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PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DAS INTERNAÇÕES POR ENDOMETRIOSE NO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO DE 2019 A 2023.
Authors: Merloto Lara Schiavinato , Brito Ana Clarisse Morais , Lima Yasmim Maria Barbosa Vasconcelos , Martins Júlia Galvão , Brito Rafael de Assis de
Published: September 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A endometriose é uma patologia estrogênio-dependente, benigna, crônica e muito prevalente que ocorre devido a implantação de tecido endometrial fora da cavidade uterina. Embora os muitos anos de conhecimento dessa doença, pouco se sabe sobre a sua real patogenia, o que dificulta o diagnóstico precoce, o tratamento eficaz e as notificações eficientes, em especial no estado de São Paulo, em que os números de casos são alarmantes e crescentes. OBJETIVO: Auxiliar os sistemas de notificação na disponibilidade de uma epidemiologia mais fidedigna para contribuir no desenvolvimento de políticas públicas e no seguimento dos casos de endometriose. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo observacional de série temporal realizado mediante a coleta de dados no TABNET, suportado pelo SINAN, no estado de São Paulo, entre os anos de 2019 e 2023. RESULTADOS: No período estudado, foram notificados 9.932 casos de endometriose. O ano com maior registro de internações foi o de 2023, assim como o maior número de óbitos, sendo a faixa etária com maior notificação a de 40 a 49 anos.  Em relação a etnia, mulheres brancas apresentaram um maior número de casos em relação às pretas, pardas e amarelas. O caráter de atendimento considerado mais comum é o eletivo. CONCLUSÃO: Por meio desse estudo, foi possível analisar o acometimento da população geral pela endometriose e entender acerca do tempo de internação, da faixa etária e da etnia acometidas e do caráter de atendimento mais comum.
Current Exercise Approaches for Common Knee Pathologies
Authors: Eymir Musa , Yilmaz Nilsah
Published: September 2024

The knee is a complex structure subjected to heavy repetitive loads. It is no surprise that the joint is frequently injured, prompting the need for expert advice on how to rehabilitate it. The optimum treatment of knee injuries depends on thoroughly examining the anatomy and biomechanics to identify structural and functional impairments. In rehabilitation, any intervention should be tailored based on the patient’s specific impairments to optimize functional progression and to avoid recurrent injuries. Although exercise rehabilitation for knee injuries has been well illustrated for various acute and chronic conditions, its use can be controversial in the literature. Controversies can primarily concern the type and timing of exercise performed in rehabilitating knee injuries. The most discussed issues in the rehabilitation of knee injuries are the type and timing of exercise performed. Not only does this section incorporate current exercise rehabilitation, but it gives detailing/illustrating injury spesific rehabilitation exercises. It is hoped that the reader will find these more focused, practical applications helpful.
Current Exercise Approaches in Foot and Ankle Pathologies
Authors: Kirmizi Muge , Apaydin Yasemin
Published: September 2024

The foot performs its main functions, including bearing body weight, shock absorption, adaptation to different ground surfaces, storage and return of elastic energy, and modifying its rigidity throughout gait, thanks to the arches present in its structure. In this section, the structures supporting the foot arches and their training are explained through the concept of the foot core system. The foot core system consists of passive, active, and neural subsystems. In the active subsystem, which can be developed through exercise, the specialized functions of the plantar intrinsic and extrinsic muscles are emphasized. Training of intrinsic foot muscles, with the short foot exercise being the most studied, is reported to be effective in correcting foot alignment and improving foot and ankle function and dynamic balance in long-distance runners, adults with foot and ankle conditions such as flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, chronic ankle instability, and diabetic foot, as well as in adults with normal foot posture. Moreover, for common foot problems, including Achilles tendinopathy, chronic ankle instability, and plantar fasciitis, exercise methods specifically recommended for each problem and proven to be effective are also explained. Exercise rehabilitation is considered the primary approach for the conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy, with the loading of the tendon through eccentric exercise standing out. In the rehabilitation of chronic ankle instability, strength training, balance training, and joint mobilization are prominent in the current literature, with strength training reported as the best choice for improving joint position sense. Strengthening the peroneal muscles, the main evertors of the ankle that provide lateral ankle stability, is essential in exercise rehabilitation. For plantar fasciitis, a combination of stretching and extracorporeal shock wave therapy is suggested to provide better results compared to either alone. The most studied exercises for plantar fasciitis are plantar fascia stretching and Achilles tendon or calf stretching exercises, with plantar fascia stretching suggested to be better. This section contains illustrated explanations and exercise prescription recommendations for the mentioned exercises.
Medical and Surgical Approaches in Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Yildiz Ramazan , Surmeli Mahmut
Published: September 2024

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition characterized by permanent motor dysfunction caused by a developmental brain injury. Treatment of CP focuses on managing symptoms and improving patients’ quality of life. Medical and surgical treatment approaches are tailored to the individual needs of patients. Pharmacological treatments are used to reduce spasticity, control pain, manage seizures, and treat other associated symptoms. Oral medications frequently used in SP are benzodiazepines, baclofen, sodium dantrolene, tizanidine, and other alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, gabapentin and tiagabine. Botulinum toxin (BoNT), which is one of the intramuscular medications, has an important place among pharmacological applications in the treatment of spasticity. Phenol and alcohol injections are invasive treatment methods used to manage spasticity in cerebral palsy. These are agents that create selective denervation by injecting into motor nerves or muscles. Baclofen works as an agonist of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors and exerts inhibitory effects on the central nervous system (CNS). Intrathecal baclofen is the preferred method when the oral form is insufficient or serious side effects occur. Pharmacological approaches to treating cerebral palsy are customized to the individual’s specific symptoms and needs. It gives the most effective results when used together with other treatment methods such as drug treatments, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and surgical interventions. Treatment plans require regular monitoring and adjustment and are managed through a multidisciplinary approach. Surgical interventions can be used in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP) to reduce spasticity, correct deformities such as scoliosis and hip dislocation, and increase the functional abilities of patients. Surgical options are determined based on the patient’s specific needs and symptoms. Treatment of cerebral palsy requires a multidisciplinary approach. Medical and surgical treatments are aimed at managing patients’ symptoms, increasing their functional abilities, and improving their quality of life. Treatment plans are customized to each patient’s individual needs and require ongoing monitoring. With the development of new treatment methods, more effective and innovative approaches are being adopted in the management of cerebral palsy.
Physical and Socio-Emotional Development Characteristics of Children with Special Needs
Authors: Ketenoglu Kayabasi Zehra Esra
Published: September 2024

Some of the individuals that make up society continue their lives with diff erent congenital or acquired disabilities due to their developmental characteristics. Individuals are aff ected by disabilities and some disadvantages that may arise due to movement limitation, limb defi ciency, and sensory or spiritual losses that may occur depending on the degree of these disabilities can oft en negatively aff ect their quality of life and social life. In this study, special needs are discussed and concepts such as disability, injury, risk group and disability that lead to special needs are clarifi ed. Th en the disability groups are explained. Disability groups are explained as sub-branches of specifi c learning disability, attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, mental disability, physical disability, chronic diseases, language speech disorders, visual impairment and hearing disability. In the last part of the chapter, children with special needs and their socio-emotional characteristics are mentioned.
Beyond the Mirror: Understanding Muscle Dysmorphia and Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse
Authors: Cinaroglu Metin
Published: September 2024

Beyond the Mirror: Understanding Muscle Dysmorphia and Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse unveils the intricate world of muscle dysmorphia and the perilous journey through steroid abuse. Authored by Dr. Metin Çınaroglu, this groundbreaking book delves deep into the psychological, physical, and societal dimensions shaping our perceptions of physical perfection. It sheds light on the origins, manifestations, and repercussions of these complex conditions, offering a compassionate lens on the pressures to conform to societal ideals of muscularity. Drawing from a rich tapestry of scientific research, expert insights, and poignant personal narratives, Dr. Çınaroglu guides readers through the historical context, health risks, and the powerful influence of societal and cultural norms on our self-image. This book is a beacon of hope, outlining paths toward recovery and underscoring the importance of understanding, empathy, and change in addressing body image disorders and substance abuse. A must-read for healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and anyone touched by the challenges of achieving physical perfection in the modern world.
The Role of Empathy in Leadership on Employee Satisfaction and Organizational Performance: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Vivek Mehra  , Dr Sanjay Srivastava
Published: September 2024

In an increasingly competitive and dynamic business landscape, organizations are recognizing the importance of human-centred leadership and culture. Empathy, a key component of emotional intelligence, has been identified as a vital attribute for leaders and employees alike. This paper aims to delve into the qualitative aspects of how empathy influences employee satisfaction and organizational success. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, has emerged as a critical factor in fostering employee satisfaction and driving organizational success. This qualitative research paper explores how empathetic leadership and a culture of empathy within organizations contribute to employee job satisfaction, and organizational performance. Through a review of existing literature and interviews with leaders from various industries, this study highlights the transformative impact of empathy on the workplace environment.
Reconhecimento e caracterização do consumo e usos alimentares do molusco “sarnambi” – Anomalocardia brasiliana (Gmelin, 1791) – pela população da Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís (MA)
Authors: Ferraz Fernanda Avelino , Ribas Liz Cristina Camargo , Serpa Léo
Published: September 2024

O Brasil é um dos países com maior diversidade biológica do mundo, sendo essa ainda pouco valorizada como recurso alimentar, gerando problemas de soberania e segurança alimentar. Dentre as espécies nativas de moluscos da Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís (MA), encontra-se o sarnambi (A. brasiliana). Nesse contexto, o estudo objetivou analisar o conhecimento popular e consumo da espécie na Região, gerando informações para sua valorização como recurso alimentar. Para essa caracterização, aplicou-se um questionário virtual de forma amostral a 430 pessoas (E= 4,8%, p<0,05). A maioria dos entrevistados (72%) conhecem o molusco e o consomem (62%), enquanto o termo “sarnambi” é o mais utilizado como denominação popular (78%). Já a frequência de consumo é baixa (4,6% semanal; 43% uma ou poucas vezes na vida), afetada pela falta de conhecimento de formas de preparo e pela dificuldade de encontrar o molusco no comércio local. A aquisição do recurso se dá prioritariamente em feiras de rua, mercados e peixarias, com preparo domiciliar. Dentre as preparações gastronômicas indicadas no estudo, destacam-se: torta salgada, refogados/ensopados, risotos, caldos, sopas e omeletes.
Cora Coralina: uma leitura sobre trabalho doméstico e sensibilidade gastronômica
Authors: Deodato Anna Carolina , Menezes Marcela Corrêa de
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo propõe uma releitura acerca da carga afetiva atrelada à produção doméstica de doces registrada em poemas de Cora Coralina. Ao expor a invisibilização do trabalho doméstico e a marginalização da doçaria nacional, busca-se evidenciar a exploração desse cotidiano feminino. Foi desenvolvido um aporte teórico acerca de temas como trabalho doméstico e reprodutivo, a partir da teórica Silvia Federici, e sobre a produção dos doces no Brasil, historicamente associada ao feminino.
The Analysis Study of Management, Complication and Outcome after Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Adinugroho Prasetio , Randy Randy
Published: September 2024

Backgrounds : Thyroid and parathyroid surgeries are essential in treating various endocrine disorders, including large symptomatic goiters, thyroid malignancies, and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). Thyroidectomy is widely performed for benign and malignant conditions, while parathyroidectomy is the only curative treatment for PHP. Objective : This systematic review aims to analyze the management strategies, complications, and outcomes associated with thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. It explores factors such as surgical approach, surgeon experience, and procedural complexity in influencing outcomes. Methods: The review evaluates recent advancements in minimally invasive techniques and enhanced recovery protocols by synthesizing existing literature on thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy procedures. Results: The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive preoperative assessments, meticulous surgical techniques, and vigilant postoperative care to minimize complications such as hypocalcemia and RLN injury. Surgeon experience and individualized patient management were shown to significantly influence surgical outcomes. Conclusion: Future research should focus on developing standardized management protocols to optimize patient safety and recovery, especially in the evolving context of minimally invasive techniques.
Experimental Investigation of the Suitability of Surfactants Extracted from Plant Leaves for Enhanced Oil Recovery
Authors: Kinate Bright Bariakpoa , Jacob Nmegbu Godwin Chukwuma , Wokike Samson , Nonju Godloves Tondie
Published: September 2024

The application of natural surfactants in enhanced oil recovery has recently gained popularity due to their environmentally friendly nature and low cost of production. Several natural surfactants have been extracted from plant leaves and tested for interfacial tension reduction and increased oil recovery. However, it is important to evaluate the oil recovery potential of natural surfactants extracted from plant leaves that are abundant and available in each region for easy production. This study evaluates the recovery potential of surfactants produced from Citrus sinensis leaves, Carica papaya leaves, and Garcinia kola leaves due to their saponin contents for enhanced recovery while reducing the cost of conventional surfactants. The plant leaves (Citrus sinensis, Carica papaya, Garcinia kola) were washed, dried for one week, ground, and measured in quantities of 2 grams and 4 grams. The measured quantities were added to 30 ml of hot water, stirred to mix uniformly, and then brine was added to fill up to 1000 ml in the cylinder. The solution was filtered to obtain the surfactant extract. Core samples were saturated with low salinity brine (10,000 ppm) and flooded with crude oil until irreducible water saturation was achieved. The breakthrough time and volume of water and oil recovered were measured. The brine was replaced with the extracted surfactants at concentrations of 2000 ppm and 4000 ppm, and used for flooding. The volume of oil recovered for each surfactant was measured. The results show that the Citrus sinensis surfactant had an early breakthrough at 28 seconds with 73.68% oil recovery, compared to the 4000 ppm dosage, which had a breakthrough at 34 seconds with 77.5% oil recovery. The Carica papaya surfactant at a 2000 ppm dosage had a breakthrough at 33 seconds with an oil recovery of 85%, and at 39 seconds with an 80.95% recovery for the 4000 ppm dosage. The Garcinia kola surfactant had a late breakthrough at 44 seconds with 76.08% oil recovery for the 2000 ppm dosage and 80.00% recovery at 40 seconds breakthrough for the 4000 ppm dosage. The Carica papaya surfactant provided the highest oil recovery at the lowest dosage of 2000 ppm.
R. L. Stevenson – o contador de histórias e a colheita dos sonhos
Authors: Coelho Marcia Moura
Published: September 2024

A partir do ensaio “Um Capítulo sobre o Sonho” do escritor escocês Robert Louis Stevenson, o artigo analisa as reflexões do autor sobre o mundo onírico e o processo criativo literário contidas no ensaio e tece correlações entre as ideias de Stevenson e as ideias de Jung sobre trabalho com sonhos, psique e criatividade. A relação da consciência com a vida onírica, as reflexões sobre a dualidade da consciência e a identidade e criação literária são temas abor- dados por Stevenson no referido ensaio. São ideias precursoras de uma compreensão sobre a influência onírica na criatividade análogas a concepções posteriormente desenvolvidas por Jung, sobre complexos autônomos criativos da psique, imaginação e trabalho com sonhos. Nesse entrelace de perspectiva literária e perspectiva psicológica, tendo a teoria junguiana como referência, pretendo evidenciar aproximações que o método junguiano de compreensão e trabalho com a psique têm com a imaginação literária como descrita por Stevenson.
Writing to heal: racial complex and memorialist narrative
Authors: Neves Simone Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to reflect on a Jungian perspective, the contributions of memorialist narratives to the transformation of the racial complex. We emphasize that individual memory is intertwined with collective memory and we point out the traumatic impacts resulting from the annihilation of the memories of Afro-descendants as a result of colonialism throughout our history. Thus, the novel Alleys of Memory by the writer Conceição Evaristo was analyzed, considering the symbolic-archetypal dimension present in this work as well as aspects of the author's individuation process. Her literary work, based on what she has called escrevivência, is an example of how traumatic memories, carried by the power of complexes, when re-edited through writing, can trigger psychic transformations both in the individual and the collective.
“África, o fio”: sobre a presença ancestral no inconsciente
Authors: Urpia Ana de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

Questionando o pensamento opositivo que terminou por exagerar as diferenças entre África e “Ocidente”, pretendemos: 1) fazer uma aproximação ao sentido de ancestralidade na África tradicional, sobretudo através da obra do filósofo ganense Kwase Wiredu, 2) apresentar a noção de “complexo [ou imagem] ancestral” em Jung, de modo a refletir sobre a “presença ancestral” no inconsciente junguiano e sua atuação na dinâmica psíquica. Nosso objetivo é ensaiar uma “comunicação transcultural” entre o pensar tradicional africano e o pensar junguiano, partindo do pressuposto de que há entre eles aproximações. Concluímos que uma clínica fundada no princípio da ancestralidade não nega as raízes do pensamento junguiano, ao contrário, aprofunda um aspecto da obra de Jung que à sua época sofreu muitas críticas, haja vista o olhar colonialista do mundo europeu para as Áfricas e as dificuldades da psicologia em tratar os chamados “fenômenos religiosos e anomalísticos” como “fatos psíquicos”.
Buenas prácticas de asistencia a empresas en parques industriales de ciudades intermedias de Argentina
Authors: Calá Carla Daniela
Published: September 2024

Este trabajo indaga y describe las prácticas de asistencia o apoyo a empresas llevadas adelante en cinco parques industriales de Argentina en los últimos años, identificando además algunas de sus limitaciones reales o potenciales, y los factores que explican su desarrollo exitoso, a fin de reflexionar sobre la forma en que una política pública provincial o nacional podría potenciarlos. La metodología es de tipo cualitativa, basada en ocho entrevistas semiestructuradas a referentes de parques industriales ubicados en ciudades intermedias del país y a algunos empresarios allí radicados, así como en el análisis de información secundaria sobre otros parques del país. Se han identificado acciones exitosas y potencialmente replicables en lo referente a la incorporación y formación de recursos humanos, acceso a la tecnología, prácticas comerciales, productivas, de seguridad e higiene, cuidado del ambiente y difusión. Los resultados permiten esbozar algunas propuestas de política industrial, tales como: a) difundir prácticas exitosas de apoyo a empresas en parques industriales; b) financiar la figura de un gerente administrativo; c) elaborar manuales de procedimientos y repositorios de información destinados a presidentes y gerentes de las asociaciones administradoras; d) financiar grupos de asistencia mutua entre empresas o centros de transferencia y/o vinculación con universidades; e) reequipar escuelas técnicas e incluirlas como beneficiarias dentro de las políticas industriales de apoyo; f) promover la continuidad en el tiempo de las acciones.
Oil pulling in dentistry
Authors: Yollar Elif Tuğba
Published: September 2024

All patients may not be able to correctly carry out mechanical teeth brushing methods in varied circumstances since they need for dexterity and specific motivation. On the other hand, since over-the-counter mouthwashes have various side effects, more natural counterparts are being researched. Oil pulling is an application that has been applied in India for 3000-5000 years and is good for various systemic diseases. This method, which is applied with different oils, provides various benefits to the teeth and surrounding tissues. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the research on the oils used in oil pulling and their benefits.
Determining the knowledge levels and opinions of high school students aged between 13- 17 about fluoride in toothpastes
Authors: Akleyin Ebru , Polat Yelda
Published: September 2024

Aims: Fluorine, which has been proven to be effective in preventing dental caries, is applied systemically and topically as a public health method in children and adults. Toothpastes are the most common form of topical fluoridation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of high school students aged 13-17 years about fluoridated toothpastes and the information sources from which they accessed this information.
Methods: A questionnaire prepared by us was administered to 750 volunteer high school students. In the questionnaire, demographic information, tooth brushing habits, knowledge and opinions about fluorine in toothpastes and the sources of this information were asked. In this study, percentage (%) and frequency (n) values were given as descriptive statistics.
Results: Of the 750 high school students who answered our questionnaire, 44% were female, 56% were male and the average age was 14.62 years. When the brushing habits of the students were analyzed; it was seen that 19% of them brush irregularly and 7% of them do not brush their teeth. About fluorine in toothpastes, 47% of the students had no information, 27% thought it prevented caries, 14% thought it was harmful, and 12% were undecided. When students were asked whether the toothpaste, they used to contain fluorine or not, 53% of them did not have any information, 37% of them had access to information from family and friends, 34% from dentists, 27% from social media, and 2% from school.
Conclusion: It was observed that high school students’ tooth brushing habits were inadequate and their basic knowledge about fluoride applications was weak. Within the scope of community oral and dental health, it was thought that students should be informed about the caries preventive effect of fluoride at optimum intervals from accurate information sources such as dentists and schools.
INTERNAL CONTROLS AS AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR ACHIEVING LOCAL GOVERNMENT OBJECTIVES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: SACKEY JACOB
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study was to confirm whether internal control mechanisms and the level of compliance in Cross River State local government councils are very adequate for the achievement of their objectives and goals. The research adopted a survey methodology through the use of questionnaires and oral interview to solicit for responses from staff selected from the 18 Local Government Councils in Cross River State. A purposive sample size of 36 staff was selected from the internal audit, the finance and administrative departments respectively of the Local Government Councils. The data collected was analyzed using the regression model and descriptive statistics. The regression results statistically revealed that both existing internal control system and the level of compliance with internal control principles in Cross River State local governments are not adequate to enable the achievement of their objectives and goals of the local governments. The researcher recommended the engagement of regular external consultants to review and update the internal control mechanisms used by Local Government Councils in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Harriet Bosse’s Autobiography
Authors: Ohlsson Hélène
Published: September 2024

This article is a close reading of Swedish-Norwegian actress Harriet Bosse’s (1878–1961) unpublished autobiography. The theoretical points of departure are feminist historiographical theory and historical contextualization. The purpose is to offer a counter-story of Bosse in the history of theatre- and literature research that releases her from the role of Swedish author August Strindberg’s muse and puts her career in the context of the modern breakthrough.The counter-story is about an actress who both resisted and embraced the transition of the modern breakthrough, who fought for her artistic ambitions to position herself as a diva, but in the end, was marginalized, primarily because of a combination of age, gender, and animosity. Bosse represents herself as modest, but we know that she regarded herself as an important actress in Swedish theatre history whose talent was God-given. Bosse’s specific acting style and some of her thoughts on the art of acting are also briefly discussed.
Repenser la paix et la sécurité : le multilatéralisme onusien face au genre
Authors: Saiget Marie
Published: September 2024

Ce numéro spécial propose un regard empirique et contextualisé sur les réceptions du genre, en tant qu’enjeu transnational, norme globale et catégorie d’action, par les acteurs et actrices du multilatéralisme sur la paix et la sécurité internationales. Les quatre articles rassemblés dans le numéro invitent à croiser la sociologie des relations internationales, la théorie des narratifs stratégiques, les études féministes et la sociologie des mobilisations. Ils ont en commun un fort ancrage empirique – s’appuyant sur l’importante littérature grise des organisations internationales et sur des enquêtes de terrain –, leur goût pour le dialogue entre différentes littératures et l’emploi de méthodes variées empruntées à l’ethnographie, la sociologie et les analyses de discours. Ce numéro thématique espère ainsi saisir au concret et en contexte l’émergence (I), la négociation (II) et la mise en oeuvre (III) du genre dans le domaine de la paix et la sécurité internationales.
Émotions, scandales sexuels et maintien de la paix : problématisation et publicisation de la question des violences sexuelles commises par les Casques bleus
Authors: Saiget Marie
Published: September 2024

Cet article analyse la problématisation et la publicisation de la situation des pratiques et violences sexuelles commises par le personnel de l’ONU en contexte d’opération de maintien de la paix. Analysant les dispositifs de sensibilisation déployés par les acteurs et actrices, il montre que les émotions sont des outils ambivalents de politisation. D’un côté, elles favorisent la mobilisation et la prise en charge du problème par les institutions politiques onusiennes. De l’autre côté, elles contribuent à dépolitiser le débat, en passant sous silence certains aspects juridiques et politiques controversés. Par cette recherche, l’article contribue à renouveler l’étude de la reconnaissance globale des violences sexuelles et les condamnations morales dont elles font l’objet, mais aussi la manière dont elles alimentent la crise du multilatéralisme sur la paix et la sécurité. Les opérations de paix ne sont plus seulement gouvernées par des principes d’efficacité et d’impartialité, elles sont sommées d’intégrer des critères moraux.
Documento de Aparecida: O texto original, o texto oficial e o Papa Francisco
Authors: Brighenti Agenor Brighenti
Published: September 2024

O texto original do Documento de Aparecida — que teve à frente da Comissão de Redação o então Cardeal Bergoglio — antes de ser publicado como texto oficial, sofreu ao redor de 250 mudanças. Diante da negativa da Presidência da V Conferência pela autoria das mudanças e oficiosamente do próprio Papa Bento XVI, que se limitou a “autorizar” a publicação do texto, os autores das censuras no texto original do Documento de Aparecida (DAp), nunca foram revelados. Frente a isso, o curioso é constatar que o Papa Francisco, desde a primeira-hora de seu pontificado, em seus pronunciamentos  e documentos, tem resgatado praticamente tudo aquilo que os censores do texto original de Aparecida tinham suprimido. É o “Papa do fim do mundo”, fazendo soprar desde a periferia os “ventos do Sul” no coração da Igreja como um todo. Trata-se da afirmação da tradição eclesial libertadora da Igreja na América Latina, antes sob suspeição e, agora, reconhecida e enriquecendo a Igreja inteira. Dentre as mais de duas centenas de mudanças, há umas 40 maiores e de fundo, das quais este estudo aborda 10 delas, apresentando seu teor no texto original de Aparecida, seguido das censuras presentes no texto oficial e o resgate do que foi suprimido pelos censores em pronunciamentos e documentos do Papa Francisco.
Vozes do sul na encíclica Laudato si’: Fontes e temas
Authors: Maçaneiro Marcial
Published: September 2024

Este artigo quer destacar as vozes do hemisfério Sul presentes na encíclica Laudato si’ de Papa Francisco (LS, 2015); não só indicando quais e quantas dessas fontes estão inseridas no texto da encíclica, mas como estas mesmas fontes constituem a argumentação do Papa nos principais temas, em cada Capítulo. A análise partiu das fontes do Sul citadas por Papa Francisco no texto (claramente referidas nas notas de rodapé), para chegar às fontes implícitas, incluídas na argumentação, mas não referidas: neste caso, as fontes podem ser verificadas pelo exame de autores e documentos eclesiaisdo Sul sobre os principais tópicos da encíclica. Deste modo, no presente estudo, as vozes do Sul são dispostas conforme aos Capítulos da encíclica, indicando quais são e  quê temas constroem, no texto. À conclusão, evidencia-se o quanto Papa Francisco, ele mesmo, pode ser considerado a mais forte voz do Sul, na encíclica.
Francisco e a Teologia da Cultura
Authors: Villas Boas Alex
Published: September 2024

Com a eleição de Jorge Bergoglio ao pontificado, a chamada Teología del Pueblo ou também conhecida como Teologia da Cultura ganhou maior visibilidade no cenário acadêmico teológico internacional como um ramo da Teologia Latino-americana. Seu destaque emerge da visibilidade e recepção da comunidade católica e externa, bem como dos meios de comunicação a respeito das ações, gestos e palavras do Papa Francisco. A proposta do presente artigo é identificar as possíveis influências da Teologia da Cultura argentina na cosmovisão e práxis do atual bispo de Roma.
TEKSTİL MAKİNELERİNDE BİYE APARATI İÇİN HASSAS AYARLANABİLİR BİR MEKANİZMANIN TASARIMI ve DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Arsoy Raşit
Published: September 2024

Biye dikimi için değişik genişliklerde biye aparatı takarak biye ile kenar temizleme işlemi yapılır. Biye aparatının makineye monte edilme esnasında iğne ayağına olan mesafe ayarının hassas bir şekilde ayarlanması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada, yeni bir mekanizma tasarlanarak mevcut biye aparatlarında olduğu gibi kol veya tornavida kullanmadan ayarlanabilir özel kaydırma civatası sayesinde 0,5 mm adımlarla biyenin iğne ayağına ileri ve geri hareket ettirerek yaklaştırabilmekte ve uzaklaştırabilmesi sağlanmıştır. Tasarlanan mekanizmanın benzerlerine göre daha yüksek hassasiyet, ergonomi, kullanım basitliği ve sağlamlığı gibi değişken parametrelerde daha fazla verimli olduğudüşünülmektedir. Böylece daha fazla hassasiyetle çalışabilinecek bu tasarımın kullanılması ile iş yükü ve zamanı açısından daha verimli bir çalışma ortamı sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.
MTV Brasil: repertório musical e construção de uma juventude televisionada (1990)
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Eduardo Pereira de
Published: September 2024

Objective/context: this article analyzes the construction of youth representations through the musical repertoire produced by MTV Brasil in its first year. The objective is to understand the musical segments most explored by the broadcaster during this period, as well as how to articulate their protagonism in the transformation of the “youth music” category, with a singular impact on Brazilian youth culture. mtv was a television channel aimed at young audiences, which started in the United States in 1981 and arrived in Brazil in 1990 through Grupo Abril, a national media conglomerate. The broadcast on Brazilian soil is based on the American format, showing musical videos from artists and specific musical segments, with a strong attraction for consumption in this sector of the population. Methodology: considering music as a social marker, this study analyzes the specific repertoire of musical segments and artists produced by the broadcaster as a means of identification. Therefore, an examination based on the first musical videos by Brazilian artists produced by the broadcaster and broadcast in its first year is proposed. Originality: the level of importance of certain media or media programs in the constitution of the identities of social agents, especially in the development of juvenile identities in the recent past, is only a little analyzed. Conclusions: it can be concluded that MTV operated as a musical authority for young people, acting as a curator of what they should consume to perform their youthful condition, acting as an artificer of youth. The broadcaster was based on its initial repertoire among a group of artists linked to rock music, with a strong influence on the recording industry in the 1990s and a decisive impact on Brazilian youth.
Influence of topologically close-packed clusters on the solidification pathway of metallic tantalum liquid under high pressure
Authors: Mo Yun-Fei , Jiang Li-Gui , Lang Lin , Wen Da-Dong , Zhang Hai-Tao , Li Yuan , Tian Ze-An , Peng Ping , Liu Rang-Su ,   School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China,   School of Physics and Electrical Science, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang 414000, China,   School of Computational Science & Electronics, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China,   College of Information Science and Engineering, Hunan Woman's University, Changsha 410004, China,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Published: September 2024

The main microstructures in metallic liquids (or supercooled liquids) play a decisive role in determining the final solidification pathway (crystallization or amorphization). However, what kind of microstructure plays a critical role is constantly explored and studied by scholars. Some of previous theoretical and experimental studies have suggested that icosahedron (ICO) clusters (or ICO short-range order) in metallic liquids possess lower energy than their corresponding crystals, and high abundance of ICO clusters can increase the nucleation barriers and promote amorphous transformation. Current research results indicate that the content of various clusters (especially ICO clusters) in many metallic liquids is relatively low. Therefore, it is significant to identify which microstructure plays a critical role in metallic liquids.

In this work, the rapid solidification processes of tantalum (Ta) metallic liquid under various pressure conditions are investigated by using molecular dynamic (MD) simulation, and the microstructure evolutions in different solidification processes are quantitatively analyzed through the average atomic energy, pair distribution function, and largest standard cluster analysis (LaSCA). The results show that, compared with the cluster with low content of ICO, topologically close-packed (TCP) clusters are not only more abundant but also play a more decisive role in determining the solidification path of Ta metallic liquids. At a pressure P∈[0, 8.75] GPa, the TCP clusters in Ta metallic liquid not only exhibit low energy and a highly stable state, but also are highly interconnected with each other and resist decomposition, thereby promoting the amorphous transformation of the Ta metallic liquid. At pressure P∈[9.375, 50] GPa, the TCP clusters in Ta metallic liquid are in a metastable state, many TCP clusters with high energy state can easily transform into other clusters in the liquid-solid transition process. In this stage, nucleation and growth of the body-centered cubic (BCC) embryo occur mainly in areas where TCP clusters are stacked sparsely, eventually Ta metallic liquid forms a perfect BCC crystal .
Phase-field simulation of sintering process of ceramic composite fuel
Authors: Liao Yu-Xuan , Shen Wen-Long , Wu Xue-Zhi , La Yong-Xiao , Liu Wen-Bo ,   Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China,   China institute of atomic energy, Beijing 102413, China,   Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Nuclear Energy and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Published: September 2024

Due to the limitation of existing experimental techniques, it is difficult to observe the evolution of microstructure in the sintering process in real time, resulting in a lack of in-depth understanding of the sintering mechanism of two-phase composite fuels. Therefore, it is greatly important to carry out theoretical simulation studies in the sintering process of composite fuels. In this work, a phase-field model of the two-phase sintering process of ceramic composite fuel is established, and the sintering process of UN-U3Si2 composite fuel is simulated by using this method. The simulation results show that during the formation of sintering neck, the surface deformation of the grains with higher surface energy is significant. The size of the final equilibrium dihedral angle formed by the two-phase double grains depends on the ratio of the grain boundary energy to the surface energy of the two phases. The phenomenon of large grains swallowing small grains does not occur between the two unequal double grains. Subsequently, the pore shrinkage and the properties of the trident grain boundary among the two-phase three grains are investigated in the sintering process. It is found that the angle of the trident grain boundary formed by the two-phase three grains deviates from 120°. The high-energy barrier at the grain boundary hinders the diffusion of the pore vacancies along the grain boundary, resulting in a slow shrinkage rate of the pore vacancies at the trident grain boundary. In addition, the simulation results of the microstructure evolution of two-phase polycrystalline sintered tissue with different volume fraction ratios show that the grain boundary diffusion plays a major role in the two-phase sintering process. The grain growth of the phase with a higher volume fraction is dominant, and there exists a hindrance to the migration of grain boundaries between two-phase grains. The phenomenon of grain migration exists between grains of the same phase.
A psychophysical evaluation of techniques for Mooney image generation
Authors: Reining Lars C. , Wallis Thomas S. A.
Published: September 2024

Mooney images can contribute to our understanding of the processes involved in visual perception, because they allow a dissociation between image content and image understanding. Mooney images are generated by first smoothing and subsequently thresholding an image. In most previous studies this was performed manually, using subjective criteria for generation. This manual process could eventually be avoided by using automatic generation techniques. The field of computer image processing offers numerous techniques for image thresholding, but these are only rarely used to create Mooney images. Furthermore, there is little research on the perceptual effects of smoothing and thresholding. Therefore, in this study we investigated how the choice of different thresholding techniques and amount of smoothing affects the interpretability of Mooney images for human participants. We generated Mooney images using four different thresholding techniques, selected to represent various global thresholding methods, and, in a second experiment, parametrically varied the level of smoothing. Participants identified the concepts shown in Mooney images and rated their interpretability. Although the techniques generate physically-different Mooney images, identification performance and subjective ratings were similar across the different techniques. This indicates that finding the perfect threshold in the process of generating Mooney images is not critical for Mooney image interpretability, at least for globally-applied thresholds. The degree of smoothing applied before thresholding, on the other hand, requires more tuning depending on the noise of the original image and the desired interpretability of the resulting Mooney image. Future work in automatic Mooney image generation should pursue local thresholding techniques, where different thresholds are applied to image regions depending on the local image content.
Impact of Music Therapy on Psychological Health during Pregnancy: A Literature Review
Authors: . Neha , Sharma Rittu , Dave Jahanvi
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Pregnancy is a crucial phase for maternal mental health. Pregnancy is a significant period marked by profound physiological and psychological changes in women. While it’s a time of anticipation and joy, it can also be accompanied by various stressors, anxieties, and emotional challenges. Recognising the importance of supporting maternal psychological well-being during this critical phase, researchers and healthcare professionals have explored various interventions, including music therapy. Music therapy has emerged as a promising intervention to support psychological well-being during this period. This paper examines the impact of music therapy on a pregnant mother’s mental health, highlighting its potential as a valuable aspect of prenatal care. Aim: The aim is to explore how music therapy can positively impact the psychological well-being of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: PubMed/Medline and Google Scholar were searched together recently published articles. By using key terms, music therapy, during pregnancy, and psychological health. This approach includes 11 articles (7 RCT, 3 Reviews, 1 Observational) from (2007-2021) which showed the effect of music therapy during pregnancy are included and excluded from post-partum women studies. Results: Music therapy is a cost-effective, non-pharmacological intervention, that has been shown to quantifiably decrease postpartum anxiety, pain, and depression while increasing the tolerance for pain and helping to maintain maternal and fetal parameters, promoting safe maternal-fetal bonding, and reducing blood pressure. Conclusion: This study concludes that music therapy is free of cost with very effective treatment during pregnancy to maintain psychological well-being for the mother and foetus.
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for the Protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Authors: Okusi Oluwatobiloba
Published: September 2024

No nation can exist or survive without critical infrastructure (CI), which is why a nation’s growth, development, welling, standard of living, possessions, and even governance are weighed by the kind of CI obtained therein. There are growing concerns about the need and how to protect CI from cyber threats in the 21st century era of digitalization. This descriptive survey research aims at showing how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can be leveraged for the protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI). The study relies on secondary data, which are subjected to thematic systematic review. Interpretive and descriptive analytic techniques are used. The analysis shows that leveraging AI and ML for the protection can yield huge results, as they optimize detection of and response to threats, facilitate efficient physical maintenance, optimally evaluate and manage risks, increase awareness, and simulate and train human employees in the CNI sector. The study concludes that these cutting edge technologies have more capacities and opportunities for the protection of CNI from cyber threats than other non-technological and less advanced technological mechanisms. It calls on stakeholders, especially national governments and authorities of the organizations involved in CNI, to make concerted efforts to surmount the challenges of AI and ML adoption and ensure significant protection of CNI across nations of the globe. Doing so would pave way for extensive practical usage of AI and ML for the protection of CNI.