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Priming for Change: The Motivation behind Appropriate Interventions
Authors: Buhain Moises
Published: February 2024

Increasing motivation and student achievement in adolescent students has been studied within and outside the field of education. Using Prochaska and DiClemente's model on the stages of change (SOC), this article seeks to explore the application of SOC on addressing low motivation in underachieving middle school students. The author posits that an understanding of SOC allows educators to discern the differences between the stages of changes and to deliver appropriately timed responses and interventions. The technique of motivational interviewing is also reviewed as tool used to foster student engagement and enhance teacher assessment on student position of the SOC continuum.
Engaging Students through Authentic and Effective Literacy Instruction
Authors: Behizadeh Nadia
Published: February 2024

A growing body of research demonstrates how current high-stakes reading and writing tests can cause teachers to focus heavily on preparing students for success on these assessments, often to the detriment of culturally relevant, authentic, and engaging curricula. However, effective literacy education and authentic literacy education can be achieved simultaneously. In this collaboration, one university researcher (the author) and a classroom teacher worked together to implement and reflect on lessons designed by the author to motivate students through highly authentic literacy tasks while simultaneously developing reading and writing skills. A sample lesson is offered as an illustrative example.—
Using an Anchor Text to Spark Inquiry: Asking Questions and Conducting Meaningful Investigation
Authors: Isaacs Lindsey
Published: February 2024

Isaacs’s research revolved around the question: “What happens when students use an anchor text to drive their research?” The article addresses the importance of asking researchable questions, using an anchor text to formulate focused questions that lead to more specific answers, discussing and collaborating when researching, and providing students with a meaningful outlet through which to showcase their research and investigative findings. The results of research and observation show that students need to be taught how to ask questions in general before they can do so to conduct research. Using an anchor text helps them create questions that they can discuss with their peers, and giving them a specific way in which to present their investigative findings helps them see the purpose and motivates them to find more answers.
Book Talk: Finding Just the Right Story: Motivating Readers with Middle Level LGBTQ-Themed Literature
Authors: Meixner Emily S.
Published: February 2024

As students move from elementary to middle school, they continue to need well-written, high interest books that speak to their experiences and engage them as readers. This article examines why these texts should include LGBTQ characters and themes and how the presence of middle level LGBTQ-themed literature in classrooms and libraries benefits all students. The author also recommends several middle level LGBTQ titles that feature complex, diverse tween and early teen protagonists.—
Doing the Impossible: Motivating Middle School Students
Authors: Davis Andrea , Forbes Leslie
Published: February 2024

This article explores one sixth-grade teacher's language arts practices with a specific focus on how she builds a motivational and respectful classroom culture.—Using a quote from Alfie Kohn, claiming "it is impossible to motivate students, " the authors then use Kohn's suggestions for what a teacher might do to motivate—student learning and share specific classroom strategies.
Designing a Reading Curriculum to Teach the Concept of Empathy to Middle Level Learners
Authors: Vogt Matthew T. , Pun Chow Yuen , Fernandez Jenny , Grubman Chase , Stacey Dylan
Published: February 2024

Postmodern forms of young adult literature encourage readers to not only question and challenge the status quo but to implement changes to the world around them.—Realistic YA fiction works like Wonder by R.J. Palacio and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie are no exception to this phenomenon.—Both push young readers to view people with disabilities and people from unfortunate economic circumstances from empathetic rather than sympathetic perspectives.—Realistic picturebooks, specifically ones that explore concepts of disabilities and social class, also play a role in classrooms with older children. Works like—Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting and Keeping Up With Roo by Sharlee Mullins Glenn both address social class and disabilities but do so in a potentially superficial—and stereotypical way. This does not mean that such works are without value in upper-age classrooms since they provide a basic introduction to these concepts.—This article takes on four separate and brief studies that discuss how the selection of the aforementioned texts can speak to students who have been ostracized by—the schools they attend. Each section analyzes themes, ideologies, representations of accuracy and authenticity, and classroom applications to illustrate how the—careful selection of realistic fiction can lead to quality instruction.
Safe Zones: Supporting LGBTQ Youth through Literature
Authors: Wood Karen , Kissel Brian , Miller Erin
Published: February 2024

Quality instruction can only begin when students feel safe in their classrooms. This sense of safety needs to extend to all students and all dimensions of—diversity. For members of the LGBTQ community, creating safe spaces in schools is a national imperative. Here we illustrate how teachers can create safe zones by—using literacy strategies in combination with LGBTQ literature to promote conversation, address stereotypes, and create a safe zone of kindness and acceptance—within classrooms and share literature dealing with issues related to themes of social justice, prejudice, and LGBTQ students.
The Power of Pleasure Reading: The Case of Dystopias
Authors: Wilhelm Jeffrey D. , Smith Michael W.
Published: February 2024

This article reports on research into the pleasure reading of middle school students who are passionate readers of texts often marginalized in school. In this—article, we focus on readers of dystopian novels. —We report on four kinds of pleasure that were experienced by all readers in the study, demonstrate how each—pleasure was experienced by dystopia readers, discuss the importance of each to human development and learning, and then explore how teachers can promote each—pleasure in various ways.
“The Biggest Surprise Was the Feeling of Empowerment”: Teachers Sharing Stories for Advocacy and Transformation
Authors: Hochstetler Sarah , LETCHER MARK , JEFFERS LINDSAY , WARRINGTON AMBER , BUESCHER EILEEN
Published: February 2024

Under current political conditions, classroom teachers may feel undervalued and isolated, as they attempt to incorporate best practices. This article invites middle level educators to share stories from the classroom in a public forum, like a blog, where those committed to advocacy and effective ELA instruction can empathize, strategize, and celebrate the excellent work of students and teachers. Speaking back to policy through online outlets driven by narrative and supported by research can effectively inform stakeholders and may serve as an avenue to affect change.
Sharing Reading: Moving beyond Tools to Create a Community of Readers
Authors: Turner Kristen Hawley
Published: February 2024

In this essay, the author expands on lessons she learned while researching for her coauthored book Connected Reading: Teaching Adolescent Reading in a Digital World. It is important for teachers and other experienced readers to reflect on and model our reading practices for students so they can being to think critically about the various modes of texts they experience in their daily lives.
Layers of Cultural Responsiveness: Community, Collaboration, and Literacy
Authors: Myers Aimee
Published: February 2024

Culturally responsive teaching can be a complex concept to educators. They must stay flexible and organic to respond to the challenges faced by students’ cultural, linguistic, and social group affiliations. This article suggests layering three different aspects into the classroom to support culturally responsive teaching: the development of community, supporting collaboration, and authentic literacy.
Elassoma gilberti, a New Species of Pygmy Sunfish (Elassomatidae) from Florida and Georgia
Authors: Snelson Franklin F. , Krabbenhoft Trevor J. , Quattro Joseph M.
Published: February 2024

A new species of pygmy sunfish, Elassoma gilberti (Elassomatidae), is described from northwestern Florida and extreme southwestern Georgia. It previously has been confused with its sister species, Elassoma okefenokee Böhlke 1956. The two are very similar morphologically, but differ in the number of preopercular canal pores (four in E. gilberti, three in E. okefenokee), in average number of anal fin rays (usually seven in E. gilberti, usually eight in E. okefenokee), and in more subtle differences in coloration, body depth, and dorsal and anal fin size. The distinction of the two species is supported by eight fixed differences at the mitochondrial 16S rRNA locus and 12 fixed differences at the nuclear S7 locus. Phylogenetic analyses using these molecular characters supported monophyletic clades that contained haplotypes and alleles found uniquely in the two taxa. Elassoma gilberti is found in stream systems draining into the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay in the Florida panhandle south to the Withlacoochee and Homosassa drainages in west-central Florida. Both species occur in the Suwannee River drainage, E. gilberti in the lower and middle sections and E. okefenokee in the middle and upper sections. They remain genetically distinct where sampled in this drainage but have not been found syntopically. The history and nomenclatural status of the name Elassoma evergladei orlandicum Lönnberg 1894 is discussed and a lectotype is designated based on the earlier findings of R. M. Bailey and J. E. Böhlke. Lectotype designation relegates the name to the synonymy of Elassoma evergladei Jordan 1884.
Revision of the Extinct Pseudoceratinae (Artiodactyla: Ruminantia: Gelocidae)
Authors: Webb S. David
Published: February 2024

The Pseudoceratinae is a North American clade of small, hornless ruminant artiodactyls known from the late middle Miocene to the earliest Pliocene. Two genera and three species are recognized: Pseudoceras skinneri Frick 1937 (including P. potteri Frick 1937 and P. wilsoni Frick 1937 as junior synonyms); Floridameryx floridanus new genus and species; and Floridameryx klausi (Frick 1937), new combination. Originally regarded as small, aberrant members of the Camelidae, cranial (especially basicranial), dental, and postcranial characters clearly place the Pseudoceratinae instead within the artiodactyl suborder Ruminantia, and more precisely within the extinct family Gelocidae. Among the derived ruminant (pecoran) character states exhibited by the pseudoceratines, the following are most notable: broad postglenoid process; fully developed odontoid process of axis; lack of upper incisors; forelimb length nearly equal to that of hindlimb; third and fourth metacarpals and metatarsals fully fused into cannon bones with well developed distal keels; metatarsal with deep, distally bridged anterior groove; fused cuboid and navicular; and parallel-sided astragalus. Floridameryx differs from Pseudoceras by having a wider skull with weaker parietal and sagittal crests, reduced premolars, higher crowned molars, and shorter metatarsals. The Withlacoochee River 4A locality in north-central Florida produces the largest population sample of pseudoceratines, with a minimum of 26 individuals represented, and is the only known site to have a pseudoceratine as the most common ungulate. About half of the mandibles bear small, procumbent, incisiform canines, as is typical in advanced ruminants, while the other half have large, upright canines which occluded with the upper canines. This is interpreted as sexual dimorphism, with the former morphology presumably representing females and the latter males. The abundance of pseudoceratinates in the Withlacoochee 4A fauna, seen in its paleoecological context, is attributed to a preference for very mesic, densely forested environments.
Taxonomic revision of the Amphilius uranoscopus group (Teleostei: Siluriformes) in Kenya, with the description of a new species from the Athi River
Authors: Thomson Alfred W. , Page Lawrence M.
Published: February 2024

The taxonomy of the Amphilius uranoscopus group in Kenya is revised. Amphilius athiensis n. sp. is described from the Galana River basin, and Amphilius grandis and Amphilius krefftii are removed from synonymy with A. uranoscopus and redescribed. All three species are assigned to the Amphilius uranoscopus group, which is distinguished from other species of Amphilius by the absence of a crenellated epidermal fold at the base of the caudal fin, having 8+9 (i,7,8,i) principal caudal-fin rays, usually having 36 to 42 total vertebrae, and by having the leading pterygiophore of the dorsal fin intercepting the vertebral column at the first, second or third post-Weberian vertebra. Six species are recognized in the A. uranoscopus group (A. athiensis n. sp., Amphilius chalei, Amphilius cryptobullatus, A. grandis, A. krefftii, and A. uranoscopus). They are distinguished from each other by coloration, barbel length, caudal fin shape, body and caudal peduncle depth, number of vertebrae, and by the development of their bilateral bony swimbladder capsules.
Landsnails of the genus Humboldtiana from northern Mexico (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Helicoidea, Humboldtianidae)
Authors: Thompson Fred G. , Brewer Greg P.
Published: February 2024

Seven new species are described from the following Mexican states: Nuevo León: Humboldtiana porterae n. sp. and H. edesma n. sp.; Zacatecas: H. bicincta n. sp.; Durango: H. latizona n. sp. and H. gradyi n. sp.; Querétaro: H. pinicola n. sp.; Coahuila: H. oreina n. sp. The description of H. plana Metcalf and Riskind 1976 is amended, and the holotype is refigured. Two new subgenera are proposed: Oreades n. subgen. (type species: Humboldtiana porterae n. sp.) and Polyomphalus n. subgen. (type species: H. oreina n. sp.). The generic definition of Humboldtiana s. s. is amended.
Bryozoans from the lower Miocene Chipola Formation, Calhoun County, Florida, USA
Authors: Di Martino Emanuela , Taylor Paul D. , Portell Roger W.
Published: February 2024

The first comprehensive study of the bryozoan fauna from the upper lower Miocene (Burdigalian) Chipola Formation was produced in 1968 by Reginald J. Scolaro in his Ph.D. dissertation but, unfortunately, has never been published. In the present work, based on museum as well as newly collected material, we review and revise the taxonomy of the Chipola Formation bryozoans. Sixty species, comprising five cyclostomes and 55 cheilostomes, are described. Twenty-five of the cheilostome species are new: Nellia winstonae n. sp., Paralicornia interdigitata n. sp., Floridina subantiqua n. sp., Thalamoporella papalis n. sp., Thalamoporella hastigera n. sp., Thalamoporella polygonalis n. sp., Thalamoporella bitorquata n. sp., Thalamoporella ogivalis n. sp., Puellina quadrispinosa n. sp., Spiniflabellum jacksoni n. sp., Trypostega vokesi n. sp., Exechonella minutiperforata n. sp., Adeonellopsis sandbergi n. sp., Escharoides joannae n. sp., Stylopoma leverhulme n. sp., Stylopoma farleyensis n. sp., Margaretta pentaceratops n. sp., Cheiloporina clarksvillensis n. sp., Hagiosynodos simplex n. sp., Vix scolaroi n. sp., Cigclisula solenoides n. sp., Turbicellepora giardinai n. sp., Pleuromucrum liowae n. sp., Pleuromucrum epifanioi n. sp., and Schizolepraliella nancyae n. gen. et n. sp. Of the previously described species, 13 are extant and characterized by a Western Atlantic or pantropical distribution, while 7 species are known only as fossils. In Florida, the Chipola Formation reflects the last truly tropical climatic conditions during the Miocene and also represents the last major transgression in the Western Atlantic before sea-level fell due to the onset of late Miocene glaciation.
New specimen-based records of Florida birds
Authors: Kratter Andrew W. , Webber Tom , Taylor Terry , Steadman David W.
Published: February 2024

We report 1258 specimens of217 species of indigenous and non-indigenous birds salvaged or collected in Florida and deposited in the Florida Museum of Natural History from 1992 to 2001. Each of these specimens advances our understanding of the geographic and seasonal occurrence of birds in Florida, with added biological perspective from data on sex, reproductive condition, molt, age, and fat levels taken during preparation of the specimens. Included are detailed accounts of 161 specimens of 53 species. Of these, 15 were known previously from 10 or fewer specimens from Florida (Puffinus puffinus, Oceanites oceanicus, Phaethon aethereus, Melanitta nigra, M. fusca, Porphyrio porphyrio, Calidris maritima, Larus fuscus, Rissa tridactyla, Brachyramphus [marmoratus] perdix, Chordeiles acutipennis, Streptoprocne zonaris, Acridotheres tristis, Molothrus bonariensis, and Carpodacus mexicanus). A specimen of Streptoprocne zonaris represents S . z . pallidifrons and is the first North American specimen of this West Indian subspecies.
Geospatial Technologies in 3D Documentation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage - Example of Fortica Fortress on the Island of Pag
Authors: Marić Ivan , Šiljeg Ante , Domazetović Fran
Published: February 2024

The development of geospatial technologies (GST) has accelerated the process of 3D documentation and facilitated the promotion of cultural heritage. In this paper 3D documentation and promotion of Fortica fortress (Pag island, Republic of Croatia) has been made. The methods of close-range photogrammetry (CRP), 3D print and modern visualisation technique (virtual reality) were used. Data was collected using UAV Phantom 4 Pro, DSLR Nikon D5300 and GNSS RTK Stonex X10. High-resolution 3D models of Fortica were generated using Agisoft Metashape 1.5.1. The dense cloud of the Fortica with 33 million points was generated. Digital surface model (DSM) with spatial resolution of 1,3 cm and digital orthophoto with spatial resolution of 0,6 cm, were created from dense point cloud. The total RMSE of control points was 4,04 cm in the reference coordinate system and 0,24 pixels in the imaging coordinate system. 3D model of the Fortica fortress was used to create virtual walks, while Prusa i3 mk3 physical model of the Fortica fortress was created with the 3D printer. Virtual walk was displayed in the Samsung GearVR model. The proposed methodological framework provides cultural heritage experts with an easy and cost-effective way of generating relatively accurate 3D models and applying these models to various promotional and educational purposes.
Penggunaan Lecanemab Pada Alzeimer: Sebuah Harapan Baru
Authors: Rustiawati Cyntia Arum Budi , Pondang Josafat
Published: February 2024

Penyakit Alzheimer merupakan beban global pada sistem kesehatan, dengan terapi yang saat ini terbatas, namun penelitian terbaru menunjukkan potensi terapi baru, lecanemab, dalam mengurangi akumulasi beta-amiloid otak dan memperbaiki hasil klinis pada pasien Alzheimer dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas mengenai Lecanemab sebagai opsi terbaru dalam terapi medikamentosa dari Alzheimer. Penelitian ini akan mengadopsi desain Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) guna memastikan tingkat kontrol yang optimal dan validitas hasil. Sasaran populasi adalah pasien penyakit Alzheimer pada tahap ringan hingga sedang, dengan sampel dipilih secara acak dari pusat perawatan kesehatan khusus Alzheimer. Hasil uji klinis menunjukkan bahwa Lecanemab memberikan harapan baru dalam terapi Alzheimer dengan perbaikan fungsi kognitif dan penghapusan plak amiloid secara signifikan. Meskipun uji klinis masih berlanjut, manfaat Lecanemab tampak lebih besar dibandingkan dengan risiko dan efek samping, menunjukkan potensi untuk menjadi gold standard dalam terapi medikamentosa Alzheimer di masa depan. Implikasi dari penelitian mengenai lecanemab adalah bahwa terapi ini menjanjikan sebagai suatu harapan baru dalam pengobatan Alzheimer, dengan hasil uji klinis yang menggembirakan terhadap perbaikan fungsi kognitif dan pengurangan plak amiloid. Meskipun masih memerlukan lebih banyak penelitian, lecanemab menunjukkan manfaat yang lebih besar dibandingkan dengan resiko dan efek samping, dan kemungkinan menjadi standar emas dalam pengobatan Alzheimer di masa depan.
Dexmedetomidine sebagai Adjuvan Anestesi dalam Peripheral Nerve Block
Authors: Zarkasi Ridho , Pondang Josafat
Published: February 2024

Klonidin dan dexmedetomidine merupakan agonis reseptor α-2 yang digunakan dalam manajemen anestesiologi, dengan dexmedetomidine (DEX) sebagai pilihan utama untuk sedasi dan analgesia. Penambahan dexmedetomidine sebagai adjuvan dalam blok saraf perifer dapat memperpanjang durasi analgesia, namun efek sampingnya seperti bradikardia dan hipotensi harus diperhatikan dalam aplikasi klinis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi dosis dan keamanan dexmedetomidine sebagai adjuvan dalam blok saraf perifer, serta untuk memahami potensi aplikasi masa depannya dalam manajemen nyeri perioperatif. Metode penelitian ini memfokuskan pada farmakologi dexmedetomidine dan aplikasinya dalam blok saraf perifer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Peripheral Nerve Block (PNB) digunakan secara luas dalam praktek klinis dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan adjuvan untuk meningkatkan efek analgesik dan durasi PNB. Meskipun adjuvan sering digunakan untuk memperpanjang durasi anestesi/analgesia dan mengurangi nyeri postoperatif, penggunaannya belum banyak dievaluasi secara klinis. Meta-analisis terbaru menunjukkan bahwa dexmedetomidine sebagai adjuvan dalam PNB memiliki efikasi klinis yang baik dengan kemampuan untuk mengurangi penggunaan anestesi lokal dan obat analgesik, memperpanjang waktu analgesia, dan meningkatkan kualitas anestesi serta kepuasan pasien. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah bahwa penggunaan dexmedetomidine sebagai adjuvan dalam Peripheral Nerve Block (PNB) dapat menjadi strategi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan manajemen nyeri perioperatif, namun perlunya pemantauan yang cermat terhadap dosisnya untuk menghindari potensi efek samping seperti hipotensi dan bradikardia.
ANALYSIS OF NEEDS FOR DEVELOPING TEACHING MATERIALS FOR WRITING ADVERTISING TEXTS BASED ON ANDROID PLATFORM APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS VIII STUDENTS
Authors: Assyuza Muhamad Faisal , Anwar Muftahulkhairah , Yarmi Gusti
Published: February 2024

This research is motivated by the low ability of students to write attractive advertising texts. This is because the teaching materials available in schools are not yet able to facilitate students being able to write text advertisements well. The research carried out in this study was descriptive qualitative research, namely to describe students' needs for teaching materials that suit the students' needs
Teoria e Prática Trauma e Emergência - Edição XIV
Authors: Barroso L. De Freitas Guilherme , da Silva Roberta
Published: February 2024

A ciência e aprendizado sobre situações de trauma e emergência evoluíram nas últimas décadas. Esse crescimento levou a um maior profissionalismo e ao aumento de desfechos de sucesso no atendimento ao paciente. A educação e treinamento passaram
Von Recklinghausen disease/type I neurofibromatosis and its association with orofacial changes
Authors: Santos Monah Sampaio , De-Campos Wladimir Gushiken , Esteves Camilla Vieira , Zambon Camila Eduarda , Rocha André Caroli , Machado Gustavo Grothe , Lemos Celso Augusto
Published: February 2024

Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder and an inherited condition. This pathology represents 90% of the cases found in the general population. Oral manifestations of neurofibromatosis type I can occur in 70 to 92% of cases, especially when a detailed clinical examination is performed associated with complementary imaging tests. Because of this, it is not uncommon for the dental surgeon to be the first health professional to perform the diagnosis of the disease. The importance of having an early diagnosis correlates with the possible complications of the disease. The carrier may have offspring that manifest the disease in its severe form because of the large capacity for variation, which can be avoided with prior genetic counseling. In this study we report a case of a woman diagnosed and treated for central giant cell lesion 44 years ago, with dental, spine and mandible alterations, also with a family history of neurofibromatosis.
Tongue mucocele and microlith associated with a phlebolith mimicking a hemangioma
Authors: Firdoose C.S. Nyer
Published: February 2024

Unique variants of oral mucocele such as the mucocele appearing on tongue are consid- ered to be extremely rare. It is important to recognize these unique variants promptly to avoid misdiagnosis. The cases of phleboliths not associated with vascular lesions are also rarely reported in the literature, especially as solitary nodules. Conclusion: The fol- lowing manuscript thereby attempts to present a unique case of a geriatric patient with a combination of Tongue mucocele with microlith mimicking a hemangioma associated with phlebolith along with its diagnosis, clinical presentation and surgical management.
Dialysis-related amyloidosis of the tongue
Authors: Israel Monica Simoes , Pires Fábio Ramôa , Freire Nathalia Almeida , Sertorio Bruno
Published: February 2024

Background: As the aging process of the world population evolves, a progressive increase in the number of patients with kidney failure and consequently under long- term hemodialysis is expected. Dialysis-related amyloidosis, a disease characterized by deposits of β2-microglobulin, affects mainly the osteoarticular system, while involvement of the oral tissues is rare. Objective: We present an unusual case of lingual amyloidosis associated with hemodialysis in a 67-year-old male under dialysis for 24 years. Conclusion: It is important to understand the oral manifestations of systemic diseases for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the affected patients.
Nutritional Aspects in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Authors: Dos-Santos Laise Rodrigues , Dantas Juliana Borges de Lima , Carrera Manoela , Martins Gabriela Botelho , Lima Hayana Ramos , Ramos Lílian Barbosa , Medrado Alena Ribeiro Alves Peixoto
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Individuals with cancer of the head and neck treated by surgery, radio- therapy, and/or chemotherapy may present signs and symptoms that directly influence nutritional status including anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, dysphagia, early satiety, xerostomia, nausea, and vomiting. Objective: To evaluate the ponderal evolution and the occurrence of signs and symptoms in head and neck cancer patients receiving radio- chemotherapy treatment. Material and Methods: Prospective research was conducted using a standardized form, semi structured questionnaire, and clinical chart. Weights were recorded for 1 month prior to treatment, and for each 6 sessions of radiotherapy, up to 24º. Signs and symptoms reported by patients during the treatment period were recorded. Results: Eighty-nine percent of the individuals were male. The rhinopharynx was the most affected region (32.14%), and 78.57% patients had a stage II or III disease. Significant weight loss (p> 0.001) was observed, and body mass index analysis revealed an increase in the percentage of leanness at the end of treatment (32.14%). No relationship was found between weight loss and the occurrence of signs and symptoms. Conclusions: Significant weight loss occurred during antineoplastic treatment. The importance of nutritional monitoring from the beginning of oncologic treatment is confirmed, in order to establish an adequate nutritional intervention aimed at providing better tolerance to treatment and improvement in patients’ quality of life.
Unusual presentation of a simple bone cyst in the coronoid process of the mandible with xanthomatous cells
Authors: Leite Adriana Caroline , Dallazen Eduardo , Ito Fabio Augusto , Borges Hedelson Odenir Iecher , Statkievicz Cristian , Lima Heliton Gustavo , Takahama-Jr Ademar
Published: February 2024

Simple Bone Cyst (SBC) is an uncommon jaw lesion considered a “pseudocyst” because the lack of epithelial lining. In turn, xanthomatous cells are abnormal macrophages, also called histiocytes, characterized by the abundant presence of lipid content. They are mainly related to a soft tissue injury called xanthoma, but can also be found in pre-existing intraosseous lesions or in intraosseous xanthoma variations. Thus, the objective of this study is to report a case of a 16-year-old male patient, referred with an asymptomatic radiolucent lesion in the right coronoid process. The cone-beam computed tomography confirmed the presence of an osteolytic lesion and an exploratory surgery was indicated. During the surgical procedure, an almost empty cavity was found, with small fragments of soft yellowish tissue, which was removed. The microscopic analysis revealed the pre- sence of xanthomatous cells. After 3 months a total bone healing was noted. Clinical and radiographic follow-up of the case was performed for 1 year, without signs of recurrence. It is very important the association of clinical and histopathological characteristics for the diagnosis, mainly in cases with atypical radiographical, clinical and histopathological presentation.
Clinico-pathological analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma in a period of 8 years in a hospital in South of Brazil
Authors: Freitas Rayssa Ruas , Campos Maria Martha , Koth Valesca Sander , Ribeiro Alice , Payeras Marcia Rodrigues , Maito Fabio Luiz , Carvalho Ana Luísa
Published: February 2024

Oral cancer is multifactorial disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. The knowledge of patient profiles with this neoplasm can help to determine the extension of the problem and guide public health policies. The present study aimed to identify the prevalence and to describe the clinico-pathological characteristics of oral squamous cell carcinoma, by means of medical records from Hospital São Lucas, at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Medical records from fifty-six patients consulted between 2007 and 2015 were included. Data from age, sex, race, occupation and residence, tobacco and alcohol consumption, tumor characteristics, treatment and clinical outcomes were analyzed. The sample presented a mean age of 59.37 (±10.997) years and the majority were males (4.6:1 male: female ratio), Caucasians (87.5 %), living in an urban area (56.4%). In this study, 80.00 % of participants declared to be smoker or former smokers, while 51.8 % declared to be alcoholics or former alcoholics. The lip was the most involved anatomic site (33.9 %). Regarding the tumor characteristics, most of them were classified as T3/T4 (41.1 %), with an involvement of regional lymph nodes (35.7 %) and histologic grading I/ II (60.7 %). Our results indicate that oral cancer continues to show late diagnosis, which leads to invasive treatment, negatively influencing in patients survival. For the success of studies like this, it is crucial to fill in the medical records completely and legibly.
Secondary Oral Syphilis
Authors: Cunha Laryssa Thainá Mello Queiroz , Goulart João Vítor , Henriques João César Guimarães , Guedes Cizelene do Carmo Faleiros Veloso , Rocha Marcus Alves , Costa Neto Odorico Coelho da
Published: February 2024

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted systemic disease that is on epidemic conditions in Brazilian territory in recent years. The decline in the use of barrier contraceptive methods, a high number of sexual partners, misinformation and a decrease in the fear of young people towards sexually transmitted diseases, due to the greater current longevity of HIV-positive patients, are some of the possible justifications for the expressive increase of the cases. The discovery of acquired syphilis usually occurs in its secondary phase with manifestations in areas of mucosa and skin, and the oral cavity is frequently affected, with prominent regions of the tongue, lips and palate. The dental surgeon plays a key role in the early diagnosis of syphilis, since oral manifestations are relatively common, especially in its second phase. In this work we present two cases of acquired syphilis with oral manifestations which diagnoses were conducted by dentists.
The impact of macroeconomic factors on the capital market of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Marić Vesna , Ignjatović Svetlana
Published: February 2024

In the study, the impact of five macroeconomic factors on the capital market of the Republic of Serbia was explored. The focus was on factors that have been identified as significant for the development of the capital market but with differing opinions regarding their direction of influence. Specifically, the focus was on GDP, inflation, money supply, interest rate, and exchange rate. The research results indicate that the Belex15 index does not show long-term cointegration with GDP, IPC (inflation), and M3 (money supply). However, there is a significant influence of previous interest rate values and the exchange rate on the capital market of the Republic of Serbia. More precisely, there is a positive impact on interest rates and a negative impact on the exchange rate.
Income tax and income tax evasion in selected countries
Authors: Kovinić Nikola
Published: February 2024

Profit tax is a direct tax paid by all countries in the world, and it holds a great importance because it represents a very important source of public revenue. Taxpayers fulfill their income tax obligations by submitting tax returns for specific periods. However, with the establishment of taxes, the issue of tax evasion arises, posing challenges to public service financing. This paper aims to examine the amount and collection methods of profit tax in the USA, European OECD countries, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia. Additionally, it highlights the adverse effects of tax avoidance by taxpayers in the examined countries. The paper employs exploratory and classification methods to identify current trends in income tax and the prevalence of tax evasion. The research reveals significant variations in profit tax rates among the analyzed countries and differences in its contribution to total tax revenue. Furthermore, all observed countries are making great efforts to suppress evasion, which causes great damage to the economy.
Ideological perspective of the family in the novella of Laza K. Lazarević "Sve će to narod pozlatiti"
Authors: Marjanović Milica
Published: February 2024

Literary opus of a Serbian doctor and a poet Laza K. Lazarević provides answers to many social questions, and this paper examines in particular one of the ideological perspectives of the family in a novella depicting social status of war invalids and veterans over a certain period of time. The family, as an integral part of the society, has been and has remained a central line in many works of literature that have depicted specific phases through which the family goes through in the context of different social changes. By interpreting the family structure in his novella Sve će to narod pozlatiti (People will gild it all), we have discovered a construct of family relations especially important in dramatic times, times of life crises just like the one described in the novella, confirming that the family has always been and has remained the most significant, most crucial source of support, understanding and solidarity.
Analysis of the development of five generation of anti-armor missile systems
Authors: Radovanović Marko , Petrovski Aleksandar , Smileski Saša , Jokić Željko
Published: February 2024

The modern way of conducting combat operations has led to an expansion in the development of various combat systems. Experiences from modern military operations indicate that regardless of the place of combat operations, maneuvering ground or urban space, the systems for counter-attack ATGMs represent a very important weapon that contributes to the success of combat operations and is significantly represented in the arsenal of many armies. The paper presents the development of five generations of anti-armor missile systems, as important weapons whose main task is to destroy and neutralize tanks, combat armored vehicles, MRAP vehicles and non-combat vehicles, fortifications and bunkers at different firing ranges. Different tactical-technical features of the mentioned systems, development of several different types and generations of anti-aircraft missiles and the conditions in which they are used have led to the complexity of the problem of anti-aircraft missile systems research. An analysis of the development of anti-armor missile systems was carried out and a conclusion was drawn on the degree of efficiency of the mentioned systems in combat operations, with a proposal for the implementation of anti-armor missile systems of the third, fourth and fifth generation in infantry units. The paper also shows the requirements for the next generation of anti-armor systems.
Gibberellic acid in the ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grape: effects on grape cluster morphology and wine quality
Authors: Pless Gabriela Zocche , Monteiro Thiago Moreira , Furini Giovani , Tomaz Milena de Souza , Torre Leonam Macedo da , Panceri Carolina Pretto , Anese Rogério de Oliveira
Published: February 2024

‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ is a commonly produced and consumed variety of grapes in Brazil, although late sprouting and flowering negatively affect wine production, hindering the production of elegant and balanced wines, especially in high-altitude regions of Santa Catarina. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the effects of gibberellic acid (GA3) on reducing and eliminating ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grape berry seeds and evaluate the physicochemical parameters of the wine produced in Serra Catarinense. The experiments were conducted in a commercial vineyard. The treatments were 0.0, 40.0, and 80.0 mg L-1 of GA3 in the 2019/20 season and 0.0, 20.0, and 40.0 mg L-1 of GA3 in the 2020/21 season. The applications were performed in full bloom. The characteristics evaluated were cluster weight, berry diameter, berry mass, number of seeds per berry, seed mass, peel:pulp ratio, cluster length, cluster compaction index, rachis mass, and berries per cluster. In both harvests, the zero dose of GA3 was related to greater cluster compaction, berry and cluster mass, and seeds per berry. In the 2019/20 harvest, 80 mg L-1 of GA3 was correlated to must total soluble sugar, wine acidity, must acidity, color parameter at 520 nm, and color intensity. In the last harvest, the color parameters were more correlated with the highest GA3 dose, showing that this growth regulator increased free anthocyanins and total polyphenols. Moreover, 20–80 mg L-1 of GA3 reduced the number and size of seeds but increased the tannin content in one harvest. Bunch compaction, cluster weight, diameter, and berry weight were reduced using GA3. Lastly, 20 and 40 mg L-1 of GA3 increased the total polyphenols and monomeric anthocyanins in the wine.
Caracterização agronômica de plantas de morangueiro de terceiro ciclo de produção cultivadas em substrato
Authors: Baldin Katia Birgeier , Negrelli Welton Schiles , Lima Cláudia Simone Madruga , Leandrini Josimeire Aparecida , Oliveira Rivael de Jesus , Rufato Leo
Published: February 2024

O morangueiro (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) é a principal pequena fruta produzida no Brasil. Essa pode ser cultivada em sistemas de cultivo no solo e/ou substrato, o que permite que esta planta possa ser utilizada por mais de um ciclo produtivo. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o desempenho agronômico de morangueiros de terceiro ciclo de produção cultivados em substrato conduzido de forma orgânica. As cultivares utilizadas foram Randoce (dia curto) e Bella (dia neutro). Os recipientes utilizados foram vasos e slabs. O delineamento experimental foi completamente casualizado em esquema fatorial. As avaliações realizadas foram: número de folhas e coroas, diâmetro da coroa, teor de clorofila total, datas de início de floração e colheita, número de frutas, diâmetro e comprimento de frutas, teor de sólidos solúveis, massa fresca e produção total. Os dados foram comparados pelo teste de Tukey. A cultivar de dia neutro independente do sistema de cultivo, iniciou a floração antecipadamente em relação a de dia curto. Os resultados produtivos foram inferiores aos esperados para a cultura. A temperatura, o baixo acúmulo de reservas das plantas e o consequente aparecimento de pragas e doenças podem ter influenciado no desempenho inferior das plantas de terceiro ciclo. Conclui-se que plantas de morangueiro de terceiro ciclo, independente da cultivar e do recipiente de cultivo, apresentam desempenho agronômico inferior em relação aos dois anos de cultivo anteriores.
Phenotypic characterization for milk traits in crossbred cattle population from the state of Norte de Santander
Authors: Guerrero Luisa Fernanda Naranjo , Colorado Nancy Rodríguez , Herrera Luis Gabriel González
Published: February 2024

Crossbred cattle are used in dual-purpose systems to obtain meat and milk, becoming one of Colombia's systems with the greatest presence. However, studies characterizing productive variables in crossbred individuals are scarce, making it pertinent to conduct analyses evaluating their potential. The objective of this study was to phenotypically characterize a population of crossbred cattle from the state of Norte de Santander (Colombia) in terms of milk traits. Up to a maximum of 4 controls per female was obtained, and information on milk yield (MY), fat percentage (FP), protein percentage (PP), and somatic cell count (SCC) of first parity crossbred females was evaluated. The information was filtered and analyzed with the R program. The mean, standard deviation, and general variation coefficient were calculated for each trait and the means and deviations by non-genetic categorical factors. For the numeric factors, graphs of trends related to the response variables were made. Multiple correspondence analysis was performed, and the standardized residual values were estimated to recognize associations between levels of non-genetic factors and each trait. Mean values for controls were: 3.06±1.40 kg/day (MY), 3.21±0.40% (PP), 3.32±0.77% (FP), and 357±256x103 cells/ml (SCC). The non-genetic factors that showed the most significance were the pasture type, the control season, and the region. Thus, MY from 1.00 to 2.00 kg is associated with the levels of region 1 (R1) and summer 1 (S1), MY from 2.10 to 3.99 kg with region 2 (R2), group 1 (G1) and winter 1 (W1), MY from 4.00 to 8.30 kg with R1, group 3 (G3) and W1, PP from 2.45 to 2.99% there was association with G1, PP from 3.00 to 3.40% with group 2 (G2), PP from 3.41 to 6.04% with G3, FP of 1.94 to 3.00% is associated with R1, G3, S1, and S2, FP of 3.01 to 4.00% with R2, G1 and W1, FP from 4 to 4.82 % with region 3 (R3), G2, and S1, SCC from 8.00 to 100x103 cells/ml is associated with R1, R3, and S1, SCC of 101 to 499x103 cells/ml with R2, G1, and W1. Finally, SCC of 500 to 888x103 cells/ml is associated with R2 and W1. A variation of medium to high magnitude of the traits evaluated within the population was evidenced, revealing that no standards that allow unifying the management of animals within herds, which can affect the efficiency of dual-purpose systems.
Aspectos físico-químico-anatômicos da madeira de Liquidâmbar visando à produção de polpa e papel
Authors: Vivian Magnos Alan , Castro Amanda Fernandes de , Modes Karina Soares , Morais Weslley Wilker Corrêa , Silva Júnior Francides Gomes da
Published: February 2024

O setor de celulose e papel tem notável destaque na economia brasileira, contribuindo significativamente com a balança comercial, geração de empregos e investimentos. Atualmente o setor utiliza basicamente a madeira de dois gêneros para produção de polpa para os segmentos de fibra curta e fibra longa, o Eucalyptus e o Pinus, respectivamente. Entretanto, é fundamental estudar novas matérias-primas, que possam surgir como alternativa a estas já consolidadas. Neste sentido, tem-se por objetivo avaliar as propriedades da madeira de Liquidambar styraciflua para produção de polpa celulósica e papel. Para isso, foram utilizadas cinco árvores, com 7 anos de idade, das quais extraíram-se discos ao longo do fuste para avaliação da densidade básica, composição química e morfologia das fibras da madeira. Os valores de densidade básica média e ponderada obtidos para a madeira de L. styraciflua foram de 0,482 e 0,484 g/cm³, respectivamente, o que permitiu classifica-la como de média densidade, valor próximo ao de outras espécies de folhosas utilizadas para produção de celulose. Em relação à composição química foram observados baixos teores de cinzas (0,29%) e lignina (24,71%), e altos teores de holocelulose (70,88%) e extrativos (4,40%). Quanto à caracterização morfológica das fibras observaram-se os valores médios de comprimento de 1,82 mm, largura de 27,84 μm, diâmetro do lúmen de 16,10 μm e espessura da parede de 5,87 μm. Além disso, foram obtidos os valores médios de 42,60%, 57,40%, 0,77 e 65,22 para os parâmetros de fração parede, coeficiente de flexibilidade, índice de Runkel e índice de enfeltramento, respectivamente. De maneira geral, com base nas características físico-químico-anatômicas obtidas para a madeira de L. styraciflua, conclui-se que a mesma apresenta aptidão para a produção de polpa celulósica e papel.
Editorial: Ensino das Artes Visuais na Atualidade
Authors: Sant'Anna Mara Rúbia , Zimmermann Anelise
Published: February 2024

Apresentação do Editorial do Dossiê 14
Relationship between Prediction of Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Atrial Fibrillation in Perioperative Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ye Biling , Gan Junping , Han Yongtang , Yu Li , Huang Yan , Ye Bili
Published: February 2024

Background: The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) could be a convenient method to predict atrial fibrillation (AF) likelihood and, in turn, to determine the patients' postoperative trajectory. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic effect of pre-intervention PLR in predicting the occurrence of AF after surgery. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library were searched for available papers published up to October 2023. The primary outcome was the odds ratio (OR) of numerical PLR in the model predicting AF occurrence. The random-effects model was used in all analyses. Results: Six studies were included. There were 1197 patients with AF and 1998 patients without AF. The combined analysis of all six studies showed that PLR was associated with AF after surgery (OR = 1.01, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.00–1.01, p = 0.000; I2 = 43.4%, pheterogeneity = 0.116). Three studies examined PLR before coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and the meta-analysis showed that PLR was associated with AF after CABG (OR = 1.01, 95% CI: 1.00–1.02, p = 0.002; I2 = 0.0%, pheterogeneity = 0.894). The sensitivity analysis showed that the results were not robust. There was no obvious publication bias. Conclusions: Pre-intervention PLR was significantly associated with post-intervention AF in patients who underwent CABG or other surgeries. Elevated PLR is a risk factor for postoperative atrial fibrillation.