bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Que Comecem os Jogos: um Estudo sobre a Aprendizagem Baseada em Jogos na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica
Authors: Sylvestre Daniela Rebello Pereira , Silva Gleice Neves da , Carvalho Priscila Pereira de Jesus , Sondermann Danielli Veiga Carneiro
Published: September 2024

A utilização de jogos como estratégia de ensino e aprendizagem é uma das possibilidades de ferramentas pedagógicas nos processos formativos. O artigo tem como objetivo conceituar a aprendizagem baseada em jogos e aprendizagem baseada em gamificação, buscando identificar o potencial dessas metodologias no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Para isso, foi realizada a aplicação dessas metodologias ativas de ensino na turma de Práticas Educativas em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica do Mestrado em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica no segundo semestre do ano de 2023. A apresentação do conteúdo consistiu na aplicação prática das metodologias supracitadas por meio da recriação de um jogo brasileiro, intitulado Passa ou Repassa. A intervenção pedagógica demonstrou que a aprendizagem baseada em jogos ofereceu uma abordagem atrativa, eficiente e dinâmica para a promoção do ensino e aprendizagem, com potencialidade de transformar a experiência de aprendizado em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica mais significativa e eficaz para os educandos. 
 
Palavras-chave: Metodologias ativas. Aprendizagem baseada em jogos. Gamificação. Educação profissional e tecnológica.
Remoción de los contenidos metálicos procedentes de las aguas del depósito de relaves de la Planta Concentradora Mahr Túnel - Yauli, Junín, Perú
Authors: Castillo Ungaro Ricardo , Pulido Capurro Victor
Published: September 2024

La investigación realizada en las aguas vertidas por el depósito de relave N°6 de la planta concentradora Mahr Tunel, Yauli – La Oroya, promueve el uso del hipoclorito de calcio como un agente oxidante y el cloruro férrico como un agente coagulante, con los cuales se logrará remover los metales pesados contenidos en las aguas de la relavera. Como metales pesados presentes en forma iónica en las aguas tenemos, el cobre, plomo, zinc, fierro, arsénico y cadmio, los cuales por encima de los límites máximos permisibles (LMP) son peligrosos para la vida humana y el ambiente. Las pruebas a nivel laboratorio, permitió determinar la concentración y dosis requeridas para que la remoción sea eficiente y cumpla con el Límite Máximo Permisible-Efluentes Mineros, Metalúrgicos-MINAM. En el proceso de remoción, se usó como regulador de pH la soda caustica a 26.3 ppm para alcanzar un pH de 8.6; así también se obtuvo la dosis de 65.3 ppm de hipoclorito de calcio y una dosis de cloruro férrico de 10 – 40 ppm. El uso de cloruro férrico no ayuda en la remoción sobre todo del hierro el cual se ve incrementado en el efluente final y por lo tanto, se descarta su aplicación. Finalmente, con la aplicación de la soda caustica y del hipoclorito de calcio, los valores presentes en el agua se mantuvieron por debajo del LMP. Estas pruebas pueden ser replicadas en otros efluentes de relaveras, pero teniendo en consideración las características del efluente a tratar.
Impacto del cambio climático en la producción y rendimiento de quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) en la Provincia de Azángaro Región del Altiplano-Puno, Perú
Authors: Benique Olivera Eusebio , Ojeda Tito Alfonzo
Published: September 2024

Este estudio se realizó en la provincia de Azángaro (Región del Altiplano-Puno), con base de datos de la Dirección Regional Agraria Puno, campaña agrícola 1996-1997 a 2016-2017. El propósito fue cuantificar el impacto de las variaciones de la temperatura, precipitación pluvial y la humedad relativa (cambio climático) sobre la producción y rendimiento de la quinua convencional, Los parámetros agroclimáticos fueron proporcionados por el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Puno (Estación Azángaro). Los insumos utilizados como semilla, horas máquina, precio jornal de mano de obra y, abono animal fueron recopilados del Censo Nacional Agropecuario 2012. Mediante la función de regresión lineal múltiple se explicó el impacto de las variables, utilizando Software Stata versión 16. Los resultados revelan que la temperatura optima y la precipitación mínima tuvieron un impacto positivo sobre el rendimiento y producción de la quinua. Otros factores como horas máquina y jornal de la mano obra han contribuido significativamente al rendimiento de la producción del grano andino. Mientras, la semilla y abono animal tuvieron efecto negativo en la producción de la quinua convencional.
FIGURAÇÕES DA MORTE EM “A EPOPEIA DE GILGAMESH”
Authors: Medeiros Márcia Maria de , Costa Mariane da Silva , Silva Luiz Alberto Ruiz da
Published: September 2024

A ideia da finitude humana é um tema que motiva cientistas das mais variadas áreas do conhecimento a debater o assunto. Nesse sentido, este artigo visa compreender as figurações da morte no texto literário “A Epopeia de Gilgamesh”, considerado o primeiro registro escrito que o mundo antigo deixou como legado ao universo contemporâneo. Para tanto, o trabalho baseou-se em uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, utilizando como recurso metodológico as premissas dos chamados operadores de leitura narrativa, bem como a contribuição proposta pela inexorabilidade do destino como elemento primordial para a construção que compõe os elementos fundamentais da história. Conclui-se que a preocupação com a finitude constitui um medo atávico que permeia o imaginário das mais diversas culturas. É possível também considerar que a morte no texto em questão ocupa o lugar de objeto central a partir do qual se desenvolve a narrativa e que uma análise da obra evidencia a ideia da necessidade de compreender a finitude como algo que valoriza o ato de existir.
EFEITOS DA ADIÇÃO DE RESÍDUOS DE CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL NOS CUSTOS DAS CAMADAS ESTRUTURAIS DO PAVIMENTO
Authors: Neves Matheus Felipe Welter
Published: September 2024

A geração de resíduos sólidos na construção civil bem como sua destinação final são temas a cada dia mais debatidos. Geralmente, os resíduos descartados propiciam o surgimento de vetores de doenças, agridem o meio ambiente e prejudicam o desenvolvimento socioeconômico da região. Com isso, a reciclagem destes resíduos e sua aplicação na construção civil vêm despertando cada vez mais interesse. Uma das aplicações mais difundidas para os resíduos de construção civil é a utilização como agregado para o reforço de solos utilizados como base e sub-base para pavimentos flexíveis. Desta forma, o presente artigo objetiva analisar a influência da utilização dos resíduos de construção civil (RCC)nos custos referentes as camadas estruturais dos pavimentos. Para a análise de custos, foram projetadas quatro estruturas de pavimento segundo o método do departamento nacional de infraestrutura de transportes (DNIT), contemplando a utilização de solo-resíduo em duas delas. A análise de custos mostra a utilização de RCC como uma alternativa extremamente viável sob o ponto de vista econômico.
ANÁLISE DA DESCARGA EM SILOS BIDIMENSIONAIS COM INSERTOS POR MEIO DE FLUIDODINÂMICA COMPUTACIONAL (CFD)
Authors: Mateus Felipe Leonardo Barcelos , Petri Júnior Irineu
Published: September 2024

O manuseio de materiais granulares está muito presente na indústria, compondo metade dos produtos da indústria química, sendo geralmente armazenadas em silos. Os silos apresentam desafios quanto à descarga, podendo apresentar zonas mortas que prejudicam o armazenamento. Para compreender o escoamento de partículas nos silos, o estudo realizado visou a obtenção, a partir de simulações por fluidodinâmica computacional (CFD), das vazões mássicas em silos com diferentes configurações de insertos: no insert, BINSERT®, BINSERT 6cm e conical insert, comparando os resultados com valores experimentais da literatura. Foi verificada a influência da altura de partículas, pressão atmosférica na saída do silo e dos coeficientes de restituição e especularidade. Foi realizada também uma análise do fluxo de partículas a partir de perfis de velocidade. Os resultados sem modificações de parâmetros foram satisfatórios para os silos de configuração no insert, enquanto modificações foram necessárias para as demais configurações. Observou-se alteração insignificante nas vazões em relação a altura e a pressão atmosférica. O aumento do coeficiente de especularidade resultou em menores vazões mássicas, e o mesmo foi observado para o coeficiente de restituição. Constatou-se, assim, que entre os parâmetros analisados, os coeficientes podem ser ajustados para se obter convergência satisfatória. O fluxo de partículas se aproximou ao mass flow apenas nas configurações BINSERT 6cm e conical insert, as quais se dão como boas adições estruturais para o silo.
THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN THE ACQUISITION OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Fortes Thayná Lemos
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this article is to present information about the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT), which is an implementation of the CLT in terms of syllabus design and methodology. The primary goal of CLT is to make learners develop the ability to use language to get things done, whereas language learning occurs by producing it, and not by drilling it. In this sense, TBLT provides a connection between the classroom and the real-world through the use of task-based activities, where learners are encouraged to comprehend, manipulate, produce, and interact in the L2. The theoretical framework about CLT is based on Ballman (2001), Richards (2015, 2006), Richards and Rodgers (2014), and about TBLT is based on Nunan (2015, 2013, 2010, 2004). Therefore, to complement this research, I carried out a case study to show the strengths and weaknesses of an English as a second language student in Brazil, who had had CLT classes in English previously. The adult participant of the case study concluded her English studies in the second semester of 2020 in a language course, in the city of Canoas-RS, Brazil. Data of the learner’s L2 oral production was collected applying six TBLT tasks, related to her level of instruction, and analyzed in this paper. According to the results obtained, I found some weaknesses, such as not having enough world knowledge about a specific topic, which hindered communication in one of the tasks. However, the learner’s strengths outweighed her weaknesses, which show that CLT together with TBLT can be efficient in the acquisition of English as a second language.
Metodologias da educação popular: Paulo Freire e os desafios da interdisciplinaridade na educação não escolar
Authors: Paulo Fernanda dos Santos , Gonçalves Paulina Do Santos
Published: September 2024

O artigo apresenta reflexões baseadas na docência de cursos para educadores sociais na perspectiva da Educação popular, organizados pela Associação de Educadores Populares de Porto Alegre. Para fundamentação utilizamos estudo acerca dos seguintes temas: Educação Popular Interdisciplinar, Pesquisas Participativas, Educação Não Escolar Institucionalizada e educadores sociais. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de maior visibilidade das práticas educativa de educadores sociais na universidade, em especial tratando-se de metodologias da Educação Popular. Ademais, merece considerações o trabalho com Cartas Pedagógicas – um dos instrumentos metodológicos utilizado pelos educadores, os qual compõe parte da didática da Educação Popular freiriana.
Jogo dos Mares: A geopolítica por trás das tensões no Mar do Sul da China
Authors: Kolling Gabriela Menezes , De Paula Maria Luiza Garcia , Feddersen Gustavo Henrique
Published: September 2024

O Mar do Sul da China é caminho para muitos navios que o circulam levando trilhões de dólares em mercadorias, além de ser uma região rica em recursos como reservas de gás e óleo, o que o torna alvo de grandes reivindicações geopolíticas. Este trabalho visa contribuir para a discussão da importância do Mar do Sul da China no âmbito econômico, social e político, assim como analisar as estratégias das nações circunvizinhas ao MSC e  as nações do hemisfério ocidental. China e Estados Unidos tomam o palco desta discussão, visto que ambos buscam hegemonia no continente Asiático e tem se estabelecido como nações líderes na esfera internacional. A presente pesquisa é baseada no uso de capacidades militares e políticas no sistema internacional, assim como conceitos teóricos que auxiliam na compreensão dos mesmos. Com isso, conclui-se que o uso e alcance dessas capacidades encontram-se em construção e tanto a nação norte-americana quanto asiática possuem grande influência e estratégias de poder suficientes para estabelecerem-se como superpotência na região.
Uma revisão sobre o conceito região inspirado em Ruy Mauro Marini e David Harvey
Authors: Faé Rogério
Published: September 2024

Esse texto tem por objetivo buscar pontos de articulação entre as ideias de dois autores – Ruy Mauro Marini e David Harvey – que convergem em relação à percepção sobre as formas de expansão do mercado capitalista em escala global. Harvey (2004) busca entendimento sobre o processo de expansão dos países industrializados, enquanto Marini (1991) analisou as consequências desse processo de expansão para as regiões periféricas que se incorporaram ao sistema. Ao final, conclui-se que para compreender um determinado espaço geográfico é necessário analisar suas contradições e as relações dinâmicas que resultam destes processos.
olhar sobre a diversidade
Authors: Gomes Passos Vitor Hugo , Mozzato Anelise Rebelato , Locattelli Manoel Antônio , Meirelles Castro Luiz Guilherme
Published: September 2024

O mercado de trabalho sofre grandes transformações e avança consideravelmente no assunto diversidade e inclusão, todavia, apesar dos desafios, a área de gestão de pessoas tem conseguido avanços. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo entender como os trabalhadores de uma empresa de capital aberto, em sua filial do Rio Grande do Sul, percebem as políticas de diversidade e inclusão, e como consideram essas políticas e alguns marcadores como parâmetro. Para a realização do estudo foi aplicada uma pesquisa qualitativa baseada em uma entrevista com roteiro semiestruturado com seis trabalhadores da filial. Como resultado constatou-se que os trabalhadores possuem conhecimento sobre o que é feito, mas que de forma geral a diversidade é tratada de maneira secundária, pela ausência de ações direcionadas. Foram abordados dois momentos sobre a percepção do assunto no contexto pessoal e no ambiente profissional e através dos discursos compreenderem a problemática. O estudo contribuiu para fomentar o debate acerca do assunto dentro da filial estudada, para que os trabalhadores tomem consciência de sua importância e para o avanço teórico, por apresentar assuntos emergentes que são condizentes com as organizações.
Estratégias de rastreamento no câncer colorretal: análise do impacto do monitoramento
Authors: Cavalcanti Gabriela Pacheco , Lucena Júlia Gomes de , Oliveira José Henrique Vanderlei , Santos Paloma Kelly Lima , Teixeira Thais Macêdo Feijó Lima , Boemeke Gabriela , Nogueira Maria Isadora Teles , Souza Paloma Syntya de
Published: September 2024

O câncer colorretal (CCR) é a segunda principal causa de morte relacionada ao câncer mundialmente, com a maioria dos casos se desenvolvendo lentamente a partir de lesões precursoras. A triagem é eficaz para reduzir a mortalidade e os custos do tratamento, mas a adesão ao rastreio é baixa em muitos países, variando de 19% a 69%. Embora o rastreio possa inicialmente aumentar a incidência detectada, ele é crucial para detectar o câncer precocemente e melhorar as taxas de sucesso no tratamento. Testes disponíveis incluem exames de fezes, sangue e imagens. Esta pesquisa visa avaliar a eficácia do rastreio em indivíduos com histórico familiar de CCR, especialmente para aprimorar as diretrizes e reduzir a mortalidade na população de alto risco. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa realizada em setembro de 2024, utilizando bases de dados como SciELO, BVS, PubMed e Google Acadêmico. A busca foi feita com os termos "Colorectal Cancer" e "screening", combinados com "AND". Foram incluídos artigos, revisões e capítulos de livros relevantes, sem limitação temporal, e escritos em inglês ou português. Artigos incompletos, duplicados ou irrelevantes foram excluídos. Os estudos selecionados serão analisados para enriquecer as discussões e inferências sobre o tema. O tratamento do CCR enfrenta desafios na detecção precoce e tratamento eficaz, necessitando de novas moléculas para diagnósticos e terapias. Os testes não invasivos incluem exames de fezes (gFOBT, FIT e DNA fecal) e exames radiológicos (enema de bário, endoscopia por cápsula e CTC). A colonoscopia é o padrão ouro para triagem e tratamento, sendo recomendada a cada 10 anos, enquanto testes de fezes variam em recomendações. A análise destaca que, apesar dos avanços, a mortalidade do CCR é significativa, com a colonoscopia e os testes de DNA fecal mostrando potencial para reduzir a mortalidade. No entanto, a adesão às diretrizes e a eficácia dos testes ainda são áreas de debate. O futuro requer mais pesquisas e adaptações das diretrizes para otimizar a triagem e manejo clínico do CCR.
Ideological and value foundations of state policy in the field of general education in the context of ensuring educational sovereignty of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Tambov branch of RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation, Gavryushina Vera S. , Trifonov Yuri N. ,   Tambov branch of RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

The article explores the problems of developing ideological and value foundations of state policy in the field of general education, which are a necessary condition for ensuring educational sovereignty of the Russian Federation. A critical analysis of the liberal paradigm that defined the educational agenda in Russia in the post-Soviet period is carried out. It argues the need for a qualitative transformation of the domestic educational system within the framework of the classical model, taking into account the realities of the modern information-technological era. It is proved that when defining the contours of the national domestic system of general education, its mission and goals should be clearly defined. It is concluded that in order to achieve genuine educational sovereignty and formation of national educational system, it is necessary to define Russian civilizational model of education with a clearly defined value-anthropological basis. It is shown that the actualized state educational policy should be implemented in unity with the policy in the sphere of family, culture, information, youth, interethnic relations, traditional spiritual and moral values and others.
Isaacs’ syndrome: Clinical and paraclinical perspectives in a series of cases
Authors: Sarraf Payam , Shafie Mahan , Farahmand Ghasem , Mayeli Mahsa , Shahbazi Mojtaba , Magrouni Hana , Jameie Melika , Emrani Babak Ghelichnia , Emrani Babak Ghelichnia , Rashidi-Jazani Maryam
Published: September 2024

Background: Isaacs’ syndrome is a form of generalized peripheral nerve hyperexcitability (PNH) causing increased and continuous muscle activity characterized by muscle twitching, stiffness, cramps, myokymia, and pseudomyotonia. Herein, we aimed to review the clinical and paraclinical aspects of Isaacs’ syndrome in a number of cases.
Methods: We reported a series of 12 patients with Isaacs’ syndrome, including their clinical features, electrophysiological findings, laboratory parameters, malignancy work-up, and therapeutic management.
Results: In all cases, clinical and electrodiagnostic assessment was suggestive of Isaacs’ syndrome. Of the 12 studied cases, 5 patients were positive for both leucine-rich glioma inactivated 1 (LGI1) and contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) antibodies, 5 patients were CASPR2 positive and LGI1 negative, and 1 had borderline positive titers for CASPR2 with negative LGI1 antibody. The search for underlying malignancies was inconclusive in all subjects. After symptomatic treatment, mostly with carbamazepine or gabapentin, immunotherapies with double filtration plasmapheresis or Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) provided favorable outcomes. Ultimately, all subjects fully recovered after 3-6 months of follow-up and all signs and symptoms resolved.
Conclusion: Despite the rarity of the disease, our results provide valuable information for understanding the epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical features of Isaacs’ syndrome.
Validity and reliability of the Iranian-developed version of the leisure questionnaire for people with multiple sclerosis: Psychometric properties
Authors: Sadegh Hosseini Seyed Mohammad , Sarhady Mohsen , Nurani-Gharaborghe Sahar
Published: September 2024

tool is essential for evaluating the leisure activities of patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of the Iranian-developed version of leisure questionnaire for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methods: Psychometric methods were used to assess face, content, differential, and convergent validity, as well as test-retest reliability. The study used SPSS software to enter data and assessed content validity using descriptive characteristics and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) based on ratings by experts. Independent t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the differential validity, while the Pearson test was used to analyse the convergent validity by comparing it with the Nottingham Leisure Questionnaire (NLQ). The study calculated the reliability of the questionnaire using the paired t-test and ICC.
Results: The subjects were 60 patients with MS. The content validity analysis showed a single measure validity coefficient of 0.158 and an average measure coefficient of 0.751, both of which were statistically significant. The results of the differential validity analysis for the entire questionnaire were also significant (t = -3.058, P = 0.003). Additionally, the convergent validity and reliability of the questionnaire were 0.92 and 0.82, respectively.
Conclusion: The 50-item leisure questionnaire designed for patients with MS demonstrated good validity and reliability. Therefore, it can be used as an effective research tool for exploring the leisure activities of individuals with MS.
New diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in the setting of recent Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine (BBIBP-CorV) exposure: A series of clinical cases and updated review of the literature
Authors: Paybast Sepideh , Jameie Melika , Shahbazi Mojtaba , Habibi Mohammad Amin , Mohammadianinejad Seyed Ehsan , Harirchian Mohammad Hossein
Published: September 2024

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic disability in young individuals. There are limited reports of developing demyelinating events following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.
Methods: We reported all individuals (n = 8) with new MS diagnoses with recent exposure (≤ 6 weeks) to the Sinopharm (BBIBP-CorV) vaccine between September 2021 and June 2022. We also reviewed the related literature published as of September 2023.
Results: Of 338 newly diagnosed patients with MS who attended our tertiary referral MS center during the study period, 8 (2.36%) had their first demyelinating attack with a median interval of 2 [2.0, 4.0] weeks following the Sinopharm vaccine (sex ratio 1:1, median age: 20.5 [18.0, 27.0] years). No personal or family history of autoimmune/neurological disorders was documented, except for one patient's history of a previous potential demyelinating event and another's family history of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
4 had cervical spinal cord involvement. The brain areas most commonly affected were the periventricular and subcortical regions. Positive oligoclonal bands (OCBs) in all patients supported the MS diagnosis. All patients were diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS and received intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) alone or in combination with plasma exchange (3/8). Rituximab was the most frequently used disease-modifying treatment (3/8).
Conclusion: This study provides preliminary evidence of a potential association between the Sinopharm vaccine and the initial manifestations of MS. However, further larger-scale studies with control groups and long-term follow-ups are needed to confirm this association and determine the underlying mechanisms.
Anticoagulation in the management of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: A retrospective real-world experience
Authors: Amani Kiana , Shahbazi Mojtaba , Behkar Atefeh , Farahmand Ghasem , Ghafouri Shima , Heydari Sanaz , Kaeedi Maryam , Magrouni Hana , Alizadeh Fatemeh , Ghabaee Mojdeh , Sarraf Payam , Tafakhori Abbas , Amirifard Hamed , Ranji-Burachaloo Sakineh , Mohammadianinejad Seyed Ehsan , Jameie Melika , Harirchian Mohammad Hossein
Published: September 2024

Background: COVID-19 was associated with an increased number of patients with mucormycosis (MCR), followed by septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (SCST). We evaluated the association between anticoagulation (AC) and mortality/morbidity of COVID-19-associated MCR (CAM)-induced SCST.
Methods: In this retrospective study, neurological sequelae, functional outcomes, and in-hospital mortality were compared between AC receivers and non-receivers. In addition, the association between AC and survivability was examined.
Results: Twenty-nine patients (17 male; mean age: 51.27 years) with CAM-induced SCST were included in the study. The median intervals between COVID-19 and MCR, and COVID-19 and SCST were 19 and 27 days, respectively.
AC initiation was 18 days, with an AC duration of 37 days. Baseline and management-related characteristics were comparable between AC recipients and non-recipients (P > 0.050). AC receivers (n = 15) and non-receivers (n = 14) did not significantly differ in terms of the proportion of sequelae (6/15 vs. 5/14; P = 1.000), complete recovery (2/15 vs. 4/14; P = 0.687), and in-hospital mortality (3/15 vs. 3/14; P > 0.999). Nevertheless, AC recipients had a longer hospital stay (72.0 vs. 35.5; P = 0.016). AC-related characteristics (AC receiving, type, early initiation, and duration) were not significantly different between survivors and non-survivors, or between recovered and disabled patients.
Conclusion: In our study, CAM-induced SCST in-hospital mortality/morbidity did not differ between AC receivers and non-receivers. AC characteristics were not different between survivors and non-survivors, or recovered and disabled patients. However, the small sample size may have limited the ability to detect significant differences, leading to inconclusive results.
Psychometric validation of the Persian version of the CarerQol-7D instrument on caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Faraji Hoda , Akbarzadeh Isa , Sahraian Mohammad Ali , Nikfar Shekoufeh
Published: September 2024

Background: Providing informal care can deeply influence, both physically and emotionally, the quality of life (QoL) of caregivers, especially when the disease becomes chronic. CarerQol-7D is one of the most common instruments for measuring informal care. We aimed to develop a Persian version of the CarerQol-7D in the context of Iranian caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). To this end, we investigated the validity and reliability of the mentioned instrument.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study using consecutive sampling method, the backward-forward translation method was used to achieve the Persian version of CarerQol-7D. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to perform confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Cronbach’s alpha was also reported for this instrument for the evaluation of internal consistency.
Results: This tool was evaluated based on a sample of 452 caregivers of patients with MS from Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Most of the participants were men (62.6%) and spouses of patients (56.6%). Based on the correlation of caregivers’ characteristics, the clinical validity of this tool was observed to be relatively moderate. The Cronbach’s alpha for this tool was estimated to be 65%. The normed fit index (NFI) (0.906), relative fit index (RFI) (0.812), incremental fit index (IFI) (0.948), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) (0.892), comparative fit index (CFI) (0.946), and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) (0.049) were the model fit indices for the CarerQol-7D instrument.
Conclusion: The findings showed good internal consistency and strong validity of the CarerQol-7D. Thus, we suggest researchers use this instrument to measure the QoL of caregivers for use in economic evaluations.
Tinnitus and reduced word recognition with a bilateral inferior colliculus infarction after cerebellar arteriovenous malformation embolization
Authors: Malekian Nazila , Ghorbani Asker
Published: September 2024

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Beta-Lactamase production and antibiotic susceptibility screening of Staphylococus aureus isolated from ready to eat fruits sold in some parts of Offa Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Adedayo Majekodunmi Racheal , Emmanuel Toyin Omotolani , Ajiboye Adeyinka Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

The global menace of community-acquired antibiotic resistance of Beta Lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus has been traced to the increased consumption of Ready-to-eat Foods/Fruits. Samples each of ready-to-eat whole and sliced fruits (sliced pawpaw, apple, sliced watermelon, garden egg, cucumber, pear, guava, sliced coconut, berry and date fruit) were collected randomly from vendors in Offa, Kwara State, in Nigeria. Isolation and characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from the samples were done. The isolates were screened for Beta-Lactamase production and susceptibility to some antibiotics using standard microbiological techniques. A total of twenty-two (Twenty coagulase-positive and two coagulase-negative) Staphylococcus aureus was isolated. The total Staphylococal count was highest in sliced pawpaw (23.30 ± 2.75 × 10⁵ cfu/g) while the least was recorded in apple (3.0 ± 0.01 × 10⁵ cfu /g). Twenty (20) of the isolates were recorded to be Beta Lactamase producers. All the Beta Lactamase producers were 100 % resistant to Aztreoname, 80 % to Amoxicillin Clavulate, 45 and 35 % to Ceftazidine and Ceftriaxone. Thirty percent of the isolates were found to be susceptible to Ceftazidine only while 25 % were susceptible to Ceftriaxone only. The study concluded that increased incidence of Community-Acquired Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus could be traceable to the consumption of unhygienic processed Ready-to-eat Fruits. The ripple effects of which could be dangerous to human health.
Potential effect of monolaurin and nisin on the growth of three aerobic spore-forming bacteria isolated from Tunisian milk
Authors: Kmiha Souhir , Aouadhi Chedia , Aziza Khouloud , Maaroufi Abderrazak
Published: September 2024

Antibacterial capacities of monolaurin and nisin on the growth of vegetative cells of three sporeforming bacteria isolated from cow milk collected from Tunisia (Terribacillus aidingensis, Bacillus sporothermodurans and Paenibacillus sp and) were evaluated. Nisin or monolaurin, at different concentrations, can inhibit the growth of three Bacillus. 500 IU/mL and 25 μg/mL corresponded to the minimum inhibitory concentrations of nisin and monolaurin, respectively. The growth of the tested species in the presence of sub-lethal concentrations of monolaurin and nisin was monitored in UHT milk for 7 days at three different temperatures (4°C, 37°C and 25°C). Nisin (250 IU/mL) was able to induce an immediate reduction (after 3 h of incubation at 4°C) of Bacillus species growth (5 log for B. sporothermodurans, 4 log for Paenibacillus sp and 3.2 log for T. aidingensis). Also, monolaurin (25 µg/mL) reduce the growth, at 4°C of B. sporothermodurans by 5 log, Paenibacillus sp by 3 log and T. aidingensis by 4 log, after 3 h of incubation. In the presence of nisin or monolaurin, it can be observed a low reduction in cell growth followed by a rapid regrowth which can attenuate 10 log, at 37°C and 25°C. The obtained data elucidate the potency of nisin and monolaurin, and the application of these antimicrobial agents at low temperatures (4°C) to decontaminate any product from these spoilage bacteria.
Treatment of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli infected broilers with aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina in a challenge experiment
Authors: Tobia Pere-ere Sarah , Ohimain Elijah Ige
Published: September 2024

Colibacillosis, which is the leading cause of infectious diseases resulting in mortality and economic losses in poultry is triggered by Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC). Conventionally, antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) are incorporated into poultry diets to control infectious diseases and boost performance. However, because of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, synthetic antibiotics are now restricted or banned in animal production in some countries. In this study, we carried out a challenge experiment by inoculating healthy broilers with APEC (106 cfu/mL) by oral gavage on day 21 of the experiment and orally administering various treatments five days post challenge for five days; synthetic antibiotics (T2), Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) extracts (T3), no treatment (T4), which were compared with the control that wasn’t challenged (T1). The experiment lasted for 42 days. Performance, hematological and histological studies were carried out. The results show that the challenged birds became diseased with the development of visible lesions, which ameliorated over time to varying extents with the use of synthetic antibiotics and Vernonia treatments. Overall, the performance of the birds with the use of Vernonia (T3) was comparable with that of synthetic antibiotics (T2) without eliciting any adverse hematological effects on the broilers. We therefore conclude that Vernonia can be safely used as a supplement for disease prevention in broiler chicken production
On Some Issues of Carrying out of Criminal Prosecution by a Prosecutor in the Course of Judicial Proceedings in the Post-Reform Period (the Second Half of the 19th to the Early 20th Century)
Authors:   Deputy Head of the Department of Criminal Proceedings of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Novgorod Region, Zhukov Georgy K.
Published: September 2024

On the basis of the legislation of the Russian Empire, judicial statistics and archival materials on the activities of the domestic prosecutor’s office as part of the implementation of the Judicial Аннотации Reform of 1864, the author analyzes the role of the public prosecutor in an adversarial criminal process and the practice of carrying out criminal prosecution in the course of judicial proceedings, including the jurors’ participation in court. Important factors in the effectiveness of prosecutorial criminal prosecution were, as the author believes, the thorough preparation of the prosecutor for the trial, the use of the entire range of his procedural powers during the trial, the consistent defense of his position in higher courts. Particular attention is paid to the reasons for the issuance of acquittals by the jury due to both miscalculations and shortcomings in the accusatory activity, and abuses by the defense, as well as the mechanism for overcoming the corresponding negative trends in prosecutorial practice.
Anatoly F. Koni’s Political Activities during World War I
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Constitutional and International Law of the Saint Petersburg Institute (Branch), Rybin Danil V.
Published: September 2024

In 1914–1917 the elderly senator and member of the State Council Anatoly Fedorovich Koni acted as an active participant in the political process. Judging by his activity, the famous lawyer felt that ‘his period’ had come and he would be able to influence the change in the state system of Russia. Using his authority, the liberal-conservative groups (progressive party) nominated the senator as one of the speakers of the united opposition to the government in parliament. After the acquaintances and friends of Anatoly Fedorovich came to power during the years of the second Russian revolution, he was appointed first-present senator to the highest court, the position of an informal head. This would allow him to take an active part in the transformation of the judicial authorities of the state. However, Koni assessed the general state of Russia extremely pessimistically. He no longer believed in the future of the country. His world collapsed after the October Revolution of 1917. In the scientific literature, Koni’s political activity in the 1910s is not described at all.
Activities of the Provisional Government in Establishing the Law Enforcement System of the Russian State in 1917
Authors:   Rector of the International Law Institute, PhD (Law), Professor, Zhiltsov Nikolay A. , Cherdakov Oleg I. ,   Rector for Research and Innovations of the International Law Institute, LL.D., Professor
Published: September 2024

The article reveals the historical and legal features of the formation of the Russian law enforcement system during the functioning of the Provisional Government from February to October 1917. The author’s position is presented, according to some value judgments of domestic researchers concerning the formation of the police, the Legal Conference under the Provisional Government, administrative justice and criminalization of society.
Dedicated Work of the Soviet Peasantry in the Years of the Great Patriotic War (1941 to 1945)
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law of the Saint Petersburg University, Belkharoev Khadzhimurad U.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the selfless feat of Soviet peasants in providing the front and the population with food and agricultural raw materials. It turned out that overnight food and agricultural raw materials became a strategic commodity for the population of the USSR and the Red Army, the front relied on their timely supply Legal documents are considered: Order of the People’s Commissariat of Trade of the USSR No. 275 of July 16, 1941; order of the Ministry of Trade of the Moscow City Executive Committee on the introduction of cards for some food and industrial goods in Moscow. July 16, 1941, No. 289; resolution of the Leningrad Regional Executive Committee of July 17, 1941, No. 66; resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Central Committee of the CPSU(b) of December 14, 1947, No. 4004. It turned out that in difficult conditions, every extra kilogram of bread in excess of the norm (plan) was given at a huge cost to the enormous loads that fell on agricultural workers. It is noteworthy that due to the shortage of able-bodied population, child labor was used everywhere, there was a special shortage of specialists: drivers; combine harvesters; tractor drivers; livestock breeders. It turned out that the main and obvious result of the peasants’ labor during the war was the uninterrupted supply of food to the army. Despite all the losses and difficulties, the Soviet people managed to concentrate the necessary amount of resources and products in the hands of the state and provide for all basic needs.
Legal Innovations in Current Energy Legislation
Authors:   PhD studies, MGIMO University, Onufrienko Kseniia
Published: September 2024

The article provides a brief overview of the mechanism of legal innovations and the examples of successful practices of their implementation in the countries with progressive legislation (the USA and Norway) as well as the factors that could influence their positive or negative dynamics in terms of practical implementation. This study is caused by the necessity of the doctrinal evaluation of innovative legal mechanisms, the empirical significance of which goes as follows: they empower the establishment of such a regulatory mechanism that contributes to the achievement of goals in the context of the energy transition, in particular, in relation to the digital transformation of the energy sector.
Personal Fund: Terra Incognita of the Russian Laws on Legal Entities?
Authors:   LL.M. of the Russian School of Private Law, LL.M., Attorney, Partner of the Regionservis Bar Association, Domshenko (Chervets) Evgenia I.
Published: September 2024

The article is dedicated to the use of the personal fund legal structure to plan inheritance of business assets in the Russian law and order. The author describes features of regulation of personal fund setup, points out the problems associated with the use of personal funds that should be solved on the level of the laws and the law enforcement practice. In particular, the paper covers such issues as: prevention of abusive practices of the management in control of personal funds, establishment of efficient management rules in internal documents of personal funds, subsidiary liability of the fund for the founder’s debts, etc. The author concludes that the personal fund structure is in demand and appears to be efficient for capital inheritance planning.
Compensation of Moral Damage in Construction Relations Involving Consumers
Authors:   Lawyer, Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Law of the Siberian Law University, Belousova Evgenia V.
Published: September 2024

The article describes compensation for moral damage to citizens-shareholders as a way to protect their rights in construction relations with developers. The author substantiates the need to reform the current legislation in the field of equity participation in construction in terms of compensation for moral damage to shareholders, offers recommendations on changing the current legal norms in this sphere.
Performance of the Duty to Take Part in Meetings of a Board of Directors by an Individual
Authors:   PhD (Law), Fedoseev Sergey V.
Published: September 2024

This article discusses the construction of the fulfillment by a member of the board of directors of the duty to participate in a meeting of the board of directors. The author considers the categories that provide the possibility of implementing this construction, and shows how these categories are applied in various legal systems. The article raises the problem of compliance by members of the board of directors with permissible limits in the framework of participation in meetings of the board of directors and decision-making.
Legal Capacity of the Sirius Federal Territory
Authors:   ssociate Professor of the Department of Legal Studies of the North-West Institute of Management, Mayboroda Viktor A.
Published: September 2024

The article considers the formation of the legal personality of the federal territory “Sirius” as a new public law entity. This formation is the subject of public, power relations and is endowed with competence powers. At the same time, the federal territory is not implemented as a subject of civil circulation. By methods of comparative analysis of the content of legal regulation and ontological ideas about the place of this formation in the system of ordinary public law entities, the author stated conclusions about the mistakes made in the construction of the legal personality of the federal territory.
On Some Problems of Evolution of the Russian Law from the Semi-Peripheral to the Sovereign Status
Authors:   Head of the Department of Civil Law of the Ural State University of Economics, LL.D., Associate Professor, Mansurov Gafur Z.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses some of the legal consequences of the transition of the Russian economy from a semi-peripheral status to a sovereign one. From the whole array of problems that need to be solved, the author analyzes the legal aspects of ensuring the sovereignty of the state and the need to bring the system of legal regulators in line with the principle of equality of the peoples of Russia.
Ecology and Management of Sedges in Direct-seeded Rice: A Review
Authors: Ameena M. , Deb Arindam , Umkhulzum Fathima , Kalyani M.S.R. , Sethulakshmi V.S. , Sreelakshmi K. , Renjan B. , Shanavas Shifina
Published: September 2024

Sedges, resilient weeds from the Cyperaceae family, pose a significant threat to direct-seeded rice cultivation due to their perennial nature and robust propagules, which endure harsh conditions. Their emergence, growth and seed production during fallow periods contribute significantly to seed banks, making their management challenging compared to other weed types. Water levels in paddy fields dictate weed composition, favouring sedges and grasses under saturated conditions but shifting to grass weeds during cropping seasons, influenced by factors like soil conditions and rainfall. Managing sedges requires a multifaceted approach due to their perennial hydrophilic and pro-alkaline nature with extensive propagules. Sedges possessing strong root system with morphological similarities necessitate continuous weed control throughout the cropping season during the critical period ranging from 15 to 60 days after sowing for wet and dry direct-seeded rice. Effective weed management practices proved crucial for minimizing yield losses caused by infestation of Cyperus difformis, Fimbristylis miliacea and Schoenoplectus juncoides by many researchers. Various methods, including cultural practices like stale seedbeds, physical methods like summer tillage, biological approaches such as integrating poultry and chemical interventions like herbicide application, are utilized for sedge management in rice fields. Higher efficacy of ethoxysulfuron for management of majority of sedge weeds in rice has been reported by many workers. However, relying on a single strategy is insufficient to keep sedge populations below the threshold, necessitating a comprehensive and adaptable approach to weed control in rice cultivation.
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Buffer and Application of Herbal Teat Dip on the Milk Composition of Lactating Rathi Cattle
Authors: Sharma A. , Arora R. , Bais B. , Kumar V.
Published: September 2024

Background: Nowadays, there is an increasing demand among the consumers for clean milk or superior quality milk and milk products. The current scenario of dairy sector in India showcases a low productivity among the indigenous dairy breeds which requires the employment of nutritional and managemental interventions to improve the milk quality as well as performance of lactating cattle. The use of buffers like trisodium citrate and herbal post milking herbal teat dip are part of such interventions. The current study is aimed at evaluating the effect of such interventions on the milk quality of lactating Rathi cattle. Methods: Twenty-four cattle were selected at LRS, Bikaner and divided into four treatment groups consisting of six cattle each. The experiment was conducted for 60 days, where T1 group was used as control, T2 group was given the basal diet along with oral supplementation of buffer trisodium citrate @ 30 mg/kg body weight, T3 group received the basal diet along with the topical application of herbal teat dip (aloe vera, turmeric, lemon extract and castor oil) and T4 group was given the basal diet along with a combination of oral supplementation of trisodium citrate @ 30 mg/kg body weight as well as the topical application. The milk samples of the experimental animals were examined for milk fat per cent, milk SNF per cent, milk lactose per cent and milk protein per cent. Result: The results of the study revealed that there was a significant effect (P less than 0.05) of buffer supplementation and application of herbal teat dip on milk fat per cent, whereas it was highly significant (P less than 0.01) for milk SNF per cent between the control and treatment groups. There was no significant effect observed in milk lactose percent or milk protein per cent.