bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Em passos firmes, linha reta”: lutas antirracistas e o trabalho profissional de assistentes sociais
Authors: Fornazier Tales , Gonçalves Gleyka , Favaro Tereza
Published: February 2023

Resumo: Neste artigo, buscamos examinar como a discussão étnico-racial tem sido feita nos espaços de formação e trabalho, e como os(as) assistentes sociais lidam com o racismo no cotidiano. Este estudo, que articula pesquisas bibliográfica, documental e de campo, evidenciou que a ausência desse debate, durante o processo de formação, fragiliza a apreensão da realidade numa perspectiva de totalidade e contribui para a reprodução das desigualdades históricas vivenciadas pelas populações racializadas.
Resveratrol-Tempeh reduce micronucleus frequencies bone marrow cells and stimulate osteocyte proliferation in aluminum chloride-induced mice
Authors: Irnidayanti Y. , Maharani D. G. , Rizky M. H. , Noer M. I. , Rizkawati V.
Published: February 2023

Abstract Aluminum (Al) is widely used for water purification, cooking pots, cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations, toothpaste tubes, and food processing industries. Although the transport in the digestive tract is very poor but if the load is high, it can be absorbed and accumulated. About 50-70% of Al accumulates in the bones and can have an impact on human health. Resveratrol (RES), isolated from tempeh as an Indonesian food ingredient, can increase cell viability and has promising cytoprotective effects. RES has the capacity to interact with oxidative stress, so it has the potential as a therapy in bone repair. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of RES on the number of osteocytes and bone marrow cells in Al-induced mice. Swiss Webster mice were divided into four groups: (1) untreated groups, (2) AlCl3-treated groups, (3) Al+Res5 treated groups, and (4) Al+Res10 treated groups. Al dose 200 mg/kg body weight was administered intraperitoneally. RES was given one hour after administration of Al, with doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg Body Weight. Al and RES administration is carried out for one month. All mice were sacrificed, and mouse bones were isolated for histological preparations and a half for genotoxic assays. Bone marrow cells were collected and stained with My Grunwald. The number of micronuclei polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE) was examined in 1,000 PCEs per animal. The number of PCEs is counted by at least 200 erythrocytes (PCE + NCE) per animal. The results showed that the administration of Al significantly increased the number of micronuclei (MN) but after administration of RES at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg Body Weight significantly reduced the number of MN in bone marrow cells. A dose of RES 10 mg/kg BW stimulates proliferation and increases the number of osteocytes in bone significantly. It can be concluded that Al can cause genotoxicity in bone marrow cells and RES is anti-genotoxic and can stimulate osteocyte proliferation.
Eficiência técnica em propriedades leiteiras familiares no Estado de Minas Gerais em 2021
Authors: Bassotto Leandro Carvalho , Benedicto Gideon Carvalho de , Lima André Luis Ribeiro , Lopes Marcos Aurélio , Merlo Fernanda Albuquerque
Published: February 2023

Resumo: A pecuária leiteira familiar é relevante para a agropecuária nacional que, embora contribua com a geração de riqueza e renda, enfrenta baixas eficiência, produtividade e custos de produção elevados. Objetivou-se analisar a eficiência técnica de propriedades leiteiras familiares no Estado de Minas Gerais. Utilizou-se a Análise por Envoltória de Dados (DEA) com modelo BCC orientado a inputs. Quanto maior foi o nível de eficiência das DMU’s, menos recursos foram utilizados em excesso. Foi identificada, ainda, a inexistência de DMU’s que realizaram manutenção preventiva de máquinas, implementos e benfeitorias, justificando o aumento da utilização, principalmente, do insumo MIB (manutenção de máquinas, implementos e benfeitorias). Com esta pesquisa, sugeriu-se o Índice de Comprometimento de Insumos em Leite (ICIL), que evidencia o percentual da produção que está comprometida para comprar um determinado insumo. Quanto maior foi o nível de eficiência das DMU’s, menor foi o ICIL, que passou de 49,36% (eficientes) para 67,47% (com eficiência baixa). Este se mostrou um importante indicador de eficiência de propriedades leiteiras, responsável por evidenciar a quantidade de leite produzido que está comprometida com o pagamento dos insumos utilizados na atividade leiteira. Também se mostrou valioso instrumento a ser utilizado como benchmark em propriedades leiteiras.
Análise espacial exploratória da relação entre crescimento do PIB e desempenho da agricultura no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Seger Francisco Mazzarolo , Campos Rogério Costa , Canever Mario Duarte , Horn Roberto Mattes
Published: February 2023

Resumo: Apesar da importância do Valor da Produção Agrícola (VPA) para o PIB do Rio Grande do Sul, não se identificou na literatura especializada estudos quantitativos realizados em escala local para verificar como essa importância varia no espaço. O conhecimento de como o VPA é transferido para o PIB permanece agregado para todo o Estado e é somente tratado de forma especulativa em escalas locais. Nesse estudo o crescimento do PIB (cPIB) e o crescimento do Valor da Produção Agrícola (cVPA) foram verificados em uma Análise Espacial Exploratória (AEE) para avaliar a sensibilidade dos resultados ao particionamento do Estado e às relações de adjacência.
No impact of rural development policies? No synergies with CCTs? The IFAD-supported Gavião Project in Brazil
Authors: Costa Lorena Vieira , Helfand Steven M. , Souza André Portela de
Published: February 2023

Abstract: We estimate the impacts of an IFAD-supported rural development project (Pro-Gavião). Because public policies are frequently implemented simultaneously rather than in isolation, we also estimate the impacts of—and possible synergies with—the Brazilian conditional cash transfer (CCT) program Bolsa Família. Developed jointly by IFAD and the State Government of Bahia, Pro-Gavião was a rural development project in 13 contiguous municipalities between 1997 and 2005. Census tract level data were extracted for the analysis from the 1995-96 and 2006 Agricultural Censuses. The evaluation uses propensity score matching to construct a control group of untreated census tracts, and a difference-in-differences estimation to identify impacts. The outcomes analyzed include land productivity, agricultural income and child labor. Although Pro-Gavião involved significant investments in the region, the results suggest little if any program impact, or synergies between the two programs. The unexpected null findings are robust to alternative approaches to identifying the treated census tracts, matching techniques, and heterogeneity in several dimensions. We show that the lack of impacts is not driven by adverse rainfall in the treated communities, or the influence of other programs in the control communities. Alternative explanations for the null results are explored.
Viés noticioso e exposição seletiva nos telejornais brasileiros durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Mundim Pedro Santos , Gramacho Wladimir , Turgeon Mathieu , Stabile Max
Published: February 2023

Este artigo investiga a ocorrência da exposição seletiva no Brasil, tendo em vista a frequência com que os brasileiros disseram buscar informações sobre a pandemia de COVID-19 no Jornal Nacional e no Jornal da Record. Utiliza dados de uma análise de conteúdo da cobertura desses veículos acerca do assunto em 2020 e os dados de uma pesquisa de opinião pública nacional. As análises realizadas mostram que o partidarismo e a religião foram importantes preditores do consumo de notícias desses veículos. Evangélicos e adeptos do “partido do Bolsonaro” eram telespectadores mais assíduos do Jornal da Record; católicos, partidários de outras legendas e apartidários consumiam mais o Jornal Nacional. Esses resultados indicam que os brasileiros consomem notícias em consonância com suas convicções políticas e que alguns grupos podem estar recebendo menos informação sobre a COVID-19.
Comunicação política no ambiente digital: uma análise das campanhas eleitorais municipais de 2020 no Facebook
Authors: Bachini Natasha , Rosa Keila C. G. , Costa Andressa Liegi Vieira , Silva Robson Nunes de Farias
Published: February 2023

Neste artigo, analisamos as campanhas oficiais dos(as) candidatos(as) às prefeituras de todas as capitais brasileiras, em 2020, no Facebook. A partir de técnicas de estatística descritiva e da análise de enquadramentos, observamos os atores e narrativas com melhor desempenho na rede e suas principais características, como posicionamento no espectro político, enquadramentos, alinhamentos e recursos comunicacionais. Os resultados mostram a reação da esquerda na rede após as eleições de 2018, liderada por páginas de partidos pequenos, que usaram a plataforma principalmente para discutir conjuntura e questões identitárias. Contudo, mantiveram-se como tendência as práticas de campanha negativa e o agendamento de temas de apelo subjetivo, como família e religião, sobretudo entre as páginas apoiadoras de Bolsonaro, político mais referenciado durante o pleito.
La opinión pública en Twitter Análisis durante la contienda electoral en la capital colombiana
Authors: Carrillo-Rodríguez Jesús , Toca-Torres Claudia Eugenia
Published: February 2023

En Colombia las encuestas electorales han perdido credibilidad, de modo que el análisis riguroso de las redes durante una campaña posibilitaría anticipar un resultado electoral. Pero ¿Qué elementos de la opinión pública en redes determinarían el triunfo del candidato? El artículo tiene como objetivo rastrear en Twitter los componentes teóricos de la opinión pública en la campaña para la alcaldía de Bogotá (2019), que den claves sobre el ganador. Se extrajeron y codificaron posteos en ATLAS.ti generando información para el análisis, siendo posible identificar aquellos aspectos de los componentes de la opinión pública (siete) que, de forma agregada, sean coincidentes con los resultados finales de la elección. Los likes de Facebook o Twitter resultaron más efectivos para anticipar al triunfador que las mismas encuestas y sondeos de las agencias de comunicación. La originalidad descansa en la metodología propuesta para el análisis de los contenidos y en la consideración de los sentimientos y estados de ánimo como parte importante de las actitudes, el componente más profundo de la opinión pública. Con los resultados alcanzados, la teoría política de la opinión pública es validada al considerar todos sus componentes (incluso los más internos). A la par, el artículo revela que la práctica de las agencias encuestadoras deberá ajustarse so pena de perder toda credibilidad.
What factors influence the quality of local governments' digital transparency? Evidence from the Brazilian case
Authors: Herman Fellipe , Marques Francisco Paulo Jamil , Miola Edna
Published: February 2023

This article investigates the factors associated with the quality of transparency of the websites of Brazilian local governments. We also question the extent to which external control institutions have pressured municipal governments to improve their online transparency. Through multiple regression models, we discuss whether and how socio-demographic, political, and economic variables are relevant to explain the differences in e-transparency in 5,563 cities. The results show that, despite an institutionalization process of public transparency led by federal regulatory evolution, experiences at the local level remain heterogeneous. Population size, GDP per capita, education levels, and voter turnout are statistically important to explain the quality of e-transparency experiences. The main conclusion is that external regulators play a crucial role in shaping digital transparency due to the possibility of imposing legal penalties. Effective use of digital media to foster democratic practices involves pressure from external monitoring agencies willing to challenge a bureaucratic culture resistant to openness.
Photoassimilates partitioning in okra plants subjected to nitrogen doses
Authors: Vidigal Sanzio M , Moreira Marialva A
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Nitrogen (N) is the third nutrient more absorbed by okra. Therefore, an adequate supply of this element is essential for okra growth through the accumulation of dry matter in the leaves, stem, root and fruit. The objective was to evaluate the influence of N doses on growth, photoassimilates partition and yield of okra. The experiment was carried out in a Red-Yellow Argisol. A randomized complete block design with four replicates was used. The treatments consisted of N doses applied as topdressing (0, 60, 120, 240, 360 kg/ha). Samples of plants were held at 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150 and 165 DAS for determination of the plant’s dry weight. The plant showed slow growth until 70 days, and after that time, intensified its growth until the end of the cycle. Total dry mass and absolute plant growth rate increased with increasing N availability, reaching the maximum marketable fruit yield of 10,665 kg/ha with 346 kg/ha N. The growth and partition of photoassimilates among the organs of the okra plant ‘Santa Cruz’ are altered with increasing nitrogen availability applied in topdressing.
Cyclically thermally-activated pile under combined axial/horizontal loads in clay
Authors: Nouri A. , Noorzad A. , Pereira J.-M. , Tang A. M.
Published: February 2023

In this study, the influence of cyclic thermal loading on the mechanical response of an energy pile installed in saturated clay subjected to sustained combined axial/horizontal mechanical loading was investigated using physical modelling. After completion of the soil saturation process and prior to starting the thermo-mechanical loading, the pile fixation was released inducing pile head heave. When the rate of pile head heave became small, the model pile was subjected to compression axial loading of 100 N (i.e. 20% of the estimated ultimate axial load) followed by horizontal loading of 35, 71 and 109 N (corresponding to accumulative pile head horizontal displacements of 4, 7 and 12% of pile diameter) before subsequent 15 heating–cooling cycles. The results indicated that imposing heating–cooling cycles to the pile resulted in irreversible horizontal displacement, accumulating at a reducing rate as the number of thermal cycles increased. By the end of the 15th cycle, the accumulated irreversible horizontal displacement was estimated at 0·57, 1·15 and 1·84% of pile diameter under the horizontal loads of 35, 71 and 109 N, respectively. Reversely, thermally induced pile head axial displacement at the end of the 15th cycle is practically insignificant (smaller than 0·1% of pile diameter).
Centrifuge test of non-linear soil–pile response using 1:50 scale reinforced concrete pile
Authors: Hayashi Kazuhiro , Takahashi Shuhei , Nakamura Tomoki , Tamura Shuji
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to clarify the highly non-linear behaviour of a soil–pile system and proposes a small-scale reinforced concrete (RC) pile model for use in centrifugal tests. Horizontal static loading centrifugal tests were conducted on 13 small-scale RC pile models at 50g centrifuge acceleration to illustrate the reproducibility of a full-scale RC pile. The experimental results show that the maximum flexural strength of a small-scale RC pile can be estimated accurately as a function of the full plastic moment Mu. The current design formula for the maximum shear strength Qs in the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) standard is applied to full-scale RC members, while the final fracture mode of the proposed small-scale model corresponds to its estimation. Horizontal static loading centrifugal tests were conducted on a soil–pile system consisting of dry sand and a small-scale RC pile model. Furthermore, the experimental results for the soil–pile system correspond well to the ultimate strength for flexural fracture proposed by Broms and that for shear fracture according to the AIJ standard. The experimental results obtained in this study for the proposed small-scale RC pile model are valid for use in assessing a soil–pile system's maximum strength and final fracture mode.
Site-Dependent Amplification on Topography during the 2016 Amatrice Seismic Sequence, Central Italy
Authors: Pischiutta Marta , Puglia Rodolfo , Bordoni Paola , Lovati Sara , Cultrera Giovanna , Mercuri Alessia , Fodarella Antonio , Massa Marco , D’Alema Ezio
Published: February 2023

Following the Mw 6.0 Amatrice earthquake on 24 August 2016 in central Italy, the Emersito task force of the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia installed a temporary seismic network focusing on the investigation of amplification effects at municipalities located on topographic reliefs. Fourteen stations were installed at three sites: Amandola, Civitella del Tronto, and Montereale. During the operational period, stations recorded about 150 earthquakes with Mw up to 4.7. Recorded signals were analyzed calculating the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratios at single station, using both ambient noise and earthquake waveforms, as well as standard spectral ratios (SSRs) to a reference site. To robustly estimate site amplification at each station of the site amplification effect at each station, the influence of backazimuth and epicentral distance is investigated. With the aim of reproducing the observed amplification pattern, 2D numerical simulations were performed on a section orthogonal to the topography major axis, constrained through in situ geological investigations and geophysical surveys. Although at Montereale site no clear amplification effects were observed, at Amandola site, all stations on the relief consistently detected significant peaks at about 4 Hz and along N120–150 azimuth. At Civitella del Tronto, a proper reference station is missing, implying a misleading of site response evaluation in terms of SSRs. Moreover, even if all stations show amplification in the frequency band 1–3 Hz, the direction of the maximum amplification varies from northeast to northwest. At the three sites, observations were successfully reproduced by 2D numerical models, the latter suggesting that topography alone cannot reproduce data, and the interplay with subsoil velocity structure is needed to produce a clear amplification effect. We conclude that according to the previous articles, rather than the sole topography convex shape, the geophysical structure has often a predominant role in controlling the observed amplification pattern on topography.
Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Indonesian Virtual Exchange Students
Authors: Utomo Dias Tiara Putri , Ahsanah Finaty , Islami Arum , Suratmi Suratmi , Suhariyati Suhariyati
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the types of vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) employed by Indonesian college students. The study specifically aimed to find out (a) the most and the least frequently used VLS, and (b) the most useful VLS. A total of 105 nursing students who attended a virtual exchange program during the odd semester of 2021/2022 academic year participated in this study. This was ex post facto research which used a vocabulary learning strategy questionnaire to collect the data. To answer research questions, the collected data were analyzed by using SPSS statistics 25.0, including the descriptive statistics. The overall findings revealed that in terms of five categories, determination strategies were reported to be the most frequently used strategies and social strategies were the least ones. In terms of individual strategies, the most frequently used vocabulary learning strategies were ‘using bilingual dictionaries either print or electronic’, ‘guessing word meaning through the context’, and ‘learning new vocabulary items through vocabulary videos”. The least frequent ones were ‘asking the word’s synonym to the teacher’ and ‘communicating with native speakers. Furthermore, the participants assumed that ‘using bilingual dictionaries either print or electronic’ and ‘taking notes of new words’ as the most useful strategies. Considering the results, both students and lecturers must be more aware of the effective learning strategies to achieve better results
Regional chemotherapy for uveal melanoma liver metastases
Authors:   Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Intraocular Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Ophthalmology＆Visual Sciences Key Lab, Medical Artificial Intelligence Research and Verification Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China, Tao Yang-Xu , Luo Jing-Ting ,   Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Intraocular Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Ophthalmology＆Visual Sciences Key Lab, Medical Artificial Intelligence Research and Verification Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China, Li Yang ,   Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Intraocular Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Ophthalmology＆Visual Sciences Key Lab, Medical Artificial Intelligence Research and Verification Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China, Wei Wen-Bin ,   Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Intraocular Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Ophthalmology＆Visual Sciences Key Lab, Medical Artificial Intelligence Research and Verification Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
Published: February 2023

Chemotherapy remains an important approach for the treatment of liver metastases from uveal melanoma (UM). Compared with systemic chemotherapy, regional chemotherapy has similar efficacy and fewer systemic adverse effects. Regional chemotherapy for UM liver metastases includes hepatic artery infusion (HAI), transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), and isolated hepatic perfusion (IHP). In this review, we aim to examine the efficacy of regional chemotherapy and compare HAI, TACE, and IHP in terms of overall survival (OS). The three approaches showed no obvious difference in OS results.
Hydropriming y fertilizante líquido de trucha (Oncorhynchus mykiss) en el incremento de la germinación y crecimiento radicular en semillas de quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) y cañahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen)
Authors: Chipana Mendoza Gladys Jaqueline
Published: February 2023

El fertilizante líquido de pescado es buena fuente de nitrógeno, fósforo y proteína que son nutrientes esenciales en las plantas, el hydropriming implica remojar las semillas en agua y secarlas, para mejorar su germinación. Un porcentaje de las semillas de quinua y cañahua del Banco de Germoplasma de Granos Andinos, tienen baja germinación, en ese sentido, el objetivo de la investigación es evaluar el efecto del Hydropriming y fertilizante líquido de trucha en el incremento de la germinación y crecimiento radicular en semillas de quinua y cañahua. La investigación se desarrolló en el laboratorio Banco de Germoplasma de Granos Andinos (Bolivia). Se tomó una muestra de 100 semillas de tres accesiones de quinua y cañahua, se evaluaron cuatro tratamientos: testigo (100%:0%), tratamiento 1 (99,90%; 0,10%), tratamiento 2 (99,75%;0,25%), tratamiento 3 (99,50%;0,50%) y tratamiento 4 (99,25%;0,75%) con tres repeticiones, el tiempo de remojo fue 12 horas a temperatura ambiente, después fueron secadas y dispuestas en cajas Petri, luego se introdujeron a la cámara germinadora durante siete días a una temperatura de 17°C, la longitud de la radícula (mm) fue determinada mediante un vernier electrónico. La combinación de 99,50% de agua destilada con 0,25% de fertilizante líquido de trucha es el óptimo para alcanzar mayor porcentaje de germinación y longitud radicular en semillas de quinua y cañahua. La combinación de 99,25% de agua destilada con 0,75% de fertilizante líquido de trucha reflejó disminución en ambas variables, que según investigaciones similares es debido al incremento del pH y disminución de la CE.
Evaluación fisicoquímica y microbiológica del agua de consumo humano en seis comunidades rurales altoandinas de Huancavelica-Perú
Authors: Gonzales Saenz Wohler , Acharte Lume Luz Marina , Poma Palacios Javier Camilo , Sánchez Araujo Víctor Guillermo , Quispe Coica Filimon Alejandro , Meseguer Pallares Roc
Published: February 2023

En el ámbito rural alto andino de Perú, es importante el monitoreo de la calidad de agua según las metas e indicadores del desarrollo sostenible correspondientes a su disponibilidad, su accesibilidad, y que éstas estén libres de contaminación fecal y química. Al respecto, existe información reducida sobre la calidad del agua de consumo humano que no apoya a los involucrados en la correcta gestión del agua con estrategias de intervención eficientes.

Por tanto, el objetivo de esta investigación fue contribuir con información actualizada sobre el estado de la calidad de agua de seis comunidades rurales alto andinas del departamento de Huancavelica en el Perú, correspondientes a parámetros fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos. Las comunidades fueron Antaccocha, Huaylacucho, Pampachacra, Pueblo Libre, San Gerónimo y Sachapite ubicadas entre los 3782 m.s.n.m. y 4196 m.s.n.m que albergan un total de 17 reservorios de agua donde se realizó el estudio. La evaluación fisicoquímica abarcó variables como la turbidez, conductividad eléctrica, pH, total de solidos disueltos y potencial de oxidación; el microbiológico contempló la evaluación del Echericha Coli, coliformes termotolerantes y fecales. Como resultado, tan solo 1/17 (5,9%) punto de muestreo, ha superado el valor límite de turbidez de 5 NTU permitido por la normativa peruana; los demás parámetros se encuentran dentro del umbral permitido. Respecto a los parámetros microbiológicos (Echericha Coli, coliformes termotolerantes y fecales), 4/17 (23,5%) puntos de monitoreo han superado el valor límite permitido por el reglamento de agua de consumo humano; asimismo, se ha encontrado que guardan relación estos tres parámetros.
Caracterización y modelado del crecimiento microbiano en el desarrollo de una bebida probiótica no láctea de extracto vegetal de tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis S.)
Authors: Colque Cruz Edith Jessica , Chambi-Rodriguez Alex Danny , Pampa-Quispe Noe Benjamín
Published: February 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo caracterizar y modelar el crecimiento microbiano de una bebida probiótica fermentada no láctea a base de extracto vegetal de tarwi. Se empleó la metodología de molienda húmeda para obtener el Extracto Vegetal de Tarwi (EVQ), luego se procedió a formular las mezclas con sacarosa (6 y 12 %) e inóculo de Saccharomyces boulardii (2 y 4 %) y se obtuvo así cuatro tratamientos (A1 – A4) con réplicas; la inoculación fue realizada a 37 °C con agitación constante a 20 RPM durante 24 horas. Se realizaron las lecturas del incremento de biomasa con un microscopio y una cámara de neubauer, expresado en (ufc/ml) en intervalos de 3 horas; se construyó curvas y parámetros cinéticos de crecimiento microbiano con el modelo matemático de Gompertz; se realizó un monitoreo de °Brix, densidad, pH, y % de acidez; se aplicó un análisis de regresión lineal; finalmente se realizó el ajuste del modelado matemático. Los resultados de la cinética de crecimiento microbiano mostraron las fases de crecimiento microbiano en todos tratamientos, sin embargo, A1 mostró el mejor ajuste en los parámetros cinéticos (C = 0.652, B = 1.296, M = 0.408). Por otro lado, se observó en la regresión lineal de las propiedades fisicoquímicas pendientes negativas con respecto a los °Brix, densidad, pH, y una pendiente positiva en la acidez. El comportamiento de la cinética de crecimiento microbiano y los cambios fisicoquímicos presentaron buenos parámetros y características propia de una bebida probiótica.
Associação de depressão com demência em adultos e idosos ativos
Authors: Botesini Gabriele Da Graça , Alves Ana Luisa Sant'Anna , Graeff Daniela Bertol , Portella Marilene Rodrigues , Scortegagna Helenice Moura , Dalmolin Bernadete Maria , Gobetti Brenda , Thomé Bruna Bonamigo , Schmidt Gabriela De Freitas
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo foi verificar a relação entre depressão e demência e a associação com fatores sociais e demográficos em adultos e idosos frequentadores de um Centro de Referência e Atenção ao Idoso.Método: As variáveis utilizadas foram obtidas por meio de questionário estruturado contendo dados sociais e demográficos e instrumentos validados e de livre acesso: Escala de Depressão Geriátrica, Mini-Exame do Estado Mental, Teste do Desenho do Relógio, Teste de Fluência Verbal Semântica dos Animais e o Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS-Cog).Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram prevalências de 6% (n=10) para depressão e 12,6% (n=21) para demência. Em relação a demência, nos participantes classificados com cognição prejudicada a média de idade foi maior, a média de anos de estudo foi inferior e o tempo que viveu no meio rural foi superior, comparado com aqueles sem cognição prejudicada, respectivamente. A depressão foi associada com demência no modelo univariável e após ajuste para idade e tempo que viveu no meio rural.Conclusões: Observa-se associação significativa entre depressão e demência e baixa prevalência desses dois desfechos de saúde mental, podendo ser influenciada pelas atividades físicas, sociais, culturais e educacionais realizadas pelo Centro de Referência e Atenção ao Idoso.
Prevalência do Padrão Alimentar Durante os Seis Primeiros Meses de Vida do Bebê
Authors: Vargas Dal Carobo Vinícius , Mazzitelli Balsamo Carlos Igor , Pillon Camile , Lenhart Vargas Camila , Jobim Benedetti Franceliane
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência de padrões de aleitamento materno durante o período de seis meses de vida do bebê.Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo de coorte prospectivo. Foram avaliados o padrão alimentar sendo 1: AME, 2: foi introduzido chás, água, fórmula infantil ou leite de vaca, e 3: desmamaram no terceiro ou sexto mês. A coleta de dados foi obtida através de questionários, que avaliaram questões sobre a gestação, mãe e criança.Resultados: Foram avaliadas 29 mães e crianças. Observou-se que o AME teve uma porcentagem maior nas primeiras 48 horas, e com o avançar dos meses houve um declínio até o sexto mês. O padrão alimentar de maior predominância entre os bebês foi o tipo 2. Ao analisar o z-score pode-se notar que ao terceiro mês as crianças que estavam recebendo o padrão alimentar 3 tiveram menos peso em relação a idade quando comparado com as que estavam recebendo outro tipo de padrão alimentar e apresentaram a menor média de IMC.Conclusão: Este estudo identificou declínio de AME nos primeiros meses de vida, está prática não depende apenas da mãe, mas da sociedade, seja no trabalho, na rua ou na sua família.
Variáveis sociodemográficas, estilo de vida e hábitos de treino de usuários de academia: estudo comparativo entre homens e mulheres
Authors: Schlickmann Diene Da Silva , Molz Patrícia , Dos Santos Caroline , Da Silva Thalia Gama , Rieger Alexandre , Renner Jane Dagmar Pollo , Franke Silvia
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: Caracterizar e comparar variáveis sociodemográficas, estilo de vida e hábitos de treino entre homens e mulheres usuários de academia. Materiais e métodos: Pesquisa transversal com 594 usuários de academias, de ambos os sexos e idade superior a 18 anos que responderam um questionário on-line, contendo questões sobre a sociodemografia, estilo de vida e prática de exercícios físicos. O teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson ou Exato de Fischer foram utilizados para avaliara as associações, utilizando nível de significância de p<0,05. Resultados: Os homens eram mais jovens comparados as mulheres, entretanto a maioria dos indivíduos era casado, trabalhavam no comércio/indústria, não fumantes, mas ingeriam álcool (p<0,05). Além disso, ambos os sexos se exercitavam por até 60 minutos e 4-5 vezes por semana (p<0,05). Verificou-se diferença significativa entre o sexo e ganho de massa muscular, emagrecimento e ordens médicas (p<0,05). A prática de musculação, treino funcional, ginastica localizada e dança também diferiu entre os sexos (p<0,05). Conclusão: A maioria dos praticantes de academia avaliadas eram casados, trabalhavam na indústria/comércio, não fumavam, mas bebiam álcool. Ademais, se exercitavam por até 60 minutos e de 4-5 vezes na semana, bem como praticavam musculação e se exercitam para melhorar o condicionamento físico.
Electromyographic analysis of children with intellectual disability during hippotherapy compared to independent gait
Authors: Lage Janaine Brandão , Bevilacqua Junior Domingos Emanuel , Ribeiro Mariane Fernandes , Nascentes Gabriel Antonio Nogueira , Teixeira Vicente de Paula Antunes , Espindula Ana Paula
Published: February 2023

Aim: analyze the electrical activity of muscles of trunk and lower limbs of children with Intellectual disability (ID) during hippotherapy compared to independent gait before and after 15 sessions. Materials and Methods: eight children with ID and mean age of 11 ± 1.69 years participated. Hippotherapy sessions were performed for 30 minutes, once a week, with horse riding equipment blanket without foot support in the stirrups. The surface electromyography was used to access muscles activity during hippotherapy and gait and between pre- and post- 15 sessions. Results: when comparing hippotherapy to gait, there was greater muscle activity during gait, regardless of the moment analyzed, pre- or post-session (p<0.05). However, when comparing pre- to post-sessions moments, during gait there was a significant decrease in muscle activity (p<0.05) after sessions, while, in hippotherapy was observed a significant increase (p<0.05) after sessions. Conclusion: the electromyographic activity of trunk and lower limbs of children with ID is greater during gait compared to hippotherapy, regardless of the moment, reporting the beneficial effects of hippotherapy from the integration of musculoskeletal, sensory and neural systems on muscle behavior during independent gait.
Student mental health euphemisms
Authors: Azis  , Juanda
Published: February 2023

This study aims to reveal in-depth the nuances of euphemism in mental health texts. The advantage of this research is that it can have an impact on the development of semantic science with mental health texts, especially euphemisms. The theory that supports this research is Pan (2013), Rabab'ah, Al-Qarni (2012), Gostin (2013), Terry (2020) and the difference from this study is that it focuses on the nuances of euphemism with mental health texts. The research data that is prioritized is the words in sentences from the mental health text of students of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, a total of 110 students. There are 40 texts selected and qualified. Data were collected in the form of documentation for 8 months in 2021. Then, qualitative data analysis was carried out by paying attention to identification, reduction, verification, and conclusion. The results show the euphemism nuances of mental health texts in the form of one word that has different nuances according to the text in the form of disharmony, resilience, depression, infected, trauma, obesity insulin mystical; one word to two words with a special emphasis frustration becomes a feeling of disappointment; two words psychological stress, mood swing, negative relation; three words into one-word mental health disorder goes crazy, and that particle. Vocabulary appears as a series of sentences that form the meaning of euphemism.
Alterity as a term and a communication category: linguocognitive and discursive approach
Authors: Kislyakova Evgenia Y. , Zvereva Ekaterina V. , Mitrofanova Irina I. , Krivoshlykova Liudmila V. , Korovina Svetlana G.
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to alterity as a communication category in terms of linguocognitive and discursive approaches. The article gives an in-depth insight into alterity as a communication category in the cognitive and discursive aspects. Being an indispensable part of communication and cognition, the category has its own meaning presenting the communicative interaction within the frame "I – the Other". The category of alterity has its own set of category properties, which are specified uniquely in different languages. The article includes a description of the linguistic means and communicative strategies and tactics, with the help of which the category of alterity is realized in fiction. The category content is variable in the discourse, and it serves ground for the ecological and non-ecological modes of communication. The results of the research are verified with the help of the following methods employed in the research: the analysis of key concepts, comparative analysis, contextual analysis, discursive analysis. The study of special linguoallological (from allology – a science about the Other) competence forms the perspective of the research.
A national cultural peculiarity of suffix word formation
Authors: Anipina Aliya , Orazova Raya , Guliya Alikhankyzy , Gulimzhan Zhylkybay , Karsybekova Sholpan
Published: February 2023

Language is constantly developing, and the study of changes in the language's vocabulary is an important task of linguistics. The modern English language is characterized by the constant formation of new words. The suffix system of modern English has been actively and fruitfully studied by both domestic and foreign linguists; a significant number of works have been written considering certain aspects of the suffix system of the English language. However, the language changes over time, and its structure partially changes. The existing theoretical knowledge becomes insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to identify new, modern trends that have been observed in recent decades. The article is devoted to the patterns of the use of noun suffixes in modern English. Also, in this article, the concept and types of word formation as one of the ways of enriching the language are studied. Thanks to the use of live suffixes, it will be easier to enrich your vocabulary. Suffixes are easily distinguished as word-forming elements. They are suffixes. They are used to form new words. The productivity of the suffix depends on how many formations they give. The article provides examples of suffixes of the actor and ways of formation from different parts of speech. Most often, nouns and verbs with the addition of suffixes are used for word formation at the base of the word. In addition, this article examines the definitions and approaches to defining the concepts of new words. New words formed by the suffix method are investigated. The most productive ways of forming new words are analyzed and identified. The principles of morphemic analysis of the basics are considered. Semantic and grammatical functions of the suffix morpheme are defined. The productivity of suffixes of modern English is studied. The process of distribution of suffixes by parts of speech is revealed.
MiR-92a regulates PTEN/Akt signaling axis to promote paclitaxel resistance in ovarian cancer cells
Authors: Deng Xiujuan , Wu Haigen , Xiong Liping , Wu Mouxi , Cao Jinfu , Liu Jing , Xie Wenyang
Published: February 2023

To investigate the function and possible mechanism of miR-92a in malignant behaviors such as paclitaxel resistance in ovarian cancer (OC) cells. The miR-92a and PTEN expression were detected by real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The cell viability and apoptosis were detected by MTT, colony formation and flow cytometry assay, respectively. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was adopted to verify the targeting relationship between miR-92a and PTEN. Besides, we measured the relative protein levels of PTEN and p-AKT/AKT by Western blot. MiR-92a was significantly highly expressed in OC cells, and its high expression could notably enhance paclitaxel resistance, cell proliferation and colony formation, as well as inhibit apoptosis in SKOV3-Tax cells. Further luciferase reporter assay and expression detection showed that miR-92a could target and regulate PTEN and that there was a targeted relationship between them. In addition, further exploration of the mechanism revealed that miR-92a regulated PTEN/Akt signaling pathway. MiR-92a not only promotes the proliferation, colony formation and paclitaxel resistance of SKOV3-Tax cells in OC, but also inhibits apoptosis, and it may be related to the regulation of the PTEN/Akt signaling pathway. MiR-92a serves as a potential biomarker for the malignant biological behavior of OC cells.
IMPLEMENTATION OF MICHEL FOUCAULT'S THEORY OF POWER IN KHUSHWANT SINGH'S NOVEL TRAIN TO PAKISTAN
Authors: Aurangzaib Aurangzaib , Hassan Waqar Ul , Kamran Asif , Sajjad Muhammad
Published: February 2023

Purpose of the study: The present study aims to show Michel Foucault's concept of power in the selected novel Khushwant Singh's Train to Pakistan (1956), and the theory of power is applied in a way that how power is present in the character Juggut Singh.

Methodology: The present research is qualitative in its approach, exploratory in nature, and close reading textual analysis is used to interpret the data.

Main Findings: The interpretation of the components of Power by Michel Foucault in Khushwant Singh's novel Train to Pakistan (1956) has been focused that resulted in the hidden and invisible form of power is experienced without knowing the power, but it dominates the individual's behaviour and hidden attitude. So, such a form of power is constructed in the child's character through social norms and discourses at the very start of his life.

Applications of the study: The paper helps to identify in future studies how Michel Foucault's concept of power in other literary genres and how power is applied in different ways and operated in the contexts of literary genres. 

Novelty/Originality of the study: The study is based on the novelty of the idea based on power theory. If the child is not stealing or not doing something wrong, then it does not mean that he has a fear of punishment, but he would not want to steal because this thing is inside his psyche. That's why he is unwilling to steal because his inside power is not allowing him to do so. Therefore, the research identifies Michel Foucault's concept of power in the selected novel of Khushwant Singh Train to Pakistan (1956).
ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY OF MARINE BACTERIA OF BACILLUS, PRIESTIA AND PAENIBACILLUS GENERA OF DIFFERENT THERMOTYPES
Authors: Shtenikov M. D. , Zinchenko O. Y. , Boldyreva V. V.
Published: February 2023

SummaryAim. To study the antagonistic activity of bacteria of genera Bacillus, Priestia and Paenibacillus at different conditions of cultivation. Methods. Antagonistically active spore-forming bacteria isolated from deep-sea bottom sediments of the Black Sea were used for the study. Determination of thermotypes was performed using the results of analysis of fatty acid profile parameters. Antagonistic activity to test strains of bacterial opportunistic pathogens was detected by the method of agar blocks on Gauze № 1 and Nutrient Agar media at different cultivation temperatures. Results. Aerobic bacilli of genera Bacillus, Priestia and Paenibacillus of all three thermotypes – thermotolerants, mesophiles and psychrotrophes, in general show lower antagonistic activity when cultured at 37 °C on both media, except for a marked increase in psychrotrophe antagonistic activity at 37 °С on Gauze № 1. Conclusions. It was established that belonging to a certain thermotype affects the character of the antagonistic activity of sporeforming bacteria. The antagonistic activity of mesophilic and thermotolerant bacteria at a higher temperature of cultivation is lower, and that of psychrotrophic bacteria at a higher temperature and on Gauze № 1 medium is higher.
Sex, Romance, and Technology: Efficiency, Predictability, and Standardization in College Dating Cultures
Authors: Standlee Alecea
Published: February 2023

This article considers the extent that new forms of communication technologies developed in the last half century have contributed to new forms of sexual and romantic relationships flourishing among early adults in the United States. This project pays particular attention to the implications of that during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns and the increased dependency on technology that followed. This empirical work uses the theoretical framework provided by the scholarship of George Ritzer (2004), which focuses on the social narratives that drive labor into increasingly rational and functionalist operations, which he terms McDonaldization. This project uses interview data collected from college students to explore attitudes and social forms related to casual sex and the development of serious romantic relationships among participants. In an analysis of the data, three key trends have emerged that can be understood within Ritzer’s theoretical frame. Research participants utilize and value technologies within their intimate relationships as information filters that provide efficiency in creating relationships. They also demonstrate the use of technological, organizational, and connective tools as means to control relationships. Finally, technological tools and symbols signal a kind of semi-standardized symbol of commitment to the relationship, though the meaning of these signs is still contested.
Experiences of Living with Fat Bodies with Stigma in Poland. An Intersectional Analysis Based on Biographical Interviews
Authors: Bielska Beata , Wójtewicz Anna , Mańkowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2023

The article offers an analysis of living with a fat body and ways of experiencing it in everyday life in the context of stigmatization of this type of corporality. Biographical interviews with fat people of varying socio-demographic profiles were conducted. The analyses show that having a fat body/being fat is generally a stigma that discredits the individual in the eyes of the so-called normals based on both physical characteristics and character traits allegedly associated with fatness. The participants mainly medicalize and internalize the stigma of fatness and manage it specifically by passing, covering, and coming out. In transgender people, fatness may never take on the characteristics of a stigma, but instead allows the individual to obscure another stigma or conform to social expectations of appearance in line with the gender identity.
A Career in IT? The Meanings of a Career at Business Process Outsourcing Centers in Poland from a Biographical Perspective
Authors: Pilch Szymon
Published: February 2023

The paper reconstructs the ways of attributing meanings to IT specialists’ careers at BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) centers in Poland. The findings rely on empirical data, collected through autobiographical narrative interviews. The technique of analysis applied in the study was inspired by grounded theory methodology and allowed for the identification of a basic social process at the analytical stage, namely, “career planning.” On the one hand, the analysis also showed how IT specialists’ careers are given meanings concerning career planning; there seem to be three main ways of understanding one’s career in IT: (1) in terms of reaching economic and social stability, (2) as a transition period in a career as an IT specialist, (3) with regard to becoming an expert in IT. On the other hand, the second axis of analysis has been conceptualized, which is comprised of other subjective and objective elements that may shape career planning. These include the biographical experiences of work, the context of the Polish BPO industry, and career planning resources. Furthermore, a typology consisting of three ways of attributing meanings to IT specialists’ careers at BPO centers has been put forward and analyzed.