call for an active usage of the words coined but rather presents a dictionary that is a container of new emotions. / Keywords: mentalese, new emotions, languages in contact, multilingual dictionary, contemporary English
Emotional intelligence for translation and interpreting students
Authors:   Ss. Cyril and Methodious” University – Skopje, North Macedonia, Popovska Solzica , Sazdovska Pigulovska Milena ,   Ss. Cyril and Methodious” University – Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: February 2024

Inter and intra personal competencies have been recognized as important generic competencies included in the standards for translation and interpreting professions, issued by the national authorities worldwide These competencies actually comprise the so-called emotional intelligence skills. This is the reason why the authors of this paper, who have been teaching at the Translation and Interpreting Department from Skopje at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University for more than a decade, have recognized the possibility to use language learning to enhance the awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence both for students’ professional and personal development. In addition, students also need positive emotions in the classroom because the future translators and interpreters have stressful experiences on a daily basis as the rate of development of the most relevant competencies for their future professions is continuously assessed by their teachers. This paper presents the results of the implementation of activities that affect emotional intelligence with the subject content activities of an academic course in Cultural Studies, thus fostering both subject and generic competencies relevant for translation and interpreting students We shall discuss the students’ results of the pre course and post course Leadership Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence questionnaire on their EI skills as well as the results from two relevant questionnaires prepared for the purpose of this paper research, on the effects of the emotional activities implemented at the translation and interpreting courses and answered anonymously by the fourth-year students who attended the Course in the summer semester 2023. In order to check the relevance of the implemented EI activities in the Cultural Studies we use the Six Seconds EI Model. / Keywords: emotional intelligence, translation and interpreting, pedagogical aspects, emotion, language
ОЦЕНКА ПОЧВЕННО–ЗЕМЕЛЬНЫХ РЕСУРСОВ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ
Authors: Байраков И.А. , Чапаев Л.А. , Байраков А.Х.
Published: February 2024

В статье дана оценка характеристика использования земельных ресурсов
в агропромышленном секторе Чеченской Республики. Оценка проведена по
категориям земель и характеру их использования в сельском хозяйстве.
РОЛЬ ТУРИЗМА В РАЦИОНАЛЬНОМ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИИ ПРИРОДНЫХ РЕСУРСОВ ДЛЯ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ГОРОДА ХОЙ
Authors: Кагерманова З.С.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматриваются вопросы использования социально-экономических предпосылок для сохранения и возрождения исторического города Хой, расположенного на территории Чеченской Республики. А также создания и реализация проекта для устойчивого развития города.
ТЕХНОЛОГИЯ ПРОБЛЕМНОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ КАК ПРИОРИТЕТНОЕ НАПРАВЛЕНИЕ В МЕТОДИКЕ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ГЕОГРАФИИ
Authors: Джамалдиева Э.А. , Солтахмадова Л.Т.
Published: February 2024

Проблемное обучение формирует интерес к учению, развивает инициативу ученика в познании, способствует пониманию внутренней сущности явлений и процессов, формирует умение видеть проблему. География – одно из самых увлекательных направлений в школьной программе. Эффективность обучения в данном курсе может быть достигнута, если учебный процесс будет ориентирован на развитие мышления учащихся, на формирование их познавательной самостоятельности с помощью проблемного обучения.
ВЛИЯНИЕ КЛИМАТИЧЕСКИХ ИЗМЕНЕНИЙ НА ДЕФЛЯЦИОННЫЕ ПРОЦЕССЫ В СЕВЕРО-ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ НИЗМЕННОСТИ
Authors: Байраков И.А.
Published: February 2024

Природные пастбищные и сенокосные экосистемы Притерского песчаного массива занимают около 400 тысяч гектаров, в голоцене здесь плескались воды Каспия, территория претерпела несколько трансгрессий и перераспределений морских осадков, сформировалась аккумулятивно-морская низменная равнина с характерным залеганием
пород и песчаных наносов, которые стали основой формирования супесчаных и песчаных почв.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ РАСТИТЕЛЬНОСТИ АРИДНЫХ ЗОН В УСЛОВИЯХ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ КЛИМАТА И АНТРОПОГЕННОГО ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ
Authors: Банкурова Р.У. , Басханова М.М.
Published: February 2024

Рассмотрены особенности трансформации растительности аридных зон в условиях изменения климата и антропогенного воздействия. Определена роль растений аридных зон в оказании экосистемных услуг. Обозначены механизмы адаптации растений к изменяющимся климатическим условиям.
КУЛЬТУРА ПИТАНИЯ КАК ОСНОВА ГАСТРОНОМИЧЕСКОГО ТУРИЗМА И УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ РЕГИОНА
Authors: Анохина О.Н. , Науменко Е.А.
Published: February 2024

В данной статье описано влияние различных факторов на культуру питания населения в Калининградской области. Отмечены исторические и географические особенности региона. Также приводится статистика приготовления традиционных рыбных блюд в кафе и ресторанах Калининградской области. Описаны направления гастрономического туризма и их влияние на устойчивое развитие региона.
РАСПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ ВИДОВ РАСТЕНИЙ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ ПЛОЩАДКИ КАРБОНОВОГО ПОЛИГОНА ПО ФЛОРИСТИЧЕСКИМ РАЙОНАМ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ И ПРОБЛЕМА ИХ ОХРАНЫ
Authors: Ирисханова З.И. , Бекмурзаева Р. Х. , Хастамирова И.А.
Published: February 2024

В настоящем сообщении даны анализ распределения видов по флористическим районам Чеченской Республики и проблема охраны исследуемых видов растений центральной площадки карбонового полигона «WAY CARBON» (окрестностей села Хой Веденского района Чеченской Республики). Реликты – это отличительные популяции или виды, которые обычно невелики по размеру или сильно ограничены в географическом ареале. Эндемичные виды – это виды, обитающие только в одной географической области на Земле. Эта географическая область может быть размером с континент или маленькой, как остров. Данные получены в результате проведенных полевых исследований, изучения гербарного материала и литературных данных.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ГЛОБАЛЬНОГО ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ КЛИМАТА НА ЗДОРОВЬЕ ЧЕЛОВЕКА
Authors: Кобилов Э.Э. , Батиров Х.Ф. , Тухтаев М.К.
Published: February 2024

Климат Средней Азии считается континентальным и засушливым. Отсутствие естественных преград к северу и западу от него позволяет беспрепятственно проникать воздушным массам с севера, северо-запада и Запада. Он достигает южных частей страны и вызывает там сильные морозы. Отсутствие естественных преград на севере и западе позволяет воздушным массам, идущим с севера, северо-запада и Запада, беспрепятственно проникать внутрь.
Зимний сезон - самый важный, характерный для среднеазиатского климата: обилие солнечных дней, жара климата, засуха отчетливо видны на равнинах, занимающих основную часть страны. За счет этого солнце долго освещает и согревает его. Но из-за того, что территория Узбекистана протянулась с севера на юг на 925 км, солнечный свет не падает одинаково во всех его частях. Если в северной части летом (22 июня) солнце падает, образуя угол 71 -72°, то в южной - 76°. Следовательно, если на севере солнце светит 2500-2800 часов в год, то на юге оно светит 3000-3100 часов. Поэтому Узбекистан называют “солнечной страной” и в течение года на каждый см2 поверхности получает от солнца 130 ккал излучения (тепловой энергии) на севере и 160 ккал на юге.
Объем солнечной энергии, поступающей на территорию Узбекистана в среднем за год, равен 30 млрд. тонн угольного эквивалента. Среднегодовая температура по распределению тепла на территории страны составляет +10,8° C в Нукусе, +11,9° C в Ташкенте и +17,0° C в Термезе. Лето в Узбекистане сухое и жаркое, в равнинной его части средняя температура июля достигает +26 +30°С, а на юге достигает +31 +32°С. Поверхность Песков прогревается до +75 +80°С при самой высокой температуре +44°С в Ташкенте и до +50°С в Термезе.
В зимние месяцы средняя температура перемещается с северо-запада (-10-11° C в Устюрте) на юго-восток (+0,9° C в Ташкенте, +0,3° C в Самарканде, +2,8°C в Термезе). В Сурхандарье - до 20° С, в Ташкенте - до 30° С, в Устюрте-до 38 ° С. Между тем, дисперсные частицы пыли в атмосфере оказывают серьезное влияние на здоровье человека. В результате было обнаружено, что частицы пыли могут оказывать болезнетворное действие, если пациенты с аллергическим заболеванием - бронхитом, воспалением легких - вдыхают текущий воздух.
ОВОЩНЫЕ КОРНЕПЛОДЫ И ПИТАНИЕ ЧЕЛОВЕКА В УСЛОВИЯХ ГЛОБАЛЬНОГО ПОТЕПЛЕНИЯ
Authors: Батиров Х.Ф. , Кобилов Э.Э. , Ашурмахматов С.И.
Published: February 2024

В статье приводятся сведения о роли и особенностях рационального питания людей, которое связано с бесперебойным обеспечением в течение года сбалансированными по белку, витаминам, углеводам и т.д. продуктами не только за счет хлеба и хлебобулочных изделий, но и излюбленных плодовых, овощных и других культур. Авторы делают весьма логичные выводы, что двулетние овощные культуры занимают особую роль в питании населения, которые, как считают авторы, при орошении формируют 2-3 урожая в год.
Cocriando com o Boi da Floresta: design para autonomia e superação da sazonalidade da produção artesanal
Authors: Coelho Priscila Penha , Lagares Izidio Luiz Claudio , Noronha Raquel Gomes Noronha , Santos Marcela Abreu Santos , Oliveira Maria Tereza Rodrigues Oliveira
Published: February 2024

O artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo produzir alternativas para a autonomia e sustentabilidade econômica de um grupo de Bumba Meu Boi do Estado do Maranhão. A partir de uma visão crítica sobre a cocriação, a produção e circulação de produtos artesanais, a pesquisa-ação empreendida utiliza ferramentas de cocriação para chegar a produtos possíveis de serem produzidos pelo grupo, que ficam ociosos da prática do bordado durante o segundo semestre do ano, muitas vezes em situação de vulnerabilidade econômica e social. A cocriação realizada aconteceu a partir de oficinas e usos de ferramentas, e como resultados da pesquisa, além dos produtos cocriados, traz a reflexão por meio de triangulações, envolvendo o percurso metodológico, as falas dos copesquisadores e a teoria acionada, gerando uma reflexão sobre o tema.
Bromélias fibrosas utilizadas como fonte de matéria-prima por comunidades tradicionais da América Latina: uma revisão
Authors: Bastian Eduarda , Dias Blanco Graziela , Leonhardt Romanowski Luciele , Hanazaki Natalia
Published: February 2024

O Design Sustentável inclui uma abordagem holística que leva em consideração todo o ciclo de vida de um produto ou sistema, desde a sua origem até o descarte. Tal abordagem possui paralelos com os saberes e práticas desenvolvidas por comunidades tradicionais da América Latina. Entre as famílias botânicas utilizadas para tais fins, Bromélias tem sido amplamente descrita em diferentes locais. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão bibliográfica exploratória de estudos que apresentam e descrevem o uso de fibras foliares de diferentes espécies de bromélias por comunidades tradicionais da América Latina. A partir da análise de 19 trabalhos selecionados, foram identificados diversos usos tradicionais de 17 espécies de Bromélias, sendo Aechmea magdalenae, Bromelia hieronymi e Neoglaziovia variegata as espécies mais citadas. O uso de bromélias por comunidades tradicionais na América Latina apresenta grande relevância cultural e econômica, e um importante exemplo de sustentabilidade cultural que deve ser preservada.
PROJETO EM JOALHERIA SUSTENTÁVEL: USO DE PRÁTICAS E MATERIAIS ALTERNATIVOS
Authors: Kuhl Cidade Mariana , Palhano Ana Paula , Steiger Mai Tayná
Published: February 2024

O crescente consumo mundial, atrelado ao não investimento em prol da reutilização, reciclagem ou redução de materiais considerados problemáticos, tem gerado inúmeros impactos socioambientais. Os materiais problemáticos, sem um destino adequado, são responsáveis pelo acúmulo de lixo, erroneamente destinados a aterros sanitários e demais locais inapropriados. Neste contexto, a borracha utilizada em câmeras de pneus de bicicleta, denominada elastômero EPDM, tornou-se um desses detritos. Em contrapartida ao descarte, o design surge como uma alternativa no projeto de novos produtos, a partir da reutilização. Este estudo tem por objetivo contribuir com o pensar sustentável, bem como ressignificar o uso de materiais e conceitos de criação na joalheria, uma área que normalmente utiliza materiais e técnicas tradicionais. Para isso, aliou-se a esta pesquisa, um processo tecnológico de fabricação: o corte a laser CO2, no projeto de um anel de prata e borracha reutilizada, inspirado na performance Hakanaii.
COLEÇÃO "HORIZONTES": UMA EXPERIÊNCIA EM DESIGN SOCIAL
Authors: Xavier Praia Gabriel , Tavares Ninon Rose , Miranda Heloisa de Morais , Vieira Marco Antônio
Published: February 2024

O artigo relata o processo de criação de uma coleção de acessórios de moda realizada por alunos da Universidade do Estado do Pará - UEPA, em conjunto das participantes do projeto “Eu me importo”, do Núcleo de Atendimento Especializado da Criança e do Adolescente ─ NAECA. A oficina tem como objetivo trazer uma possível fonte de renda para as famílias. Como resultado, a coleção possui quatro linhas que buscam retratar a essência do NAECA e de seu projeto.
TENSEGRIDADE E CRUZAMENTOS – PRINCÍPIOS DO DESIGN DA NATUREZA
Authors: Ribeiro da Rocha Alves Christine , De Leles Ferreira Filho Anésio
Published: February 2024

Trata-se de um relato de parte de uma investigação sobre o design da natureza cujo conteúdo completo faz parte do projeto Curva Omnidirecional. Em tal projeto buscou-se identificar princípios norteadores do design da natureza, por meio de uma metodologia iniciada pela observação das estruturas naturais seguida por fundamentação teórica de caráter multidisciplinar e experimentos visando comprovar qualidades estruturais relacionadas ao princípio estudado. A tensegridade é um desses princípios. Ele será abordado em detalhes nesse artigo. Ele se refere ao equilíbrio das forças contrárias que atuam dentro de qualquer sistema e ou estrutura natural, sendo responsável por conferir, tanto às obras da natureza quanto às construções humanas os seguintes atributos: resistência, economia e leveza e estabilidade. Tais qualidades, bem como outras exclusivas das nossas estruturas, foram verificadas em nossos experimentos, comprovando o quão profícuo tal abordagem bioinspirada pode ser para o ideal da projetação sustentável.
A REVIEW ON CONSUMER INCLINATION TOWARDS IMITATION JEWELLERY
Authors: Dr. S. S. Ramya
Published: February 2024

This study is undertaken analyse the inclination of imitation jewellery and their satisfaction level towards price, variety, quality and convenience therefore keeping now in mind, some objective were framed and also the study was carried, supported the objectives. The data is collected through questionnaire, as it is the most accessible way for the experimenter as well as the replier. The collected date was analysis by using chance system chance was calculated by taking the number of replier for a particular parameter against the total number of repliers. The Chi-square test is used in this study to find out whether there is any significant association between the particular factors and source of mindfulness and family income per month and quantum spent on imitation jewellery per time. The average ranking analysis is used to analyses the opinion given by the repliers for important factors, the weights has been given to each factors and total scoring are calculated, The average score analysis deals with consumer position of satisfaction towards price, variety, quality and vacuity of imitation jewellery. Hence the manufacturer has to introduce imitation jewellery to satisfy the need of consumers at all level of income. The manufacturers should keep an eye on quality and see that delivery schedules are kept. The beautiful designs and the equally beautiful materials with which they are made and most importantly the economical cost make imitation jewellery the most wanted item on anybody shopping list. All this keeps the fires burning in the imitation jewellery industry and helps in bringing out new and improved beautiful works of art in imitation jewellery.
KEY WORDS: Imitation jewellery, trends, inclination, variety, design, price and availability
Escritoras contra la violencia de género. Propuesta didáctica para el aula ELE
Authors: Devo Colis Alba
Published: February 2024

El aula es un espacio para la educación en donde más allá de la enseñanza del contenido se busca inculcar en el estudiante valores y actitudes que lo conviertan en un motor del cambio social. Una de las problemáticas más urgentes en la agenda social del mundo hispano es la violencia de género. Para generar un cambio, se necesitan llevar a cabo dos procesos imprescindibles: sensibilización y prevención de la violencia de género. El primero trae a la luz el fenómeno de la violencia contra la mujer para que se conozcan y comprendan sus causas y efectos. El segundo busca actuar sobre las causas antes que en los efectos. El presente artículo lleva a cabo una propuesta didáctica para el aula ELE de nivel avanzado como parte de la enseñanza de cultura del mundo hispano. Dicha propuesta busca sensibilizar y prevenir contra la violencia de género a partir de actividades crítico-comunicativas basadas en cuentos de cuatro escritoras de habla hispana, Andrea Jeftanovic, Teresa Dey, Emilia Pardo Bazán y Mariana Enríquez. El diseño de las actividades se desarrolla a partir de la metodología hermenéutica y el aprendizaje activo. El aprendizaje activo se utiliza para crear actividades dinámicas, en las que el alumno sea partícipe de su propio aprendizaje y lograr que este sea significativo. La hermenéutica busca llevar al estudiante a la reflexión de la violencia de género, mediante una reconfiguración de las ideas y valores planteados por los cuentos para incidir en la lucha contra la violencia de género.
Lectura y Escritura Disciplinar: Experiencia de Diseño Instruccional de un Curso MOOC
Authors: Ariza Pinzón Vicky , Olguín Díaz Rosalba Leticia , Sánchez Hernández Samuel
Published: February 2024

En esta investigación se presentan los principios del diseño instruccional para la organización de un curso MOOC sobre habilidades de literacidad académica en una universidad pública de México para llevar a cabo el proceso de admisión y formación en algunas habilidades intelectuales requeridas en la universidad. El objetivo de este estudio es doble. El primero es mostrar el procedimiento de diseño de un curso MOOC enfocado en el desarrollo de habilidades de literacidad académica masiva en línea. El segundo es evaluar la pertinencia de dicho curso desde la perspectiva de 21,282 estudiantes que concluyeron el curso y participaron en este estudio. El diseño del curso estuvo guiado a partir de la integración de la pedagogía de género de la escuela de Sídney y de los modos de interacción del modelo tMOOC. Para abordar su evaluación se siguieron estrategias cualitativas y cuantitativas. Para ello, se utilizaron dos instrumentos: el foro de dudas dentro del curso MOOC, y la encuesta de salida al finalizar todos los contenidos del curso. Se realizó un análisis temático para las respuestas abiertas de la encuesta y una escala nominal para las respuestas cerradas. Los resultados destacan el impacto que tiene el carácter recursivo de las tareas en la percepción de los alumnos sobre lo que implica leer y escribir en la universidad. También se destaca la relevancia de la presencia del maestro en los videos como elemento indispensable para favorecer el aprendizaje de la escritura en un curso MOOC. Por su parte, la autogestión, el trabajo en pares y la logística del curso representan los mayores desafíos en un curso masivo de escritura en línea. Este trabajo contribuye con las pautas para la planificación de cursos de escritura a gran escala y su sistematización para la investigación.
The impact of political, military, and social factors on the repositioning of Belarus within the regional security architecture
Authors: Olędzka Justyna , Polovyi Taras
Published: February 2024

The next phase of Russian aggression against Ukraine demonstrated that despite lacking a large military, territorial, population, or raw material potential, Belarus could play a significant role in the project to construct a new regional, continental, and even global security architecture. The purpose of this article is to discuss the problem of repositioning Belarus, which was affected not only by the multidimensional change in Belarusian-Ukrainian relations as a result of the war but also by long-term efforts to elevate Belarusian-EU relations. In this area, the fundamental research question is whether the war in Ukraine, the breach of the so-called Budapest Memorandum and the deepening of the multifaceted Russian-Belarusian integration within the Union State (including the militarisation of Belarus and the allocation of tactical nuclear weapons) will cause the projects for the redefinition of Belarus-EU relations (which are instrumental in reducing the intensity of political turbulence in the region) to disappear from the EU diplomatic agenda for a long time, with a direct negative impact on the future of European security. The article verifies the hypothesis that due to the specificity of the Belarusian authoritarian model, despite the systematically deepening Russian-Belarusian integration and the ever-expanding sanctions policy towards Belarus, (2) due to the shape of Belarusian-Ukrainian relations after 2014 and the periodically satisfactory Belarusian-EU relations, (1) there are still prospects for Belarus to pursue foreign policy diversification and repositioning of the European vector in it.
Armed conflicts and state security through the prism of the war in Ukraine
Authors: Kopczewski Marian
Published: February 2024

In recent years, we have seen a wide range of forms of armed conflict, varying in scale, intensity, complexity, and duration, blurring the lines between war and peace. These and other conditions were the reason for undertaking research aimed at identifying scenarios for the development of the international security situation and scenarios for the use of the Polish Armed Forces in relation to threats of a military nature in our country’s neighbourhood, in the region, and across the world. With this in mind, while conducting research on the above-mentioned issues, the article focused attention on a research problem which took the form of a question: How does the development of military threats and potential armed conflicts, including the one in Ukraine, affect the shaping of state security? The hypothesis took the form of an assumption that military threats and, consequently, armed conflicts are one of the main determinants of shaping state security. In the face of the threat of an armed conflict, states take actions to ensure their security, in particular, political, organisational, and modernisation activities, and above all, to increase their defence potential in view of war. The research was conducted in military universities, and the general population (N) included research and teaching staff. The research tool was a questionnaire posted on the MS Teams online platform, which is also used to educate students at military universities.
Polish-American cooperation to support Ukraine after Russian aggression in 2022
Authors: Jureńczyk Łukasz
Published: February 2024

The article analyses and evaluates Polish-American cooperation in support of Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale aggression in 2022. It answers the question regarding the importance of Polish-American cooperation in supporting the Ukrainian state and society. It assumes that Polish-American cooperation plays a key role in the areas of military and non-military assistance for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Both countries are among the main donors of military equipment to Ukraine, which is delivered via the territory of Poland. In addition, they put great pressure on European countries to increase military support to Ukraine. Polish-American cooperation in non-military areas is also of great importance. Poland’s aid for Ukrainian refugees is crucial, and the US is involved in its delivery and financing. The US, in turn, is of paramount importance in imposing sanctions on Russia to force it to stop its aggression and in providing economic assistance to Ukraine. Poland participates in the sanctions system and strives to make them as severe as possible. Another area of Polish-American cooperation is LNG trade, which allows Poland, and potentially also other CEE countries, including Ukraine, to secure natural gas supplies after abandoning imports from Russia. During the research, interviews with American scientists and experts were conducted, and the method of analysing the content of text sources was used.
Effect of combination of molnupiravir with clarithromycin on blood biomarkers in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19
Authors: Gonda Kenji , Hai Takeshi , Suzuki Kouichi , Morooka Kazuki , Ozaki Akihiko , Kono Koji , Takenoshita Seiich
Published: February 2024

Background: Molnupiravir is a type of medication used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, no evidence regarding the therapeutic effect of molnupiravir combined with clarithromycin (CAM) on blood biomarkers is available.
Methods: Of the 156 rehabilitation patients, 124 patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 were treated with molnupiravir. Among these 124 patients, 54 were treated with CAM. The remaining 28 rehabilitation patients were negative for COVID-19. Blood biomarkers were assessed after administration of molnupiravir in patients receiving molnupiravir plus CAM or molnupiravir alone.
Results: Among the measured blood biomarkers, lactate dehydrogenase, potassium, white blood cells, C-reacted protein, neutron–lymphocyte ratio, fibrin degradation product, and prothrombin time–international normalized ratio values were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the molnupiravir alone group than in the molnupiravir plus CAM group, and lymphocytes were significantly lower (P < 0.05) on day 5 after admission. In the molnupiravir plus CAM group, immunoglobulin (Ig) A levels increased and soluble interleukin 2-receptor levels (sIL2R) decreased (P < 0.05) on day 14 after admission. In addition, COVID-19-negative patients had higher IgA levels and lower sIL2R levels compared to infected patients (P < 0.05). The concomitant administration of molnupiravir plus CAM resulted in fewer sequelae after 12 months, and the incidence of venous thromboembolism was significantly reduced (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: In patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, concomitant administration of molnupiravir plus CAM showed several non-worsening blood biomarkers, elevated immune activity, and reduced post-infection sequelae.
Relevance for Patients: After administration of molnupiravir to patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, administration of CAM to patients suffering from secondary macrolide-sensitive bacterial infection was compared with administration of molnupiravir alone. D-dimer, IgA, and sIL2R are potential predictive factors of disease severity in critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Self-medication practice and associated factor among adult household members in Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Adeba Tadesse Sahle , Walle Fantahun , Melis Tamirat , Mose Ayenew
Published: February 2024

Background: Self-medication refers to the use of medicinal products by the consumers to treat selfrecognized disorders or symptoms, or the intermittent or continued use of medication is not prescribed by a physician for chronic or recurring diseases or symptoms. Globally, the prevalence of selfmedication is estimated to be around 27 – 99.4% according to different studies.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess self-medication practice and associated factors among adult household members of Gubre town from April 28 to June 27, 2022. Data collection from 399 households was conducted by means of a systematic random sampling technique using a pre-tested questionnaire.
Result: Among 398 respondents, 113 (28.4%) of them were found to practice self-medication. Two hundred and forty-three (61.05%) participants reported to have fallen sick in the 2 weeks before the survey. Being married (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.599, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09 – 2.621), being literate (AOR = 1.672, 95% CI: 1.032 – 2.01), perceiving self-medication as an acceptable practice (AOR = 1.652, 95% CI: 1.32 – 1.887), peer influence (AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.304 – 2.321), and access to medical information (AOR = 1.452, 95% CI: 1.263 – 1.570) were significantly associated with self-medication practice.
Conclusion: Nearly a quarter of the study participants practice self-medication. Being married, being literate, perceiving self-medication as an acceptable practice, peer influence, and access to medical information were significantly associated with self-medication practice.
Relevance for Patients: Tailored interventions designed by policymakers, program designer, and implementers should aim to reduce or eliminate non-prescribed drug use among the community through the education on the impact of self-medication on individual health.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Penerimaan Pengguna Aplikasi STIKez Peduli Berbasis Android
Authors: Sigit Nanta , D.K Bhre Diansyah
Published: February 2024

All walks of life, of course, prioritize the availability of information technology today. Availability of technology is necessary to complete every task or job in all aspects of human labour. According to information gathered, the residents of Sukosari Hamlet are still not aware of the importance of health, especially amid the current Covid pandemic. As a result, the "STIKez Peduli" health information system application was developed for Android. In addition to disease information regarding the definition, symptoms, prevention, and treatment, this application also contains information on disease trends that are most common in Malang Regency. The0extent0to0which users0can accept0and understand a technology is very important for the success rate in implementing the system, and user acceptance is always related to the implementation of new systems. By using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) method and three variables of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived User Ease, and Application Acceptance, this research examines the acceptability of the STIKez Peduli application. Questionnaires distributed via social media were used for data collection. with samples taken as many as thirty0respondents. From0testing the hypothesis it is known that each of the TAM variables used, namely Acceptance of IT, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Usefulness have a positive influence, with a significant p-value <0.01.
Uso do Sisbio para sistematização de informações sobre as espécies de peixes rivulídeos ameaçadas de extinção
Authors: Furlan Gabrielli , Corrêa Boock de Garcia Izabel , Carvalho Crema Luciana
Published: February 2024

São 319 espécies de peixes da família Rivulidae válidas no Brasil e 130 delas constam na Lista Nacional de Espécies Ameaçadas. O ICMBio realiza políticas públicas para conservação dessas espécies por meio do Plano de Ação Nacional para a Conservação de Peixes Rivulídeos Ameaçados de Extinção. Além disso, conta com sistemas de apoio: o SALVE, para avaliação do risco de extinção das espécies e o Sisbio, para autorizações de atividades com finalidade científica, cujos dados dos relatórios anuais podem contribuir com informações para o planejamento e desenvolvimento de ações de conservação. Para avaliar a potencialidade do Sisbio na gestão do conhecimento para conservação dos rivulídeos, foram analisados dados de 66 solicitações e 75 relatórios no sistema, entre 2007 e 2022. Relacionamos estas informações com o PAN e SALVE, e aplicamos questionário aos pesquisadores para contribuições ao Sisbio. Registramos aumento das solicitações, que acompanha a tendência geral do sistema, posterior Ã  ção do PAN e da Lista Nacional, sendo 25% delas relacionadas a esses instrumentos e que 20% dos relatórios dispõem de informações sobre manejo e ameaças. Dos 989 registros de ocorrência do Sisbio, 71 são coincidentes com o SALVE, especialmente no Pampa e Mata Atlântica (77,5%). Nas respostas dos pesquisadores foram relatadas dificuldades no registro de informações sobre ocorrência, número de caracteres nos relatórios, instabilidades no sistema e cobranças anuais. São necessários ajustes no Sisbio e aproximação com pesquisadores para aprimorar o gerenciamento das informações sobre a biodiversidade brasileira e sua aplicação em ações de conservação das espécies.
Quelle évaluation neurologique en réanimation neurologique ?
Authors: Izquierdo Emma , Catesson Elodie , Gobert Florent , Dailler Frédéric , Ritzenthaler Thomas
Published: February 2024

En réanimation neurologique, l’évaluation clinique reste le meilleur moyen de surveiller l’état neurologique des patients et passe généralement par l’utilisation d’échelles et de scores standardisés. Ces outils sont nombreux et variés. Leur utilisation n’est cependant pas toujours pertinente et peut se révéler délétère pour le patient (surstimulation, inconfort, douleur).

Notre démarche actuelle concerne l’adaptation de l’évaluation neurologique et vise à garder la meilleure sensibilité tout en limitant les sources d’inconfort pour le patient.

Dans un premier, afin d’évaluer les pratiques des autres unités, une enquête a été réalisée au sein de plusieurs services de réanimation neurologique. Le questionnaire comprenait 2 parties : la première sur les habitudes du service en général (échelles utilisées, fréquence de cotation), la deuxième sur des situations cliniques identifiées (patient conscient, patient sédaté, patient confus, …).

Il ressort que le score de Glasgow reste l’échelle de cotation neurologique la plus utilisée, malgré ses limites et ses contraintes vis-à-vis du patient. Par ailleurs, il ne semble pas y avoir d’adaptation du choix de la cotation en termes d’outil et de fréquence à la pathologie et à l’état clinique du patient.
IDENTIIKASI KETRAMPILAN PASSING PADA PERMAINAN SEPAKBOLA DI SSB SUKABUMI PRO SOCCER
Authors: Saptiahadi Yudi
Published: February 2024

Sepakbola adalah sebuah permainan yang dimainkan ber-regu yaitu dengan pemaininti 11 orang setiap tim nya dan saling bertanding dengan tim lainnya tentunya dengan timyang dengan jumlah sama yaitu 11 permainan. Dan permainan ini di mainkan dengandurasi waktu 45 menit x 2, yaitu terdiri dengan 2 babak setiap babak nya 45 menit jadi totalnya 90 menit dan menit tambahan bisa 2 menit sampe 9 menitMetode penelitian merupaksnproses kegiatan daa bentuk pengumpulan data, analisis dan memberikan interprstasi angteerkait dengan tujuan penelitian. Pada dasarna metode penelitian secara ummu merupakancara ilmiah ntuk mendapatkan data dengan tujuan dan kegunaan tertentu. Metode penilitianyang digunakan adalah metode dskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.Dari 16 siswa yangmemiliki tingkat dasar passing dengan kategori sangat baik 7 pemain (43,00%), kategoribaik dengan frekuensi sebanyak 5 pemain (31,00%), masuk kategori kurang denganfrekuensi sebanyak 2 pemain (13,00%), dan masukkatgori sangat kurang dengan frekuensisebanyak 2 pemain (13,00%) . Rerata yang diperoleh sebesar 16,25 berada pada interval15.0 – 18.4 dengan kategori baik. Jadi, dapat diketahui bahwa tingkat teknik dasar passingadalah baik.Berdasarkan hasil dari penilitian mengenai identifikasi keterampillan passingpada permainan sepakbola di ssb sukabumi pro soccer kabupaten sukabumi yang dilakukandi lapangan Surya Kencana adalah sebagai berikut: dengan kategori sangat baik denganfrekuensi sebanyak 7 pemain (43,00%), kategori baik dengan frekuensi sebanyak 5 pemain(31,00%), masuk kategori kurang dengan frekuensi 2 pemain (13,00%), dan masuk kategorisangat kurang dengan frekuensisebanyak 2 orang (13,00%)
One and a Half Syndrome and Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia as Neuro-Ophthalmological Manifestations in Patients with Brainstem Stroke: A Case Series
Authors: Mahardhika Maghfirani Sadewa  , Celine Cornelia  , Maula Nuruddin Gaharu  , Hamdani Ismi Adhanisa
Published: February 2024

Background: Brainstem stroke syndrome accounts for 10-15% of all types of strokes, which may result in relatively rare neuroophthalmological manifestations. The aim of this case report is to report findings of one and a half syndrome (OAHS) and internuclear ophthalmoplegia in a patient with brainstem stroke.

Case presentation: First case, female, 56 years old, came with sudden weakness on the right side of the body. One and a half syndrome was found, namely when asked to glance to the left, conjugate gaze palsy was obtained horizontally, and when asked to glance to the right, there was adduction inability of the left eye (ipsilateral). Right eye abduction was normal with present nystagmus. Paresis of right central CN. VII, XII was present, along with hemiparesis dextra (contralateral). Head CT scan shows hemorrhage in pons and intraventricular. Second case, female, 65 years old, came with a protruding mouth, vertigo, and sudden double vision Internuclear ophthalmoplegia was present, namely an adduction inability of the left eye (ipsilateral) when asked to glance to the right. Right eye abduction was normal with present nystagmus. no abnormalities were seen in the primary position and when asked to glance to the left. Paresis of right peripheral CN. VII, hemiparesis and right (contralateral) hemihypesthesia was present. MRI shows multiple chronic infarcts as well as subacute infarcts in bilateral parietal and pons.

Conclusion: Clinical knowledge is necessary for topic determination, rehabilitation process and evaluation.
Graduate Social Studies Teachers’ Knowledge Base of the Curriculum Objectives at the Senior High Schools and the Domains They Emphasize on
Authors: Opare Francis , Brew Emmanuel , Kwakye Dennis Offei
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the graduate Social Studies teachers’ knowledge base of the curriculum objectives at the Senior High Schools and the domains they emphasize. This study employed a qualitative and interpretive methodology using the case study design. The population for the study included all the 15 graduate Social Studies teachers at the Senior High Schools in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Using the purposive sampling technique, the researchers selected ten (10) trained graduate Social Studies teachers out of the fifteen (15) teachers for the one-on-one interview. Qualitative data collection instruments were used in gathering data for the study. The data collection methods involved an interview guide comprising fifteen (15) semi-structured items for ten (10) graduate Social Studies teachers at the Senior High School level. Most of the graduate Social Studies teachers did not have in-depth knowledge about the objectives of teaching Social Studies in Ghanaian Senior High Schools. Even though most of the teachers touted their in-depth knowledge about the curriculum or instructional objectives of teaching the subject during the interview session, data from the observational sheet proved that as many as 7(70%) did not possess in- depth knowledge about the objectives of teaching the subject in Ghana. A few teachers demonstrated sufficient knowledge about the curriculum or instructional objectives of teaching Social Studies in Ghana. The results also showed that Social Studies teachers’ examination questions emphasize the cognitive domain even though almost all participants believed that Social Studies is citizenship education, with its focus being the affective domain. The analysis and the discussions accentuate that most of the graduate teachers engaged in the study demonstrated a very good knowledge of the curriculum or instructional objectives of teaching and learning Social Studies at the Senior High School level. From the foregoing, the researchers conclude that most participants have been trained to handle the subject. The analyses also highlight that the graduate teachers’ questions emphasized the cognitive domain of educational objectives. Graduate teachers should be encouraged to be familiar with the objectives of teaching and learning Social Studies. This is because the failure on the part of teachers to consider the curriculum or instructional objectives only militates against the successful implementation of the Social Studies curriculum in Ghana. This will go a long way to ensuring that graduate teachers familiarize themselves more with the subject's objectives for effective instruction and assessment in Social Studies
Impacts of Postoperative Enteral Nutrition and Rosiglitazone on Quality of Life Together with Prognosis of Patients with Early-Stage Glottic Laryngeal Carcinoma
Authors: Wu Jun , Cui Jiao , Li Linlu , Li Xiaoyu , Zhu Yuting , Yu Ningjing , Liu Shencheng , Sun Zhe , Zhou Lanzhu
Published: February 2024

We aimed to clarify the influence of postoperative enteral nutrition and rosiglitazone on the quality of life and prognosis of patients with early stage glottic laryngeal carcinoma. Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation was performed in the control group, while the observation group additionally received rosiglitazone and postoperative enteral nutrition. After therapy, the observation group had lower fundamental frequency perturbation and amplitude perturbation and higher harmonic-to-noise ratio and effective rate than the control group. One month after treatment, the serum levels of albumin, prealbumin, and hemoglobin in the observation group were higher than those in the control group. Moreover, peripheral blood immune markers, CD3+, CD4+, and CD4+/CD8+ levels were higher in the observation group, while CD8+ levels were lower. The incidence rate of adverse reactions was lower in the observation group than in the control group. The five-year survival rates were 77.14% (27/35) and 54.29 % (19/35) in the observation and control groups, respectively. Postoperative enteral nutrition and rosiglitazone can prolong survival, improve immune function and quality of life in patients with early-stage glottic laryngeal carcinoma, and reduce adverse reactions during treatment, which is an ideal treatment plan.
Consumption Habits and Attitudes Associated with Vending Machines Use on a Saudi Arabian University Campus
Authors: Almoraie Noha M.
Published: February 2024

Current university campus food environments, especially vending machines, include more unhealthy foods and beverages than healthier alternatives, leading to increased consumption and frequent snacking. This study examines the relationship between food and beverage consumption and vending machines, evaluates the available food and beverage types, and investigates students’ behaviors and attitudes associated with vending machines. This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and included female and male students aged 18–26 years. Most participants reported changes in weight (57%) and food habits (56%) in the last month. The most frequently purchased vending machine items were water, chips, and chocolate. Males reported consuming chips, soda, and iced tea more frequently than females. Over 60% suggested fresh salad, yogurt, granola, protein bars, and baked bread as healthier food options in vending machines. These findings can be used to develop targeted initiatives to improve the nutritional quality of vending machine products and encourage healthy food choices.
Analisa Strategi Kampanye dengan Metode AISAS "Pengenalan Pemanfaatan Pupuk Kasgot"
Authors: Assodiqin Shofwatuz Zakky
Published: February 2024

Informasi tentang pengelolaan sampah organik menggunakan maggot di kalangan masyarakat masih rendah. Sampah organik bisa mempengaruhi faktor lingkungan, penguapan aroma dari sampah organik juga berpengaruh terhadap iklim bumi karena mengandung gas methana (CH4). Kampanye yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa Mercu Buana merupakan rangkaian tindakan komunikasi pada masyarakat Pinang Ranti RT 007/RW 002 tentang Pengenalan Pemanfaatan Pupuk Kasgot. Penulis menganalisa kampanye “Pengenalan Pemanfaatan Pupuk Kasgot” dengan tahapan perencanaan kampanye khususnya strategi media desain yang digunakan. Penelitian ini, menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan pendekatan obervasi, wawancara dan kajian pustaka. Analisa yang dilakukan, mengacu pada skema kampanye dan teori DKV seperti, Layout, Warna, Tipographi dan Ilustrasi.
The mammary gland is intolerant to bacterial intrusion
Authors: Rainard Pascal
Published: February 2024

Mammals depend on the secretion of milk to rear their offspring, which exposes the organ in charge of the function, the mammary gland (MG), to bacterial threat. The essential driving force that conditions the interactions of bacteria with the MG is the abundant secretion of milk, a nutritious fluid which endows the common mastitis-causing pathogens with a doubling time of less than 30 min. From this angle, mammals rely on a potential bacterial bioreactor for the survival of their offspring. The MG is lined with a two-layered epithelium devoid of protective mucus. This means that the mammary epithelium is exposed directly to bacteria once they have passed through the opening lactiferous canal. To cope with the threat, the MG resorts to neutrophilic inflammation to check bacterial proliferation in its lumen and at its epithelial lining. Promptness of neutrophil recruitment is a necessity, which requires a low threshold of activation on the part of the mammary epithelium. Constrained by natural selection, the MG has evolved an innate and adaptive immunity intolerant to bacteria regardless of their level of virulence. The evolutionary issue has been to find a compromise between the deleterious tissue-damaging side effects of inflammation and the maintenance of the secretory function indispensable for the offspring’s survival. It appears that the MG relies mainly on neutrophilic inflammation for its protection and is regulated by type 3 immunity. Advances in knowledge of type 3 immunity in the MG will be necessary to induce immune protection adapted to the physiology of this peculiar organ.