bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF THE CLINICAL SAFETY OF ORAL CURCUMIN TREATMENT IN NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: ARAUJO K. S. , KLINGER B. A. R. , PULTZ M. E. , CARLINO-COSTA C. , VIEIRA E. C. , RODRIGUES L. F. , ARACATI M. F. , OLIVEIRA S. L. , BELO M. A. A.
Published: September 2024

Curcumin is considered a multifunctional feed additive, with immunostimulant properties. Given this potential, it is crucial to deepen studies on the safety of substances like curcumin in fish, ensuring its safe and effective use for sustainable aquaculture. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety of curcumin in tilapia, administered orally via feed, through hematological and biochemical analyses. A total of 63 fish (±100g) from a commercial fish farm, Sales de Oliveira/SP, were randomly distributed in 9 tanks of 100 L each, supplied with chlorine-free water. The treatments were: T0 (control, without curcumin), T1 and T2 (treated with 100 and 400 mg/kg of curcumin, respectively). Seven fish were sampled per treatment at four time points: 4, 8, and 12 days post-treatment (DPT), along with an additional recovery period up to day 16. Blood samples were collected for hematological and biochemical analysis, along with somatic evaluation of the organs. The results showed a significant increase in the number of erythrocytes and hematocrit in tilapia treated with curcumin, particularly at doses of 400 mg/kg at 12DPT and 100 mg/kg at 16DPT. There were no significant differences in the leukogram, total protein levels, or somatic index of the organs between the groups. Serum creatinine levels temporarily decreased, returning to baseline levels, and a significant peak in glucose levels was observed at 16DPT, especially at the 400 mg/kg dose. Further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms involved and confirm the clinical safety of curcumin over longer periods.
CARCINOMA MAMÁRIO EM CADELA - RELATO DE CASO
Authors: SOUZA A. P. , MARTINS D. S. , OLIVEIRA G. P.
Published: September 2024

Os carcinomas mamários são neoplasias comuns em cadelas, prevalecendo em animais de meia idade a idosas, não castradas ou castradas tardiamente. Possuem diversas formas de apresentação e também podem ser provocados por diferentes fatores, incluindo a dieta, genética e causas hormonais. Foi atendida uma paciente da espécie canina, fêmea, da raça Poodle, de 8 anos de idade, não castrada e com peso corporal de 6,350 kg. A queixa principal do tutor durante a anamnese, foi de crescimento acentuado de um nódulo em região caudal a mama inguinal direita, com evolução acelerada de aproximadamente dois meses. Foi observado nódulo de 3 centímetros (cm) x 3 cm (comprimento x largura) em região caudal a mama inguinal direita e uma pápula com menos de 1 cm x 1cm em mama inguinal esquerda. O primeiro possuía aspecto firme à palpação, aderido a pele, circunscrito e hiperêmico, enquanto o segundo possuía aspecto igualmente firme, não aderido e circunscrito. Mediante suspeita clínica de neoplasia mamária, o animal foi encaminhado para os setores de diagnóstico por imagem, cardiologia e patologia clínica para dar início ao estadiamento oncológico. Posteriormente, o plano de tratamento empregado foi o procedimento cirúrgico de mastectomia total unilateral direita e mastectomia simples da mama inguinal esquerda. Os nódulos excisionados foram encaminhados para a realização do exame histopatológico que constou tratar-se de carcinoma em tumor misto grau III e carcinoma tubular mamário grau I e III. Desse modo, o objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar um caso clinico de carcinoma mamário em tumor misto grau III e carcinoma tubular mamário grau I e III em cadela.
Variations on the chemical compositions of chestnut fruits collected at different locations
Authors: Turfan Nezahat , Kara Ferhat , Alay Mehtap
Published: September 2024

Chestnut is an essential food source in many countries. Nutritional quality and potential health benefits of Anatolian chestnut trees (Castanea sativa Mill.) have led to increased concern and interest in chestnut production. However, knowledge of the factors that influence the chemical content of chestnut fruits still needs to be improved. Thus, the chemical compositions were evaluated for Anatolian chestnut fruits collected at 14 different locations in northern Türkiye, which is one of the biggest chestnut producers in the world. The effects of latitude, longitude, altitude, aspect, mean annual temperature (°C) (TMA), and mean annual precipitation (mm) (PMA) of the study locations on the chemical compositions of chestnut fruits were monitored. The effects of these parameters on several chestnut characteristics were examined using a mixed-effects multiple regression model. Latitude, longitude, TMA, and PMA were correlated with the mean concentrations of sucrose, free amino acid, glycine betaine, nitrogen (N) (%), and total carbon (C) (%) of the chestnut samples. The moisture content of the fruits was affected by longitude. The antioxidant and mineral content of the chestnut samples also varied by location. These findings may be helpful in site selection, production, and conservation of chestnut cultivars.
Lactic acid production by fermentation of hydrolysate of the macroalga Gracilaria corticata by Lactobacillus acidophilus
Authors: Anantha Rajan Rayappan , Rizwana Humaira , Elshikh Mohamed Soliman , Mahmoud Rania M. , Park Sungkwon , Kalaiyarasi Moni
Published: September 2024

Macroalgae (Ulva fasciata, Gracilaria corticata, and Sargassum wightii) were collected from the marine environment and used as the substrate for lactic acid production. These macroalgae were pretreated with hydrochloric acid (0.2 to 0.4 N) for various times (20 to 60 min). Additionally, the algal hydrolysate was incubated with cellulase for 24 h at 30 ± 1 °C to achieve enzymatic saccharification. Proximate analysis of these macroalgae was performed, and the yield was high in G. corticata. The G. corticata hydrolysate was composed of 10.01 ± 0.12% ash content, 1.25 ± 0.2% total fat, 10.2 ± 0.1% crude protein, 9.2 ± 0.2% moisture content, and a higher level of total carbohydrate (69.33 ± 1.5%) than the other two macroalgae. In G. corticata, the enzymatic treatment showed the maximum reducing sugar (33.5 ± 2.3%) relative to the other macroalgal hydrolysates and was considered for optimization of lactic acid production. Lactobacillus acidophilus (MTCC447) utilized pretreated G. corticata hydrolysate (enriched with 5% yeast extract), and maximum lactic acid yield was achieved after 72 h, 30 °C incubation temperature, and 6% inoculum (1×108 CFU/mL) in static culture condition. Batch fermentation was performed in the 1-L bioreactor at room temperature (30 °C) for 96 h. Lactic acid production was maximum within 72 h and the pH value was depleted. The present finding indicates that G. corticata could be used as a substrate for lactic acid production.
Effects of foliar silicon and nitrogen applications on winter color retention and spring green-up of zoysia grass
Authors: Çakır Mert , Mutlu Songül Sever , Dönmez Şirin
Published: September 2024

Zoysia japonica Steud. (zoysia grass), with its high drought, shade, and salt tolerance, it is an excellent choice for green areas. However, in regions with subtropical climates, it goes into winter dormancy with a loss of green color and functionality, which is a main barrier to its widespread use. The application of silicon and nitrogen in fall was hypothesized to enhance winter color retention of Z. japonica. This study assessed the impact of fall (late-season) nitrogen (0, 2.5, or 5.0 g/m2 ammonium sulfate) and foliar silicon (0, 3, or 6 mL/L potassium silicate) applications on the winter color retention of Z. japonica grown in the field. The experiment was conducted over two consecutive growing seasons in Antalya, Türkiye. Turfgrass quality, color, chlorophyll content, shoot density, and winter dormancy were all improved by late-season nitrogen application. Overall, two sequential nitrogen applications at 5 g/m2 in fall provided 65% to 100% green coverage with acceptable turfgrass quality during fall and winter, indicating the possibility of maintaining the year-round green color of Z. japonica in subtropical climates. However, the silicon treatment did not affect the winter color retention of Z. japonica. The apparent lack of a beneficial response of Z. japonica to the silicon application might be due to the dose, application methods, and silicon source.
Fruit and vegetable peel characteristics and their conversion to biosorbents using hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis: A review
Authors: Ngole-Jeme Veronica M. , Ntumba Christophe N.
Published: September 2024

Peels make up a considerable proportion of solid waste generated from fruit and vegetable production and processing. If not properly managed, they could contribute to environmental degradation through the dispersion of nutrient-rich leachate and the release of various greenhouse gases. Alternatively, these peels could be transformed to biosorbents, which could assist in the removal of pollutants of environmental and human health concerns from wastewaters. Using peels as raw material for biosorbent production is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for waste disposal. Peels also contain bio-activators, which can be used to activate the biosorbent produced, minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals for biosorbent activation. This review considers the different physicochemical characteristics of vegetable and fruit peels that make them suitable raw materials for biosorbent production. Additionally, their transformation to biosorbents using hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis is discussed. The review concludes with a discussion on the efficiency of peel-based biosorbents in the removal of diverse types of pollutants from wastewater.
Estado del Arte sobre Comunidades de Aprendizaje Profesional en las prácticas de gestión escolar: (2020-2023)
Authors: Villegas-Ochoa Felícita Marlene
Published: September 2024

In the current educational context, characterized by its dynamism and globalization, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) stand out as vital for the development and improvement of educational management. This article reviews recent literature to establish how PLCs can concretize effective management practices, with a particular focus on the role of the principal as a leader in this process. Using a document review methodology based on a systematic search of academic sources, 30 articles published between 2020 and 2023 were analyzed, including 17 of them for specific relevance. The results indicate that PLCs are effective in improving collaboration, teacher professional development and teaching quality, highlighting the importance of adaptive and culturally sensitive managerial leadership that is formed in collaborative spaces. Challenges identified include the need for structural support and role clarity during educational change. The conclusion highlights the relevance of PLCs in forming strategic alliances and implementing actions to respond to the needs of each educational context, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration as central axes.
Aptitudes lingüísticas de usuarios de prótesis auditiva
Authors: Alemán Vilca Jesica Jannet , Checa Torrejón Yoydi Vanessa , Santana Villafuerte Andrea Patricia
Published: September 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue detallar las aptitudes lingüísticas de usuarios de prótesis auditiva. El diseño del estudio fue no experimental de alcance descriptivo. Se trabajó con una muestra de 40 estudiantes entre los cuatro y ocho años, del nivel inicial, primer grado y segundo grado de primaria de un colegio especializado con una metodología auditiva oral. Se utilizó La Escala de Evaluación Clínica de los Fundamentos del Lenguaje (CELF). Los resultados obtenidos indican que presentan alteraciones en los procesos lingüísticos, tanto a nivel expresivo como comprensivo, presentando una mayor dificultad en el proceso expresivo. En relación a los componentes lingüísticos, se refleja un desarrollo por debajo de lo esperado, impactando en el rendimiento escolar e interacción social. Por consiguiente, podríamos indicar que aun los niños accediendo a la prótesis auditiva, las aptitudes lingüísticas van a presentar diferencias significativas en relación al desarrollo normal.
Sistema de Investigación Formativa para el Alineamiento de la Competencia Investigativa de docentes en una Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
Authors: Zorrilla Jurado Andrés Gustavo
Published: September 2024

The article is based on quantitative research, of a basic nature and at a correlational level. To record data, a Likert-type questionnaire was designed, which was applied in the form of a survey to a group of 115 teachers from a Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences. According to the study, a Formative Research System is significantly related to Investigative Competence, which leads to affirming that said system should be applied in cycles I to VIII of university training and in cycles IX, corollary would be the development of the thesis. Formative research in higher education can allow students to be aware of the knowledge that interests them; Therefore, teachers must know the importance of the ability to ask, observe, describe, record and argue, aspects that must be permanent in university education. Likewise, it is reaffirmed that formative research belongs to the pedagogical field, compatible with competency-based education and essential for Learning to research.
THE ROLE OF CROSS-CULTURAL APPROACH AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE TRAINING OF PROSPECTIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS BASED ON ROMANIAN EXPIRIENCE
Authors: Korolova Larisa
Published: September 2024

The article highlights the problem of professional training of prospective English language teachers at the current stage of globalization transformations in the European educational space. The role of the cross-cultural approach in the training of prospective Englishteachers is determined. The relevance of the investigated problem is substantiated; the reasons for unresolved problems related to the topic of the article are indicated. The theoretical aspects of the cross-cultural approach to the training of English language teachers and ways of its implementation are presented. The study of the cross-cultural approach in education, presented in domestic and foreign scientific literature is analyzed. The role of the English language as a means of intercultural communication, which contributes to the acquisition of international educational experience and spreading of cultural relations and forming professional competences is determined. Three levels of strategic planning for the development of intercultural competence are distinguished and characterized. The main learning strategies of formation prospective English language teachers’ cross-cultural competence are defined. Also, the didacticnecessity of using authentic textbooks and materials in training prospective English teachers has been proven.
A kék szem elkülönítő kórismei értéke
Authors: Pfliegler György
Published: September 2024

Szerző röviden áttekinti az ún. kék ínhártya („blue sclera”) lehetséges okait, s azok közül a súlyos vashiányra két rövid esetet mutat be. Az áttekintés célja a kórelőzmény felvétel és a fizikális vizsgálat fontosságára ráirányítani a figyelmet nemcsak a ritka kórképek, de az egyik leggyakoribb kórállapot – a vashiány, illetve vashiány anaemia – esetében is.
Sodium alginate edible films incorporating cactus pear extract: antimicrobial, chemical, and mechanical properties
Authors: A. Asiri Saeed , Matar Amal , Mahmoud Ismail Ahmed , Farag Hoda A. S.
Published: September 2024

The potential benefits of biodegradable and functional food packaging materials have garnered increasing attention in recent years. Sodium alginate (SA), a commonly utilized polysaccharide, is particularly noteworthy for producing biodegradable films for food packaging. This study aimed to investigate SA-based edible films enriched with various proportions of cactus pear peel extract (CPPE). We assessed the films and extracts for total phenolic content, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, as well as mechanical properties. Cactus pear peels powder (CPPP) exhibited higher contents of total polyphenols (1243.82 mg GAE/100 g), total flavonoids (18.92 mg QE/100 g), and betalains (2.28 mg/100 g). The main constituents detected were catechol, pyrogallol, catechin, and alpha-coumaric acid, with concentrations of 1013.82, 223.45, 148.21, and 101.02 ppm, respectively, contributing about 45.71%, 9.85%, 6.54%, and 4.46% of the total phenolic compounds. The thickness of the SA films increased from 0.220 mm to 0.265 mm. The tensile strength values ranged from 1.98 to 3.12, while the elongation at break values for SA-CPPE films decreased relative to the plain SA film. Moreover, the inclusion of CPPE improved the barrier characteristics (with water vapor permeability values for SA films with 1%, 2%, and 3% CPPE ranging from 0.72 × 10−5 g•h−1•m−1•Pa−1 to 1.68 × 10−5 g•h−1•m−1•Pa−1) and induced variations in flexibility and resistance. The plain SA film did not exhibit any inhibitory activity against bacteria and fungi. However, the inclusion of CPPE in alginate films showed favorable antibacterial properties, which improved progressively with increasing CPPE concentration. These findings highlight the potential of incorporating active alginate-based films in food preservation.
Coverage of February 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes in Greek Media: Is This a New Earthquake Diplomacy?
Authors: Kirazoluğu Oktay
Published: September 2024

Past recollections of problems provide an essential context for present-day Greek-Turkish relations. The news value of a major disaster is higher in its neighboring country than in other countries. From the past to the present, on occasion of great disasters, considerable public empathy has been provided on both sides, and this situation has been reflected through the media. This article aims to analyze the news coverage of Greek media to determine whether the "earthquake diplomacy" activities were carried out after the February 2023 Türkiye earthquakes, as happened in the 1999 earthquakes. In this context, relevant news in the sample (Kathimerini, Avgi, Naftemporiki) newspapers were analyzed in content for three weeks. Analysis findings show that the newspapers convey earthquake news in line with geographical and emotional proximity values. Earthquake victims' stories have been covered in search of an emotional connection with the reader. The contacts of senior officials on both sides were widely covered in the newspapers, but the officials' statements could not go beyond the earthquake issues and the goodwill wishes. In addition, a significant amount of criticism of the Turkish government in the Greek media, which is a catalyst in bilateral relations, emerges as a negative factor in the direction of relations. It was observed that most of the discourse on disputed issues focused on blaming the other party for current problems and taking little responsibility for the solution of these problems. The limited scope of the small amount of positive discourse seems ineffective for a possible acceleration in bilateral relations. As a result, since the conditions in 2023 are different from those of 1999 and the conditions are not necessarily favorable for bilateral relations, it is perceived that adequate earthquake diplomacy activities cannot be carried out for a new rapprochement phase between the two countries.
Sağlıklı ve Sürdürülebilir Yaşam Tarzı Ölçeği: Türkçe Geçerlilik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Gökkaya Durmuş
Published: September 2024

Günümüzde sağlığın korunması ve geliştirilmesi ülkelerin önemle üzerinde durduğu konular arasında gelmektedir. Ülkeler sağlık politikaları çerçevesinde bireylerin yaşamlarında sağlıklarını ilgilendiren konularda daha fazla sorumluluk sahibi olmalarını teşvik edecek planlama ve düzenlemeler yapmaktadır. Aynı zamanda bireylerin sağlıkları ile ilgili konularda iyi yönde davranış değişikliklerinin oluşturulması için çeşitli adımlar atılmaktadır. Bu noktada bireylerin hayatlarında daha sağlıklı tercihler yapmasını mümkün kılacak metotların geliştirilmesi, sağlığı ve çevreyi olumsuz olarak etkileyen unsurların bilinçli bir şekilde terk edilmesi ya da bireyler tarafından tercih edilmemesini sağlamak önem arz etmektedir. Bu konuda sağlık politika yapıcılarına ve yöneticilerine önemli görevler düşmektedir. Bununla birlikte bireylerin daha sağlıklı bir şekilde ve daha iyi çevresel koşullarda yaşamaları için kendi kişisel tutum ve davranışları da önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı, Sağlıklı ve Sürdürülebilir Yaşam Tarzı Ölçeği-Türkçe Versiyonunun (SASYAT Ölçeği) psikometrik özelliklerini test etmek ve bireylerin SASYAT düzeylerini etkileyen faktörleri değerlendirmektir. Bu çalışma psikometrik ve tanımlayıcı bir araştırmadır. Örneklem Türkiye geneli 18 yaş ve üzeri olan yetişkin 600 birey oluşturmaktadır. Ölçeğin kapsam geçerlilik indeksi 0.88’dir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi uyum indekslerinin çoğunlukla iyi uyum düzeyinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Yakınsak ve ıraksak geçerlilik indeks kriterleri sağlanmıştır. Test-tekrar test sonuçları ve birinci ve ikinci örneklem dahilinde elde edilen Cronbach Alpha katsayıları ölçeğin yüksek güvenilirliğe sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Bireylerin SASYAT düzeyleri orta düzeyin üzerindedir. Sonuç olarak, SASYAT Ölçeği geçerli ve güvenilir bir araçtır. SASYAT ölçeği; fiziksel uygunluk, zihinsel sağlık, duygusal sağlık, manevi sağlık, çevrecilik ve toplumsal bilinç olmak üzere altı alt boyuttan oluşmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın demografik değişkenlere göre sonucunda ise; Evli, 41-50 yaş gruplarında, çalışmayanlarda, düzenli sporu bazen yapanlarda, sağlığını çok iyi düzeyde değerlendirenlerde SASYAT önemli düzeyde daha etkili olduğu görülmüştür.
A Handful of Peaceful Simple Men on The Hill: Monte Cassino Monastery
Authors: Çılğın Serpil
Published: September 2024

Monte Cassino Monastery, founded by St. Benedict on the hills of Monte Cassino near Rome, Italy, in the Middle Ages, pioneered the formation of European culture and civilization and the development of Western medicine with its rich library and hospices where monks were educated and also served the patients. However, it was an important center of science and culture, offering a retreat to the leading scientists of its time (they were translating the works of Eastern scientists into Latin). Benedict's rule had three basic principles: peace, reading, and manual labor. The monastery established close relations with political and religious authorities, as it enjoyed the support of the nobility and also recruited the children of the aristocracy into its ranks. Later, with many monasteries and a chain of monasteries established in line with the teachings of St. Benedict, he contributed to the formation of the cultural and political map of Europe. He had indirect influences on the events of his time through his close relations with the leading religious and political actors of his age (papacy and royalty, nobility). During the reform movement, it was one of the leading figures of its time. And also supported the reforms of Pope Gregory VII. During the abbacy of Desiderius II. the monastery had good relations with the East Roman Empire, and as due result Byzantine art was imported to the West. In addition, it played an active role in the First Crusade by hosting the Crusaders on their way and with the loans it gave. The Abbey of Monte Cassino significantly influenced the scientific, cultural, and political life of Europe. This study aims to explore the impact of Benedictine Monte Cassino Monastery on Western Europe’s scientific, cultural, and political arena.
Abay Kunanbayulı ve Mehmet Akif Ersoy’un Atalete Bakışındaki Müşterek Yönler
Authors: Bacaklı Yılmaz
Published: September 2024

Kazak yazılı edebiyatının kurucusu Abay (İbrahim) Kunanbayev ile Anadolu ve İslam coğrafyasında edebiyata, siyasete, dine ve sosyal hayata bakışı yönüyle insanlar üzerinde etkili olan Mehmet Akif Ersoy arasında pek çok bakımdan benzerlikler vardır. Yaşadıkları dönemde toplumlarına düşünce ve hareket bakımından örneklik eden bu iki önemli ismin, insan ve toplumlar için ruhi bir hastalık olarak da değerlendirilebilecek atalet üzerinde ısrarla durdukları görülmektedir. Abay’ın ve Akif’in en önemli hususiyetleri çalışkanlıklarıdır. Her ikisi de ahlaktan ilme, sanayiden eğitime her şeyin tam bir sükût halinde olduğu; insanların çalışmaktan vazgeçip günlerini farklı sebeplerle tembellik ederek geçirdiği bir dönemde toplumlarını yeniden inşa etmek için var güçleriyle çalışırlar. Toplumlarındaki bu ataleti tenkit etmekle yetinmez, bu tembelliğin ortadan kaldırılması için neler yapılması gerektiği konusunda da yol gösterirler. Abay Kunabayulı ve Mehmet Akif Ersoy’un atalet kavramına dönük bakışlarında ciddi ortaklılar bulunmaktadır. Toplumdaki atalet duygusunun teşhisi, tespiti ve çözümleri noktasında da ortaklaşırlar. Her iki isim de sanat adamı olmalarının yanı sıra bir aydın ahlakı ile hareket eder. Eserlerinde estetik kaygıdan daha çok toplumsal sorunları öncelerler. Samimi olarak gözlemledikleri ve en gerçekçi biçimde gösterdikleri sorun alanlarına dönük çareler üretmeye çalışırlar. Yakın tarihlerde ve benzer şartlarda yine benzer dinamiklerle yetişen Abay Kunanbayulı ve Mehmet Akif sorunlara da bu nedenle benzer tepkiler verir. Bu çalışmada Türk dünyasının önemli isimlerinden Abay ve Akif’in atalete bakışındaki ortak noktalar üzerinde durulacaktır. Amaçlanan; din, dil ve düşünce bakımından aynı kültür ortamına ait bu iki ismin ayrı coğrafyalarda olmalarına rağmen toplumsal sorunlara bakışlarındaki ortaklığa dikkat çekmektir. Böylelikle coğrafyaları farklı da olsa aynı kültür ve his dünyasının yetiştirdiği toplumlar ve aydınlar arasındaki ilişki daha net olarak görülebilir.
Ressignificando o impacto do toque na massagem Shantala: percepções de mães sobre o bem-estar materno-infantil
Authors: Souza Danton Matheus de , Sangali Letícia , Ferreira Fernanda Marçal , Ghandour Samia Ahmad , Silva Isabelle Cristina Nogueira da , Rossato Lisabelle Mariano
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender as percepções maternas sobre o bem-estar materno-infantil a partir da realização da massagem Shantala e discutir sua associação com o terceiro Objetivo do Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Métodos: estudo descritivo-exploratório à luz do Interacionismo Simbólico. Contou-se com oito mulheres, mães de lactentes, que participaram de cinco encontros online para o ensino da massagem Shantala, com coleta em grupos focais, entre novembro e dezembro de 2021. Os dados foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo e à análise lexical com o IRAMUTEQ®. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias, 1) Percepções maternas da massagem Shantala e sua promoção para o bem-estar infantil e 2) Percepções maternas da massagem Shantala e o impacto no seu bem-estar, interligadas com subcategorias. Considerações Finais: a massagem Shantala promoveu impactos mútuos no bem-estar materno infantil, articulando-se no caminhar para atingir o terceiro Objetivo do Desenvolvimento Sustentável.
Adsorção de chumbo (II) em solução aquosa usando carvão ativado do caroço da manga (Mangifera indica L.)
Authors: Raasch Lanna Bonella , Sá Ívero Pita de , Santana Gregório Mateus , Ferreira Marcio Luis Oliveira , Felício Roberto Carlos , Silva Allison Gonçalves , Braga Valdeilson de Souza , Amorim Fábio Alan Carqueija
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Uma maneira eficaz de se aproveitar os resíduos agrícolas é convertê-los na forma de carvão ativado, o qual possui diversas utilidades, incluindo a purificação de água. Com este objetivo o carvão ativado derivado do caroço de manga (Mangifera indica L.) foi utilizado como adsorvente para a remoção de íons chumbo presentes em soluções aquosas preparadas. A manga foi lavada, seca e teve seu caroço removido para ser preparado como carvão, através da pirolise s 400°C, seguido da ativação com H2SO4 1:1 (v/v) por 12 horas e lavagem do material para liberar os poros do material. O processo de adsorção foi realizado em batelada, introduzindo 30 mL de solução de Pb(II) 50 mg L-1 e uma determinada massa do carvão em tubos cônicos com tampa, submetidos a agitação orbital. Após o tempo estabelecido o adsorvente foi separado por filtração e o teor de Pb(II) restante no filtrado foi feita a determinação no FAAS. Os estudos mostraram uma remoção de 90% na concentração de Pb(II). O adsorvente proposto mostrou-se eficiente para remoção de Pb(II) em soluções aquosas, sendo viável sua aplicação no tratamento de efluentes químicos aquosos.
Effects of robenacoxib on the minimum alveolar concentration of isofluorane in domestic felines
Authors: Rosa L. , Rakoski A. , Rocha L. , Ronchi S. , Oleskovicz N.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Robenacoxib is a selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for pain control in felines. The objective was to evaluate the effect of robenacoxib on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in cats. There were 30 cats that used one of the 3 treatments through therapy: GM - meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg), GR - robenacoxib (2 mg/kg) or GC - 0.9% saline solution (0.1 ml/kg) kg). We waited 30 minutes, and the animals were induced to general anesthesia with isoflurane in an induction box, intubated and anesthetized with 1.5 V% isoflurane. All animals were secured to a supramaximal nociceptive stimulus (tail pinch). Positive response was defined as proposed movement of the head and/or limbs. The method for determining MAC was up and down to Dixon, and calculation of the average of crossover values according to Monteiro (2016). The mean and standard deviation of ISOMAC was 2.10±0.15%, 1.95±0.14%, and 1.7±0.15% in GC, GM, and GR, respectively. Robenacoxib reduced to 19.1% and 12.8% ISOMAC when compared to a control group and a group that received meloxicam, respectively.
Hydrocephalus in Amazona aestiva - case report
Authors: Hanna L.T.S. , Costa C.S. , Santos B.S.A.S. , Aguilar N.R. , Nakagaki K.Y.R. , Wronski J.G. , Fernandes A.A. , Mueller D.A. , Ortiz M.C. , Guedes M.I.M.C. , Costa E.A. , Martins N.R.S.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Hydrocephalus is an important neurological disorder rarely described in birds. The present report aims to describe a natural case of hydrocephalus in a blue-fronted parrot (Amazona aestiva) from a conservationist breeding (Minas Gerais, Brazil), clinically affected with neurological signs. The post-mortem lesions noted were megalencephaly, distension and thinning of the skullcap, underdeveloped brain, thickening of the meninges and the presence of a large volume of approximately 10mL of clear cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The histopathological evaluations demonstrated discrete multifocal malacia, associated with gliosis and neuronal satellitosis in the central nervous system. The screening for viruses revealed the absence of several common etiologies, including Alphavirus (genus universal primers), avian Bornavirus, Alphaherpesvirinae (subfamily universal primers), Paramyxovirus (family universal primers), Newcastle’s disease virus (avian Orthoavulavirus 1), influenza A virus (Alphainfluenzavirus), Marek's disease virus (Mardivirus, Gallid herpesvirus 2), West Nile virus, Flavivirus (Orthoflavivirus universal primers), Apicomplexa (universal primers) and Toxoplasma gondii, all tested negative by PCR or RT-PCR. The aerobic bacteriology and mycology of the CSF did not reveal growth. The results suggest that the chronic accumulation of CSF with increased cranial pressure resulted in distension of the skull, possibly due to congenital causes of increased production, drainage or circulation.
Chemical characterization and source apportionment of rainwater in Cuieiras Biological Reserve, central Amazon, Brazil
Authors: DE LA CRUZ Alex Ruben Huaman , PEDREIRA Marcos Felipe de Souza , GODOY José Marcus , ARTAXO Paulo , GIODA Adriana
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in the global climate system, acting as a major carbon sink and influencing regional and global weather patterns. Understanding the chemical composition of rainwater is essential for assessing the impact of anthropogenic activities, such as deforestation and industrial emissions, on atmospheric chemistry and hydrology. This work aimed to characterize the chemical composition of rainwater in a biological reserve of primary forest in the central Brazilian Amazon at 60 km of a large urban center. Rainwater samples were collected from March 2008 to March 2010 and were analyzed by ion chromatography, ICP-MS, and TOC-V. This is the only and longest rainfall monitoring carried out in this reserve. The results showed that the rainwater is rich in organic carbon (TOC), representing 77% of total carbon. The most abundant ions were NH4 + and Cl-. Few elements were detected, with emphasis on Al and Fe. In the dry season, most species were enriched. The lower amount of precipitation, biomass burning and the lower capacity to remove pollutants from the atmosphere are the main reasons for this seasonal difference. Only 7% had characteristics of acid rain (pH < 4.5), with acidity dominated by NO3 -. A positive matrix factorization indicated contribution of sources: crustal (48%), secondary aerosol (26%), biogenic (22%), and industrial emissions (4%). Although the forest has primary characteristics, the proximity to the urban center indicates some anthropogenic influence on the chemical composition of rainwater.
Pandemia e temporalidade em “O tempo denso”, de Vera Lúcia de Oliveira
Authors: Oliveira Gislei Martins de Souza
Published: September 2024

Resumo Propõe-se abordar a configuração da temporalidade em nove poemas que integram “O tempo denso”, escritos por Vera Lúcia de Oliveira (2022) durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19: “É um tempo parado”; “Lidar com o silêncio é ligá-lo a um poste de luz”; “Há tempo sem dentro”; “O tempo parado pinga”; “Seu pulso tinha dentro o ponteiro”; “Quarentena”; “O relógio afere o que não existe”; “Esse tempo despenca sobre nós”; e “Fendia a noite com a lâmpada”. Busca-se compreender a relação do sujeito lírico com esse momento de interioridade, um voltar-se a si mesmo, suscitado pelo isolamento social. Além de poeta, a autora é docente de Literatura Portuguesa e Brasileira no Departamento de Letras da Università degli Studi di Perugia, na Itália. Ao trazer a temática do cotidiano, percebe-se o entrecruzamento de diversos planos temporais, nos quais o sujeito lírico produz saber sobre a existência na procura ininterrupta pelo conhecimento de si. A abordagem do conceito de tempo sempre foi um trabalho árduo que filósofos como Platão, Aristóteles e Santo Agostinho encararam bravamente. Entre os contemporâneos, destaca-se Paul Ricoeur (1994), para quem a experiência temporal apresenta diversas aporias que só se resolvem no plano da subjetividade. Assim, é possível observar que os poemas de Vera Lúcia de Oliveira (2022) sobre a temporalidade constitutiva do homem sistematizam os conflitos inerentes a um cotidiano maçante e massacrante imposto pelo período pandêmico.
Post-truth, or Post-Academic?: The Transformation of Science and the Obsolescence of “Reality”
Authors: Turner Stephen
Published: September 2024

Abstract Discussions of post-truth typically appeal to a notion of science as objective and therefore non-ideological. Objectivity has been attacked as itself an ideology, and a large literature has developed which claims that there are alternative “epistemologies” which reveal facts which this ideology excludes. The focus on the question what is a fact leads to “post-truth: this question is in turn treated as ideological. But this is misleading in two ways. One is that the kinds of facts that are supposed to be added by these alternative epistemologies have been part of sociology all along. The disagreement is not about facts, but about affirming the validity of viewpoints. Another is that sociology problematizes ideology itself, without affirming any ideology. This approach provides its own discipline: we come to understand what something like “oppression” means, and means for the people involved, in terms of the difference between our assumptions and practices, from our living life, and theirs.
The criminalization of funk dance and rap and the black genocide in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon
Authors: Araujo Danielle Pereira de , Muniz Bruno
Published: September 2024

Abstract This work reflects on the criminalization of baile funk and rap in the Brazilian and Portuguese contexts. We are interested in reflecting on the historical, political and institutional conditions that normalize a regime of permanent exception to which the police and the justice system subject racialized people and their forms of artistic expression. The criminalization of art produced by the black community has served to associate race, territory and danger and to delegitimize artistic manifestations that denounce the practices of daily racism experienced by that community. The criminalization of baile funk and rap leads us to problematize the terms in which white scholars discuss security policies for black youth and favelas. In addition, it becomes imperative to qualify the debate about citizenship. The black movement challenges this grammar and places the existence of institutional racism and the genocide at the heart of the discussion on the criminalization of black youth.
Briefing: Balance – tall buildings, old, new and carbon dioxide: a London perspective
Authors: Edgington Chris
Published: September 2024

The evolving landscape of tall buildings in London is examined, focusing on their carbon dioxide impact, longevity and adaptability. The challenges faced by ageing skyscrapers like The Gherkin and Tower 42 in maintaining relevance and meeting modern sustainability standards are explored. The importance of balancing embodied carbon dioxide and operational carbon dioxide in building design and construction is also discussed, highlighting recent initiatives in carbon accounting and whole-life carbon assessments. Using case studies of new developments in London's financial district, various approaches to sustainable tall building design are illustrated, including retrofitting existing structures and constructing new, carbon-efficient towers. The conclusion is that tall buildings need to be built with longevity in mind, acknowledging their higher carbon dioxide intensity while recognising their role in meeting urban density requirements.
Performance of alkali-activated aluminosilicate geopolymer mortar under exposure to acid, sulfate and high temperature
Authors: Rathee Manali , Misra Anurag
Published: September 2024

Alkali-activated aluminosilicate geopolymers have the potential to reduce the carbon dioxide footprint of the construction industry. Several materials combinations have been explored for the production of alkali-activated aluminosilicate mortars (AAAMs), but there remains a need to understand their resistance to chemical attack and elevated temperatures in order to ensure long-term durability. In this work, AAAMs were prepared using fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) without heat curing. Compressive strength and mass changes were evaluated after chemical attack and high-temperature exposure (200–1000°C) and compared with those of Portland cement mortar (PCM). Compared with the PCM, the FA/GGBS-based AAAM showed better resistance to chemical attack and high-temperature exposure. After 180 days of acid exposure, the PCM showed a mass loss of 5.06% and a compressive strength loss of 85%; for the AAAM, these losses were 2.88% and 71%, respectively. Sulfate exposure led to a mass gain of 55.77% for PCM and 27.35% for AAAM, with compressive strength losses of 55.77% for PCM and 27.35% for AAAM. Exposure to 1000°C resulted in a compressive strength loss of 68% for PCM and 45% for AAAM. To substantiate the results, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy were used to study changes in the bonding behaviour of calcium aluminosilicate hydrate and sodium aluminosilicate hydrate when exposed to chemical attack and elevated temperature.
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Medicinal Fungus Antrodia cinnamomea Cultivated on Pinus morrisonicola Hayata
Authors: Hou Chien-Wei , Zhao Bo-Yun , Liu Shih-Lun , Chen Yuh-Shuen
Published: September 2024

Research background. The fungus Antrodia cinnamomea, which grows on Cinnamomum kanehirae tree, has many medicinal uses. However, its cultivation using the traditional method of growing on the C. kanehirae tree is costly and time-consuming. A possible alternative method of cultivating A. cinnamomea is to use Pinus morrisonicola Hayata tree, as it contains α-terpineol, which stimulates the synthesis of triterpenoids.
Experimental approach. To compare the cultivation of A. cinnamomea on P. morrisonicola and C. kanehirae, the contents of triterpenoids and antcin were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. Anti-inflammatory effects of the extracts of each product were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 cells. Their mechanisms on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signalling pathways (p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)) were determined using Western blot analysis.
Results and conclusions. The results showed that the cultivation times of A. cinnamomea on P. morrisonicola and traditional C. kanehirae discs were drastically different, lasting 6 and 18 months, respectively. The concentration of triterpenoids in the corresponding fruiting bodies was (70.0±3.0) and (20.0±4.0) mg/mL, respectively. More antcins were produced in the P. morrisonicola culture. Similar anti-inflammatory effect was obtained by both cultures, which is confirmed by the reduced production of IL-1β, IL-6, COX-2 and nitrogen monoxide. Their mechanisms were confirmed by the suppression of MAPK signalling pathways.
Novelty and scientific contribution. Cultivation on P. morrisonicola is an innovative and more cost-effective method for growing A. cinnamomea. The same anti-inflammatory effect is achieved in a shorter production time.
Assessing the Effect of Short-Term Interval Training on Acceleration Ability and Anaerobic Power of Novice Sprinters
Authors: Paria Prasenjit , Dhar Amit , Biswas Ankur , Biswas Subhashis
Published: September 2024

Background. Acceleration ability and anaerobic power are critical determinants of sprinting performance, particularly for novice sprinters.
Objectives. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a four-week interval training program on acceleration ability and anaerobic power among novice sprinters.
Materials and methods. A within-subjects quasi-experimental design was used to fulfil the study’s objectives. A total of fifteen participants (age: 20.5 ± 1.4 years) underwent baseline assessments of acceleration ability (50 m dash) and anaerobic power (Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test). The adopted progressive interval training protocol consisted of four weekly sessions conducted over a four-week period, focusing on striding, high knees, single-leg hops, curve sprints and double-leg jumps to enhance acceleration ability and anaerobic power.
Results. Following the intervention, significant improvements were observed in acceleration ability over a distance of 10 m (pre: 2.14 ± 0.16 s, post: 2.02 ± 0.14 s, p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 1.02) and 20 m segments (pre: 3.47 ± 0.23 s, post: 3.32 ± 0.20 s, p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.78), indicating moderate to large effect sizes. However, no considerable enhancements were found in anaerobic power parameters (average power, maximum power, minimum power, fatigue index, relative peak power, and anaerobic capacity) at the post-intervention stage (p > 0.05).
Conclusions. The study highlights the effectiveness of the interval training protocol in enhancing initial acceleration among novice sprinters, although it suggests a limited impact on anaerobic power within the study period. Further research should investigate the longer-term effects and tailored training approaches to optimize comprehensive sprint performance strategies.
An Integrative Review of Psychosocial Intervention Programs for Children and Adolescents who Experienced Traumatic Events
Authors: Seol Eun-Mi , Nam Soo-Hyun
Published: September 2024

Background: This integrative review study aims to analyze the core components, intervention strategies, and effects of psychosocial intervention programs conducted for children and adolescents in Korea who have experienced traumatic events.Methods: The integrative review involved a search of major domestic databases using key terms such as 'children’, 'adolescents’, 'trauma’, 'post-traumatic stress’, 'intervention’, and 'education’. A total of 10 studies were selected for analysis based on predefined criteria.Results: The 10 selected studies were categorized into three types of interventions based on the environment and structure of the intervention delivery: individual-based interventions targeting only children and adolescents, family-based interventions involving family members, and school-based interventions conducted within schools. These interventions were found to be effective in addressing mental health issues caused by trauma in children and adolescents.Conclusions: Despite the serious nature of traumatic experiences among children and adolescents, this integrative review found that domestic research on psychosocial interventions for this population lacks rigorous study design and is limited in the selection of participants and trauma events. Therefore, the study suggests the need for the development and dissemination of more proactive psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents. The findings of this study are expected to serve as foundational data for the development of trauma managing programs for this population.
An Integrative Review of Interventions for Preventing Internet and Smartphone Addiction in Elementary School Students: Based on the IMB Model
Authors: Park Hyemin , Kim Bohye , Jeong Jaehee , Kim Hwa Jeong , Kim Yebin
Published: September 2024

Background: This study analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions designed to prevent internet and smartphone addiction among elementary school students based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model.Methods: An integrative literature review examined studies published in the last ten years that focus on preventive interventions for internet and smartphone addiction among elementary school students. The selected studies were analyzed using the IMB model, which includes information, motivation, and behavioral skills as key components.Results: The analysis identified several critical components of effective prevention programs: providing relevant information, enhancing interpersonal relationships, emotional management, self-control, and impulse control skills. Effective programs often included group interventions, visual aids, play activities, and parental involvement.Conclusions: The findings suggest that balanced integration of information, motivation, and behavioral skills is essential for developing effective prevention programs for internet and smartphone addiction among elementary school students. The study provides a foundation for future research and the development of comprehensive prevention programs tailored to the unique characteristics of this age group.