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New Method Determines Optimized Reference SDM for MIMO Testing
Authors: Underwood Marcos A.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents a new method for vibration testing of articles such as satellites, aerospace subsystems, transportation subsystems, civil structures, or articles whose reliability in operation may be evaluated using either mechanical or acoustic vibration testing. The method can be used for direct field or reverberant acoustic test facility testing (acoustic) systems or multiple-exciter (mechanical) testing systems to perform vibration testing. The method improves the ability of Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) acoustic testing systems to create diffuse or other types of acoustic fields and MIMO mechanical testing systems to produce vibration responses conforming to an initial reference Spectral Density Matrix (SDM) specification in the least mean-square error (LMSE) sense. It provides an updated positive definite or semi-definite reference SDM that enables such tests to run with less error, using minimum required drive power, as a function of the initial definition of the reference SDM, by modifying its coherence and phase off-diagonal terms, to approximate initially defined off-diagonal terms in the LMSE sense, but maintaining its initially defined diagonal terms exactly, while accounting for physical limitations existing in the overall MIMO testing system.
A New Method Using Pseudovelocity-Based Fatigue Analysis to Determine the Effectiveness of Acoustic Fields Used for Acoustic Testing
Authors: Underwood Marcos A. , Lamparelli Marc D.
Published: October 2024

This paper summarizes results from the use of advanced adaptive multiple-input, multiple-output (i.e., MIMO) control for direct field acoustic testing to excite an aluminum-honeycombed 1.22 m × 2.44 m (4 ft × 8 ft) test panel with MSI-DFAT's near-diffuse acoustic field and four nondiffuse acoustic fields using three panel orientations, and two speaker configurations. The five fields have the same overall sound pressure level (OASPL) and 1/3-octave sound-pressure-level (SPL) spectrum. Test and analysis results demonstrate a dependence of the test panel's response characteristics to each acoustic-field excitation, showing that the near-diffuse field excites experimental-modal-analysis-identified test panel modes effectively, whereas nondiffuse fields excite these modes ineffectively. Differences are attributed to the relative diffuseness of fields. Partial fatigue damage values from 20 accelerometer locations are determined from pseudovelocity (PV) outputs from single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) models at each modal frequency excited by their response time histories, for each acoustic field, to quantify the relative ability of acoustic fields to detect workmanship flaws of typical test articles. Fatigue-damage values are obtained from PV response time histories of SDOF models at identified modal frequencies, which are rainflow-cycle counted with the partial-damage coefficients calculated using the Palmgren-Miner rule. A new form of vibro-acoustic gain based on PV power spectral densities (PSDs) is also introduced and correlated with these experimental results, since the PV response PSDs of a test article undergoing random vibration are proportional to modal stress at their frequencies. This paper shows that the modal stress caused by acoustic-field types is an important consideration for acoustic testing of satellites and other spacecraft, since using a nondiffuse field may result in an acoustic test that doesn't detect workmanship flaws in a test article, even though the acoustic environment is achieving the same specified OASPL and average acoustic 1/3-octave SPL spectrum.
The Injunction to Pay under a Bank Guarantee as a Procedural Means of Interference in Guarantee Legal Relations
Authors: Gavrichkov S. V.
Published: October 2024

The paper analyzes the balance between the procedural institution of acceptance of interim measures by the courts and the material institution of ensuring the fulfillment of obligations by issuing independent (bank) guarantees. The author raises the issue of the intrusion of interim measures into the independent nature of the guarantee relationship and justifies the approach according to which such interim measures may be permissible if there are signs of abuse of the right by unscrupulous beneficiaries. The paper analyzes the practice of both arbitrazh courts and courts of general jurisdiction and the approaches of courts to the adoption of interim measures prohibiting banks from making payments under a bank guarantee. The author also touches upon the issues of the standard of proof when courts apply interim measures in guarantee relations. In conclusion, it is substantiated that alternative methods of restoring the rights of the principal or guarantor in the form of collecting unjustified enrichment from an unscrupulous beneficiary may not be effective enough.
Ensuring Intellectual Rights Protection in the context of Advanced Technologies Development
Authors: Gulbasarova E. V.
Published: October 2024

The paper is devoted to the issues related to the observance of the rights of authors and copyright holders in the creation and development of advanced technologies. The paper concludes that the use of objects of copyright and related rights, topologies of integrated circuits in the training of artificial intelligence technologies is an unnamed way of using the corresponding objects. It is established that the use of these objects in a similar way without the consent of the copyright holders should be recognized as a violation of exclusive rights. In addition, it is proved that the use of information about protected objects of patent law in the training of artificial intelligence algorithms is not a violation of patent rights from the point of view of current legislation. The conclusion is formulated about the need to consolidate mechanisms to ensure the rights of authors and copyright holders of results of intellectual work used in the creation and development of advanced technologies. Similar mechanisms are proposed by the author. It is proved that in the absence of such mechanisms as technology develops, a situation may arise when ensuring the rights of developers of advanced technologies will be carried out to the detriment of respect for the rights and legitimate interests of authors and copyright holders.
The Institution of Chaplains and Religious Rites in Parliaments
Authors: Pibaev I. A. , Pedan S. V.
Published: October 2024

The paper analyzes the legal status of chaplains in the structure of parliaments of a number of foreign countries and the peculiarities of religious rites during parliamentary sessions. Several forms of religious presence in legislative activity are distinguished. Firstly, the practice of prayers at the beginning of plenary sessions and organizing other religious services; secondly, it is possible to have religious ministers — chaplains — constantly present during the work of the legislative body. It is noted that a full-fledged institution of chaplains exists only in the USA and Great Britain. The authors point out that chaplains do not have a significant influence on political decisions of members of parliament, since they perform more organizational functions, but they can influence public opinion during periods of important events in the country. The authors support their conclusions with examples from history and judicial practice devoted to the development of the institution of chaplains in the USA and Great Britain.
Assessing the Pathophysiology, Morbidity, and Mortality of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Richie RC
Published: October 2024

The basic definitions of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), its epidemiology, its clinical features and complications, and the morbidity and mortality of OSA are discussed. Included in this treatise is a discussion of the various symptomatic and polysomnographic phenotypes of COPD that may enable better treatment and impact mortality in persons with OSA. The goal of this article is to serve as a reference for life and disability insurance company medical directors and underwriters when underwriting an applicant with probable or diagnosed sleep apnea. It is well-referenced (133 ref.) allowing for more in-depth investigation of any aspect of sleep apnea being queried.
Solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas (Frantz's tumor), a rare entity, regarding a case
Authors: Raygoza Jazabel , Gracia Jorge A.
Published: October 2024

Frantz tumor is a rare solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas. Represents 1-2% of all the exocrine neoplasm of the pancreas. Was described for the first time in 1959. Occurs insidiously in female, young patients. The diagnosis is made casually through images, it should be suspected in a tomography as the first differential diagnosis in the presence of a large tumor, located in the head and/or tail of the pancreas with defined contours with solid and cystic portions, and rare presence of metastasis. The treatment is surgical resection of the tumor with a very good prognosis, with a high survival rate and low recurrence. A case is reported of a 31-year-old female patient, with no significant history, presenting with abdominal pain of three months duration and subsequent early satiety, without other symptoms. Clinically with the presence of a palpable tumor in the right hypochondrium, without signs of peritoneal irritation, laboratory without alterations, imaging studies with presence of tumor in the head of the pancreas. A pancreaticoduodenectomy is done, with findings and definitive histopathological report of solid pseudopapillary neoplasia delimited to the pancreas, with good postoperative evolution. Frantz tumor is a rare entity in which the majority of solid papillary neoplasms behave in a benign manner, with complete surgical resection being the mainstay of curative treatment, which leads to better results that increase survival and reduces local and distant recurrence.
Case report on Cabezas syndrome-where hypogonadism and obesity meet intellectual disability
Authors: Salodkar Manan A. , Meshram Priyanka M. , Azad Asma K. , Ambatkar Kanchan K.
Published: October 2024

The symptom complex of obesity, hypogonadism and developmental delay are common to multiple syndromes. One such rare syndrome is the Cabezas syndrome caused by a wide spectrum of hemizygous variants in CUL4B gene, clinically characterized by myriad findings which include developmental delay/intellectual disability (ID), obesity, hypogonadism, typical and well recognizable somatic dysmorphisms, behavioural disturbances, ataxia and intention tremor. Worldwide, only a handful of cases of this syndrome have been reported in the last twenty-four years and our case is possibly the first reported case of Cabezas syndrome in India.
Assessment of variations in upper and lower gonial angle in children with mouth breathing habit
Authors: Saleem Shemnidha , Belchada Dhanya Kamalakshan , Ayilliyath Ambili , Azhikoden Fazila
Published: October 2024

Background: Mouth breathing is one of the most common deleterious oral habits in children. The habitual position of muscles inside and outside the mouth will affect dental development. Mouth breathing influences skeletal growth and thereby affects the cephalometric parameters. The present study aimed to assess if there is any variation in upper and lower gonial angles in children with mouth breathing habit.
Methods: The 33 patients in the age group of 8 to 12 years reporting to the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry with chief complaint of mouth breathing was selected for the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Lateral cephalograms of these children were taken with a digital panoramic system under standard exposure factors, as recommended by the manufacturer. Upper and lower gonial angles were determined on the lateral cephalograms. The values obtained were tabulated and subjected to statistical evaluation.
Results: The mean upper and lower gonial angles were seen to increase from the normal in children with mouth breathing habit. However, independent sample t test showed no statistically significant difference in upper and lower gonial angles with a p value of 0.598 in upper gonial angle and 0.714 in lower gonial angle.
Contusions: Early detection of the changes in the upper and lower gonial angles can help a pediatric dentist in effectively framing a treatment plan in children with mouth breathing habit, to prevent further deterioration in the dental and skeletal structures and be able to correct the already occurred unfavourable changes in them.
Functional echocardiography for management of shock in neonates - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Mir Yaseer A. , Chawla Deepak , Jain Suksham , Khurana Supreet
Published: October 2024

Background: Shock is common in sick neonates and is associated with a high mortality. Detection and management of shock by monitoring clinical parameters may be inadequate due to inconsistent association with tissue perfusion. We hypothesize that objective assessments of cardiac functions may help to match the pathophysiology of shock with the pharmacological action of a vasoactive drug. This may lead to earlier resolution of shock and reduced incidence of mortality or brain injury. To test this hypothesis, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of adding functional echocardiography to standard clinical assessment in improving short-term outcome of neonates with clinical features of shock.
Methods: This study will be an open-labeled randomized controlled trial, conducted in all inborn neonates born at >27 weeks of gestation who develop clinical signs of shock. Enrolled neonates will be randomized into two groups: the echo group and the control group. Neonates in the echo group will be assessed for management of shock by both standard clinical evaluation and functional echocardiography. Neonates in the control group will be assessed for the management of shock by standard clinical evaluation. Primary outcome will be survival without requirement of inotropic support at 72 hours of randomization. Secondary outcomes include time to hemodynamic stability, duration of inotropic support and incidence of abnormal cranial ultrasound.
Results: Among the 154 patients in the Clinical Trial Group, 70/154 (45%) continued to have proteinuria, while 84/154 (55%) had no proteinuria (remission) compared to 41 (28%) in remission and 104 (72%) with continued proteinuria in the Usual Care group (p<0.001).
Conclusions: The trial intends to deduce the advantages, if any, of addition of functional echocardiography to standard clinical assessment to guide management of shock among preterm and term neonates.
Trial registration: CTRI number: CTRI/2023/08/056672.
Assessment of the influence of healthcare financing strategies on universal health coverage: a case of Garissa County, Kenya
Authors: Dahiye Aden Mohamed , Mbaruk Suleiman , Nyamai Joseph Juma
Published: October 2024

Background: Universal health coverage aims to ensure that all people can use the promotive, preventive, and curative health services they need, while also ensuring that the use of these services does not expose the user to financial hardship. This study aimed to assess the influence of healthcare financing strategies on universal health coverage in Garissa County, Kenya.
Methods: The research design for this study was an analytical cross-section study. The study used a mixed research methodology approach where both qualitative and quantitative data were obtained for triangulation purposes. Purposive, systematic, and simple random sampling techniques were employed to recruit study participants in this study.
Results: The findings indicated that UHC coverage in Garissa County had been achieved only to a moderate extent. The results indicated that public healthcare financing had a positive and significant influence on UHC coverage in Garissa County (β=0.459; p<0.05). The results indicated that healthcare financing through aid had a positive and significant influence on UHC coverage in Garissa County (β=0.249; p<0.05). The results indicated that private healthcare financing had a negative and not significant influence on UHC coverage in Garissa County (β=-0.092; p>0.05).
Conclusions: The results led to the conclusion that public and healthcare aid financing were the most appropriate financing approaches to achieve a notable improvement in UHC coverage in the county. The study also concluded that private health financing had a negative impact on the attainment of UHC.
Assess the knowledge regarding thyroid disorders among patients attending medical OPD
Authors: Rana Sonali , Sati Rahul , Thapa Tabita , Rana Priyanka , Joshi Manisha , Praveen Shama , Pundir Namrata , Kumar Chandan
Published: October 2024

Background: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland consisting of two lobes connected by an isthmus, in the neck. It is found in front of the neck below the Adams apple. Thyroid gland though a small structure on the anterior aspect of neck has many important functions to perform, failing in its duty might lead to serious consequences.
Methods: A non-experimental descriptive research design was conducted to assess knowledge regarding thyroid disorders among patients attending medical OPD in a selected hospital of Dehradun at Uttarakhand. A total of 100 samples were selected through purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was administered through interview technique to assess the knowledge.
Results: The study showed that the mean knowledge score of patients regarding thyroid disorders was 14.04±3.755. The mean percentage was 14.04. There was significant association between social habits, suffered or suffering from thyroid disorders, family history of thyroid disorders, medical history of any medicine intake and previous knowledge regarding thyroid disorders with knowledge score.
Conclusions: From the findings of the study, it was conducted that Out of 100 participants 42% had good knowledge    and 7% had poor knowledge, 38% had average knowledge and 13% had very good knowledge about thyroid disorders. There is a need for educational programs to create awareness and improve knowledge regarding thyroid disorders.
Comparison of questionnaire and clinician-based assessment of Prakriti/body constitution in young adults: an observational study
Authors: Khuntia Bharat Krushna , Rathore Shubhangi , Sharma Vandana , Rani Avantika , Agarwal Aman , Rengarajan Krishnaveni , Upadhyay Ashish Datt , Jat Mansingh , Madhu Nath , Velpandian T. , Sharma Gautam
Published: October 2024

Background: Ayurveda emphasizes a personalized medicine approach based on Prakriti (body constitution) assessment which involves morphological observation and detailed history of physiological, behavioural, and psychological attributes. In Ayurveda research, two commonly used prakriti questionnaires are developed by CSIR (Q1) and CCRAS (Q2). These questionnaires are presumed to have similar predictive capabilities, but no study has compared them with the clinician-based prakriti assessment method for suitability in clinical settings. This study aimed to compare Q1, Q2, and their agreement levels with the clinician-based prakriti assessment (CPA) method.
Methods: This observational study was conducted from July 2022 to January 2023, involving adults of both sexes aged aged 18-35 years. Upon obtaining written informed consent, trained Ayurvedic clinicians assessed the prakriti of all participants using Q1, Q2 and CPA methods.
Results: Out of 138 participants recruited, 67% were female. The mean±SD age for males and females was 27.80±4.43 and 26.58±4.56, respectively. Mixed prakriti types were more common than predominant types among participants. The CPA method substantially agrees with Q1 (Cohen’s kappa=0.75) and moderately agrees with Q2 (Cohen’s kappa=0.59). The positive predictive value ranges for Q1 and Q2 were (46.2-100%) and (48-100%), respectively.
Conclusions: Q1 and Q2 are consistent with the CPA method, with Q1 showing better agreement. Further studies including other questionnaires is required to validate the results.
Prevalence and predictors of malaria in pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Tembo Innocent , Kalele Jane C. , Simwinga Bright , Mgemezulu Towela , Mwanza Teembo , Kazonga Eustarckio , Mudenda Steward , Mutemwa Richard
Published: October 2024

Malaria remains a significant threat to pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to estimate the prevalence and identify predictors of malaria infection among pregnant women in the region. Following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed Central, Google Scholar, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library was conducted, including 15 studies published between 2013 and 2023. The pooled prevalence of malaria, calculated using a random-effects model, was 19.0% (95% CI: 0.13-0.26), with heterogeneity (I²=81.9%) reflecting geographical and climatic diversity. Prevalence rates ranged from 6.4% in Burkina Faso to 36.4% in Tanzania. Asymptomatic cases had a prevalence of 19.0% (95% CI: 0.10-0.38), while symptomatic cases were slightly lower at 17.0% (95% CI: 0.12-0.23). Predictors of malaria included maternal age, parity, insecticide-treated net usage, intermittent preventive treatment, trimester-specific risk, and education level. These findings underscore the need for targeted, context-specific interventions to mitigate malaria risk among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa and inform effective malaria control strategies.
Multicentric Castleman’s disease mimicking extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Odhiambo Teddy Fredrick , Ali Abdirahman Mohamed
Published: October 2024

Castleman disease is a rare proliferative lymph node disease with distinct histopathological features that manifest without any obvious symptoms. In high HIV prevalent areas Castleman’s disease pose diagnostic difficulties due to resemblance with other etiologies of lymphadenopathy. We report a case of a 58-year-old man who presented with complain of generalized body malaise and easy fatigability. Examination findings revealed left posterior cervical and bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy with CT scan of the abdomen showing generalized lymphadenopathy. Excisional lymph node biopsy was done and histology findings confirmed multicentric Castleman’s disease. This case illustrates that Castleman’s disease though rare can easily be confused with mimics such as tuberculosis in HIV patients.
Herd immunity and sustainable development goals: role of nurses in strengthening primary health care
Authors: M. Azhar S. , Joseph Jaison , Sahoo Durgesh Prasad , S. Anoop , Jose Sam , K. Krishnapriya
Published: October 2024

Herd immunity has proven as a highly valuable public health concept for dealing with reinfection. It is the immunity developed in a population to an infectious disease through vaccination or previous infection which is contributed by the virulence of the organism, susceptibility of an individual to infection, extent of immunity developed towards the pathogen, occurrence of clinical and subclinical infection in the herd and herd structure. Herd immunity assessment is imperative for continuously monitoring the risk of epidemics. The minimum proportion of the population that needs to be immune to herd effect is called herd immunity threshold which can be achieved through adequate immunization coverage. Immunization contributes to 14 out of its 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is important in reaching SDGs. Nurses play a vital role in strengthening primary health care through vaccination campaigns, addressing vaccine hesitancy, community outreach programs, monitoring and surveillance of diseases, advocacy, and policy development. Nurse practitioners and nurse-led vaccination programs help in reaching underserved communities or groups with vaccine hesitancy and lead to an upsurge in vaccination rates, patient satisfaction, and attainment of community immunity. Thus, vaccination is a powerful, cost-effective public health tool to achieve the eradication of diseases through proper coverage and development of population immunity.
Clownselling: an in-depth narrative review on the therapeutic influence of clowning therapy in paediatric and adult cancer treatment and palliative care
Authors: S. Ramya , S. Anantha Krishna B.
Published: October 2024

Cancer and its treatments impose substantial physical and psychological burdens on patients, underscoring the need for innovative and holistic interventions. This narrative review explores the evolving role of clownselling in paediatric and adult cancer care, tracing its historical progression from entertainment to a therapeutic modality. Recognizing the potential of clowning therapy to address emotional, psychological, and existential challenges, the review systematically assesses its impact on treatment adherence, quality of life, and contributions in palliative care settings. By elucidating the therapeutic process, principles, and goals, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of clowning therapy. Given its positive influence on well-being, the integration of clowning therapy into interdisciplinary care teams and institutional policies is advocated.  Future directions include diversified research, technology integration, standardized protocols and awareness campaigns, ensuring the sustained evolution of clowning therapy in fostering holistic well-being within the intricate tapestry of cancer care.
Therapeutic potential of oral tofacitinib in alopecia areata: a retrospective study
Authors: Chandrashekar B. S. , Koti Varsha R. , Chandu Madura , Shenoy Chaithra , Chandar Abhijna , Roopa M. S. , Narayana N. Lakshmi
Published: October 2024

Background: Alopecia areata (AA), a prevalent autoimmune disorder, poses challenges in management, particularly in severe cases. Recent advancements highlight janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors-tofacitinib demonstrating promise. However, the literature reports conflicting information on its safety profile, especially at higher doses, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation.
Methods: This retrospective analysis investigates the long-term efficacy and safety of oral tofacitinib in AA patients from January 2017 to October 2022. The study included 69 patients diagnosed with patchy multifocal AA (mfAA), alopecia totalis (AT), alopecia universalis (AU) or alopecia sub-totalis (AS). Data analysis incorporated demographic details, treatment history, autoimmune comorbidities, tofacitinib dosages, prior investigations, recurrence rates, and adverse effects. Efficacy was assessed using severity of alopecia tool (SALT) scores, with a grading system for percentage of hair regrowth.
Results: The study comprising of 58% males and 42% females, exhibited varied alopecia types. Treatment response analyzed through percent change in SALT score revealed 46.5% showed very good response to tofacitinib treatment, while 4.3% had excellent response (100% change in SALT score). 44.9% of patients showed no recurrence. Adverse effects were minimal, including acneiform eruptions and upper respiratory tract infections. Pearson correlations revealed age negatively correlated with hair regrowth percentage, suggesting older individuals exhibited lower regrowth responses.
Conclusions: Our findings endorse tofacitinib as a promising therapeutic option for the management of AA, with no serious side effects observed even during longer treatment durations. It can be regarded as the primary choice of treatment modality for moderate to severe forms of AA.
Monitorizando a Ciência Aberta
Authors: Correia Antónia , Príncipe Pedro
Published: October 2024

O PathOS é um projeto do Horizonte Europa que visa recolher evidências dos efeitos da Ciência Aberta, através do estudo das vias de impacto (contexto, recursos, atividades, produtos, resultados e impactos), de uma extensa revisão da literatura, do estudo dos efeitos causais, da elaboração de um Manual de Indicadores da Ciência Aberta e da aplicação dos indicadores selecionados em seis estudos de caso, quatro dos quais baseados em repositórios de publicações, repositórios de dados e infraestruturas abertas. Pretende-se neste artigo detalhar quais os indicadores selecionados para estes casos de estudo e a sua operacionalização no âmbito do projeto.
Evolução dos Repositórios Institucionais Brasileiros Construídos com o Dspace
Authors: Sousa Juliana Araujo Gomes de , De Freitas Campos Fhillipe , Amaro Bianca
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar o estado evolutivo dos repositórios institucionais brasileiros em DSpace sob a ótica da manutenção e atualização do software. O corpus da pesquisa foi extraído do OpenDoar nos anos de 2018, 2021 e 2024. Complementarmente aos dados extraídos do OpenDoar, foi disseminado um formulário para que os técnicos e analistas de sistemas pudessem expor, livremente, quais são as principais dificuldades enfrentadas para a manutenção e atualização do sistema. Observou-se que, apesar da ampla adoção do DSpace no Brasil, as instituições ainda enfrentam desafios no processo de atualização tecnológica de seus repositórios. Portanto, é necessário pensar e desenvolver ações para o desenvolvimento de manuais multilíngues, ou até mesmo oferecer webinars específicos para os profissionais responsáveis pelo funcionamento técnico do DSpace.
Diálogo Inicial
Authors: Macêdo Diego José , Pinto Elton Mártires , Paiva Gustavo Cardoso , Torres Schiessl Ingrid , Vechi Bernardo Dionízio , Shintaku Milton
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the application of the Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics (CARE) principles to the indigenous health data collected by the Secretariat of Indigenous Health (SESAI) in Brazil. Initially, the context of indigenous health policies in the country is discussed, highlighting the importance of integrating the Unified Health System (SUS) with indigenous policy to promote access to health for all. The research focuses on the need to align SESAI's data with the CARE principles, aiming to promote transparency and data availability for scientific research. Using a quantitative approach with exploratory aspects, the methodology included a bibliographic and documentary analysis to understand the CARE principles and propose strategies for aligning SESAI's data. The results indicate a growing interest in the topic, although there are gaps in data availability and in recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples over their data. The study initiated data processing, prioritizing the CARE principles, with the data made available in a geolocated tool. It concludes that the CARE Principles should guide future data collection and processing, supporting transparency and access to indigenous health data within the context of open government.
Repositório Institucional como Ferramenta de Avaliação Científica
Authors: Marques Clediane de Araújo Guedes , Maia Maria Aniolly Queiroz , Carvalho Guilherme Henrique Pereira de , Carvalho Segundo Washington Luís Ribeiro de , Souza Marcel Garcia de
Published: October 2024

Discorre sobre um possível povoamento da Plataforma Sucupira, utilizando dados das produções científicas disponíveis no Repositório Institucional da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. É um estudo descritivo, de natureza qualitativa propondo uma contribuição para a avaliação da pós-graduação brasileira. Aborda as necessidades de mudança do processo de avaliação da pesquisa. A proposta sugere que a Plataforma Sucupira se beneficie de informações migradas diretamente pelos repositórios institucionais. Além de disseminar a produção científica, esses sistemas desempenham um papel relevante no ecossistema da pesquisa científica, reforçando sua importância no contexto da ciência aberta
Desafios para Aplicação dos Princípios CARE na Gestão do Conhecimento Tradicional de Povos Indígenas Sobre Biomas no Brasil
Authors: Felicissimo Carolina , Oliveira Cássia , Couto Corrêa da Silva Fabiano , Ribeiro Geisa Müller de Campos , Juarez Keila , Vilela Rodrigues Rezende Laura , Monteiro Castro Maria das Graças
Published: October 2024

O objetivo da pesquisa é apresentar como a aplicação dos princípios CARE pode auxiliar na gestão do conhecimento tradicional dos Povos Indígenas e Comunidades Locais sobre biomas no Brasil. Caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa qualitativa e quanto ao objetivo é descritiva e bibliográfica. Acredita-se que o uso dos rótulos que sinalizam conhecimento tradicional e biocultural como etiquetas digitais em sistemas informacionais tecnológicos, podem auxiliar na garantia da integridade dos ecossistemas em territórios preservados dos Povos Indígenas e Comunidades Locais dos biomas no Brasil e a repartição justa e equitativa dos benefícios da utilização dos recursos genéticos desses territórios.
Políticas Editoriais para a Identidade de Gênero
Authors: De Almeida Bastos Elisani , Muriel-Torrado Enrique , Da Silveira Lúcia , Aparecida Gulka Juliana
Published: October 2024

As discussões sobre identidade de gênero levaram à necessidade dos periódicos facilitarem a mudança de nome das pessoas autoras, especialmente os transgêneros. Este trabalho apresenta diretrizes para os editores implementarem em sua política editorial, elaborado com a revisão do SciELO e considerando leis e políticas nacionais e internacionais. Foi definido o processo dessa mudança no OJS e demais ajustes necessários para a respectiva atualização. Destaca-se a necessidade de mais treinamento na área editorial em relação à identidade de gênero e a formulação de políticas a esse respeito, bem como a atualização dos sistemas de editoração para a inclusão de campos apropriados nos metadados para que esses ajustes sejam realizados de maneira mais intuitiva e simples.
Studying the Antimicrobial Effects of Silver Nanoparticles Coated with Alginate Biosynthesized by Dulcicalothrix alborzica
Authors: Nowruzi Bahareh , Beyranvand Hassan
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Nowadays, Cyanobacteria are one of the important candidates in the green biosynthesis of nanoparticles. Considering the detrimental effects of chemically synthesized nanoparticles, the aim of this study was the biosynthesis and antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles by aquatic cyanobacterium.
Methods: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were biosynthesized using three different approaches: wet biomass, boiling, and extracellular polysaccharides (EPS). Alginate coating was employed to enhance the nanoparticles' stability. Characterization of the nanoparticles was performed using UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and zeta potential measurements. The antimicrobial properties of the nanoparticles were evaluated against fish pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Statistical analyzes were performed with SPSS version 16 software, and the significant difference between the means was performed with one-way analysis of variance with 95% confidence limits and Tukey's test, and the results were drawn as a graph with Excel software.
Results: The UV-vis spectroscopy results confirmed the synthesis of AgNPs in all three methods. FTIR analysis revealed similar spectra for all three methods, indicating comparable purity and production of similar compounds. Electron microscope images showed the sphericity of nanoparticles prepared by boiling method, and the average diameter of uncoated and alginate coated nanoparticles was 38 and 180.04 nm, respectively. Zeta potential analysis indicated a positive surface charge on the nanoparticles. The highest zone of inhibition was observed for AgNPs synthesized by the boiling method and coated with alginate. Similar results were obtained for the antifungal activity, with Saprolegnia exhibiting higher sensitivity to the synthesized nanoparticles compared to the other species studied.
Conclusion: The novel strain Dulcicalothrix alborzica demonstrated potential as a potent producer of AgNPs with unique properties and promising applications in microbial biotechnology.
Evaluation the Expression Level of inlB and Cell Invasion in Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Pregnant Women
Authors: Zahirnia Zahra , Mansouri Shahla , Saffari Fereshteh
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Listeria monocytogenes is known as a potentially pathogen, which can cause perinatal listeriosis, results in abortion, stillbirth or premature birth. Different factors are involved in the pathogenesis, including internalin B, which mediates the internalization of bacteria into a broad range of cell lines. However, it is not clear if expression of this protein is the same between different isolates.
Methods: This study was conducted with the aim to compare L. monocytogenes isolated from pregnant women (n= 7) with different pregnancy outcomes (including healthy birth, still birth or blindness) and with abortion (n= 1), regarding expression level of inlB (internalin B encoding gene) and cell invasion.
Results: Despite overexpression of inlB in most of the isolates, there was heterogeneity in the expression level between different isolates and no significant association with cell invasion and/ or pregnancy outcome was found (P> 0.05). About half of the studied isolates were able to invade HepG2 cells, while invasion to HeLa cells (cervix carcinoma cell line) was found only in one isolate. However, the difference was not significant. Likewise, no meaningful association was found between cell invasion and pregnancy outcomes.
Conclusion: The expression level of inlB and cell invasion, cannot explain the difference of isolates in pathogenicity. Further studies are needed to identify bacterial and possibly host determinants.
A constituição política do professor de língua espanhola em formação
Authors: Silva Alana Cristina da , Mendes Galvão Janaína Aguiar , Vieira Barbosa Marinalva
Published: October 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar como o engajamento político do professor de espanhol em formação contribui para a construção de sua identidade, a partir do quadro teórico-metodológico da Linguística Aplicada, no qual mobilizamos os conceitos de representação e de identidade, ademais da noção de política linguística. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, posto que nosso corpus é constituído a partir dos dizeres dos bolsistas de Iniciação à Docência presentes nos relatórios de coordenação de área do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (doravante PIBID). A partir da análise, percebemos que, embora presente, o engajamento político dos professores em formação carece de reflexões teóricas e críticas. 
Palavras-Chave: professor; identidade; representação; política linguística.
Variação e mudança no uso de clíticos na fala de estudantes universitários
Authors: Araújo Marinho Alessandra , Melo Rogério Marcelino dos Santos
Published: October 2024

Esta pesquisa objetiva verificar a ocorrência (ou não) dos clíticos “o”, “os”, “a”, “as”, para a retomada do objeto direto anafórico em português brasileiro na fala de estudantes universitários. Para tanto, aconrou-se na metodologia da Teoria Variacionista (Labov, 2008 [1983]) em comparação aos estudos clássicos de Cunha (1975) e Cegalla (1975) a respeito do emprego dos pronomes clíticos. O percurso do trabalho se deu a partir de levantamento bibliográfico dos pressupostos teóricos-metodológicos, entrevistas, audição e transcrição de fala,  discussão e análise dos dados. Os resultados apontaram a não ocorrência no uso dos clíticos para a retomada do objeto direto anafórico, prevalecendo o uso das formas nominais “ele” e “ela” como estratégias anafóricas privilegiadas pelos entrevistados. Desa forma, aponta-se haver uma tendência a variação e mudança, quando do uso dessas formas clíticas.
La gamificación como estrategia pedagógica para el fortalecimiento de la lectura crítica en la educación
Authors: Gutiérrez-González Carlos , Caro Luis Alfonso , Álvarez Campos Harold , Montero Caicedo Leidy Lorena
Published: October 2024

En este artículo se identifican los factores que se requieren para el diseño de una estrategia pedagógica basada en la gamificación y orientada hacia el fortalecimiento de las competencias de lectura crítica en estudiantes de la educación superior. Para este propósito, se desarrolló una investigación de corte cualitativo, empleando grupos focales con estudiantes y graduados y entrevistas estructuradas con profesores universitarios. Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio muestran una aceptación general sobre la pertinencia y los alcances en ambientes de aprendizaje mediados por TIC, en particular, con una estrategia gamificada que incluya la experimentación, la motivación y los estilos de aprendizaje preferidos por los estudiantes. Finalmente, para los sujetos de estudio es importante articular estrategias de evaluación sumativa y formativa coherentes con los propósitos de formación.
Barreras a la participación en el aula: Explorando Incidentes Críticos desde las Voces del Estudiantado
Authors: Oyarzún Camila , Figueroa-Céspedes Ignacio , Dufraix Iciar
Published: October 2024

El estudio tuvo por objetivo analizar los incidentes críticos que afectan la participación en el aula según estudiantes de una escuela municipal de la región de Valparaíso, Chile. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo fenomenológico, se recopilaron datos mediante pautas de registro, entrevistas y técnicas visuales con 13 estudiantes de séptimo y octavo año básico. Los resultados resaltan incidentes de indiferencia y trato hostil iniciados por profesores, generando respuestas proactivas o pasivas de los estudiantes. Los incidentes iniciados por estudiantes revelan problemas de convivencia y trato ofensivo entre pares, con reacciones similares. Las consecuencias de las actuaciones variaron entre llamados de atención y sanciones, reportándose la continuidad de la problemática. Estos hallazgos subrayan las tensiones entre la cultura estudiantil y adulta, evidenciando dinámicas pedagógicas conflictivas impulsadas por relaciones de poder y la imposición de lógicas adultocéntricas, contrastadas con la pasividad y una falta de autocrítica estudiantil.
The Analysis of Bird Behavior in the Urban Vs. Rural Areas
Authors: Zhang Zilin
Published: October 2024

Studies have shown that human happiness can be directly affected by certain taxonomic groups, and birds are one of the main taxa. People can be much happier in places with more birds. The question is: where is the best place to observe birds? One place we most likely will not see many birds is in the cities. Studies have shown that crowded space, light pollution, as well as the plasticity (flexibility) of the bird’s adaptation to the environment are some of the reasons that affect this issue.
What Are the Active Effects of the SPS Agreement on the Conservation of Asian Elephants in China during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wei Jiaqi
Published: October 2024

As COVID-19 pandemic has amplified and in the context of human-elephant conflict, a sub-topic under the trade and environment topic has given high attention, which is the role of entry and exit animal and plant quarantine in preventing the spread of diseases.Against this background, this study aims to formulate a theoretical insight from SPS Agreement and Conservation of Asian elephants, which are synthesised in the context of COVID-19 pandemic, based on which a conceptual framework is thus proposed.I have used thematic analysis to analyse data collected from textual sources.It is found that when China adopts special SPS measure(s) , even if it does not comply with GATT, it can still apply SPS Agreement to claim an affirmative defense;Furthermore, our finding also suggest that China can benefit from the SPS Agreement as it provides an international frame work for SPS arrangements among countries;In addition, it is interesting to note that as more attention is paid to animal and plant quarantine. Therefore, the room of application of the SPS Agreement will be further expanded.With the findings, we contribute to extending the theory of the conservation of Asian elephant and drawing attention to Asian elephants’ sanitary and health.Our findings also provide guidelines for filling the legal gaps in managing the quarantine in China.
Bar-headed goose into bird and chicks cloaca microbial of contrast analysis
Authors: Zheng Xiaotian
Published: October 2024

Intestinal Microbial by maintain steady-state, auxiliary digestion and promote immune system development and style maintenance host of health state. Intestinal micro-Biological itself by the host of gene, diet, age and environment and factors of influence. However intestinal microbial of change and Host Age Between the relationship still have many unknown. This study respectively collected bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) 2 only into bird and 3 only chicks cloaca samples, extraction intestinal microbial total DNA, the16 S rRNA High Flux sequencing of methods analysis, and compare the two age stage birds intestinal microbial of flora structure and composition difference. Study found bar-headed goose chicks cloaca microbial belongs 9A door content highest of before 5A door respectively. Shuttle of door (48.29%), Thick-walled bacteria door (22.21%), Deformation of the door (22.07%), Actinomycetes door (5.02%), and soft wall bacteria door (1.93%). Into bird cloaca microbial belongs 17A door most of in turn is the deformation of the door (64.69%), Thick-walled bacteria door (23.92%), Blue bacteria (8.48%), Actinomycetes door (1.43%), and shuttle of door (0.56%). In of the genus level bar-headed goose chicks cloaca microbial belongs 18A of made bird containing 24A. Into bird cloaca microbialα diversity was significantly higher than that chicks (P < 0.05Welch’sT-Test). 186A operation classification unit (OTU) belongs to into bird and chicks. There are other 640A OTU and 90A OTU, respectively belongs to into bird and chicks. Chicks in 67.39% of OTUs is into bird of some. Based on OUT, the clustering shows results and age group consensus. The results are to know birds intestinal microbial and host age change between the relationship that have certain reference value.
Intraperitoneal injection adenovirus pmultirnai-ldhc okay plateau pika (ochotona curzoniae) skeletal muscle ldhc gene of silence effect
Authors: Deng Yangzhi
Published: October 2024

Intraperitoneal injection is a kind of simple and convenient to drug of style in order to verify intraperitoneal injection adenovirus Pmultirnai-ldhc. The plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) Skeletal Muscle Ldhc Gene Silence of feasibility will 27 Only plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) divided into interference group, Shell Group and blank control group each group9Only individual interference group and Shell Group respectively Injection0.65 mL Adenovirus Pmultirnai-ldhc And adenovirus Pmultirnai-NSBlank control group injected with the same amount of physiological saline injection after7/d Detection Skeletal Muscle in Ldhc Gene MRNA And protein of Expression Level Determination the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Activity and lactic acid (LD) And three phosphoric acid adenosine (ATP) Of content. Results show that and blank control group compared interference group in MRNA AND PROTEIN LEVEL, Ldhc Gene expression respectively reduce 41.73% And 15.76%; Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Activity, lactic acid (LD) And ATP Content respectively reduce 23.98%,51.08%And19.29%. Results (intraperitoneal injection adenovirus Pmultirnai-ldhcCan effective silence Skeletal Muscle in Ldhc Gene expression.