bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Integration of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nitrogen on Rice (Oryza sativa l.) Yield
Authors:   Department of Botany, University College, Hampanakatta, Mangalore University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, H Shenoy , M. N. Siddaraju
Published: August 2021

Field experiments were conducted during Kharif-2017 and 2018 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mangaluru of coastal Karnataka to study the effect of integration of organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen on the yield of midland rice. The results indicated that the integration of organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen significantly influenced the growth and yield attributes of rice. The highest grain yield (5434 and 5372 kg ha-1) and straw yield (6817 and 6927 kg ha-1) were recorded in the treatment comprising VC substituted with 50 percent recommended dose of nitrogen which was on par with PM substituted at 50 percent in both the years. A similar trend was also noticed in both the years for the growth and yield parameters where the highest plant height (94.93 and 96.30 cm) highest productive tillers (16.85 and 18.12) and longer panicle length (17.54 and 18.65 cm) was recorded in the treatment where 50 percent nitrogen was substituted by vermicompost compared to control. The remaining treatments of organic substitution ratios with urea also had a beneficial effect on yield and yield parameters of rice compared to control.
Biological indicative assessment of nematodes in evaluating different terrestrial habitats
Authors:   DDE, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Asif Mohammad , Jahan Rehmat ,   Section of Nematology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Mahboob Mohammad ,   Section of Nematology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: August 2021

Healthy soil ecosystem plays crucial role maintaining global biosphere and developing sustainable agricultural practices. Land exploitation and improper agricultural practices greatly impact the soil health quality in time and space. Understanding the effects of organic and inorganic enrichments on soil quality and its indicators has been identified as one of the most important goals for modern soil science. For the present study, we compared the differences in the nematode diversity of healthy undisturbed soil with soil enriched with organic amendments and inorganic amendments. Soil samples were collected from three different habitats viz., organic enriched soil, inorganic enriched soil and undisturbed soil in rural and urban areas. Nematode community structure was studied in terms of frequency, density, biomass, trophic diversity and other common diversity or ecological indices. A total of 56, 61 and 72 nematode genera/species were identified in organic enriched, inorganic enriched and undisturbed soil. Shannon’s diversity index (H′) values were higher in undisturbed habitat than organic and inorganic enriched soil indicated that diversity of species was highest in undisturbed habitats. The Maturity index (MI), Structure Index (SI) was lowest and Enrichment Index (EI) was highest for organic and inorganic enriched soil revealed unstable and disturbed ecosystem. While in undisturbed habitats MI, SI were high and EI was lowest reflect stable and structured ecosystem. This study will provide a base for stakeholders mainly in land use and sustainable agricultural practices and serves as a triggering mechanism for implementation of soil contamination mitigating strategies.
Biology study of white grub Holotrichia nagpurensis (Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae)
Authors:   Foundation for Agricultural Resources Management and Environmental Remediation (FARMER), Ghaziabad, U. P., Voluntary Center of ICAR-All India Network Project on Soil Arthropod Pests, Rani Seema , . Riazuddin , Saharwat Rinni , Sharma Manish , Singh Jagpal
Published: August 2021

Biology of polyphagous insect pest Holotrichia nagpurensis was studies in laboratory during 2019-2020. H. nagpurensis beetles (all types mated, unmated, male and female) were collected by using Light traps (fitted with 6-8 watts mercury tube Light; ACTINIC BL, PHILIPS) placed nearby host Neem trees, Azadirachta indica, Guava, Psidium guajava, Bakayan, Melia azedarach, in evening time from 7:45 to 9: 45 pm in the moths of June-July from Noorpur village in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India (28.7444° N, 77.5526° E) and identified by National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru, Indian Council of Agricultural Research. All collected beetles kept individually in 1 liter capacity containers with moist soil. The mated female laid eggs an average of 29.800±3.247 eggs singly at a depth of 5-10 cm in the moist soil. The incubation period of the eggs was 12.960±0.501 days. 1st instars lasted 17.660±0.510 days; subsequent 2nd and 3rd instars were lasted for 35.140±0.530 and 86.120±0.800 days, respectively. The pupal period was recorded about 25.860±0.515 days and adult longevity was observed 101.860±3.575 days. Total life cycle recorded 277.960±3.371 days with 59.840±4.676 % survival and 0.518±0.039, 3.548±0.080 and 0.368±0.026 larval growth index, pupal growth index and developmental index respectively. All grubs feed on live maize roots in controlled conditions up to pupation. The simple methodology for rearing of root grubs on live maize roots under laboratory conditions was attempted and life cycle of H. nagpurensis was studied successfully.
Effect of number of seedlings per hill on performance and yield of spring rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Rajapur, Bardiya, Nepal
Authors:   Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal, Paudel Hikmat , Dhakal Suman ,   Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal, Shrestha Kalyani ,   Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal, Paudel Hemanta ,   Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuwan University, Nepal, Khatiwada Dikshya ,   Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
Published: August 2021

It is assumed that the rice grain yields can be increased by using the optimum number of seedlings per hill during transplant. In order to know the effect of the number of seedlings hill-1 on the performance and yield of spring rice, a field experiment was conducted from February to June 2020 at Rajapur municipality, Bardiya, Nepal. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) comprising five treatments viz., one, two, three, four, and five seedlings hill-1 with four replications. Hardinath-1 variety of rice was used at a spacing of 20cm*20cm, with an individual plot size of 3m*2m. Data for growth parameters, yield attributes, and yield were collected. All the data was entered and tabulated using MS-Excel while Analysis of variation and mean separation was done using R-Studio. The effect of number of seedlings hill-1 on yield and most of the yield attributing characters was found to be significant. Two seedlings hill-1 had the greatest plant height (94.78 cm), highest tiller per meter square (358.75), effective tiller per meter square (303.75), panicle length (24.27 cm), and the number of filled grains per panicle (120.43). Grain yield and straw yield (6.57 t/ha and 10.18 t/ha) were also highest at two seedlings per hill. Economic parameters like production cost, gross return, the net return, and B:C ratio varied significantly with the number of seedlings hill-1. The highest production cost (74.36 thousand NRs. ha-1) incurred at five seedlings hill-1 and gross return (177.39 thousand NRs. ha-1), net return (105.67 thousand NRs. ha-1), and B:C ratio (2.47) was highest at two seedlings hill-1.
Performance of wheat and mustard in agroforestry system under terai conditions of U.P., India
Authors:   Forest Research Institute Dehradun, Mohsin Afreen ,   U.K., India, Mohsin Faiz ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Piliphit, SVPUAT, Meerut, India
Published: August 2021

A large area is available in the form of boundaries, bunds, block plantations, wastelands where this system can be adopted. Poplar and Eucalyptus are suitable and promising agroforestry tree species, which is planted cropping system. In this particular study, Economical aspects and viability of wheat and Mustard have been studied. Trees intercropped with crops attained better growth and higher litter. In the study of nutrients (NPK) it is reviewed that all the three nutrients increase as the age of trees increases. All the nutrients increases as the tree age are increased. It is clearly seen after the whole research work done, nutrients in the soil are high insole plantation of trees. The yield of intercrops is low in the fields which are cultivated along with trees. The height of intercrops is higher under Poplar than intercrops under Eucalyptus. This might be due to the leaf pattern and its canopy shade. No significant results were obtained for tillers per plant and effective tillers per plant in wheat, however, more tillers were found in pure cropping. In Mustard primary branches per plant and seeds per siliqua were at par under Eucalyptus, Poplar, and pure cropping. Yield parameters such as secondary branches per plant, siliqua per plant, and test weight were significantly higher in pure cropping. The grain and straw/stover yields of both the crops under Eucalyptus and Poplar decreased significantly as compared to open fields (crops without Eucalyptus and Poplar). Net returns from a crop grown with Eucalyptus, & Poplar and sole cropping revealed that maximum income (Rs.82819.00/ha) was recorded in pure cropping (monoculture) of wheat, whereas net returns from Mustard grown Eucalyptus, Poplar and sole cropping revealed that maximum income (Rs.67275.00/ha) and whereas negative net returns of Rs.3943.47/ha (under 4years Eucalyptus) and also negative net returns Rs. 8731.00/ha (under 5 years Poplar) was recorded in Mustard oil.
Right to be Wrong: Examining the (Im) possibilities of Regulating Fake News while Preserving the Freedom of Expression in Kenya
Authors: Sugow Abdulmalik
Published: August 2021

With the proliferation of peer-to-peer networks as a source of information, concerns on the accuracy of information shared have been raised, necessitating attempts by governments to regulate fake news. Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, for instance, criminalises the intentional dissemination of false or misleading data. However, such regulation has resulted in a different set of concerns, particularly its potential to bring about undue limitation on the freedom of expression. In appraising the approach taken in Kenya of imposing liability on perpetrators, and that taken in some jurisdictions of imposing intermediary liability, the article posits that similar difficulties are faced in regulating fake news – the freedom of expression could be curtailed. This is fuelled by ambiguity in the definition of ‘fake news’. Consequently, this article seeks to find out if indeed, it is possible to regulate fake news while preserving the freedom of expression in Kenya. Further, the article delves into some of the effects the proliferation of fake news has had on the democratic process in Kenya, thereby requiring regulation. In doing so, it tackles fake news from two general conceptions: fake news as calculated disinformation campaigns by individuals for certain purposes, and fake news as an overarching culture of misinformation that enables the spread of false information. Regarding the former, it finds that legislative measures may prove sufficient. However, the latter requires a combination of non-legislative measures such as collaborative measure, awareness initiatives and fact-checking.
Examining the Reporting Mechanism for Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Authors: Nyaga Kelly
Published: August 2021

Sexual harassment in the workplace refers to any unwanted sexual request or advances by employers or colleagues. It is prevalent in the Kenyan context. Despite this, many cases of sexual harassment go unreported. This article looks at the factors affecting the reluctance to report sexual harassment in relation to the structure of the reporting mechanism under the Kenyan Employment Act. It is suggested that there exists a nexus between these factors and the structure of the reporting mechanism. This article is informed by the dominance feminism theory which identifies dominance as the basis for sexual harassment. To improve reporting, this article recommends increasing reporting avenues by including a commission and promoting training of employees on sexual harassment. With the exception of case law and statute, much of the information gathered has been sourced from books, papers, case law and published journals.
Mineral Fertilization Increases Litterfall in Degraded Soils by Arenization
Authors: De Souza Huan Pablo , Malheiros Angélica Costa , Momolli Dione Richer , Ludvichak Aline Aparecida , Guimarães Claudiney Couto , Gonsalves José Mateus Wisniewski , Schumacher Mauro Valdir
Published: August 2021

Young stands on sandy soils with low natural fertility are more dependent on chemical fertilization. The litterfall becomes the most important route for biogeochemical cycling in an ecosystem. Therefore, the aim of the study was to quantify the annual litterfall, evaluate the seasonality of deposition and verify the litterfall response under different amounts of fertilizers in a young eucalyptus stand implanted in soil degraded by arenization in southern Brazil. Litterfall was evaluated using litter traps with an area of 0.5 m². Fortnightly, over a year, collections and quantification of dry mass were performed. Each of the 5 fertilizer treatments received increasing amounts of nutrients. The litterfall had seasonal pattern, with larger quantities for the spring season, with statistical difference at a level of 5% probability of error from other seasons evaluated, marked by the increase in temperatures. The amount of litterfall, in descending order, followed the amount of nutrients applied in the treatments: T5 > T3 > T4 > T2 > T1. The annual litterfall ranged from 518 to 1326 kg ha-1 of the treatment that received natural phosphate (T1) and triple superphosphate (T5), respectively. This variation represents an increase of 156%. The increase in litterfall is associated with the amount of fertilizers.
Reimbursement of Radiotherapy Services in Romania: Qvo Vadis?
Authors: Kacsó Gabriel
Published: August 2021

"Despite Romania’s significant quantity improvement in terms of radiotherapy
infrastructure during the last 5-10 years, quality has experienced a slow upgrade, at
least in the public setting. This is a pandemic eye view perspective on the current
romanian radiotherapy, triggering differential incentives adjusted for quality /
complexity of delivered RT."
Congenital Urethrovaginal Fistula with Blind-Ending Vagina in a Female Pseudohermaphrodite Dog with Urinary Incontinence
Authors: Thompson Jamie-Leigh , Liuti Tiziana , Albuquerque Carolina , Murgia Daniela
Published: August 2021

An 8 mo old male Doberman pinscher was referred for investigation of persistent urinary incontinence. Physical examination revealed urine leakage and abnormal external genitalia. A computed tomography scan identified a large fluid-filled cavity extending from the caudoventral abdomen displacing the colon and urinary bladder. No retained testicles were identified. A retrograde urethrogram study found a linear communication, cranial to the pubic brim between the urethra to the fluid-filled cavity (fistula). Exploratory celiotomy was performed, and an entire female reproductive tract with a blind-ending vagina and a urethrovaginal fistula was found. En bloc gonad hysterectomy was performed, the fistula was transected, and a careful urethral reconstruction was performed. The urinary incontinence resolved immediately after surgery, and no complications were reported. Mild urinary incontinence recurred 4 days following patient discharge, and a urine bacterial culture was positive for Klebsiella spp. An antibiotic course was prescribed, and the incontinence fully resolved. Congenital urogenital abnormalities should always be considered in young animals presenting with urinary incontinence. Here, a young female pseudohermaphrodite dog with a naturally occurring congenital urethrovaginal fistula is described. Exploratory surgery was required for definitive diagnosis and surgical intervention yielded a good medium-term outcome with resolution of clinical signs.
LAS RELACIONES TRÓFICAS EN EL SISTEMA HÍDRICO DE LA PROVINCIA DE LOS RÍOS: Ichthyoelephas humeralis Y Brycon alburnus
Authors: Prado España Mónica , Muñíz Vidarte Luís
Published: August 2021

Se analizaron los contenidos estomacales de 245 ejemplares del pez Ichthyoelephas humeralis y 230 de Brycon alburnus, para determinar sus hábitos alimentarios y relaciones tróficas en el sistema hídrico de la provincia de Los Ríos entre marzo y diciembre de 2010. Se utilizó el Índice de Importancia Relativa, basado en los métodos numérico, peso y frecuencia de ocurrencia, obteniéndose además los índices de amplitud del nicho trófico de Levin y de traslapo de Morisita. Se determinó que I. humeralis es un pez detritívoro-fitófago, consumiendo siete grupos alimenticios, siendo los más importantes el detritus y las microalgas. B. alburnus se determinó como un pez omnívoro, cuyos componentes alimentarios predominantes fueron materia vegetal mixta, peces e insectos. La amplitud del nicho trófico determinó a I. humeralis (Bi=0.06) y B. alburnus (Bi=0.09) como depredadores selectivos por consumir un mayor porcentaje de pocas especies. Al comparar ambas especies mediante el índice de traslapo trófico, se obtuvo un traslapo medio (Cλ 0.47), lo que indicó que comparten el mismo espacio debido a que consumen algunas presas similares aunque en diferentes proporciones.
LA CRONOLOGÍA MORFOMÉTRICA PARCIAL DEL Tapirus Terrestris (LINNAEUS. 1758) EN CAUTIVERIO
Authors: Calero Romero Byron , Salvatierra Feijoo Betty
Published: August 2021

El presente trabajo con el Tapir amazónico (Tapirus terrestris) se realizó en el Zoológico de Quito en Guayllabamba, durante los meses de abril del 2010 hasta marzo del 2011, se analizó cronológicamente la somatometría del tapir de tierras bajas (T. terrestris). Se efectuó mediciones corporales del neonato teniendo contacto directo con los tapires evitando así las capturas físicas, se ejecutó un total de 25 muestreos con 33 estructuras evaluadas, iniciando los monitoreos al quinto día de vida de la cría. Se observó un crecimiento acelerado en los primeros meses de vida de la cría. El porcentaje de desarrollo de cada estructura presenta un dominio de crecimiento por parte de la estructura “I” siendo el 17.328% del total corporal y el menor porcentaje de crecimiento es de la estructura “G” con un 0.24 %. Al lograr registrar el crecimiento cronológico del tapir se observó que las medidas corporales no crecen con regularidad como se piensa, sino que sigue patrones biológicos, anatómicos y genético- evolutivos, los cuales determinan el ritmo de crecimiento de cada estructura somática del individuo debido a la función que cumplan y en dependencia del hábitat que ocupen.
Análisis del efecto del consumo final e inversión bruta en el empleo formal de Nicaragua (Período 2009-2018)
Authors: Lola Leuvad Tercero , Velázquez Vanegas Hugo
Published: August 2021

En este artículo se analiza la incidencia del consumo final e inversión bruta en el empleo formal de la economía nicaragüense (2009-2018), respaldado por la teoría keynesiana. Se utilizan datos oficiales del Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN) y se realiza un análisis correlacional con modelización econométrica a través del método de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios (MCO). La evolución de las variables muestra una tendencia creciente a lo largo del periodo, únicamente en 2018 que sufren un descenso debido a la crisis sociopolítica, a excepción de la inversión bruta, que tiene un comportamiento fluctuante y su mayor descenso fue en 2018. Las actividades económicas que demandaron mayor fuerza laboral fueron servicios comunales, sociales y personales y la industria manufacturera, y que a su vez fueron las actividades que fortalecieron el sector exportador.  Tanto el consumo final como la inversión bruta tienen un efecto positivo en el empleo formal; se evidencia el efecto multiplicador del consumo público que permite la variación del consumo final siendo ésta la implementación de una política fiscal expansiva (ceteris paribus), lo que permitió encontrar que el consumo final está dando un mayor aporte que la inversión bruta y ambas dan lugar a la estimulación de la demanda agregada con el fin de aumentar la producción, permitiendo ofertar mayor número de  empleos formales.
Gestión financiera en las cooperativas de transporte del municipio de León - Nicaragua
Authors: Salmerón Delgado Welmer , Espinoza Torres Maria , Laguna Laguna Odalye , Ruíz Sarria María , Munguía Salgado Rosa , Lazo Ruíz Daniela
Published: August 2021

Con las exigencias actuales del mercado, se requiere de cambios continuos en la gestión financiera de las organizaciones (Cabrera, Fuentes y Cerezo, 2017). En Nicaragua el movimiento cooperativo, a pesar de su evolución en los últimos años, aun cuenta con problemas de administración y gestión (Chamorro, Escampini, Gariazzo y Guido, 2007). Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el nivel de gestión financiera de las cooperativas de transporte del municipio de León. Se aplicó un cuestionario adaptado para el análisis de la gestión financiera en pymes de Vera (2012), compuesto por 6 dimensiones y 62 ítems. El cuestionario fue aplicado a través de una entrevista con un diseño de investigación de campo no experimental, transversal y descriptivo, en una muestra de 7 cooperativas del municipio de León. Los principales hallazgos de esta investigación muestran que las cooperativas de transporte, mostraron condiciones bajas en relación a los mecanismos de control estratégico (0.8214) y el proceso de planificación y control financiero (0.8304), la planificación financiera (1.0179), el análisis funcional de la gerencia financiera (1.0179) y los parámetros financieros para la toma de decisiones a largo plazo (1.0510) y a corto plazo (1.0952) alcanzaron valores medios, siendo este último el de mayor alcance.
Effort as a Mediator of the Relationship between English Learning Self-Efficacy and Reading Comprehension Performance in the EFL Field: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Giladi Ariela , Koslowsky Meni , Davidovitch Nitza
Published: August 2021

English language skills are considered of great value in the labor market and in the field of research. As such, learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) becomes of great importance, especially for foreign students and employees working in international settings. The goal of the present study was to explore students’ self-efficacy in language learning (LSE), in contrast with general self-efficacy (GSE) and effort (EF) as predictors of students’ reading comprehension performance in English. Moreover, we hypothesized that effort mediates the relationship between LSE and reading comprehension performance. We explored the EFL learners who enrolled in academic English courses during a period of three months, one academic semester. Using a longitudinal design, at Time 1, the sample of 265 participants completed three questionnaires: GSE, LSE and EF scales. At Time 2, reading comprehension test was given to the participants who had completed the questionnaires previously. Results indicated that LSE, in contrast with GSE, is positively correlated with reading comprehension performance. Furthermore, the data showed that LSE is positively correlated with effort, and that effort is positively correlated with reading comprehension performance. Findings revealed that effort mediates the relationship between LSE and reading comprehension performance. Thus, our study contributes to the development of more effective teaching methods and provides EFL teachers the necessary tools to predict and enhance students’ achievements in the field. Implications and limitations for future research are discussed.
A teoria dos complexos culturais: uma perspectiva junguiana do social
Authors: Silva Cauan Esplugues , Serbena Carlos Augusto
Published: August 2021

Este artigo realiza uma análise conceitual da teoria dos Complexos Culturais, nas obras de Samuel Kimbles e Thomas Singer. A teoria dos Complexos Culturais pode ser utilizada como uma forma de análise de conflitos intergrupais, é essencialmente a descrição de uma sociologia interna. Esta revisão tem como objetivo apresentar uma síntese atual e crítica do conceito. Temas como integração, telos, e a presença dos Complexos Culturais na prática clínica e algumas críticas ao conceito são apresentados. Percebe-se a presença de conceitos complementares que buscam dar suporte a esta teoria. Por fim, observa-se a manutenção de uma estrutura base deste conceito, ainda que contribuições tenham sido constatadas ao longo das obras analisadas, principalmente na utilização de conceitos que buscam complementar a descrição da dinâmica dos Complexos Culturais.
Estresse, qualidade de vida e pressão arterial de estudantes universitários
Authors: Novais Luis Henrique , Rezende Bruno Almeida
Published: August 2021

A saúde mental de estudantes universitários tem sido foco de investigações, pois apontam para alta prevalência de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Este trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a ocorrência do aumento na prevalência e severidade do estresse, suas consequências somáticas representadas pela elevação dos valores de pressão arterial e sua associação com qualidade de vida em estudantes universitários. Trezentos e dois estudantes foram divididos em áreas acadêmicas e avaliados por meio do Inventário de Estresse de Lipp, Inventário de qualidade de vida WHOQOL-bref, aferição de pressão arterial: no início e no final do semestre letivo. Os resultados apontam para um aumento na prevalência de estresse, aumento dos níveis pressóricos ao final do semestre letivo e piora da qualidade de vida nos momentos estudados. Os resultados indicam uma necessidade de ações para minimizar às condições relacionadas ao surgimento do estresse.
Um estudo exploratório das informações sobre a fibromialgia em websites brasileiros
Authors: Souza Bruna de , Borges Roselania Francisconi
Published: August 2021

A fibromialgia é uma síndrome dolorosa de etiologia desconhecida. No ano de 2017 houve um aumento significativo de buscas na web brasileira com o termo fibromialgia. Esta pesquisa exploratória teve o objetivo de analisar as informações sobre essa síndrome disponíveis em websites brasileiros. Para coleta de dados, empregou-se o termo fibromialgia no site de busca Google. Os filtros de busca foram o intervalo entre 2010-2017 e idioma português. As informações foram sistematizadas e analisadas qualitativamente, mediante divergências e aproximações com a literatura científica. Os resultados indicaram: variabilidade de informações sobre a síndrome na web, refletindo as produções científicas da área; ocorrência de dissonâncias e convergências sobre definição, sintomas, critérios diagnósticos, etiologia e tratamentos; e que as informações da web sobre a fibromialgia estão, predominantemente, sob domínio da ciência médica, com inserção restrita de conteúdos psicológicos.
Respostas de estresse e coping em adolescentes com excesso de peso
Authors: Volpato Michelle Lyrio Tabachi , Motta Alessandra Brunoro
Published: August 2021

A obesidade é uma doença crônica de origem multicausal e demanda tratamento multidisciplinar. Ter uma doença crônica pode acarretar diversos estressores, especialmente em adolescentes, e o uso de estratégias de coping pode contribuir para o manejo da adversidade. O estudo investigou o coping em adolescentes com excesso de peso. Para tanto, foram entrevistados 14 adolescentes com idades entre 11 e 17 anos (M = 14,77), que compuseram a amostra. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Questionário sociodemográfico e Questionário de Resposta ao Estresse – excesso de peso (RSQ) e os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. A presença do excesso de peso desde a infância indica maior respostas ao estresse. O uso de estratégias de coping adaptativas foi identificado, contribuindo para melhor ajuste dos adolescentes frente ao excesso de peso. A pesquisa permitiu a ampliação do conhecimento sobre mecanismos do coping relacionados ao excesso de peso em adolescentes.
Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente: um retrato 30 anos depois
Authors: Sei Maíra Bonafé , Mantovanelli Ortolan Maria Lúcia , Tavares Bellato Spagiari Nathália , Silva Lúcio Patricia
Published: August 2021

Crianças e adolescentes são protegidos por lei em nosso país por intermédio do Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA), documento que proporciona garantia de inúmeros direitos e que completou 30 anos em julho de 2020. Devido a sua grande importância, a revista Estudos Interdisciplinares em Psicologia reconheceu a necessidade de ressaltar o aniversário da promulgação de tal estatuto. Organizamos, assim, uma edição suplementar de textos sobre a temática em comemoração à data, muito embora o trabalho tenha sido atravessado por acontecimentos como a pandemia da COVID-19 e a mudança na Comissão Editorial de nosso periódico.A pandemia enfrentada pelo mundo atualmente tem exigido um olhar crítico e cauteloso quanto à saúde física e mental de crianças e adolescentes, na medida em que as estratégias de contenção de transmissão do vírus incluem distanciamento e isolamento social, consequenciando inúmeras mudanças e adaptações do sistema educacional infanto-juvenil. Entendemos que, como previsto no ECA, para além de nossas condições de profissionais da área da saúde e das ciências humanas como um todo, as quais nos exigem responsabilização ética, nosso dever como cidadãos é de proteção às crianças e adolescentes, sendo essa edição suplementar um dos meios para o exercício deste dever.Nesta edição, podemos observar a importância do ECA principalmente na garantia de direitos e de proteção a crianças e adolescentes que são escutadas em nosso sistema judiciário, por meio do depoimento especial, e aquelas que estão inseridas nas medidas socioeducativas, nos programas de privação de liberdade e nos acolhimentos institucionais. Em meio a estes contextos, os artigos aqui incluídos ressaltam as responsabilidades e desafios do trabalho da psicologia, do serviço social e de toda a equipe multidisciplinar a qual o tema complexo exige, principalmente no que compete às violências sexuais.Isto posto, gostaríamos de agradecer aos autores que tiveram o interesse e disposição em publicar conosco, dando-nos o privilégio de compartilhar com o meio acadêmico suas experiências práticas e de pesquisa sobre a temática da criança e do adolescente. O agradecimento também se estende ao árduo trabalho dos pareceristas que, comprometidos com a importância e com os avanços da ciência, se dispuseram a avaliar os trabalhos submetidos.
Desafios da prática de estágio em psicologia no acolhimento institucional
Authors: Siqueira Aline Cardoso , Faraj Suane Pastoriza , Kemerich Daiane Santos do Carmo , Silva Amanda Pereira da , Giacomelli Daniela Porto
Published: August 2021

Este artigo apresenta um relato de experiência de um estágio supervisionado em Psicologia realizado em uma instituição de acolhimento para crianças e adolescentes. Esse campo de estágio constitui-se em um espaço potente para a formação do estudante de Psicologia, bem como uma oportunidade de visualizar a efetivação dos direitos preconizados no ECA em 1990. Assim, objetiva-se problematizar os desafios dessa medida de proteção e apontar possibilidades para garantir os direitos da população infanto-juvenil nos 30 anos do ECA. Os resultados sinalizam desafios relacionados à garantia do direito à educação, lazer, atendimento especializado, convivência familiar e comunitária e tempo de permanência na instituição. Foram realizados atendimentos psicológicos, reuniões nas escolas, atendimentos psicossociais, oficinas para adolescentes, busca por atividades de lazer e esporte, etc. Conclui-se que o esforço para a efetivação do ECA deve ser tarefa constante, sendo potencializada com a relação acolhimento/universidade.
Transformando muros: graffiti com adolescentes em privação de liberdade
Authors: Rodrigues Cláudia Regina Campos , Garcez Amanda , De Brito Renan De Vita Alves , Giacomozzi Andréia Isabel , Santa Rosa Tathiana Reche
Published: August 2021

Este estudo avalia uma intervenção de oficinas de graffiti, com adolescentes em cumprimento de medida socioeducativa de privação de liberdade em um Centro de Atendimento Socioeducativo de Florianópolis (SC). As oficinas visaram promover uma intervenção artística, espaço de expressão, fortalecimento de vínculos e formação ética-estética-política dos jovens. Foram realizados seis encontros com dois grupos (ala feminina e masculina) de 5 a 15 adolescentes (13 a 18 anos), bem como reuniões com a equipe técnica e os agentes socioeducativos. Posteriormente, foram conduzidos grupos focais com os participantes, sendo realizada análise de conteúdo temática e discussão com registros de diários de campo. Os resultados indicaram contribuição para o caráter socioeducativo da medida, coerente com o Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente, pois houve opiniões positivas e protagonismo dos adolescentes, reflexões sobre ética e a dinâmica do Centro.
Direitos humanos na atuação de psicólogos na socioeducação
Authors: Machado Bianca Zanchi , Santos Samara Silva dos
Published: August 2021

O estudo tem como objetivo investigar como a medida socioeducativa - MSE, na concepção dos profissionais participantes, vem influenciando na proteção e promoção dos direitos dos adolescentes em cumprimento de medida socioeducativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis psicólogos que trabalham com MSE. As entrevistas foram transcritas e analisadas qualitativamente. As respostas revelam o aspecto negativo das concepções socioculturais e das informações midiáticas sobre o adolescente em MSE, configurando inclusive em um desserviço ao desenvolvimento das Medidas de forma que impactam em desarticulações na rede de atendimento e inflam os preconceitos sociais. Quanto às garantias de direitos analisou-se pontos como: estrutura física, acesso à educação, respeito às individualidades dos adolescentes e acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde e assistência. Destaca-se a relevância de investir em capacitações para os profissionais não somente do sistema socioeducativo, mas de todas as políticas que devem assistir os adolescentes em cumprimento de MSE.
Mapping Mobile Payment Adoption: Customers’ Trends and Challenges
Authors: Saprikis Vaggelis , Vlachopoulou Maro
Published: August 2021

The continuous advancement of the mobile technology industry and the wide acceptance of mobile devices worldwide have provided great prospects to customers regarding their monetary transactions. As a result, numerous individuals use their mobile devices, mainly their smartphone; to pay online and even more are expected to take advantage of the mobile payments in the near future. This study conducts an up-to-date review to survey the landscape of individuals’ behavioral intention to adopt m-payments systems and services in the last five years (2015-2019 period). In specific, the aim of this review paper is twofold. First, it collects and summarizes the review papers that focus on customers’ m-payment adoption intention as an umbrella review. Second, it analyzes all recently top quantitative primary research papers that examined the aforementioned topic and presents a detailed examination of their objectives and research outcomes as a scoping review. Both of these analyzes are expected to increase the understanding of m-payments adoption and their underlying factors that influence individuals’ decision to adopt them, as well as reveal research gaps. Consequently, the paper aims to be a useful tool for mapping the research trends in current literature regarding mobile payment.
Anesthetic considerations in patients with implantable devices and chronic pain surgery
Authors: Camargo Cárdenas Francisco Javier , Valencia Cataño Alejandra , Vargas Juan Felipe
Published: August 2021

The use of advanced invasive techniques for the control of chronic pain in patients with multiple comorbidities is becoming increasingly common. Neuromodulation offers a new management alternative involving the infusion of one or more drugs into the epidural or intrathecal space through a fully implantable infusion pump. It also involves spinal stimulation, a minimally invasive technique in which electrodes are positioned in the epidural space and connected to a pulse generator that is implanted subcutaneously and generates pulses designed to suppress the noxious stimulus. This article will describe the anesthetic considerations in cases of implantable drug delivery systems, and spinal and peripheral nerve stimulation devices. Additionally, patients with electrical or drug neuromodulation devices may present to anesthetic practice for surgical indications unrelated to their chronic pain pathology. Hence the importance of being familiar with the basic components of these devices, how they work, what drugs they use and the potential associated complications in the perioperative context, in order to ensure proper management and patient safety.
Iranian Healthcare System and Raising Wave of Privatization: A Literature Review
Authors: Akhavan Sharareh
Published: August 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to systematically review the literature on the Iranian healthcare system in the time of increasing privatization. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, CINAHL, APA PschInfo, and Cochrane databases to identify various concepts in the literature concerning the privatization of healthcare in Iran between September and November 2020. All the included articles were assessed using the John Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Research tool. In addition, grey literature was searched using Google targeted at academic websites and key organizations and online newspapers and magazines in the Persian language. This screening resulted in a total of 70 articles, reports, and documents. The PRISMA guidelines were followed for abstracting data and assessing the quality of the studies. Results: Six health-related items were identified at the time of increased privatization in the healthcare system. These items consisted of medical establishments, accessibility, and privatization, catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), out-of-pocket payment (OOP), health inequality, privatization, and healthcare providers, and the policy and finance of privatization. Conclusions: The review identified that the process of privatization of the healthcare system in Iran occurred with poor monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Privatization rested on neoliberal arguments, and for-profit care has worsened healthcare performance and created an unfair, expensive healthcare system of lower quality in Iran.
Biofilm Formation Capability of Clinical Helicobacter pylori Isolates on MKN-45 Cells
Authors: Attaran Bahareh , Falsafi Tahereh , Kabiri Mahboubeh
Published: August 2021

Background: In vitro biofilm formation of H. pylori is demonstrated; however, its potential role in the persistent infection of the human stomach has not yet been addressed. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the biofilm formation of clinical H. pylori isolates on an epithelial cell line, a line that produces mucin. Methods: H. pylori isolates consisting of an efficient (19B) and a weak (4B) biofilm formation ability, were selected from screening of the clinical isolates. Their adhesion index was determined after 2h incubation with the semi-confluent monolayers of MKN-45 cells. Their biofilm formation was evaluated after 24 and 72 h incubation with MKN-45 cells using a modified adherence assay developed in this work. Production of biofilm was quantitatively assessed by CFU enumeration and qualitatively by the immunofluorescence, and scanning-electron-microscopic (SEM) methods. Due to the importance of mucin in the binding of H. pylori and biofilm formation, the binding strength of the mucin binding protein, MUC5AC, and MUC1 with docking was investigated using cluspro webserver. Results: Using MKN-45 epithelial cell line as a model, significant differences were observed between the adhesion index of 19B and 4B isolates. After 24h, both isolates were able to form biofilms with significantly higher numbers of CFU for the 19B isolate. These results were confirmed by immunofluorescence and SEM such that after 24h, a cluster of coccoid bacteria on the MKN-45 cells in the form of microcolonies was observed. The docking results showed that MUC5AC demonstrated the most favorable interaction with H. pylori urease and BabA with docking energy scores of -931.1 and -906.3 kcal.mol-1, respectively. Conclusions: By developing an appropriate in situ biofilm assay, we investigated biofilm formation by clinical H. pylori isolates on the MKN-45 epithelial cell line. The establishment of such an in-situ model for studying the biofilm formation ability of clinical isolates can also be used to study cell-bacteria interactions in the context of a complex biofilm and also as a model for drug screening applications.
A Case Report of Late-Onset Neonatal Meningitis Caused by SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Jamali Zahra , Dehghani Fatemeh , Hosseininasab Ali
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Central nervous system involvement by SARS-CoV-19 appears to be very rare in neonates. We report a case of viral meningitis in a neonate admitted to Kerman Afzalipour Hospital in Southeastern Iran. Case Presentation: The patient was a 15-day-old neonate who presented with lethargy, fever, and poor feeding the day before admission. After the initial evaluation and experimental treatment, viral meningitis was diagnosed with SARS- CoV-19 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. Empirical treatment was done with antibiotics and supportive care. After viral meningitis was confirmed, the antibiotics were discontinued. In a follow-up two weeks later, the neonate had a good condition with no particular problem. Conclusions: This report is a case of SARS-CoV-2 meningitis in a neonate. Therefore, if there is epidemiological evidence, the central nervous system involvement due to this virus should also be considered in neonates.
Measurement Uncertainty of Surface Temperature Distributions for Laser
Powder Bed Fusion Processes
Authors: Deisenroth David C. , Mekhontsev Sergey , Lane Brandon , Hanssen Leonard , Zhirnov Ivan , Khromchenko Vladimir , Grantham Steven , Cardenas-Garcia Daniel , Donmez Alkan
Published: August 2021

This paper describes advances in measuring the characteristic spatial distribution of surface temperature and emissivity during laser-metal interaction under conditions relevant for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing processes. Detailed descriptions of the measurement process, results, and approaches to determining uncertainties are provided. Measurement uncertainties have complex dependencies on multiple process parameters, so the methodology is demonstrated on one set of process parameters and one material. Well-established literature values for high-purity nickel solidification temperature and emissivity at the solidification temperature were used to evaluate the predicted uncertainty of the measurements. The standard temperature measurement uncertainty is found to be approximately 0.9 % of the absolute temperature (16 °C), and the standard relative emissivity measurement uncertainty is found to be approximately 8 % at the solidification point of high-purity nickel, both of which are satisfactory. This paper also outlines several potential sources of test uncertainties, which may require additional experimental evaluation. The largest of these are the metal vapor and ejecta that are produced as process by-products, which can potentially affect the imaging quality, reflectometry results, and thermal signature of the process, while also affecting the process of laser power delivery. Furthermore, the current paper focuses strictly on the uncertainties of the emissivity and temperature measurement approach and therefore does not detail a variety of uncertainties associated with experimental controls that must be evaluated for future generation of reference data.
De la trace au tracé : Les marqueurs de l’angoisse dans le dessin de l’enfant
Authors: Cognet1 Anna , Masson Céline
Published: August 2021

Les dessins d’enfants confrontés à des angoisses de mort massives en portent-ils la trace dans le cadre psychothérapeutique? Nous présenterons quatre cas cliniques d’enfants consultant pour des problématiques différentes, mais qui, chacune, illustrent un enfant confronté à l’effroi et à l’angoisse traumatique. Ces situations seront l’occasion d’observer l’utilisation du dessin en psychothérapie de l’enfant (phénomène transitionnel, mise en mouvement graphique relevant des mouvements psychiques qui animent l’enfant, projection de l’angoisse perceptible dans le tracé) et de proposer une grille de repérage des marqueurs de l’angoisse dans le dessin d’enfant.
DU NON-SENS À LA MISE EN RÉCIT DU PASSAGE À L’ACTE CHEZ LES MINEURS NON ACCOMPAGNÉS
Authors: Gallet Fiona , Karray1 Amira
Published: August 2021

Notre recherche porte sur le récit post-migratoire des mineurs non accompagnés (MNA) comme alternative au passage à l’acte et sur la manière dont il rend compte du parcours migratoire, des tentatives d’élaboration de vécus traumatiques, et de réappropriation subjective. Hypothèses : Pour ces jeunes, le passage à l’acte aurait une fonction de contenance et de défense contre les affects dépressifs. La création serait une tentative de symbolisation autour d’une aire potentielle d’expérience. Résultats : Les trajectoires individuelles des jeunes montrent une difficulté à exprimer la souffrance qu’ils ont accumulé durant le parcours migratoire.
Examining the Interplay Between Big Data and Microservices – A Bibliometric Review
Authors: Staegemann Daniel , Volk Matthias , Shakir Aamir , Lautenschläger Erik , Turowski Klaus
Published: August 2021

Due to the ever increasing amount of data that is produced and captured in today’s world, the concept of big data has risen to prominence. However, implementing the respective applications is still a challenging task. This holds especially true, since a high degree of flexibility is desirable. One potential approach is the utilization of novel decentralized technologies, as in the case of microservices to construct such big data analytics solutions. To obtain an overview of the current situation regarding the corresponding research, using the scientific database Scopus and its provided tools for search and analytics, this bibliometric review provides an analysis of the literature and subsequently discusses avenues for future research.
Neural mechanisms of modulations of empathy and altruism by beliefs of others’ pain
Authors: Wu Taoyu , Han Shihui
Published: August 2021

Perceived cues signaling others’ pain induce empathy which in turn motivates altruistic behavior toward those who appear suffering. This perception-emotion-behavior reactivity is the core of human altruism but does not always occur in real-life situations. Here, by integrating behavioral and multimodal neuroimaging measures, we investigate neural mechanisms underlying modulations of empathy and altruistic behavior by beliefs of others’ pain (BOP). We show evidence that lack of BOP reduces subjective estimation of others’ painful feelings and decreases monetary donations to those who show pain expressions. Moreover, lack of BOP attenuates neural responses to their pain expressions within 200 ms after face onset and modulates neural responses to others’ pain in the insular, post-central, and frontal cortices. Our findings suggest that BOP provide a cognitive basis of human empathy and altruism and unravel the intermediate neural mechanisms.