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Astilbe rivularis: Phytoconstituent and Pharmacological activity
Authors: Pradhan Sushilta , Pandit Bibhas , Sharma Safal , Priya Mohanty Jyochhana
Published: December 2022

Astilbe rivularis is a medically rich species belonging to the family Saxifragaceae. An herb that can grow up to 2.5 meters tall and has nearly 20 species in the genus, it is commonly and traditionally used as medicine in Nepal and the Eastern Himalayan regions of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Astilbe rivularis have been medically used in the treatment of swelling, spasm, gastric ulcer, diarrhea, and bleeding. Due to the presence of phytoconstituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and coumarin, medical activity can be triggered and below a comprehensive review of its chemical constituents, ethnomedical use and pharmacological profit as a medical plant has been given. Separation of these compounds leads to the affirmation of particular biological activities like anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and anti-peptic ulcer as that its potential use can be better evaluated.
Evaluation of White fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Genotypes in different agro-ecologies of Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Mulualem Tewodros , Etanna Getachew , Semman Neim
Published: December 2022

A multi-locational evaluation trial of six white fleshed sweet potato genotypes was conducted in four locations during 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons. The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of genotype by environment interaction (GEI) for storage root yield and yield-related traits of sweet potato genotypes and to assess the adaptability and stability of sweet potato genotypes in different production environments in southwest Ethiopia. Six genotypes were evaluated across eight diverse environments using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data were collected on yield and yield components in all tested locations. The results showed highly significant difference (p<0.01) for genotype effect, environmental affect and environment by genotype interaction (GEI) for all the traits studied. The analysis also revealed that the magnitude of the mean square of environment was higher than those of the genotype and GEI for all the traits studied indicating the uniqueness of the tested environments. The genotypes Hawassa-83, and Tula were identified both high mean root yield and high stability, closest to the ideal genotype for root performance and consistency of performance across environments. This study provides valuable information that could be utilized in a breeding program to ameliorate genotypes of sweet potato in Ethiopia.
Synthesis of Zinc Nanoparticle by Using Peppermint Leaves and Evaluation of Zinc Nanoparticle by UV, SEM and XRDS
Authors: Patel Bhavisha , Rai Anuraag , Raut Himanshu , Khandhar Akshay , Khunt Nirav
Published: December 2022

Improvement of Nanotechnology has been an obvious progression in the area of Science and Technology. The Nanotechnology strategy utilized in the plan of novel dose structure has given the Conventional measurement structure an extraordinary climb. Nanotechnology in drug field is frequently alluded to fuse of medication particles in nano size in a molecule size going from 1-100 nm which will help in expanding the remedial action.
Antiobesity Activity of Zingiber officinale
Authors: B. Patil Sagar , D. Kothavale Snehal
Published: December 2022

Obesity is a metabolic disorder that is linked to a wide spectrum of chronic diseases, increasing comorbidity and mortality significantly. The rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) is widely used in Indian traditional medicine to cure a variety of ailments. The current study looked at the antiviral, radioprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties of Z officinale, with an emphasis on Ayurvedic prescriptions. Metabolic syndromes (MetSs), which include diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease, have emerged as a prevalent health concern in both industrialised and developing nations in recent years.
Response of Weed Management on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Kharif maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: V. S. Gavande , D. S. Mundphane , K. T. Jadhav
Published: December 2022

The present investigation entitled “Weed management in kharif maize (Zeamays L)” was carried out during kharif 2019 at College Farm, College of Agriculture, Badnapur, Dist.- Jalna. Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhnai Maharashtra (India). Randomized Block design used for study which comprises ten treatments. Among treatments, weed free treatment attributed more number of leaves, maximum plant height, dry matter production and leaf area per plant followed by treatment of topramezone 33.6% SC @ 25.2g a.i.ha-1 + atrazine 50% WP @ 250g a.i.ha-1. Poor growth attributes were recorded in weedy check. Significantly maximum values of yield attributes were recorded in treatment of topramezone 33.6 % SC @ 25.2g a.i.ha-1 + atrazine 50% WP @ 250 (g) a.i. ha-1 followed by treatment of tembotrione 42% SC @ 105g a.i.ha-1 + atrazine 50% WP @ 250 g a,i. ha-1. Minimum values of yield attributes were attributed in weedy check. Treatment of topramezone + atrazine @ 25.2 + 250g a.i ha-1 as PoE (T6) found effective in limiting weed growth and recorded lower weed index, weed dry matter with higher weed control efficiency followed by tembotrione + atrazine @ 105 + 250(g) a.i.ha-1 as PoE (T7) at all growth stages of crop. Lower uptake of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium by weeds were recorded in treatment of topramezone + atrazine @ 25.2+ 250g a.i.ha-1 as PoE followed by tembotrione + atrazine @ 105 +250g a.i. ha-1 as PoE. The benefit cost ratio was highest (2.94) with application of topramezone + atrazine @ 25.2 + 250g a.i ha-1 followed by tembotrione + atrazine @ 105 + 250g a.i. ha-1 as PoE (2.81) whereas weedy check recorded significantly lower B:C ratio (1.50) over other treatments.
Formulation and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Herbal Ointment containing Colocasia esculenta
Authors: Shelke Mohini , Sonawane Pankaj , Bharskar Ganesh , Mankar S. D.
Published: December 2022

Herbal medicine refers to the use of any plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. The objective of the study was to formulate and evaluate the antimicrobial herbal ointment from ethanolic extracts of leaves of Colocasia esculenta. The ointment base was created, and the ointment was made by using the levigation process to incorporate the extract into the base. It was assessed for physicochemical criteria such as colour, odour, pH, spreadability, extrudability, consistency, diffusion studies, solubility, and washability once the formulation was completed. The formulation was further tested for stability at various temperatures, revealing no differences in irritancy, spreadability.
Conspectus on Tephrosia purpurea: An Introduction
Authors: Kumar Aneshwari Roman , Vyas Amber , Jain Vishal
Published: December 2022

Tephrosia purpurea, which is also termed as sharpunkha in Ayurveda, is a wild herb of family Fabaceae. Geographically it is found at an altitude between 400 m to 1300 m in countries like India, Sri Lanka, China and Australia. Natural habitat of Tephrosia purpurea is in dry, sandy or rocky soil. It is seen growing along the roadside and places where waste are dump. Phytochemical investigations on Tephrosia purpurea shows the presence of constituents such as carbohydrates, protein, amino acid, tannins, saponins, terpenes, flavanones, rotenoids, chalcones, isoflavones, glycosides, alkaloids, flavanols, and sterols. It has also shown the presence of lupeol, lanceolatins A and B semiglabrin, rutin, sitosterol and pongamole. Flavonoids such as (+)-tephrosin A and B, (+)-tephrosone, isoflavone, 7, 4' dihydroxy-3', 5'-dimethoxyflavone and a chalcone, (+)-tephropurpurin were present in the whole plant and that was isolated from it. Different parts of the whole plant has shown variety of pharmacological actions ranging from anti-inflammatory to antitumor along with activities such as antiulcer , hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiallergic. Moreover it has also shown insect repellent activity. This review has summarized the literature related to phytochemical and pharmacological study of Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. till August 2012. Tephrosia purpurea is regarded as folk medicine due to several therapeutic properties like anti-daibetic, anticancer, antipyretic. It also has pharmacological importance due to the potent chemical constituent.
Can high-fidelity simulations and machine-learning impact gas turbine component design?
Authors: Sandberg Richard
Published: December 2022

CFD predictions are becoming increasingly important in the design of gas turbine components because correlation-based methods are unable to further improve efficiency and laboratory experiments with the required fidelity are prohibitively expensive. Although first-principles based simulations are most accurate, the excessive computational cost preclude their use in a design context and therefore modelling is required. However, the inaccuracies introduced by RANS- or URANS-based CFD approaches limits the impact CFD can have on technology development.
This presentation will show how physical insight relevant to designers has been extracted from high-fidelity simulations of gas turbine blades and stages. It will also discuss some of the inherent turbulence modelling errors and how those can be addressed with a novel machine-learning approach that uses high-fidelity data. It will be shown that closure models developed using the gene-expression programming approach outperform traditional models both for the cases they were trained on and for cases not seen before.
Música e subjetivação
Authors: De Oliveira e Silva Bueno Victor , Ferreira Correa Antenor
Published: December 2022

O objetivo deste texto é demonstrar possíveis conexões entre alguns conceitos psicanalíticos e a análise musical. Neste sentido, são apresentadas as noções de subjetivação (Lacan 1995), estádio do espelho (idem), envelope sonoro (Schwarz 1993) e espelho acústico (Silverman 1988). A seguir, esses conceitos são utilizados na análise de três obras musicais, em destaque Proverb (1995), de Steve Reich. Compreendemos que as articulações entre música e psicanálise podem contribuir para ampliar modos de entendimento sobre como se formula a significação em música. Ainda, possibilita a convergência entre as estruturas observadas no discurso musical e as capacidades psico-cognitivas do sujeito da escuta.
Entropy, Probabilistic Harmonic Space, and the Harmony of Antonio Carlos Jobim
Authors: De Lemos Almada Carlos , Carvalho Hugo
Published: December 2022

This paper introduces a theoretical framework derived from a deep and detailed harmonic analysis of songs composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, focusing on two components, namely, “semantic” (related to the idea of chord type) and “syntactic” (involving binary relations between contiguous chords). The research is mainly focused on investigating the correlations between compositional style (here related to the harmonic construction) and the concepts of probability, expectance, and, especially entropy, being the latter defined as a measure of uncertainty or “surprise” of events along time. After a bibliographical review of these topics and their applications to music, a section exposes Markov Chains, a mathematical tool used to formalize the “semantic-syntactic” harmonic relations statistically inferred in the analyzed corpus of Jobim’s works. Then it follows the formalization of a probabilistic harmonic space and the concept of probabilistic index, directly associated with the entropy of the observed binary relations. This approach opens a new analytical perspective, also allowing the generalization of the presented theoretical and methodological technology for the examination of other repertoires and posterior comparison, presenting then as a new mean of investigation on the nature of style.
Short Notes on Strong Beats
Authors: Tabak Lina S.
Published: December 2022

Many scholars of Sub-Saharan repertoires often cite the ostensible metrical malleability of the music they study, without acknowledging that enculturated listeners usually only understand one metrical orientation to be correct. For instance, in several examples from Studies in African Music, A. M. Jones’ placements of contrasting barlines appear to be entirely dependent on where long notes fall in each staff: all relatively long durations are notated as falling on strong metrical placements. In this paper, I observe that short note values in certain Sub-Saharan and Afro-Diasporic repertoires seem just as likely to lie on a beat onset as their longer counterparts. This may be a source of metrical confusion to some, as Lerdahl and Jackendoff (1983) claim that listeners tend to hear long durations as carrying metrical strength in what they term “Metrical Preference Rule 5a” (MPR5a). Through a limited corpus study and close analysis of five pieces, in this paper I study the explanatory scope of Lerdahl and Jackendoff’s metrical preference rules—and of MPR5a specifically—when applied to Sub-Saharan and Afro-Diasporic vernacular music. Some listeners bring metrical “baggage” in the form of MPRs, which I argue often do not work for establishing the culturally correct metrical structures. Thus, this paper suggests that thinking critically about one’s own metrical inclinations allows for a deeper understanding of the conditions under which entrainment to (perhaps unexpected) metrical structures occurs.
Teleologia das disciplinas de contraponto e harmonia
Authors: Nigri Landi Marcio Spartaco
Published: December 2022

Não obstante a quase ausência, entre os discentes, de conhecimentos prévios sobre os quais se possa ancorar e subsumir os preceitos da polifonia, reconhece-se nela as potencialidades para agregar e despertar valores relacionados à composição musical, à percepção e à compreensão das estruturas. Com efeito, esse parece ser o grau máximo de abrangência e de envergadura epistêmica que se pode esperar da disciplina de contraponto nos cursos de graduação. Para a integração das disciplinas harmonia e contraponto as questões de natureza epistemológica, e didática propriamente dita, esclarecem quais sejam os critérios para a sustentação científica de determinada disciplina e a forma como os conhecimentos fundamentais são privilegiados e organizados em métodos de aprendizagem apresentados na forma de manuais. Se o fim último é reintegrar essas disciplinas no currículo e religar seus conteúdos com a experiência dos nossos novos aprendizes será benéfico que isto seja intermediado pelo escrutínio das teorias cognitivas em resposta às questões que envolvem os processos de assimilação e retenção de conhecimentos. Este artigo vale-se das teorias cognitivas de Gérard Vergnaud (Teoria dos Campos Conceituais), Bob Gowin (Vê Epistemológico) e David Ausubel (Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa).
Editorial
Authors: Navia Gabriel
Published: December 2022

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Grammatical and Mechanical Error Analysis as Tool in Writing Improvement Program for Student Journalists
Authors: Oguan Regine M. , Del Valle Jasper M.
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to develop a writing improvement program for student journalists in one elementary school in the Philippines. It utilized a case study approach using errors analysis in English written tasks of the target participants. Written tasks were used as main instrument in this study. A total of twelve (12) student journalists who were chosen purposively served as participants. Results show that subject-verb agreement is the most committed error followed by usage of a preposition, tenses, word order, and the last on the ranks involved pronouns. Capitalization ranked first among the three common mechanical errors identified in this study followed by punctuation and spelling Based on these results, a writing improvement program for student journalist was developed. Through this study, root causes of participants’ poor writing were analyzed. While through the study’s output, student-journalists may develop a reasonably good writing skill in English language.
Teen Suicide in One Province in Cordillera
Authors: Lud-Ayen Charesma Grace , Atianzar Marcel B. , Gano Evarista B.
Published: December 2022

As the teenage suicide was increasingly happening during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study was conducted purposely to determine the profile of victims of suicide as to age, sex, and educational background and identify the causes of teen suicide in one province in Cordillera. The qualitative design and snowball sampling method were used with the study. There were eight key informants composed of Philippine National Police (PNP) officers, teachers, and DSWD personnel. The study revealed that teens who committed suicide were between 1-21 years old and 22-41 years old. The majority of the suicide victims are males, senior high school, and college students. The causes of teenage suicide are the unseen image of suicide, depression, stress, personal problems, and promises not fulfilled due to poverty and hanging. This study finds that teen suicide can be prevented by giving importance to and acting upon family members’ unseen images of suicide. In the light of the findings, this study proposes an intervention program dubbed as “Psychosocial Intervention Program for Teen Suicide.” In the prevention of such acts, the family, along with government authorities such as the PNP and the DSWD, work hand in hand in helping individuals who are at the brink of their mental states to consider designing a psychosocial intervention geared toward this goal to incorporate activities that promotes prosocial behaviors and rekindling essential information on the unseen image of suicide.
The Effect of Expressive Writing on the Health Conditions of College Students Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Marasigan Portia
Published: December 2022

Expressive writing alludes to composing in which a person depicts profound considerations and sentiments encompassing the important event, the topic, or the area. As the world suffers from the COVID-19 pandemic, school and universities changed their teaching modalities from face-to-face teaching-learning process to online classes. Students were affected especially from lower socioeconomic localities of their limited financial ability to acquire the necessary equipment for learning and internet connection. In addition, they felt social isolation, lack of interaction with fellow students and the uncertainty of when the pandemic will be over. Hence, the study aimed to determine the effect of expressive writing on the psychological and physical conditions of the college students. The study used experimental design with pre-test and post-test and randomly assigned the respondents into the control group writing about their daily activities and the experimental group using expressive writing with each group has 60 respondents. The results showed that there is a significant difference in the health conditions between the experimental group treated with expressive writing and the control group treated with neutral condition. In conclusion, using expressive writing can overcome traumas and emotional upheavals thus resolves issues and improves health conditions.
Ethical Practices and Organizational Sustainability: A Three Dimensional Approach
Authors: Valenzuela Marierose P. , Garcia Lorena H. , Apat Elaine Joy C. , Briones Mario R.
Published: December 2022

Ethical practices as viewed on the three ethics approaches can drive leader and employee involvement in sustainability-related behaviors. This study sought to determine the ethical practices of employees and leaders of a state university in the province of Laguna Philippines as well as the institution’s sustainability. Descriptive research was conducted through a survey administered to sixty-six (66) faculty members. The study also investigated if there are differences in the ethical practices of the leaders and employees when grouped according to profile factors as well as looked into the relationship between ethical practices and organization sustainability. The study revealed that the leaders and employees highly put into action the ethical practices in relation to Kantian, Virtue, and Care Ethics. Moreover, the level of sustainability exercised by the institution in terms of its contribution to society and the environment is perceived to be highly practiced. Furthermore, it was concluded that there is no significant difference in the ethical practices of the leaders as perceived by the faculty members. A significant relationship between ethical practices and organizational sustainability was established. As such, continuous review of the ethical code of conduct and laying down of procedures in carrying out ethical issues are emphasized by the results.
Measuring Customer Experience in Select Rural Banks Through SERVQUAL
Authors: Rosima Nelda A. , Apat Elaine Joy C.
Published: December 2022

Improvement of every financial institution is based on the quality of service they provide. In the Philippines, most bank’s clients prefer financial institutions that render quality service. With resurgence of interest and need for effective delivery of service, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of service provided by selected rural banks in terms of tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, empathy and assurance. It utilized descriptive method and selected two hundred client-respondents through quota sampling. The results showed significant differences in empathy, reliability, responsiveness and assurance when grouped according to sex, kind of service availed and monthly income. However, no significant difference was found when the five dimensions are grouped according to age and civil status. The results further revealed that the company is highly effective in providing quality service in terms of assurance and reliability, and effective in terms of tangibility, responsiveness, and empathy. From the assessments of customer experience, the banks need to provide more modernized facilities for better services, furnish more pamphlets and promotional tools to educate clients on the bank regulations, new products or services catered, and improve facilities by providing additional seats and reading materials while clients are waiting for their transactions.
Sigmoid diverticulitis in a patient with situs inversus totalis
Authors: Sousa Jessica , Gil Alves Duarte , Schmitt Willian , Ribeiro Rómulo
Published: December 2022

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PRACTICAS Y SIGNIFICADOS EN TORNO AL CICLO SUEÑO VIGILIA EN PERSONAS MAYORES DEL GRAN SANTIAGO
Authors: Castillo Cortés Marcela , Moya Mario Ociel
Published: December 2022

Introducción: los informes censales en Chile reflejan una transición demográfica avanzada hacia el envejecimiento de la población. El proceso sueño/vigilia es una dimensión relevante en la vida de las personas e investigaciones señalan que se modifica según avanza la edad. Objetivo: analizar las creencias y prácticas de Personas Mayores en torno al ciclo sueño/vigilia, en las comunas de La Pintana y Las Condes de la ciudad de Santiago de Chile. Metodología: estudio cualitativo de carácter fenomenológico enfocado en recoger desde los relatos de Personas Mayores, las experiencias relativas al proceso de sueño/vigilia. Participaron en forma voluntaria 17 Personas Mayores, sin deterioro cognitivo y autovalentes (ocho de La Pintana y nueve de Las Condes). Resultados: existen prácticas que pueden acrecentar las modificaciones impuestas por el envejecimiento del sistema que sustenta el ciclo sueño vigilia. La disminución de las horas, la calidad del sueño y la necesidad de dormir en el día, llevan a las Personas Mayores a tomar medidas en búsqueda del buen dormir. Las horas de sueño están alejadas de las horas establecidas como adecuadas para lograr un envejecimiento saludable. Las quejas constantes y la discreta educación en este aspecto crean sentimientos de desesperanza y resignación a seguir con la experiencia de agotadoras noches sin dormir. Conclusiones: conocer el CSV permite verificar el estado de salud y la funcionalidad de las PM, lo que favorece medidas de prevención integrales en la Atención Primaria de Salud.
AN ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL FACTORS ON COVID-19 MEASURES IN THE REGION VICTIM OF OUTREACH OF EBOLA DISEASE: EVIDENCE FROM NORTH KIVU PROVINCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO.
Authors: Bateyi-mustafa Stephane-hans , Onyango.O. Rosebella , Basuayi Clement Bula
Published: December 2022

Public health measures have been identified as a preventive strategy for influenza pandemics. However, there is no insight related to the role that play socio-demographic, cultural, geographical distance, psychological, behavioural factors towards the low COVID-19 measures. In order to fill this gap in the existing literature review, the present article has used a random sample of 2123 people living in North Kivu, logistic and multiple linear regression to investigate, analyze and assess the effects of socio-demographic, socio-cultural, geographical distance, psychological, behavioural factors that are driving the COVID-19 vaccine in the Province of Nord Kivu, that  was victim of the outreach of  Ebola and pandemic of COVID-19. The results revealed that there was a low adherence of COVID-19 measures, female had 39% (95% CI (0.47;0.79]) decrease to adhere to COVID-19 measures compared to male. Those with age group above 15-24 had higher odds (AOR=3, 95% CI (1.31;5.59]) to adhere to COVID-19 measures than those with age group of 15-24. People with high education had higher odds (AOR=2, 95% CI (0.95;5.53]) to adhere to COVID-19 measures than those with no education. The odds of COVID-19 measures of rural residence occurring decreased by 98% (95% CI (0.06;0.061]) compared to urban residence. Catholic church believers were majority to adhere to COVID-19 measures compared to other churches, geographical distance, psychological, behavioural affect adherence to COVID-19 measures at 30.5%. The results from this study inform policymakers and health system to engage with sensitization, communication and training as strategies for increasing the adherence to COVID-19 measures among females, young and low educated people and both leaders of churches and communities.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Organisational Reputation
Authors:   South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Kanchev Nikolay
Published: December 2022

This article examines the role of an organization's corporate social responsibility activities as a tool for creating and maintaining a positive image, trust and sense of loyalty among customers. The main elements of corporate social responsibility, its relationship to corporate brand and employee engagement are shown. An analysis of the costs and benefits of corporate social responsibility and its impact on an organisation's financial performance is also discussed.
Accounting Education – Training Professionals Ready for the Future
Authors:   University of Economics – Varna, Nikolova Bistra
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to present the results of a study of modern trends in the accounting profession, related to the need to acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a successful professional realization of accounting students in the conditions of rapid development of information technologies and digital transformation. In connection with this, traditional and modern ideas about accounting and modern opportunities for professional realization in this field are examined. Research insights into the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach in accounting education are presented. Through the lens of the International Educational Standards (IES), published by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), and the Canadian CPA profession's Competency Map, the necessary skills and competencies for successful implementation in the accounting profession have been examined. Contemporary challenges and perspectives for the accounting profession are clarified, as well as emerging job roles related to the increasing use of digital data, artificial intelligence, and automation.
Children – Gamification – Climate Literacy
Authors:   Kindergarten “Kalina”, Gabrova Lyubimka
Published: December 2022

The author shares his ideas and experience of approbation of educational model “child – play – climate literacy (competence)” in 6 – 7 year old children in the process of management and guidance of games for the formation of smart growth; proposes the design of pedagogical situations on topics that form climate competence in 6 – 7 year old children; shares conclusions and generalizations of the project.
Crossing Boundaries in International Cooperation
Authors:   Aeres University of Applied Sciences – Wageningen, Noom Jan-Willem
Published: December 2022

Not only students, but also teachers in vocational (higher) education work together with people from all kinds of organizations, with different disciplines, cultures and perspectives. International cooperation in a reciprocal way is an important focus in the activities as expended by Aeres University of Applied Sciences. This is also called ‘valorization’: how to give knowledge (sustainably) meaning outside of one’s own primary working environment. Increasingly, this requires boundary crossing competences: differences are useful to achieve innovative results. How can a professional consciously develop these types of competences? Which (learning) activities are needed?
Building Intercultural Awareness with FORCE-IT62
Authors:   Aeres University of Applied Sciences – Wageningen, Bel Hinno
Published: December 2022

Flexibility, Openness, Respect, Cultural Empaty, Emotional Stability, Initative, Trust. Seven scales on which the FORCE-IT62 scan scores, generating a personal bar graph about intercultural competence. Supported by lectures in the field of Intercultural Communication, students learn about and reflect on their knowledge, attitude and skills when communicating in a cultural diverse environment.
Congital heart disease detection by echo cardiography in infants of diabetics mothers
Authors: Manoon Hussein Abbas , Abdulkadim Hatif Sh. , Majeed Bushra Subhi
Published: December 2022

We have performed this study with the purpose of determining the relationships between various types of maternal diabetes, glycemic control and the prevalence of various types of cardiovascular complications in neonates and comparing these findings to infants of non-diabetic mothers. A retrospective case-control study was performed between the years 2019-2022 on two groups of newborns at … hospital, IRAQ. Sixty-one mothers were included in this study. The case group consisted of infants born to mothers with diabetes, and the control group was made up of infants born to non-diabetic mothers. Diagnostic criteria for diabetes have been made according to WHO criteria and diagnosis of GDM were based on the recommendations of the Second International Conference (1,2). Both groups were selected using an easy and simple sampling method. Inclusion criteria for the case group were: infants born to mothers with diabetes, term infants, and mothers who received prenatal care.
El papel de las redes de cooperación en la gestión del conocimiento para el desarrollo territorial rural en Latinoamérica
Authors: López María , García Ligia
Published: December 2022

En el marco del desarrollo sostenible algunos territorios rurales han alcanzado ventajas competitivas a partir de la aplicación del enfoque de desarrollo territorial rural, encontrando en la conformación de redes de cooperación para la generación, intercambio y aplicación del conocimiento la base para la producción de innovaciones. Este aspecto ha permitido el aprovechamiento de los recursos, la diversificación del tejido productivo, la capacitación de los recursos humanos, el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre los diferentes actores de la sociedad, la solución de problemas y el emprendimiento de proyectos colectivos. Este estudio analiza los fundamentos teóricos que sustentan la construcción de redes de cooperación como fundamento del desarrollo territorial rural, con énfasis en el ámbito latinoamericano. Metodológicamente se realizó una revisión documental en las líneas de investigación sobre desarrollo territorial rural, redes de innovación y conocimiento. Los referentes teóricos muestran que una adecuada gestión del conocimiento en los territorios rurales se sustenta en la construcción de redes estratégicamente articuladas entre los diferentes actores que conforman el territorio, destacando el papel de las universidades, las cuales a partir del cumplimiento de sus funciones generan el conocimiento que los territorios demandan y garantizan la formación y capacitación de los recursos humanos. Todo ello implica la creación de sinergias entre los diferentes actores, así como el desarrollo de investigaciones y procesos de capacitación ajustados a las necesidades y problemas presentes en los territorios. Con respecto al funcionamiento de las redes se evidencia la necesidad de replantear el rol de las instituciones de educación superior en el desarrollo territorial, cuyo desempeño como agentes promotores de tales procesos ha sido cuestionado dada su escasa vinculación con el entorno. Por lo tanto, se plantea la necesidad de reestructurar la forma como se desempeñan las funciones universitarias, de modo que se promueva su articulación para que la universidad pueda convertirse realmente en un actor de desarrollo territorial.
Turismo y agricultura: una relación lógica desde la concepción de la gastronomía como un proceso integral
Authors: Castellón-Valdez Luz , Quiroga-Dallos Indira , Espinel-Suares Anastasia
Published: December 2022

El presente trabajo hace parte de los resultados de una investigación sobre la propuesta de una ruta turística y gastronómica en Santander, Colombia. La investigación se centró en analizar el vínculo entre turismo y agricultura como un factor que podría generar un impacto positivo en el sostenimiento del campo, en el desarrollo de la producción agrícola y turística en Santander. Desde el punto de vista metodológico es una investigación no experimental, basada en la observación directa de la realidad, aunada al análisis de aspectos descriptivos a partir de un conjunto de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a cultivadores de la tierra en área objeto de estudio. Se hizo énfasis en mostrar que dicha relación puede ser posible desde la aplicación de algunas de las modalidades del turismo rural, comunitario, gastronómico o agroalimentario, donde el concepto de gastronomía integre a todos los actores que hacen parte de los procesos de producción, trasformación y consumo de alimentos producidos en el campo. Desde esta propuesta se pudo observar que existe una estrecha relación entre turismo y agricultura, que permite pensar en un turismo rural gastronómico que tenga como fin, generar alternativas sostenibles de desarrollo económico y social en las zonas rurales. Las principales conclusiones subrayan la tendencia observada a nivel mundial, en la que la gastronomía se incorpora como parte fundamental en la relación turismo-agricultura, para hallar mecanismos que impulsen la actividad turística mientras se fortalece la economía campesina y se coadyuva al sostenimiento de los espacios rurales como lugares de recreación, ocio y producción agrícola. Así, en ellos se pueden gestionar proyectos turísticos sostenibles donde los alimentos formen parte del atractivo turístico, gerenciados por la misma comunidad. Además de proporcionar al campesino otros medios de subsistencia complementarios a su labor agrícola, que constituyen al tiempo un reconocimiento al valioso aporte que ellos hacen al proceso gastronómico de la localidad y se adaptan a las necesidades del turista actual.
Pequeña vitivinicultura en el Valle del Itata: construcción de comunes, tragedia, despojo y reemergencias territoriales
Authors: Cid-Aguayo Beatriz , Rebolledo Pablo , Allende Pablo
Published: December 2022

El valle del río Itata, que vio nacer la vitivinicultura en Chile, ha sido por largos años hegemonizado por plantaciones de monocultivo forestales y sus vinos campesinos de cepas tradicionales han sido inferiorizados por la vitivinicultura moderna. Sin embargo, en la última década está viviendo un dificultoso renacer, de la mano de asociaciones campesinas tradicionales y nuevas y de jóvenes nuevos viñateros. Este documento explora en el conjunto de comunes bioculturales y socioterritoriales que han sido creados y salvaguardados por comunidades campesinas y que permiten esta re-existencia vitivinícola. Se trata de un común ampliado: una red socionatural en la que participan actores humanos y no humanos –la cepa, el clima, los campesinos, el sol, la tierra, las bacterias, finalmente un modo de vida y una historicidad–, que en su conjunto van creando un terroir que se vive y recrea como patrimonio. Este común ha sido preservado y ampliado por las formas de vida campesinas, frente a prácticas modernas e industriales fuertemente homogeneizadoras. Recientemente ha sido “redescubierto” y revalorizado tanto por sus propios cultores como por los mercados de consumo. Aparecen sin embargo nuevos actores –especialmente la gran industria vitivinícola– que, actuando como pasajeros clandestinos o “free riders”, quieren aprovechar este común sin ser parte de la red socionatural que ha preservado, resguardado y hecho la gestión política para su revalorización. Se analizan así las tragedias y cercamientos que afectan este común, como también los procesos de cuidados y gobernanza del mismo. Estos últimos permitirían sustentar un nuevo ciclo productivo en torno al vino, que representa una forma alternativa y más sustentable de producción social del territorio. Se explora así en los mecanismos institucionales, protocolos locales y regionales, capaces de proteger este común frente a la apropiación que, cual nuevas “acumulaciones originarias”, hace la vinicultura industrial.
Buenas prácticas agrícolas y sostenibilidad del cultivo de cebolla de rama (Allium fistulosum L.) en la cuenca del lago de Tota (Boyacá, Colombia)
Authors: Rodríguez-Robayo Karla , Pulido-Blanco Víctor , Rojas Diego , Martínez Fabián
Published: December 2022

En Colombia, cerca de un tercio del área nacional sembrada de cebolla de rama está concentrada en la cuenca del lago de Tota (departamento de Boyacá). A pesar de los esfuerzos gubernamentales en promover las buenas prácticas agrícolas (BPA), el manejo del cultivo se continúa realizando bajo el sistema convencional, basado en la siembra intensiva del monocultivo varietal, el uso elevado de agroquímicos y el uso de materia orgánica sin compostar. El análisis de la sostenibilidad de los sistemas productivos cobra mayor relevancia en escenarios como la cuenca del lago de Tota, que además de ofrecer la mayor producción de cebolla de rama del país, cuenta a su vez con ecosistemas estratégicos proveedores de servicios ecosistémicos para actores locales, regionales y nacionales. El estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la sostenibilidad en el sistema productivo de cebolla de rama a partir de 25 indicadores ambientales, socioeconómicos y de gobernanza, estimados a través de entrevistas estructuradas a productores de cebolla con certificación vigente en BPA, certificación vencida e interesados en certificarse. Los resultados señalan que contar con la certificación vigente incrementa el número de indicadores de sostenibilidad con puntuación elevada. Sin embargo, 12 de los 25 indicadores presentaron en los tres grupos una valoración de intermedia a baja, indicando que producir con BPA es diferente a producir sosteniblemente; de modo particular, en el componente ambiental se identificaron grandes diferencias. Se resalta por tanto la relevancia de identificar nuevos caminos, concomitantes a las BPA, para avanzar hacia la sostenibilidad del cultivo, así como la necesidad de consolidar un mercado para los productos que cuenten con certificaciones orientadas hacia este propósito. Es crucial el creciente interés de un importante grupo de productores de la zona en adoptar la certificación, aunada a compromisos éticos para alcanzar procesos de reconversión productiva del cultivo estudiado hacia la sostenibilidad, con base en las BPA.
Hallazgos colposcópicos según la clasificación de rio 2011 e histopatológicos en pacientes con anormalidad de células epiteliales. Mérida, Venezuela, 2020
Authors: García Francis , Nava Henry , Moreno Dora
Published: December 2022

Introducción: uno de los avances en el tratamiento de la neoplasia del cérvix ha sido la identificación de lesiones precursoras. La citología, colposcopia, biopsia y co-test son sistemas complementarios para las pacientes con patología cervical. Objetivo: determinar la concordancia de hallazgos colposcópicos según la clasificación de Río 2011 e histopatológicos, en pacientes con anormalidad de células epiteliales secundarias a infección viral por VPH. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional de prueba vs prueba en paralelo basado en los hallazgos colposcópicos e histopatológicos, en 32 pacientes con anormalidad de células epiteliales, que acudieron a la consulta de patología cervical en el Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes (IAHULA), período febrero - junio de 2020. Resultados: grupo etario, 33,59 años. Estado civil: unión estable 37,5%. Uso de Anticonceptivos: ACO 28,13%. Sexarquia: 17,69 años. Número de parejas sexuales: 3. Anormalidades epiteliales citológicas: LIEBG 78,5%. Categorización y Gradación colposcópica: adecuada, 90,6%. Unión escamocolumnar: visible 87,50%. Ubicación de la lesión: dentro de la zona de transformación 84,4%. Número de cuadrantes ocupados por la lesión: 1 cuadrante (46,9%). Colposcopia grado 1: Epitelio acetoblanco delgado 84,4%. Colposcopia grado 2: Epitelio acetoblanco denso 12,5%. Test de Schiller positivo (81,3%). Histopatología: NIC1 18 casos (64,28%). Positividad para VPH: 68,8%, serotipo más frecuente: VPH 16 (59,1%). Colposcopia grado 2 y NIC2-3: sensibilidad: 75%, especificidad: 80%, valor predictivo positivo 60%, valor predictivo negativo 88,8%, proporción de falsos positivos 20%, proporción de falsos negativos 25%, índice de Youden 0,55. Conclusión: existe concordancia entre los hallazgos colposcópicos e histopatológicos según la clasificación colposcópica de Río 2011.
Revisión sistemática del efecto y toxicidad del dióxido de cloro en la salud de la población de Latinoamérica durante la pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: Aragón Zuley , Solís María , Razo Miriam , Ramos Martha
Published: December 2022

En América Latina la automedicación es una práctica común, durante la pandemia causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, considerada como una emergencia sanitaria mundial que colapso los sistemas de atención y gestión de la salud, la utilización de medicamentos sin prescripción médica se incrementó en gran medida, como estrategia para tratar los signos y síntomas; entre los productos más manejados está el dióxido de cloro utilizado aun desconociéndose los posibles efectos tóxicos. Objetivo: efectuar una revisión sistemática del efecto y toxicidad del dióxido de cloro en la salud de la población de Latinoamérica durante la pandemia COVID-19 para alertar sobre su peligro potencial en el área de la salud. Metodología: se realizó una revisión de literatura mediante operadores booleanos tanto en español como en inglés en distintas bases de datos como Scielo, Elsevier, Medline, Redalyc, Google académico, LILACS, PubMed; se siguieron las pautas internacionales de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews. Resultados: varios estudios muestran la toxicidad generada por el dióxido de cloro durante la pandemia del COVID-19 determinando a Ecuador como el principal país de América Latina con mayor número de casos de intoxicación, información correlacionada con los organismos internacionales de salud pública. Conclusiones: actualmente no existe evidencia científica que avale el uso de dióxido de cloro o derivados con la finalidad de prevenir o tratar la COVID-19.
Revisión sistemática de la epigenética y sus aplicaciones en salud
Authors: Solís María
Published: December 2022

El auge de la investigación en el campo epigenético se debe a las aplicaciones en investigación y desarrollo de nuevas estrategias terapéuticas basadas en la identificación de dianas moleculares, donde las modificaciones epigenéticas juegan un papel ponderal en el desenlace de cuadros clínicos y desde ese abordaje la rectificación del problema mediante la influencia en: metilaciones/desmetilaciones, acetilaciones/desacetilaciones y arreglos de cromatina a través de histonas es importante para tratar la enfermedad desde la biogénesis. Objetivo: El propósito de esta revisión es identificar los principales epifármacos y sus bases moleculares, como los principales tratamientos epigenéticos de uso clínico. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura utilizando operadores booleanos tanto en español como en inglés en distintas bases de datos como Scielo, Elsevier, Medline, Redalyc, Google académico, LILACS, PubMed; se siguieron las pautas internacionales de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Resultados. Los principales hallazgos muestran una clara relación entre los cambios epigenéticos y la salud humana, situación no aislada de los factores ambientales que predisponen a enfermedades en algunos casos heredables mitóticamente. Conclusión: Los grupos de investigación reconocen cada vez más que la epigenética está involucrada en un amplio espectro de afecciones humanas, situación que lleva a indagar en la comprensión de la enfermedad con relación a los cambios del epigenoma, información que aumenta constantemente ante la expectativa del desarrollo de nuevos fármacos para tratar con especificidad la lesión.
Nutrición parenteral en neonatos. Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, 2019. Serie de casos
Authors: Graterol Oriana , Vargas José , D’Jesús Iraima , Vielma Nancy , Mora Carmen
Published: December 2022

El objetivo fue describir la nutrición parenteral en neonatos de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatal (UCIN) del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes (IAHULA), Mérida Venezuela, 2019. Se presenta una serie de casos, empleando una metodología observacional descriptiva. Muestra de 13 casos con prescripción de nutrición parenteral total en un período igual o mayor a tres días, recién nacidos pretérmino con menos de 37 semanas de edad gestacional peso menor o igual a 2500 g. Resultados: 30,8% presentaba una edad gestacional de 28 a 32 semanas y 69,2% de 33 a 37 semanas. El género se distribuyó en masculino 53,8% y femenino 46,2%. La estancia hospitalaria se distribuyó en 38,5% tres días, 15,3% cuatro días, 23,1% cinco días, 15,3% seis días, 7,7% ocho días. Estado nutricional, 30,8% con peso y talla normal para la edad gestacional y 69,2% con peso y talla baja para la edad gestacional. En cuanto a las enfermedades presentes para el diagnóstico médico de ingreso, las de mayor porcentaje fueron las respiratorias/metabólicas 46,2%. No se observó ganancia de peso al final de la aplicación de la nutrición parenteral en 11 de 13 casos. Se hallaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el aporte calórico (Kcal/día) (p<0,001), proteínas (g/Kg/día) (p<0,001) y grasas (g/Kg/día) (p<0,001), mientras que no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas de carbohidratos (g/Kg/día) (p=0,555). Conclusiones: se determinaron menores valores promedio en el aporte calórico del consumo en comparación a lo requerido, lo que fue a la inversa en proteínas, grasas y carbohidratos.