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In the Waiting Line
Authors: Ollion Étienne , Charrel Dimitri ,   École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs Paris
Published: November 2024

Our societies are built around waiting. At the bus stop, at the doctor's, in a store, in government offices, on the phone for help, this exercise in patience structures our lives. It is so prevalent that we forget that it affects us daily. Waiting is also unequal. The rich wait less than the poor: they see their requests granted immediately, while the latter defer their wants, often for a long time, sometimes indefinitely. It is a way of demonstrating that one person's time is more important than that of someone else who is being kept waiting; it is to wield power.

And yet, even among the elite, it is sometimes necessary to wait. Achieving political power takes time, sometimes a lot of time. A recent study by Étienne Ollion (2021), which serves as the basis for this visual essay, showed that to become a Member of Parliament, it takes years, sometimes decades, of prior involvement in politics. Hence, the idea of representing the path to the top of the power pyramid as a long queue.

The image is compelling. It is also a useful means for grasping a series of phenomena at play in politics. The existence of such a queue imposes a selection process that favors certain profiles and excludes others. Because they skew representation in favor of the upper classes, and because they also increase the discriminatory nature of the political field, waiting lines act as a filter. The essay describes the various stages at which the filter is imposed.

It also has a homogenizing effect: because it socializes those who wait in it, the queue makes individuals more alike—in their ways of thinking, speaking, and even dressing. Toward the end of the essay, we see that individuals increasingly come to resemble one another.

Finally, the queue individualizes: because it pits people against each other for the few available positions, it encourages self-serving strategies and betrayal. Thus, it is no surprise that they are over-represented at the summits of the Palais Bourbon (home to France's National Assembly). Conversely, members of the working classes, who represent half of the active population, are virtually absent at the top.

In the Waiting Line is a visual essay that seeks to describe contemporary politics through the device of a queue. Through a stylized form it illustrates the various mechanisms that produce the homogeneous political class that governs us. The essay makes use of the format provided by .able to convey its process-driven nature, while deliberately emphasizing its stylized aspect.

Based on politics, this study aims to draw attention to the everyday mechanisms that discreetly guide our practices.

In the Waiting Line is produced using the scroll.able format, adapted to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the project. Indeed, visual art and design (Dimitri Charrel, Lorène Gaydon) are necessary for creating the dynamic means of representing these social organizations, which sociologist Étienne Ollion analyzed in his most recent book.
Are the somatotype still a useful method for selection in volleyball?
Authors: Rešetar Tomica , Đurković Tomislav , Antekolović Ljubomir
Published: November 2024

The goal of this research was to determine whether the somatotype is still a useful method that can be used to confirm the selection of young and promising volleyball players. For this purpose, groups of volleyball players of different age (U16 and U18) and status affiliation (starters and substitutes) were compared by means of calculated somatotypes. The sample of examinees was formed by top-level young Croatian female volleyball players (n=28, age=15.7±1.0 years, body height=179.6±7.2 cm body weight=64.8±7.0 kg), which was further then divided into subsamples regarding age category (U16 and U18) and team status (starters, non-starters). Players’ somatotype was calculated according to the Heath-Carter method, whereas the significance of differences between the groups was determined with the t-test for independent samples. The average somatotype of all players was calculated as a balanced ectomorph, and accordingly also for subsamples U16 balanced ectomorph and U18 endomorphic-ectomorph, while for starters endomorphicectomorph and for non-starters central somatotype. In addition, upon analysis of the somatotype of all players, it was determined there was a total of 10 categories out of the possible 13 somatotypes, and that among those the most represented were endomorphic-ectomorphs (39.3%) and central somatotypes (17.9%). Among players in the U16 and U18 age categories there were no differences determined in none of the somatotype components, whereas among starters and non-starters differences occurred only in the ectomorph somatotype component.
ENTENDENDO A VITAMINA D: GENERALIDADES, REGULAÇÃO GÊNICA E MECANISMOS DE AÇÃO
Authors: Rinaldi Sebastian , Palmeira Guilherme Henriques , Souza Daniela Marracho de , Fernandes Ana Carolina , Oliveira Denise , Castellar Aline
Published: November 2024

A importância das vitaminas na manutenção da saúde tem sido alvo de muitos estudos  científicos em diversas áreas da Ciência tais como a Biologia, Farmacologia, Nutrição,  Bioquímica, entre outras. Diante do desenvolvimento desse conhecimento, a carência de  vitaminas tem sido identificada como fator causador de inúmeras patologias,  especialmente a vitamina D, por estar envolvida na regulação de centenas de genes e,  consequentemente, em vários processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos. Por essas razões, esse  estudo teve como objetivo analisar a literatura científica reunindo dados significativos  quanto à regulação da expressão genética, epigenética, metabolismo, funções e mecanismos de ação da vitamina D.
AGROECOLOGIA E O DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL NA AMAZÔNIA AMAPAENSE
Authors:   Patrícia Helena Turola Takamatsu, Souza Ester Chaves de
Published: November 2024

A Amazônia, por ser um dos ecossistemas mais ricos do planeta, enfrenta desafios significativos relacionados ao desenvolvimento sustentável e à preservação ambiental. O estudo analisa essas duas abordagens na Amazônia Amapaense e busca compreender como práticas de agroecologia e de desenvolvimento sustentável podem ser absorvidas sem comprometer a integridade ambiental. A pesquisa teve por base a revisão bibliográfica de teóricos que integram as abordagens estudadas. Constatou-se que, é possível avançar em direção a um modelo de desenvolvimento que respeite os limites da natureza, mas isso requer um comprometimento genuíno das partes interessadas, investimentos em educação ambiental e uma governança participativa que inclua as vozes das comunidades locais.
O IMPACTO DAS PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS COMPLEMENTARES EM PACIENTES COM TRANSTORNO MENTAIS E DO COMPORTAMENTO.
Authors:   João de Sousa Pinheiro Barbosa, Souza Hitalo George Alves , Pereira Luiza Ricarda de Almeida , Vitor Maria Clara de Farias
Published: November 2024

In recent decades, health services and the community in general have been improving the care and protection of people with mental and behavioral disorders, which were so neglected in the past. There is a consensus on therapeutic resources and are based on scientific evidence that are strategies for the psychosocial rehabilitation of people with these types of disorders. The objective is to analyze the benefits of PICS in patients with mental and behavioral disorders in scientific studies with a higher degree of scientific evidence. A scoping review was carried out using the standardized terms: integrative practices, traditional medicine, mental health, humanization of care and patient-centered care with the Boolean operators “or” and “and” in PubMED. The result was 11 studies on the topic investigated; all studies were unanimous regarding the importance of PICs in the care of patients with mental and behavioral disorders. Final considerations: Complementary Integrative Practices (CIPs) have emerged as a relevant alternative in the treatment of mental and behavioral disorders, and are often used in conjunction with traditional care approaches, such as psychotherapy and medication.
FACTORS OF EMOTIONAL BURNOUT OF TEACHERS IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors: Sharipova A , Yegenissova A , Begimova M
Published: November 2024

В этом исследовании изучается распространенность и тяжесть эмоционального выгорания среди педагогов, работающих в условиях инклюзивного образования. Исследование сосредоточено на трех ключевых аспектах эмоционального выгорания: эмоциональном истощении, деперсонализации и личной удовлетворенности работой. Полученные данные свидетельствуют о тревожной тенденции, заключающейся в том, что значительная часть учителей, работающих в условиях инклюзивного образования, испытывают высокий уровень эмоционального истощения и умеренный уровень деперсонализации. Это говорит о том, что педагоги вынуждены противостоять эмоциональному напряжению и сниженному чувству личной удовлетворенности от выполнения своих обязанностей. Нвряду с обозначенными трудностями, исследование выявило и положительные аспекты. Этот вывод подчеркивает сложную и многогранную природу благополучия педагогов, при которой удовлетворенность работой и значительные признаки эмоционального выгорания могут сочетаться. В заключении исследования подчеркивается острая необходимость целенаправленных вмешательств и систем поддержки для устранения конкретных факторов стресса, с которыми сталкиваются учителя в условиях инклюзивного образования. Признавая и уменьшая факторы, способствующие эмоциональному выгоранию, педагоги могут добиться большего успеха в своей сложной работе и, в конечном итоге, принести пользу как себе, так и своим обучающимся.
Pit de papila asociado a maculopatía y desprendimiento de retina seroso: presentación de dos casos
Authors: Abraham Irina , Pérez López Daniel , Alcaraz Lucas , Sánchez Andrea B. , Aspee Robert Santiago C. , Gras Hernán
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Presentar los casos de dos pacientes con pit de papila y desprendimiento seroso de retina asociado, una patología poco reportada en la bibliografía.
Caso clínico: Caso 1: Paciente masculino de 47 años que consultó por disminución brusca de agudeza visual unilateral. Se diagnosticó como coriorretinopatía central serosa. Luego de varios cursos de tratamiento habitual sin buena respuesta se llegó al diagnóstico de pit de papila con desprendimiento seroso de retina asociado. Caso 2: Paciente femenina de 38 años que consultó por disminución brusca de agudeza visual unilateral. Se diagnosticó inicialmente como complicación de evento isquémico retinal. Luego de haber realizado tratamiento sin respuesta satisfactoria se llegó al diagnóstico de pit de papila con desprendimiento seroso de retina asociado. La resolución en ambos casos fue quirúrgica mediante vitrectomía con inyección de gas, endofotocoagulación y pelado de membrana limitante interna, con resultado anatómico favorable.
Conclusión: El desprendimiento de retina asociado a pit de papila representa un desafío diagnóstico. De acuerdo con la experiencia adquirida y la bibliografía científica publicada, se plantea la necesidad de contar con herramientas que faciliten el diagnóstico temprano a fin de mejorar el pronóstico visual de los pacientes.
Membrana pupilar persistente versus membrana iridiana accesoria
Authors: Schlaien Sebastián , Aguirre Lucas , Perrone Franco , Zanutigh Virginia
Published: November 2024

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Neoliberalismo, trabalho informal e uberização das relações de trabalho
Authors: Molitor Thamíris Evaristo
Published: November 2024

Trata o presente artigo sobre a relação entre o neoliberalismo e a precarização do trabalho no Brasil, com foco no trabalho informal e a uberização dessas relações. Inicialmente abordará a questão do neoliberalismo enquanto modelo econômico e político. Após, trata da informalidade do trabalho no Brasil, considerando que se trata de um fenômeno presente desde nossa formação histórica, e não apenas algo atual. Por fim, refletirá sobre a transformação operada pela uberização, considerando que essa forma de tratamento da força de trabalho se alastra para outras relações sociais, precarizando e transformando todos e todas em profissionais “sob demanda”.
İLMİHALL 2 İbadetler
Authors: Bayraktar Ahmet
Published: November 2024

İbadetler kitabı, Kur’an’da bize emredilen ya da emredildiği düşünülen ibadetlerin arkasındaki gerekçelere odaklanmaktadır. Günümüzde gençler, ibadet konusunda her iki anlamda da zorlanmaktadır. İbadet etmek isteseler de bunu gönüllü olarak gerçekleştiremediklerinde kendilerini baskı altında hissetmektedirler. Ayrıca, istemedikleri halde aileleri tarafından bu ibadetleri yapmaya zorlanmaktadırlar. Oysaki ibadetler gönülden, isteyerek yapılması gereken eylemlerdir. Geleneksel İlmihal kitaplarının “niye” sorusuna odaklanmadan, yalnızca “nasıl” sorusuna cevap verdiği noktada bu kitap, ibadetlerin neden yapıldığına derinlemesine eğilmektedir. Eğer bir ilmihal kitabında namazın nasıl kılınacağını okudum fakat bu bana namazın anlamını içselleştirmemde fayda sağlamadıysa, İbadetler kitabı zihnimi aydınlatabilir ve kalbime huzur verebilir. İbadet etmeye niyetim yoksa, çevremdeki baskılardan yılmışsam ve bu baskılara karşı onların anlayabileceği bir dille itiraz etmek istiyorsam, İlm-i Hall serisi ve özellikle bu kitap benim için faydalı olabilir. İbadetleri anlamak ve anlatmak isteyen herkes bu kitaptan fayda görecektir. Nasıl namaz kılacağımı bu kitap öğretmez; ancak niçin namaz kılacağım konusunda yararlı olabilir ya da namaz kılmamak için dayanak arayanlara da rehberlik edebilir. İlmihal kitapları, namazla ilgili birçok ayrıntı sunmakta ve “nasıl yapabilirim?” diyerek bu kitaplara başvuran birinin namazdan soğumasına neden olabilecek derecede ayrıntılı bilgi ve yönergeler vermektedir. Bu kitap, bu tür ayrıntıların ibadetin özüne ait olmadığını ve asıl dikkat edilmesi gereken noktaların İlmihal kitaplarında göz ardı edildiğini göstermektedir. Bu bakımdan İbadetler kitabı, İlmihal okumaya bir hazırlık niteliğinde de görülebilir. Kitap, ibadetlerin kabul olması için birinci şartın niyet, yönelim ve gönüllülük olduğunu, bu kavramların sınırlarının nasıl çizilmesi gerektiğini de ele almaktadır.
Obesity: The Canadian perspective.
Authors: Keast David
Published: November 2024

Dr. David Keast explores the complex relationship between obesity and secondary lymphedema in Canada. With rising obesity rates, particularly Class III obesity, the article underscores that obesity-related lymphedema remains under-recognized and undertreated, contributing significantly to healthcare burdens. Keast presents data from two Canadian studies that highlight high obesity rates among lymphedema patients, with a marked prevalence of lower extremity lymphedema in individuals with Class III obesity. The article calls for targeted management approaches, including weight management, exercise, and better awareness to address the needs of this growing patient demographic.
Healthy flow, healthy mind. Understanding the brain lymphatic system.
Authors: Liao Shan
Published: November 2024

The brain lymphatic system is composed of two distinct but synchronized components: the glymphatic system and the meningeal lymphatic vessels. The glymphatic system, located inside the brain, clears toxic tissue wastes towards the meninges, while the lymphatic vessels in the dura mater of the meninges absorb brain lymph and transport it out of the skull. Together, the brain lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and removes toxic waste to support brain health.
Extending our reach within the scientific community. Pathways moves forward with DOI designations
Authors: Kennedy Anna
Published: November 2024

As more and more scientific articles are published on the web, the topic of assigning DOIs is becoming increasingly relevant (and expected) in the research world. DOIs are an important tool to increase the reach and impact of Pathways and make it easier for individual articles to be cited by other authors in research papers and documents.
Açık Kalp Ameliyatı Sürecinde Yaşanan Psikososyal Sorunlara Yönelik Uygulanan Kanıt Temelli Müdahaleler
Authors: Özdemir Firdevs Ebru , Yılmaz Mualla
Published: November 2024

Kardiyovasküler hastalıklar (KVH) dünya çapında en yaygın başlıca ölüm nedenlerindendir. Yetişkin ve ileri yaşlardaki bireylerde sık rastlanan kalp hastalıklarının tedavi yöntemleri arasında cerrahi tedavi önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Açık kalp ameliyatı süreci, bakım ve izlemi yoğun bakım süreci, taburculuk ve evde bakımı kapsayan yoğun bir süreçtir. Bu süreç içerisinde bireyde anksiyete, stres, depresyon, deliryum, uyku bozuklukları ve yetersiz sosyal destek, rol karmaşası gibi psikososyal sorunlar görülebilmektedir. Cerrahi girişim öncesi, sonrası yoğun bakım ünitesinde hastalarda yaşanabilecek bu sorunlara yönelik, bireye özgü bakımın planlanması ve uygulanması durumunda bu sorunlar önemli düzeyde önlenebilmektedir. Hemşirelerin kalp damar cerrahisi öncesi ve sonrasında oluşabilecek sorunlar hakkında farkındalığı olmalıdır. Bu sorunlara yönelik hemşirelerin kanıt temelli müdahaleleri bakım planlarına dahil etmesi önem taşımaktadır. Bu derlemenin amacı, açık kalp ameliyatı sürecinde bireyin yaşadığı psikososyal sorunlara yönelik uygulanan kanıt temelli müdahaleleri gözden geçirmek ve bu konu hakkında hemşireleri bilgilendirmektir.
Pemanfaatan Augmented Reality dalam Pembelajaran Struktur Atom di SMA Cahaya Sakti
Authors: Muhammad Reza Dwiky , Setiawan Aji , Tri Mahardika Bagus
Published: November 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) adalah teknologi yang memadukan elemen dunia nyata dengan dunia virtual secara langsung. Berbeda dengan virtual reality yang menggantikan seluruh lingkungan nyata, AR hanya menambahkan komponen visual ke dalam lingkungan fisik. Teknologi ini berfungsi dengan menampilkan objek 3D pada marker yang dikenali oleh aplikasi. Penggunaan smartphone memungkinkan aplikasi AR menjadi lebih terjangkau dan mudah diakses oleh banyak pengguna. AR memiliki beragam manfaat di berbagai bidang, salah satunya dalam dunia pendidikan. Studi ini mengembangkan aplikasi AR sebagai alat bantu pembelajaran bagi siswa, menggunakan Vuforia SDK pada platform Android untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih interaktif melalui AR.
A regenerative tourism approach for the development of marginalised areas. Insights from two best practices in Southern Italy
Authors: Ferrero Matilde , Pinto Irene
Published: November 2024

In recent years, travel habits, needs and desires have been gradually changing and influencing both demand and supply in the tourism industry. Macro-phenomena like the pandemic, the climate change with consequent environmental issues, and the digital turn have been introducing new trends and directions. In this view, the need of addressing tourism towards new itineraries is proving crucial for activating processes of regenerative tourism, which acts as a transformational approach and aims to identify the potential of places to create net positive effects. The focus of the paper is on marginalised areas, specifically on areas with low population density, distant from the main hotspots and endowed with significant environmental assets and cultural heritage. The paper chooses to employ the concept of regenerative tourism for investigating the conditions that foster and sustain the development of these communities. To this aim, the analysis of two Italian best practices is meant to provide a new approach to brand-identity, tourism and local industry in marginalised areas. The case of “Museo Diffuso dei 5 Sensi” (“Widespread Museum of the 5 Senses”) identifies new itineraries and builds new economies in a village in Sicily through the reconnection of the local community with its land. The case of “Sea Working Brindisi” reevaluates a marginalised area as a destination for nomad workers and works for the activation of innovative economies in the South of Italy. The analysis conducted will be based on online material (i.e. website, social media, journal articles) and literature review (when available). Based on this material, the paper will analyse the two cases along the value chain ecosystem-intuition-design-action-dissemination. The value chain will help identify the connection of each practice to the territory and to the local community as well as their potential to enhance the tourist attractiveness of the area. The analysis of the two successful cases, explored through the lens of regenerative tourism, has the merit to define the connection between regenerative tourism and the development of marginalised communities, providing directions to realise successful practices in other areas. The acknowledgment of the two cases as contemporary forms of tourism will help foster further practices and outline incentives that enhance tailored projects based on the uniqueness of each place.
Technology-Driven Innovation in Cultural Heritage: A Museum Experience Perspective
Authors: Di Leo Alessio
Published: November 2024

This study explores the evolving impact of technology on cultural heritage encounters, specifically within museum settings. It introduces a comprehensive conceptual framework that encompasses various aspects of the museum experience influenced by technology and assesses its effects on visitor satisfaction and loyalty intentions. Through an empirical investigation involving 300 individuals visiting archaeological sites in Rome (Italy), including both permanent and temporary exhibitions with varying levels of technological integration, this research employs a self-administered questionnaire to validate its hypotheses. The results underscore the significance of technology in shaping diverse facets of the visitor experience, such as education-entertainment fusion, engagement, and ambience, with substantial implications for enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering visitor loyalty. This research adopts a mixed-methods approach to investigate the evolving role of technology in cultural heritage encounters within museums. In a first phase, a comprehensive conceptual model that captures various dimensions of the museum experience influenced by technology was designed. Subsequently, data was collected from a purposive sample of 300 individuals visiting archaeological sites in Rome, encompassing both permanent and temporary exhibitions. This sample is intentionally diverse in terms of technology integration, allowing for a nuanced analysis. Data is gathered through the administration of a self-administered questionnaire designed to empirically test the hypotheses formulated in the conceptual model. Statistical analyses, including regression analysis and structural equation modeling, are employed to assess the impact of technology on visitor satisfaction and loyalty intentions. This research contributes to the field by introducing a comprehensive conceptual framework that holistically examines the multifaceted influence of technology on the museum experience, including dimensions such as edutainment, engagement, and ambience. Furthermore, it provides empirical evidence of these effects through a diverse sample of museum visitors. This study offers valuable insights into the evolving role of technology in cultural heritage contexts, filling a gap in the existing literature and providing actionable guidance for cultural institutions seeking to enhance visitor engagement and loyalty. The findings of this research hold practical significance for cultural institutions, particularly museums, aiming to leverage technology to enrich visitor experiences. By understanding how technology influences dimensions such as edutainment, engagement, and ambience, museums can strategically integrate technology to enhance customer satisfaction and foster visitor loyalty. This research encourages museums to adopt innovative technological solutions that cater to diverse visitor preferences, ultimately ensuring a more immersive and satisfying cultural heritage encounter.
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Transformation in Bangladesh: Overcoming Challenges for Socio-Economic Empowerment.
Authors: Sikder Abu Sayed
Published: November 2024

This research paper delves into Bangladesh's AI landscape, focusing on socio-economic empowerment. Despite notable AI strides, critical gaps persist, necessitating deeper investigation. It addresses impact assessment, policy evaluation, skill development, and community engagement, vital for actionable insights. Bangladesh grapples with socio-economic challenges—widespread poverty, healthcare disparities, and educational hurdles—highlighting the urgency for innovative solutions. The paper outlines ongoing AI initiatives across agriculture, healthcare, education, and governance, backed by government policies like the "AI Strategy 2030" and substantial investments. However, integrating AI faces multifaceted barriers—infrastructural limitations, skill shortages, ethical concerns, and financial constraints—demanding collaborative efforts. A mixed-methods approach, incorporating interviews, surveys, and case studies, revealed insights. Policymakers acknowledged significant government investment in AI infrastructure, regulatory support, collaboration, education, and funding's impact. Industry experts emphasized high AI adoption, positive productivity impacts, data security efforts, and workforce integration. A survey revealed workforce interest in AI education but a gap in practical proficiency and access barriers. Graphical representations depicted varied AI usages, global adoption trends, and market projections, highlighting AI's transformative potential. Case studies showcased successful AI implementations in agriculture, healthcare, finance, education, and governance, yielding increased yields, improved healthcare access, fraud reduction, enhanced learning, and efficient service delivery. Policy analysis highlighted existing strengths and areas for improvement, stressing robust ethical guidelines, capacity-building, resource allocation, and enhanced coordination for effective implementation. In conclusion, this paper provides insights guiding stakeholders in leveraging AI for sustainable socio-economic development in Bangladesh.
SEMUA MANUSIA BERDOSA: Kajian Hermeneutik Pengkhotbah 7:1-22 dan Implikasinya bagi Pemuda GMIM Musafir Kleak Wilayah Manado Barat Daya
Authors: Robot Kevin Yeremia
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan menyajikan tulisan tentang hasil penafsiran Pengkhotbah 7:1-22 dan menghubungkan dengan pemuda GMIM Musafir Kleak. Teks ini memberi gambaran mengenai kehidupan manusia yang tidak luput dari dosa jika dikaitkan dengan kehidupan pemuda maka masalah hidup pemuda tidak terlepas pada perilaku negatif yang dalam pemahaman teologis disebut dosa. Hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan dosa seperti melibatkan kebiasaan merokok, alkohol, seks bebas, dunia malam dan lain-lain. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif serta menggunakan metode hermeneutik kritik historis untuk mendapat makna asli dan historis dari teks tersebut. Teks ini menjelaskan tentang semua manusia yang berdosa dan nasihat untuk hidup sewajarnya serta hidup berhikmat. Implikasi melalui teks ini, para pemuda tidak seharusnya saling menghakimi dan saling membentuk kelompok yang eksklusif dalam komunitas pemuda tetapi sebagai bagian dalam pelayanan gereja maka perlu membangun satu kebersamaan yang saling menguatkan.
Jordholderske; mere-end-menneskelig keren
Authors: Juelskær Malou
Published: November 2024

På 2.7 HA stubbemark som tidligere (ufrivilligt) har gjort tjeneste i den konventionelle, dvs. pesticid- baserede, landbrugsindustri, gør jeg mig erfaringer med at assistere mere-end-menneskelige pro- cesser med at bringe jorden ind i en anden væren: Et lille laboratorium for planetære problematikker og en myriade af entanglements, i alle de handlinger, som finder sted i relation til arealet. I artiklen vender jeg jorden igen og igen, og med et fokus på soil-care-relations undersøges bl.a. landbrugsjor- dens koloniale (nutids)historie. Feltarbejdet begrebssættes som ’økotone processer’ og jeg afprøver ’jordholderske’ som et flertalsbegreb for mere-end menneskeligt mellemartslige anliggender mellem jordvæsener og J/jord.
Trends in Kaposi’s disease in the hospital setting from 1990 to 2020 in Lomé (Togo)
Authors: Akakpo Abla Sefako , Tcheumagam Kamno Kelly , Téclessou Julienne Noude , Kassang Panawé , Gnossike Piham , Mouhari-Touré Abas , Kombaté Koussaké , Tchangai-Walla Kissem , Saka Bayaki , Pitché Palokinam
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the evolution of Kaposi’s disease (KD) between 1990 and 2020 in dermatology in Lomé (Togo). Patients and Method: This is a series of cases of KD including all the records of patients seen on an outpatient basis or hospitalised for KD of clinical and/or histological diagnosis between 1990 and 2000 (period of non-general introduction of ART), 2000 to 2010 (initial and increasing introduction of ART) and between 2010 and 2020 (period of general introduction of ART) in the public dermatology departments of Lomé. Results: During the study period, 307 cases of MK were recorded, with a hospital frequency of 0.24%. The mean age of the patients was 40.03±13.71 years, with extremes ranging from 6 to 90 years and a male predominance (M/F= 1.5). The overall frequencies of KD from 1990 to 2000, 2000 to 2010 and 2010 to 2020 were 0.10, 0.30 and 0.25 respectively (p=0.002) and were dominated by HIV-associated KD (66%). During the same periods, 1990 to 2000, 2000 to 2010 and 2010 to 2020, the overall incidence was 3.00, 12.20 and 14.09 respectively (p<0.0001). Of the 307 patients, 13.7% (n=42) died, the majority in the HIV-associated form of KD. Conclusion: Our study shows a significant increase in the incidence of MK over the 30 years of the study, with a predominance of HIV-associated MK. The generalized use of antiretroviral treatment with the «test and treat» strategy will help to reduce this mortality.
Web-Based System for Remote Mammogram Processing
Authors: Milošević Marina , Vujičić Dejan , Damnjanović Đorđe , Vujović Marija
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a web-based system for remote processing of mammographic images (mammograms) using Matlab Web Service. The Matlab Web Service is a toolbox for accessing Matlab applications from the internet. We created an image processing system that combines the computational and graphical abilities of Matlab with remote access through the internet. Our system for mammogram processing is a Matlab application stored on a local workstation. By using a web browser users can upload their data (mammogram and parameters necessary for image processing) and view the results obtained after processing (notification about the breast cancer existence). The presented computer system for mammogram processing includes three modules: image preprocessing, feature extraction, and classification. The preprocessing phase consists of the image de-noising, region of interest extraction and image contrast enhancement. The second phase is based on feature extraction techniques for detecting abnormalities in digital mammograms. A total of 20 texture features based on gray-level co-occurrence matrices are used to evaluate the effectiveness of textural information possessed by mass regions. To investigate the ability of the feature set in differentiating abnormal from normal tissue, we employed three different classifiers: Support vector machine classifier, Naive Bayes classifier and K-Nearest Neighbor classifier. The efficiency of classification is provided using a cross-validation technique. The main characteristics of the proposed web-based diagnostic system are that users can use application written in Matlab without installing Matlab software, and they do not need to have any knowledge about programming in Matlab to run application.
On (k,p)-Fibonacci numbers and matrices
Authors: Karakaya Sinan , Özdemir Halim , Demirkol Tuğba
Published: November 2024

In this paper, some relations between the powers of any matrices $X$ satisfying the equation $X^k-pX^{k-1}-(p-1)X-I=\bf{0}$ and $(k,p)$-Fibonacci numbers are established with $k\geq2$. First, a result is obtained to find the powers of the matrices satisfying the condition above via $(k,p)$-Fibonacci numbers. Then, new properties related to $(k,p)$-Fibonacci numbers are given. Moreover, some relations between the sequence $\{F_{3,s}(n)\}$ and the generalized Fibonacci sequence $\{U_n(p,q)\}$ are also examined.
Kommunale etikkomiteer kan ikke bæres av enkeltpersoners engasjement alene
Authors: Karlsen Heidi , Magelssen Morten , Thoresen Lisbeth
Published: November 2024

Mange ansatte i kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester som opplever etiske utfordringer i sin arbeidshverdag, mangler arenaer for å diskutere slike problemstillinger.  I et prosjekt fikk fire kommuner implementeringsstøtte til å etablere kommunale etikkomiteer, et tverrfaglig forum hvor ansatte, pasienter og pårørende kan få hjelp til å drøfte etisk krevende problemstillinger. I kommunehelsetjenesten er etablering av etikkomiteer å anse som et nybrottsarbeid, som hittil har vært lite systematisk undersøkt. Ved prosjektstart oppnevnte deltakerkommunene to ressurspersoner, og disse ble komiteenes ledere eller sekretærer. I denne studien har vi undersøkt disse ressurspersonenes erfaringer med å koordinere og lede kommunenes etikkarbeid, inkludert å lede konkrete etikkdrøftinger. Data fra tre fokusgrupper, supplert og validert med data fra fem dialogseminarer over tre år, ble analysert ved hjelp av refleksiv tematisk analyse. Funnene viser at refleksjon over etiske spørsmål kan ha betydning utover enkeltstående saker, men også at ressurspersonene fikk omfattende arbeidsoppgaver og ansvar innen implementering, kompetansebygging, markedsføring og forankring. For å unngå å være avhengig av enkeltpersoners innsats, bør komiteenes rammevilkår forbedres.
Secuelas clínicas y neurodesarrollo de pacientes pediátricos con toxoplasmosis congénita en un centro de cuarto nivel
Authors: Posada-Bustos Sebastián , Mariño Ana Cristina , Espinosa-García Eugenia
Published: November 2024

Introducción. La toxoplasmosis congénita es una enfermedad parasitaria de importante prevalencia a nivel mundial, con gran morbilidad y afectación del neurodesarrollo en pacientes pediátricos.Objetivo. Describir las secuelas y valorar el neurodesarrollo de pacientes pediátricos con toxoplasmosis congénita en el Hospital Militar Central del 2013 al 2020.Materiales y métodos. Se trata de un estudio observacional, descriptivo y de corte transversal, con componente analítico, que incluyó los pacientes pediátricos con diagnóstico de toxoplasmosis congénita que consultaron al Hospital Militar Central durante el periodo de enero de 2013 a diciembre de 2020. En los niños menores de seis años, se utilizó la escala de neurodesarrollo Ages and Stages Questionnaires 3.Resultados. Se incluyeron 45 pacientes con toxoplasmosis congénita confirmada, con una media de edad de 5,9 años; 60 % eran de sexo masculino. El 11,2 % estaban sintomáticos al nacer y el 33 % presentó coriorretinitis. Durante el seguimiento, el 73 % presentó secuelas oftalmológicas; el 64 %, tenía calcificaciones en la tomografía computarizada; el 4,4 %, hidrocefalia; el 11,2 %, parálisis cerebral, y el 13,4 %, epilepsia focal. El 58 % de los menores de seis años presentó compromiso del neurodesarrollo y el 62 % de los mayores de seis años tenía déficit cognitivo. En esta cohorte, el 68 % de los pacientes recibió tratamiento posnatal. Se obtuvo una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre no recibir tratamiento y las secuelas oftalmológicas (OR = 5,2; p < 0,001).Conclusiones. La toxoplasmosis congénita se asoció con secuelas a largo plazo, similares a las descritas en otras series de casos latinoamericanos. Es de suma importancia hacer un diagnóstico temprano, con evaluación, tratamiento y seguimiento interdisciplinario oportunos en los pacientes colombianos para mejorar su pronóstico.
Determination of prion proteins in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease using RT-QuIC: A case report from northeastern Colombia
Authors: Lizarazo Jairo , Vargas Aixa Xiomara , Olarte Rafael , Lizarazo David Andrés
Published: November 2024

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare neurodegenerative disease caused by prions.We present the case of a woman in the seventh decade of life with rapidly progressive dementia and myoclonus. Her brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed lesions in the basal nuclei, and the electroencephalogram showed periodic bilateral epileptiform discharges.In the cerebrospinal fluid, the prion protein was detected using the real-time quaking-induced conversion test (RT-QuIC), and elevated levels of tau and 14-3-3 proteins. We emphasize the significance of determining the prion protein in the definitive diagnosis of this disease.
Infección diseminada por el virus del herpes simple en el embarazo
Authors: Oliveros Aida , Fonseca Paula Andrea , Pérez Carlos Andrés , González Javier Mauricio
Published: November 2024

Los virus herpes simple (Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV) de tipo 1 y 2 producen la infección de transmisión sexual más común en mujeres, con mayor incidencia en los países en desarrollo. Además de generar secuelas principalmente neurológicas en el recién nacido, cuando la primoinfección ocurre durante el periodo perinatal, puede diseminarse y producir gran morbimortalidad de la madre y el neonato.A pesar de contarse con pruebas de laboratorio confiables, el diagnóstico de la infección por HSV durante el periodo perinatal es complejo, pues sus manifestaciones clínicas varían desde la forma diseminada hasta la asintomática o se pueden producir síntomas inespecíficos sin lesiones en piel o mucosas, por lo que es fundamental tener la sospecha clínica. Se presenta el caso de una madre con infección diseminada por HSV de tipo 2 que presentó hepatitis viral y cuyo neonato falleció, resaltándose la importancia de sospechar la infección por HSV en una mujer gestante febril con compromiso sistémico durante el periodo perinatal, aun en ausencia de brote.
The Path towards a Unified Health System in India: From Fragmentation to Integration: A Narrative Review
Authors: Bobade Shubham , Asutkar Sheetal
Published: November 2024

India’s healthcare system is a complex structure divided into public and private sectors. The public sector, funded and managed by the government, aims to offer accessible and affordable healthcare to the citizens. It includes a network of primary health centres, district hospitals, and specialised medical institutions like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In contrast, the private sector, comprising of the small clinics and large hospitals offering a wide range of services often at a higher cost. This dual structure reflects the challenges of ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare across the country, highlighting the need for integrated strategies to bridge the gap between these sectors. This review discusses a patient-centric model, rather than a pathy-centric one, which can offer a more effective healthcare solution. Patient-centric models offer various health services at a single point of contact, allowing patients to benefit from the strengths of different systems of medicine in one place. Achieving this model requires a multilevel approach, with systems of medicine functioning alongside each other as complementary services. Key areas for integration include clinical practice, medical education, and research, all aimed at fostering a patient-centric approach. The benefits of such an integrated system include holistic health approaches, improved accessibility, and enhanced research opportunities. However, significant hurdles must be addressed, including cultural biases, regulatory fragmentation, and the need for evidence-based practices. Strategies for overcoming these challenges include the development of supportive national health policies, educational reforms, and community engagement initiatives. This review article explores the concept of “One Nation, One Health System”, which proposes the integration of traditional and modern health practices into a unified framework to enhance healthcare delivery
Growth Trends and Productivity Drivers in Sorghum Cultivation: A Comparative Study of Ajmer District and Rajasthan State (2001-2021), India
Authors: Yadav Narendra , Jain Sonu , Kharkwal Sheela , Shekhawat P.S. , Malik Sumay
Published: November 2024

Sorghum is one of the most important cereal crops in the world. It is India’s fifth most produced crop after Rice, Wheat, Maize and Pearl millet by marginal and small farmers in semi-arid regions. It is an important source of feed, fodder and bio-fuel apart from food. Due to importance of the crop, the present study examined its trends in area, production and productivity in Ajmer district as well as Rajasthan state.
Methodology: Study was based on secondary data collected from Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Pant Krishi Bhawan, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur for a period of 20 years i.e. from 2001-02 to 2020-21. The study had performed by using two methodology.  First is, to calculate, compound annual growth rates in area, production and productivity of sorghum in Ajmer district and Rajasthan state by testing Linear and semi log and exponential function of growth rate. Second is, decomposition analysis, which was used to calculate the proportional impact of area and yield on the change in overall output for the sorghum crop.
Key Findings of the Study: In case of Ajmer district, exponential function for area and semi-log function for production and productivity was best fitted. For Rajasthan state as a whole, exponential function for area and productivity and for production, semi-log function was best fitted. Results revealed that area, production and productivity were significantly positive at 4.31, 12.29 and 11.96 per cent, respectively for Ajmer district. For Rajasthan state as a whole, it was significantly positive at 0.93, 7.02 and 12.55 per cent, respectively. Results were significant at 1per cent level of significance.  Decomposition of these trends further showed that growth in sorghum production in Ajmer was 59.60 per cent due to yield effect, followed by 32.86 per cent interaction of yield and area and 7.53 per cent due to area effect alone, while, in Rajasthan state, growth in sorghum production was mainly due to yield effect i.e. 67.97 per cent followed by interaction effect i.e. 37.15 per cent and area effect i.e. -5.12 per cent.
Conclusion: Decline in area along with enhanced productivity might be a good sign for sorghum production for the state, still efforts should be put forth to bring new high yielding varieties of sorghum to take the full advantage from the crop.
Globalization’s Influence on MSME’s & Their Role in Economic Development: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Kumari Khushbu , Chaudhary Amar Kumar
Published: November 2024

This study critically examines the dual-edged impact of globalization on Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) & their consequential role in fostering economic development. Despite globalization offering unparalleled opportunities for market expansion, technological advancements, & cross-border partnerships, MSMEs face exacerbated issues, including intense competition from multinational corporations, regulatory complexities, & the volatility of global markets. This research underscores the critical importance of governmental support & intervention in ensuring the survival & growth of MSMEs in this globalized landscape. Through a comparative analysis, the study highlights various schemes such as the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro & Small Enterprises, the Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency (MUDRA) loans, & the recent focus on digital empowerment initiatives that aim to enhance competitiveness & operational efficiency among MSMEs. This paper argues that while globalization presents significant issues for MSMEs, strategic government policies & support schemes are vital in leveraging the benefits of globalization, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic development. The findings aim to inform policymakers & stakeholders about the nuanced role of MSMEs in the global economy, advocating for a balanced approach that nurtures growth while mitigating risks associated with globalization.
Robust Estimation of the Scale Parameter for Rayleigh Distribution under Type-I Hybrid Censoring
Authors: Begum Sultana , Karim Md Rezaul
Published: November 2024

Aims: This study aims to develop robust estimation techniques for the scale parameter of the Rayleigh distribution under Type-I hybrid censoring, addressing a gap in the existing reliability and survival literature.
Study Design: A simulation-based study was conducted to compare the performance of maximum likelihood estimators (MLEs) and Bayesian estimators for the scale parameter.
Methodology: We derived likelihood functions and estimators for both MLE and Bayesian approaches. A comprehensive Monte Carlo simulation study was employed to evaluate the performance of these estimators, focusing on root mean squared errors (RMSEs) under various conditions.
Results: The results indicated that RMSEs decreased with increasing sample sizes and higher censoring parameters. Bayesian estimators consistently outperformed MLEs, particularly with well-chosen priors, demonstrating lower RMSEs across all scenarios.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the robustness and superiority of Bayesian methods in accurately estimating parameters under Type-I hybrid censoring, providing valuable insights for enhancing reliability and maintenance strategies in engineering systems. Future research may extend these methodologies to other distributions and real-world applications.
Biodiversity Assessment of Trees and Shrubs at Tirunelveli’s Science Centre in Southern India: A Conservation Perspective
Authors: Krishnamurthi Shrikanth Saraswathi , Vinoth  , Siva  , Raj Dinesh
Published: November 2024

A comprehensive taxonomical floristic survey conducted at the District Science Centre in Tirunelveli identified 84 species of trees and shrubs, documenting each plant species with detailed information on medicinal uses, family classification, commercial importance, and population count of individual plants. The survey identified 33 families and 68 genera, with Fabaceae being the most dominant family, followed by Rubiaceae, Arecaceae, and Malvaceae. Additionally, the survey highlighted a list of vulnerable, threatened, and endangered tree species such as Cycas beddomei Dyer., Santalum album L., emphasizing the need for conservation efforts based on their spatial reach and anthropogenic pressures. These species face various threats, including loss of habitat, agriculture, pollution load, and recreational disturbances, and were assessed according to the IUCN Red List criteria. This study provides valuable insights for botanists, conservationists, and policymakers, promoting sustainable management and protection of plant biodiversity in the region.