bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Meaning of Toxic Relationship Communication for Teenagers
Authors: Zikri Zikri Fachrul Nurhadi , Salamah Ummu , Febrina R. Ismira , Azni Ensa Agnia
Published: August 2024

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of the rise of toxic relationships in romantic relationships among teenagers. This results in depression, suicide attempts due to excessive pressure from the perpetrator. Komnas Perempuan's annual records for 2022 contain 3,528 data on cases of violence in romantic relationships. The aim of this research is to explain the motives, experiences and meaning of toxic relationship communication in romantic relationships for teenagers in Garut Regency. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Phenomenological theory becomes the scalpel in this research to obtain an explanation for the phenomenon of toxic relationships. Data collection techniques through participant observation, in-depth interviews, literature study and documentation. The data analysis techniques in this research are data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that the motives for toxic relationships in romantic relationships vary, starting from internal factors such as obsession, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), excessive disclosure and external factors such as the surrounding environment and the presence of an ex-lover in a new relationship. The experiences of toxic relationships that many people experience are verbal and nonverbal violence, mild depression to severe depression, trauma, hampered personal development and loss of confidence in having new relationships with other people. The communication meaning of a toxic relationship is one-way communication, a relationship that hurts each other, does not have good expectations from the romantic relationship that is being carried out and the relationship is dominated by only one party.
COMPORTAMENTO REPRODUTIVO, COLETA DE SÊMEN E INSEMINAÇÃO ARTIFICIAL EM CODORNAS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Barbosa Nayra de Paula Montijo de Oliveira , Silva Felipe Gomes da , Ferreira Fabiana , Crocomo Letícia Ferrari
Published: August 2024

Desenvolvida na década de 50, a inseminação artificial (IA) é comumente utilizada em galos, perus e aves em extinção, mas não é uma técnica rotineira em codornas. A ausência de diluente específico para a espécie, as dificuldades atreladas à coleta e análise do sêmen e a falta de informações relacionadas à concentração espermática, dose inseminante, proporção sêmen:diluente e profundidade de deposição do sêmen para a IA, consistem em entraves ao progresso e sucesso da técnica. Entretanto, mesmo com esses entraves, alguns estudos demostram que a fertilidade obtida através da IA em codornas com sêmen fresco pode chegar a 81,4% quando realizada 3 inseminações a cada 3 dias na mesma fêmea. Além disso, embora menos usual, evidências indicam que a taxa de fertilidade com sêmen refrigerado pode alcançar 37,07%. Sendo assim, nesta revisão, foram compiladas informações relacionadas ao comportamento reprodutivo, aos diferentes métodos de coleta de sêmen e aos avanços na técnica da inseminação artificial em codornas com intuito de possibilitar melhor compreensão.
REFLEXO DA HIPERTENSÃO E DIABETES NA OCORRÊNCIA DE LESÕES NÃO TRAUMÁTICAS DE PACIENTES ATENDIDOS EM UM AMBULATÓRIO DE FERIDAS
Authors: Mola Rachel , Aguirre Victória Campos de Souza Plasencia , Santos Thainara Fernanda Alves dos , Ferreira Jessica Leticia Rodrigues , Menezes Sara Beatriz Moura de , Dias Lara Alcântara Sampaio , Sá Rosimeire Alves de , Batista Lisiane Brito do Nascimento , Góis Amanda Regina da Silva , Fernandes Flávia Emília Cavalcante Valença
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados à ocorrência de lesões de pacientes atendidos em um ambulatório de feridas. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal, desenvolvido no Ambulatório de Feridas da Policlínica do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, localizado no município de Petrolina, Pernambuco. A pesquisa integra o projeto intitulado “Ambulatório de feridas como campo de conhecimentos e práticas na formação de acadêmicos de enfermagem”. Os dados foram coletados por amostragem do tipo não probabilística, no período de novembro de 2021 a fevereiro de 2022, por meio da aplicação de um instrumento confeccionado pelos pesquisadores, contendo informações sociodemográficas e clínicas. Foram incluídos no estudo, os pacientes atendidos no ambulatório, com lesão cutânea de qualquer etiologia, de ambos os sexos e maiores de 18 anos. A coleta em loco foi realizada por sete pesquisadores previamente treinados, seguindo um cronograma em consonância com o serviço. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída por 45 pacientes e, após análise de dados sociodemográficos e clínicos, sobressaiu-se a presença de Hipertensão e Diabetes Mellitus nas lesões não traumáticas quando comparado aos pacientes de lesões traumáticas. Apresentou-se uma diferença significativa nos itens idade e classificação da dor, relacionando-os a uma maior média dessas características nos pacientes com lesões não traumáticas se comparado às lesões traumáticas. Conclusão: Destarte, compreende-se que a Diabetes e Hipertensão são fatores relacionados à ocorrência de lesões de pele nos pacientes atendidos no ambulatório em questão, paralelo a isso, há uma diferença considerável dessas comorbidades nas lesões não traumáticas, se comparado às traumáticas.
A RELEVÂNCIA DO ENFERMEIRO PALIATIVISTA NA UTI PEDIÁTRICA VALORIZANDO A INTERAÇÃO ENTRE A FAMÍLIA E A CRIANÇA EM PROCESSO QUE LEVA A TERMINALIDADE DE VIDA
Authors: Rodrigues Kenia Rodrigues , Santos Josiane Basílio dos , Silva Márcia Maria Rodrigues da
Published: August 2024

Este estudo propõe uma reflexão sobre término da vida e medo da morte, muito presente no cotidiano das instituições hospitalares, em especial no âmbito das Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). A morte é frequente no espaço hospitalar e há certo despreparo dos profissionais para enfrentá-la e lidar com a dor e o sofrimento. A vivência da equipe de enfermagem em UTI Pediátrica não é suficiente para aceitar a morte de uma criança, que gera sentimentos como culpa, fracasso e negação da morte. Pois essa proximidade com a morte pode trazer angústias e minar a capacidade de uma pessoa suportar um diagnóstico irreversível. Os cuidados paliativos surgiram como uma modalidade terapêutica que tem por filosofia melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes e das famílias no enfrentamento de doenças que ameaçam a vida, por meio da prevenção e alívio dos sofrimentos físicos, psicossociais e espirituais. Já que não há possibilidade de cura, resta ao paciente e à família receber todos os cuidados necessários na fase da terminalidade. Este artigo bibliográfico, de caráter descritivo e exploratório, tem por objetivo abordar a importância da atuação do enfermeiro paliativista na UTI Pediátrica, valorizando a interação entre a família e a criança em processo que leva à terminalidade de vida. Já nos objetivos específicos, refletirmos sobre a vivência do enfermeiro no acompanhamento da morte em UTI Pediátrica; descrevemos o processo desgastante morte/morrer para quem cuida e como para quem é cuidado; e descrevemos a importância dos cuidados paliativos como uma ação mais humanizada. Ao fim do artigo, observou-se que é imprescindível para o paciente, assim como para seus familiares, proporcionar o suporte em prol de um cuidado humanizado a esses sujeitos, buscando uma melhor qualidade de vida diante desse quadro que é carregado de medos, incertezas e angústias por estarem diante de uma doença terminal.
DA COR À FORMA: A INVISIBILIDADE DO CORPO NEGRO NO DISCURSO PSICANALÍTICO
Authors: Vieira Jennifer , Marsillac Ana Lúcia Mandelli de
Published: August 2024

Desde o surgimento da psicanálise, a partir da escuta das histéricas por Freud, o corpo tem se apresentado como um furo no saber. Esse que é suporte do outro é, fundamentalmente, permeado pelo discurso, o qual permite a criação do inconsciente e da vida psíquica. A partir dos aportes da psicanálise, o presente trabalho debruçou-se sobre as repercussões psíquicas geradas na relação do corpo negro com o laço social, sendo esse advindo de um processo social, cultural e histórico. Foram analisadas, por meio da revisão bibliográfica integrativa e do método da psicanálise (leitura flutuante e relação transferencial com o tema), três obras que exploravam as interfaces entre o corpo negro e o saber psicanalítico, essas tratando-se de artigos de livre acesso, publicados entre 2018 a 2022. A partir da ideia de imagem, esses corpos foram ganhando cor e forma, o que nos leva a debater sobre a invisibilidade deles nesse campo teórico e a pertinência dos conhecimentos da psicanálise a essa parcela da população. Abre-se uma brecha para pensarmos sobre a função política da formação e da prática profissional do analista e do impacto da psicanálise no laço social, como elemento na composição da cultura, que insiste em recalcar seu próprio sintoma social: o racismo.
CENSURA NA BIBLIOTECA CENTRAL DA UNIVERSIDADE BRASÍLIA: O CASO DOS LIVROS DE DIREITOS HUMANOS
Authors: Araujo Kathryn Cardim
Published: August 2024

Em 2018, obras danificadas propositalmente foram localizadas por servidores responsáveis pela circulação de materiais bibliográficos da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Os livros eram sobre o fim da ditadura militar e a luta de direitos humanos. O objetivo do relato de experiência é investigar de como a censura influenciou a formação de acervo da UnB. O trabalho é baseado em pesquisa bibliográfica sobre o assunto e nos depoimentos dos profissionais que identificaram as obras danificadas em 2018. Conclui-se que o ato de vandalismo foi uma manifestação de intolerância e insatisfação com o estabelecimento da democracia. Trata-se também de uma tentativa de restrição de acesso à informação, ao impedir que outros usuários acessem as obras. Destaca-se o papel do bibliotecário em defender e promover os direitos humanos. Além de identificar tentativas de restrição de acesso à informação, seja essa restrição feita pelos seus gestores, governantes ou usuários.
SUBPRODUTOS DA AGROINDÚSTRIA NA ALIMENTAÇÃO DE VACAS LEITEIRAS: PRODUÇÃO E QUALIDADE DO LEITE
Authors: Vieira Ana Vitória dos Santos , Moura Claudete Maria da Silva , Lima Juliana dos Santos , Gois Glayciane Costa
Published: August 2024

A alimentação animal deve ser constituída por uma parte do volumoso (oferecida à vontade para o animal) e outra do concentrado (com fornecimento limitado e de acordo com o objetivo do produtor). Geralmente o volumoso acaba sendo o ingrediente mais barato da ração total, já os grãos que compõem o concentrado muitas vezes estão acima de 70%, sobretudo no Brasil, onde a relação onde o preço do leite e do grão mostra-se de forma desvantajosa. Contudo algumas das alternativas para reduzir esses custos estão a utilização dos subprodutos da agroindústria, que tem se mostrado uma ótima opção na formulação de dietas para bovinos. Nessa revisão será abordado os principais subprodutos da agroindústria utilizados na alimentação de vacas leiteiras e como estes atuam na produção e qualidade nutricional do leite.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL E SUSTENTABILIDADE EM CURSOS DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO LATO SENSU COM ENFOQUE NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Miranda M. L. D. , Araujo E. R.
Published: August 2024

Este capítulo de livro tem como objetivo investigar a inserção da “Educação Ambiental & Sustentabilidade” em cursos de Pós-graduação lato sensu brasileiros voltados para a formação de professores na área de Educação Ambiental (EA). O capítulo destaca que as práticas sociais e a sustentabilidade ambiental devem ser fortemente abordadas em diferentes cursos de Pós-graduação lato sensu, principalmente naqueles em que o público principal são educadores. Em um contexto duramente marcado pela degradação permanente do meio ambiente e do seu ecossistemas, é necessária uma articulação entre a construção de sentidos sobre a educação ambiental e a formação continuada de professores. A dimensão ambiental configura-se crescentemente como uma questão que envolve um conjunto de atores do universo educativo, potencializando o engajamento dos diversos sistemas de conhecimento, a capacitação de profissionais e a comunidade em uma perspectiva interdisciplinar. Uma pauta mundialmente debatida é sobre a “EA para a Sustentabilidade”, que visa integrar os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) de maneira prática e significativa na formação dos estudantes em diferentes níveis de ensino. Este capítulo retrata essa abordagem, que busca não apenas transmitir conhecimentos sobre questões ambientais, mas também fomentar atitudes e práticas que promovam a sustentabilidade. Ao alinhar os ODS com a educação ambiental, as unidades de ensino desempenham um papel fundamental na preparação de cidadãos conscientes e comprometidos com a construção de um futuro mais equitativo, resiliente e ambientalmente saudável. Nesse aspecto, as Pós-graduações lato sensu podem e devem contribuir para esses objetivos globais. Portanto, o capítulo pretende-se examinar como as Pós-graduações lato sensu brasileiras, voltadas para a formação de professores, incorporam os ODS em seus currículos formativos e como elas contribuem para a conscientização dos estudantes sobre questões ambientais e sua capacidade de promover a sustentabilidade.
Insulin Resistance and Impaired Insulin Secretion Predict Incident Diabetes: A Statistical Matching Application to the Two Korean Nationwide, Population-Representative Cohorts
Authors: Jo Hyemin , Ahn Soyeon , Ohn Jung Hun , Shin Cheol Min , Ji Eunjeong , Kim Donggil , Jung Sung Jae , Lee Joongyub
Published: August 2024

Background: To evaluate whether insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion are useful predictors of incident diabetes in Koreans using nationwide population-representative data to enhance data privacy.Methods: This study analyzed the data of individuals without diabetes aged >40 years from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2007–2010 and 2015 and the National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort (NHIS-HEALS). Owing to privacy concerns, these databases cannot be linked using direct identifiers. Therefore, we generated 10 synthetic datasets, followed by statistical matching with the NHIS-HEALS. Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β) were used as indicators of insulin resistance and insulin secretory function, respectively, and diabetes onset was captured in NHIS-HEALS.Results: A median of 4,580 (range, 4,463 to 4,761) adults were included in the analyses after statistical matching of 10 synthetic KNHANES and NHIS-HEALS datasets. During a mean follow-up duration of 5.8 years, a median of 4.7% (range, 4.3% to 5.0%) of the participants developed diabetes. Compared to the reference low–HOMA-IR/high–HOMA-β group, the high–HOMA-IR/low– HOMA-β group had the highest risk of diabetes, followed by high–HOMA-IR/high–HOMA-β group and low–HOMA-IR/low– HOMA-β group (median adjusted hazard ratio [ranges]: 3.36 [1.86 to 6.05], 1.81 [1.01 to 3.22], and 1.68 [0.93 to 3.04], respectively).Conclusion: Insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion are robust predictors of diabetes in the Korean population. A retrospective cohort constructed by combining cross-sectional synthetic and longitudinal claims-based cohort data through statistical matching may be a reliable resource for studying the natural history of diabetes.
Impacto del repase en la cosecha principal de café
Authors: Constantino Luis Miguel , Benavides Pablo
Published: August 2024

Los frutos brocados de café que se quedan en el árbol y en el suelo después de la cosecha se convierten en el lugar de reproducción y fuente de dispersión de la broca. Por esta razón es importante realizar un buen repase, recogiendo los frutos secos, sobremaduros y maduros del árbol y del suelo al finalizar las cosechas, principal y de mitaca, para proteger los frutos en formación. Esta labor deberá ser más rigurosa en las zonas cafeteras de mayor vulnerabilidad a la broca, como aquellas que presentan temperaturas promedio anuales mayores a 21ºC y altitudes bajas, especialmente durante los eventos climáticos El Niño.
¿Cómo se dispersa la broca en los cafetales de Colombia?
Authors: Gil-Palacio Zulma , Benavides Pablo
Published: August 2024

La oferta permanente de frutos, la continuidad de la caficultura y las temperaturas medias mayores a 21°C son condiciones ideales para que la broca del café, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari), se reproduzca y desarrolle en algunas regiones de Colombia. Dadas estas condiciones, es esencial conocer cómo ocurre la dispersión de este insecto para evitar que colonice nuevas áreas. El objetivo es mantener la broca del café a niveles de poblaciones bajos para que no cause daños económicos.
Evaluating Educationists’ Andragogical Strategies for Teaching Numeracy: A Case Study of the Kwazulu-Natal Adult Correctional Centre Classroom
Authors: Mbatha Siphelele
Published: August 2024

The paper sought to evaluate correctional centre educationists’ numeracy and andragogical practices. From the interpretivist epistemological stance, qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations to address the question: What are the andragogical numeracy strategies employed by correctional centre educationists in adult correctional centre classrooms? The qualitative data, which was collected through semi-structured interviews with four purposively sampled educationists from one correctional centre facility in KwaZulu-Natal was analysed thematically, through the Andragogical theoretical lens. The findings revealed that correctional centre educationists use the teacher-centred approach, and baulk at taking into cognisance the self-direction of adult offenders in the correctional centre mathematics classroom. Furthermore, the study discovered that the six principles of andragogy are not sufficiently considered in the teaching of basic numeracy in correctional centre classrooms because of contextual delimitations. Again, the language through which basic counting is taught is adult offenders’ second language.The researcher subsequently proposed the model for teaching basic counting in correctional centres, which is cemented on the principles of andragogy, inquiry-based numeracy learning and home language instruction. The study arguably contributes to academic scholarship in a three-fold way; firstly by developing numeracy and basic counting skills within the context of correctional centre classrooms; secondly by advocating for the perversion of indigenous languages into the adult learning and teaching spaces and thirdly by developing the teaching strategies pertinent for adult education.

Keywords: Andragogical Strategies, Correctional Centre Educationists, Basic Counting, Adult Offenders, Correctional Centre Classrooms.
Taxonomy and phylogeny of Auriculariales (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) with descriptions of four new species from south-western China
Authors: Dong Junhong , Zhu Yonggao , Qian Chengbin , Zhao Changlin
Published: August 2024

The wood-inhabiting fungi play an integral role in wood degradation and the cycle of matter in the ecological system. They are considered as the “key player” in wood decomposition, because of their ability to produce lignocellulosic enzymes that break down woody lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose. In the present study, four new wood-inhabiting fungal species, Adustochaete albomarginata, Ad. punctata, Alloexidiopsis grandinea and Al. xantha collected from southern China, are proposed, based on a combination of morphological features and molecular evidence. Adustochaete albomarginata is characterised by resupinate basidiomata with cream to buff, a smooth, cracked, hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and subcylindrical to allantoid basidiospores (12–17.5 × 6.5–9 µm). Adustochaete punctata is characterised by resupinate basidiomata with cream, a smooth, punctate hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and subcylindrical to allantoid basidiospores (13.5–18 × 6–8.2 µm). Alloexidiopsis grandinea is characterised by resupinate basidiomata with buff to slightly yellowish, a grandinioid hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and allantoid basidiospores (10–12.3 × 5–5.8 µm). Additionally, Alloexidiopsis xantha is characterised by resupinate basidiomata with cream to slightly buff, a smooth hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and subcylindrical to allantoid basidiospores measuring 20–24 × 5–6.2 µm. Sequences of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and the large subunit (nrLSU) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA) markers of the studied samples were generated. Phylogenetic analyses were performed with the Maximum Likelihood, Maximum Parsimony and Bayesian Inference methods. The phylogram, based on the ITS+nLSU rDNA gene regions, revealed that four new species were assigned to the genera Adustochaete and Alloexidiopsis within the order Auriculariales, individually. The phylogenetic tree inferred from the ITS sequences highlighted that Ad. albomarginata was retrieved as a sister to Ad. yunnanensis and the species Ad. punctata was sister to Ad. rava. The topology, based on the ITS sequences, showed that Al. grandinea was retrieved as a sister to Al. schistacea and the taxon Al. xantha formed a monophyletic lineage. Furthermore, two identification keys to Adustochaete and Alloexidiopsis worldwide are provided.
Testing a trapping protocol for generic surveillance of wood-boring beetles in heterogeneous landscapes
Authors: Santoiemma Giacomo , Battisti Andrea , Courtin Claudine , Curletti Gianfranco , Faccoli Massimo , Feddern Nina , Francese Joseph A. , Franzen Emily K. L. , Giannone Filippo , Gossner Martin M. , Kostanowicz Chantelle , Marchioro Matteo , Nardi Davide , Ray Ann M. , Roques Alain , Sweeney Jon , Van Rooyen Kate , Webster Vincent , Rassati Davide
Published: August 2024

Baited traps are a basic component of both specific and generic surveillance programs targeting wood-boring beetles at risk of introduction to new habitats because of global trade. Among the numerous protocols developed over the years for generic surveillance of longhorn beetles, jewel beetles, and bark and ambrosia beetles is the simultaneous use of black multi-funnel traps set up in the understory and green multi-funnel traps set up in the canopy of forested areas surrounding ports and other entry points. These traps are commonly baited with multi-lure blends of pheromones and host volatiles. In this study, we tested this trapping protocol in areas surrounding eight entry points located in Europe and North America to determine: i) the relative performance of black-understory traps and green-canopy traps among the targeted taxa; and ii) whether the dissimilarity among communities of beetles collected by the understory vs. canopy traps was affected by taxon and amount of forest cover in the traps’ surroundings. A total of 96,963 individuals belonging to 358 species of wood-boring beetles were collected, including 21 non-native species. Black-understory multi-funnel traps were generally more efficient than green-canopy multi-funnel traps for detecting longhorn beetles and bark and ambrosia beetles, whereas the opposite trend was observed for jewel beetles. Differences between beetle communities caught in black-understory and green-canopy traps were mainly attributed to differences in species richness in jewel beetles, while both differences in species richness and species turnover contributed to the dissimilarity between communities of longhorn beetles and bark and ambrosia beetle. The difference in the number of jewel beetle species caught by the two trapping methodologies decreased with increasing forest cover, whereas species turnover increased when moving from an urban-dominated to a forest-dominated landscape. Overall, these results suggest that the simultaneous use of both black-understory and green-canopy multi-funnel traps can be considered a very efficient approach for generic surveillance of longhorn beetles, jewel beetles and bark and ambrosia beetles in both urban-dominated and forest-dominated areas surrounding entry points.
Effect of abatacept versus conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease
Authors: Lee Kyung-Ann , Kim Bo Young , Kim Sung Soo , Cheon Yun Hong , Lee Sang-Il , Kim Sang-Hyon , Jung Jae Hyun , Kim Geun-Tae , Hur Jin-Wuk , Lee Myeung-Su , Kim Yun Sung , Hong Seung-Jae , Park Suyeon , Kim Hyun-Sook
Published: August 2024

Background/Aims: To compare the effects of abatacept and conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) on the progression and development of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).Methods: This multi-center retrospective study included RA patients receiving abatacept or csDMARDs who underwent at least two pulmonary function tests and/or chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT). We compared the following outcomes between the groups: progression of RA-ILD, development of new ILD in RA patients without ILD at baseline, 28-joint Disease Activity Score with the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (DAS28-ESR), and safety. Longitudinal changes were compared between the groups by using a generalized estimating equation.Results: The study included 123 patients who were treated with abatacept (n = 59) or csDMARDs (n = 64). Nineteen (32.2%) and 38 (59.4%) patients treated with abatacept and csDMARDs, respectively, presented with RA-ILD at baseline. Newly developed ILD occurred in one patient receiving triple csDMARDs for 32 months. Among patients with RA-ILD at baseline, ILD progressed in 21.1% of cases treated with abatacept and 34.2% of cases treated with csDMARDs during a median 21-month follow-up. Longitudinal changes in forced vital capacity and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide were comparable between the two groups. However, the abatacept group showed a more significant decrease in DAS28-ESR and glucocorticoid doses than csDMARDs group during the follow-up. The safety of both regimens was comparable.Conclusions: Abatacept and csDMARDs showed comparable effects on the development and stabilization of RA-ILD. Nevertheless, compared to csDMARDs, abatacept demonstrated a significant improvement in disease activity and led to reduced glucocorticoid use.
Perception of fecal microbiota transplantation in patients with ulcerative colitis in Korea: a KASID multicenter study
Authors: Park Jebyung , Hong Sung Noh , Lee Hong Sub , Shin Jongbeom , Oh Eun Hye , Nam Kwangwoo , Seong Gyeol , Kim Hyun Gun , Kim Jin-Oh , Jeon Seong Ran ,   The Small Intestine Research Group and the Microbiome Research Group of the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (KASID)
Published: August 2024

Background/Aims: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising therapy for inducing and maintaining remission in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). However, FMT has not been approved for UC treatment in Korea. Our study aimed to investigate patient perceptions of FMT under the national medical policy.Methods: This was a prospective, multicenter study. Patients with UC ≥ 19 years of age were included. Patients were surveyed using 22 questions on FMT. Changes in perceptions of FMT before and after education were also compared.Results: A total of 210 patients with UC were enrolled. We found that 51.4% of the patients were unaware that FMT was an alternative treatment option for UC. After reading the educational materials on FMT, more patients were willing to undergo this procedure (27.1% vs. 46.7%; p < 0.001). The preferred fecal donor was the one recommended by a physician (41.0%), and the preferred transplantation method was the oral capsule (30.4%). A large proportion of patients (50.0%) reported that the national medical policy influenced their choice of FMT treatment. When patients felt severe disease activity, their willingness to undergo FMT increased (92.3% vs. 43.1%; p = 0.001).Conclusions: Education can increase preference for FMT in patients with UC. When patients have severe disease symptoms or their quality of life decreases their willingness to undergo FMT increases. Moreover, national medical policies may influence patient choices regarding FMT.
Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico
Authors: Díaz Molina Nathaly A. , Sosa Olivier José A. , Laines Canepa José R. , Silvan Rudy Solis , Figueiras Jaramillo Donato A.
Published: August 2024

The generation of large volumes of agricultural and agroindustrial waste in the state of Tabasco represents a significant waste management challenge. We aimed to determine the bioenergy potential of five types of biomasses: Banana rachis, coconut shell, cocoa pod husk, sugarcane bagasse, and palm kernel shell, generated in agricultural and agroindustrial processes. This research involved characterizing and evaluating the energy quality of these biomasses by determining their calorific values and assessing their viability as fuel alternative sources. Additionally, we explored these biomasses' calorific value potential to reduce the inadequate disposal of wastes, reduce environmental impact, and provide alternative uses for these materials, which are typically discarded or have limited added value in the southeast region. The yield of waste generation per amount of production was estimated, with cocoa pod husk biomass and sugarcane bagasse, banana rachis, coconut shell, and palm kernel shell generating 0.685, 0.283, 0.16, 0.135, and 0.0595 kg of biomass per kg of crop, respectively. The bioenergy potential was evaluated through direct measurements using a calorimeter bomb, and indirect measurements using stoichiometric calculations. Four stoichiometric methods based on predictive equations were employed to determine the energy content of the biomasses from their elemental composition (Dulong, Friedl, Channiwala, Boie). The biomasses with the highest calorific values were coconut shell and cocoa pod husk, with values of 16.47 ± 0.24 and 16.02 ± 1.54 MJ/kg, respectively. Moreover, banana rachis had the lowest calorific value at 13.68 ± 3.22 MJ/kg. The calorific values of the sugarcane bagasse and palm kernel shell were 13.91 ± 0.98 and 15.29 ± 1.02, respectively. The factorial experimental design and statistical analysis revealed trends and magnitudes in the evaluation of energy determination methods and types of waste. The predictive equation of Dulong showed the highest similarity to the experimental values, especially for coconut shell (16.02 ± 0.08 MJ/kg). The metal content in biomasses such as palm kernel shell and coconut shell were below the limits established in ISO 17225:2014. Finally, our results indicated that coconut shell has superior characteristics for potential use as an alternative fuel, whereas banana rachis requires exploring alternative utilization options.
The altered Hermite matrix: implications and ramifications
Authors: Kizilaslan Gonca
Published: August 2024

Matrix theory is essential for addressing practical problems and executing computational tasks. Matrices related to Hermite polynomials are essential due to their applications in quantum mechanics, numerical analysis, probability, and signal processing. Their orthogonality, recurrence relations, and spectral properties make them a valuable tool for both theoretical research and practical applications. From a different perspective, we introduced a variant of the Hermite matrix that incorporates triple factorials and demonstrated that this matrix satisfies various properties. By utilizing effective matrix algebra techniques, various algebraic properties of this matrix have been determined, including the product formula, inverse matrix and eigenvalues. Additionally, we extended this matrix to a more generalized form and derived several identities.
How Technology Is Revolutionizing the Bleisure Experiences of Tourists in Malaysia
Authors: Islam Md. Tariqul , Kumar Jeetesh , Konar Rupam
Published: August 2024

This study explores the synergy between technology and bleisure tourism in Malaysia, investigating their combined impact on enriching travel experiences. The chapter aims to uncover insights and implications for the future of bleisure tourism in Malaysia by examining technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and emerging trends. Findings reveal that technology has democratised travel, making it more accessible and personalised, while sustainability initiatives have promoted responsible tourism practices and environmental conservation. Moreover, emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence offer innovative ways for tourists to engage with destinations and cultural attractions. The study highlights the importance of continued research and collaboration in driving innovation and sustainability in the bleisure tourism industry, positioning Malaysia as a destination for tourists seeking memorable, responsible, and technologically enhanced experiences.
Mobile Apps for Enhanced Bleisure Tourism Experiences
Authors: Mohanty Priyakrushna , Choudhury Rashmiranjan , Ranga Indu , Nagarjuna G.
Published: August 2024

Mobile applications play a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing bleisure travel experiences. These apps offer solutions for communication, itinerary planning, transportation booking, and leisure discovery, reflecting the evolving expectations of modern travelers for efficiency, flexibility, and customized experiences. Despite their benefits, challenges such as data privacy concerns and information overload persist. Looking ahead, the future of bleisure travel is poised for further transformation through advances in mobile technology, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence. However, a research gap exists in understanding the full spectrum of mobile apps catering to bleisure tourists' needs. This chapter aims to address this gap by classifying mobile apps for bleisure tourism, exploring their advantages, and identifying challenges and opportunities for innovation. By doing so, it seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of mobile technology in shaping the landscape of bleisure tourism in the digital age.
Final assessment in teacher education: innovations for better learning experiences
Authors: Lopes Juliana Crespo , Bačová Veronika , Dědičová Marie , Scheithauerová Lenka
Published: August 2024

Learning assessment is an essential part of the educational process, and it is even more important when dealing with Teacher Education courses. Assessment procedures will be present throughout the future teaching career of students and, moreover, can be understood as another opportunity for knowledge construction, either in the preparation for exams or as practical experience. The educational practices of Teacher Education courses need to be in constant innovation to ensure that the educational quality extends to the schools. The present article brings the first findings of an Action Research in Education that aims to promote improvements in the final evaluation of a Pedagogy course. The text is structured in a reflexive-propositional dialogue of students and examiners' speeches with the scientific literature about the theme. In this first phase of the qualitative research, semi structured interviews were carried out with eight Pedagogy students and five examiners in the same course. The results identified two main issues: psychological suffering of students and lack of information about the final assessment. From that, changes in the assessment process of the course were put into practice to follow up the action research that, currently, is in the second moment of evaluation with students who are going through the final assessment with new practices.
O Lar Santa Rita no município de Dourados/MS: as origens do atendimento e a ‘etiqueta civilizatória’ (1965-1982)
Authors: Vargas Priscila Demeneghi da Silva , Sarat Magda
Published: August 2024

A história do abandono à infância e as iniciativas de atendimento a essa população que demanda assistência social e cuidado, vem desde séculos precedentes envolvendo diversas instituições, tanto religiosas como de Estado. Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar aspectos de uma entidade filantrópica e de acolhimento, desde a sua fundação, mostrando suas instalações, as características principais de sua organização estrutural, enfocando especialmente a primeira gestão do Lar Santa Rita, que compreendeu o período de 1965 a 1982, haja vista que a instituição tem uma longa trajetória e se configura, até o presente momento, como um espaço que recebe crianças com história de abandono. Faremos uma aproximação com a sociologia figuracional de Norbert Elias como referência teórica, para analisarmos as fontes e documentos institucionais representado por atas, diários, livros de matrícula, listas de crianças, livros de ponto de funcionários, convites, ofícios. Além disso, compõe o corpus documental quatro entrevistas com sujeitos que fizeram parte da história da instituição, dentro do recorte temporal elencado. Como resultados da pesquisa, inferimos que o Lar Santa Rita foi uma instituição necessária frente ao elevado número de crianças abandonadas na região, o que pode ser evidenciado na documentação analisada. A instituição teve como concepção, em diversos momentos, acolher, assistir, cuidar e ‘civilizar as crianças’ em torno de padrões, normas e uma etiqueta de comportamento que atendesse aos padrões da sociedade do seu tempo: o grupo financiou e dirigiu a instituição na sua primeira gestão, quais sejam, as mulheres douradenses pertencentes à ‘boa sociedade’ – as ‘damas da caridade’.
Nutrition knowledge and practice of midwives in Botswana
Authors: Masesane Anastacia , Dhlamini Thembekile , Nnyepi Maria , Mbhenyane Xikombiso
Published: August 2024

Background: The roles and responsibilities of midwives include providing adequate nutrition assessment, nutrition and health education, counselling, and support to pregnant women.Aim: This study aims to assess midwives’ nutrition knowledge and to what extent they integrate maternal nutrition in services provided at health facilities.Setting: This study included hospitals and clinics within the three selected districts in Botswana.Methods: A cross-sectional study design with an analytical component was employed. Direct observation through a checklist and a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire were used. Data were analysed using SPSS IBM version 26.Results: A sample of 102 midwives participated, resulting in a response rate of 82%. Most of the participants were females (89.2%). Maternal nutrition knowledge was found to be variable but decreased with midwives’ age. A statistically significant correlation coefficient of p  0.005 at r = –0.278 was observed between maternal nutrition knowledge and age. Similarly, there was a statistically significant negative correlation between maternal nutrition knowledge, practices and maternal nutrition course attended using Pearson correlation (r = –0.217 p  0.028).Conclusion: Midwives had adequate to variable but declining maternal nutrition knowledge and practices with age. There is a need to provide midwives with refresher courses, as their nutrition knowledge and practices were related with courses attended.Contribution: The study contributes to provide the literature concerning nutrition knowledge and practices of midwives. The results will assist in addressing the gaps encountered and lead to the improvement of maternal nutrition and pregnancy outcomes.
Radiography managers’ perceptions on skills required in public health institutes in Gauteng
Authors: Mopeli Joseph L. , Ramashia Portia N. , Hazell Lynne J.
Published: August 2024

Background: Management of radiography departments requires skilled and competent managers. This task becomes complex if there is no management development and collaborative performance monitoring.Aim: The study aimed to explore and describe the radiography managers’ perceptions regarding management training and skills required.Setting: The research was conducted in public health institutions of Gauteng, South Africa.Methods: Qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach was adopted, and a purposive sampling method was used to select twenty-three (23) managers from the radiography departments; however, data saturation guided the sample size. Data were collected through online focus group discussions (FGDs). Ethical approval was obtained through Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (MIRS) department, Higher Degrees Committee (HDC), Research Ethics Committee and Gauteng Department of Health Research Committees. Data trustworthiness was obtained through member checking, data verification and an independent coder to verify the accuracy of the data. Thematic data analysis method was used to analyse the data.Results: Five themes emerged from the thematic analysis and centred on: difficulties in transitioning into management, lack of management support, the need for postgraduate management qualification, coaching and mentoring and required skills for radiography managers.Conclusion: Public health institutions continuously face transitions in service delivery frameworks. This requires competent and skilled radiography managers to survive in this environment. The study revealed that new managers experience difficulties and require management support to succeed in their roles.Contribution: Awareness of managers developmental needs relative to the real-life dynamics of radiography management in Gauteng public health environment.
New home for early childhood development in the DBE: implications for ECD practitioners?
Authors: Matlala Lesedi S. , Molokwane Patrick
Published: August 2024

Background: Early childhood development (ECD) is pivotal in addressing educational inequality and reducing income disparities in South Africa. Government initiatives to integrate ECD into the education system underscore a positive trajectory.Aim: This study assesses the impact of relocating ECD to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in South Africa on practitioner employment. Specifically, it investigates the challenges ECD practitioners face concerning compliance with DBE norms and standards, including qualifications, professional body registration and adherence to educator conditions outlined by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC).Setting: The study is conducted in South Africa, focussing on Gauteng, to examine the ramifications of relocating ECD to the DBE.Methods: Conducted as a qualitative study, this research examines the potential implications for practitioner employment by conducting interviews with practitioners from both formal and informal settings.Results: The study indicates that the anticipated policy shift has created uncertainty regarding their employment status among ECD practitioners. This uncertainty may compound sectoral challenges, underscoring the urgent need for government intervention and support.Conclusion: Addressing the concerns highlighted by this study is imperative before the transition of the ECD sector to a new ministry in South Africa. Additionally, government initiatives to formalise informal ECD centres and broaden access to subsidies are crucial for enhancing sectoral performance.Contribution: This research sheds light on the challenges confronting ECD practitioners amid policy changes in South Africa, stressing the necessity of government backing in formalising the sector and bolstering subsidy accessibility for improved performance within the South African ECD landscape.
Transfusion management in two patients with anti-f antibodies – A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Basu Debapriya , Biswas Durba , Sinha Ayesha , Basheela Najla Haneefa , Chakrabarty Ritam , Datta Suvro Sankha
Published: August 2024

The anti-f antibody is rarely encountered in the immunohematology laboratory. It is against the compound antigen “ce” or “f.” The “f-”antigen is only expressed when both c and e alleles are present in the cis position on the same haplotype. Anti-f is a clinically significant antibody that can cause hemolytic transfusion reaction and hemolytic disease in fetuses and newborns. Herein, we report two cases of anti-f antibodies in a 12-year-old boy with a background of bicytopenia and in an 82-year-old male patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In the first case, it was an allo-anti-f associated with a warm type of autoantibody, and the second patient was suspected to have auto-anti-f. The direct antiglobulin test was positive in both cases. Both patients were transfused with c-antigen-negative compatible red cell units without any adverse reactions. This report highlighted the fact that units negative for the c-antigen are a more conservative choice for transfusion than units negative for the e-antigen as both c- and e-antigen-negative units are extremely difficult to find in the general population.
A cross-sectional study exploring factors affecting blood donation intentions and blood donation-related behavior of Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Clemente Benjie M. , Martin I Gregorio L.
Published: August 2024

CONTEXT:

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious public health concerns and scared potential blood donors to donate leading to the decline of blood supply.

AIMS:

Therefore, it is critical to identify current determinants that affect eligible donors to donate and save blood supply.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Using Google Forms, eligible blood donors from Metro Manila, aged 18–60 years, were surveyed via snowball sampling technique. Descriptive measures such as mean and standard deviation and Spearman correlation were utilized to draw the relationship between different variables that affect the donation intention of respondents.

RESULTS:

A total of 303 respondents gave consent and took part of the survey. The majority of the donor respondents are aged 18-30 years (64%.4), male (70.3%), donated blood more than a year ago (73.3%), and donate blood only when they get the chance (60.4%). For both donors and nondonors, trust toward blood collecting units (BCUs), reinforced by response efficacy and self-efficacy, positively correlates with their donation intention. On the other hand, perceived risk, anxiety, and response cost associated with donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a significant negative correlation toward blood donation intention.

CONCLUSIONS:

Response efficacy and self-efficacy, underpinned by organizational trust, play an essential role in donors’ intentions to donate blood. BCUs focusing on the maintenance of trust of potential donors, showing assurance to donors, and providing safety measures to minimize the threat of contracting COVID-19 during blood donation, may aid in ensuring a safe and secured blood supply throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.