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Ag Incorporated MoO3 Thin Films and Fabrication of Ag/MoO3/p-Si Structured Photodiode
Authors: Lavanya G. , Sivanandan N.
Published: October 2023

MoO3 have been widely investigated for their applications ranging from electronics to energy storage. Orthorhombic structured MoO3 thin films were prepared on a glass substrate. The Ag doped materials to add the MoO3 in different concentrations (1%, 3%, 5%) at Wt% with MoO3 precursor and synthesis was done using the spray pyrolysis method. X-ray diffraction revealed the incorporation of Ag in the MoO3 orthorhombic structure. FE-SEM images showed more dispersive and rod shapes than Agi-doped MoO3 and pure MoO3 respectively. The jet nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique for fabrication of n-Ag: MoO3/p-Si photodiodes makes it suitable for good response photo-detecting applications.
Formulation and Evaluation of Microsponge Gel for Topical Delivery of Antifungal Drug
Authors: Shinde Jitendra , Patel Rakesh , Shriwas Shweta
Published: October 2023

The quasi emulsion solvent diffusion technique was used to create the clotrimazole microsponges, which were eventually recognized as an efficient carrier for the topical delivery of the medicine. The characteristics of the created system were significantly affected by the drug:polymer ratio. It was discovered that microsponges made for prolonged release formulation were effective, and clotrimazole microsponges with gel produced results that were equivalent. Microsponge gel compositions that were prepared beforehand showed regulated medication release. It has been shown that microsponges can transport medications for topical antifungal therapy successfully. Given how well the formulations kept the medication on the skin, it appears that microsponge gel is a more effective drug delivery mechanism than ordinary gel.
Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Corporate Financial Performance: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Amamou Meriam
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) and how CSR activities impact a company's financial performance. We used STATA and a panel regression to analyze the data from sixty French-listed firms from 2012 to 2020. The data was obtained from the DataStream website. The results showed that CSR has a positive and significant impact on CFP. Additionally, companies that engage in socially responsible activities positively impact their financial performance. However, size and leverage have a negative impact on a company's financial performance, while market-to-book ratio, economic growth, and age have a positive impact.
Methodological Design of Risk Management and Social Responsibility in The School of Engineering of a Peruvian University
Authors: Acevedo Jesús Enrique Reyes , Legoas Rosa Maria Velarde , Torres Yuli Novak Ormeño , Medina Jorge Lázaro Franco , Robles Roberto Alejandro Pacheco , Panduro Walker Diaz , Gonzales Jose Humberto Meneses
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to design the Risk Management methodology for the University Social Responsibility (USR) process, with the participation of the administrative and teaching staff of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of a private Peruvian university as a contribution to the licensing project in 2021. The population consisted of 38 people involved in the USR process in the University’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering PE, including teaching and administrative staff. The methodology uses a mixed approach, explanatory scope and sequential explanatory design (DEXPLIS). Although very few universities apply risk management at the institutional level, the results show that it is feasible to design a risk management methodology applied to a specific educational management process that contributes to achieving institutional objectives. Therefore, it is concluded that the successful design of a risk management methodology facilitates the achievement of the objectives of the process to which risk management is applied and that risk management can have a direct impact on the licensing process by aligning the USR sub-processes with the sub-processes and indicators of the licensing process, being essential for a good design not only to know the dimensions of risk management but also to know the process applied, in this case, the process of University Social Responsibility.
Proximate Analysis of Biomass
Authors: Rajas Neha , Korde Sushant , Kate Ishita , Kale Sai , Jadhav Vicky
Published: October 2023

One of the sustainable and renewable energy sources that doesn't produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions is biomass. Using biomass energy effectively will aid in addressing issues brought on by the use of fossil fuels. The biomass has only issue of low calorific value. For biomass as a fuel the calorific value plays a very crucial role. Five diverse biomass species, such as dried Sugarcane Bagasse, Rice Husk, Cotton Waste, Mango leaves and Coal are represented in this context. Agricultural leftovers, coal, and sugarcane bagasse have all been identified through proximate analysis. In this we calculated (moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash contents). Next, a number of empirical equations with linear and nonlinear terms are used. This paper also tells about the thermogravimetric analysis method.
Wireless Animatronic Hand
Authors: Hariharan A. , Hariharan P. , Dinesh V. , Kumar R. Deleep , Jeyanthi J.E.
Published: October 2023

As a result of employees utilizing their bare hands, there are more accidents in industries every year. Animatronic hands resemble human hands and are capable of carrying out a variety of tasks that humans are unable to do. Human hands cannot readily finish difficult tasks, but animatronic hands can mimic human movements and complete them. A number of actuators and sensors make up the robotic hand, which are managed by a person's hand. The pushers control how far the fingers can move. We employ flex sensors to detect the positions. The positions and motion of the hand are reported by sensors to Arduino. The microcontroller uses a 433MHz transmitter and receiver in both transmitter and receiver side to used for transmitting the data, so it will be access in remote area. We employ servo motors as actuators by getting the position and motion from another microcontroller also attached. Two microcontrollers are interconnected with 433MHz transmitter and receiver, Transmitter and receiver for 433 MHz When sending and receiving radio signals between any two devices, RF refers to a set of electronic RF transmitters and receiver modules. The transmitter module at the transmitter end transmits the data, which the receiver module at the receiver end receives.
Current Prospects: Drug acting against resistant Tuberculosis
Authors: . Monika , Yadav Rakesh
Published: October 2023

The most lethal disease tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the risk has worsened with the appearance of drug resistance, in particular multi drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB). Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is one of the most dominant health hazard that has emerged in the 21st century. This review embrace  the drug resistance in MTB and inclusive overview of present phenotypic and molecular approaches for drug vulnerability testing, with particular attention to the methods endorsed and recommended by the WHO. “Drug resistance is an unavoidable consequence of the use of drugs; however, the appearance of multi-drug resistance can be managed by accurate diagnosis and perfect regimens. Moreover, the discovery of new chemical entities targeting specific vulnerabilities in the M. tuberculosis bacterium has gained significant attention. Various drug candidates are in different stages of preclinical and clinical development. Additionally, combination therapy approaches involving multiple drugs with complementary mechanisms of action are being explored to overcome drug resistance and improve treatment outcomes In recent years, funded collaborative efforts of researchers from academia, not-for-profit virtual R&D organizations and industry have resulted in the continuous growth of the TB drug discovery and development pipeline. While substantial progress has been made in the field of drug development against resistant TB, several  clinical trials. Nonetheless, the current prospects in drug development against resistant tuberculosis hold great promise for improving treatment outcomes, reducing transmission, and ultimately eradicating this devastating disease.
Examining the Impact of Sports Sponsorship on Fan Attitude and Purchase Intentions towards Sponsors' Products in Professional Football: A Study of the Ghanaian Fan Base
Authors: Sarpong Appiah , Zungu Nkululeko PraiseGod
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates the mediating role of fans' attitudes in the relationship between sports sponsorship and the purchase intention of Ghanaian football fans. Survey data were collected from 398 official supporter groups of Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC (Circles) and Accra Hearts of Oak SC (Chapters) using a purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather the data. The study employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to validate the model. The results indicate that sponsorship significantly influences purchase intention and fans' attitudes. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that fan attitude mediates the relationship between sponsorship and purchase intention. These findings suggest that sponsorship plays a significant role in improving the purchase intention of football fans, and the impact of sponsorship on purchase intention is strengthened by fans' attitudes. Overall, this study enhances our understanding of the complex dynamics between sponsorship, fans' attitude, and purchasing intention, particularly in the context of Ghanaian football fans. While the study provides useful findings for industrial players and practitioners, it is essential to acknowledge that this study relied on cross-sectional survey data, which limits our ability to establish causal relationships. Additionally, the current study focused specifically on soccer fans of only two Clubs in Ghana, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings to fans of other teams or sports, limiting the applicability of the study's results to a broader context.
Research on the Promotional Effect of Digital Finance on Consumption Upgrade
Authors: Zhang Jiankun , Naktnasukanjn Nathee
Published: October 2023

Owing to the deficiency in conventional financial services, the notably inclusive regulatory climate, and the swift advancement of information technology, China 's digital finance sector has ushered in a series of transformative shifts within the financial market, leveraging its distinctive innovative prowess. A pivotal application lies in providing consumers with comprehensive financial services. This paper, grounded in theoretical analysis, constructs an empirical econometric model. It leverages China 's macro data spanning from 2011 to 2021 to scrutinize the influence of digital financial development on the elevation of Chinese residents ' consumption standards. Moreover, it empirically probes into the impact mechanism. Empirical findings evince that digital finance has spurred the enhancement of residents ' consumption on twofronts:firstly, by fostering an augmentation in the consumption echelon of Chinese residents; secondly, by propelling the refinement of the consumption composition among Chinese residents.
Technical Considerations for the Percutaneous Management of Post-MI Ventricular Septal Rupture
Authors: Anbalakan Kamalesh , Yap Jonathan , Foo Jie Sheng , Yan Limin , Lee Phong Teck , Lim Soo Teik , Tan Ju Le
Published: October 2023

Percutaneous techniques in managing post-MI ventricular septal rupture (VSR) have given recourse to patients deemed at high or prohibitive risk. Given the rarity of this catastrophic complication, experience is limited. VSR anatomy – with its complex 3D shape and more emergent presentation – is dissimilar to its congenital counterparts, leading to unique imaging and procedural challenges. We review the literature on percutaneous device closure of post-infarction VSR and, using practical illustrative cases, describe a systematic planning and technical approach for performing this complex procedure.
Análise de perfil de mestrandos em face das implicações do ensino remoto emergencial
Authors: Paulino Otávio Floriano , Gomes Oliveira Elrismar Auxiliadora
Published: October 2023

No formato de ensino remoto, foi possível dar continuidade ao calendário letivo, em que as informações são transmitidas entre os docentes e discentes por meio de plataformas digitais que funcionaram como as novas salas de aula. Neste sentido, esta investigação busca conhecer os efeitos deste formato de ensino em uma turma de vinte mestrandos em ensino de ciências e humanidades. As percepções deste grupo de participantes são coletadas por meio de um formulário contendo dezessete itens elaborados em escala Likert de forma que o respondente assinala a alternativa conforme seu nível de concordância. As respostas foram inseridas no software PSPP para que se possa realizar a análise fatorial. Foram verificados quatro perfis dentro do grupo de mestrandos, sendo que o perfil com maior número de participantes é aquele relacionado aos prejuízos acadêmicos e de saúde com o ensino remoto. Também foram verificados perfis associados a coleta de dados na produção científica, dificuldades de acompanhamento do curso e falta de motivação. Estas análises despertam a reflexão para discussão de mecanismos que possam amenizar os efeitos da pandemia na vida acadêmica.
Physiological parameters of professional football players in teams of various levels
Authors: Stojmenović Dragutin , Stojmenović Tamara
Published: October 2023

Background and study aim. Soccer is a demanding sport which, in addition to technical and motor characteristics, also requires exceptional functional abilities of athletes to play at a high level. The aim of this study: 1) To analyze the disparities in physiological parameters among professional soccer players in teams of varying levels. 2) To explore potential connections between team ranking positions and the physiological attributes of professional soccer players. Material and Methods. 91 professional soccer players who compete in Serbian Super league (age 24.14±5.15) were included in the study. Participants were classified into two groups. The first group consisted of players from teams that were ranked from third to sixth place at the end of 2021/2022 competitive season (n=49). The second group of participants consisted of the players of the teams that were ranked in the last two places at the end of the above-mentioned season (n=42). Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), as well as running speeds and heart rates at first and second ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2) were obtained by performing maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test. Results. The results showed a statistically significant difference in terms of VO2max values, running speeds and heart rates at VT1 and VT2 when the top and bottom ranked teams were compared (p < 0.001). Conclusion. The results of the study imply that playing high-level soccer requires exceptional functional abilities, which go beyond technical and tactical characteristics. These exceptional abilities enable players to continuously perform at high intensities during the games in order to achieve top results. Coaches should be aware of the importance of high aerobic capacity for achieving top results, especially if the team consists of less talented players.
The impact of chronotype on VO2max in university students at two different times of the day
Authors: Khan Moazzam Hussain , Sharma Saurabh , Alsubaiei Mohammed Essa , Sahely Ahmad , Nuhmani Shibili
Published: October 2023

Background and Study Aim. To choose the ideal training or performance times, it is crucial to assess VO2 max performance across different time-of-day particular chronotypes. This study aimed to investigate the differences in VO2 max between the chronotype of university students during the morning and evening time of the day.
Material and Methods. Fifty-two university students (26 morning type and 26 evening type) with mean age 23.05± 2.07 years, weight 66.71±4.31Kg and height of 170.90±5.18 cm and BMI of 22.75±1.91kg/m2 were recruited based on the results of the Horne-Ostberg Morningness- Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQs) participated in this Cross-over study. VO2 max was measured directly by gas collected using mouth tube breath to breath through the use of the gas analyzer the AD instrument (model-ML206) with an incremental graded maximal exercise test done on the treadmill.
Results. The morning type group's VO2 max was significantly better in the morning hour than it was in the evening (p=.013), and when the VO2 max of the evening type group was measured in the morning and evening hours and compared, there was a statistically significant difference in favour of the evening hours (p=.004). Additionally, there is no discernible difference between the VO2 max of the morning type and the evening type group either in the morning hours or the evening hours, but trends indicate that the morning type group has a higher VO2max in the morning hour and the same is true for the evening type group in the evening hour.
Conclusion. The findings of this study showed an interaction between chronotype and time of the day in VO2 max. For endurance training, trainers should consider the individual's chronotype and time of the day for exercise prescription.
The effects of stance width during barbell hip thrust on power and velocity output among adolescent Silat athletes
Authors: Mohd Nasir Muhammad Zulqarnain , Md Nadzalan Ali , Nor Azmi Abdul Muiz , Adnan Mohd Aizzat
Published: October 2023

Background and Study Aim. In the physically demanding combat sport of Silat, strength and power dominate. Consequently, applying various stance widths during barbell hip thrusts may tailor athletes' lower-body exercises to individual needs. This has the potential to optimize performance. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact on performance of power, speed, and stance width among Silat combat athletes.
Material and Methods. Participants performed 10RM tests in three stance widths: wider than shoulder width (WSW), normal shoulder width (NSW), and narrower than shoulder width (NRW). This was done using a 72-hour counterbalance cross-over study design. Power and velocity were measured and analyzed using a mixed ANOVA design.
Results. The results indicated a significant main effect of stance width on power (F(2,56) = 3.086, p < 0.05) and velocity (F(2,56) = 3.683, p < 0.03) output. Both males and females demonstrated the highest power in NRW (M = 413.26, SD = 131.76; M = 239.53, SD = 111.16), followed by WSW and NSW. A strong positive correlation between power and velocity was observed for all stance widths: WSW (r(28) = 0.77, p < 0.001), NSW (r(28) = 0.79, p < 0.001), and NRW (r(28) = 0.89, p < 0.001). NRW was associated with superior power production, while WSW facilitated higher velocity.
Conclusion. The results of this study demonstrate the importance of considering a variety of stance width techniques during exercise due to their effects on power and velocity during the barbell hip thrust exercise. Coaches can tailor training programs with a velocity-targeted strength and conditioning approach to enhance performance and competitiveness. Further research should investigate different athlete groups and age levels to refine training methodologies.
El Secretariado Nacional de las Congregaciones Marianas españolas y su «Boletín»
Authors: García-Ocón Jorge
Published: October 2023

A partir de 1919 existió el deseo por parte de la Compañía de Jesús de potenciar la colaboración entre las Congregaciones Marianas españolas, estuvieran dirigidas por jesuitas o no. Este esfuerzo sufrió un paréntesis en los años 30 y fue recuperado tras la guerra. Uno de los frutos fue la creación del Secretariado Nacional de las Congregaciones Marianas españolas, cuyos fines eran ayudar en la colaboración entre congregaciones, orientar a sus directores en su funcionamiento y motivar para un mejor cumplimiento de su carisma. Como órgano de prensa, el Secretariado publicó un Boletín, escasamente analizado, que hoy constituye una fuente indispensable para el estudio de las Congregaciones. Con el objeto de facilitar dicho estudio, se ha realizado un análisis de su contenido entre 1940 y 1959, atendiendo a la importancia dada a los diferentes temas tratados, así como su frecuencia y ubicación cronológica.
Prediction of hotspots pattern in Kalimantan using copula-based quantile regression and probabilistic model: a study of precipitation and dry spells across varied ENSO conditions
Authors: K. Najib Mohamad , Nurdiati Sri , Sopaheluwakan Ardhasena
Published: October 2023

Hotspots in Kalimantan are significantly correlated with local and global climatic conditions. These hotspots have been represented in previous explorations using copula-based mean regression technique. However, this study focused on advancing hotspots model through the use of copula-based quantile regression. Probabilistic method was also introduced to depict the characteristics of hotspots in Kalimantan. To achieve this objective, the technique of the inference of functions for margins was applied. Several copula functions, including Gumbel, Clayton, Frank, Joe, Galambos, BB1, BB6, BB7, and BB8, were meticulously chosen. The selection of the most suitable copula was based on the results of the Anderson-Darling and Cramer-von Mises hypothesis tests. The results showed that the combination of quantile and mean regression yielded satisfactory results. Moreover, an uncertainty range was established by assessing the outermost quantile, which aided the assessment of the reliability of estimated hotspots. Probabilistic model introduced a fresh viewpoint to modeling process. Instead of forecasting an exact value, model estimated the probability of hotspots occurrences based on specific climatic conditions. Among the three scenarios examined, precipitation-based model showed an average accuracy of 89.7%, while dry spells-based outperformed the value with a score of 90.3%. After evaluating the results from both regression and probabilistic model, dry spells-based method outperformed precipitation-based. On the other hand, precipitation-based performed better in capturing certain minor details compared to dry spells-based model.
Ensino de física mediado pelo Machine Learning: O caso do pêndulo simples
Authors: Prates José Humberto de Souza , Costa Camila Schneider Loureiro da , Pessoa Elisa Fernanda Gurriti , Mattedi Guilherme do Prado , Monteiro Henrique Baleeiro , Jesus José Victor Brito de , Namioka Junior Luiz fernando Yano , Huoya Marçal Santos , Matui Yumi Alves
Published: October 2023

Em uma era onde a prevalência de dados se faz marcante, a importância da adoção de técnicas computacionais avançadas, como a inteligência artificial e o aprendizado de máquina, torna-se fundamental no processo de formação dos físicos de amanhã. Este artigo introduz uma abordagem inovadora para o ensino de física, incorporando o aprendizado de máquina ao estudo clássico do pêndulo simples. São introduzidos os conceitos das técnicas de aprendizado de máquina e coletado um conjunto amplo de dados por meio da observação acurada do movimento do pêndulo em diferentes condições iniciais. A partir desses dados, é empregado um algoritmo de regressão para criar um modelo do sistema do pêndulo com índices estatísticos satisfatórios. Este modelo pedagógico se contrasta com os métodos tradicionais de ensino de física e abre um novo horizonte para a compreensão do que significa o ensino de física na era da informação.
Health conditions and workload burden among informal caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia syndromes
Authors: Teles Mariza Alves Barbosa , Barbosa-Medeiros Mirna Rossi , Pinho Lucineia de , Caldeira Antônio Prates
Published: October 2023

Abstract Objective To estimate the prevalence of caregiver burden and identify associated factors among informal caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia. Method Cross-sectional and analytical study with a sample of caregivers of elderly individuals receiving care at a reference center for elderly health. Caregiver burden was assessed using the Zarit scale. Sociodemographic characteristics and factors related to the health and care of the elderly person were investigated. Data analysis was performed using Poisson regression with robust variance, based on a hierarchical model, with a significance level of 5%. Results A total of 436 caregivers participated in the study, the majority of whom were female (88.1%). The prevalence of caregiver burden was 32.8%. In the multiple model, the following factors were associated with a higher prevalence of caregiver burden: age between 40 and 59 years (PR=1.20; 95% CI=1.02-1.39), being in a marital relationship (PR=1.18; 95% CI=1.02-1.36), being a child or spouse of the elderly person (PR=1.16; 95% CI=1.01-1.33), having a negative self-perception of health (PR=1.30; 95% CI=1.10-1.52), using medication (PR=1.24; 95% CI=1.06-1.45), not practicing self-care measures (PR=1.49; 95% CI=1.17-1.89), providing support to the elderly person in family integration activities (PR=1.41; 95% CI=1.05-1.89), cultural activities (PR=1.36; 95% CI=1.08-1.72), and medication administration (PR=1.13; 95% CI=1.01-1.25). Conclusion The high prevalence of caregiver burden among caregivers of elderly individuals highlights the need for specific policies for this group and represents an aspect to be regularly evaluated by healthcare professionals who work directly with people with dementia and their families.
Consórcios públicos intermunicipais de resíduos sólidos em regiões metropolitanas no Brasil: fatores institucionais contextuais de ação coletiva
Authors: Fernandes Antônio Sérgio Araújo , Sampaio Gislan , Nascimento Alex Bruno Ferreira Marques do , Teixeira Marco Antônio Carvalho , Araújo Suely M. V. G.
Published: October 2023

Resumo O trabalho tem o objetivo de mostrar fatores contextuais, a partir da Instititutional Collective Action (ICA), que influenciam a cooperação intermunicipal dos consórcios públicos intremunicipais de tratamento de resíduos nas Regiões Metropolitanas no Brasil. Os consórcios públicos intermunicipais na área de resíduos sólidos são importantes para a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (lei 12.305/2010). Com a agregação intermunicipal é possível a construção de aterros sanitários, algo que requer escala, e aí, as regiões metropolitanas, em tese, são aglomerações potenciais para este tipo de política. Para desenvolvimento do estudo foi utilizada a Análise Fatorial, e a Análise de Dados Multivariados, a partir do Escalonamento Multidimensional. O estudo conclui que os fatores influenciadores na criação de consórcios em regiões metropolitanas são: Características dos bens de transação, Características das Comunidades, Instituições Políticas e Estrutura das Relações Políticas.
Masculinización de lo público: Percepciones sobre la utilización del espacio público en universidades chilenas de la zona centro y centro sur del país
Authors: Peña Axt Juan Carlos , Boll Henríquez Valeria , Riquelme Brevis Hernán
Published: October 2023

Resumen La utilización de los espacios públicos tradicionalmente ha estado vinculada a los hombres, producto del patriarcado que ha dejado relegada a las mujeres al ámbito privado. A pesar de las importantes transformaciones sociales en derechos de las mujeres, la utilización de lo público continúa siendo masculino. Ello se reproduce en los espacios como las universidades, en las que la utilización de lo público también es masculinizada. Las universidades son concebidas como microciudades que se caracterizan por tener una distribución urbana en la que existen distintos espacios, los cuales las y los estudiantes ocupan dependiendo del género. Bajo una metodología cualitativa, este trabajo presenta resultados sobre masculinidades y violencia de género a nivel centro y centro sur en las universidades tradicionales y privadas del sistema de educación superior chileno. Además, señala que los espacios públicos dentro de las universidades son utilizados mayoritariamente por hombres y muy marginalmente por mujeres. La masculinización de las universidades no solo estaría vinculada a la institucionalidad propiamente tal, sino que además en el uso del espacio público universitario. Los resultados de este trabajo se organizan de acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos, distribuidos en tres apartados, a saber: Espacios masculinizados; Espacios altamente diferenciados; y Espacios mixtos.
Flora of Ceará, Brazil: Clusiaceae
Authors: Farias Diego Costa , Sousa Luana Mateus de , Sampaio Valéria da Silva , Loiola Maria Iracema Bezerra , Marinho Lucas Cardoso
Published: October 2023

Abstract The floristic-taxonomic survey of Clusiaceae is presented as part of the project “Flora of Ceará: knowing to conserve”. The study was based on the analysis of specimens deposited in national and international herbaria and observations of natural populations during field expeditions carried out from February, 2019 to March, 2020. The family is represented in Ceará by eight species distributed in four genera: Clusia, Garcinia, Symphonia and Tovomita. Clusia was the most representative with five species: C. ibiapabensis, C. melchiorii, C. nemorosa, C. nogueirae and C. panapanari. The other genera are represented by one species each: Garcinia gardneriana, Symphonia globulifera and Tovomita mangle. The species preferentially occur in humid environments such as Dense Ombrophilous Forest and near watercourses. Clusia ibiapabensis and C. nogueirae are endemic to Ceará, and C. melchiorii and S. globulifera are new records for the state. Only Clusia nemorosa and C. panapanari were recorded in conservations units. Identification keys, descriptions, taxonomic relationships, illustrations, and comments on the geographical distribution and phenology of the species are presented.
Flora of Ceará, Brazil: Lythraceae
Authors: Silva Maria Vitória Coutinho Cordeiro da , Souza Luana Mateus , Sampaio Valéria da Silva , Loiola Maria Iracema Bezerra
Published: October 2023

Abstract This study aimed to carry out a floristic-taxonomic survey of the Lythraceae representatives, as part of the project “Flora do Ceará: knowing to conserve”. The data were obtained via the morphologicals analysis of samples collected in the field, and collections in herbaria as well as in specialized bibliographies. In the state of Ceará, Lythraceae is represented by 15 species belonging to four genera: Ammannia (2); Cuphea (9), Lafoensia (3) and Pleurophora (1). The species were recorded in different phytophysiognomies, but they occur preferentially in the Steppic Savanna (Caatinga and/or Carrasco), in the Dense Ombrophilous Forest (Wet Forest) and in the Vegetation Complex of the Coastal Zone (Dunes and Lowland Semideciduous Forests). The taxon with the highest number of records was Cuphea campestris, which ocurrs in 26 municipalities. Eight species were recorded in ten conservation units in Ceará. Four species are endemic to the northeastern region: Cuphea campestris, C. laricoides, C. loefgrenii and Lafoensia glyptocarpa. Lafoensia glyptocarpa and L. pacari are new records for Ceará. The identification key, morphological descriptions, comments on distribution, ecology, phenology, uses, maps, and species illustrations are presented.
Capacidade de deglutição e gravidade do risco de aspiração laringotraqueal no Acidente Vascular Encefálico atípico em via cerebelar: relato de caso
Authors: Santos Sara Virgínia Paiva , Araújo Brenda Carla Lima , Sordi Claudia , Cesar Carla Patrícia Hernandez Alves Ribeiro , Andrade Daniela da Costa Maia de , Batista Thaisa Soares Caldas , Schneiberg Sheila
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Esse relato de caso teve o objetivo de avaliar a capacidade de deglutição e a gravidade do risco de aspiração laringotraqueal de uma paciente, 52 anos, com Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) atípico, com comprometimento na via cerebelar. Para mensurar a capacidade de deglutição e do risco de aspiração foram utilizados a avaliação de rotina na clínica de fonoaudiologia e dois testes clínicos validados: o Massey Bedside Swallowing Screen (MBSS) e o Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS). Após a avaliação com os testes clínicos, foi observado que a paciente apresentou capacidade de deglutição diminuída, desempenho caracterizado como patológico e de risco, com 100% de alteração no teste de deglutição de água pelo MBSS, presença de engasgo, tosse, alteração na qualidade vocal e escape anterior de alimento. Já na avaliação do risco de aspiração com o GUSS, a paciente apresentou disfagia moderada e com risco de aspiração laringotraqueal. A disfagia pode estar presente em casos de AVE com lesão anatômica comprometendo o cerebelo e suas vias, o que sugere a importância de avaliação específica da deglutição nesses casos. Os testes GUSS e o MBSS podem ser utilizados para avaliação de casos atípicos de AVE em fase ambulatorial, com objetivos de avaliar o risco de aspiração e a capacidade de deglutição.
Analysis of aided thresholds in children who have undergone cochlear reimplantation: a ten-year follow-up
Authors: Costa Lucas Bevilacqua Alves da , Vicente Leticia Cristina , Silva Leandra Tabanez do Nascimento , Alvarenga Kátia Freitas , Salgado Manoel Henrique , Costa Orozimbo Alves , Brito Rubens
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose To characterize hearing thresholds at frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz in children undergoing reimplantation with a follow-up of at least 10 years. Methods Retrospective review of medical records of children who underwent reimplantation surgery for at least 10 years. The auditory thresholds obtained in free-field pure tone audiometry with the cochlear implant were evaluated at frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz at four different times: 1 (before failure), 2 (activation), 3 (five years after reimplantation) and 4 (ten years after reimplantation, regardless of the time of use of the 2nd CI) in patients with a follow-up of at least 10 years. Results Evaluating patients who underwent reimplantation, it was observed that the thresholds of 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz were similar in the long term to those obtained in patients who were implanted only once, thus not presenting damage in the detection of sounds. Conclusion Reimplantation had no long-term effect on the hearing thresholds obtained in children who underwent this surgery due to internal component failure.
Análise de limiares tonais de crianças submetidas ao reimplante: seguimento de 10 anos
Authors: Costa Lucas Bevilacqua Alves da , Vicente Leticia Cristina , Silva Leandra Tabanez do Nascimento , Alvarenga Kátia Freitas , Salgado Manoel Henrique , Costa Orozimbo Alves , Brito Rubens
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Objetivo Caracterizar os limiares auditivos nas frequências de 500, 1000, 2000 e 4000 Hz em crianças submetidas ao reimplante com follow-up de no mínimo 10 anos. Método Revisão retrospectiva de prontuários de crianças submetidas a cirurgia de reimplante há pelo menos 10 anos. Foram avaliados os limiares auditivos obtidos na audiometria tonal liminar em campo livre com o implante coclear nas frequências de 500, 1000, 2000 e 4000 Hz em quatro momentos distintos: 1 (antes da falha), 2 (ativação), 3 (cinco anos após o reimplante) e 4 (dez anos após o reimplante, independentemente do tempo de uso do uso do 2o IC) em pacientes com follow-up de no mínimo 10 anos. Resultados Avaliando-se pacientes submetidos ao reimplante, observou-se que os limiares de 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz apresentaram-se a longo prazo semelhante àqueles obtidos nos pacientes implantados somente uma única vez, não apresentando prejuízo assim na detecção dos sons. Conclusão O reimplante não teve efeito de longo prazo sobre os limiares auditivos obtidos em crianças que se submeteram a esta cirurgia por falha do componente interno.
Parameters and types of dysarthria assessment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Rodrigues Luzimara Gláucia Oliveira , Lima Ivonaldo Leidson Barbosa , Dourado Júnior Mário Emílio Teixeira , Gonçalves Maria de Jesus
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose to identify studies regarding the parameters and types of assessment used to evaluate dysarthria in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Research strategy an integrative literature review study was conducted on the LILACS, SciELO, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, and Cochrane databases using the descriptors “Assessment AND Dysarthria AND Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis” in both Portuguese and English. Selection criteria the inclusion criteria consisted of articles that addressed studies on dysarthria assessment in ALS, written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which should be available in full, and published from 2015 to 2022. Results: out of the total of 38 studies, only 3 used a single type of dysarthria assessment. Most studies employed more than one type of assessment, ranging from 2 to 4 types. Three assessment types were predominantly used to assess the degree of speech intelligibility: auditoryperceptual assessment (31 studies), acoustic assessment (18 studies), and movement assessment (27 studies). Conclusion dysarthria assessment in ALS is conducted through various procedures and with multiple analysis parameters, notably through auditory-perceptual and movement assessments.
Scientific divulgation before the post-truth and the crisis of credibility of science in the context of Digital Humanities
Authors: Chaves Dheyvid Adriano do Livramento , Alvarez Edgar Bisset
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This article proposes to reflect, in the light of Digital Humanities, on the influence of post-truth on the credibility crisis of science. The objective is to identify the role of scientific divulgation in the recovery of science’s credibility and combat post-truth and the possibilities of using social networks for scientific divulgation by public universities. When defining itself as descriptive, the research seeks to accomplish an analysis of the benefits and contributions that can result in the contextualization of the problem with the field of knowledge regarding the Digital Humanities. The results showed that scientific divulgation through social networks contributes to combating the effects of post-truth culture and, consequently, recovering the credibility of science. Finally, it was concluded that the protagonists actors in the promotion of scientific divulgation strategies are public universities, because they have the democratization of access to knowledge as a social commitment.
Saúde do trabalhador e Atenção Básica à Saúde: interlocuções e perspectivas de cuidado integrado no processo saúde-trabalho-doença
Authors: Barros Juliana de Oliveira , Daldon Maria Teresa Bruni , Otsuka Sandy Tiemi , Lancman Selma
Published: October 2023

Objetivou-se apresentar e discutir o alcance das ações de Saúde do Trabalhador na Atenção Básica à Saúde (ABS)em São Paulo. Em 2019, no contexto de um projeto temático, realizaram-se uma entrevista e dois grupos focais com profissionais inseridos em uma Unidade Básica da região norte da cidade. O material produzido foi apreciado à luz da análise temática de conteúdo. A gestão privada de parte dos serviços públicos; o esvaziamento dos direitos trabalhistas e da pauta relacionada à saúde do trabalhador; a sobrecarga das equipes da ABS que passaram a desenvolver ações de diversas linhas de cuidado; e a questão quantitativa e de abrangência territorial dos Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador (Cerest) são obstáculos para a conformação e a consolidação das práticas de Saúde do Trabalhador (ST) na ABS. Tem-se como desafio o redimensionamento dos serviços e a requalificação das ações, considerando a interface produção, trabalho e saúde.
O “ativo” jogador e sua produção no contexto da economia política do futebol: diálogos preliminares
Authors: Teixeira Marcelo Resende , Reis Nadson Santana , Mascarenhas Fernando
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Este artigo objetiva discutir a conceituação do “ativo” jogador de futebol, bem como sua repercussão dentro da indústria futebolística. A investigação foi caracterizada como exploratória e bibliográfica. Como principais achados, percebeu-se a relevância dos atletas para a produção de riqueza na modalidade, tanto na relação clube-clube como pelo vínculo clube-futebolista, notadamente a partir da reestruturação capitalista em sua fase tardia. Por outro lado, ao cotejar o “ativo” com o conceito de força de trabalho, concluiu-se pela necessidade de se problematizar a definição contábil de “ativo” como a mais apropriada para explicar a realidade, particularmente o processo de produção de valor pela indústria do futebol.
PODE O BLUE LASER IMAGING COLABORAR NO DIAGNÓSTICO DIFERENCIAL ENTRE LESÕES NEOPLÁSICAS E NÃO NEOPLÁSICAS COLORRETAIS?
Authors: Santos Carlos Eduardo Oliveira dos , Cuenca Ronaldo Mafia , Torres Orlando Jorge Martins , Andreollo Nelson Adami , Manso Jose Eduardo Ferreira
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Imagem endoscópica aprimorada permite o diagnóstico diferencial das lesões colorretais em tempo real através do estudo da microvasculatura. Objetivo: Revisar o uso do Blue Laser Imaging (BLI) na análise do padrão dos capilares para o diagnóstico diferencial entre lesões neoplásicas e não neoplásicas. Método: Esta é revisão integrativa da literatura  que colheu informações publicadas em plataformas virtuais em português e inglês. A busca para leitura e análise foi realizada nas plataformas SciELO – Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed e Scopus.  Os descritores retirados do DeCS/MESH foram: “Blue laser imaging. Endoscopia. Cromoendoscopia, Pólipos colorretais. Magnificação” e seus correspondentes em inglês “Blue laser imaging. Image-enhanced endoscopy. Chromoendoscopy. Colorectal polyps. Magnification” com busca AND ou OR, considerando o título e/ou resumo. Foram incluídos somente os que tivessem maior correlação ao tema, e neles foi baseada a revisão com leitura, na íntegra, dos textos. Resultados: Ao final resultaram  22 artigos que compuseram esta revisão. Conclusão: BLI associada à magnificação mostrou bons resultados no diagnóstico histológico preditivo em tempo real para as lesões de cólon e reto.
Dialectics of capital circulation in the context of economic systems evolutionary dynamics
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Pleshivtseva Anna A. , Grechko Mikhail V. ,   Southern Federal University
Published: October 2023

Introduction: the article reflects the author’s vision of solving an urgent problem for modern social sciences – a systematic representation of the dialectics of capital circulation in the context of the evolutionary dynamics of economic systems. Aims: to research and systematize the main provisions of capital circulation dialectics in the context of the evolutionary dynamics of economic systems in different phase states of their existence. The set aim makes it possible to present the ontology of the research object, and to prevent distortion towards solving local scientific problems, without considering causal connections during development. Methods: the article is written in a descriptive key, relying on the cognitive potential of the dialectical system-historical method, supplemented by individual elements of the formation approach and the theory of capital circulation. Results: the work presents a system of arguments proving that to derive the process of capital circulation in relation to various phases of the evolutionary dynamics of the capitalist system is possible using the cognitive potential of the dialectical system-historical method, supplemented by certain elements of the method of ascent from the abstract to the concrete. Specific features of capital circulation process within the framework of the phase dynamics of the capitalist system evolution have been highlighted. It is argued that capitalism, as a system, has a limited resource of its being, and develops in the form of a logical chain: “the genesis of the system – the development of the system based on the deepening division of labor – the growth of individual risks – the expansion of markets – the single global market – the halt of development – the decline of the system”. Conclusions: the results systematized in this article in the future may become the scientific and methodological basis for future research works devoted to the systematic representation of the dialectic of capital in the context of the evolutionary dynamics of economic systems.
Megaprojects as an instrument of identity policy in Russian regions (the case of Universiade in Kazan and Krasnoyarsk)
Authors:   Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Humanitarian Studies of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nazukina Mariya V. , Starseva Anna S. ,   Perm State University
Published: October 2023

Introduction: identity is a significant intangible resource for territorial development, the actualization of which is possible through large-scale, high-status megaprojects. Their results contribute to the development of infrastructure, tourism, business activity and investment attraction of the territory. Such events form a certain identitarian discourse, which, due to the scale of the projects, is constructed at two levels – regional and federal. The article presents the results of the identitarian discourse analysis of the Universiades held on the territory of Russia in the federal and regional context. Aims: based on the analysis of constructed identity discourses correlation at the federal and regional levels, to determine the specificity and potential of megaproject activity as a new trend in the identity policy of the Russian Federation regions (the cases of the Universiades in Kazan and Krasnoyarsk). Methods: content analysis of the materials contained at the official websites of the regional and national executive authorities, leading media covering the XXVII World Summer Universiade 2013 and XXIX World Winter Universiade 2019. Results: the case of the Kazan Universiade showed a sports-ethnic model correlation of national and regional discourses. The sports marker is dominant in terms of the number of references in the context of national identity analysis of the Kazan Universiade, while ethnicity marker has become dominant in the discourse of the regional identity. The case of Krasnoyarsk showed a sports-natural (Siberian) model of national and regional Universiade discourses correlation. The sports marker, as well as in the context of the Kazan Universiade, prevails in the national identity discourse of the Krasnoyarsk Universiade and the “natural” marker – in the context of the regional identity of Krasnoyarsk. Conclusions: The content analysis revealed the similarity of the federal and regional identitarian discourses of the Kazan and Krasnoyarsk Universiades. The predominance of social and cultural-historical markers of identity in the discourses of the Universiades in Kazan and Krasnoyarsk has been identified. The model of discourse correlation has been termed as congruent. The differences manifested themselves in the correlation markers of the regional agenda. The research novelty lies in the development of research tools for analysing identities at different levels (federal and regional) using content analysis of news sources. The work done shows the prospects of using symbolic projects in the identity policy of the regions for building an integrated discourse of national identity.