bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metimazol kullanımı sonrası sarılık: Olgu sunumu
Authors: Ergin Mustafa
Published: April 2024

Hipertiroidi tedavisinde yer alan metimazol sonrası sık görülmemekle beraber kolestatik paternde karaciğer hasarı ve sarılık gelişebilmektedir. Nadiren ölümcül de olabilen bu durum ilaç kesilmesini takiben genellikle geri dönüşlü bir seyir gösterir. Hastaların yakın takibi ve destek tedavisi önemlidir. Metimazol ilişkili kolestatik veya miks (karışık) tip karaciğer hasarı gelişen hastalarda antitiroid ilaç yerine radyoaktif iyot veya cerrahi tedavi önerilmelidir. Bu raporda metimazol ilişkili miks tip karaciğer hasarı gelişmiş sarılıkla prezente olan bir olgu sunulmaktadır.
Ecosistemas de pagos digitales en América Latina y Caribe: fichas de países
Authors: Herrera Diego , López Sabater Verónica , Zárate Moreno Ana María
Published: April 2024

Los ecosistemas de pagos minoristas de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) son el resultado de décadas de construcción, que en los últimos años se han visto poblados con nuevos agentes, sujetos a nuevas reglas, dotados de nuevas capacidades y modernizados gracias a la tecnología. El propósito de este material es presentar el estado de los sistemas de pagos de bajo valor de 10 países de la región de manera sintética e identificar buenas prácticas y procesos de reforma susceptibles de contribuir a una mejora sustancial de la inclusión financiera y digital y, con ella, del desarrollo económico y social. La irrupción de innovaciones tanto de mercado como de política pública, y la acción decidida de las autoridades financieras y administraciones públicas, han facilitado que la población adopte la digitalización de sus pagos en la región, consolidándola como un referente para el mundo. Así, ALC cuenta con ejemplos emblemáticos de modernización de los sistemas de pagos de bajo valor bajo diferentes aproximaciones, como lo es PIX en Brasil, CoDi en México y avances recientes regulatorios y tecnológicos en países como Colombia.
Governança corporativa das empresas estatais com o advento da Lei 13.303/2016: um estudo de caso
Authors: Vieira Flávia Monaco , Pires Vanessa Martins , Finato Neiva Teresinha
Published: April 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar os impactos da Lei de Responsabilidade das Estatais (LRE) nas estruturas de governança corporativa do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA). Para atender esse objetivo, realizou-se uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, que incluiu análise documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas, sendo empregada a análise de conteúdo nos tratamentos dos dados. Como principais resultados, foi possível identificar que a instituição atende, em linhas gerais, aos requisitos previstos na LRE. Em relação ao processo de adequação, a estrutura de governança sofreu uma profunda transformação, que tais mudanças demandaram bastante trabalho e geraram stress, desconforto e medo.  Não houve resistência à mudança, embora existisse certo receio em relação à autonomia da gestão do HCPA.  Os entrevistados destacam maior profissionalização da estrutura organizacional após a adoção da LRE e melhoria na qualidade das informações geradas pelas áreas administrativo-financeiras. No entanto, alguns desafios permanecem, especialmente quanto aos treinamentos e comunicação dos resultados. Por fim, os resultados obtidos podem contribuir no processo de fortalecimento da governança corporativa das empresas públicas, ao discutir aspectos teóricos e práticos inerente ao processo de adequação à LRE.
A study on the development of eleventh grade students’ critical thinking skills and self-efficacy using active learning pedagogy with gamification
Authors: Supnoon Atchanaphong , Chonchaiya Ratchanikorn
Published: April 2024

The main objective of this research is to understand the development of the critical thinking skills and self-efficacy of eleventh grade students at a girls’ school in Bangkok by using classrooms implemented with active learning pedagogy through gamification on the topic of elementary counting principles. The study uses a mixed method pre-experiment research design, which also acquires in-depth data from interviews. The study involved 29 out of 182 students retrieved from cluster sampling. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean, percentage, and standard deviation. A t-test was chosen as the inferential statistic for data analysis. The results indicated that students’ critical thinking skills were improved (Sig. (1-tailed) 0.011 < 0.025), while self-efficacy remained unchanged (Sig. (2-tailed) 0.148 > 0.050). The in-depth data from the interviews suggests that the students’ self-efficacy did not develop because of the stress from their school life. As the findings revealed the effectiveness of active learning pedagogy with gamification toward critical thinking and self-efficacy, the use of this combined approach in schools and universities is recommended to promote the competencies needed in the 21st century. We also suggest further management of stressful academic environments, which will benefit both students and teachers. Furthermore, to obtain more practical data, a more specific context of self-efficacy and critical thinking skills could be used.
Analysis of the Monetary Methods Effectiveness in Macroeconomic Regulation: Historic Aspect
Authors:   Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Saratov Region, Popkova N. A.
Published: April 2024

The author of the article has made an attempt to analyze the consequences of the monetary methods in regulating the national economy in order to contain the inflation processes, exampled by the leading capitalistic countries (the United States and the United Kingdom in the 1970–1980’s). The article shows some vital aspects for the economy of any state. The additional measures of containment the inflation processes of the non-monetary character but able to influence on this situation without any negative consequences for the real economic sector, are being formulated.
Evolution of the Public-Private Partnership in a Modern Russian Economy
Authors:   Saratov State University, Korchagina A. S.
Published: April 2024

The article touches upon the peculiarities in the formation of the private enterprise, development of its relations with the state, basic laws and tendencies of the social and economic development in Russia that influenced the evolution of the public-private partnership.
Constitutional Category of «Managing State Affairs»: the Problem of its Definition and Content
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Lipchanskaya M. A.
Published: April 2024

The paper analyzes the problems of definition and content of the constitutional category of «managing state affairs». It is noted that the current Russian legislation and national legal science lack a monosemantic interpretation of the constitutional construction «state affairs», there is no clear system of forms of citizens’ participation in managing state affairs and their reasonable comprehensive classification. On the basis of analysis of normative legal acts using the legal construction of «state affairs», the author attempts to reveal its constitutional nature and to formulate her own definition.
«Dignity» and «legal status» categories as elements of fight against corruption
Authors:   Saratov State University, Babkin E. E.
Published: April 2024

The paper provides a definition of dignity, its relation with legal categories, indicates the need to include dignity to the legal status of the person, which will strengthen the effect of the rules of professional ethical codes, and the need of increasing the impact of educational institutes on the formation of the concept of person’s dignity, which will lead to the formation of moral restrictions in the personality, and, consequently, to reduction of corruption crime.
Content of the Constitutional Human and Civil Right for Business Activity in Russian Federation
Authors:   Saratov State University, Ilyukhina Y. Y.
Published: April 2024

The paper treats the nature and content of the basic right of the individual to carry out business activity in Russian Federation. The order and form of exercising this law are analyzed, the subjects are identified, the constituent competences are described and classified, its detailed definition is given.
Administrative Liability for the Unfair Competition
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Sokolov A. Y.
Published: April 2024

The article deals with the specific features of imposing administrative liability for the unfair competition in the merchandise market. The author analyses the essence of the administrative breaches and their certain elements. Having examined the practice of the anti-monopoly bodies the author suggests possible ways of developing the current administrative – delinquent legislation.
«Our Situation Regarding Health Care Was Also Terrible…» (On Theorganization of Medical Service of Prisoners under Investigation of the Extraordinary Investigation Commission of the Provisional Government in the Peter and Paul Fortress)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Varfolomeev Y. V.
Published: April 2024

The paper considers the medical care organization of prisoners under investigation of Extraordinary Investigation Commission (EIC), senior officials of the Russian Empire, locked up in the Peter and Paul Fortress.
The pandemic as a factor for the exclusion of students in a situation of vulnerability at the UPC
Authors: Arango Cristian , López Pedro , Gonzáles Romelio
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had great effects in almost all areas worldwide. Education was no exception, here the enormous gaps and inequalities have existed for years in all countries, especially Latin America and the Caribbean were exposed. This paper seeks to characterize the main consequences that brought students in vulnerable situations in the mathematics degree program of the Popular University of Cesar of Colombia during the period 2020-2021. This research is cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational, with a mixed approach including the application of quantitative techniques such as surveys and qualitative support through a semi-structured interview, the questions of the applied questionnaire are grouped by affinity or by categories to facilitate the analysis and understanding of the results. Exclusion factors were those that directly affected the performance and student permanence in the university, among the most noteworthy were the threat to health and life, the deterioration of the family economy, the instability produced by the change of academic modality, and the great technological barriers represented in lack of light, of internet, electronic devices, and other shortcomings.
Keywords: health emergency, remote education, vulnerable population, consequences, characterization, higher education.
Resumen
La pandemia COVID-19 tuvo grandes afectaciones en casi todos los ámbitos a nivel mundial. La educación no fue la excepción, aquí quedaron al descubierto las enormes brechas y desigualdades que por años han existido en todos los países y en especial en América Latina y el caribe. En este trabajo se busca caracterizar las principales consecuencias que trajo a los estudiantes en situación de vulnerabilidad del programa de licenciatura de matemáticas de la Universidad Popular del Cesar de Colombia durante el periodo 2020-2021. La investigación es de corte transversal, descriptivo y correlacional, con enfoque mixto, incluye la aplicación de técnicas cuantitativas como encuestas y soporte cualitativo a través de una entrevista semiestructurada, se agrupan por afinidad o por categorías las preguntas del cuestionario aplicado para facilitar el análisis y comprensión de los resultados. Se detectaron factores de exclusión que incidieron directamente en los desempeños y la permanencia estudiantil en la universidad, entre la más resaltables están: la amenaza a la salud y a la vida, el deterioro de la economía familiar, la desestabilidad que produjo el cambio de modalidad académica y las grandes barreas tecnológicas representadas en falta de luz, de internet, de dispositivos electrónicos y demás carencias.
Palabras Clave: Emergencia sanitaria, educación remota, población vulnerable, consecuencias, caracterización, educación superior.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL PECULIARITIES OF PREVENTION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BY THE NATIONAL POLICE
Authors: Denysova A. V. , Medvedenko S. V.
Published: April 2024

The development of transportation infrastructure and the growth of the automotive fleet inevitably lead to an increase in road traffic, posing complex challenges for national law enforcement agencies in ensuring road safety and preventing traffic violations. Research indicates that effective prevention of traffic violations requires a comprehensive approach that considers both organizational and legal aspects. The aim of this work is to explore the organizational and legal features of the Ukrainian National Police’s activities aimed at preventing traffic violations. Key aspects of the organizational structure and functions of police units responsible for road safety enforcement are analyzed, along with a focus on legal regulation, defining the police’s powers, and their legislative support. The paper also examines mechanisms for police cooperation with other agencies and civil organizations to ensure effective control and reduction of traffic violations in Ukraine. It delves into the organizational and legal aspects of the National Police’s activities in preventing traffic violations, analyzing the organizational structure and functions of police units responsible for road safety enforcement.
Special attention is given to police interaction with other agencies and civil organizations to effectively ensure road safety. Therefore, this work aims to highlight the organizational and legal aspects of the National Police’s efforts in preventing traffic violations and to identify ways to enhance its effectiveness in this regard.
Incidence and Predictive Factors of Heart Rhythm Disorders in Acute Coronary Syndrome with ST Segment Elevation
Authors: ZOUZOU Hanane
Published: April 2024

Background: Heart rhythm disorders in acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation are common and may induce hemodynamic instability and sudden death.
Their predictive factors have been the subject of several international studies, as well as their related mortality but their epidemiological data are lacking in Algeria.
Aims: The main objective of our study is the determination of the frequency of heart rhythm disorders in acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation; we included conduction disorders, ventricular and supra ventricular arrhythmias; the secondary objective was the analysis of their predictive factors, and related mortality.
Methods and materials:  In this prospective study, conducted in the cardiology department of Hussein Dey hospital (Algiers-Algeria), 467 patients with acute coronary syndrome with elevated ST segment (87 women and 380 men) were enrolled between 28 February 2014 and 16 July 2015. The average age is 60 ± 13 years; at admission, a Holter recorder was attached for continuous ECG monitoring during 48 hours.
Kruskal’s ANNOVA or H tests were used for comparison of quantitative variables, χ2 test or Fisher’s exact test, were used for qualitative variables, all tests were performed with 1st species risk of 5%.
Results:  The frequency of Heart rhythm disorders is 48.6 % (227 patients), CI 95%: [44.1%-53.1%], multivariate analysis identified the following independent predictors: high ST segment elevation above or equal 6 mm, excessive reciprocal ST segment depression above or equal 2 mm, low diastolic blood pressure less than 60 mm Hg, and cardiac troponin elevation above or equal 5 ng/ml.
The risk of mortality expressed by Hazard Ration (HR) is 71, CI95%: [1.1-3572], p = 0.032; low diastolic blood pressure and Blood creatinine above or equal 17 mg/l are the two predictive factors of mortality, identified in our study.
Conclusion: Heart rhythm disorders are frequent in acute coronary syndrome with elevated ST segment, their predictive factors according to our study are: high ST segment elevation, excessive reciprocal ST segment depression, low diastolic blood pressure, and cardiac troponin elevation.
Their occurrence increases the risk of in-hospital mortality, and the predictors of this latter are hemodynamic instability and high creatinine level.
Hocus-Pocus. On the Experiment on Changing the Structure of Higher Education Levels
Authors:   Professor of the Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Honored Worker of the Higher School, Head of the Academic and Methodology Council for Education in the Sphere of Legal Regulation of National Security, Member of the Board of the Association of Legal Education, PhD (Sociology), Associate Professor, Zhevlakovich Sergey S.
Published: April 2024

Purpose.. To analyze the problem of reforming the structure of Russian higher education and the development in this regard the FSES of the fourth generation. Methodology: in the process of writing the following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, system approach, formal-legal. Conclusions. There are many questions to the reform of the structure of higher education levels, and they are of a fundamental nature; to find optimal answers to these questions a wide public discussion is required. This would confirm the fact that the state-public principle of management of the Russian education system, enshrined in legislation, is not a declaration, but a working reality. And it is important that this discussion should start now. The fundamental parameters of the concept of the domestic sovereign education system should be determined not after, but at the start of the experiment, in order to avoid the situation of a «cat in a bag». And the main question that requires a convincing answer: are we really forming a sovereign self-sufficient system of professional education, oriented to the interests of Russia? Or are we only imitating movement in this direction, in reality continuing to drift in the direction of foreign attitudes and hoping to get back in line to bow to Western «partners» who are now prepared to crucify Russia? Scientific and practical significance. The conducted study allows us to draw attention to the problem of Russian higher education reform and the search for a truly sovereign, nationally-oriented education system model.
Evaluation of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Terms of Memory, Attention, Executive Functions, Fine Motor Movement and the Association thereof with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Results
Authors: Sahin Oruc , Kılıçaslan Şahin Emine Hande , Dağ Ersel
Published: April 2024

Aim: This study aimed to review cognitive function and fine motor skills in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and investigate the association with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results.
Material and Methods: The study included 22 patients diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS and 22 controls. Participants underwent neuropsychological tests, including the Stroop test, Rey auditory verbal learning test (RAVLT), line bisection test (LBT), serial reaction time test (SRTT), and finger tapping test (FTT). The relationship between severity of disease, MRI, and test performance was investigated.
Results: It was determined that the patients were lateralized to the right in the LBT data, while the control group was lateralized to the left (p=0.024). On cognitive tests, there was no significant difference in Stroop test results (p=0.134), but the mean overall RAVLT of the patient group was significantly lower than that of the control group (p
Ein kurzer Überblick über den Begriff der Berücksichtigung des Kindeswillens im türkischen Zivilrecht
Authors: Öz Kerem
Published: April 2024

Dieser Beitrag behandelt das Thema der Berücksichtigung des Kindeswillens, das in verschiedenen Bereichen von erheblicher Bedeutung ist. Er bietet einen kurzen Überblick über diesen Begriff im Zusammenhang mit dem Zivilrecht und präsentiert seine Rechtsgrundlagen, die sowohl aus internationalen als auch aus nationalen Vorschriften abgeleitet sind. Ausserdem erläutert er gemäß den festgelegten Vorschriften die Rechtsnatur und Bedeutung des Begriffs der Berücksichtigung des Kindeswillens. Dementsprechend identifiziert er den Rechtsinhaber und legt die Voraussetzungen fest, unter denen dieses Recht ausgeübt wird. Zudem hebt er insbesondere einige Unterschiede zwischen internationalen und nationalen Vorschriften hervor. Daraus ist es abschließend zu folgern, dass die Urteilsfähigkeit und die persönliche Relevanz der Angelegenheit als wesentliche und notwendige Voraussetzungen angesehen werden. Diese beiden Voraussetzungen allein gelten als entscheidend für die wirksame Ausübung dieses Rechts.
Inheritance of a Commercial Enterprise to a Minor and the Minor’s Title as a Merchant in Accordance With the Provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code
Authors: Ekşi Dağlar
Published: April 2024

In our legal system, the status of minors and interdicted persons holds significant importance, necessitating constant vigilance in both public and private law domains. Their legal status impacts themselves and extends to third parties affected by their actions. It's imperative to assess their capacity under the Turkish Civil Code and scrutinize relevant legislation in private law contexts. A comprehensive understanding of the Turkish Commercial Code and Turkish Civil Code provisions is crucial. This issue is particularly pertinent in commercial enterprises. While minors and interdicted persons can acquire the title of merchant, they are prohibited from actively engaging in commercial activities. Despite the perceived separation between public and private law, a holistic approach is necessary to accurately determine these individuals' legal status and actions under commercial law. The article first clarifies the commercial enterprise concept and its role in commercial law, drawing from scholarly opinions. Then, it delves into the conditions for minors and interdicted persons to become merchants, interpreting relevant TCC articles and analyzing Court of Cassation decisions. The final section examines the inheritance of commercial enterprises, particularly when inherited by a minor, interpreting relevant legislation to clarify pertinent issues.
A review of food and nutrition security in Nigeria
Authors:   Texas Tech University, Ibiyemi Temitope , Oldewage-Theron W ,   University of the Free State, South Africa
Published: April 2024

The food and nutrition security situation in Nigeria is alarming as several factors exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria. Dubbed as the 'poverty capital of the world,' Nigeria's poverty rates are high. The country's population is over 200 million people, with more than half living below the poverty line. Poverty is closely associated with a lack of dietary diversity, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Volatility in food prices, fluctuations in the local currency's (naira's) value, and high inflation rates pose stress on domestic and imported food prices in Nigeria. Also, prolonged conflicts in Nigeria due to the Boko Haram insurgency and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have continued to pose a danger and misery to millions of lives - exacerbating food vulnerabilities and social insecurity in the northeastern part of Nigeria. Similarly, farmers and herdsmen's conflicts limit agricultural production and yield. As a result of limited farm production, import bans intended to improve local farm production and favor the local economy have not achieved that purpose. Instead, it has driven up domestic market food prices. Using the UNICEF's framework of malnutrition, this paper discusses factors contributing to food insecurity in Nigeria. Some factors discussed include the continuous conflicts caused by insurgency in northeast Nigeria, high poverty rates, inadequate sanitation facilities, improper food transportation and handling facilities, malnutrition, and the recent burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
When science and art meet: Sensory flavour experience from local Ghanaian dishes
Authors:   Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute, GAEC, Agyei-Amponsah Joyce , Adjei MYB ,   Department of Nutrition and Food Science, UG
Published: April 2024

Although many of us will agree that we “eat to live”, we also agree that the food we eat (to live), should bring us happiness and contribute positively to our wellbeing. Simply put, food should be nutritious, healthy and enjoyable. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that humans will use all their five (5) senses to assess the quality of food before and during consumption. The five basic senses are the sense of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing (Fig 1).
A Special Issue of AJFAND
Authors:   Eastern Michigan University, Douglass Richard
Published: April 2024

Once in a while we are given the opportunity to witness the kind of collaborative scholarship, use of contemporary technologies, and coordinated international participation to consolidate the state of the art, the status of public policy, and the production of guidance for both research and policy development. It has been my pleasure to see such a concerted effort come to fruition from our colleagues at the School of Public Health, University of Ghana-Legon during the global COVID-19 pandemic. My first impression was, "What a good idea!"
A Commentary on the Guest Editorial titled “Ending Hidden Hunger: Is There a Weak Link” by Victor J Temple (Volume 12, No 7, December 2012)
Authors:   International Food Policy Research Institute, Birol Ekin , Islam Yassir
Published: April 2024

Dear Editor, We read the Guest Editorial in your latest issue (Volume 12, No 7, December 2012) and commend Prof Temple and you for the timeliness and comprehensiveness of this important article. The article presented a balanced overview of strengths and weaknesses of various interventions for fighting hidden hunger, whilealso highlighting the needto integrate these with broader agricultural and health interventions for ending hidden hunger.
What is it about GLUTEN?
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

All of a sudden there is this craze about gluten free products. I have a friend in Africa who is allergic to wheat and so avoids wheat products and anything that has wheat in it. Then more recently as I visited the USA and Europe, I come across people who are on gluten free diets, and for no apparent reason. Many of the ones I have talked to just believe gluten is not good for them.
Promotion of Quality Protein Maize as a strategic solution to Addressing Food and Nutrition Security: The legacy of Dr. Wayne Haag
Authors: Rugema Hilary
Published: April 2024

Quality protein maize (QPM) contains nearly twice as much usable protein as other maize varieties and yields 10% more grain than traditional varieties of maize. It was developed by Dr. Surinder Vasal and Dr. Evangelina Villegas at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) in the late 1990s. For their achievement, they won the 2000 World Food Prize
Sustainable Development Goals
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

Let us remind ourselves of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. We know these will be revisited in September during the Food Systems summit. Goal number one is Getting Rid of Poverty in all its forms everywhere. But how do we define poverty? It is when an individual or a community lacks financial or other resources to meet their basic rights: shelter, food, clothing, water and so on. In other words, they are unable to enjoy life as we know it.
Assessment and Correlation Studies on Influence of Foliar Nutrient Management on Yield Attributing Traits and Physico-chemical Parameters of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) on Cv. Balabhadra
Authors: Jena Chinmaya , Panda Pramod Kumar , Sethi Kabita , Nayak Rabindra Kumar , Panda Rajendra Kumar , Pramanik Kartik , Rout Chandan Kumar
Published: April 2024

Background: Cashew being a hardy crop is able to thrive and produce yield under low nutrient management practices yet suffers low productivity as the yield potential of plant is not expressed. Persistence of low productivity of cashew in Odisha is due to inconsequence of old senile plantation of seedling origin under unfertile, marginal lands as well as no proper adaptation of scientific nutrient management practices. Methods: Present investigation was carried out at All India Coordinated Research Project on Cashew, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 2021-2022 and 2022-23 to evaluate the effect of nutrient management practices on yield attributing traits and physico-chemical properties of cashew cv. Balabhadra in randomized block design with six treatments and four replications. Result: Treatment schedule i.e., 100% RDF+10 kg FYM/plant/year+ Foliar spray of major nutrients (3% urea+0.5% MAP+1% K2SO4)+ Foliar spray of secondary and micro-nutrients (0.5% ZnSO4 + 0.1% Solubor + 0.5% MgSO4) witnessed better performance of cashew for most of the yield attributing traits and biochemical properties of cashew under study. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive association of yield relevant traits (P less than 0.001) and negative correlation for apple length and TSS of cashew apple.
EMBOSCADA MORTAL E JOGOS POLÍTICOS EM UM FUNERAL
Authors: Cruz Eval
Published: April 2024

RESUMO: O presente conto tem por objetivo destacar o fenômeno morte como uma questão natural que, inevitavelmente, cedo ou tarde, alcançará a todos seres mortais sem distinção: uns no ventre materno, outros em plena juventude, ou aqueles já bem avançados em idade. Por assim ser, a discussão é travada a partir de um drama em que a morte chega, inesperadamente, à casa de uma dessas famílias campestres e atinge a figura materna daquele lar. O texto destaca também o funeral e as peculiaridades do evento, salientando as características políticas e comportamentais da sociedade em que o incidente aconteceu, bem como a reação da família diante da situação morte.
 
PALAVRAS CHAVES: Morte, Drama, Funeral.
LOURENÇO MARQUES SOB A MEMÓRIA E O OLHO DE HERTZOG, DE JOÃO PAULO BORGES COELHO
Authors: Carneiro Adriano Guedes
Published: April 2024

Resumo: O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a cidade de Lourenço Marques, a capital colonial de Moçambique, através do olhar de João Paulo Borges Coelho, em seu romance O olho de Hertzog. Sob a perspectiva de uma metaficção historiográfica é colocado em xeque a visão fraturada da história oficial da antiga colônia portuguesa em África. O livro se passa em dois instantes diferentes: campanha militar do General Von Lettow Vorbeck na chamada África oriental alemã, fugindo e lutando com as tropas inglesas e o pós-guerra, em que a personagem Hans Mahrenholz/Henry Miller comparece a Lourenço Marques em busca de um diamante. Em meio à memória e à história, Borges Coelho traça a trama que muito se assemelha a de um romance policial, misturando personagens fictícias e históricas e demonstrando a impossibilidade da história única. Para tanto, utilizamos o pensamento de Walter Benjamin, Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari, Carlos Reis, Silvio Renato Jorge, Elena Brugioni, entre outros.
 
Palavras-Chave: Moçambique; Memória; História; Metaficção; Lourenço Marques.
O FATO COMPLETO DE LUANDINO VIERA E MIA COUTO
Authors: Pereira Júnior David
Published: April 2024

A partir do elemento do "fato", e seus múltiplos significados na língua portuguesa, propomos aqui uma leitura comparada entre os textos "O fato completo de Lucas Matesso", de Luandino Vieira, e "O embondeiro que sonhava pássaros", de Mia Couto. Acreditamos que, com diferentes estratégias na inserção do "fato" nestes contos, os escritores estruturam suas narrativas de forma a desvelar a opressão colonial portuguesa em seus países, fundamentalmente a opressão sofrida pelas camadas mais excluídas da sociedade. Enquanto o escritor moçambicano usa o elemento do fato/terno como símbolo da cultura europeia para, então, criticar o colonialismo, Luandino se vale da polissemia do português transformado pelo povo angolano para fazer sua crítica ao regime colonial, polissemia que, vale dizer, não existe na noção colonial autossuficiente portuguesa.
O DEVER DE CONTAR: AS VARIADAS FORMAS DE NARRATIVAS DE RECONSTRUÇÃO DA GUERRILHA DO ARAGUAIA A PARTIR DA ORALIDADE CAMPONESA
Authors: Pereira da Silva Moisés , De Oliveira Rony , Leal Pinto Maria , Silva Marques Kallyel Henrik
Published: April 2024

Tem sido, especialmente depois da sanção da Lei de Acesso à Informação e da criação da Comissão Nacional da Verdade, crescente a produção acadêmica sobre a Guerrilha do Araguaia. É significativa a disponibilidade de documentos em arquivos públicos do Estado e em arquivos de organismos independentes, como a Fundação Maurício Grabóis, e até particular tornado público, como o arquivo Memórias Reveladas, de Aluízio Ferreira Palmar. Nesse artigo, dialogando com os documentos e a produção bibliográfica, se pretende socializar resultados de pesquisas realizadas a partir do Programa Alvorecer em que se priorizou a memória de homens e mulheres camponeses, especialmente aqueles da Vila Santa Cruz dos Martírios, no município de São Geraldo do Araguaia, PA e daqueles, também camponeses, que integraram as forças armadas. Buscamos no cotidiano, inclusive nas vivências do sagrado, captar como as famílias, atravessadas pela violência, viviam e resistiam no Araguaia-Tocantins
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Sagrillo Figueiredo César Alessandro , Assunção Mourão Mônica , Guimarães Morais Solange Santana
Published: April 2024

A Revista de Letras Juçara, periódico eletrônico editado pelo curso de Letras da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão – UEMA/Campus Caxias, em seu V.06 N. 01, traz artigos que investigam as temáticas do seu escopo, ou seja, os estudos linguísticos e literários. O Dossiê dessa edição, foi organizado pelo Prof. Dr. César Alessandro Sagrillo Figueiredo (UFNT/PPGL) e a Prof. Me. Mônica Assunção Mourão (UEMASUL), e traz uma seleção de expressivas análises em torno do tema “Literatura, História e Memória: diálogos e reflexões”.
CARDÁPIO DAS PALAVRAS
Authors: Barros José D'Assunção
Published: April 2024

Poema. Neste poema, o autor discute criativamente, e em linguagem poética, diversas palavras - explorando associações sinestésicas onde as palavras evocam sabores, perfumes e sonoridades, além das associações psicológicas e da materialidade trazida pelas próprias letras. O autor explora ainda, o aspecto da poesia visual além da criação verbal e sonora em que se baseia o poema. Os versos, formando fluxos e refluxos de palavras, produzem formas na superfícia onde o poema se dá a ler.
ENSAIO PARA UM GRITO BRANDO, MÍSTICO E IMPOSSÍVEL: O CANTO INSISTENTE DE OTÁVIO MOTA
Authors: Antunes da Silva Gilson , Pavão Przybylski da Hora Vidal Mauren
Published: April 2024

Apresentamos, em linhas gerais, a produção ficcional de Otávio Mota, evidenciando os principais aspectos de sua obra. Enfatizamos o viés social e o esperançoso que sobressaem em seus textos sem abandonar a vertente lírico-amorosa também forte nessa produção. A leitura volta-se sobre suas obras Pensar fluidos (1985), Apocalipse Man (1987) e seus poemas publicados nas antologias Valenciando (2005), Rio de letras (2010) e 4 ases e um coringa (2014). Este trabalho aponta para a presença de aspectos épicos e trágicos na ficção otaviana, acompanhados de uma preocupação com os problemas sociais, com o fazer literário,  com os aspectos culturais e identitários de sua cidade e, sobretudo, com um desejo de mudança da realidade. A poesia de Otávio Mota é, portanto, crítica, irônica e esperançosa.
Landscape significance and value of Ankara's first public green space: Millet Garden
Authors: Arkun Ali Kemal
Published: April 2024

Objective: Some of the parliament buildings have public open and green spaces nearby. For instance, United States’ Capitol Building has Capitol Grounds, Germany’s Reichstag Building has Platz der Republik Park and Spreebogen Park, The Palace of Westminster of United Kingdom has Victoria Tower Gardens. These spaces originated as green public spaces associated with state. The parliament buildings are often landmarks. Their green spaces enhance the spatial quality. Green spaces make parliament buildings more attractive places to visit and work. There is no landscape architecture research on Türkiye’s first parliament building’s green space so called Millet Garden. The objective of this study is to identify historic features and evaluate components.
Material and Methods: The research is structured in qualitative research method and consists of four parts. The first part includes theoretical framework. The explanation of research design and the implementation of data collection method is the second part. The third part contains description of the site. The fourth part constitutes analyses the components of historic landscape in details.
Results: This study reveals the importance of the Millet Garden by evaluating it in terms of landscape architecture.
Conclusion: This study touches upon the importance and benefits of historic landscapes. Finally, the study revealed some directions for further studies.
The effect of pre-harvest salicylic acid and gibberellic acid applications on-tree storability in ‘Satsuma’ mandarins (Citrus unshiu Marc.)
Authors: Yıldız Kutlar Canan , Şen Fatih
Published: April 2024

Objective: Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.), an important export product for Türkiye, is kept on the tree until the beginning of January. This study aimed to determine the effects of single and co-application of salicylic acid (SA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) on the storability of Satsuma mandarin on trees.

Material and Methods: For this purpose, 20 ppm GA₃ two weeks before the color break period, 2 mM SA, and 1.5 ml/L Rezist at the color break period were applied alone and together to Satsuma mandarin fruit. Those without treatment were accepted controls. Various measurements and analyses were made in the samples taken at monthly intervals during storage on the tree.

Results: It was harvested in three periods at approximately one-month intervals from the beginning of November. The applications of SA or GA₃ alone or together limited the fruit drop rate during on-tree storage, the increase in the shell thickness, and the decrease in the specific gravity. Applications involving GA₃ delayed the coloration of fruits. The maturity index of the fruits treated with Resist and GA₃ in the first harvest was lower.

Conclusion: The results showed that the pre-harvest applications of Satsuma mandarin would have positive contributions to the storage of fruits on the tree until the beginning of January by preventing fruit drop, and delaying the peel and fruit aging.
Gender analysis of sweet potato production: the case of farmers in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Oyıbo Ogheneakpobor , Odebode Stella O.
Published: April 2024

Objective: The main objective of this study is to examine the gender participation in sweet potato production (SPP) among farmers in Delta State.
Material and Methods: Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 131 respondents, comprising 73 male and 58 female sweet potato farmers. The data were obtained between October and December in 2019. Data were collected through interview schedule and analyzed using descriptive statistics, T-test, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and multiple regression.
Results: The results indicated that male and female farmers were at an age of 39.5±8.9 years old and 41.9±11.1 years old, respectively. Household sizes for male and female were 9±6 persons and 8±4 persons, respectively. Most male- (95.9%) and female- (81.0%) were formally educated. Men participated more in planting (x ̅=2.62), while women participated more in marketing (x ̅=2.91). The level of participation in SPP was high and low among more than half of the male- (56.2%) and female- (55.2%), respectively. Flooding was the highest constraint to SPP faced by male (x ̅=1.93) and female (x ̅=1.90).There was no significant difference between male and female level of participation in SPP (t=0.92;p>0.05), and constraints to SPP (t=0.74;p>0.05).Household size (β=-0.46); and education, household size and being married (r=0.26, 0.26, and β=4.19) significantly influenced male and female participation in SPP, respectively.
Conclusion: Household size influenced men participation in SPP while education, household size and marriage enhanced women participation in SPP.
Sera biber yetiştiriciliğinde etkin mikroorganizma ve kompost kullanımı
Authors: Topuz Esma , Tüzel Yüksel , Tepecik Mahmut , Durdu Tunç
Published: April 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmada etkin mikroorganizmaların ve kompostun ayrı ve birlikte uygulanmasının ısıtmasız sera koşullarında biber (cv. Pusula F1) yetiştiriciliğinde verim, meyve kalitesi ve yaprak besin elementi içeriği üzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Materyal ve Yöntem: Araştırmada 5 konu denemeye alınmıştır: (1) Kontrol, (2) Ecorec kompost uygulaması (KMP), (3) Etkin Mikroorganizma (EM) uygulaması (dikimde ve 15 günde bir sürekli) (EM), (4) Dikimde EM uygulaması +kompost (EM+KMP) ve (5) EM uygulaması (15 günde bir sürekli) +kompost (15EM+KMP). Kontrol dahil olmak üzere tüm uygulamalara toprak analiz sonuçlarına göre mineral gübre uygulaması yapılmıştır.
Araştırma Bulguları: Uygulamaların üst aksam ve kök yaş ağırlığına etkileri önemli bulunmuştur. Üst aksam yaş ağırlığı EM uygulamasında en yüksek olmuştur. Kompost uygulamasından en yüksek verim değerleri alınmıştır. Kompost uygulaması ile toplam ve pazarlanabilir verim değerleri sırasıyla %60.4 ve %61.4 artmıştır.
Sonuç: KMP ve EM+KMP uygulamalarının verim ve bitki besin elementi alımına etkileri nedeniyle ön plana çıktığı ve yüksek verim ve toprak verimliliğinin sürdürülebilirliği açısından tavsiye edilebilecek uygulamalar olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Phytodiversity of Gorabanda Sacred Grove, Alluri Sitharama Raju District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Sankara Rao M. , Hari Krishna P. , Gnanojwala V. , Suresh Kumar B. , Kedareswari N. S. S. N. , Aravinda T. , Kalyani Bai K.
Published: April 2024

The study focused on exploring the angiosperm diversity of the Gorabanda sacred grove in Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 70 angiosperm species belonging to 60 genera and 29 families were reported in the grove. Notably, one species (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.) is Vulnerable, one species (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa,) is Near Threatened and 21 species fall under Least Concern as per the IUCN criteria. The grove is facing threats from invasive alien species and anthropogenic activities. Conservation efforts should be prioritized to protect this valuable grove.
The lichen genus Letrouitia in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Authors: Jagadeesh Ram T. A. M. , Mathew George N.
Published: April 2024

Six species of Letrouitia are recorded from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Letrouitia flavidula (Tuck.) Hafellner and L. parabola (Nyl.) R. Sant. & Hafellner are reported as new records for India and Letrouitia aureola (Tuck.) Hafellner & Bellem., L. flavocrocea (Nyl.) Hafellner & Bellem. and L. muralis Hafellner as new records for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Taxonomic revision of the genus Eleiotis DC. (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae)
Authors: Sanjappa M.
Published: April 2024

The genus Eleiotis represented by two species, is reviewed. Nomenclature, synonymy, descriptions with photo plates and distribution maps are given. The monotypic genus Oxydium is reduced as synonym of Eleiotis. Lectotypified Eleiotis rottleri Wight & Arn. and Eleiotis trifoliolata T.Cooke.
Comparison of Acne Degree among Users of Disposable and KN95 Masks
Authors: Asrinawaty Andi Nur , Salman Mohammad , Sofyan Asrawati
Published: April 2024

Background: Maskne is a variant of acne that arises from wearing a mask. One factor that influences the incidence of maskne is the type of mask. Purpose: To compare the degree of acne vulgaris in disposable and KN95 mask wearers. Methods: This research was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample used was 444 people with acne vulgaris due to the use of disposable and KN95 masks. Acne vulgaris is classified based on the degree of acne. Data were analyzed bivariately using the Chi-square test. Result: This study shows no significant difference between the type of mask and the incidence of acne vulgaris (p = 0.70,p> 0.05). Conclusion: There is no difference in the degree of acne vulgaris in the incidence of maskne in individuals wearing disposable and KN95 masks.
Zoliflodacin, A Novel Antimirobial Agent Against neisseria Gonorhoeae: A Systematic Rreview of Quasi-Experimental Studies
Authors: Matthew Franklind , Stella Maureen Miracle , Tandarto Kevin , Regina Regina
Published: April 2024

Background: The gram-negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the source of the STI known as gonorrhea. N. gonorrhoeae can adapt well to humans as a host and become a pathogen with sophisticated mechanisms to avoid the innate immune response as well as suppress the adaptive immune response. Lately, zoliflodacin was shown to have antibacterial activity against N. gonorrhoeae. Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activity of zoliflodacin against N. gonorrhoeae. Methods: We followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines to systematically search and collect literature in the following databases: ProQuest, EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Taylor&Francis, SAGE, JSTOR, and Wiley, without time limitation (until October 9th,  2022). Titles and abstracts were reviewed for relevance. The inclusion criteria were original article written in English that investigated the effects of zoliflodacin in patients with gonorrhea. From 177 studies, we retrieved five studies for this study, published between 2015 and 2021. Results: Zoliflodacin was highly active in vitro against N. gonorrhoeae isolates from European countries, China, Thailand, and South Africa, and also showed potent antimicrobial activity against multi-resistant N. gonorrhoeae isolates in South Korea. There were three different kinds of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) evaluated, with the following results: modal MIC (0.064-0.25 μg/mL), MIC50 (0.03-0.125 μg/mL), and MIC90 (0.06-0.25 μg/mL). There was no cross-resistance to antimicrobials currently or previously used for gonorrhea treatment. This MIC range could be used for further studies.
Recent development in addressing challenges and implementing strategies for manganese dioxide cathodes in aqueous zinc ion batteries
Authors: Luo Chi , Lei Haoyun , Xiao Yiyang , Nie Xiaoxin , Li Yuhang , Wang Qian , Cai Wenlong , Dai Chunlong , Yao Meng , Zhang Yun , Yuan Du
Published: April 2024

Safety issues of energy storage devices in daily life are receiving growing attention, together with resources and environmental concerns. Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives for extensive energy storage due to their ultra-high capacity, safety, and eco-friendliness. Manganese-based compounds are key to the functioning of AZIBs as the cathode materials thanks to their high operating voltage, substantial charge storage capacity, and eco-friendly characteristics. Despite these advantages, the development of high-performance Mn-based cathodes still faces the critical challenges of structural instability, manganese dissolution, and the relatively low conductivity. Primarily, the charge storage mechanism of manganese-based AZIBs is complex and subject to debate. In view of the above, this review focuses on the mostly investigated MnO2-based cathodes and comprehensively outlines the charge storage mechanisms of MnO2-based AZIBs. Current optimization strategies are systematically summarized and discussed. At last, the perspectives on elucidating advancing MnO2 cathodes are provided from the mechanistic, synthetic, and application-oriented aspects.