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INCIDÊNCIA E FATORES ASSOCIADOS À HIPOTENSÃO POSTURAL EM PACIENTES USUÁRIOS DE DOXASOZINA: COMO MANEJAR?
Authors: Menezes Kalil Gomes , Gomes Yuri Valentim Carneiro , Freitas Pedro Victor Cabral de , Alves Adriel Ashley de Sousa , Carmo Filho Vane Pinto do , Braga José Roberto de Oliveira , Moraes Matheus Lavor , Ronaldi Áquila
Published: September 2024

A doxazosina, um bloqueador alfa-1-adrenérgico, é amplamente utilizada no tratamento da hipertensão arterial e hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB). No entanto, a hipotensão postural (HP) é um efeito colateral comum associado ao seu uso, podendo impactar significativamente a qualidade de vida dos pacientes e a adesão ao tratamento. O presente trabalho se propõe a avaliar a incidência de hipotensão postural em pacientes tratados com doxazosina e discutir os fatores de risco e estratégias para minimizar esse efeito adverso. Trata-se de revisão de estudos clínicos e meta-análises que investigaram a incidência de hipotensão postural em pacientes em uso de doxazosina, incluindo dados de diferentes populações e dosagens. Viu-se que a doxazosina apresenta uma incidência considerável de hipotensão postural, especialmente nas fases iniciais do tratamento ou após aumentos de dose. Pacientes idosos e aqueles com comorbidades cardiovasculares são mais suscetíveis. Medidas como ajuste de dose gradual e administração noturna da medicação podem ajudar a reduzir a incidência de HP. A hipotensão postural é um efeito colateral relevante no tratamento com doxazosina, requerendo monitoramento e estratégias preventivas para garantir a segurança e eficácia do tratamento.
A REPERCUSSÃO DA CIRURGIA DE READEQUAÇÃO SEXUAL EM PESSOAS TRANSGÊNERO
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda Monteiro Pereira da , Pereira Kátia Monteiro , Nascimento Thayza Sandôra do , Evangelista Nabilla Araujo , Barboza Érica de Almeida
Published: September 2024

Esse artigo buscou analisar as repercussões existentes da cirurgia de readequação sexual e seus desdobramentos. A cirurgia de readequação sexual é considerada o tratamento mais eficiente para a disforia de gênero, sobretudo as cirurgias genitais. Diversos estágios estão envolvidos em um pré-operatório de uma cirurgia para readequação de gênero, e essa preparação pode levar até 12 meses para ser concluída. No que diz respeito à cirurgia de vaginoplastia, existem duas técnicas utilizadas: a de inversão peniana, que é a mais realizada devido à possibilidade de maior conservação da inervação e menor taxa de complicações, e a vaginoplastia com abordagem do retossigmóide, usada em casos específicos. Para a construção da genitália masculina, existe a possibilidade da escolha entre a  metoidioplastia, que consiste na construção do pênis através do clitóris, faloplastia, realizada através de retalhos de pele, e a implantação de uma prótese peniana. Evidencia-se efeito benéfico na qualidade de vida após a cirurgia de readequação sexual em pessoas transgênero, englobando questões de saúde sexual e mental. Contudo, existe uma escassez de evidências atuais sobre o procedimento e de questionários de satisfação pós-cirurgia, algo que prejudica o abrangente cuidado com esses pacientes.
TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DE RUPTURA ESPLÊNICA: ONDE ESTAMOS EM 2024?
Authors: Frota Ana Virgínia Saraiva Veras , Mendes Karina de Vasconcelos Norões , Pereira Stéphanie Magalhães de Carvalho , Leite Wladimir Santana , Mendes Saullo de Alcântara , Oliveira Álvaro Maciel , Silva Ana Beatriz Vitorino e , Alves Rafael Bruno da Silveira
Published: September 2024

A ruptura esplênica é uma condição médica crítica que geralmente resulta de trauma abdominal, exigindo frequentemente intervenção cirúrgica para evitar complicações fatais. A esplenectomia, que envolve a remoção completa do baço, é a abordagem mais comum, especialmente em casos de instabilidade hemodinâmica. No entanto, devido à importância do baço na imunidade, métodos de preservação esplênica, como esplenorrafia e embolização seletiva, têm sido explorados como alternativas. Esses métodos visam preservar a função imunológica ao controlar o sangramento. Embora a esplenectomia ainda seja amplamente utilizada, a preservação esplênica tem ganhado destaque na literatura recente devido à sua capacidade de reduzir complicações a longo prazo. A escolha entre as abordagens depende da avaliação clínica detalhada do paciente, considerando a gravidade da lesão e as condições associadas.
Detectability of forced trends in stratospheric ozone
Authors: Rivoire Louis , Linz Marianna , Neu Jessica L. , Lin Pu , Santee Michelle L.
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The continued monitoring of the ozone layer and its long-term evolution leans on comparative studies of merged satellite records. Such records present unique challenges due to differences in sampling, coverage, and retrieval algorithms between observing platforms, leading to discrepancies in trend calculations. Here we examine the effects of optimal estimation retrieval algorithms on vertically resolved ozone trends, using one merged record as an example. We find errors as large as 1 % per decade and displacements in trend profile features of as much as 6 km altitude due to the vertical redistribution of information by averaging kernels. Furthermore, we show that averaging kernels tend to increase the length of record needed to determine whether vertically resolved trend estimates are distinguishable from natural variability with good statistical confidence. We conclude that trend uncertainties may be underestimated, in part because averaging kernels misrepresent decadal to multi-decadal internal variability, and in part because the removal of known modes of variability from the observed record can yield residual errors. The study provides a framework to reconcile differences between observing platforms, and highlights the need for caution when using merged satellite records to quantify trends and their uncertainties.
A non-intrusive, multi-scale, and flexible coupling interface in WRF
Authors: Masson Sébastien , Jullien Swen , Maisonnave Eric , Gill David , Samson Guillaume , Le Corre Mathieu , Renault Lionel
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model has been widely used for various applications, especially for solving mesoscale atmospheric dynamics. Its high-order numerical schemes and nesting capability enable high spatial resolution. However, a growing number of applications are demanding more realistic simulations through the incorporation of coupling with new model compartments and an increase in the complexity of the processes considered in the model. (e.g., ocean, surface gravity wave, land-surface, chemistry...). The present paper details the development and the functionalities of the coupling interface we implemented in WRF. It uses the Ocean-Atmosphere-Sea-Ice-Soil – Model Coupling Toolkit (OASIS3-MCT) coupler, which has the advantage of being non-intrusive, efficient, and very flexible to use. OASIS3-MCT has already been implemented in many climate and regional models. This coupling interface is designed with the following baselines: (1) it is structured with a 2-level design through 2 modules: a general coupling module, and a coupler-specific module, allowing to easily add other couplers if required, (2) variables exchange, coupling frequency, and any potential time and grid transformations are controlled through an external text file, offering great flexibility, (3) the concepts of “external domains” and “coupling mask” are introduced to facilitate the exchange of fields to/from multiple sources (different models, fields from different models/grids/zooms...). Finally, two examples of applications of ocean-atmosphere coupling are proposed. The first is related to the impact of ocean surface current feedback to the atmospheric boundary layer, and the second concerns the coupling of surface gravity waves with the atmospheric surface layer.
¿Fomentan los videojuegos la creatividad? Estudio de los procesos creativos de los usuarios a partir de la experiencia de juego
Authors: González-Lorenzo J. Manuel , Quero Gervilla Mercedes
Published: September 2024

Este trabajo explora los indicadores de procesos creativos percibidos con mayor frecuencia por los usuarios de videojuegos, con el interés de aislar aquellos factores con mejor predisposición para la praxis creativa con videojuegos. Se analizan las “acciones de juego” de 224 jugadores adultos (población menos frecuente en investigaciones sobre creatividad y videojuegos) y se trasladan los resultados al modelo de análisis Dynamic Interaction of Creativity Potential (Walia, 2019).
Como resultados destacados se obtiene que: 1) Los videojuegos poseen un potencial significativo para identificar rasgos de personalidad creativa y 2) Los jugadores con un registro alto de acciones creativas en su juego, reconocen una transferencia de dichas cualidades a otros contextos fuera del mismo. Con una asociación entre variables media/alta, se destaca que los jugadores con indicadores de comportamiento creativo: 3) Analizan con mayor frecuencia sus errores para rectificarlos, aspecto fundamental en cualquier disciplina que implique interacción y refinamiento continuo. 4) Se divierten más cuando el desafío o problema planteado por el juego es mayor. Un desafío bien ajustado puede ser un estímulo crucial para la creatividad.
Este enfoque selectivo amplía el entendimiento de los mecanismos que impulsan la creatividad en videojuegos, ayudando a desarrollar investigaciones futuras en ámbitos educativos y artísticos.
Reference and Pedagogical Resources for ‘Standard’ Somali
Authors: Green Christopher , Morrison Michelle E. , Adams Nikki B. , Crabb Erin Smith , Jones Evan , Novak Valerie
Published: September 2024

This annotated bibliography compiles and accounts for the current state of knowledge on Somali, with a particular focus on characteristics of the ‘standard,’ northern variety of the language. The purpose of undertaking this work is to complement our own ongoing descriptive work on Somali with the goal of producing a comprehensive, contemporary reference grammar for the language. We include in this bibliography all published materials (e.g. journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings) on standard Somali known to us, as well as a number of unpublished materials (e.g. conference talks, theses, dissertations) to which we have been able to gain access via the internet and university services such as interlibrary loan.
The Dagara and their Neighbors (Burkina Faso and Ghana)
Authors: Kuba Richard , Lentz Carola
Published: September 2024

Today, Dagara settlements can be found on both sides of the Black Volta River (Mouhoun), roughly between the 11°20' and 10° parallels. The international boundary between Ghana and Burkina Faso divides a Dagara-speaking population which should soon reach a million persons. However, given ethnic categories have been suppressed in the population censuses of both Burkina Faso and Ghana since the 1960s, this can only be a rough estimate. The region lies within the Sudanic vegetation belt of the West African savannah, where millet, sorghum, corn and yams are grown as the main staples. Migrant labour has been an important economic factor in the region from early colonial times up to the present day, with many Dagara working the gold mines and plantations of southern Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
This bibliography was revised and updated in June 2000. While literature on the Dagara should be more or less complete, titles on the neighboring societies such as the Lobi, Birifor, Dyan, Phuo (Pougouli), Bwaba, and Sisala, may not be, as they merely reflect the specific research interests of the project members. The scope of the bibliography is not so much governed by ethnic criteria but rather by a more or less well defined regional frame. We do not aspire to compile an exhaustive bibliography on stateless gur- or voltaic-speaking societies; therefore one will not find - to cite just one example - Meyer Fortes’s writings on the Tallensi. On the other hand works on Kong, Wa, the Zaberma and the regional Dyula trade are included because these states or groups had some influence on the Dagara and their immediate neighbors. However, literature on regional powers such as the Mossi, Mamprusi or Gonja states are not included as they were of no or only very indirect relevance for the history of our research region.
Brainchop: Providing an Edge Ecosystem for Deployment of Neuroimaging Artificial Intelligence Models
Authors: Plis Sergey M. , Masoud Mohamed , Hu Farfalla , Hanayik Taylor , Ghosh Satrajit S. , Drake Chris , Newman-Norlund Roger , Rorden Christopher
Published: September 2024

Deep learning has proven highly effective in various medical imaging scenarios, yet the lack of an efficient distribution platform hinders developers from sharing models with end-users. Here, we describe brainchop, a fully functional web application that allows users to apply deep learning models developed with Python to local neuroimaging data from within their browser. While training artificial intelligence models is computationally expensive, applying existing models to neuroimaging data can be very fast; brainchop harnesses the end user’s graphics card such that brain extraction, tissue segmentation, and regional parcellation require only seconds and avoids privacy issues that impact cloud-based solutions. The integrated visualization allows users to validate the inferences, and includes tools to annotate and edit the resulting segmentations. Our pure JavaScript implementation includes optimized helper functions for conforming volumes and filtering connected components with minimal dependencies. Brainchop provides a simple mechanism for distributing models for additional image processing tasks, including registration and identification of abnormal tissue, including tumors, lesions and hyperintensities. We discuss considerations for other AI model developers to leverage this open-source resource.
INTEGRATION, ASSIMILATION, SEPARATION OR MARGINALIZATION? AN INTERFAITH STUDY OF HINDU FESTIVALS IN BAHAWALPUR
Authors: Qudsia Firdous, Dr. Taimia Sabiha
Published: September 2024

This study delves into the Hindu community festivals celebrated in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, through the lens of Berry's Model of Acculturation. Despite being a minority within the region, the Hindu community in Bahawalpur holds a rich tapestry of cultural traditions and festivals. Through qualitative analysis and ethnographic research, this paper examines how these festivals serve as focal points for cultural preservation, identity reinforcement, and community cohesion amidst the challenges of acculturation. By applying Berry's Model, which delineates four acculturation strategies integration, assimilation, separation, and marginalization, the paper investigates how the Hindu community in Bahawalpur navigates cultural adaptation while maintaining their distinct religious and cultural practices. Through this exploration, the paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of cultural preservation and adaptation within minority communities in diverse sociocultural contexts.
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Aneeqa Mustafa, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Raheel Ali
Published: September 2024

A complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, including poverty, gender inequality, and lack of education, fuels human trafficking in Pakistan. Vulnerable populations, especially women and children, are targeted by traffickers who exploit their desperation for a better life. The effects are devastating, encompassing physical and psychological trauma, loss of freedom, and perpetual cycles of exploitation. Pakistan’s porous borders and insufficient law enforcement contribute to the problem, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity. Additionally, cultural norms and societal stigma often hinder reporting and prosecution.Addressing thisissue requires a multifaceted approach involving legal reforms, economic empowerment, and awareness campaigns to dismantle the root causes and support survivors. The battle against human trafficking demands international collaboration, stringent law enforcement, and sustained efforts to dismantle the networks profiting from human misery
ОСНОВЫ УЧЕНИЯ О ПОЛЕЗНЫХ ИСКОПАЕМЫХ Часть II. ГЕОЛОГИЯ МЕСТОРОЖДЕНИЙ ПОЛЕЗНЫХ ИСКОПАЕМЫХ Книга 1. Новейшие и современные месторождения. Месторождения геологического прошлого, сопряженные с осадочными и метаморфогенными комплексами (в двух томах) Том I Геологические закономерности размещения месторождений
Authors: Котова И. К. , Черкашёв Г. А. , Воинов А. С. , Алексеев И. А. , Коваль А. В. , Петров С. В. , Рыбалко А. Е. , Смирнов А. Н. , Шелухина Ю. С. , Зубрицкий А. С.
Published: September 2024

Предлагаемое издание является первой книгой учебного пособия «Геология месторождений полезных ископаемых». В данной публикации (книга 1) рассматриваются месторождения геологического прошлого, образование которых происходило в связи с формированием осадочных и метаморфогенных комплексов пород, а также месторождения и скопления полезных ископаемых, образующиеся в современный геологический период. Книга 1 сформирована в двух томах. В первом томе задана принятая типизация месторождений, охарактеризованы геологические закономерности размещения и условия образования, особенности структуры и состава различных типов месторождений, обсуждаются вопросы их генезиса. В разделе «Полезные ископаемые Мирового океана» приводятся обширные оригинальные данные, полученные за последнее десятилетие; отдельное внимание уделено арктическому шельфу России. В разделе «Месторождения, сопряженные с осадочными комплексами (месторождения осадочных палеобассейнов)» рассматриваются общие вопросы систематики и формирования рудоносных осадочных бассейнов, обсуждаются проблемы генезиса оруденения, локализованного в осадочных комплексах, и факторы контроля этого оруденения. Для разных групп рудоносных осадочных бассейнов обозначены характерные промышленные типы месторождений, обсуждаются особенности состава и строения этих месторождений. В разделе «Месторождения метаморфогенных комплексов» рассмотрены принципы выделения метаморфогенных руд и месторождений, их систематика, генезис, дается краткое описание отдельных объектов. Учебное пособие предназначено для обеспечения дисциплин «Бассейновый анализ и минерагения осадочных бассейнов» и «Природные ресурсы (раздел "Минеральные природные ресурсы")», осуществляемых в магистратуре в рамках основных образовательных программ «Геология» и «Полярные и морские исследования (ПОМОР)» СПбГУ, а также для обеспечения дисциплин бакалавриата: «Геология полезных ископаемых», «Геология, прогнозирование, поиски и разведка месторождений полезных ископаемых», «Геология и полезные ископаемые океана и полярных регионов», «Региональная геофизика», осуществляемых в бакалавриате в рамках основной образовательной программы «Геология» СПбГУ; «Геология твердых полезных ископаемых» – ООП «Нефтегазовое дело»; «Геология твердых и горючих полезных ископаемых» – ООП «Экология и природопользование»; «Геология месторождений полезных ископаемых (в составе модуля "Полезные ископаемые и ресурсы")» – ООП «География». Учебное пособие может быть полезно студентам геологических специальностей ВУЗов, а также специалистам-геологам. Ключевые слова: рудоносные осадочные бассейны, полезные ископаемые арктического шельфа России, полезные ископаемые Мирового океана.
Determination of Ethanol in Kombucha with Gc-Fid: A Validated Method for Halal Verification
Authors: Sulistiawaty Lilis , Khoirunisa Maulidiawati , Solihat Imas , Nashih M.
Published: September 2024

Determination of ethanol content on kombucha tea refers to AOAC 2016.12 using an internal standard method and by gas chromatography and is different from inhouse method. Validation parameter that performed was linearity (R2>0,990), precision (%RSD <2/3CV Horwitz), accuracy (%recovery: 95-105%), instrument detection limit (0,0015%), quantitation detection limit (0,0086%) and method detection limit (0,0328%) and these numbers has met the acceptance requirements so that this method can be used for routine analysis in the laboratory.
Mucoadhesive Buccal Patch: A Review
Authors: Jain Nidhi , Bisht Lalit , Sharma Avani , Panday Rohit , Kumar Babita , Dhaka Monika
Published: September 2024

The buccal region within the oral cavity has emerged as a promising site for drug administration, offering a solution to the challenges associated with conventional oral drug delivery methods. This region is endowed with a rich network of blood vessels that directly channel blood into the jugular vein, effectively bypassing the liver and circumventing the first-pass effect. Consequently, drug compounds administered buccally exhibit a rapid onset of action, surpassing the efficiency of traditional oral routes. Moreover, this delivery method allows for the prompt removal of the dosage form when needed. Notably, buccal drug delivery is particularly advantageous for patients who are unconscious or have limited cooperation. Over the past decade, the development of mucoadhesive buccal patches has witnessed a remarkable upsurge due to their capacity to enhance the performance of a wide range of pharmaceutical compounds. Diverse mucoadhesive dosage forms, such as disks, patches, tablets, and ointments, have been innovatively designed in recent times. Among these, mucoadhesive buccal films stand out, offering superior flexibility and a multitude of benefits compared to their counterparts. This article provides a concise overview of the buccal drug delivery system, elucidates the mechanisms governing drug permeation in this context, and delineates the methodology and evaluation parameters associated with this innovative drug delivery approach.
Quality by Design: An Over View in Pharma Industry
Authors: M. Wanegaonkar Anjali , Chaudhari Manisha , R Jadhav Kisan , J. Kadam Vilasrao
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has paid a lot of attention to the idea of "Quality by Design" (QbD) as a means of preserving quality. It acts as a link between the pharmaceutical sector and drug regulatory agencies, enabling us to advance in a process of pharmaceutical product development that is systematic, risk-based, thorough, and efficient. To ensure the quality of predetermined products, it mostly entails creating and implementing production forms and processes. A few QbD components are establishing the quality profile of the intended product, developing the product and production processes, determining the critical quality attributes, process parameters, and resource diversity, and controlling the production processes to produce consistent quality through time. The goal of this article's is to discuss the concept behind quality-based drug design. By describing and demonstrating how it is possible to check the creation and quality of pharmaceuticals.
Phát triển tư duy thuật toán cho học sinh trong dạy học chủ đề dãy số, cấp số cộng và cấp số nhân – Toán 11
Authors: Nguyễn Dương Hoàng , Đoàn Thị Hồng Hạnh
Published: September 2024

Trong quá trình dạy học toán thì việc phát triển tư duy toán học nói chung và tư duy thuật toán nói riêng là một vấn đề cần được quan tâm nghiên cứu. Phát triển tư duy góp phần thực hiện thắng lợi mục tiêu của Chương trình giáo dục phổ thông 2018. Tư duy thuật toán không chỉ giúp học sinh lĩnh hội kiến thức hiệu quả mà còn thúc đẩy sự phát triển của các thao tác tư duy như: phân tích, tổng hợp, so sánh, khái quát hóa, trừu tượng hóa,… Nghiên cứu đã đề xuất 5 biện pháp phát triển tư duy thuật toán cho học sinh trong dạy học chủ đề “Dãy số, cấp số cộng và cấp số nhân” (Toán 11). Các biện pháp này nếu được giáo viên thực hiện một cách linh hoạt, phù hợp với từng đối tượng học sinh sẽ nâng cao hiệu quả dạy học chủ đề “Dãy số, cấp số cộng và cấp số nhân” cũng như dạy học Toán ở trường phổ thông.
Cardiological Challenges in Managing Right Heart Failure due to Carcinoid Tumor: A Case Report
Authors:   Cardiology Department, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco., Afend L , Bouziane M ,   Cardiology Department, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Published: September 2024

We present the clinical case of a 63-year-old patient treated for endometrial and breast neoplasia, currently under follow-up for a carcinoid tumor of the small intestine.
Unveiling Tuberculous Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case of Ascites as the Telltale Sign
Authors:   Cardiology Department, UHC Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco., Belhakim Mehdi
Published: September 2024

Ascites, often associated with cirrhosis decompensation, can have diverse origins, including extra-hepatic causes. Constrictive Pericarditis (CP) represents a persistent inflammatory condition marked by enduring scarring, fibrosis, and calcification of the pericardium
Late seroma formation after implant removal
Authors:   New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell and Columbia University Irving Divisions of Plastic Surgery, NY, USA., JA Ascherman
Published: September 2024

While Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) was first recognized by the WHO in 2016 there has been limited information on this implant associated cancer due its limited incidence worldwide.
Revisiting the subtyping of bowel-based disorders using unsupervised machine learning
Authors: Dowrick Jarrah
Published: September 2024

The Rome IV criteria, a widely used symptom-based diagnostic tool for disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), have enabled clinicians to provide diagnoses for patients whose gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms lack organic explanations. However, challenges remain in identifying robust diagnostic biomarkers, predicting treatment outcomes, and ensuring diagnostic stability. Unsupervised machine learning can be used to step beyond existing clinical definitions to uncover intrinsic patient subtypes possibly unburdened by these limitations.

In this talk, Jarrah will provide an overview of bowel-based DGBI subtyping, present the findings from his recent application of unsupervised machine learning to revisit this problem, and introduce his next steps in improving DGBI diagnosis and treatment strategies.
The Effectiveness of the Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) to Improve Community Welfare in Makmur Village, Palolo District, Sigi Regency
Authors: Pasangka Nasnianti , Yunus Rita , Taqwa Edhi , Rahman Failur , Tallesang Mukhtar
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine how Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) is implemented, how effective PKH is, and how well the PKH recipient community is. This study involved PKH Companions and PKH Recipients from Makmur Village, Palolo District. Research data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Then, the data was reduced, presented, and conclusions were drawn. The results of this study indicate that 1) Program Keluarga Harapan in Makmur Village has been implemented in accordance with the steps set for its implementation. 2) Program Keluarga Harapan has four indicators to measure its effectiveness, namely: program objectives, target setting, program socialization, and monitoring. Because the community receiving PKH assistance has met these four indicators, this program can be considered effective. 3) With PKH assistance, education, health, and daily needs have been met. Because it can help the community in meeting the needs of school children such as buying school clothes, toddler health, and daily needs, but there are still some PKH recipients who say that they do not feel better because they have just received PKH.
The Impact of Gold Mining on Community Income in Poboya Village, Mantikulore District, Palu City
Authors: Selawati S. , Rafika Ika
Published: September 2024

The  purpose of  this  study  was  to determine the  impact of  gold mining  on  community  income  in Poboya  Village, Mantikulore sub-district, Palu City. This research was conducted using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The data sources used in this research are primary data and secondary data with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation, the data obtained is then analyzed into a conclusion from the research process. The findings of the study found that the Impact of Gold Mining on Community Income in Poboya Village, Mantikulore District, Palu City had a positive impact and a negative impact on mining. The positive impact of gold mining can improve the economy of miners, while the negative impact poses a greater danger, especially the impact on the environment.
Acceptance of artificial intelligence in selected manufacturing industries in San Pablo City: An input on human resource pla
Authors:   Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo, Maraver Mara Grace , Villacruel Preciosa ,   Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on developing a human resource (HR) plan for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR management across selected manufacturing companies. It evaluated the AI literacy of HR employees, their perceptions of AI’s usefulness and ease of use, the challenges they face with AI integration, and how AI is being developed within HR management. Employing a mixed-method design, the study gathered data from forty-eight (48) HR employees using a validated questionnaire and conducted thematic analysis on interviews with 10 selected participants. The findings revealed that HR employees are generally literate in AI and believe it enhances their work productivity and performance. Interestingly, their general knowledge of AI did not significantly affect their perceptions of its usefulness or ease of use. The main challenges identified included the cost of technology, integration difficulties, data privacy and security issues, and the need for further capacity building. The study resulted in a comprehensive HR plan designed to guide the integration of AI into HR practices. The plan is recommended for broader implementation, with suggestions for evaluating its effectiveness, engaging in partnerships, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and formulating continuous learning plans. It advises companies to develop their own AI strategies that prioritize ethical practices, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation and security.
Bear (Ursus arctos) markings of trees in the Chornobyl Biosphere Reserve
Authors:   Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve (Ivankiv, Ukraine), Zhyla Sergiy ,   Polissian Natural Reserve (Selezivka, Ukraine)
Published: September 2024

For the first time in the Ukrainian Polissia and the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve (ChREBR), a concentrated linear distribution of bear-marked spruce trees was found at the abandoned estates of the village of Opachychi along the second terrace of the Prypiat River floodplain. Individual sightings of bears (Ursus arctos) in the Ukrainian Polissia have been known since the 1990s, but there are no reliable data on the reproduction of this species. The abundance of bears in Belarus has increased in recent years, which leads to the possibility of females coming to the Polissia from the north. Dried spruce trees without resin were not marked by the bear, and the animal moved on to live trees. Friction and more intensive marking of trees was recorded mainly in the eastern direction. Most of the marked spruce trees were upright with no branches to the height of the marking. The intensive marking behaviour of bears in 2023 in the ChREBR can be considered as the appearance of a female, as signalling to a female, and as a sign of dominance towards a male competitor. Two adult males were observed near one of the marked trees (data from amateurs). Special field surveys are needed to identify females with cubs to confirm or refute the hypothesis that the intensity of bear marking can be used in the event of the presence of a female bear in oestrus. Along the bear-marked trees in the village of Opachychi of the ChPEBR, an ecological trail and a visitor centre of large carnivores and herbivores should be created, which would be popular destinations. It is advisable to arrange a location for wildlife observations in an abandoned house for photo and video shooting, as is usually done in Sweden, Bulgaria, Romania, and Spain. In such tours, the effectiveness of the observation is not guaranteed and only preliminary statistics of wildlife encounters are provided. For this purpose, it is advisable to create two feeding areas for predatory mammals with dry food, as well as a salt marsh and a feeding trough for ungulates. The majority of the ChREBR territory has a low incidence of markings. The bear in the Polissia, as elsewhere in Europe, is expanding its range naturally, but at a slow pace due to the low intensity of female dispersal. Tree marking by bears was also observed in Chernihiv Oblast, in the Mizhrichynskyi Regional Landscape Park. It is advisable to release several bears in the ChEBR to create a reproductive centre for this species in the Polissia.
Game management and laboratories of game animal research in Ukraine for 100 years: historical transformations of ideas and institutions
Authors:   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Zagorodniuk Igor
Published: September 2024

The study is devoted to the history of game management laboratories as one of the most obscure pages of Ukrainian theriology. The prerequisites for the formation of such laboratories as a system of applied research related primarily to ‘useful’ fauna are considered. These laboratories form a continuous chain of research centres that have existed in different cities. They were founded in 1929 by V. Averin in Kharkiv, developed by A. Mygulin and his followers in Zavorychi (1936–1962), K. Kopein at the fur farm in Kolo-Mykhailivka near Vinnytsia (1963–1973), and M. Evtushevsky in Cherkasy (1973–2004). The final phase was completed by two academic game management laboratories: at the Institute of Zoology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (in 1975–1989, led by V. Kryzhaniv¬skyi) and the Institute of Forestry of the Ukrainian Academy of Agrarian Sciences (in 1991–2022, in Oleshky, led by I. Sheihas). The stages of research development in a series of successive transformations, in the wake of socio-political events and changes in public demands are analysed. The distinct sequence and, in fact, continuity of their existence in time (despite their movement in space) indicates a corresponding demand for them from the state, including the support of state budgetary programmes. Their tasks were constantly changing, and each period had its own specifics. The first period (Kharkiv) was supposed to put the system of survey, monitoring, and rational use of game resources on a scientific basis, as well as to streamline and direct the work of hunting communities. The second phase (‘Zavorychi’) was focused on providing the state with the necessary amount of fur for the needs of international trade and (undoubtedly) the military. The third phase remains the most obscure and is most likely associated with the formation of elite hunting grounds. The fourth phase (Cherkasy) was characterised by increased attention to fur farming and a waning interest in hunting as such. The fifth phase (Kyiv and Oleshky) was characterised by a cooperation with the State Committee of Forestry, the Ukrainian Society of Hunters and Fishermen, and certain (elite) farms. It is shown that the origins of many well-known scientific schools in Ukraine are related to hunting practices and that game management laboratories became leaders in developing action plans to maintain populations of game animals.
Traces of hunters on Eastern Arctic islands in ancient times. Part 1
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Prydatko-Dolin Vasyl
Published: September 2024

Based on RS and GIS data, the knowledge about localities (2nd cent. CE–early 20th cent. CE) connected with pioneer sea hunters of the Kolyuchin, Wrangel, and Herald islands (KI, WI, and HI) has been revised, including the data obtained by the author in 1978–1988 during zoological expeditions. The study was initiated by the intention to save rare evidence from being accidently destroyed by th heavy bombardments of Kyiv by Russia. Thus, the description of previously unknown Stone Age artifacts found on KI was saved; the coordinates of some previous locations were reconstructed and the geo-positions of the new ones were added. According to all the data it was proved that the former Soviet polar station (KI) was built on a mosaic of ancient camps, which definitely affected the integrity of the cultural layer. The first study of these camps carried out in the 1960s was not exhaustive. For WI: a) we used the latest e-maps, RS data and the new comparisons to indicate the most likely possible vector of a new search for traces of the Paleolithic site that were described in the 1930s (by the geologist L. Gromov), but which had been lost; b) we reconstructed the coordinates of dozens of ancient hunting shelters, which seem to have changed faster than others due to the destructive influence of the sea; c) we added a description of traces corresponding to sites of seabird hunters (on the west) and mammal hunters (on the north), the latter retaining a whale rib among the remains. Little-known literature data about rare finds of remains of the sailing fleet time on the coast of WI, which were not paid attention to before, were added. The author shares some rare survey references about the finding of an ancient weapon of the 17th century on HI, and a coin of the 19th century on WI. The article is illustrated with little-known pictures of clusters of marine mammal skulls on KI, as well as of some rare products related to the former archaic maritime industry of WI. The Soviet views on toponymy, and the practice of excessive enthusiasm for descriptions of discoveries of polar islands ‘beyond the horizon’ of the 19th century are criticised. The article would be an auxiliary source for lecturers and students of the National Univerity of Life and Envorpnmental Sciences of Ukraine and of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, who teach or study landscape and applied ecology, conservation biology, as well as be the author’s contribution into the new European initiatives, such as ‘Arctic in Eastern Europe. Knowledge, Perception and Communi¬cation in the 18th–19th Centuries’ (Torun, Poland).
The Banco de España’s Central Balance sheet data office database: a regional perspective
Authors: Fernández Cerezo Alejandro , Fernández-Rosillo San Isidro Borja , Pérez Martín Natividad
Published: September 2024

The availability of a firm-level database that is representative of the productive sector of an economy on an aggregate scale is increasingly important to analyse the heterogeneity of different economic variables at different levels of aggregation (for instance, by region, firm size or sector). This paper seeks, first, to evaluate the representativeness of the Banco de España’s Integrated Central Balance Sheet Database (Integrated CBSO database or CBI by its Spanish initials) for conducting regional analysis with firm-level data and, second, to analyse the differences in firm size distribution between the Spanish regions.
Pathogenicity of the Sydowia polyspora originating from different hosts on Pinus brutia in Türkiye
Authors: Beram Refika Ceyda
Published: September 2024

Background and aims Sydowia polyspora is a significant fungus associated with seasonal needle necrosis, particularly on Abies spp. and Pinus spp. in Europe and North America. Pinus brutia is a species widespread in the Mediterranean basin with high economic and ecological value. This study aimed to determine the susceptibility of P. brutia seedlings in Türkiye to local S. polyspora isolates and to investigate the virulence differences among isolates obtained from different hosts.
Methods S. polyspora isolates from various hosts were inoculated into the shoots of two-year-old P. brutia seedlings. The seedlings were monitored in comparison with a control group, and pathogenicity indicators such as lesion length were recorded.
Results The results showed that 7 out of 10 tested isolates were pathogenic on P. brutia seedlings and successfully colonized the living heartwood tissue. Isolates from Pinus pinea were found to be pathogenic on P. brutia, and isolates obtained from shoots caused longer lesions in hosts. Additionally, isolates from symptomatic trees exhibited higher virulence compared to those from asymptomatic trees. Isolates from P. brutia exhibited higher virulence compared to isolates from Pinus nigra and P. pinea.
Conclusions P. brutia seedlings are highly susceptible to local S. polyspora isolates, posing a potential threat to the region's forest ecosystems. The fungal pathogen was successfully re-isolated from symptomatic tissues, and no symptoms were observed in the control plants.
Analises of measles in Brazil in a 20-year time series: vaccination coverage and the number of cases in children under five years old
Authors: Santos Priscila Gonçalves Soares dos , Cury Elenir Rose Jardim
Published: September 2024

Vaccination is one of the most effective interventions for controlling the occurrence of infectious diseases, and it is essential to analyse vaccination coverage and homogeneity between municipalities. With this in mind, the aim of this study was to analyse the vaccination coverage of MMR and MMR, the homogeneity of the first dose of MMR and the number of measles cases in children under five in Brazilian regions, over a 20-year time series. This is an ecological study, based on secondary source data, in the Brazilian regions: North, Northeast, Southeast, South and Centre-West, from 2003 to 2022. The results showed that there was an increase in the number of measles cases as vaccination coverage fell, especially from 2018 to 2020, with a peak in 2019. The drop in homogeneity remains worrying: fewer municipalities are meeting the vaccination coverage target. The data presented in this study expands knowledge for discussion at meetings with managers, activities to intensify social communication strategies on prevention, immunisation and measures to interrupt measles outbreaks at national level and in the territories.
Sylvatic yellow fever and the One Health approach: a narrative review integrating human, animal and environmental health
Authors: Leal Renan Konig , Ribeiro Marcella Silva , Leote Diego Soares , Leandro Alan Carvalho , Fernandes Millena , Carvalho Láisa Rebecca Sousa , Prophiro Josiane Somariva
Published: September 2024

Yellow fever, caused by a virus of the Flaviviridae family and transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera Aedes, Haemagogus and Sabethes, has two transmission cycles: sylvatic, involving non-human primates, and urban, with Aedes transmitting the virus to humans. Understanding the disease epidemiology is essential, as it connects the pillars of One Health, which encompass human, animal and environmental health taking into account vectors, hosts and climatic factors. This narrative review assesses sylvatic yellow fever under the One Health approach, highlighting the interactions between human, animal and environmental health. Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect and Web of Science databases to identify articles on yellow fever, One Health and human-animal interaction. The One Health approach is vital for the study of the yellow fever epidemiology, integrating human, animal and environmental health. Transmission by infected mosquitoes requires surveillance, vaccination and control, especially in urban and forested areas. Non-human primates act as disease sentinels and are crucial for epidemiological surveillance. Factors such as deforestation, urbanization and climate change can influence the spread of sylvatic yellow fever virus vectors. The One Health approach is crucial for monitoring, control, early detection and mitigation of yellow fever outbreaks, promoting holistic and collaborative epidemiological surveillance.
Health professionals’ conceptions on infection control in neuropathic patients at the Roraima children’s hospital
Authors: Melo João Matheus Martins Melo , Gonçalves dos Santos Emillia C , Lima Junior Mário Maciel de Lima Junior , Oliveira Eugênio Patrício de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

This study had developed as part of a Medicine graduation requirement and had investigated the conceptions of healthcare professionals regarding the control and prevention of infections in pediatric and neuropathic patients. It was submitted to the Ethics and Research Committee of the State University of Roraima and received the CAAE number 77089124.3.0000.5621. The adopted methodology has a qualitative and descriptive approach, based on Laurence Bardin's Thematic Content Analysis, as reinterpreted by Cecilia Minayo. For data collection, a semi-structured interview instrument was utilized, targeting professionals from the Long-Term Care Unit of a children's hospital in the north of Brazil. Following this line of thought, five thematic categories were delineated, describing the interviewees' perceptions on the subject. The final considerations highlighted points related to the knowledge and relevant subjectivities in the practice of professionals concerning the control and prevention of healthcare-associated infections. This study contributes to understanding the educational role in infection prevention and the complexity of managing neuropathic patients and their specific demands.
Redução do Efeito de Sunk Costs em Decisões de Investimentos: Uma Análise Moderada pela Reputação dos Gestores, Restrição Financeira e Estratégia Empresarial
Authors: Silva Gilson Rodrigues da , Callado Antônio André Cunha , Camara Renata Paes de Barros
Published: September 2024

O estudo teve o objetivo de verificar como o efeito concorde, a preocupação com a reputação e a restrição financeira influenciam os gestores nas decisões estratégicas de investimentos empresariais. Realizou-se uma pesquisa do tipo survey, com aplicação de questionários enviados via e-mail aos gestores de organizações do setor agrícola, resultando em uma amostra composta por 51 respostas. Os dados foram analisados por meio de testes de correlação de Spearman, Qui-quadrado e Kruskal-Wallis para identificar o efeito do sunk cost e associação com os perfis dos respondentes. Os resultados revelam que o efeito concorde impacta a probabilidade de continuidade dos investimentos, indicando uma incipiente mudança rumo ao comportamento racional, motivado pelos perfis dos gestores. A ausência de informações sobre os sunk costs aumenta a probabilidade de os gestores permanecerem com os investimentos, contrariando as expectativas do comportamento estratégico prospectivo. Os gestores demonstram uma baixa probabilidade de interromper investimentos mal-sucedidos, pois temem sofrer possíveis efeitos negativos sobre sua reputação. No entanto, mostraram-se propensos a descontinuar projetos com custos perdidos quando há informação sobre restrição financeira. O estudo preenche uma lacuna teórica ao explorar a redução do efeito de sunk cost no processo decisório, considerando a influência da reputação dos gestores, restrição financeira e estratégia prospectiva. Os achados contribuem não só para a reflexão sobre a qualificação dos tomadores de decisão, mas também com as discussões sobre sunk costs no processo decisório, sobretudo na gestão e estratégia de organizações para a criação de valor e manutenção de níveis de vantagem competitiva no mercado.
Editorial
Authors: Klein Luciana
Published: September 2024

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