bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fuzzy approach to assessing the index of the level of ecological civilization of the country
Authors: Imanov Gorkmaz
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a method for assessing the level of ecological civilization index (ECLI), which is one of the main problems of the current decade. This concept is a paradigm of sustainable development and covers economic, social and environmental performance. There are different approaches to assessing ECLI indicators. In this paper, we have focused on 25 specific indicators covering sub-indices of green economy quality, social and environmental quality. In order to obtain a globally comparable composite index, we have tried to identify indicators that have a significant impact on ECLI and are the most relevant. In addition, an ECLI calculation algorithm has been developed, based mainly on intuitionistic fuzzy methods.
Archivo vivo. Una (re)escritura desde el cuerpo
Authors: Uribe Laura
Published: December 2022

Este es un manifiesto que surge de la escucha de mujeres de la tercera edad que participaron del proyecto transdisciplinar ARCHIVO VIVO, el cual tuvo como escenario  una biblioteca semi abandonada; la Biblioteca Pública del Estado de Jalisco, ubicada en la ciudad de Guadalajara, Jalisco en México. En el período de la modernidad las mujeres ya podían tener acceso a una Biblioteca, sin embargo no tenían acceso a la sala de lectura principal, ellas debían  ubicarse al margen, en la periferia, en la invisibilidad, en el olvido, en la casa, con los hijos, en la ignorancia. Entonces, nos preguntamos, ¿por qué?  Y ahí comenzó el largo desafío de desenterrar la memoria olvidada.
Organización y condiciones de vida obrera en Ibagué, década de 1930
Authors: Díaz-Martínez Jency Katerine
Published: December 2022

Tras la crisis de 1929 y su impacto a nivel global, la evolución de los sectores económicos trajo consigo cambios originados en las relaciones sociales de producción que no fueron ajenos a lo que ocurría a nivel local, por lo que dichos cambios, entre otros tantos del contexto económico social, se pueden identificar en la clase obrera en Ibagué (Colombia) en la década de 1930. El objetivo de esta investigación es visibilizar la experiencia de clase y su relación con el proceso de industrialización, los cambios en los medios de producción y la intervención del Estado. Para ello, se indica de manera general el decurso de la clase obrera, a través de la comprensión histórica del obrerismo como sector social desde el análisis de una cantidad considerable de fuentes primarias, que visibilizan la regulación laboral, las condiciones en los procesos de trabajo, la consolidación sindical, algunas formas de control que atañen al mundo laboral y social de los trabajadores, así como algunos procesos de producción.
El discurso del método o el discurso de los métodos
Authors: Angarita-Caceres Rafael Gonzalo
Published: December 2022

El objetivo del escrito consiste en mostrar una interpretación del Discurso a partir de la lectura realizada por Descartes en los Principia y, más exactamente, en la “Carta-prefacio” a la traducción francesa. Esta interpretación sostiene que el texto que la tradición filosófica ha conocido como Discurso se trata de dos métodos estrechamente unidos o de un método que comprende las partes segunda y tercera. Para demostrar lo anterior, el texto se divide en tres acápites. El primero está dedicado a observar la categoría de integralidad que parece exigirse de quien aspire a transitar los caminos del saber. El segundo asiste al examen de los métodos (o conjunto de preceptos) teórico y ético. El último muestra los resultados (las certezas) que se obtienen de la aplicación de cada uno de los métodos.
La poesía de Juan Ramón Jiménez como ontología simbólica
Authors: Gutiérrez-Pozo Antonio
Published: December 2022

La poesía de Juan Ramón Jiménez pretende volver a unir palabra y cosa, separadas por la crisis fin-de-siècle del lenguaje. Para lograrlo adopta un realismo mágico trascendente. El sujeto poético desvela el sentido oculto de las cosas y consigue aumentar el mundo mediante la conversión de la palabra poética en símbolo. La poesía piensa la realidad con la intuición, la cual se expresa simbólicamente. Esta es la dimensión gnoseológica de lo simbólico. Pero el símbolo tiene valor ontológico porque él mismo es la cosa simbolizada. De este modo, la hace ser y conecta palabra y cosa.
Preguntar por lo humano en tiempos de guerra: el debate Heidegger-Cassirer en Davos, visto desde Blumenberg
Authors: Chamorro-Muñoz Alicia Natali
Published: December 2022

Este artículo busca comprender el debate de Davos entre Heidegger y Cassirer, como una anécdota del siglo XX que es fundamental para la antropología filosófica. La razón es que permite escenificar teatralmente los más importantes cuestionamientos que se deben responder en el camino a una filosofía que piensa al hombre, a saber: el puesto del método frente a la duda antropológica, el lugar de la antropología dentro de la reflexión filosófica y las posibilidades que esta tiene para asumir la necesidad de introducir lo histórico, lo contingente y lo simbólico en la cuarta pregunta kantiana. Sostenemos que la filosofía de H. Blumenberg permite encontrar una vía de comunicación entre Heidegger y Cassirer y una renovación a la pregunta filosófica por la condición humana fundamentalmente puesta en duda durante los tiempos de guerra.
Rekonstrukcja historii własnej niepłodności w procesie psychoterapii po zastosowaniu biblijnej narracji biograficznej o Annie – matce Samuela
Authors: Krzemińska Barbara Anna
Published: December 2022

Celem artykułu było przedstawienie metody narracji biblijnej jako narzędzia zastosowanego w psychoterapii indywidualnej kobiet zmagających się w swoim życiu z niepłodnością. W badaniach, osadzonych w nurt badań narracyjnych, przedsięwzięto analizę narracji pacjentki na temat jej historii niepłodności przed zastosowaniem narracji biblijnej i po wprowadzeniu narracji w przebieg procesu psychoterapeutycznego. Badaczka podjęła próbę odpowiedzi na pytania, w jaki sposób narracja biblijna o Annie zmienia sposób prezentacji własnej narracji o niepłodności w sferze biologicznej, psychicznej, społecznej i egzystencjalno-duchowej, a także jakie są skutki tych zmian w zakresie rekonstrukcji własnej historii o niepłodności osoby badanej. Porównanie wypowiedzi narratorki na temat osobistej historii o niepłodności przed zastosowaniem narracji biblijnej i po jej wprowadzeniu daje dowody na to, że nastąpiła indywidualna rekonstrukcja tej historii w obszarze emocji, intencji, wglądu, myśli oraz wartości.
HPLC Quantification and Stability Study of Antilipidemic Polyherbal Formulation
Authors: Rani Smitha , Manju S. L.
Published: December 2022

Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factor for cardio vascular disorders, which accounts for the one third of total death in the world. In the present study an Antilipidemic polyherbal formulation was prepared and contains four herbal drugs namely Murraya koenigi leaves, Acacia catechu bark, Emblica officinalis fruits and leaves of Gymnema sylvestra. The study involved HPLC marker-based quantification and shelf-life evaluation of a traditional Antilipidemic formulation. The quantification method for the biomarkers present in the polyherbal formulation was developed using reverse phase method by using shim-pack HPLC C18 column (250 X 4.6 mm, 5 ?m). The four phytoconstituents selected for the study are mahanine, quercetin, gallic acid and gymnemic acid respectively. The percentage content of quercetin, gallic acid, gymnemic acid and mahanine in the PHF was found to be 0.82%w/w,10.15%w/w, 2.77%w/w and 14.19%w/w respectively. Shelf life is an important component that is mandatory to be displayed on the label of all medicinal products. This is also applicable to Ayurveda. The shelf life of polyherbal formulations is also assessed in this study using an accelerated stability analysis. At a temperature of 40.2 °C and a relative humidity of 75%, physicochemical parameters were measured. The analysis was repeated at 1, 3, and 6-month intervals, with the average 10% deterioration time calculated and extrapolated to determine the shelf life. It was found that the shelf life of formulated Antilipidemic polyherbal formulation was 2 years 2 months. The polyherbal formulation prepared and evaluated can be effectively used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and the preparation can be used without any deterioration for a period of 2 years.
Antimicrobial Activity of Curcumin and Deuterated Curcumin
Authors: Anjana G. V. , Kathiravan M. K.
Published: December 2022

Deuterium (D) and hydrogen (H) are bioisosteres because they are similar in size and shape with alike physiochemical properties and hence expect similar biological activity. The purpose of replacing H with D is to extend the time the active drug species spends in plasma, resulting in increased effectiveness and/or the avoidance of unwanted side effects. Deutetrabenazine was the first deuterated medicinal molecule, recently authorized by the FDA for the treatment of chorea “an involuntary movement disorder” associated with tardive dyskinesia and Huntington’s disease. Curcumin is found to have a long history of use in human disorders such as inflammation, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, antimicrobial, hyperlipidemia, etc., Curcumin’s oral bioavailability and water solubility are low, resulting in poor absorption, rapid metabolism, and systemic elimination. To overcome curcumin’s drawbacks, H/D exchange was performed in curcumin, which was then characterized and tested for antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-tubercular activities. The deuterated compound showed equipotent antibacterial activity when compared with the non-deuterated compound and had better anti-fungal, anti-tubercular activity compared to its parent compound.
Pharmacological Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulation for Nephroprotective Activity
Authors: Thirugnanasambantham P. , Sharmila Devi V. , Jayshree N. , Sumithra M. , Ilavarasan R.
Published: December 2022

The kidney plays an essential role in removing waste products and drugs from the body and maintaining balanced body fluids. It gets affected due to many factors, notably, diabetes and high blood pressure. Nowadays, naturally, derived products are essential in curing various ailments and are safe and cost-effective. The purpose of this study is to assess the toxicity profile and nephroprotective effect of a proprietary polyherbal formulation in Wistar albino rats for gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. The Polyherbal formulation was procured from Rumi Herbals Private Limited. Acute toxicity experiments were conducted in Wistar rats using the Gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity model as per OECD standards 423, and the efficacy was assessed using the Gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity model. The formulation was proven safe up to 2000mg/kg orally in an acute toxicity study, with no behavioral abnormalities and no fatality. The gentamicin 80 mg/kg i.p for 7 days induced nephrotoxicity in rats showed a significant (P<0.05) increase in the renal parameters and reduction in antioxidant levels compared with day 0. Whereas test drug-treated groups at a low dose (200 mg/kg) and high dose (400 mg/kg) showed significant (P<0.05) reduction in elevated renal parameters and improvement in antioxidant levels compared with the disease control group. According to the histopathological interpretation of isolated kidneys, this formulation protects from kidney damage and restores typical kidney architecture. From the results, the proprietary polyherbal formulation has shown effective nephroprotective activity may be due to the presence of secondary metabolites/phytoconstituents. Further investigation is essential to focus on the mechanism involved and standardize the active phytoconstituents responsible for the nephroprotective activity.
Overview of Effective Traditional Medicinal Plants having Antihyperlipidemic Activity
Authors: Rayadurgam Sireesha , Manikandan K.
Published: December 2022

Hyperlipidemia is characterized by excessive levels of lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Elevated plasma concentrations of distinct lipid and lipoprotein fractions are key risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Natural ingredients have long been used to treat and prevent cardiovascular issues. Much research on natural compounds that are effective against hyperlipidemia has been done in recent decades as of interest. PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Scopus are the search engines used to collect information. We picked anti-hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and therapeutic plants as search terms. The goal of this article is to offer a rapid summary of herbal treatments used to treat and prevent atherosclerosis based on anti-hyperlipidemic action. This research aimed to analyze the anti-hyperlipidemic effectiveness of medicinal plants that have been scientifically demonstrated to be helpful.
Evaluation of Phytochemical and Biological Activities of Siddha-Based Formulation - Kalarchi Chooranam
Authors: Vetriselvi V. , Bharathajothi P.
Published: December 2022

Siddha-based formulations and nutraceuticals are attracting interest due to their versatile biological activities. Many plantbased phytochemicals have been reported to have various pharmacological activities such as antimicrobial, anti-insecticidal, anti-ulcer and anticancer properties. The evaluation of traditional siddha-based formulations will open new windows in the treatment of different pathogenesis. In the present study, we have formulated Kalarchi Chooranam (Kalarchi kaai and Milagu) in 8 different ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 1:2, 2:2, 3:2, 4:2) and profiled their phytoconstituents and evaluated their biological activities. The herbal mixture was first extracted using Soxhlet’s apparatus using an aqueous phase, followed by their qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis. In addition to this, the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of these formulations were evaluated and the results revealed that the 4:1 ratio of Kalarchi Chooranam has significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activities compared to the other ratios. This formulation ratio could be evaluated for its versatile biological activities in the near future.
Evaluation of Phytochemicals and Anticancer Potential of C. maxima: An In-silico Molecular Docking Approach
Authors: Vidhya C. S. , Loganathan M. , Bhuvana S. , Baskaran N. , Meenatchi R.
Published: December 2022

Cucurbita maxima belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and has many traditional medicinal properties claimed that are used in food. The various parts of the Cucurbita maxima are reported to have versatile activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-insecticidal, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. The current study was designed to evaluate the phytoconstituent profiles of C. maxima pulp, peel and seed extracts (aqueous and methanol) extracted at different temperatures (40 °C, 50 °C, 60 °C) and time (1 and 2 hr). For these extracts, qualitative and quantitative determination were performed, and the aqueous seed extract of C. maxima at 50 °C for 2 hours had higher phytoconstituents, which was further taken for the GCMS analysis. Furthermore, the top hit compounds from the GCMS such as Guanosine (CAS), 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid, Farnesol and 13-Tetradecenal were docked against p53 Y220S mutant (6SI2), and Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 protein (FGFR1) (4V05). The results revealed that Guanosine with p53 and 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid with FGFR1 have good binding affinities of -7.2 and -6.3 kcal/mol respectively. Conclusively, the top compounds from the aqueous seed extract of C. maxima extracted at 50 °C for 2 hours have significant breast cancer activity and it has to be further taken to in vitro and in vivo studies in the future.
Tabernaemontana divaricata: A Herbal Panacea
Authors: Das Sanjita , Dubey Anupam , , Divya
Published: December 2022

Tabernaemontana divaricata (pinwheel flower) is a flowering plant that can grow easily in gardens and along roadsides. This plant can be cultivated in every condition. No specific environmental condition is required for the growth of the plant. Growing evidence suggests that this plant has medicinal benefits for various diseases due to the presence of bioactive components in the plant. The plant is extensively found near Indian heritage to be used for worship. T. divaricata contains major alkaloids like apparicine, conophylline, coronardine, ibogamine, etc., exhibiting pharmacological activities. Their major pharmacological potential is against inflammation, pain, and other diseases. Plants’ major activities, such as anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and so on, have been demonstrated by their responsible bioactive compounds. The review is to highlight the researchers’ findings of different medicinal activities in T. divaricata along with the major responsible phytocomponents. There is a lot more scope for further research, which can be extended by the help of this review.
Novel Therapeutic Intervention using Coenzyme Q10 and Insulin Sensitizer on Experimentally- Initiated Diabetic Neuropathy
Authors: Maheshwari Rajesh A. , Balaraman Ramachandran , Kumar Sen Ashim , Shah Umang , Patel Kinjal P. , Sen Dhanya B.
Published: December 2022

Diabetes is one of the main disease having many repercussions due to which there is a huge economic burden globally. Therefore, there is a need of good therapeutic intervention by using some nutraceuticals to combat this dreadful disease especially complications such as diabetic neuropathy where patients suffer from severe pain and disability. Therefore, nutraceuticals like coenzyme Q10 and metformin were used in this study to see how they are effective in alleviating the symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The animal experiments were conducted to induce neuropathy by using streptozotocin-nicotinamide. Animals were divided into five groups such as control, diabetic control, coenzyme Q10, metformin, and their combination. The nerve function test was conducted by using paw withdrawal response, tail-flick response, and muscular grip strength. Antioxidant parameters were assessed by estimating such MDA, SOD, and GSH. The sciatica nerve was isolated and a histopathological examination was conducted. Neuropathy was assessed in diabetic control animals which showed a substantial decrease in grip strength, increase in the paw withdrawal, and tail-flick response. It was found that there was a rapid improvement in nerve function test when a combination of coenzyme Q10 and metformin was given together as compared to animals given coenzyme Q10 and metformin alone. From this study, it is shown that combination therapy exhibited a better improvement in the nerve function test and control of the free radical generation which ultimately results in nerve damage.
Anti-ulcer Activities of Herbal Remedies as Alternative Therapy
Authors: Sen Dhanya B. , Kumar Sen Ashim , Patel Kinjal P. , Balaraman Ramachandran , Shah Umang , Maheshwari Rajesh A.
Published: December 2022

Peptic ulcer is a disorder that commonly has an effect on the digestive system. It is a chronic illness which has impact on approximately, 10% of the mankind. The majority of current therapy regimens are based on western medicine. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, which are commonly used to treat peptic ulcers, have been linked to side effects, relapses, and drug interactions. However, several investigations have shown that herbal medications can efficiently heal stomach ulcers in humans and animals using different processes. As a result, this review will focus on common plants with medicinal value which can be utilized to cure or prevent peptic ulcers.
Dugdhika: Present Scenario in Perspective of Taxonomy and Ayurveda
Authors: Sarvade Dattatray D. , Bhingardive Kamini B. , Jaiswal Mohanlal
Published: December 2022

In the present scenario, many botanical sources of plants are used in the name of Dugdhika. This article aims at reviewing all such botanical species used worldwide. Ayurveda classical literature, Peer reviewed journals, Various Online databases and search engines such as PubMed, DHARA, Google scholar and Ayush research portal were used and data were analyzed for collecting all such useful information. 5 botanical species were identified which are used in the name of Dugdhika with some slight change in their Vernacular names. Though different botanical species are used all over world in the name of Dugdhika, They all possesses somewhat similar pharmacognostical and Pharmacological properties, so these botanical species can be used as Pratinidhi dravyas (substitute of each other).
Computational Investigation of Plant-based Bioactive Compounds as Inhibitors against Tuberculosis
Authors: Dhivya L. S. , Mohan Maruga Raja M. K. , Kathiravan M. K.
Published: December 2022

The objective of the work is to identify a natural origin compound that could have an anti-tubercular effect, thereby preventing the infection in humans using computational approach. Our focus was to find a inhibitor for Enoylacyl carrier reductase enzyme and hence chemically diverse scaffolds from plants origin were selected. Admet parameters were performed for the compounds, and the top nine compounds among 50 compounds were found to be non-carcinogenic. The pharmacological predicted activity (Pa) of few compounds such as 14-Deoxy-11,12 didehydroandrographolide, Terflavin B, and Liquirtin was found to be more active when compared with that of the standard reference. Further more the synthesis of these active compounds derivatives can be investigated theoretical followed by its synthesis and evaluation by in vitro activity against the InhA could be of interest.
Phyto Vesicular Drug Delivery System: A Review
Authors: Bera Kinjal , Patel Madhavi
Published: December 2022

Natural phytoconstituents face challenges in exploring the in vivo effect despite having enormous in vitro therapeutic potential because of their low solubility and large complicated structures. To get over these obstacles, the phyto vesicular combination comprising phytoconstituents and phospholipid complex is effective. This review offers details on the phyto-vesicular complex, including information on the types of phytoconstituents and phospholipids, solvents, ratios of phytoconstituents to phospholipids, and evaluation factors. The review compiles information on a few medicinal plants and their active ingredients, from which phytosomes are formulated and evaluated.
A Review on Rasam: A Traditional Southern Indian Soup with Numerous Health Benefits
Authors: Mishra Sidhant , Deore Dinesh , Kumar Kundan , Raja M. K. Mohan Maruga
Published: December 2022

Rasam is a popular traditional food in the southern part of India. It is consumed on a regular basis, generally with rice. It has a variety of constituents in it, like tomato, pepper, garlic, Indian sesame oil, cumin, mustard, coriander, chili pepper, asafoetida, turmeric and curry leaves, which provide different medicinal and health benefits to the human body. This review is an effort to compile all research work on rasam and to highlight its health benefits.
HPTLC Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Estimation of Berberine, Ellagic Acid and Ferulic Acid in Amrtadi Churna
Authors: Thorat Nikita , Dodiya Tanvi , Prajapati Disha
Published: December 2022

The objective of the current study was to develop a new simple and precise High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) method for standardization of three biomarkers i.e., berberine, ellagic acid and ferulic acid in Amrtadi churna. Amrtadi churna is mainly used for hyperacidity and contains dried plant parts of Gokshur, Amla and Guduchi. The method was developed and validated using precoated silica gel at 60 F254 as the stationary phase and toluene:ethyl acetate:formic acid:methanol (6:6:1.6:0.4, v/v/v/v) as the mobile phase. The detection and quantification were performed at 319 nm and the Rf value obtained was 0.35±2 for berberine, 0.5±2 for ellagic acid and 0.74±2 for ferulic acid. The method was validated as per ICH guidelines in terms of linearity, precision, specificity, accuracy and robustness.
An Evidence-Based Review of Anti‐Obesity and Weight Lowering Effects of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and Terminalia chebula Retz
Authors: Kakadiya Jagdish , Soni Saloni , Sharma Sachin , Shastri Sunil , Mohan Maruga Raja M. K.
Published: December 2022

Since time immemorial, the Indian medical system, particularly Ayurveda and Siddha, has prioritised prevention and health over symptoms and drugs. Siddha, an Indian system of medicine, originated in ancient Thamilakam (currently Tamil Nadu, India). The combination of Inji (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), Sukku (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula Retz) as herbal therapy with numerous chemical constituents can be considered a better pharmacological approach than consuming individual ingredients and/or chemical constituents. This review is an attempt to summarize the evidence related to the anti-obesity and weight-lowering effects of ginger and T. chebula. The overall view shows an anti-hyperlipidemic effect of Zingiber officinale and Terminalia chebula.
Анализ динамики локальных характеристик в сложных сетях
Authors:   Саратовский государственный университет, Сидоров С. П. , Миронов С. В. ,   Саратовский государственный университет
Published: December 2022

Монография содержит новые результаты теории сложных сетей, посвящённые изучению динамики локальных характеристик во времени растущих сетей. Результаты получены с использованием метода среднего поля и подкреплены анализом эволюции этих характеристик во времени в реальных растущих сетях. Для работников высшей школы, научных сотрудников, аспирантов, заинтересованных в изучении и моделировании систем.
The “modulation mania”. Impersonal enunciation and visual rhetoric of the data image
Authors: Biggio Federico
Published: December 2022

The growth of contemporary positivistic trust in computational tools inspired semiotics to contribute to the debate on the strategies of communication of truth. In order to study these strategies in data images, the article features a framework modeled on the theory of impersonal enunciation. The computational utterer is believed to assure a super-personal enunciation understood as impartial and true. Furthermore, it will be observed how subjectivities are in any case modulated in the data images: this operation constitutes as much a visual rhetoric to achieve the effect of truthfulness as it is a discursive practice featuring the computational enunciation of the data image.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Barriers and Facilitators to Skin-To-Skin Contact Among Arabian Mothers and Health Care Providers in Arab Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review
Authors: Hawsawi Abeer , Fernandez Ritin , Mackay Maria , Alananzeh Ibrahim , Al Mutair Abbas
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) occurs when a naked full-term neonate is placed on their mother’s bare abdomen or chest within 10 minutes of birth or soon after. Due to its multiple benefits for both the mother and the neonate, SSC is highly recommended by the World Health Organization. However, implementation of SSC in the Arab world is limited.

AIM

To undertake a systematic review to identify the knowledge, attitudes, practice, barriers and facilitators to SSC implementation among Arabian mothers and the health care providers in Arab countries.

METHODS

A systematic scoping review using the JBI three-step search strategy was used to systematically review quantitative and qualitative evidence.

FINDINGS

A total of eight studies were included. Around 82% of mothers would like to have more education about SSC. The majority of mothers (n= 254, 79%) expressed a positive attitude towards SSC, however more than three quarters did not correctly practice SSC. Among the healthcare providers, the mean knowledge score about SSC was 14.42 (95% CI = −0.21 to 29.06,I2= 96%). This review found evidence for barriers to SSC implementation including lack of education, lack of guidelines and cultural beliefs.

CONCLUSIONS

Arabian mothers had positive attitudes towards SSC, but the practice was poor due to lack of education and the lack of protocols and guidelines. The knowledge and practice of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) were poor among health care providers (HCPs) despite holding a positive attitude. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice among Arab mothers and HCPs is needed to develop a robust educational programme to raise awareness with regards to SSC.
Brazilian Mother’s Practice on Infant Body Position From Birth to 6 Months Old
Authors: Daiani Graciosa Maylli , Augusta Monteiro Ferronato Priscilla , Ribeiro de Lima Ana Angélica , Cristina da Silva Pacheco Sheila , Gerdi Kittel Ries Lilian , de Jesus Manoel Edison
Published: December 2022

There is a gap in the understanding of what has been recommended by health professionals to Brazilian mothers regarding infant body positioning whereas the description of this parenting practice can provide criteria for guidance programs already in the maternity ward. This study aimed to record the time (hours/day) Brazilian mothers reported that their infants spent awake or sleeping in 1 of the four body postures: Prone, supine, lateral positions and sitting. The second aim of this study was to verify whether this reported time was associated with birth weight, gestational age, infant chronological age and maternal age. A cross sectional study assessed 92 mothers divided into six groups according to the age of their full-term infant, in months (Mth): 1 Mth (n= 15), 2 Mth (n= 15), 3 Mth (n= 15), 4 Mth (n= 15), 5 Mth (n= 17), and 6 Mth (n= 15). Mothers registered in a 24-hour schedule the most frequent positioning of each infant in 1 day based on the week prior to the assessment day. Infant chronological age was associated with time spent in positions reported by mothers (p< .05). 47.8% of mothers stated not placing infants in prone position anytime in the awake period. Some mothers reported that the infant slept in the prone position. Brazilian caregivers still need to be alerted that the practice of not placing infants to lay in prone might hinder developmental opportunities for them, as well as, on the risks of SIDS and the importance of supine position for infants to sleep.
Agricultural Technology, Food Security and Nutrition: Insight From Oil Palm Smallholders in Ghana
Authors: Capretti Lisa , Saha Amrita , Jena Farai , Dzanku Fred M.
Published: December 2022

The use of agricultural technologies has facilitated gains from agricultural commercialisation for smallholder farmers in Africa. Practices that involve these technologies play an important role in tackling poverty and food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, the link between agricultural technology practices, food security and nutrition is important, and has relevant implications for policymaking. Using new panel data for oil palm producers in Ghana from the Agricultural Policy Research in Africa (APRA) consortium, this paper sheds light on the relationship between the use of agricultural practices, food security and nutrition outcomes, focusing especially on the mediating role of women empowerment.
Managing Multiple Crises: Lessons from Covid-19
Authors: Price Roz
Published: December 2022

The World is facing numerous, overlapping crises with the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global cost-of-living crisis, coupled with the lingering effects of Covid-19 and ongoing climate change impacts. After nearly three years of dealing with Covid-19, the world economy has been left in a fragile state and the ability of countries and people to deal with multiple, compounding issues has therefore also been eroding (UN, 2022, p. 2). Those that are most marginalised and least able to cope will likely be hit the hardest by these crises. This rapid review does not provide an in-depth discussion of these issues or the proposed solutions needed, but looks to learnings from managing the Covid-19 pandemic, especially where the pandemic overlapped with other crises, as well as the wider disaster risk and crisis management literature to gather insights into how these turbulent times and future crises can be navigated.
Malawi Stories of Change in Nutrition: Overview
Authors: Harris Jodie , Chalemera Jacqueline , Nowa Mphatso , Mhango Brian , Lupafya Phindile , Museka Saidi Tendai , Northcote Callum , Bhaji Rashid , Roschnik Natalie
Published: December 2022

Malawi has made significant progress in improving nutrition outcomes in the past decades. Despite this, the rates of stunting and anaemia remain high and overweight and obesity amongst women is rising. Malawi remains one of the most committed countries to nutrition, ranking 3rd out of 45 African countries on the Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index, but effective implementation of policies is still challenging. Progress is being inhibited by a lack of dedicated budget lines for nutrition at district level, over reliance on external donors, poor coordination and competing priorities for limited resources within sectoral budgets. The pandemic, climate change and the Ukraine war have disrupted food systems, increased prices of fuel, fertilizer, and food, and caused loss of harvest and livelihoods, threatening to reverse decades of progress. Positive and coordinated action is needed to increase financial commitment to food and nutrition security, ensure nutrition is prioritised in the nation’s economic and development agenda, and continue Malawi’s progress to reducing malnutrition.
Food Equity: A Pluralistic Framework
Authors:   Institute of Development Studies, Cabral Lídia , Devereux Stephen
Published: December 2022

Food systems are characterised by inequities in every component, from production through to consumption. This paper seeks to make sense of various perspectives and concepts that account for the multiple forms of inequity. We unpack the notion of food equity by outlining distinct and diverse theorisations of equity in selected fields of study and exploring their influences in the food domain, by reference to prominent food concepts such as food aid, food security, food systems, food justice, and agroecology. By comparing different perspectives, we derive a framework for the analysis of food equity.
Motivasi Pekerja Ojek Konvensional dalam Era Transportasi Ojek Online (Studi pada Jasa Ojek Pangkalan di Jembatan Gurem Kabupaten Pamekasan)
Authors: Widiyanto Santoso Agung , Sarmini
Published: December 2022

Transportasi merupakan unsur penting dalam kehidupan bangsa dan negara untuk memudahkan kegiatan masyarakat. Belakangan ini muncul sebuah fenomena dimana tranportasi ojek online menyaingin keberadaan ojek konvensional yang sudah ada sejak dulu. Pada penelitian ini akan membahas motivasi pekerja ojek konvensional dalam era transportasi ojek online yang berada di pangkalan di jembatan gurem kota pamekasan. Adapun metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif dan pendekatan yang digunakan adalah fenomenologi. Teori yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah solidaritas sosial diamana teori ini sangat cocok dengan penelitian ini karena setalah peneliti mendapatkan data dari narasumber yang ada di bangkalan ojek jembatan gurem ini peneliti mendapatkan data bahwa pekerja ojek ini teromotivasi karena ketidakpahaman tentang teknologi (Gaptek), kedua adalah pendapatan yang dianggap lebih banayk dari ojek online, ketiga solidaritas anatara pekerja ojek yang sangat erat dan terakhir adalah lingkungan kerja yang nyaman, aman dan tenang seperti layaknya keluarga.
A Discourse Analysis of Formal Links Used in English Texts in National High School Entrance Exams
Authors: GENÇ Lale Gökçe , ATAR Cihat
Published: December 2022

Language is a magical key that human beings hold in their hands to open the door of communication. To succeed in communication, formal links are one of the aspects of language that need to be known and used in discourse in addition to the contextual factors (Cook, 1992). Hence, systematic exposure to them is essential for satisfactory language acquisition, and assessment should be in line with this as well. Consequently, this study aimed to reveal whether a national exam English as a foreign language (EFL) learners take include these links. Based on this purpose, English texts taking place in the last five years’ national high school exams (LGS) held in Turkey annually were analyzed by the discourse analytical framework of formal links suggested by Cook (1992) as a part of the qualitative design. The analysis indicated that the types of formal links included in majority of the exams were found to be verb forms, parallelism, referring expressions, repetition, ellipsis, and conjunction. Moreover, outnumbering uses of referring expressions and the infrequency of substitution were revealed. In the light of these findings, high school EFL teachers and the material developers in the ministry were suggested to include different types of formal links in their lessons/materials more frequently so that students could internalize such aspects of language at early stages of their EFL learning process and be one step closer to a balanced acquisition process.
Examining the Relationship between Academic Mobbing and Meaningful Work in Universities
Authors: KESKİN ÇAKI Aslıhan , EROL Evrim
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to examine the relationship between academic mobbing and meaningful work according to the views of academics. The research sample of the study consists of 489 academicians working at various state universities in Turkey. Research data were collected through e-mail using mobbing and meaningful work scales. The t-test was used for pairwise comparisons between variables. One-way ANOVA was preferred in triple or more comparisons. Pearson correlation test was used to reveal the relationship between academic mobbing and meaningful work. Also, regression analysis was used to determine whether academic mobbing predicts meaningful work. According to the results of the research, while the academics found their professions to be moderately-high-level meaningful, they stated that they perceived academic mobbing at a low level. It was observed that there were differences in the high motivation dimension of the meaningful work according to the gender variable and that there were differences between the views of male and female academicians in all dimensions of academic mobbing, except for the dimension of attacks on social relations. According to the gender variable, it was observed that there were differences between the opinions of female and male academics in the high motivation dimension of meaningful work and in all dimensions of academic mobbing except the dimension of attacks on social relations. According to the title variable, it was found that academicians with a high title in all dimensions, except for high motivation, found their works more meaningful. Still, the perception of academic mobbing did not differ according to the title. In addition, it was found that there is a significant and negative relationship between academic mobbing and meaningful work. What is more, academic mobbing was found to predict meaningful work. Based on these results, some suggestions have been made for practitioners and researchers conducting similar studies.
Bilgisayar ve Öğretim Teknolojileri Alanına İlişkin Kavramsal Eğilimin Sempozyum Bildirileri Çerçevesinde Belirlenmesi: Metin Madenciliği Yöntemi
Authors: ERDOĞDU Fatih , GÖKOĞLU Seyfullah
Published: December 2022

Teknolojide yaşanan gelişmeler eğitim alanında birtakım dönüşümlere yol açmıştır. Bu dönüşümün en önemli yansıması da teknolojinin eğitsel amaçlı olacak şekilde nasıl daha sistemli, planlı ve etik bir şekilde kullanılması gerektiğidir. Bu bağlam çerçevesinde araştırmanın amacı, metin madenciliği kullanılarak 2007-2021 tarihleri arasında gerçekleştirilen Bilgisayar ve Öğretim Teknolojileri Sempozyumlarında sunulan bildiri özetlerinin analiz edilip kavramsal trendin ortaya çıkarılmasını sağlamaktır. Araştırma kapsamında 3145 bildiri özeti metin madenciliği tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda kavram haritaları, öne çıkan kavramlar ve kavramlar arası ilişki düzeyi tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, her dönemde uzaktan eğitim alanının yoğunlukla araştırma konusu olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, sempozyumun gerçekleştiği ilk beş yılda araştırmaların ilköğretim seviyesine odaklandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. İkinci beş yılda ise öğretmen adaylarına yönelik çalışmaların yoğun olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Son beş yıllık süreçte ise öğretmenlere yönelik çalışmaların yoğunlaştığı görülmekle birlikte programlama ve dijital oyun konularına ilişkin kavramların da öne çıktığı görülmüştür.
La vida cotidiana de los terapeutas del lago Mareotis
Authors: Cardoso Bueno Diego Andrés
Published: December 2022

Los terapeutas constituyen una comunidad ascética judía, integrada por hombres y mujeres, y establecida junto al lago Mareotis a las afueras de Alejandría. Según afirma Filón en su tratado De vita contemplativa, su existencia estaba centrada en el estudio, la exégesis de textos sagrados y en la meditación y reflexión. También dedican una parte de su tiempo a la confección de textos, himnos y composiciones diversas dedicadas al Ser. Retirados del mundo en su humilde poblado llevando una cotidianidad sencilla y recoleta, componen un modelo de congregación consagrada a la vida contemplativa y al servicio de Dios.
Introducing Greek Alchemy to Christianity
Authors: Carlotta Vincenzo
Published: December 2022

One of the most noticeable features distinguishing Byzantine works on alchemy from the earlier Greco-Egyptian alchemical tradition is the widespread presence of Christian prayers and direct references to specifically Christian ideas and beliefs. By focusing on Stephanus’s Lessons (7th cent.), the first alchemical work including extensive references to Christianity, the paper will explore how alchemy was Christianised in the early Byzantine period. The first part of this study will analyse the strategies adopted by the author of the Lessons to frame alchemy as a Christianised discipline aiming at discovering the divine principle hidden in the natural world. In the second part, the limitations of this process of Christianisation of alchemy will be pointed out by examining if and to what extent specifically Christian ideas were included in Stephanus’ treatment of alchemy and its operations, and if the introduction of a Christianised framework into an alchemical work entailed the exclusion of previous non-Christian alchemical ideas. The results of this twofold analysis will show the complexity and inextricable tensions of the process of Christianisation undergone by the alchemical discipline when it started to be practiced in the socio-cultural context of the Byzantine world.
Algunos ejemplos recientes sobre la integración de la perspectiva de género en la interpretación de las normas de Seguridad Social
Authors: Blasco Jover Carolina 
Published: December 2022

Conocidos son los estragos que causa la maternidad en la carrera profesional, pero también prestacional de las mujeres. En lógica consecuencia y a raíz de la interrelación que existe entre el ámbito laboral y el de la Seguridad Social, las asimetrías, perjuicios y patrones estereotipados por razón de género que se observan en el ámbito de la relación individual de trabajo tienen su reflejo en el campo de la Seguridad Social, siendo del todo punto necesaria o bien la intervención legislativa para corregir esta debilidad del sistema o bien la intervención judicial para acometer una interpretación transformadora o rupturista que integre la perspectiva de género correctora del Derecho en su aplicación e interpretación proyectada al caso. En este trabajo, se pretende dar cuenta de forma crítica de los argumentos que, a nivel judicial, se han ofrecido para interpretar, bajo la lupa del género, una serie de artículos de la Ley General de Seguridad Social, concretamente, el art. 163 (incompatibilidad de pensiones en el mismo régimen), el art. 183 LGSS (prestación por el cuidado corresponsable del lactante) y el art. 235 LGSS (períodos de cotización asimilados por parto).
Revocation of Art. 305 of the Military Criminal Process Code in front of the Constitutional Guarantee of the right to silence
Authors: Guimarães Teixeira Rocha Maria Elizabeth
Published: December 2022

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Bases de un derecho al debido proceso tecnológico
Authors: Asís Pulido Miguel de
Published: December 2022

En este trabajo se lleva a cabo un estudio filosófico-jurídico del derecho al debido proceso reconocido en el artículo 24 de la Constitución Española, a fin de adaptarlo a la Era algorítmica. Para la consecución de este objetivo, el trabajo se divide en tres puntos. En el primero se hará un repaso por la historia y la fundamentación jurídica del debido proceso en el sistema jurídico español. En el segundo se considerarán las garantías y los principios que habrían de conformar un derecho al debido proceso tecnológico, derecho necesario en esta nuestra Era algorítmica. Por último, a modo de conclusión, se adelantará una propuesta de inclusión constitucional de los principios y garantías tecnológicas descritas
Incorporación del concepto “interseccionalidad” en la deliberación de normas constitucionales en Chile
Authors: Villalobos Fuentes Viviana
Published: December 2022

Este artículo presenta un análisis teórico de la incorporación del concepto de interseccionalidad en el discurso jurídico, para posteriormente, adentrarse al estudio de las iniciativas de norma constitucional que buscan consagrarlo en la propuesta de nueva Constitución de Chile.
Modelo de laicidad en Chile y Perú y reforma constitucional. La neutralidad estatal como garantía de igualdad,
Authors: Adrianzén Olivos María Esperanza
Published: December 2022

En un contexto de reformas constitucionales en Chile, y una puesta en agenda aún incierta en Perú, se reafirma que el principio de neutralidad ante la diversidad religiosa tiene una conexión necesaria con la igualdad y no discriminación. Por ello, atendiendo a la evolución social en relación con las cifras de creencia e increencia en ambos países, corresponde reflexionar acerca de la consagración expresa del modelo del Estado laico para fortalecer la obligación estatal de dar un trato igual a los titulares del derecho a la libertad religiosa.
Quesionnarie “Professional Path Planning” as A Tool of Scientic and Applied Researches
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Prokhorova Maria V. , Savicheva Anastasia V. ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
Published: December 2022

The survey “Planning a professional path”, assigned to assess optants’ professional plans, is presented in the article. The projective technique can be used both in conducting scientific research aimed at developing an up-to-date professional periodization, and in a situation of professional consulting. The questionnaire allows accomplishing a range of applied tasks: identify the expected duration of optants’ professional path; forecast key events of the occupational way, that reflect optants’ career orientations; determine optants’ ideas about acquired competencies; diagnose sense-making motives at each stage of the professional way. Approbation of the questionnaire was carried out on a sample of university students (n1 = 123) and senior pupils (n2 = 84). While designing the questionnaire, the authors relied on the B.N. Ryzhov’s system periodization, the generational theory by W. Strauss and N. Howe; V.E. Orel’s ideas about the psychological mechanisms of vocational choice; a synergetic approach to research on professional self-determination by V.A. Tolochek; projective approach and biographical method, designed by A.A. Kronik. The authors disclose the procedure of conducting and the survey structure, attach the blank with instructions, indicative keys for processing respondents’ answers. The description contains the most frequent questions of optants regarding completion of the questionnaire and the answers to them, as well as an example of a qualitative analysis of the optants’ professional plan.